On The Punt: Best bets and value selections for Benalla races Monday

ON THE PUNT: Best bets and value selections for Monday’s meeting at Benalla.

Craig Newitt is the jockey to follow at Benalla on Monday. Picture: Ross Holburt–Racing Photos via Getty Images

Gilbert Gardiner gives is thoughts on Benalla races Monday where he’s highlighted Craig Newitt as the jockey to follow.

BEST BET

GOBBLED

R4 No. 10 $2.90

Nabbed late last start at Bendigo but looks primed to break through at fourth career start. Drawn to roll forward and be hard to run down.

NEXT BEST

ROEBLING

R3 No. 4 $3

Ran into a smart one – The Garden – on debut and then not beaten far at Moe last start. Should benefit from the experiences and with even luck can win.

VALUE BET

GET IN THE QUEUE

R6 No. 1 $7.50

Drops back in grade after battling last start at Sale. Form prior strong enough to be in the finish.

TROTSIE

R8 No. 2 $8

Been competitive despite carrying big weights including a first-up win this preparation. Gets four kilogram-claiming apprentice Tianni Chapman in the saddle and should again be around the mark.

THE JOCKEY

CRAIG NEWITT

Gun jockey might get sick of giving post-race winning interviews on Monday at Benalla, with a strong overall book of rides including three firm favourites.

GLINT OF HOPE (R2 No. 13 $26), ROEBLING (R3 No. 4 $3), GOBBLED (R4 No. 10 $2.90), SEMPER FORTIS (R5 No. 14 $2.25), LA MARSA (R6 No. 11 $9), BOULEVARDIER (R7 No. 16 $81), RAYSIM (R8 No. 6 $8) and MR GRUMPY (R9 No. 3 $17).

Originally published as On The Punt: Best bets and value selections for Benalla races Monday