Sunday 8th June 2025

Two winners and some nice places…

Two winners in War Of Succession ($3.50) and Marble Nine ($3.60) yesterday, plus some nice placegetters in Midnight In Tokyo ($5.00), Contributingfactor ($3.80), Sonofdec ($2.40) and Set The Sails ($2.10).

Eight for Sunday, let’s have a look…

Eight for Sunday…

Free Spirit, Lurch

Awapuni Synthetic R2

FS didn’t do much on resuming two weeks back, has won second-up but it’s a been a while between wins, maybe EW at $6.00.

Lurch’s second and a win just over a year ago were impressive, with huge runs from the back but he hasn’t pushed on, albeit on three heavy tracks, the latest three weeks ago. First time on the AWT and up in grade a touch, the rise to 1700m should help, watch for him late at $11.

BET: Both 3 units ew, exotics

Ardee Boy

Awapuni Synthetic R7

Unplaced two runs this prep but not far off, will be fitter and has good T&Ds, chance at $9 in an open betting race.

BET: 3 units ew

Secret Location

Sunshine Coast R4

Up in grade but put together a nice sequence almost a year ago, winning four from five. Gets back, so the push out to 2200m could help, $41 on offer.

BET: 3 units ew

Gorush Lightning

Sapphire Coast R5

Resumes from a 4 month spell, did little in three runs last prep, may need this, $41.

BET: 2 units ew

More Sugar

Port Augusta R5

A win at the picnics 8 days ago, up in grade a touch here, backmarker who’ll appreciate this longer race, EW chance at $10.

BET: 3 units ew

Fengarada

Casterton R7

Resumes from almost a year away, big grey who won five out of seven this time two years ago. Trialled up three times earlier in the year, has talent and is consistent. May well need this run but keep him safe, $16.

BET: 3 units ew

Winning Aces

Northam R5

Close up at big odds in last two races, doesn’t win out of turn but is an EW chance at $9.50.

BET: 3 units ew