Weekend best bets: Caulfield, Royal Randwick, Sunshine Coast, Gawler, Ascot
In The Nooch we trust. And this week chart-topping News Racing tipster Chris Vernuccio is big on Hey Doc getting the job done as race favourite in the Australia Stakes at The Valley.
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Last week … Just two winners. Gun News Racing form analyst Chris Vernuccio continued his exceptional run with another of his best bets saluting, Red Heeler ($2.60). That’s now five of his last seven first past the post. Gilbert Gardiner (Herald Sun) also chimed in with value bet Alabama Express ($3.50) finding the line. But as a group, we need to quickly get back on the horse from a disappointing performance.
**Nathan Exelby (Brisbane), Darren Prendergast (Sydney), Nick Quinn (TAB) and Glenn McFarlane (Melbourne) are all on leave at the moment.
CAULFIELD (9 races, 12.55pm), ROYAL RANDWICK (9 races, 1.15pm), SUNSHINE COAST (9 races start, 1.23pm), GAWLER (9 races, 1.06pm), ASCOT (9 races, 3.47pm).
THE VALLEY (Friday night)
CHRIS VERNUCCIO (NewsRacing). Form: 81511
HEY DOC (Race 7 No. 1 — $2.40)
The best sprinter in the race based on his dominant win the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes last November.
Value bet: SIR PIPPIN (Caul Race 9, No. 9 — $4)
CAULFIELD
MICHAEL MANLEY (Herald Sun). Form: 23x85
YULONG JANUARY (Race 8, No. 5 — $2.50)
He’s been the form horse of the summer winning four on end. Looks well placed to make it five.
Value bet: LADY LUPINO (Race 7, No. 9 — $7.50)
GILBERT GARDINER (Herald Sun). Form: 41s61s
OCEAN DEEP (Race 2, No. 1 — $6)
Caught the eye making good ground first up at Caulfield last start and extra distance suits today.
Value bet: YOGI (Race 9, No. 1 — $8.50)
SIMON MOY (NewsRacing). Form: 23574
YULONG JANUARY (Race 8, No. 5 — $2.50)
Has made this distance his own with five of his seven victories at this range, including past four. Can do it again.
Value bet: SIR PIPPIN (Race 9, No. 9 — $4)
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ROYAL RANDWICK
RAY THOMAS (Daily Telegraph). Form: 56x33
SUPERIUM (Race 9, No. 5 — $1.95)
Superium was a controversial race morning scratching from the Magic Millions 3yo Guineas two weeks. Trainer Joe Pride was very disappointed as he felt Superium was set to run a very competitive race. Promising three-year-old coming off a luckless second to Embracer who has since won again. He looks hard to beat tomorrow.
Value bet: ALL TOO SOON (Race 5, No. 6 — $7.50)
MATT JONES (Daily Telegraph). Form: 3312s
PANDEMIC (Race 8, No. 10 — $2.80)
This Godolphin runner looks primed for a big first-up run after a slashing trial. He just needs a little luck from an inside draw and he can explode past them.
Value bet: LAURE ME IN (Race 9, No. 2 — $9)
SHAYNE O’CASS (Sportsman). Form: 2x183
PANDEMIC (Race 8 No. 10 — $2.80 )
An exciting Godolphin colt back at the beginning of what is entitled to be an ambitious autumn campaign given this horse’s obvious talent and promise. Shown himself to possess an X-Factor and he trialled like a bomb the other morning.
Value bet: TICKET TO RIDE (Race 1, No. 5 — $4.60)
GAWLER
LINCOLN MOORE (The Advertiser). Form: 8x280
SEEMINGLY DISCREET (Race 3, No. 10 — $2.35)
Smartly bred local filly who has been consistent without winning in four runs in Victoria runs, the latest at Sale when she was sent out favourite. In leading yard and gets the perfect race to break her maiden status.
Value bet: COFFEE ARMOUR (Race 5, No. 6 — $5)
s – denotes runner scratched.
x – denotes spell or vacation.