The Battler's Big Value - Villiers Day

Published: 13 Dec 2014

The Royal Randwick circuit could throw up a few tricks today with the rain about this week. As always, The Race Guides 'Bookie Battler' has a candid look at a few long-priced runners.

Race 2 - ALCONEX FIRE HANDICAP / No. 6 Barge and Charge $9.5 > $7.5

"A back-up, distance change and wet track throw up a few questions. Just reckon they gave him an easy time last week. I'm on again at the value."

Big and bold - Barge and Charge can back up and win

Race 3 - CHRISTMAS CUP / No. 7 Terai $4.6 > $5.0

"Sometimes you can get a bit tricky with the form. This girl won last start and did it well enough for me. I'm on."

Winning form - Terai held them off last start

Race 6 - INGLIS VILLIERS / No. 8 Estonian Princess $8.0 -> $7.5

"You don't go broke backing ponies that try their heart out. This girl puts in and puts money in the bank. I'm on."  

Tough Princess - Estonian Princess fights hard in her races

Race 8 - ATC AUTUMN HOSPITALITY ON SALE HANDICAP / No. 4 Nisroc $9.5 -> $9.0

"You have to be pretty good to get 4 wins from 8. Taylor couldn't drive a Mini through the Sydney heads sometimes, but the value has got me. I'm on." 

Over to you Taylor - The young apprentice has a good ride in the last