On The Punt: Best bets and value picks for Seymour on Thursday

Punters who launched into a promising Kiwi import last time out were left disappointed … but they shouldn’t jump off when he has his second Australian start at Seymour on Thursday.

Andy Win (no.5) flashes home behind Everything Counts at Kilmore last month. Picture: Brett Holburt / Racing Photos

Form analyst Daniel Sankey presents his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow for Thursday racing at Seymour.

BEST BET
ANDY WIN (Race 7 No.4 – $4.40): Kiwi import met with heavy market support when just missing at Kilmore in his first Australian run. Extra fitness and distance in his favour today.

NEXT BEST
WHITE BEAR (Race 8 No.5 – $3.60): First run back since July and both wins have come when fresh. Just needs to run up to his city form from last prep to be winning this.

KING NEPTUNE (Race 6 No.9 – $6.50): Back from a six-week break but looks primed to perform fresh following a seven-length trial win at Ballarat. Can break through for win number two today.

VALUE BET
THE NEGOTIATOR (Race 5 No.3 – $12): Knocking on the door after two placings at Moonee Valley and carries just 2kg above the minimum thanks to Nadia Daniels’ claim. Will be flashing home.

THE JOCKEY – CRAIG WILLIAMS
The Group 1 hoop has five terrific winning chances at Seymour on Thursday. CANDLE IN THE DARK (Race 2 No.9 – $6), CHICAGO KING (Race 3 No.5 – $4.80), SCINTILLANTE (Race 4 No.5 – $1.90), CASTLE ON HIGH (Race 6 No.6 – $2.90), CAVALRY MAN (Race 7 No.1 – $4.40).

Originally published as On The Punt: Best bets and value picks for Seymour on Thursday