Brad Waters best bets and value play for Friday night’s races at The Valley

Punters can get off to a flying start in the first race while a $15 chance is set to produce another bold effort from the perfect barrier at The Valley on Friday night.

Reliable stayer Border Leicester will be hard to beat despite carrying the top weight at The Valley on Friday night. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images.

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

BEST BET

BORDER LEICESTER (Race 1 No.1 - $2.70)

Border Leicester thrived over 3000m at Sandown but should have no issues dropping back to 2500m in a weakish field.

NEXT BEST

REAL SHADY (Race 3 No.7 - $5.50)

Real Shady tried hard behind an impressive winner on debut and will be a lot better for the experience. Rising in trip also suits.

AUSTMARR (Race 6 No.2 - $4.20)

Austmarr chased honestly behind a smart filly at Flemington but dropping back in trip suits at The Valley. Expecting improvement.

VALUE BET

TOSEN WARRIOR (Race 4 No.4 - $15)

Tosen Warrior raced on the speed before breaking through at Cranbourne. He’s drawn perfectly for a repeat effort at The Valley.

THE JOCKEY

MICHAEL DEE

Jockey Michael Dee has a book of five rides at The Valley.

UNUSUAL PEARL (Race 1 No.4 - $2.10), UNRIDDLE (Race 2 No.6 - $6.50), KISS ME NED (Race 4 No.6 - $4.80), BLACK PENN (Race 5 No.1 - $10), MIGHTY (Race 7 No.12 - $10).

Originally published as Brad Waters best bets and value play for Friday night’s races at The Valley