Brad Waters’ best bets and value play for Hamilton races on Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Form expert Brad Waters analyses Tuesday’s Hamilton meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.

  

Victorian form expert Brad Waters analyses Tuesday’s Hamilton meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.

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BEST BET

BIG SISTER AVA (Race 4 No.11)

The Ciaron Maher-trained mare was close up on debut but had no luck at Ballarat second-up. She can break through this time with more luck in running.

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NEXT BEST

INSAIN HARRY (Race 2 No.17)

The four-year-old raced consistently last time in before changing stables. His recent jumpouts indicate he’s a good chance to score fresh.

MY UNCLE DID IT (Race 5 No.11)

He won well here two runs back but wasn’t far away at Ararat second-up. She’ll be hard to beat if she has any luck from the tricky draw.

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VALUE BET

BOURBON ROAD (Race 8 No.4)

He’s been consistent in similar races this time in and will be at peak fitness for this longer assignment. Expecting him to finish hard.

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LAY OF THE DAY
PLATINUM DESTROYER (Race 5 No.6): Has come up favourite in an open race but the tough barrier will require Platinum Destroyer to have a decent amount of luck if he is to win at Hamilton.

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THE JOCKEY
The Caulfield Cup-winning jockey HARRY COFFEY has a full book of eight rides at Hamilton on Tuesday. BURLEIGH (Race 1 No.1), DYNAMITE DANCER (Race 2 No.3), TEXTURE (Race 3 No.9), STOLEN SOCK (Race 4 No.6), GIFT OF ORATORY (Race 5 No.1), BANNERTON (Race 6 No.8), EMMCEE (Race 7 No.8), BOURBON ROAD (Race 8 No.4).

Originally published as Brad Waters’ best bets and value play for Hamilton races on Tuesday, December 9, 2025