Beat The Bookie value bets

OUR experts try to boost your bank balance with the best value bets of the weekend in the major cards around the nation.

Oaks Day Races at Flemington, Race 7- Earl Grey Stakes 1000m, James McDonald onboard Atmospherical wins. Melbourne. 6th November 2014. Picture : Colleen Petch.

OUR experts try to boost your bank balance with the best value bets of the weekend in the major cards around the nation.

SCONE

NIC ASHMAN (Daily Telegraph). Tipster’s recent form: 27047

ATMOSPHERICAL

Race 8, No. 8

Has superior form lines and won recent barrier trial at Warwick Farm.

TAB Fixed Odds: $8

STEPHEN ZAMMIT (Daily Telegraph). Form: 4x605

SABKHAT

Race 2, No. 6

From the John O’Shea stable, he raced on the pace and did it pretty tough throughout but did kick on gamely for second over 1900m at Canterbury on April 29. Will appreciate the big stretches of the Scone track and 2200m should suit him. Another big plus is James McDonald to do the steering.

TAB Fixed Odds: $6

JOHN DAVIS (Daily Telegraph). Form: 5395x

WOULDNT IT BE NICE

Race 8, No. 9

Never got out of his own shadow on a bottomless track at Randwick last time (was $61 to $101) but is proven second-up and most importantly, has a turn of hoof.

TAB Fixed Odds: $41

DARREN PRENDERGAST (Super Racing). Form: 35017

BOTANY BAY

Race 7, No. 11

Fastnet Rock three-year-old heads north after an impressive win at Geelong. Facing some stiff opposition here, but looks to be a horse on the rise under the capable guidance of Team Hawkes.

TAB Fixed Odds: $11

CAULFIELD

MATT STEWART (Herald Sun). Tipster’s form: 26637

GO JENNIO

Race 1, No. 4

Bombed the start at Geelong and should have finished far closer. Can turn tables.

TAB Fixed Odds: $7

MICHAEL MANLEY (Herald Sun). Form: 0x130

ORION

Race 9, No. 15

Promising galloper. Finished powerfully last start at Geelong and step up to 1600m in his favour. $8 looks appealing each-way odds.

TAB Fixed Odds: $8

SIMON MOY (Super Racing). Form: 01064

BLACK JAG

Race 7, No. 1

Old campaigner who looks well placed here. Drawn to take up usual front-running role and track conditions and distance will suit. If they’re not making ground, he could pinch it.

TAB Fixed Odds: $13

NICK QUINN (TAB). Form: 277x1

LIGHT MOTION

Race 8, No. 8

Progressive staying type who despite drawing poorly will be strong at the finish and looks a nice each-way chance.

TAB Fixed Odds: $6.50

SUNSHINE COAST

NATHAN EXELBY (The Courier-Mail). Tipster’s recent form: 26685

BLACK JET

Race 7, No. 12

Went for a break after a couple of career best efforts and expecting him to sprint well fresh here off the 77 day break. First up last time in closed nicely around 1200m at Doomben. 1300m on the big track will suit far better and this isn’t the strongest stakes race you will find.

TAB Fixed Odds: $14

BRAD DAVIDSON (Gold Coast Bulletin). Form: 50070

TINTS

Race 2, No. 7

Put the writing on the wall with a fast finishing third behind Girls Command at Toowoomba last start and this isn’t an overly strong fillies and mares handicap. Normally peaks third up and she will be the one flashing home late.

TAB Fixed Odds: $9.50

MORPHETTVILLE

LINCOLN MOORE (The Advertiser). Tipster’s recent form: 4212

MISS STEELE

Race 5, No. 3

Probably should have won the William Hill Classic when she went back from a bad draw and flew home behind Miracles Of Life. Would have been some hope in the Goodwood, instead she takes on the girls and should be a touch too smart.

TAB Fixed Odds: $4.20

BEN SCADDEN (The Advertiser). Form: 038

HEART OF A LION

Race 8, No. 2

This is a tough race with many chances but this gelding has finally started to hit his straps with strong wins at his past two. He’s drawn nicely for jockey Joe Bowditch and looks a great each-way hope.

TAB Fixed Odds: $10

ROD NICHOLSON (Herald Sun). Form: 12001

PRINCE OF BROOKLYN

Race 1, No. 6

Making debut after soft trail and super work at Caulfield on Tuesday morning. Another Mick Price youngster with plenty of toe. TAB Fixed Odds: $7

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