Weekend Best Bets: Flemington, Rosehill, Sunshine Coast, Morphettville Parks

Our experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation this weekend, highlighted by Stakes Day at Flemington.

OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation this weekend, highlighted by Stakes Day at Flemington.

Last week … Five winners. Lincoln Moore delivered the best result with his value bet Savatag winning at $8.50. Simon Moy was on the money with Sunlight ($5.50), while Michael Manley and Darren Prendergast nailed it with Osborne Bulls ($3). Brad Davidson was on target with Handle The Truth ($3) and Matt Jones bounced back to winning form with Newsfan ($2.40).

SATURDAY (AEDT)

ROSEHILL (9 races, start 12pm), FLEMINGTON (9 races, 12.15pm), SUNSHINE COAST (9 races, 12.42pm), MORPHETTVILLE PARKS (8 races, 1.01pm), ASCOT (8 races, 3.54pm).

FLEMINGTON

MICHAEL MANLEY (Herald Sun). Form: 11571

BLAIR HOUSE (Race 8, No. 3 — $2.25)

He’s got compelling form to win this. Great effort at his last start when just beaten by Cox Plate runner-up Benbatl in the Caulfield Stakes stamps him as the one to beat.

Value bet: REDKIRK WARRIOR (Race 7, No. 4 — $11)

GLENN McFARLANE (Herald Sun). Form: 11175

BLAIR HOUSE (Race 8, No.3 — $2.25)

Gave Benbatl a scare at Caulfield and that form was franked when that horse ran a super second to Winx in the Cox Plate.

Value bet: JAAMAH (Race 5, No.7 — $4.80)

Blair House (left) pushed eventual Cox Plate runner-up Benbatl all the way in the Ladbrokes Stakes at Caulfield. Picture: AAP

SIMON MOY (SuperRacing). Form: 44675

TEMPLE OF BEL (Race 6, No. 1 — $7.50)

Another horror draw but distance should suit after came from rear of field last start to just finish off placegetters. Top chance

Value bet: LIBRAN (Race 5, No. 1 — $7.50)

CHRIS VERNUCCIO (SuperRacing). Form: 31272

YULONG JANUARY (Race 3, No.4 — $3.90)

Had to contend with a riderless horse when second at Caulfield. He split Ranier and Wild Planet, who ran the quinella on Derby Day.

Value bet: REDZEL (Race 7, No. 1 — $4.80)

DARREN PRENDERGAST (SuperRacing). Form: 13741

BLAIR HOUSE (Race 8, No. 3 — $2.25)

Charlie Appleby can round off another successful spring carnival with victory with Blair House. Has put in two good runs at Caulfield in strong form races. Stick with him.

Value bet: KEMENTARI (Race 7, No. 7 — $7)

NICK QUINN (TAB). Form: 17115

YULONG JANUARY (Race 3, No. 4 — $3.90)

Classy colt who could be undefeated if not pestered by a riderless horse last start when sticking on bravely for second behind Ranier who franked that form by winning the opening race on Derby Day.

Value bet: KEMENTARI (Race 7, No. 7 — $7)

MARKETS: TAB FIXED ODDS

Yulong January is putting together a good record and will be hard to beat again. Picture: AAP

ROSEHILL

RAY THOMAS (Daily Telegraph). Form: 23352

SEXY EYES (Race 4, No. 2 — $1.45)

She is at her peak after three runs from a spell and the 1500m on her home track is ideal. She will be stalking the leaders with the run of the race and looks very hard to beat.

Value bet: CARILLON (Race 3, No. 7 — $6.50)

MATT JONES (Daily Telegragh). Form: 12521

MONTRACHET (Race 9, No. 10 — $7)

Lightly-raced Team Hawkes mare finished close up in the Hawkesbury Guineas in April. Has a good fresh record.

Value bet: KARAVALI (Race 4, No. 1 — $10)

SHAYNE O’CASS (Sportsman). Form: 15466

EXHILARATES (Race 1, No. 3 — $2)

This filly was bought by Godolphin for $600,000 at the Magic Millions Sale. She was very good in her one trial when second in a 745m heat at Randwick on October 30.

Value bet: ARRONDISSEMENT (Race 4, No. 7 — $51)

MARKETS: TAB FIXED ODDS

MORPHETTVILLE PARKS

LINCOLN MOORE (The Advertiser). Form: 59342

DEBT COLLECTOR (Race 7, No. 3 — $2.70)

Big fan of this bloke and plenty oto like about his return to winning form last time. Drawn perfectly in gate four and sure to take a power of beating.

Value bet: LIBERTY LOVER (Race 3, No. 8 — $26)

MARKETS: TAB FIXED ODDS

SUNSHINE COAST

NATHAN EXELBY (The Courier-Mail). Form: x2130

HOLD THE LINE (Race 8, No. 4 — $3.20)

Unbeaten in two attempts last time in ratings good enough to win this, but always looked like she would be better after a break. Loved the look of her recent trial and suspect she has made that improvement.

Value bet: SCORCHA (Race 9, No. 13 — $11)

MARKETS: TAB FIXED ODDS

*Note: TAB Fixed Odds prices correct at time of publishing.