Best Exotic Bets of the Day 18/01/25

Exacta - Flemington - R9

1st: 6, 7, 8, 17

2nd: 6, 7, 8, 17

Verdad: In strong form and has good claims to win on Saturday. Last start was an almost win, finishing 2nd in a BM90 over 1800m at Flemington.

Brazen Lady: Coming off a decent effort at Geelong, finishing 4th. A strong chance to make up for it here.

Is It Me: On December 21 at Pakenham in a BM84 over 1400m, Is It Me started slow and finished 6th out of 11, while carrying 58kg at $6.50 odds. However, I think this race is more suitable and it should be able to put in a better showing.

Red Phantom: Last start, finished 3rd of 10 at Moonee Valley in a BM70 over 1200m, just 1.7 lengths behind Thailess (54.5kg) carrying 61.5kg at $19.00.

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

Exacta - Rosehill - R10

1st: 5, 13, 10, 2

2nd: 5, 13, 10, 2

Spring Lee: I'm a big fan of Spring Lee in Race 10 at Rosehill on Saturday. On September 7, won over 1100m at Randwick, carrying 59kg. That was a solid win, so I believe that Spring Lee can win on Saturday as well.

Cosmonova: Ready to win now. Finished second last start with Reece Jones on board at Randwick.

Boston Rocks: Boston Rocks showed some form at Randwick last time. In it's last start, Boston Rocks placed 3rd out of 8 in a BM78 on January 4 over 1100m, on a good track, just 1.8 lengths behind Cosmonova (56kg) with 58kg at $4.00.

Eye Of The Fire: Last start, it tried hard but was outgunned, finishing 4th of 8 at Randwick in a BM78 over 1200m, 3.5 lengths behind Invader Zim (56.5kg). I expect this runner to finish strong and should offer good value odds for punters on Saturday.

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

Exacta - Ascot - R8

1st: 4, 6, 1, 3

2nd: 4, 6, 1, 3

Bonjoy: Last start, beat Own The Queen (59kg) at Ascot over 1600m at the starting price of $2.20. That was a good win and I like Bonjoy on Saturday too, especially with Clint Johnston-Porter on board from barrier 6.

Own The Queen: On January 1 at Ascot in a Open over 1800m, Own The Queen started slow and finished 6th out of 8, while carrying 59kg at $2.90 odds. However, I think this race is more suitable and it should be able to put in a better showing.

Fast Flicker: I like the look of Fast Flicker in Race 8 at Ascot on Saturday. Previously won at Ascot over 1400m, carrying 58.5kg. That was a really good win, so I think Fast Flicker should be tough to beat on Saturday too.

Russian To The Bar: Last run was a 5th finish at Ascot over 2100m in a Open. But, I think Russian To The Bar could run well here from barrier 11.

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

Stats and Insights

R9 Flemington - Verdad has won 50% of his career starts. In his career, Verdad has placed in 69.23% of races.
R10 Rosehill - Cosmonova holds a career win percentage of 50%. She holds a career place percentage of 62.5%. Reece Jones has a positive record in the saddle on Cosmonova, their record is 4-1-0.

R8 Ascot - Bonjoy holds a career win percentage of 56.25%. She holds a career place percentage of 81.25%. Clint Johnston-Porter has a positive record in the saddle on Bonjoy, their record is 7-0-2.
I think Jockey Joshua Parr could have a nice day at Rosehill with favourites in R3 - Hezdarnhottoo, R8 - Disneck, R9 - High Blue Sea.

I think Jockey Kerrin McEvoy could have a nice day at Rosehill with favourites in R4 - Shohisha, R6 - Oh Diamond Lil, R7 - Saltcoats, R10 - Spring Lee.

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