Gavin Bedggood-trained Dodgy One the best bet for Friday night’s Cranbourne races

Stepping up in trip could be the catalyst for a return to winning ways for a Gavin Bedggood-trained stayer at Cranbourne on Friday night.

Dodgy One can return to winning ways stepping up in trip at Cranbourne on Friday night. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images

News Corp form analyst Brad Waters looks at Friday’s Cranbourne meeting.

BEST BET

DODGY ONE (Race 6 No.1 – $3.30)

Dodgy One chased well when not far away at Yarra Valley on Good Friday. He’s up in trip but on the improve.

NEXT BEST

STONEAGE ROMEO (Race 2 No.7 – $4.80)

Stoneage Romeo has had a month between runs but his two runs to date were solid. He can break through this time.

ESECUTORE (Race 5 No.2 – $3.50)

Esecutore is a first-up winner that was competitive in harder races in the spring. He can make a winning return at Cranbourne.

VALUE BET

A HIDDEN TREASURE (Race 8 No.9 – $8)

A Hidden Treasure ran on soundly in a good effort on this track last time. Winkers go on and she’ll go close.

THE JOCKEY

CARLEEN HEFEL

Jockey Carleen Hefel has a book of five rides at Cranbourne. HOWLIN’ RAIN (Race 1 No.4 – $41), RICKY RUNS (Race 2 No.6 – $12), CLOCK STRIKES (Race 5 No.4 – $4.80), DJAWARA (Race 7 No.2 – $7.50), A HIDDEN TREASURE (Race 8 No.9 – $8).

Originally published as Gavin Bedggood-trained Dodgy One the best bet for Friday night’s Cranbourne races