Brad Waters’ best bets for Tuesday’s Ballarat Synthetic races

Patient punters should get a great sight from an $8 chance from the Shane Nichols stable while jockey Declan Bates should be among the winners at Tuesday’s Ballarat Synthetic meeting.

Mornington trainer Shane Nichols has found the perfect race for Starlacca at Tuesday’s Ballarat Synthetic meeting. Picture: Racing Photos

Herald Sun and Racenet form analyst Brad Waters looks at Tuesday’s Ballarat Synthetic meeting.

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BEST BET
STARLACCA (Race 8 No. 6 – $8)
Starlacca improved when running on well on this track last time out and can improve racing closer from the better draw.

NEXT BEST
TAMALA ROSE (Race 1 No. 3 – $2.50)
Well-backed and ran OK on debut at Ballarat but will be improved jumping to 1200m.

ROCK THE JOINT (Race 4 No. 3 – $5)
On the seven-day back-up after winning over 1000m last Tuesday. Jumping in trip won’t worry him and he can win again.

VALUE BET
INNOCENT ENUFF (Race 7 No. 6 – $9.50)
First-up winner with a consistent record. Expecting a bold first-up run from the mare at Ballarat.

THE JOCKEY
DECLAN BATES
Pride Of Jenni’s regular hoop has five rides at Tuesday’s Ballarat Synthetic meeting. FLUENT (Race 2 No. 5 – $2), KING SIRIUS (Race 3 No. 7 – $9.50), RUMINATE (Race 4 No. 1 – $2.90), TIMEONLEES (Race 6 No. 7 – $5.50), TYCOON JENNY (Race 8 No. 2 – $12)

Originally published as Brad Waters’ best bets for Tuesday’s Ballarat Synthetic races