On The Punt: Exceedingly Magic could be too fast at Hamilton in pursuit of winning hat-trick

On The Punt: Zippy mare Exceedingly Magic could be too fast for rivals at Hamilton on Monday.

Exceedingly Magic winning at Stony Creek under apprentice jockey Kiran Quilty. Picture: Racing Photos

Eight races on a good track at Hamilton Monday and we have to wait until later in the program for the days best bet with Declan Bates as the jockey to follow.

BEST BET

EXCEEDINGLY MAGIC

R7 N. 10 $6.50

Speedy mare in form has won the past two running her opposition into the ground. Up in weight but goes like the clappers.

NEXT BEST

VANGUARD

R2 No. 2 $2.30

Ex-Kiwi making Australian debut and likely to figure in upcoming jumps races but won three of nine starts and placed twice.

SAUCEY HORSEY

R5 No. 4 $2.10

Three-year-old filly has been given time to mature after winning on debut last year. Respect the proven combination – jockey John Allen with trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace.

VALUE BET

SUMMIT QUEEN

R3 No. 13 $8.50

Sent out $1.50 favourite on debut but disappointed at Ararat. Will be better for the experience.

SUNBURNT

R6 No. 8 $9

Has a hard time winning – 20 starts for two wins and nine places – but hoof on the till after back-to-back seconds.

THE JOCKEY

DECLAN BATES

The Warrnambool-based jockey has ridden four winners and five placings from 23 starts at Hamilton this season.

SUMMIT QUEEN (R3 No. 13 $8.50), JAMAICAN ME RUN (R4 No. 5 $13), HALGARD (R5 No. 2 $17), SUNBURNT (R6 No. 8 $9), MR MIDORI (R7 No. 3 $14) and THE MITRE (R8 No. 2 $16).

Originally published as On The Punt: Exceedingly Magic could be too fast at Hamilton in pursuit of winning hat-trick