Betsy's Best: Port Lincoln

Summary of Best Bets

Best Bet: Race 4 No.3 I Need A Drink

Next Best: Race 9 No.4 Mckeever

Turf Talk:

• The rail moves back to the True position today, having been slightly out in the previous two meetings here.
• Clear weather is forecast for race day and the lead-up, so the track is expected to present as a Good 4.
• The track has played evenly this season, so runners should get their chance to win from a variety of positions in run and tempos will be key. Expect the better lanes in the straight to be between 4–8.

Race 4

I NEED A DRINK was an impressive winner last start when jumping to the lead quickly and giving nothing else a chance off a solid tempo. He gets a similar race map for this race again but has the scope to improve rising up in trip to a distance that he is even better suited at. He has a strong 4:(2-2-0) record at this track and distance set-up and looks hard to beat again.

(3) I Need A Drink
(1) Excelman
(4) Sino Witness
(7) Navy Gold

Suggested bet: (3) I Need A Drink (Win)

Race 9

MCKEEVER was a winner first-up this preparation when also up in grade from what he faces here today. He didn’t get a great deal of luck second-up, but that was over the 1000m distance. He jumps back up to the 1200m trip today, which looks much more suitable for his racing pattern, and is suited back down slightly in class.

(4) Mckeever
(6) Lava Lad
(5) Tydeus
(2) Hey Michael

Suggested bet: (4) Mckeever (Win)