Brad Waters’ best bets and value play for Ararat races Tuesday

A Matthew Williams-trained stayer can earn a reward for consistency as part of a strong book of rides for jockey Dean Yendall at Tuesday’s Ararat meeting.

Trainer Matthew Williams should be among the winners with his team at Tuesday’s Ararat meeting. Picture: Getty Images

Form expert Brad Waters analyses Tuesday’s meeting at Ararat, presenting his best bets, value pick and jockey to follow.

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BEST BET
STARDOM AWAAYTS (Race 5 No. 4 – $3.50): Racing in great heart and only went down narrowly at Terang. He gets his chance to break through at Ararat.

NEXT BEST
SNAKERATTLE’N’ROLL (Race 1 No. 5 – $6.50): The Lindsay Park-trained gelding chased an impressive winner on debut and will be much better for it. Expecting improvement second-up.

SNAPPY TYCOON (Race 8 No. 3 – $4): The consistent performer has raced well over 1100m recently and has drawn to again have every chance at Ararat.

VALUE BET
SIMPLY SPARKLEZ (Race 6 No. 2 – $10): Went well when stepping up in class at Bendigo to continue his good recent form. He’ll go close again on Tuesday.

THE JOCKEY — DEAN YENDALL
The well-travelled hoop heads to Ararat for six rides on Tuesday. UNLOCK THE PUZZLE (Race 1 No. 7 – $34), ROSE DIAMOND (Race 3 No. 12 – $3.80), STARDOM AWAAYTS (Race 5 No. 4 – $3.50), DARTS DALY (Race 6 No. 4 – $6), MISTER BUSINESSMAN (Race 7 No. 10 – $11), SONTAY (Race 8 No. 12 – $3.90).

Originally published as Brad Waters’ best bets and value play for Ararat races Tuesday