Weekend Best Bets: Find out who the experts are tipping

OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation.

Sam Clipperton pilots Hauraki to victory for Godolphin. Picture: Mark Evans

OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation.

SATURDAY MEETINGS (EST Times)

ROSEHILL (9 races, start 11.40am), FLEMINGTON (9 races, start 11.55am),

GOLD COAST (8 races, start 11.50am), MORPHETTVILLE (8 races, start 12.35pm),

BELMONT (8 races, start 2.13pm).

BEAT THE BOOKIE: VALUE BETS

GOLD COAST

NATHAN EXELBY (The Courier-Mail). Form: 16109

HAURAKI

Race 7, No. 2

He finds himself a while between wins now, but he’s taken on the A-Grade all season. Now comes back a notch and is drawn to get the softest of runs and then unleash his good turn of foot. Can prove too good for these.

TAB Fixed Odds: $3

BEN DORRIES (The Courier-Mail). Form: 346x4

IMPOSING LASS

Race 4, No. 6

Bjorn Baker has a high opinion of this filly who is every chance of giving him his first Queensland Group 1 (the Qld Oaks). She can make her own luck near the speed on the Gold Coast and looks like she will stay all day. Looks a class above.

TAB Fixed Odds: $3.50

BRAD DAVIDSON (Gold Coast Bulletin). Form: 4143x

IMPENDING

Race 3, No. 4

Looked smart to the eye on debut and the times only backed that up. He ran quicker overall time than the benchmark 85 handicap on the same day at Rosehill a fortnight ago and for a two-year-old that is enormous. Should get a lovely run just off the speed and he should simply be too good for these.

TAB Fixed Odds: $1.80

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MORPHETTVILLE

BEN SCADDEN (The Advertiser). Form: 24122

ZEBRINZ

Race 2, No. 4

Classy Victorian who has been very competitive in good company in Melbourne recently. Drawn wide but usually gets back in his races anyway. Expect him to be storming home with champion jockey Damien Oliver in the saddle.

TAB Fixed Odds: $2.70

LINCOLN MOORE (The Advertiser). Form: 35111

THERMAL CURRENT

Race 4, No. 3

Former Peter Moody sprinter who has a good record here in Adelaide and was impressive first-up at Mornington for the Weir stable. Solid effort last time behind Scarlett Billows and is drawn to get a perfect run. hard to beat.

TAB Fixed Odds: $4.40

NICK QUINN (TAB). Form: 41111

ZEBRINZ

Race 2, No. 4

Ultra consistent galloper who won over this distance at Flemington this campaign and looks the winner with Damien Oliver in the saddle.

TAB Fixed Odds: $2.70

CHRIS VERNUCCIO (SuperRacing). Form: 42531

MISS GUNPOWDER

Race 5, No. 11

Sticking with her after she was nabbed in the final stride by Don’t Doubt Mamma last start. The step up to 1200m and 2.5kg weight drop are big ticks.

TAB fixed odds: $4.20

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ROSEHILL

NIC ASHMAN (Daily Telegraph). Form: 14061

START WONDERING

Race 6, No. 3

Classy galloper that will sit back at the tail and come with an almighty burst. The lone trial is a slight concern but I’d say he’s been given the right foundation by the master.

TAB Fixed Odds: $2.60

STEPHEN ZAMMIT (Daily Telegraph). Form: x0321

SIR BACCHUS

Race 5, No. 1 ​

​This smart gelding by Sebring returned from a spell with a commanding win at this track on April 23. ​Doing everything right for Chris Waller and with the claim for the in-form Rory Hutchings, looks very hard to beat again.

TAB Fixed Odds: $3.20

SHAYNE O’CASS (Sportsman). Form: 74405

ROMANTIC MAID

Race 4, No. 9

Black book this one for Brisbane too, there’s a race in her up there for sure. Roger James never fails to bring a good horse over at carnival time, especially when Brisbane rolls around. She’s got heaps of class, talent and massive amounts of scope.

TAB Fixed Odds: $6.50

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FLEMINGTON

MATT STEWART (Herald Sun). Form: 0228x

STAVIVA

Race 8, No. 9

Real eye-catcher last start and seems well placed. Looks the one.

TAB Fixed Odds: $6

DANNY RUSSELL (Herald Sun). Form: 04031

GABELLA

Race 9, No. 2

The former French mare was flying late behind Tarquin last start and is ready to win.

TAB Fixed Odds: $5

MICHAEL MANLEY (Herald Sun). Form: 02333

RIB EYE

Race 2, No. 8

Going to be hard to catch with only 51 kilos in a race where he should be able to lead easily.

TAB Fixed Odds: $3.20

DARYL TIMMS (Herald Sun). Form: 8029x

SUPIDO

Race 5, No. 7

Grand record up the straight and can add another picket to the fence.

TAB Fixed Odds: $1.55

SIMON MOY (SuperRacing). Form: 44331

RIB EYE

Race 2, No. 8

Going to feel like he is floating with absolutely no weight on his back. Looks the goods.

TAB Fixed Odds: $3.20

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Note: Prices correct at time of publishing