Best bets and value play for Thursday’s Mornington races

A promising first-up effort at Geelong could to an Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained mare breaking through at Thursday’s Mornington meeting.

Racenet and The Herald Sun form analyst Brad Waters looks at Thursday’s meeting at Mornington.

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BEST BET
NOVA LIGHTS (Race 6 No. 3 – $3.10)
Returned with a solid first-up fourth at Geelong and looks well suited in her bid for a second-up win at Mornington.

NEXT BEST
ZOUSINGER (Race 4 No. 12 – $2.90)
Showed speed and wasn’t far away again at Tatura. She’ll be fitter for three runs in and gets back to her home track.

MR HANSEL (Race 5 No. 3 – $5)
Went to the spelling paddock a winner at Yarra Valley and has had more time. He can return a winner as well.

VALUE BET
FRENCH GRAFFITI (Race 8 No. 6 – $7.50)
Ran a good third at Hamilton second-up and that form has since proven solid. He can bounce back in the last.

THE JOCKEY
TATUM BULL
The emerging apprentice hoop heads to Mornington for five rides on Thursday. MISS DARKSIDE (Race 1 No. 9 – $8), HOT CHIPS (Race 2 No. 6 – $101), CHARMED PASSAGE (Race 5 No. 2 – $9.50), JUSTIFIABLE AWARD (Race 7 No. 1 – $10), FRANK EXPRESS (Race 8 No. 5 – $18).

Originally published as Best bets and value play for Thursday’s Mornington races