Betting Tips: Early Market Movers at Scone & Flemington 17/5/25

We’re out to extend our winning run after landing two winners last Saturday, including the sharp Lulumon at $5.30.

This week punters are picking off the mispriced runners in early betting and we’ve locked in on the smart money forcing the biggest moves!

At Flemington, one of the country’s sharpest betting stables looks to pull off another sting.

While at the Scone stand-alone Saturday meeting, local knowledge and rider upgrades point towards some massive chances.

 

 

Flemington Tips

 

Highvol

Nick Ryan is a master at placing his horses for a plunge and this galloper looks set for another big showing.

Did a great job to win on debut at Listed level, which is never easy first-up.

Now with added fitness, he should take a big step forward here.

Senior rider sticks and the early money expects him to be strong through the line again.

 

Kallkalo

The Maher camp has this one humming along.

He produced the best last 600m and 200m at Bendigo two starts back and toughed it out well last time in a dash home.

Drawn ideally in barrier 4 to either lead or sit box seat.

Looks a great chance to go back-to-back.

 

Rolls

Gritty win last start at Warrnambool, chasing a long way out and still sticking on bravely.

That run screamed “more to come” and with added fitness, he looks primed.

Harry Grace sticks and while the wide draw isn’t ideal, keep an eye out for late market moves.

The money told the full story last start.

 

Libarami

Absolutely airborne for the Griffiths team.

Produced the best closing splits at Bendigo despite pattern against, then stormed home last start to win impressively.

From a wide gate again, expect the same tactics: drop back, find cover, and peel late.

If there’s no bias to the inside, very hard to hold out.

 

Scone Tips

 

Sylph

Was never in the hunt last start after a poor steer from Jason Collett, who now makes way for Andrew Adkins.

She will need luck from a wide draw, but the long Scone straight gives every horse a chance.

If they can find cover, she’ll be strong late.

 

Good Banter

Specked at odds fresh and ran on strongly from back in the field.

Fitter now, and the added 100m is exactly what he’s looking for.

Look for him to be charging late over the top of them.

 

Thames

Ultra-consistent this prep, placing at all four runs and knocking on the door for a win.

The booking of Braith Nock, who is flying and starting to get key rides for Godolphin, is a big endorsement.

He will be out to impress connections here and the early money says they are in this up to their eye-balls.

 

Gallant Star

Only beaten by a savage inside lane bias last start at Hawkesbury.

Drops back slightly in trip to 1300m, and with the perfect speed map and a light weight (53kg), he should get every possible chance.

Lands on-speed from gate 5 and will take some running down.

 

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