The Valley races: Tips, odds and race-by-race analysis

Elderflower can again show her rivals a clean pair of heels at The Valley, while apprentice Will Price could be the man to follow for a profit.

Elderflower can complete a hat trick of wins when she steps out over 955m at The Valley on Friday night. Picture: Brett Holburt/Racing Photos via Getty Images.

Herald Sun form analyst Brad Waters runs the rule over Friday night’s card at The Valley.

BEST BET

ELDERFLOWER (Race 5, No. 4 – $2.50)

The Lindsey Smith-trained Elderflower is flying over short courses this time in. She scored easily, beating last Friday night’s winner Heavenly Bridges, over the 955m course last start and can complete a hat trick of wins.

NEXT BEST

MOSH MUSIC (Race 4, No. 2 – $3.90)

Hit her straps with a strong win at Sandown last time out, beating the subsequent Hobart Cup winner Double You Tee, and her record at The Valley is impressive.

ILOVETHEGAME (Race 7, No. 4 – $7.50)

Will be fresh for his outing at The Valley after chasing home the smart Ayrton at Caulfield at his last start on Boxing Day. He won a trial at Cranbourne on Monday, which showed he’s ready to run well on Friday night.

Mosh Music can improve her already impressive record at The Valley in the Torney Night Cup on Friday night. Picture: Getty Images

FOXY LADY (Race 8, No. 7 – $3.20)

Is probably a touch short at anything under $4 with the way she races but she’ll get her chance to break through third-up. She has chased well at both runs this time in and should be around the mark again.

VALUE BET

REALLY SWISH (Race 3, No. 8 – $8.50)

Really Swish will have his first crack at the 2040m trip at The Valley on Friday night after a solid run over 1800m last start. He’s back to Benchmark 64 grade for this assignment ad can improve here.

THE JOCKEY

WILL PRICE

Price was a winner at The Valley last Friday night and has five chances for more success at the unique circuit this week.

RESURGE (Race 3, No. 4 – $3.90), MISTER MOGUL (Race 5, No. 1 – $26), SUBRUNNER (Race 6, No. 3 – $3.60), NANTUCKET (Race 7, No. 2 – $8), FOXY LADY (Race 8, No. 7 – $3.20).

THE WEEK AHEAD

Flemington will be the focus of the Melbourne racing scene with Saturday’s Lightning Stakes meeting while Bendigo will hold the day’s provincial card. The famous Buchan Cup picnic meeting will also be on Saturday. Colac and Moe will hold Sunday’s meetings. Racing returns to Stony Creek on Monday before Swan Hill hosts Tuesday’s fixture.