Midweek Best Bets

OUR experts give you an early shot at finding that elusive midweek winner as they look at the major cards around the nation.

Cup day races at Royal Randwick

OUR experts give you an early shot at finding that elusive midweek winner as they look at the major cards around the nation.

CANTERBURY

NIC ASHMAN (The Daily Telegraph)

MAJESTIC BEAST

Race 7, No. 3

Been flogged 40 lengths at his past two starts and that’s why he’s $51 in early markets. But he could improve sharply here onto a dry track. Rail out 6m and this bloke likes to roll.

STEPHEN ZAMMIT (The Daily Telegraph)

ROYAL ADVENTURE

Race 7, No. 1

This mare, trained by Matthew Smith, led throughout to score at Warwick Farm in mid-April, then again dominated throughout at this track on April 29. Gets in with just 1kg over the limit after the claim for young Innes and can lead them all on a merry chase again.

JOHN DAVIS (The Daily Telegraph)

GRUNDERZEIT

Race 5, No. 6

Boasts strong first-up figures and is unbeaten at this track. Soft Warwick Farm trial should have him cherry ripe for a first-up victory.

SALE

MICHAEL MANLEY (Herald Sun)

CALUSA

Race 12, No. 9

Well bred filly who impressed winning at Pakenham last start. Up in grade and taking on older mares but has a lot of upside.

SIMON MOY (Super Racing)

BELESRON

Race 7, No. 8

Made ground from widest draw when second at Caulfield over 1100m recently. Draw doesn’t suit again, but distance should help. Moody camp runner that shows plenty of potential.

IPSWICH

BRAD DAVIDSON (Gold Coast Bulletin)

GROOVY GAL

Race 2, No.4

Was found to have cardiac arrhythmia after tailing off at Doomben last start and she was well backed that day. Her form before that was good and the word is she hasn’t missed a beat since her last-start flop. She should lead and prove hard to catch around Ipswich.

BALAKLAVA

BEN SCADDEN (The Advertiser)

NOVIKOV

Race 7, No. 2

This former Queensland gelding has proved very competitive in much stronger company at Morphettville at his past two runs, including a two-length fourth to the talented Gamblin’ Guru last time. He’s drawn poorly but should appreciate the wide expanses of Balaklava. Expect him to finish over the top of them.

Originally published as Midweek Best Bets