Wednesday will see plenty of quality thoroughbred racing across the country with our focus being on the meeting at Sandown in Victoria. Take a look at our horse racing tips and best bets for Wednesday 17th February, 2021.
Sandown – Race 1 3:40PM AEST
BEST BET: No. 7 Chart Buster – Bet Now: $6.50
Chart Buster showed good ability without winning during his maiden racing campaign and he is great value to make a winning return to the action.
He has form around a number of good horses and this is probably the weakest race that he has contested.
Daniel Stackhouse can roll forward on Chart Buster from barrier nine and will give his rivals something to catch.
Sandown – Race 6 6:30PM AEST
No. 4 Alburq – Bet Now: $3.30
It is tough to have a huge amount of confidence in Alburq, but he may never have a better chance to return to winning form.
He has been racing well in tougher company than this on exposed form he does have a genuine ratings edge over the rest of this field.
Barrier one is ideal and he has the benefit of Mark Zahra in the saddle.
Sandown – Race 7 7:00PM AEST
No. 4 Bons Abroad – Bet Now: $5.50
Bons Abroad is great value to make a winning return to the races at Ladbrokes Park Sandown tonight.
She raced in much stronger company than this during her Spring Racing Carnival campaign and she has won over this track and distance in the past.
Barrier four is perfect for her and she will be storming home late.
Sandown – Race 8 7:30PM AEST
No. 7 Ruler By Choice – Bet Now: $5.50
This is a tough way to finish the day and there are a host of winning chances, but Ruler By Choice does represent genuine value at his current quote.
There isn’t a huge amount of speed in this contest and Luke Currie will be able to settle him right on the pace in the early stages.