Favourites win plenty of races. But the real thrill, and often the real value, lies in finding the one the market hasn’t fully caught up with.
Betsy’s Bolters, proudly supported by Unibet, is our weekly search for punting gold. We dive deep into the replays, sectionals and market profiles to uncover runners flying under the radar, horses sitting at double-figure odds but with far more upside than their price suggests.
These aren’t wild darts. They’re calculated swings at big prices.
All odds are courtesy of Unibet (correct as at 02/04/26 at 0900)
Eagle Farm – Blair Gibson
Race 8 No.12 Abounding ($16/$4)
It has been a bit of a strange prep for (12) Abounding but she should be ready to peak now. Last start was over an unsuitable trip and she looks set to show her best.
Bendigo – Matt Welsh
Race 1 No.1 My Brothers Keeper ($17/$4.60)
The toppy, (1) My Brothers Keeper, is nothing if not consistent. He gets back and charges home, rarely winning, which is not a great racing style. Going back two starts, he finished alongside (4) Jareth, who is $6 here, and he was only getting stronger at the end of 2000m there. He also gets a 6.5kg weight swing in his favour. Now he has dropped right back in grade and with a strong tempo up front, he can certainly run into the money.
Race 8 No.6 Cherish Me ($18/$4.60)
(6) Cherish Me looks a terrific roughie at $31. She showed plenty of talent as a 2YO but has not lived up to the early hype. Her run at Caulfield first up behind Extragalactic was a bit of a hidden gem when home in the third-best last 400m split of the meeting. She gets the blinkers back on, which she has trialled well in between runs, and draws a perfect marble. Right in the game.
Race 10 No.14 Greatham Boy ($51/$10)
Think (14) Greatham Boy is a great roughie. Total forgive run last time out where he got keen and faded late. Has trialled very well between runs and gets a beautiful trailing run from the low draw. Should not be 50/1.
