Best bets and value play for the The Valley races Friday night

An unbeaten import can notch another success while a first starter from the Nick Ryan camp can make an immediate impact as an $11 chance at Friday night’s meeting at The Valley.

News Corp form analyst Brad Waters looks at Friday night’s meeting at The Valley.

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BEST BET

OUR QUEEN (Race 6 No.8)

The unbeaten import is a lightly-raced mare on the rise. She can continue on her winning way at The Valley.

NEXT BEST

HEDONIST (Race 5 No.1)

Hedonist showed ability last time in and impressed when winning a recent Colac trial. He’ll go well again over 1000m first-up.

EXCESS (Race 8 No.9)

The well-bred Excess was a tough winner at The Valley last time out and should have a softer run from barrier three on Friday.

VALUE BET

MOON GODDESS (Race 3 No.13)

The Nick Ryan-trained filly has trialled well and can be prominent on debut at The Valley with Craig Williams in the saddle.

THE JOCKEY

CRAIG WILLIAMS

Jockey Craig Williams heads to The Valley for four rides on Friday. MOON GODDESS (Race 3 No.13 – $11), BOLD PRINT (Race 4 No.3 – $3.40), OUR QUEEN (Race 6 No.8 – $2.35), MEHZEBEEN (Race 7 No.3 – $27).

Originally published as Best bets and value play for the The Valley races Friday night