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 11/04/26 at 8am).
Randwick – Dean Watling
(3) Il Passero has come up massive odds, extremely underrated horse. Yes, draws sticky but the big field should see tempo on.
Doomben – Blair Gibson
(7) Magritte showed plenty without winning last prep. The recent trial was good and gets Boris on top. If they run along hard up front she has the ability to go right over the top late.
Caulfield – Matt Welsh
Race 4 No.5 Il Patrigno ($18)/Silver Lightning ($61)
(5) Il Patrigno maps for a lovely run just in behind the speed. Thought he was very good at a big price at Sandown two back and then didn’t have much luck at a crucial stage in a key form race at Ballarat last time out. From seven, should be able to build momentum as needed.
If they can make ground then (6) Silver Lightning looks over the odds at $41. Flashed late behind (3) Santana and (1) Ten Warriors at the Heath two back and was in restricted room late in the same race Il Patrigno comes through. Going to get a fair way back, but will be strong late.
Race 5 No.1 Terrestar ($15)
(1) Terrestar resumed with a good run at Rosehill over 1200m and is better suited out to 1400m here. Best form is on top of the ground and that fresh run was on a Soft 6, so adds even more merit to the performance. Doesn’t win out of turn but last run here at Caulfield behind Oh Too Good when covering plenty of ground in the spring was solid. In an even race, she has winning claims.
