Best Exotic Bets of the Day 03/01/25

Port Macquarie - R6

1st: 2, 4, 5, 9

2nd: 2, 4, 5, 9

Diamondsaremio: Last run, took down Calido Magic (57.5kg) over 1250m at Kempsey (starting price: $6.50). I think that was an impressive win, so I'm backing Diamondsaremio to get the win or place on Friday, especially from barrier 1 with Courtney Bellamy in the saddle.

Calido Magic: Last time out, this horse made a late surge and finished a close second over 1250m at Kempsey, just behind the winner Diamondsaremio (54.5kg). Is definitely one to watch and could be hard to beat. This horse goes on top for me.

Jo Jo Sun: Coming off a decent effort at Wyong, finishing 4th. A strong chance to make up for it here.

Missile Charm: I like the look of Missile Charm in Race 6 at Port Macquarie on Friday. Previously won at Tuncurry over 1300m, carrying 55.5kg. That was a really good win, so I think Missile Charm should be tough to beat on Friday too.

Exacta at 416.67% @ ChaseBet (Best of three totes)

Exacta - Wagga - R6

1st: 2, 3, 5, 6

2nd: 2, 3, 5, 6

Brothers Of Antrim: Last run was a 7th finish at Wagga over 1200m in a BM74. But, I think Brothers Of Antrim could run well here from Barrier 5.

Oh No Mikki: Ran at this track last start and should use that to its advantage.

Perigean: I like the look of Perigean in Race 6 at Wagga on Friday. Previously won at Canberra over 1000m, carrying 60kg. Should be right up there.

Mighty Feat: Last start, finished 3rd of 11 at Wangaratta in a BM64 over 1000m, just 0.6 lengths behind Brenlyn's Daisy (62kg) carrying 54.5kg at $17.00.

Exacta at 416.67% @ ChaseBet (Best of three totes)

Exacta - Stawell - R8

1st: 2, 5, 6, 10

2nd: 2, 5, 6, 10

Captain Joolian: In its last race on December 22 at Horsham, he won by 2.0 lengths. He carried 58kg and managed to beat Dark Lager (59.5kg), which was nice to see as the favourite. So, it's definitely the one to watch in the last at Stawell.

Judge Kellie: In strong form and has good claims to race well on Friday. Last start was an almost win, finishing 2nd in a BM58 over 1200m at Mornington.

Asawin: Not coming off the best run but I think it could find it easier in this race.

Born To Shine: Last race, Born To Shine was 6th out of 14 at Ararat on November 26 on a good track over 1300m, 2.9 lengths behind Frost Yourself (58.5kg) with 59kg at $5.50. But it should be able to bounce back here.

Exacta at 416.67% @ ChaseBet (Best of three totes)

Stats and Insights

R6 Port Macquarie - Diamondsaremio has won 50% of her career starts. In her career, Diamondsaremio has placed in 80% of races. When jockey Courtney Bellamy is on board runner, they have formed a good combo with a 1-1-1 record.
R6 Wagga - In his career, Brothers Of Antrim has won 22.73% of races. Brothers Of Antrim has won 50% of his career starts.

R8 Stawell - Asawin has won 50% of his career starts. In his career, Asawin has placed in 44.44% of races.

Jockey Harry Coffey is one to watch at Stawell Racecourse with runners in R3 - Courting Emily, R4 - Track Patcher, R5 - Vail Mountain and R8 - Judge Kellie.

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