Raceday focus: Best bets, analysis for Geelong on Friday

Jockey Luke Currie has a small but select book of rides at Geelong, including Gilbert Gardiner’s best bet.

Luke Currie should be prolific at Geelong on Friday. Picture: Getty Images

Herald Sun form analyst Gilbert Gardiner runs the rule over the Friday meeting at Geelong.

BEST BET

FIELDS OF IVY (R5 No.11 – $3.60)

Four-year-old daughter of Deep Field has been a model of consistency this time in, with a win and second at Ballarat, on turf and synthetic respectively. Can win again.

NEXT BEST

TERN AND GO (R1 No.11 – $2.60)

Astern filly won a Tatura trial by four lengths. Drawn perfectly and respect the Patrick Payne-Billy Egan combination.

TYPHOON HARMONY (R6 No.2 – $3.30)

Steps out to 1300m after giving apprentice jockey Tianni Chapman her first winner on June 18. Looks to have city-class ability this gelding and despite jumping in weight should be in the finish.

Typhoon Harmony gave Tianni Chapman her first winner. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images

VALUE BET

DON’T FORGET DAD (R2 No.4 – $6.50)

Only narrowly went down second-up previously and gets similar soft conditions on Friday.

AWAPUNI PRINCESS (R8 No.12 – $6)

Won on debut and placed three times in five starts. Shocking draw but usually around the mark.

THE JOCKEY

LUKE CURRIE

The 13-time Group 1 winner has a small but select book of rides.

SHADOW HAWK (R1 No.9 – $6), BARON OF BEDFORD (R2 No.15 – $7.50), FIELDS OF IVY (R5 No.11 – $3.60) and ON THE PROGRAM (R6 No.8 – $4.80)