Brad Waters’ best bets and value play for Tuesday’s Ballarat races

Two strong efforts have primed a Symon Wilde-trained galloper for a breakthrough win while a talented apprentice has a strong book of rides on her home track at Tuesday’s Ballarat meeting.

Form analyst Brad Waters looks at Tuesday’s meeting at Ballarat, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.

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BEST BET
CAPE DOCTOR (Race 7 No. 3 – $3.60): The Symon Wilde-trained gelding has returned with two excellent efforts this time in. He’ll be hard to hold out at Ballarat.

NEXT BEST
PODARGONI (Race 2 No. 6 – $5): Chased solidly on debut at Stony Creek last time. Blinkers go on for this and can improve with race experience.

MR BUTT’S BOATS (Race 3 No. 2 – $12): The locally-trained galloper bumped into a promising type at Ballarat last time out. Expecting him to go close despite an awkward draw.

VALUE BET
SACRIFY (Race 8 No. 11 – $14): The three-year-old is showing staying potential and did a good job after leading at Pakenham. Ballarat looks a suitable track for him.

THE JOCKEY – JAYLAH KENNEDY
The young star heads to Ballarat for five rides on Tuesday. PETROULA (Race 2 No. 9 – $7.50), SAVAGE LOVE (Race 4 No. 8 – $81), LOAFER (Race 6 No. 6 – $12), SALCHOW (Race 7 No. 5 – $7.50), WUDDZZ (Race 8 No. 7 – $14).

Originally published as Brad Waters’ best bets and value play for Tuesday’s Ballarat races