Best bets and value play for The Valley races Friday night

Promising gelding Glenfinnan can improve on a strong first-up second while a $15 chance could overcome a tricky barrier at Friday night’s meeting at The Valley.

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

BEST BET

GLENFINNAN (Race 4 No.1 – $2.70)

Bumped into a smart one when resuming at Pakenham but will be fitter and can go one better at The Valley.

NEXT BEST

TAX FREE PROPHET (Race 5 No.2 – $7)

The honest sprinter finds himself in a winnable race after a good third at Mornington. He’s drawn to have every chance.

NEPRAVDA (Race 7 No.6 – $4.20)

Nepravda was too good when resuming at Mornington last time out and can make the jump to city racing on Friday.

VALUE BET

OUTCASTER (Race 6 No.7 – $15)

Outcaster is racing honestly and chased solidly at Mornington last time. She’s drawn wide but could overcome it.

THE JOCKEY

JAMIE MOTT

Jockey Jamie Mott heads to The Valley for six rides on Friday night. BAZABALL REWARD (Race 1 No. 2 – $4.20), MOON AND BACK (Race 2 No. 2 – $4.40), BARNAGE (Race 5 No. 4 – $6.50), LYGON STREET LUIGI (Race 6 No. 5 – $4.40), HUSTLE IN HEELS (Race 7 No. 3 – $2.50), EXCESS (Race 8 No. 4 – $7).

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