Raceday focus: Best bets, analysis for The Valley on Friday

Four-year-old mare Perfect World returned with a big win for Anthony and Sam Freedman and looks a top chance again at The Valley.

Perfect World won by a space at Ballarat first-up. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images

Herald Sun form analyst Gilbert Gardiner runs the rule over the Friday night meeting at The Valley.

BEST BET

PERFECT WORLD (R2 No.2 – $2.60)

Bolted in last start at Ballarat and gets every chance to go on with the job now. Won brilliantly second-up last time in work and handles all conditions.

NEXT BEST

MCKEEVER (R3 No.3 – $5)

Linda Meech‘s only ride on the card before a big day at Ballarat potentially. Deep Field gelding proven on soft ground.

MOSTLY SUNNY (R7 No.10 – $6)

Ready to peak third-up after pair of placings at Ballarat and Pakenham? Nice draw and gets in light with apprentice Madison Lloyd in the saddle. Should be prominent early.

Perfect World won by a space at Ballarat first-up. Picture: Racing Photos via Getty Images

VALUE BET

ALVERDUN (R1 No.8 – $7)

Gone to the races twice for a pair of thirds but drawn well and respect the stable/jockey combination.

RODEO (R6 No.11 – $10)

South Australian visitor has won two of four starts and Jye McNeil booking suggests a third win not far away. Up in grade but has the tactical speed to be among the leaders.

THE JOCKEY

JYE McNEIL

Star hoop striking regularly at The Valley, with nine placings including four wins from 34 starts this season.

SHEER TREASURE (R1 No.11 – $7.50), PRES DE TOI (R2 No.5 – $8), SHE‘S BOOMING (R3 No.10 – $11), GUNS ABLAZING (R4 No.3 – $9), RODEO (R6 No.11 – $10) and TONNEOFGRIT (R8 No.13 – $8)