On The Punt: Best bets and value selections for Monday’s meeting at Ballarat
On The Punt: Herald Sun form analyst Gilbert Gardiner likes Just Johnno at Ballarat on Monday as well as a pair of smart fillies out of the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr yard.
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Herald Sun form analyst Gilbert Gardiner runs a rule over Monday’s meeting at Ballarat.
BEST BET
R7 No. 4 $6.50
Won two of 12 but placed seven times and has performed fresh in the past, (5: 1-2-2). Gets back in the run but capable of a big finish.
NEXT BEST
R1 No. 13 $7
First start but jumped out smartly and Damian Lane engagement a sign of intent.
R2 No. 12 $3.60
Classy filly returns to the races after two winning jump outs at Cranbourne. Placed third on debut in June, striking a Heavy track at Sale. Should appreciate the fast ground.
VALUE BET
R6 No. 14 $12
Drawn well and senior jockey booked to ride second-up. Slow away first-up and stuck behind a wall of horses.
THE JOCKEY
ALECTRONA (R1 No. 10 $21), KEEP YOUR COOL (R2 No. 13 $3.90), HIGH CURRENCY (R3 No. 4 $14), SOUTH POLE (R4 No. 10 $4.80), NEW LEVEL (R7 No. 6 $7) and ONE OUT (R8 No. 3 $3.90).
Originally published as On The Punt: Best bets and value selections for Monday’s meeting at Ballarat
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