The Valley Friday expert tips: $31 value bet

An impressive Ballarat winner can back up her first-up performance while a $31 chance could produce a surprise result in the last race of Friday night’s meeting at The Valley.

Ballarat winner Girl will shoot for a second straight win when she heads to The Valley on Friday night. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images.

News Corp form analyst Brad Waters looks at Friday night’s meeting at The Valley, where he’s confident that an impressive Ballarat winner can back up her first-up performance. He’s also keen on a $31 chance to produce a surprise result in the last race.

BEST BET

Race 7 No.1 GIRL (2.70)
This Leon and Troy Corstens-trained mare was a comfortable winner over a promising type when resuming. She’s a handy type that can win again at The Valley.

NEXT BEST

Race 2 No.4 ISTHMUS ($2.50)
The beautifully bred filly bolted in when resuming at Werribee. She can win again on Friday on her way to harder races.

Race 5 No.7 MARTIAL EAGLE ($3.60)
Martial Eagle let down well before fighting on well to score narrowly at Sandown. Expecting him to go close again from the perfect draw.

VALUE BET

Race 9 No.3 TRADING POST ($31)
Worked home OK when resuming at Pakenham before a short break. He’ll be fresh again at The Valley and can show up at odds.

THE JOCKEY

JYE MCNEIL
Jockey Jye McNeil has a book of six rides at The Valley. GALANO (Race 1 No. 3 – $3), CAPABELLE (Race 2 No. 11 – $34), CHALICE WELL (Race 3 No. 3 – $3.70), MARTIAL EAGLE (Race 5 No. 7 – $3.60), MUSGRAVE (Race 6 No. 9 – $12), CATAHOULA (Race 7 No. 3 – $3.70).

Originally published as The Valley Friday expert tips: $31 value bet