Brad Waters’ best bets and value play for Geelong races on Thursday

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BEST BET

CIRCUS CIRCUS (Race 2 No.2)

Trialled well before a good fourth in heavy ground at Bendigo. Expecting sharp improvement on firmer footing with race experience under her belt.

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NEXT BEST

SUFFOLK STAR (Race 6 No.6)

Suffolk Star chased well over further at Warrnambool and was sound at Bendigo before that. Looks ready to win at Geelong.

ESKIMO (Race 8 No.1)

Broke through for an on-pace win at Tatura last time. Up in class but he’s racing well enough to win again.

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VALUE BET

THINXZO (Race 3 No.8)

Racing well this time in and wasn’t far away behind a promising galloper at Mornington. He’s a great each-way chance from the perfect draw.

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LAY OF THE DAY

FUWARI (Race 6 No.13)

Broke her maiden in heavy ground at Bendigo last time and odds are against horses attempting to win again straight after getting out of maiden company.

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THE JOCKEY

BEN MELHAM

Ben Melham has four strong rides at Geelong on Thursday. TETSU BELLE (Race 1 No.11), VOTING RIGHTS (Race 2 No.13), SAVISANTA (Race 3 No.11), BANKNOTE HUSTLER (Race 4 No.8).

Originally published as Brad Waters’ best bets and value play for Geelong races on Thursday