Racing heads back to Morphettville Parks this weekend, with the rail out 3 metres and the track rated a Soft 6 leading into Saturday.
Typical of the winter months, the program is littered with competitive, low-profile races that look tough on paper.
However, it also presents strong betting opportunities for those willing to dig deep into tempo and map profiles.
With a track bias that traditionally favours runners on or near the pace, Heath Pope has zeroed in on several early-value selections that look primed.
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This honest gelding is knocking on the door for another win and won't find many better set-ups than this.
Drawn to land on-speed in a race lacking early tempo, Delightful Shecky looks poised to either lead or sit leaders-back on the fence.
Carries just the minimum weight and meets a field with no standout performers.
If he can control the race or peel out at the right time, he’s going to take serious catching.
Rated $5.00, he’s a genuine overlay in early markets.
Starlite Valley is another honest type who thrives when allowed to roll on-speed in moderately run races.
While she doesn't win out of turn, the setup here is ideal: low draw, soft going, and a likely sit-and-sprint affair on the Parks circuit.
She’s battle-hardened and tough to get past when up front, and looks a must-include at early each-way odds.
Rated $5.50, she’s every chance to fight out the finish.
My best of the day comes in the least inspiring race on the program, but also the most betting-friendly.
Thunder Shoc resumes off a strong first preparation where she finished close-up behind talented horses, often from tough draws and racing without luck.
This time she maps ideally from a soft draw, resumes off a sharp trial behind the impressive Caladan, and finds a maiden that’s plain by any standard.
With natural improvement and a kinder run in transit, this filly should prove too sharp for this lot.
Rated $2.50, and I'm keen to bet up.
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