Opening Trades
Published: 15 Jun 2016
Time to strike - Piamimi is even better placed than her last start, where she was well-backed
Markets are now open for the weekend of racing at Ipswich, Rosehill Gardens and Moonee Valley.
Queensland's Winter Carnival only has a few more weeks left before it wraps up and the Ipswich Cup is the focus of most early betting attention this Saturday. Moonee Valley and Rosehill Gardens host off-season meetings with good numbers of acceptances.
The Analyst Team has scoured the early markets and found five early 'buys' for this weekend.
all odds provided by CrownBet
Ipswich Cup
BUY MAURUS at $2.65
"He showed a great ability to get around tight turns at Doomben in his last two starts, making ground on the home bend while most others were under pressure to hold their ground. His ability to take off early and sustain makes him the one to beat on Saturday.
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Rosehill Race 6
BUY BETTER NOT BLUE at $9
"Had some excuses at Rosehill last start and the 1,350 metres on a soft track is the ideal set-up for him. Loves to settle out wide and come with a withering burst down the outside."
Rosehill Race 7
BUY MAGICAL STANCE at $5.5
"Not many people missed his first-up run, but the odds are still holding up. Taking an each-way price about the class galloper in the field is always a smart strategy. Good early bet."
Rosehill Race 8
BUY PIAMIMI at $16
"There was a lot of money for her last week on a track that was perhaps a touch too heavy. She still ran well though and her 6th to Clearly Innocent at the start prior is a good enough effort to win this. Big odds for an in-form mare."
Moonee Valley Race 9
BUY KIEVANN at $11
"Recent form is very strong, hitting the line well first-up over 1,000 metres. The price has stayed long given the wide barrier which may not be an issue by this late stage of the day. Should firm."