Weekend Best Bets: Find out who the experts are tipping
OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation.
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OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation.
SATURDAY MEETINGS (AEST Times)
ROSEHILL (9 races, start 11.25am),
MOONEE VALLEY (9 races, start 12.15pm),
IPSWICH (8 races, 12.08pm),
MORPHETTVILLE (8 races, start 12.27pm),
BELMONT (8 races, start 1.53pm).
BEAT THE BOOKIE: VALUE BETS
ROSEHILL
RAY THOMAS (Daily Telegraph). Form: 04222
DISGRACEFUL
Race 6, No. 4
Disgraceful has returned in really good order this campaign with successive seconds at Rosehill over 1200m and Randwick at 1400m. He hit the line hard when just failing to catch Painte first-up then was third over the line and promoted to second on protest behind the promising Bullrush last start. Disgraceful was unlucky not to have won at Randwick but gets his chance here as he enjoys rain-affected tracks and looks placed to advantage.
TAB Fixed Odds: $4.80
STEPHEN ZAMMIT (Daily Telegraph). Form: 321x1
VASSAL
Race 8, No. 8
Was most impressive winning over 2000m at Randwick on May 18, then just edged out when runner-up over the same course and distance last week. Has the best formline in the race and at peak now, and from a good gate sould get a handy run in transit for the recently fully-fledged jockey Rory Hutchings.
TAB Fixed Odds: $3.80
JOHN DAVIS (Daily Telegraph). Form: 7x342
LOOPHOLE
Race 2, No. 2
Boasts an enviable record at the 2000m trip with four wins, one being at this course. That give him a distinct advantage over this small field. Tough nut to crack.
TAB Fixed Odds: $3.80
SHAYNE O’CASS (Sportsman). Form: 608x5
OLYMPIC ACADEMY
Race 8, No. 7
This Kris Lees-trained gelding was an eye-catcher at Randwick on May 28 when finishing 0.2-lengths second in an 1800m Bm84. That was his third run in this campaign so you would think that he might be ready to hit a peak now, and from what we know of him, he usually holds his form really well once he finds it.
TAB Fixed Odds: $9
DARREN PRENDERGAST (SuperRacing). Form: 20x10
LOOPHOLE
Race 2, No. 2
Steps up to his favourite distance third-up after a fighting third behind Foreign Prince at Rosehill last start. Excellent chance to turn the tables here.
TAB Fixed Odds: $3.80
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MOONEE VALLEY
MATT STEWART (Herald Sun). Form: 07345
KENJORWOOD
Race 8, No. 1
Good, tough galloper who carries weight. Back to form last start.
TAB Fixed Odds: $4.50
DANNY RUSSELL (Herald Sun). Form: 33161
RHYTHM TO SPARE
Race 8, No. 6
Taking a punt that Mike Moroney’s gelding will improve lengths with cut out of the ground. Jake Bayliss on fire for the stable.
TAB Fixed Odds: $21
MICHAEL MANLEY (Herald Sun). Form: 33x46
LAHQA
Race 4, No. 6
Consistent filly who won in good style at Sandown last start. Takes on the older mares but has a nice weight drop especially after two kilos claim for Dylan Dunn. Loves the wet.
TAB Fixed Odds: $3.30
NICK QUINN (TAB). Form: 11212
RAW IMPULSE (Scratched)
Race 3, No. 7
Bitterly disappointing last start in Sydney, but take him on his three previous wins.
TAB Fixed Odds: $1.80
SIMON MOY (SuperRacing). Form: 51134
DUKE OF BRUNSWICK
Race 9, No. 8
Drawn to sit just off them and race sets up well to get a decent crack at them at the finish.
TAB Fixed Odds: $4.20
CHRIS VERNUCCIO (SuperRacing). Form: 21520
LAHQA
Race 4, No. 6
Gutsy win carrying 58kg last start. Drops down to 55kg with Dylan Dunn’s claim and will be hard to chase down at the Valley.
TAB fixed odds: $3.30
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IPSWICH
NATHAN EXELBY (The Courier-Mail). Form: 25211
CAILLEBOTTE
Race 5, No. 1
Has a nice class edge in this field and will relish the drop in grade. Posted a big win around this circuit four starts back and expect him to have no troubles rounding up this lot.
TAB Fixed Odds: $3.80
BRAD DAVIDSON (Gold Coast Bulletin). Form: 33152
HEART OF A WARRIOR
Race 1, No. 3
The five-year-old has been knocking on the door in stronger company of late and he finds a really suitable race here. He is as tough as nails and expect him to lead and run them ragged around Ipswich. Should be hard to toss.
TAB Fixed Odds: $3.30
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MORPHETTVILLE
LINCOLN MOORE (The Advertiser). Form: 11x31
MAGNAZONE
Race 3, No. 6
Victorian stayer in good hands who looked good coming off the speed to win smartly back in class last time. He handles the heavy ground and looks very well suited here.
TAB Fixed Odds: $4
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Note: Prices correct at time of publishing
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