Sandown Park – Best Bets
Best Bet 1 — SRM: 6 & 8 Top 4 (Race 1)
Why:
- ROYCE VAN WINKLE (6) has placed in 4 of 5 starts, musters early and sticks on late.
- CHARENTE JEWEL (8) is a consistent place-getter and handles pressure when sitting just off the speed.
Play: Same Race Multi → 6 & 8 both Top 4
Alt SRM: 4 to Win + 6 & 8 Top 4
Best Bet 2 — BETTY’S GARDEN (Race 2, Box 6)
Reasoning:
Provincial form has been strong and she has the early pace to cross and lead. Main danger Matchbox Beast can miss the kick — if Betty finds the arm, she’ll be very hard to run down.
Play: Win — BETTY’S GARDEN (6)
Confidence: ★★★★☆
Best Bet 3 — ZIPPER ON TIME (Race 6, Box 7)
Reasoning:
One of the most exciting NSW speedsters in work. Her first two sectionals are elite, tailor-made for Sandown. Step clean → runs time → wins.
Play: Win — ZIPPER ON TIME (7)
Confidence: ★★★★★
Best Bet 4 — BAREFOOT ZULU (Race 4, Box 8)
Reasoning:
Flying right now. Last run was electric and the wide draw suits perfectly. Can stay off the rail and launch late.
Play: Win — BAREFOOT ZULU (8)
Confidence: ★★★★☆
Wentworth Park – Best Bets
1) Best Bet — R8 ZIPPING SHAYNA (Box 4)
Class runner of the race. Leads → rails → breaks them.
Play: Win — ZIPPING SHAYNA (4)
Confidence: ★★★★★
2) Next Best — R4 KIWI HARRY (Box 1)
Draws to get the right run and has been competing well in stronger races. Will be strong late.
Play: Win — KIWI HARRY (1)
Confidence: ★★★★☆
3) Value Play — R5 MAGICAL ANG (Box 7)
Elite early pace and can cross and lead. If she finds the arm — they won’t catch her.
Play: Win — MAGICAL ANG (7)
Confidence: ★★★★☆
4) Strong Late — R6 BOTH BOWERS ACE (Box 7)
Drops in class and maps for a perfect stalking run. Powerful last 100m.
Play: Win — BOTH BOWERS ACE (7)
Confidence: ★★★★☆