Betting tips / Brad Thompson / 16 December 2011 / Leave a comment Bet Now View Market

Brad Thompson expects Orbit Express will return to the winner's circle at Flemington on Saturday.

Trained by Steve McKinnon, the son of Dangerous can make amends after a luckless showing last start on 3 December at Caulfield, when he had limited room and was beaten three lengths by Alpha Proxima.

An eight-year-old, Orbit Express loomed as a challenge late in the race into the straight, but still-learning apprentice Katelyn Mallyon erred by lacking urgency in her bid to get to the outside.

Nine Tales intervened, taking the run of Orbit Express, which was then forced to go back to the inside where he again found no clear space.

Subsequently, Orbit Express was untested going to the line, but arguably should have been right in the finish.

However, his last win back on March this year, outlined his talent.

Over 1400m at Flemington he defeated talented types in Set for Fame, From The Terrace and Red Flair.

And that's why Orbit Express will carry top-weight of 59kg, but the key engagement of apprentice Jake Noonan means a vital 1.5kg will be taken off his back from barrier six.

Also in his favour are the glowing stats around the Flemington track, the 1400m circuit and on a good track - speaking volumes about the value represented on Betfair at the $5.1 quote.

From 15 starts at Flemington, Orbit Express has won three times and ran a place more often than not.

He is also a seven-time winner at the distance and won 10 times on a good track.