Best bets and value play for The Valley races Friday night

An emerging talent from the Tony and Calvin McEvoy camp can continue on his winning way as part of a strong book of rides for top jockey Blake Shinn at The Valley on Friday night.

News Corp form analyst Brad Waters looks at Friday night’s meeting at The Valley.

BEST BET

MALLETIER (Race 2 No.2 – $2.40)

The three-year-old has posted two terrific wins at his latest runs. No reason he can’t complete the hat trick.

NEXT BEST

STEAMY MIST (Race 1 No.11 – $7)

This filly has looked smart at the jumpouts and should go close to notching a debut win.

BEAST MODE (Race 4 No.2 – $5)

Lindsay Park freshened Beast Mode after his Tassie trip. His recent jumpout at Flemington was the prefer preparation for his return.

VALUE BET

LADY DI DI (Race 8 No.5 – $9)

She needs a little luck with her racing style but Lady Di Di is racing well and looks a good chance in the last.

THE JOCKEY

BLAKE SHINN

Jockey Blake Shinn heads to The Valley for six rides on Friday. STAR RAPPER (Race 1 No.2 – $2.70), MALLETIER (Race 2 No.2 – $2.40), WONDEREACH (Race 4 No.9 – $5.50), TOMBA (Race 6 No.5 – $3), STYLISH (Race 7 No.9 – $4.20), LADY DI DI (Race 8 No.5 – $9).

Originally published as Best bets and value play for The Valley races Friday night