Top 5 Early Insights

Published: 19 Jan 2017

No. 1 Watch the Weather

"Rain is forecast on Friday in both Sydney and Melbourne, 90% chance of 10 to 15mm in Sydney as at Thursday 6pm, while Melbourne is forecast to get 10 to 30mm (95% chance). Factor that into your bets if you're having a nibble early."

No. 2 Solid as a Rock

"New trainer Jay Hopkins has taken over family-owned horse GOT UNDERS this prep and he's got the tough on-pacer in great form. Two eye-catching runs over 1,200 metres have him ready for the step up now. He's run a place 27 of 43 starts so make sure you back him each-way!"

Bet on GOT UNDERS now at $13 / $3.6

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No. 3 Handicapper's Exacta

"The VOBIS Gold Star at Moonee Valley on the weekend brings together a big mix of classes. Thanks to the Set Weights, BURNING FRONT and REFULGENT get in cheaply compared to some pretty average opposition. If you believe the handicapper's ratings, BURNING FRONT wins by 4 lengths from REFULGENT with 5 lengths back to a bunch in 3rd!"

Bet on BURNING FRONT and REFULGENT in an Exacta

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No. 4 Trust in Times?

"Both CAUTHEN'S POWER and OLYMPIC ACADEMY looked good last start at Warwick Farm over the mile. It was a strange race though, both favourites failing and the time didn't impress. Best to work around them this weekend?"

Bet on LIAPARI at $4.4 and SONG AND LAUGHTER at $10

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No. 5 Not a Bad Ninth

"The form guide doesn't look good for Kris Lees-trained mare MAGIC OF DREAMS, running 9th behind To Be Sure first-up. But it was a hard luck story from the time they reached the turn and she never got a look at them. The early odds are tempting."

Bet on MAGIC OF DREAMS now at $8.5

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