Best Exotic Bets of the Day 25/01/25

Exacta - Sandown - R7

1st: 5, 4, 6, 10

2nd: 5, 4, 6, 10

Le Zebra: Last time on the track, it placed 3rd out of 11 in the BM84 at Flemington on January 11. That race was on a good track and it came in 0.6 lengths behind Farhh Flung (56kg). Should be in the mix.

Smokin' Princess: In its last race on January 11 at Flemington, he got to the front, just winning. He was carrying 57.5kg and managed to beat Stylish (54.5kg), which was nice as one of the favs at $3.10 odds. So, it's definitely in top form right now.

Farhh Flung: Ready to win now. Finished second last start at Flemington.

My Brothers Keeper: My Brothers Keeper showed promise at Flemington on January 11, finishing 2nd out of 12 in a BM74 on a good track, just 1.3 lengths behind Name Dropper (56.5kg) with 58.5kg at $31.00. With that run under its belt, My Brothers Keeper is expected to improve and I think is a strong contender for this race.

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

Exacta - Randwick - R8

1st: 3, 1, 6, 7

2nd: 3, 1, 6, 7

Headley Grange: I like the look of Headley Grange in Race 8 at Randwick on Saturday. Previously won at Wyong over 1300m, carrying 59.5kg. That was a really good win, so I think Headley Grange should be tough to beat on Saturday too.

Sandpaper: Last start, beat Flying Destiny (57kg) at Wyong over 1200m at the starting price of $7.00. That was a good win and I like Sandpaper on Saturday too, especially with Joshua Parr on board from barrier 9.

Invader Zim: Should be right at home on this track where he has won before and placed twice in 4 starts. Kerrin McEvoy has a good record on board him too.

Starman: Racing well without a win, this could be the race. Comes off a 2nd over 1350m and previously ran 3rd at Randwick last December.

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

Exacta - Sunshine Coast - R6

1st: 14, 13, 6, 8

2nd: 14, 13, 6, 8

Termagant: Loves running second-up, she is 2 from 2 in those situations. Ran well in her first run back from a spell, finishing 2nd at Eagle Farm over 1000m. Loves the distance and should finish in the top 2 again.

Wild Botanica: Nice second-up record, she’s won 2 from 4 starts. Usually likes wet tracks and the Sunny Coast should suit.

Heartoni: With Jace McMurray on board last start, won at Sunshine Coast Poly (1000m). So hopefully that form continues into Saturday's race. On Saturday, Cody Collis is in the saddle and knows how to win. Get on board.

Zouperb: I like the form of Zouperb for Race 6 at Sunshine Coast on Saturday. Won at Sunshine Coast over 1000m on January 1.

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

Stats and Insights

R7 Sandown - During her racing career, Smokin' Princess holds a 41.18% win percentage and a 64.71% place career percentage.
R8 Randwick - Invader Zim has won 50% of his career starts. In his career, Invader Zim has placed in 62.5% of races.

R6 Sunshine Coast - During her racing career, Termagant holds a 50% win percentage. Termagant has a 83.33% place career percentage.

Watch out for jockey Jamie Melham at Sandown Racecourse with some quality runners to bet on in R5 - Fickle, R7 - Le Zebra, R10 - New York Lustre.

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