Best Bets – Wednesday 15th January

BLUE VEIN sat back last and wide when resuming in a similar race this trip last start, allowing Delrico to control the tempo out in front. So it became a sit and sprint and Delrico ran a game 2nd with Blue Vein charging late to just miss catching him in 3rd. Well, he’s fitter now and meets Delrico .5kg better. I think he turns the tables. Quinella them.

The track is already slow and with afternoon showers expected I’m all over TOES IN THE WATER who is a mudlark. She is 4th up here so is perfectly fit and has placed in this class at her past 2 starts. Bring on the rain, and if so – get on.

There will be lots of interest in the filly Manaajem who scored a strong debut win last start and will be hard to beat, but I’m on RUSSIAN SNITZEL. She is resuming here and flies while fresh. Add to that she is very fast early and has won recent trials. I think she will cross these and lead them a merry dance. Quinella them.

I will have a bet, but not a big one. Backing unraced youngsters is a gamble, but when others have piled on overnight bringing a price in from $11 to $4.80 it’s worth noting. So, I’m on AREZZO here for Team Hayes. They have engaged top rider Mark Zahra too which suggests where there is smoke there is fire.