The Battler's Big Value @ Royal Randwick
Published: 04 Sep 2015
Golden touch? - Gai Waterhouse brings Arabian Gold to the track today for the first time
Midweek storms have left the Royal Randwick track at the lower end of the SOFT range, it could be a real slog up the famous Randwick rise.
Tough consistent types at good odds are the order of the day if you want to end up in front of the Bookies.
The Bookie Battler has a candid look at some big value chances.
Race 4 – CALAVERITE $14
“She's never put in a bad run, one of those fillies you can rely on. Worth a wager at big odds.”
Consistent - Claverite is a genuine type that can handle the wet
Race 5 – CRAFTINESS $4.40
“Shinn will be right on ol' man Schofield's hammer right from the jump. I know which jockey I'd rather be on. Value bet.”
The man for the job - Shinn will be staking right on the pace on Craftiness
Race 6 – ROYAL DESCENT $3.90
“Bowman will be begging Waller to give him the green light and take this warrior straight to the front. She's the toughest to beat.”
Hardest to beat - Royal Descent will be right in the race from the jump
Race 7 – ARABIAN GOLD $4.60
“Getting on this Golden grey early, the punters will jump on once they see the track rating and the barrier trial.”
Loves the wet - Arabian Gold is ready to perform first-up for Gai Waterhouse
Race 8 – CANDELARA $12
“The odds are tasty on this Baker filly, she's a good ol' fashioned swimmer. Getting on.”
Keeps fighting - Candelara can push forward and fight hard