1/8/20 Saturday racing tips: Lays of the Day

This week's edition of Lays of the Day features two horses set to be exposed as they make the leap into tougher grade.

A $1.55 pop has caught the eye of Michael at Eagle Farm, as a promising filly faces a challenging speed map.

Meanwhile Lewis opposes a highly rated three-year-old at The Valley, who makes his first trip to Melbourne after cutting his teeth in Adelaide. 

 Saturday Racing Lay from Michael Gannon

Eagle Farm Race 4 #9 Bleu Zebra $1.55

Reasoning: Class Rise, Speed Map

This I Am Invincible filly was dominant on debut at the Sunshine Coast, when she was sent out a $1.26 favourite.

She jumped fairly in that hit-out and was able to find her feet early, before pressing forward and leading them up at a slow clip. 

Given the lack of depth in that field and the picnic she had out in front, she was entitled to kick well in the straight.

The form from that race is only moderate and this filly would have to improve significantly, if she's any chance of repeating the dose up against this lot.

Not only is she racing against the boys this time but 9 of the 12 horses engaged have also broken their maiden status, some in nice style to boot. 

With three speedy types drawn outside her, there's a big chance she'll end up in a battle out in front.

If she is only moderately away, she could very well find herself two pairs back which would be panic stations for favourite punters. 

Either way, you couldn't possibly entertain taking the $1.55 about this filly.

She may have a big future, but she looks a huge risk at the price!

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