Mount Gambier Tips: Mitch Lewis finds two strong plays on Friday

Summary of Best Bets

Race 4 – (3) Vallencourt
Race 6 – (7) Dantooine (Best)

Track

• The rail moves slightly in from the previous meeting and will be +3m the entire circuit.
• Clear weather is forecast for race day, so expect the track to be produced as a Good 4.
• The track has played evenly this season, so in fair conditions it should again offer all runners their chance.

Key stats:

• Darryl Dodson continues to be in good form. His stable has produced 15 winners from its last 100 runners at a healthy POT of +26.2%. He brings three runners to this meeting.
• Caitlin Jones is the most in-form jockey at the meeting. She has ridden 14 winners from her last 100 rides at a POT of +14.8%.

Race 4

(3) Vallencourt comes into this race fitter second-up today and down in grade from the races she has recently contested. She maps for a positive run from a low barrier and should be able to find a position near the lead, giving them something to catch out in front.

Selections:
(3) Vallencourt
(2) Gamadale Indi
(4) Youraway
(7) Deep Core

Suggested Bet: (3) Vallencourt WIN

Race 6

(7) Dantooine comes into this race fitter second-up, which should allow him to find a small level of improvement on the first-up run at Ballarat where he rated highly and finished second. If he can build on that performance it places him well in a race of this level, where he should get every chance with a light weight and a favourable race map.

Selections:
(7) Dantooine
(2) Eugenius
(3) El Paso Citie
(1) Emerald Reward

Suggested Bet: (7) Dantooine WIN