Flemington races top betting tips & preview | June 22, 2024

June 20, 2024 1:38 pm.

Flemington tips

What	Flemington Races
Where	Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031
When	Saturday, June 22, 2024
First Race	11:50am AEST
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Winter racing in Victoria heads to Flemington on Saturday for a competitive nine-race program that kicks off at 11:50am AEST. Despite there being no black-type racing on the card, the fields are filled with quality and there is plenty of value to be found. The rail comes out 11m, and although the track was a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, the forecast suggests there is a chance of starting on a Good 4.

Best Bet at Flemington: Aberfeldie Boy

Having returned with an eye-catching performance at the Flemington 2000m, Aberfeldie Boy steps up to 2540m as he looks to double his win tally. He finished third in the Group 1 VRC Derby (2500m) back in 2022 at this track, while he also found the podium in last year’s South Australian Derby (2500m). He draws to gain every chance in running from barrier one, and with even luck at the top of the home straight, Aberfeldie Boy looks too tough to hold out in this field.

Best Bet

Race 2 – #4 Aberfeldie Boy (1)

4yo Gelding | T: Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock | J: Jye McNeil (56.5kg)

+450 with Picklebet

Next Best at Flemington: Oak Hill

Having returned with a pair of dynamic victories at Sandown, Mike Moroney’s Oak Hill makes his Flemington debut against a handy Sydney galloper, The Black Cloud. The price discrepancy is ridiculous between the two, and with Blake Shinn on Oak Hill from barrier five, he is sure to take some beating. The three-year-old gelding boasts a big turn of foot for a field like this and should send us home as winners.

Next Best

Race 9 – #1 Oak Hill (5)

3yo Gelding | T: Mike Moroney | J: Blake Shinn (59kg)

+600 with PlayUp

Best Value at Flemington: My Xanadu

My Xanadu took forever to warm up at Caulfield on June 1, but she got her head when it mattered most and showed enough late to suggest the 2000m will be right up her alley. Linda Meech from barrier three is a notable booking, with the pair likely to dictate proceedings throughout. With the rail out 11m, and the way Flemington ‘circle’ races have suited those on pace, My Xanadu presents superb value with horse racing bookies in the penultimate.