We have expert betting tips for the Group 1 William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley on Friday, which features some of Australia’s best sprinters.
We have a runner-by-runner betting guide available for the William Reid Stakes, which runs at 9:15 pm.
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Our best bets for William Reid Stakes 2023
Best Bet:
#11 Imperatriz @ $3.40
Best Each Way Bet:
#14 Benedetta @ $7.50
Best Roughie:
#13 Babylon Berlin @ $14
William Reid Stakes Trifecta Tips
Punters should have five runners on their ticket for the William Reid Stakes trifecta.
- Imperatriz
- Benedetta
- Babylon Berlin
- In the Congo
- Jigsaw
William Reid Stakes First-Four Tips
We have included six runners for our William Reid Stakes first-four.
- Imperatriz
- Benedetta
- Babylon Berlin
- In the Congo
- Jigsaw
- Front Page
William Reid Stakes Form Guide & Tips
1. ) Masked Crusader ($35)
He hasn’t shown much for some time now and punters must take him on trust. We don’t trust him anymore.
2. Paulele ($21)
Won well to end his last preparation, but he didn’t show much when resuming at Randwick.
A four-time winner over the distance, but getting a wide draw isn’t going to help his cause.
3. King of Sparta ($18)
Kicked off his preparation with consecutive wins. Fourth at Sandown behind Uncommon James last start, so he could be worth an each-way bet.
He just needs some cover from a terrible draw.
4. A Case of You ($16)
A former European runner who owns seven wins from 18 starts. Having no track experience isn’t ideal, so we can’t find room for him.
5. In the Congo ($7.50)
A talented type on his day and he comes off a trial win at Randwick, which could have him ready to fire.
The son of Snitzel has been respected in betting markets, and although 1200m could be short of his best, he could hit the line with power.
Worth including at the price.
6. Front Page ($19)
Front Page can be a tricky runner to follow, but with six wins from 16 starts, he can’t be totally disregarded.
The six-year-old owns all six wins over the 1200m distance, and he should get a nice drag into the race from the barrier.
7. Jigsaw ($7.50)
His form has been excellent this season, including four consecutive wins against easier company.
He won by 2.5 lengths at Moonee Valley, which is a good form guide, we’re happy to include him at the value each-way odds.
8. Bella Nipotina ($14)
Drawing wide could have put an end to her chances. She is a two-time winner at The Valley, including at the highest level.
However, the draw requires her to settle back, and we don’t think she has the turn-of-foot to finish over the top of them.
9. Roch ‘N’ Horse ($35)
The Kiwi hasn’t fired in two runs this preparation, and she might not have recovered from an injury.
The odds suggest that she won’t be figuring in the finish, so wait until she heads back to Flemington.
10. September Run ($23)
She typically wins when least expected, so we can’t find room for her. She hasn’t been running at her best, and it has been a long time between drinks.
11. Imperatriz (Best Bet – $3.40)
She scored three consecutive wins before running second behind Artorius at Randwick.
That form stacks up nicely against this company, and the Kiwi runner loves going this way around, so that bodes well.
$3.40 is a fair price for the favourite.
12. Chain of Lightning ($27)
Not firing on all cylinders this preparation, so we’re leaving her out of our selections.
13. Babylon Berlin (Best Roughie – $14)
The Kiwi should love running around The Valley. She finds the front and has an ability to kick clear at the top of the straight.
She ran second behind Imperatriz two back before winning by seven lengths last time out.
Take the generous odds available.
14. Benedetta (Best Each Way – $7.50)
A nice type in the making after rattling off four consecutive wins. Those have come against age-group runners, but she could handle this grade.
She gets in with 54kg on her back, and every chance to win.
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