South Aussie form student Heath Pope believes he’s found a terrific play late in the day at Saturday’s Murray Bridge meeting.
Pope is siding a likely sharp improver, Legless Lady which he rates at $3.75 and is currently being offered at better than $5.
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Here are this week’s tips.
ALOTAFUN (Race 1 No 6) On first inspection, I thought she was slightly disappointing when safely held here first-up over 1000m but when reviewing the race I had a rethink and came to the conclusion that the 1000m trip was simply too short, she only got going when the race was over. Fitter with that run under her belt and the rise to 1200m on a big track appeals. Won second-up last campaign over 1100m in a much easier race but down on 54kg in a slightly harder grade than the first-up run, she can bounce back. Rates on top at $3.30. BET: WIN
THE MAGISTRATE (Race 2 No 6) Honest Sam Burford-trained gelding that is now ready to break through after two close and strong second placed efforts. Last time out was only just gunned down late by Howl and he meets him 2kg better from that clash. Prior to that he gave Celsius Star a big shock. Drawn ideally to put himself straight on speed and make his own luck up. Should give another big sight with no weight on his back and rates at $4. BET: WIN
EXALTED FIRE (Race 6 No 2) Resumes here in what appears to be a moderate Benchmark 64 affair with two solid trials under the belt. Last prep he was beaten three lengths when resuming in a similar grade of race, but his ratings figures suggest he can figure here. Form when last in work was honest and more than capable of taking up a forward position here on his home track. Rates a solid $5.50 play. BET: EACH-WAY
LEGLESS LADY (Race 7 No 5) On her day this mare is above average. First-up she indicated she had returned super when charging hard late into second behind Star Hills. Since then nothing has gone her way in two runs, both in much tougher Group 3 and Benchmark 86 races. Best career win came with a similar set up to this, seven day back-up, this track and distance on soft ground. Drops sharply drop in grade back to Benchmark 70 level and she presents as a sharp improver. Rates a terrific play at $3.75. BET: WIN