Gilbert Gardiner provides his best bets for racing at Benalla on Monday
Racing heads to Benalla on Monday where Gilbert Gardiner expects an ex-Hong Kong galloper to get punters off on the right note.
Herald Sun racing writer Gilbert Gardiner previews racing at Benalla on Monday where seven races will be run and won.
FIELDS AND FORM BENALLA ON MONDAY
BEST BET
R4 No.2 $2.40
Ex-Hong Kong galloper has placed third in two Australian starts to date at Ballarat and Ararat respectively. Drawn wide but up to this assignment.
NEXT BEST
R2 No.3 $2.80
Four-start maiden but runner-up the past two and finds a suitable race here. Should lead or go close to from barrier four be hard to run down.
R6 No.4 $4.40
Won and placed third the past two starts, both 1600m races at Bendigo. Should find this a bit easier and appreciate speed in the race. Watch for him late.
VALUE BET
R5 No.7 $7
Deserved win last start at Avoca and could go on with the job despite being deep in the campaign.
THE JOCKEY
KNUCKLE (R3 No.5 $11), ABSOLUTE SUNSHINE (R4 No.2 $2.40) and ASHAU VALLEY (R5 No.1 $6.50).
Originally published as Gilbert Gardiner provides his best bets for racing at Benalla on Monday
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