Nick Ryan-trained Port Albert the best bet for Wednesday’s Sale races

A Nick Ryan-trained sprinter can return a winner while a $15 chance could get punters off to a big start at Wednesday’s Sale meeting.

Trainer Nick Ryan might have found the perfect first-up assignment for handy sprinter Port Albert at Sale on Wednesday. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images.

Herald Sun and Racenet form analyst Brad Waters looks at Wednesday’s Sale meeting.

BEST BET

PORT ALBERT (Race 7 No. 1 – $2.80)

The Nick Ryan-trained sprinter raced well throughout last campaign and is yet to miss a placing fresh. He can score first-up at Sale.

NEXT BEST

MELODIA PERFECTA (Race 2 No. 9 – $4.60)

The Grahame Begg-trained filly has performed well at the Cranbourne jumpouts and has drawn well on debut. Expecting a bold performance.

LOCHLORIAN (Race 4 No. 6 – $3)

Lochlorian has performed well when second in both runs this time in. A step up in trip will help him break through at Sale.

VALUE BET

CINQUE PONTE (Race 1 No. 6 – $15)

Cinque Ponte was spelled again after a fair debut at Sale. Her jumpouts leading up to this indicate she has improved.

THE JOCKEY

ETHAN BROWN

Jockey Ethan Brown has a book of five rides at Sale. COOL CHARLIE (Race 1 No. 1 – $11), RESERVE BANK (Race 2 No. 3 – $5), NEW SOVEREIGN (Race 5 No. 4 – $3), RANVEER (Race 7 No. 3 – $4.60), KEITEL (Race 8 No. 2 – $3.10).

Originally published as Nick Ryan-trained Port Albert the best bet for Wednesday’s Sale races