The Battler's Big Value
Published: 20 Feb 2015
Bold galloper - Foreign Prince will give you a sight at odds
The ponies are going through their gears ahead of the Carnival and the trick is not doing your cash before they're wound up.
You wouldn't be surprised if Sweynesse, Hampton Court and Thunder Lady all turned up carrying a few extra pounds. Keep an eye on the yard and betting to see which horses are ready on the day.
The Race Guide's Bookie Battler has a candid look at some runners at good value.
Flemington - Lankan Rupee $2.5 + Maximiser
"The Hawkes boys love talking up a boom, but I'm sticking solid with the champ. Massive odds in a two horse race and Luxbet is paying 'overs'"
Get the Maximiser - guaranteed 10% more winnings than the best price out of Sportsbet’s Top Tote Plus, Tom Waterhouse’s Tom’s Div and Sportingbet’s Best Tote Plus (max stake $250 and conditions apply)
Value at short odds - Lankan Rupee is going around at a good price today
Race 2 - Law $4.4
"Waller would love to get this ex-Waterhouse pony firing. Reckon he is."
Ready to fire - Law is primed first-up
Race 4 - Foreign Prince $12
"If I get this Prince home at odds I want a Tony Abbott knighthood. Love the odds."
Big odds - Foreign Prince is good each-way odds today
Race 6 - Meursault $12
"They've got the key to this guy now, go hard and go early. Sounds good to me."
Big winner - Meursault led all the way to win easily at Canterbury
Race 7 - Scream Machine $19
"Decent ponies in barrier 1 at odds are a good mix. Hoping trainer Jason Coyle can find the magic to turn things around."
Drawn well - Scream Machine gets his last chance today
Race 8 - Black Revolver $6.5
"Waller only gave him a cheeky warm-up last start I reckon. On the back-up and I'm getting on."
Better this time - Black Revolver will enjoy a likely Strong Tempo