Weekend Best Bets: Find out who the experts are tipping

OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation.

OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation.

SATURDAY MEETINGS (AEST Times)

RANDWICK (9 races, start 12.05pm), CAULFIELD (9 races, start 12.20pm),

GOLD COAST (8 races, start 12.32pm), MORPHETTVILLE (8 races, start 12.33pm),

ASCOT (8 races, start 2.34pm).

BEAT THE BOOKIE: VALUE BETS

RANDWICK

RAY THOMAS (Daily Telegraph). Form: 42140

NANCY

Race 9, No. 13

Has raced well in both starts this preparation including a close second to Artistry in the Newcastle Newmarket. She likes her races spaced and looks placed to advantage here. She has won on soft going but prefers firmer surfaces.

TAB Fixed Odds: $3.60

NIC ASHMAN (Daily Telegraph). Form: 42140

OBSCURA

Race 5, No. 7

No luck last start from a wide gate when charging home on a day that favoured on-pace runners. Draws the inside gate, gets J-Mac on top and shapes as though he’ll relish the mile.

TAB Fixed Odds: $8

STEPHEN ZAMMIT (Daily Telegraph). Form: 641x0

HAVANA COOLER

Race 8, No. 4

John O’Shea brought this gelding back from a spell to score a solid win at Rosehill on March 26 and the 6-year-old is on line for a trip to Queensland for the Brisbane Cup. Steps up to 2000m here, a distance he has won at previously and looks ready to take the next step.

TAB Fixed Odds: $3.60

JOHN DAVIS (Daily Telegraph). Form: 04094

PEARLS

Race 4, No. 1

Has taken on the best of her crop and performed admirably at each attempt this prep. Could not have missed her closing section behind Tempt Me Not in the PJ Bell over six furlongs last time. Should be rewarded for her toil with victory here.

TAB Fixed Odds: $3.40

SHAYNE O’CASS (Sportsman). Form: 91744

DANCES ON STARS

Race 9, No. 3

Has won twice at HQ and is sweet at the 1400m so long as they run an even clip, which you would hope is the case with main danger Strawberry Boy engaged.

TAB Fixed Odds: $8

DARREN PRENDERGAST (SuperRacing). Form: 11114

PRESS STATEMENT

Race 7, No. 6

Star colt freshened up after third to Winx in the Ryder Stakes. Has won two from three at 1400m and will be hard to beat for the lethal Waller-Bowman combination.

TAB Fixed Odds: $3

CHRIS VERNUCCIO (SuperRacing). Form: 31342

PRESS STATEMENT

Race 7, No. 6

History bodes well for three-year-old in the All Aged Stakes. The star colt should have won the Randwick Guineas and finished third, beaten three lengths by Winx, in his first attempt at WFA and that form is hard to ignore.

TAB fixed odds: $3

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CAULFIELD

The Quarterback (far left) gets the better of Chautauqua and Black Heart Bart to win the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap last month. Picture: Getty Images

DANNY RUSSELL (Herald Sun). Form: x3304

BONDEIGER

Race 7, No. 1

Top gate, well weighted, hits his straps third-up and ready to win. Has not won since before his second to Preferment in the 2014 VRC Derby but has gone close in better races than this.

TAB Fixed Odds: $3.60

MATT STEWART (Herald Sun). Form: 620x2

ZEBRINZ

Race 4, No. 2

Fitter and looks perfectly graded. Should win.

TAB Fixed Odds: $4.40

MICHAEL MANLEY (Herald Sun). Form: 31402

THE QUARTERBACK

Race 6, No. 1

He’s racing in superb form. On the weight scale he should win but due to his racing style he will need some luck. Races well this track and distance.

TAB Fixed Odds: $2.10

SIMON MOY (SuperRacing). Form: 51144

THE QUARTERBACK

Race 6, No. 1

Will be giving them a decent start but expect to fly late. In terrific form and should be too good for these.

TAB Fixed Odds: $2.50

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TOOWOOMBA

NATHAN EXELBY (The Courier-Mail). Form: 13416

HONEY TOAST

Race 6, No. 3

Has been specifically set for this race, unlike most rivals and put the writing on the wall with a tidy effort over the mile at Doomben a fortnight ago. Form at 2000m+ is faultless and from the good gate he should get it nice and soft and have plenty to offer at the end.

TAB Fixed Odds: $2.50

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MORPHETTVILLE

LINCOLN MOORE (The Advertiser). Form: x1835

HIGH CHURCH

Race 2, No. 1

Progressing well this campaign and looked good leading throughout and his third run back from a break to win at Caulfield last time. Drawn out but will more than likely roll forward and make his own luck. Clear top pick.

TAB Fixed Odds: $2.80

BEN SCADDEN (The Advertiser). Form: 38124

HIGH CHURCH

Race 2, No. 1

Emerging stayer who looks like he’ll continue to improve as he steps up over more ground. Looked good winning at Caulfield last time and expect him to be very strong at the finish of this 2500m race with Katelyn Mallyon in the saddle.

TAB Fixed Odds: $2.80

NICK QUINN (TAB). Form: 81141

MASTER OF ARTS

Race 3, No. 2

DK Weir runner who has been costly this campaign but should appreciate the trip across the border and get back on the winners list.

TAB Fixed Odds: $2.20

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Note: Prices correct at time of publishing

Originally published as Weekend Best Bets: Find out who the experts are tipping