We go around the grounds each Wednesday, collating the latest form, tips and analysis from across Australia to find the strongest plays of the day. We've done the homework and narrowed it down to our Wednesday Set — the best bets to give you every chance of getting on the board.
Warwick Farm Race 2 — 3YO BM68
1200m · 2:25pm
Resumed with a strong maiden victory over 1100m and should only improve with that run under the belt. Barrier one gives him the opportunity to enjoy an economical run and the step to 1200m looks ideal.
BetBunkerGeelong Race 3 — 3YO Fillies Maiden
1425m · 2:35pm
Has shown genuine promise through her first two starts and looks ready for the rise to 1425m. Drawn well in four and should get every opportunity to settle before building into the race.
BetBunkerEagle Farm Race 3 — F&M BM65
1200m · 2:43pm
There was plenty of merit in the latest effort after being caught three-wide throughout yet still fighting strongly to the line. Drawn four this time, she should get a much more economical run and arrives ready to peak.
BetBunkerEagle Farm Race 4 — Maiden Plate
1000m · 3:18pm
The former Victorian returns after an eye-catching trial victory where there appeared to be plenty left in reserve. Already placed in six of eight starts and looks to have returned in the right order to finally break through.
BetBunkerGawler Race 3 — Class 1 Plate
2100m · 3:25pm
Impressed breaking her maiden three starts ago before producing two solid efforts in stronger city company. Dropping back to this grade and stretching to 2100m both look positives.
BetBunkerThe combination of a class drop and suitable rise in distance makes her particularly appealing.
Northam Race 1 — Handicap
1000m · 3:29pm
Returns after an ultra-consistent campaign where he repeatedly produced strong closing sectionals against some progressive opposition. There looks enough speed here to give him the race shape he needs to finish strongly.
BetBunkerGets an excellent first-up set-up after competing well in stronger company last preparation.
Gawler Race 5 — 0–56 Handicap
1100m · 4:35pm
There was plenty of merit in his first-up performance and he arguably should have won. He comes back into suitable provincial grade and the apprentice claim offsets some of the weight, while barrier four gives him options.
BetBunkerHidden merit in the first-up run combined with a class drop makes him an attractive betting proposition.
Geelong Race 7 — BM62
1525m · 4:55pm
A progressive gelding who has won two of his three starts and was particularly convincing last time. Barrier one should allow him to conserve ground and he looks capable of continuing through the grades.
BetBunkerThe upside in a lightly raced horse coming off a dominant win is difficult to ignore.
Warwick Farm Race 7 — F&M BM72
1200m · 5:20pm
Produced an excellent return over 1100m, powering through the line in a performance that suggested she would improve considerably with the run. The extra 100m suits and she should be much closer to peak fitness second-up.
BetBunkerNortham Race 7 — Handicap
1400m · 7:05pm
His first-up performance had merit over an unsuitable 1200m in stronger company, working home well without the race being run ideally for him. He drops in grade, rises to a much more suitable 1400m and maps to receive a soft run with cover.
BetBunkerClass drop, better distance and improved race map combine to make him an excellent second-up proposition.
Best bets
Best bet — Peyton, Warwick Farm Race 2. Progressive, fitter second-up and drawn perfectly.
Next best — Decoration, Northam Race 7. Class drop, better distance and an improved race map second-up.
Value — Dampen, Gawler Race 5. Hidden merit in the first-up run and back into suitable provincial grade.
Good luck across the day.
Editorial at The Daily Punt, covering Australian racing and sport with an eye for where the value sits.
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