Best bets and expert tips for Friday night’s meeting at The Valley

A Warrnambool-trained sprinter can remain unbeaten while an $11 chance could follow a Mornington win with victory at The Valley on Friday night.

Cleo Cat will be out to remain unbeaten when she heads to 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

CLEO CAT (Race 3 No.2 – $3.30)

Cleo Cat has earned her chance in town after three strong wins. Expecting her to be hard to run down from barrier one.

NEXT BEST

PUGLIA (Race 2 No.10 – $4.50)

Puglia chased well when not far away in a small field here last time. She’s a great chance to break through here.

RAETIHI (Race 8 No.12 – $8.50)

Raetihi led and weakened at Sale but might find this a little easier. He likes The Valley and can improve.

VALUE BET

MISHARE (Race 5 No.9 – $11)

Mishare found plenty to score at Mornington third-up. She’ll be fitter again and has drawn perfectly.

THE JOCKEY

JORDAN CHILDS

Jockey Jordan Childs heads to The Valley for five rides on Friday. HEDONIST (Race 1 No.1 – $3), CLEO CAT (Race 3 No.2 – $3.30), STARDOM AWAAYTS (Race 5 No.7 – $12), SPIONE (Race 7 No.9 – $2.60), UNSEEN RULER (Race 8 No.4 – $13).

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