Godolphin sprinter Paulele the best bet of Friday night’s races at The Valley

Godolphin sprinter Paulele will be tough to beat in the Manikato Stakes while an in-form mare can win again at The Valley on Friday night.

Paulele is a great chance to post his maiden Group 1 win in Friday night’s Manikato Stakes at The Valley. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images

News Corp form analyst Brad Waters runs the rule over Friday night’s Manikato Stakes meeting at The Valley.

BEST BET

PAULELE (Race 7 No.5 – $3.70)

Godolphin considered running him in The Everest after his impressive win at Caulfield. He’ll get a beautiful run and is a great chance in the Manikato Stakes.

NEXT BEST

SO SI BON (Race 2 No.1 – $4)

So Si Bon wasn’t far away in a harder race at Bendigo last time out. He’s racing consistently and is suited at the weights.

CLAIDHEAMH MOR (Race 8 No.8 – $4)

The four-year-old won well first-up before a solid effort at Moe. He’ll be fitter and has drawn to have every chance.

In-form mare Night Of Delight will chase her fourth win in five starts when she races over 955m at The Valley on Friday night. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images

VALUE BET

NIGHT OF DELIGHT (Race 5 No.13 – $10)

Night Of Delight impressed when winning over this short course last time out. Tom Dabernig has her racing in great heart and can win again.

THE JOCKEY

BLAKE SHINN

Blake Shinn has six rides at The Valley and should be in for a winning night. HUNBOSHI (Race 1 No. 2 – $6.50), LEGEND OF ZORRO (Race 3 No.2 – $8.50), ZOURATA (Race 4 No.8 – $7), NIGHT PASSAGE (Race 6 No.6 – $4.80), THE INFERNO (Race 7 No.4 – $34), AGNELLI (Race 8 No.2 – $9.50).

Originally published as Godolphin sprinter Paulele the best bet of Friday night’s races at The Valley