On The Punt: Best bets for Sandown meeting on AFL grand final day

News Corp form analyst Gilbert Gardiner says one of his top selections at Sandown is coming out of a strong form race.

Herald Sun and Racenet form analyst Gilbert Gardiner looks at the Sandown meeting on Saturday.

BEST BET

ZLOTIES (R3 No.7 - $3.10)

Trainer Grahame Begg will be at the MCG watching his beloved Sydney Swans but the red and white should also salute at Sandown.

NEXT BEST

NDOLA (R2 No.4 - $6)

A bit to play out with dual acceptors in the race but Ndola could not have been more impressive winning at Sandown two starts back.

DESERT LIGHTNING (R7 No.1 - $5.50)

Solid effort with a big weight first-up for the stable at The Valley. Form out of the race franked already with runner-up Arkansaw Kid winning since and A Little Deep second at Caulfield.

VALUE BET

EL SOLEADO (R6 No.8 - $12)

Has placed third-up previously and should be ready to fire after solid efforts down in trip. Up to 1800m ideal and wide draw not too bad as tends to race better outside horses.

THE JOCKEY

BEAU MERTENS

TREASURETHE MOMENT (R1 No.4 - $2.20), VIANARRA (R2 No.8 $41), CARINA QUEEN (R3 No.2 - $12), BLUE STRATUM (R5 No.1 - $13), ARAMCO (R6 No.13 - $6) and MODOWN (R8 No.18 $5.50).

Originally published as On The Punt: Best bets for Sandown meeting on AFL grand final day