Friday racing at Canberra and putting our faith in the Keith Dryden stable to get the job done.
CANBERRA
Best Bet: Race 5 Tavolo (No. 11)
Counting on the Bookies being a bit more generous as the day progresses however the Rob Potter-trained Tavolo does look the standout bet at Canberra Friday. A four-year-old daughter of Zariz, Tavolo has been placed both runs to date at Albury and Bathurst. Senior jockey Damon Budler takes over from an apprentice and should be able to give Tavolo a gun run launching from barrier four, today looks the day.
Value Bet: Race 7 Emma’s Gift (No. 1)
The Keith Dryden-trained Emma’s Gift resumes without a trial however that’s been the same in previous preparations and the mare has won twice first up in five campaigns and finished a close second at Moruya resuming last time in before going on to win three races later in the preparation. In with a winnable weight after the 2kg claim for apprentice Olivia Chambers, expecting Emma’s Gift to be right in the thick of things at good odds when the judge calls a halt on Friday.
Race by Race Tips and Value Prices
Race 1: (3) Tallingas Prince $3.60, (5) Lynber $3.80, (2) Sugoi Legend $3.90, (1) Eight Willows $10+
Race 2: (6) Shecanmixit $4.20, (1) Missile Leader $6.00, (11) Prophet Time $6.00, (2) Inveterate $9.50
Race 3: (3) Verbek $3.80, (6) Region Time $4.60, (7) Turnaround Time $7.00, (5) Departing Bullet $9.00
Race 4: (9) Super Kontiki $4.60, (1) Heart Of Vancouver $4.70, (2) Varoom $7.50, (3) Lethal Lady $8.50
Race 5: (11) Tavolo $2.90, (5) Sherman $4.80, (2) Flying Ned $8.00, (4) Rangatira $8.50
Race 6: (5) Wagunda $5.50, (3) Calmer Karma $6.50, (10) Capital Venture $7.00, (11) Hell Right $10+
Race 7: (1) Emma’s Gift $4.90, (8) Accrue $6.00, (4) Almost Persuaded $6.50, (6) Devine Miss $8.50
Race 8: (2) Epaullo Creed $2.80, (1) White Liar $4.50, (3) Heavenly Prophet $9.00, (10) Hasalake $10+