The Battler's Big Value
Published: 23 Oct 2015
A big comeback - Complacent after beating Kermadec in the Chelmsford Stakes
It's Cox Plate day! With hard-fought racing at Moonee Valley and a tricky track forecast for Royal Randwick's support meeting, there's more than enough chances to find value.
Keep an eye on the conditions in both states, if they are getting OFF RAILS, horses like HIGHLAND REEL in the Cox Plate and HERNE'S OAK in Sydney might not be favoured nearer the inside.
As always, The Bookie Battler has a candid look at some value chances.
The Cox Plate - COMPLACENT $23
"Horses that win this race at odds get the sneaky inside run. Hoping James Doyle finds the needle-eye gap when it's there. The value."
Gun run - Complacent could follow the imports through and fight on best
Race 10 Moonee Valley - ATLANTIS DREAM $6
"She had no love last time and ol' D K Weir is a man not to be messed with in these Carnival races. The get out bet."
Race 7 Royal Randwick - EMINENT DUKE $7.5
"I'm no royalty, but I'm the King of the punt down at the pub. This Duke is flying and the odds have got me in."
Ready for town - Eminent Duke is in career best form
Race 9 Royal Randwick - OXFORD HEART $41
"Stuck wide two starts ago and Shinn hardly rode her last time. The big odds in one hell of a lottery."
Check out the Race Guide for the Cox Plate here and the full market here.