After a long hiatus, racing returns to Moonee Valley on Saturday for a nine-race program. Our best bet comes over the iconic 2040m Cox Plate trip.
Best Bet
Lincoln Rocks will have to come from last but with a couple of natural leaders engaged the tempo will be on. The gelding is in superb form, coming off a scintillating win first up at Sale before going to Sandown and flashing home to run third in what has proven a strong form race. Against a moderate field he can run over them late.
Recommended Price: $3.30
Confidence Level: 4.5/5
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Waimarie has struck a rich vein of form and should be able to win her second consecutive race. The mare was a comfortable all the way winner at Sandown last time and her ability to race on speed is a big advantage once again. She drops in weight into a race where most of them have found their mark.
Recommended Price: $3.00
Confidence Level: 4.5/5
Going with the Sydney staying form in this 2500m contest. Perfect Play has yet to record a win in Australia but has been knocking on the door with a succession of placings. Back in slightly easier company and from a favourable draw, the Neasham/Archibald gelding looks primed to break through.
Recommended Price: $5.00
Confidence Level: 3/5
Smokin’ Romans hasn’t found the winners stall since the 2022 Turnbull Stakes but he is knocking on the door to win one and is very well placed against this field. The gelding has won two of four at this track and in a race without a lot of natural pressure he should get the right run on speed.
Recommended Price: $5.00
Confidence Level: 3.5/5
Ranting doesn’t win out of turn but he is a talented horse on his day and his first two runs this time in have pointed to another win. The pace should be on here from the outset and he does race well at the Valley. Can run over them late at big odds.
Recommended Price: $11
Confidence Level: 3/5
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