OUR OMEN BET

HE’S 10 years old and listed as a $17 chance by Ladbrokes but Win Along is our best omen bet for the meeting.

He ticks a lot of boxes in Race 7.

Win Along will carry saddlecloth six and has drawn barrier eight. So far so good.

He has “win” in his name, a trait often used by Chinese racehorse owners looking for good fortune.

He is trained by Hong Kong-born Jeffrey Chan (pictured), a Brisbane trainer who formerly worked for Gai Waterhouse.

And to top it off, Win Along is owned in Hong Kong by Wilson Ip and formerly raced in the Chinese region.

A best bet at $17 … Happy New Year!