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