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 22/04/26)
Eagle Farm – Blair Gibson
Race 8 No.16 Another Cashie ($34/$8)
(16) Another Cashie opening $91 was crazy. He wasn’t far off Brave Monarch at the end of last prep. Fresh run looked plain but the sectionals were ok and he needed the run. Gate is not good but if he reacts to the blinkers positively, he could shock a lot of people here. (18) Shortcut the stablemate beat him home at the coast but might want some rain. Into $34 race morning. Steady money since Thursday.
Morphettville – Mitch Lewis
Race 9 No.5 Thebigsoso ($16/$4.40)
Luke O’Connor’s stable has been in super form, and resuming galloper (5) Thebigsosso looks likely to put in a strong fresh performance. He is generally consistent first up and his two recent trials have been very good, suggesting he returns in nice order.
Mornington – Matt Welsh
Race 2 No.4 Always Enuff ($21/$4)
Sheesh, they’d be disappointed with the wide draw for (4) Always Enuff but still think she can win. She, too, had been freshened up for this and a recent jump-out here at Mornington on the inner track was excellent. Another who is unbeaten here at home. With a good ride, she can build momentum and figure in the finish.
Race 8 No.1 Bankers Choice ($17/$4.80)
The toppy, (1) Bankers Choice won this race last year. Didn’t have the best of luck in that Easter Cup and was only second-up going into the race. Won the race last year and looks to gave a very good chance of going back to back.
Race 9 No.1 Desert Lightning ($20/$5)
(1) Desert Lightning is drawn a horror gate but he still seems over the odds at $20. Has trialled up nicely. This is the weakest race he’s contested in some time and whilst he’s better known over a touch further, he generally flies fresh and has run some reasonable races over 1200m. Strong speed should help break the field up. If he can catch a break in running then he’s a big hope.
