Best bets and value play for Tatura races Tuesday

Mornington trainer Matt Laurie has a consistent gallop poised to strike first-up while a Ballarat-trained first-starter could fire at Tuesday’s Tatura meeting.

Mornington trainer Matt Laurie will head to Tatura chasing a first-up win with a consistent galloper on Tuesday. Picture: Getty Images

News Corp form analyst Brad Waters looks at Tuesday’s Tatura meeting.

BEST BET

LIGHTNING FLASH (Race 7 No. 1 – $3.40)

Lightning Flash loves the 1400m distance range and has placed first-up. Expecting a strong performance in an easier race at Tatura.

NEXT BEST

MISS LOTTIE (Race 2 No. 7 – $4)

Miss Lottie resumes and has performed well fresh in the past. She’ll have every chance from barrier one on Tuesday.

DEADLY PRESS (Race 8 No. 4 – $4.20)

Deadly Press chased well when not far away at Sale last time. He’s drawn to race closer and expecting another bold run.

VALUE BET

VIDOCQ (Race 1 No. 4 – $8)

Vidocq is on debut at Tatura but has shown ability at the jumpouts. The Robert Hickmott-trained three-year-old is worth an each-way ticket.

THE JOCKEY

BILLY EGAN

Jockey Billy Egan heads to Tatura for five rides on Tuesday. AKUMA (Race 1 No.1 – $7.50), FINALE (Race 3 No.7 – $1.95), TUSCALOOSA CHIEF (Race 4 No.12 – $8), GRINZINGER EARL (Race 6 No.3 – $7.50), OBADIAH (Race 8 No.6 – $5.50).

Originally published as Best bets and value play for Tatura races Tuesday