On The Punt: Kyneton best bets, value selections

Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner’s selections for Kyneton on Monday.

Jordan Childs has a strong book of rides at Kyneton. Picture: Reg Ryan/Racing Photos via Getty Images

Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner’s selections for Kyneton on Monday.

KYNETON 

BEST BET

BUTTERNUT PRINCESS (Race 4 No. 5)

Showed nice ability last campaign, two starts at Caulfield and tipped out. Fourth behind First Settler on debut, beaten four lengths in a 1000m event.

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NEXT BEST

MANA COMBAT (Race 2 No. 6)

Runner-up the past four starts by small margins. This time, surely? Well and truly overdue another win (26: 1-5-2).

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NEXT BEST

PROVEN SOUL (Race 3 No. 11)

Only third race start but trending in the right direction. Drawn well and has fitness, experience edge on key rivals.

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VALUE BET

SAMURAI (Race 7 No. 7)

Second-up and gets in light with four-kilogram stable apprentice Stephanie Hateley aboard.

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VALUE BET

HYDROGEN POWER (Race 8 No. 8)

First start for new stable. Mixed form previously but solid in a recent jumpout.

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THE JOCKEY

JORDAN CHILDS

SPILLANE (Race 3 No. 8), MELODIA PERFECTA (Race 4 No. 9), PLAYLIST (Race 5 No. 11), IMPS (Race 6 No. 9), TAKEKO (Race 7 No. 11) and JACKIE’S MAID (Race 8 No. 11)

Originally published as On The Punt: Kyneton best bets, value selections