On The Punt: Arktika the best bet of Wednesday’s Bendigo races

Arktika can repeat her first-up win of her last campaign as part of a great book of rides for jockey Ethan Brown at Wednesday’s Bendigo meeting.

Arktika will be out to repeat her debut success when she returns for trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace at Bendigo on Wednesday. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images

News Corp form analyst Brad Waters runs the rule over Wednesday’s Bendigo meeting.

BEST BET

ARKTIKA (Race 9 No.5 – $6)

The well-bred mare impressed in her first two runs last time in. She’s had more time to develop and her jumpouts have been sound.

NEXT BEST

NEFERTITI’S SECRET (Race 3 No.10 – $7)

The mare was competitive at all runs last time in and will find this easier than Group 3 company at her last run. She’ll be competitive fresh.

BIOLUMINESCENCE (Race 4 No.5 – $5.50)

Bioluminescence was freshened after a steady effort on this track last time out. She’s a consistent type that can break through on Wednesday.

Lightly-raced galloper Schwoon will resume from a spell at Wednesday's Bendigo meeting. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images

VALUE BET

SCHWOON (Race 6 No.9 – $10)

Schwoon chased well when not far away at Bairnsdale on debut last time before producing excellent efforts in harder races. He’s been gelded since and is worth thought fresh.

THE JOCKEY

ETHAN BROWN

Ethan Brown is riding in great form and has a good book of rides on Wednesday. AFFAIRE A SUIVRE (Race 2 No.6 – $9), CAPTAIN BRITAIN (Race 3 No.1 – $4.20), JET DE LUNE (Race 4 No.2 – $5), GARZA BLANCA (Race 5 No.10 – $5.50) OR SUNZOU (Race 5 No.13 – $4.20), AIRCLASH (Race 6 No.12 – $6), LET’S SEA (Race 7 No.3 – $5), PERUSAL (Race 8 No.1 – $5), ARKTIKA (Race 9 No.5 – $6).

Originally published as On The Punt: Arktika the best bet of Wednesday’s Bendigo races