Moonee Valley January 21st, Tips and Previews
Best Bet - Moonee Valley Race 1
6
International $2.60
I am very happy to be with the first starter International.
Her barrier trial leading into this event was impressive and business-like.
From barrier 2, I expect her to jump positively, set the tempo, and win!
The Jamie Kah and James Cummings combination is too good to ignore.
Amur has the best-exposed form.
His win on debut was solid, and he looks to have plenty of upside.
His barrier manners to date are a concern.
Next Best - Moonee Valley Race 5
10
The Nephew $4.00
The Nephew went agonisingly close to a victory last start at Sandown.
He was good at the track and distance two starts back in a higher grade.
He looks well weighted and placed here, and I expect him to be in the finish from barrier one on Saturday.
He is having an ultra-consistent preparation without winning.
Ain’tnodeeldun will run well despite the tricky barrier.
I expect this will be his peak run for the preparation, he may need some luck with his racing pattern.
Arran Bay is the class runner.
The wide alley and the allocated weight are the main concerns.
Best Roughie - Moonee Valley Race 7
5
Sacred Palace $11/$3.40
Sacred Palace will improve significantly second-up.
He did enough fresh, and if the heavens open, he is the one to beat.
From barrier one Damien Oliver will have options, and I expect the son of Sacred Falls to be savaging the line.
Dance To Dubai will start favourite after an impressive last-start victory.
She may be hard to run down if left alone in front.
Bill The Boxer must be considered after breaking the clock carrying 62kg at Terang fresh.
QUADDIE
Q
$108 for 25%
After a luckless second-up run, Ice Pick Nick is our standout selection in the first leg of the quaddie.
He looked like the winner last start but was hampered at a crucial stage.
We have gone wide in the remaining legs on a very competitive program.
Best of luck!
Leg 1: 2
Leg 2: 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10
Leg 3: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12
Leg 4: 2, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15
Outlay: $108
Flexi Percentage = 25%
