Feature racing in Melbourne this Saturday is at Caulfield and The Race Club’s Adam Curkpatrick is backing a 4YO to make amends for a last start defeat.
For his value bet, the racing expert has found some juicy value in the 5th.
Best Bet – Caulfield (Saturday)
YELLOW SAM ($4.60, $1.60), Race 4, 1400m.
Was victim to set-up, unable to pin back Nunthorpe ($5.00) last start against a mid-race slacken.
She gets a good weight swing on that runner here, and although has the draw to overcome again, she has improvement given the 11-14 stagger last start, coupled with a figure edge.
Our Red Morning ($2.80) is smart enough, but she would need to elevate again, and I’d like to see her handle the firmer footing.
Yellow Sam on top.
Tip: Win
Value Bet –
ZOUKORETTE ($7.00, $2.50), Race 5, 1400m.
Zoukerette was one of the only runners outside of Charm Stone I wanted to take out of the Atlantic Jewel a fortnight ago, having to be snagged back from the draw, and making an early go at them.
That was off a freshen and a slightly sharper than suitable trip, with the winner, Charm Stone going around a close second-elect in the Golden Rose this weekend.
Step up in trip, rails draw and Caulfield all positives.
No doubt Miracle Of Love ($3.50) is a talent, running a very good second to King Colorado in the JJ, and trialling up well leading in.
However, I have Zoukerette ($7.00) as a key chance and great value in the race.
Tip: Win
Zoukerette's all-the-way Stakes win headlined another excellent Saturday for the stable.
— Ciaron Maher Racing (@cmaherracing) June 24, 2023
St Lawrence returned with a tough win at Caulfield before Normandy Bridge made it another Saturday double.
Another multi-state team effort and
great to be back racing at Caulfield… pic.twitter.com/HjhNVuEe8n