Midweek racing heads to Canterbury and Mick Gannon has pinpointed two runners that shape as clear standouts on a likely rain-affected surface.
With the track expected to play to those who can close late, Mick is backing a pair of gallopers well-suited to the conditions.
These include one at big overs and another primed to strike off the back of a sharp trial and a recent gear change.
Mick continues to nail his best bets at a good rate!
This son of The Autumn Sun is now fourth-up and ready to peak, and looks set to relish the conditions.
He’s proven on wet ground, and in a race stacked with early pressure, his get-back-and-run-on pattern is ideal.
From the back of the field, he’ll be suited by the long Canterbury straight and will be charging home late.
Rated a $5.50 chance, he's been well over the odds early at $11.00.
Verdict: Big overs in a winnable race — each way all day.
Made a big impression on debut when winning on a Heavy 9, and now returns as a gelded horse with two trials under the belt.
His most recent trial behind Givemethebeatboys was strong, suggesting he's come back in terrific order.
Drawn to land in a perfect spot and gets the ideal set-up to go on with it.
Verdict: Rated $1.80 in the book — take the early $2.20 with confidence. Top play of the card.
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