Brad Waters’ Flemington tips for Thursday: $5 best bet, $11 value bet

A Ciaron Maher-trained import who was a mile too good for his opposition in his local debut can go on with the job when he steps out at Flemington on Thursday.

Ziryab, ridden by John Allen, wins at Cranbourne on April 5. Picture: Ross Holburt / Racing Photos

A Ciaron Maher-trained import who was a mile too good for his opposition in his local debut can go on with the job when he steps out at Flemington on Thursday.

Here are Brad Waters’ best bets and value bet for the eight-race card.

BEST BET

ZIRYAB (Race 7 No. 2 – $5)
Ciaron Maher-trained import raced on the speed and strolled to a soft win at his local debut. He’s a promising miler that can win again.

NEXT BEST

SAMUEL LONGHORNE (Race 3 No. 6 – $4.20)
Gelding by Melbourne Cup winner Shocking has won his past two starts, including a strong Bendigo success last time out. He’s a great chance to complete the hat trick.

INTREPID EAGLE (Race 4 No. 5 – $6.50)
Runner-up at his past two and should have gone close to winning at Bendigo last time. He’s racing well and can break through.

VALUE BET

FIELD OF FLUTES (Race 8 No. 5 – $11)
Speedy mare resuming after three promising jumpouts. Expecting her to be prominent for a long way fresh.

THE JOCKEY

BLAKE SHINN
The star hoop is in excellent form and has a book of five rides at Flemington. LITTLE MISS KUBI (Race 2 No. 1 – $6.50), DOUBLE CHERRY (Race 3 No. 3 – $3.40) CHEROKEE BRAVE (Race 6 No. 4 – $6.50), OUR EMPRESS ZOE (Race 7 No. 15 – $14), WILLIAM THOMAS (Race 8 No. 3 – $11).

Originally published as Brad Waters’ Flemington tips for Thursday: $5 best bet, $11 value bet