On The Punt: Clinton McDonald-trained She’s Notorious the best bet of Friday night’s Cranbourne meeting

A Clinton McDonald-trained mare will have the chance to enhance her already strong record at Cranbourne when she steps out on Friday night.

Trainer Clinton McDonald has found the right race for She’s Notorious at Cranbourne on Friday night. Picture: AAP

News Corp form analyst Brad Waters looks at Friday night’s meeting at Cranbourne.

BEST BET

SHE’S NOTORIOUS (Race 7 No.10 – $9)

She’s Notorious led and gave a good sight at Cranbourne second-up. She’ll be fitter and races well on the track so will be hard to run down.

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DISTURBIA (Race 2 No.5 – $10)

Disturbia has led throughout to win easier races at her last two runs but could again control things from the front at Cranbourne.

KENTUCKY NICK (Race 8 No.10 – $4.60)

Kentucky Nick chased a smart type when not far away at Bendigo second-up. He’ll be better for it and any rise in trip suits him.

VALUE BET

VILNIUS (Race 5 No.8 – $21)

The Chris Waller-trained three-year-old should have finished a bit closer on debut and another 200m will suit him second-up. Expect improvement.

THE JOCKEY

BEAU MERTENS

Jockey Beau Mertens has a book of six rides at Cranbourne.

HIGHLAND DREAM (Race 1 No.1 – $2.60), KNENTII (Race 3 No.1 – $2.60), SPARKLING (Race 4 No.9 – $1.65), VILNIUS (Race 5 No.8 – $21), MISS ICELANDIC (Race 6 No.4 – $2.80), DAHWILLY (Race 8 No.4 – $19)

Originally published as On The Punt: Clinton McDonald-trained She’s Notorious the best bet of Friday night’s Cranbourne meeting