Mercury (Hobart)

BEST BETTING

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HORSE RACING

The TJ Smith Stakes wasn’t run to suit Brave Smash and he will be better suited over the 1400 metres. He won the Futurity Stakes over this trip earlier this campaign and he is a horse that is capable of a high-rating performanc­e.

BRAVE SMASH TO WIN ALL AGED STAKES @ $7.50

A-LEAGUE

Adelaide United has played some impressive football in the concluding stages of this season and has a genuine chance of upsetting what can be an inconsiste­nt Melbourne Victory side. $4 is well and truly over the odds.

ADELAIDE UNITED TO BEAT MELBOURNE VICTORY @ $4

AFL

Port Adelaide will start this clash as clear favourite. Geelong has won 13 of its past 14 games against Port Adelaide and there is nowhere near as much between the two teams as the market suggests.

GEELONG TO WIN @ $2.50

NRL

The Melbourne Storm has an outstandin­g record against the Brisbane Broncos. The Storm has won 10 of the past 12 games played between these two sides as well as seven of its past eight at Suncorp Stadium.

MELBOURNE STORM TO COVER THE LINE (-3.5 POINTS)

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