Best Exotic Bets of the Day 22/02/25

Exacta - Caulfield - R6

1st: 2, 4, 6, 8

2nd: 2, 4, 6, 8

Grinzinger Belle: For an exotic play, Grinzinger Belle is worth a serious look this Saturday. Last result was outside the top four, but there’s an opportunity for improvement with more race experience. At this trip, holds a record of 2-0-0, with 2 wins.

Semana: Semana could be the dark horse that completes a strong exotic play. Couldn’t break into the top four last start but ran better than the result suggests. Last start performance, Semana placed 5th over 1400m at Caulfield. Carried 57kg, guided by Thomas Stockdale, and started at $41.00. Still looking for its first win at the Caulfield track.

Coeur Volante: Coeur Volante could be the missing piece in a big payout bet. Finished beyond the top four but wasn’t beaten far, indicating some potential. Coeur Volante ran at Sandown-Lakeside on 01/02/2025, finishing 7th in a 1200m event. Jockey Blake Shinn was aboard, carrying 56kg. Track was rated good. Goes well at this Caulfield track and has won half of its starts here.

So Glamorous: Including So Glamorous in multis could pay off this Saturday. A consistent fourth-place result last race, always giving a good showing. So Glamorous raced at Sandown-Lakeside, covering 1200m and finishing 4th. Carried 56kg with Damian Lane aboard. Track was good. Competitive at this track.

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

Exacta - Rosehill - R8

1st: 1, 4, 3, 11

2nd: 1, 4, 3, 11

Broadsiding: Broadsiding punters looking at exotic bets should have this one. A finish outside the top four in its last race, but potential remains for a better showing next time. Track form stacks up - could add another win here at Rosehill. Proven performer at this venue.

Public Attention: Public Attention brings great value to exotics, a must-have in combinations. Dominated the field last start for a well-deserved win. Public Attention competed at Randwick over 1200m, finishing 1st. Jumped from barrier 6, carried 56kg, and was ridden by Chad Schofield.

Linebacker: I think Linebacker is a great choice for a sneaky exotic play this Saturday. A game second-place effort last start, showcasing strong ability. Linebacker lined up at Randwick, finishing 2nd over 1200m. Backed at $4.80, jumped from barrier 4, and carried 58.5kg under Kerrin McEvoy. Goes okay over this trip and handles this track well.

Aeliana: For a solid exotic bet, don’t leave out Aeliana. Impressive second last start, indicating top form. Aeliana raced at Caulfield, covering 1600m and finishing 2nd. Carried 56kg with James McDonald aboard. Track was good. Flawless at this distance of 1400m - expect another bold showing.

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

Exacta - Rosehill - R10

1st: 5, 7, 10, 9

2nd: 5, 7, 10, 9

Shezanalister: I think Shezanalister will be an important inclusion for this Saturday exacta. Impressive win in its last race. Yet to crack it at this track (Rosehill) - will this race be the one?

Time To Boogie: Finished outside the top four, but had some encouraging moments in the race. Time To Boogie raced recently, placing 6th in a 1200m event at Rosehill. Jockey J Parr guided the runner, carrying 58.5kg. Started at $4.40 odds.

The Black Cloud: The Black Cloud punters looking at exotic bets should have this one. Strong performance last start, finishing a close second. The Black Cloud ran at Randwick on 08/02/2025, finishing 2nd in a 1000m event. Jockey Jay Ford was aboard, carrying 52kg. Track was rated good.

Austmarr: Austmarr is a useful runner for exotic bets. A commendable fourth-place finish last start, keeping pressure on the leaders. Last start performance, Austmarr placed 4th over 1000m at Randwick. Carried 53kg, guided by Kerrin McEvoy, and started at $5.50.

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

Stats and Insights

R6 Caulfield - Grinzinger Belle has won 50% of her career starts and has placed in 60% of races. When she races on good tracks, Grinzinger Belle holds a career win percentage of 25%. When jockey Damian Lane is on board runner, they have formed a good combo with a 1-1-1 record.
R8 Rosehill - Linebacker has a 33.33% win career percentage. During his racing career, Linebacker holds a 66.67% place percentage. Linebacker has a 1-1-0 record when it has run on good tracks before. Jockey Kerrin McEvoy has a win percentage of 25% on board Linebacker.

R10 Rosehill - Shezanalister has won 50% of her career starts and has placed in 65% of races. When she races on good tracks, When jockey Jason Collett is on board runner, they have formed a good combo with a 1-1-1 record.

I think Jockey Blake Shinn could have a nice day at Caulfield with favourites in R3 - Shanwah, R5 - Too Darn Lizzie and R6 - Coeur Volante.

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