Matt Reid’s Wednesday best bets at Launceston (11/11)

After a week off, thoroughbred racing returns to the Ladbrokes Racing Centre in Launceston on Wednesday night.

It’s an eight-race card, with the rail at +7m. The weather forecast points towards a surface in the 4-5 range.

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

Best bet

Race 8 – 7. Little El

I’ve been impressed by Little El's last three starts, particularly her latest effort behind the smart Agadoo. She did some early work to land on speed there, and the quinella put a space on the rest of the field. She has a strong mile record, and the map sets up favourably, with little pace on paper. Looks well placed.

Next best

Race 6 – 7. Earendel

Earendel won first-up at a similar time last year, then didn’t win another race in the prep, including an unplaced run as the Devonport Cup favourite. He’s won two of four fresh and has trialled nicely this time, around some open-class horses. Well drawn, low weight, as a 6yo, it should be the season for Earendel to step up if he’s going to win a major race.

Best roughie

Race 1 – 1. Alpine Alfie

Alpine Alfie is an improved horse this campaign, perhaps typical of Alpine Eagle’s given he’s now a 5yo. He used the gate first-up to finish just out of the placings, and was never in the race last time from a wide draw, but caught the eye with how he hit the line. Unfortunately, he’s drawn poorly again, but we’re getting another big price in the chance that Troy Baker can get him into the race.

Selections

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

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