The Battler's Big Value

Published: 10 Apr 2015

Loves the mud - Bring Me the Maid has already tasted success at a wet Randwick

It's Day 2 of The Championships, and still a wet track to contend with. The Queen Elizabeth Stakes is now left without the pre-race favourite, however still looms as an epic contest with between gallopers from all corners of the globe. We also get to see the stayers over the time honoured Sydney Cup.

Ten races, big fields and lots of competition means there could be a few winners at odds.

As always, The Race Guide's Bookie Battler has a look at a few that could surprise at a big price.

Race 4 - Serenade $5.50

"Gets a genius jockey in Craig Williams and she'd charge through a barn door to win. Love a tough pony. I'm on."

Great odds - Serenade chased well in the Golden Slipper

Race 5 - Bring Me the Maid $7.50

"This is the feather-weight fighter I want in my corner. She's a 'mudder' that puts in every time. I'm on. "

A real mudder - Bring Me the Maid is a small and dynamic filly that loves the mud

Race 8 - Dominant $17

"I've hear whispers that he has been crying out for the two miles. Joao jumps on and so do I. Like the odds."

Can deliver a sprint at the end - Dominant steps out for his second run in Australia

Race 10 - Griante $8

"When she's firing, you want to have this girl in your corner. She doesn't take any prisoners. I'm on."

Shows fight - Griante is a strong and tough mare with a turn-of-foot