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.
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Caulfield Heath – Matt Welsh
Race 2 No.5 Don’t Doubt Dare ($19)
I give a hope to the roughie in (5) Don’t Doubt Dare. She’s been pretty green in her work to date but maiden win two back was strong. She lost a lot of ground going via the cape coming down the hill at Kilmore last time out and probably goes close to winning with a better run in transit. Dropping back to 1500m not ideal but small field means she should be within striking distance.
Race 4 No.7 Durban Harbour ($11)
Doesn’t look huge speed which may allow (7) Durban Harbour a chance to control and give a good sight. Was ridden quietly first-up this track and trip but suspect with that run under his belt they will be more aggressive here. He was forced to take off early when the pace slackened last start which didn’t suit those forced wide – the run was better than it looked.
(8) Jugiong lumped 65.5kg to win first up at Corowa when chasing done a half-handy one in Risky Whisky. Wider draw good for him as he thrives on travelling in his own space. Cory Parish knows him well having twice won on him.
