Brad Waters’ best bets and value play for Tuesday’s Swan Hill races

A runner dropping back from a competitive city outing will spearhead Patrick and Michelle Payne’s strong team at Tuesday’s Swan Hill meeting.

Racenet and The Herald-Sun form analyst Brad Waters looks at Tuesday’s Swan Hill meeting.

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BEST BET
SIMPLE TIMES (Race 8 No. 2 – $4.50)
Heads back to the provincials after a solid run down the straight at Flemington. Hard to beat despite the 62.5kg.

NEXT BEST
SOUTHERN MONEY (Race 2 No. 9 – $2.30)

Has started her career with two excellent placings. She’s poised to break through at Swan Hill on Tuesday.

IT’S MAUI’S GOLD (Race 5 No. 1 – $4.80)
Consistent locally-trained sprinter that was narrowly beaten at Mildura last time. He’ll be harder to hold out on his home track.

VALUE BET
CORTAIN (Race 7 No. 4 – $7)
Wasn’t disgraced after racing on the speed in a harder race at Sale last time. The 1600m is his best trip and he can improve.

THE JOCKEY
LUKE CURRIE
Trainers Patrick and Michelle Payne have booked Currie for seven rides at Swan Hill on Tuesday. VERONA ROPES (Race 2 No. 7 – $4.20), FRONTLINE ACTION (Race 3 No. 10 – $6), THE INEOS (Race 4 No. 3 – $3.20), JUDGE KELLIE (Race 5 No. 3 – $4.80), MIDNIGHT LADY (Race 6 No. 3 – $2.20), BUNJIL (Race 7 No. 3 – $3.50), SIMPLE TIMES (Race 8 No. 2 – $4.50).

Originally published as Brad Waters’ best bets and value play for Tuesday’s Swan Hill races