Matt Reid’s best bets for Sunday racing at Hobart (11/08)

Sunday thoroughbred racing moves south to Hobart for a seven-race program.

The track has raced very well throughout winter, and there's no reason to expect different this week.

The rail will move to +6m from +3m on 28 July.

See the best bets from Matt Reid, courtesy of Tasracing.com.au.

Best bet

Race 1 – 15. Sky Eagle

I thought this was a tough card to find standouts, and I’ve landed on Sky Eagle as my best in the opener. The filly placed in both her runs as a 2YO, the most recent in a handicap where she chased home the hot pot with a huge margin back to third. The time of that maiden stacked up well against other 1200m races on the day, and she draws well with last year’s champion rider Anthony Darmanin retaining the ride.

Next best

Race 7 – 9. Rubble ‘N’ Fudd

A winner at two of his three starts, Rubble ‘N’ Fudd looks a progressive type in the making. Wide without cover first-up in Devonport, the 4YO atoned with an impressive win at the T&D last time. The quinella spaced the rest in that affair, and jumping to class 3 company, he drops 1.5kg from that win. He is drawn to stalk the speed and should prove hard to hold out in the run to the line.

Best value

Race 5 – 7. Capital Cheval

It’s been a frustrating campaign for Capital Cheval, who has consistently been at the head of the market but only has a few minor placings to show for it. He’s raced without a lot of luck, though, and from a mile back last time, he caught the eye closing well from an impossible position. There’s little doubt he is testing the patience, but I’d be happy to play Capital Cheval here on an each-way basis.

Selections

Race 1: 15-12-14-7
Race 2: 6-7-4-8
Race 3: 3-1-4-7
Race 4: 3-1-5-4
Race 5: 7-2-1-6
Race 6: 5-4-8-3
Race 7: 9-5-3-1

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