Best bets and expert tips for Cranbourne races Friday
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BEST BETS
HIGHSTRUNG (Race 2 No.11): Led until the last stride around this course second-up. Fitter for that and should be in this for a long way from barrier three.
MARTIAL MUSIC (Race 8 No.1): Martial Music raced on the speed and fought on well in a close finish at Sandown last time. He's down in class and has the perfect draw.
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VALUE BET
EVERETT (Race 5 No.7): Hasn't raced for 18 months but has trialled well leading up to her return. She could show something at odds first-up.
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LAY OF THE DAY
ADELANTE (Race 5 No.6): Gave a start before running on well but fell short on this track last time. She's drawn poorly and is likely to give a start again over the same course.
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THE JOCKEY – BEN ALLEN
The top jockey heads to Cranbourne for five rides on Friday. PHINEAS (Race 2 No.1 – $8.50), EMEPEROR TZU (Race 3 No.13 – $3.10), SUPERLIV (Race 4 No.10 – $4), ANDIAMO ROSSO (Race 5 No.2 – $6), STEAMY MIST (Race 8 No.11 – $23).
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