While the Group 1 action in Victoria may have concluded for the year, the quality of racing remains top-notch.
Saturday’s feature meeting at Cranbourne Racecourse offers a stacked card, promising thrilling contests for racing enthusiasts and plenty of opportunities for punters to cash in.
With a track that typically favours on-pace runners and warm weather conditions expected, the stage is set for an exciting day of racing.
I’ve identified two standout bets that look exceptionally hard to beat.
Let’s dive in.
Cody continues to nail his best bets at a good rate!
This race looks like a two-horse contest, and Tiz Invincible emerges as the clear pick of the pair.
Last start, she was beaten into second place by the tougher Fancify but finished ahead of her key rival here, Konasana.
Despite already proving superior to Konasana, Tiz Invincible benefits further from a 1kg swing in the weights, tilting the scales even more in her favour.
The small Cranbourne track, known for suiting on-pace runners, aligns perfectly with Tiz Invincible’s race style.
With limited speed in the race, expect Ben Melham to position her ideally just behind the leaders and off the fence, ensuring she gets every chance in the run.
It would take significant improvement from her rivals to topple her, and she looks the one to beat.
Baraqiel continues to impress as a lightly raced six-year-old, boasting six wins from just nine starts.
He enters this race in superb form, highlighted by a commanding victory at Moonee Valley on Cox Plate Day two starts ago and a gallant fifth in the Group 1 Champions Sprint last time out.
Cranbourne’s tight-turning track bears similarities to Moonee Valley, a surface where Baraqiel thrives.
This race is set up perfectly for him, with a strong tempo up front likely to bring his powerful finishing burst into play.
Expect Baraqiel to track the speed, round up his rivals on the turn, and power away to secure his seventh career win in style.
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