Rockhampton betting tips & full form for Friday, June 22
ROCKHAMPTON is racing this Friday with a strong eight race card headlining the day of thoroughbred action in the sunshine state.
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Race 1 – Maiden Handicap (1400m)
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The Scoop only narrowly went down in its last-start second at Gooniwindi and the horse is drawn well to breakthrough. A nice barrier and a low weight piques our interest in the gelding.
Race 1 tip: The Scoop to win at Sportsbet
Race 2 – Class 3 Plate (1050m)
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Red Hot Romero is hunting a hat-trick and a fourth win in five starts. The horse has back-to-back wins as a short-priced favourite and has been handling every challenge with aplomb this campaign.
Race 2 tip: Red Hot Romero to win at William Hill
Race 3 – 2YO Handicap (1200m)
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Mishani Valentino is aiming for a third-straight win and looks ready to achieve it. The galloper handled the step-up from maiden grade to Class 1 level pretty easily and this appears to be a winnable event.
Race 3 tip: Mishani Valentino to win at Neds
Race 4 – Benchmark 65 (2200m)
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The Arod failed last time out at Rockhampton but we’re backing it to bounce back sharply. The horse had recorded back-to-back wins prior to that sixth placed finish and from the perfect gate and low weight we’re anticipating a sharp performance.
Race 4 tip: The Arod to win at Sportsbet
Race 5 – Class 2 Handicap (1200m)
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Cornforth resumed in great style on May, finally breaking the maiden after 13 attempts. The horse had only previously missed the placings once in his career, and that run was still within a length. This step-up appears within its grasp.
Race 5 tip: Cornforth to win at William Hill
Race 6 – Benchmark 55 (1800m)
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Real Monte placed third at just above this level and we’re backing it to maintain that form. The filly looks the best of a bad bunch and will be right around the mark here.
Race 6 tip: Real Monte to win at Neds
Race 7 – Class 1 Handicap (1500m)
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Onemoretwoless has placed in four-straight events, winning two of those races along the way. The horse has been flying lately and will be hard to hold out carrying just 55.5kg.
Race 7 tip: Onemoretwoless to win at Ladbrokes
Race 8 – Open Handicap (1200m)
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Court Clown is a big chance to win this race from a great gate. The horse will be a nice price despite drawing a nice gate and a low weight. In the horse’s last five starts at Rocky have yielded three wins and two placings.
Race 8 tip: Court Clown to win at Crownbet