Selections:
#6 Vanessi (NEXT BEST) - $3.10
#5 Unconquerable - $6.00
#16 Don't Doubt Merlin - $11.00
#1 Zouripper - $7.50
BEST BET - #6 - Vanessi - (NEXT BEST)
In its last race at Canterbury on December 13, it came out on top with a winning margin of 3.3 lengths. It was carrying 59kg and held off Regimental Colours (57kg), which was pretty good to watch at $1.85 odds. So, it's looking in nice touch for this race. I think it could be a nice safe each way bet.
THE DANGER - #5 - Unconquerable
Last start, it tried hard but was outgunned, finishing 4th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic in a BM58 over 1200m, 3.8 lengths behind Sumadartson (61.5kg). I expect this runner to finish strong and should offer good value odds for punters on Thursday.
VALUE BET - #16 - Don't Doubt Merlin
Don't Doubt Merlin showed some promise at Warwick Farm last time. In its last start, Don't Doubt Merlin placed 3rd out of 8 in a BM72 on December 4 over 1000m, on a good track, just 4.1 lengths behind Trafalgar Square (55kg) with 57.5kg at $7.50. In decent form at the moment, so it could be dangerous.