Best bookmaker odds & free racing tips to start 2016 as a winner
THE bookmakers have released their best bets for racing at Flemington on New Year’s Day and Saturday’s Randwick meeting with special emphasis on the $150,000 Standish Handicap in Victoria.
There is currently a field of 12 engaged where the Ellerton/Zahra-trained Durendal is the raging favourite at $2.90.
They have also provided us with their day’s best and value tips of the day – we’ve taken a sneaky look at there looks to be plenty of value among those runners. Horsebetting.com.au have also provided our best tips of the day at Flemington and Randwick.
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Bookmakers Standish Handicap selections
All four bookmakers have labeled Durendal as their top Standish Handicap selection. Some bookmakers are offering $3 which might not last long given the comments below.
Sportsbet.com.au – Durendal ($3)
“Impressive last start winner down the straight and drawn perfectly again in this. Damian Lane is on top of his game and the Ellerton/Zahra camp are also in great form. Should be very hard to toss.”
WilliamHill.com.au – Durendal ($2.90)
“Strong effort last start win finishing off well, steps up to Group company but looks to be well weighted and with good record at this distance expect to see him in the finish and the one to beat her.”
“Improved at each of his three runs this preparation including last start when runner-up behind Durendal. Came off a 39 day break before that so should be even fitter here. Look for him to be coming late again.”
CrownBet.com.au – Durendal ($2.90)
“Has collected successive wins since coming out of the hot form race won by Malaguerra, the most recent of which was here. Strikes a field that is without a horse having won at their last two starts.”
Bookmakers best bets and value runners
CrownBet.com.au Day’s Best – Danjeu ($4.60) Race 8, Flemington
“The switch to Melbourne has clearly don the job for this bloke, his form over 2400m or further ensuring he’s the one to beat in this field. Gets in on the minimum, the wide draw shouldn’t deter punters.”
Value runner – Abbasso ($7.50)
“His winter form reads well for a forward run here despite not winning first-up previously. Ran second to The United States and won a race here in July against a handy field. Damien Oliver on also enthuses.”
Bet365.com.au’s Day’s Best – Orcym Sam ($21) Race 4, Randwick
“Not often the combo of Gwenda Markwell and Scott Pollard come to town so need to respect this fella resuming. Won at Kembla before a second behind subsequent city winner Andsoitiswritten back in August.”
Value runner – Danjeu ($4.60)
“Has held its form well since transferring down from Sydney two starts ago. Bred to suggest the 2800m won’t be a problem and expecting Ben Melham to work forward from the wide draw. Tough to beat.”
WilliamHill.com.au’s Day’s Best – Ultimate Shock ($2.60) Race 4, Randwick
“Impressive win when resuming mid-week grade easy late, showing signs of above average ability and still looks to be learning so expect further improvement with him and expect him to be winning here.”
Value runner – Trafalgar ($7.50)
“Solid win on debut in provincial grade, stronger company here but looks as though the extra distance will suit it and looks to be the better value between the two Waller runners here.”
Sportsbet.com.au’s Day’s Best – We’ve Got This ($3.40) Race 2, Flemington
“Should appreciate the firm track on offer at Flemington and is racing well of late. Chris Symons will have to make a decision early on whether to go forward, but backing him to find a nice spot.”
Value runner – Underestimation ($8)
“Tony McEvoy resumes this gelding over 1400m and has the services of Craig Williams. He has adopted the same tactics in the past and been successful, he looks a good each-way bet at the current price.”
Horsebetting.com.au New Year’s Day selections
Flemington:
Race 5 – Rough Justice ($3.60 at Sportsbet.com.au)
“Scored a solid win when returning from a spell last start and it loves running down the Flemington straight. Drawing barrier 12 is a positive so don’t be concerned about the wide gate.”
Race 9 – Del Prado ($4.20 at Bet365.com.au)
“Second favourite behind Burning Front, but it gets a 2.5kg benefit from the claim of Tom Sadler. Strong winner fresh up and it has since performed very well in a recent jumpout.”
Randwick:
Race 4 – Ultimate Shock ($2.50 at CrownBet.com.au)
Former New Zealand-trainer runner which created a big impression winning at Warwick Farm. Awkward draw, but it looks to have plenty of talent.”
Race 8 – Cauthen’s Power ($4 at WilliamHill.com.au)
“Had a vet problem two back and it raced accordingly last time out. James McDonald is back in the saddle and it should be ready to fire against a weak field.”