On The Punt: Jockey Daniel Stackhouse has strong book of five rides at Sale

Jockey Daniel Stackhouse has a strong record at Sale while a Kiwi-owned filly can improve sharply enough to break through on Thursday.

The Duke Of Dubai and jockey Daniel Stackhouse will team up again at Sale on Thursday. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images

News Corp form analyst Brad Waters runs the rule over Thursday’s card at Sale.

BEST BET

SOCIABEEL (Race 4 No.12 – $3)

Sociabeel ran on well when resuming and got too far back at Cranbourne second-up. She’s up in trip and the bigger track will ensure she improves sharply at Sale.

NEXT BEST

DAKARAI (Race 2 No.2 – $2.70)

Dakarai hit the line strongly when beaten less than a length at Geelong on debut. He’ll be much better for that experience and should go closer this time.

THE DUKE OF DUBAI (Race 8 No.5 – $4.20)

The Duke Of Dubai found plenty when fighting on well to score narrowly at Sandown second-up and he’ll be fitter for that. Expecting him to be around the mark again.

Feudal Empire can get back to winning ways when he heads to Sale on Thursday. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images

VALUE BET

FEUDAL EMPIRE (Race 5 No.6 – $10)

Feudal Empire showed his right form when hitting the line well at Echuca after a disappointing city run. He won his maiden over 1200m and should be thereabouts.

THE JOCKEY

DANIEL STACKHOUSE

Daniel Stackhouse has ridden more winners at Sale than anyone else in recent years. He has five rides on Thursday.

MORNING DARLING (Race 2 No.13 – $31), DO I (Race 3 No.3 – $23), KARAKA LAD (Race 5 No.2 – $2.60), RIPPLEBROOK (Race 7 No.2 – $7), THE DUKE OF DUBAI (Race 8 No.5 – $4.20)

Originally published as On The Punt: Jockey Daniel Stackhouse has strong book of five rides at Sale