Mick’s Mail Winners: Flemington 18/01/25

Another great Saturday with a $2.80 and $13 winner from our suggested bets.

The suggested bets showed a 58% POT for the day. Overall, 355 units out, 449.3 units returned, +26.56% POT.

A $20 investment on each suggested bet has delivered a $1,886 profit since we kicked off.

When looking back at recent results from Flemington, it’s clear that patterns are beginning to emerge across certain stables and riders. The summer meetings have been testing with varying track conditions, and that’s had an influence on how some runners have performed. Horses that handled the firmer ground earlier in the month have not always carried that same form into the more recent races where the surface had a bit more give. For followers of Racing Tips, this difference in conditions often adds an extra layer of thought when reviewing the field.

One talking point from previous weeks has been the consistency shown by a handful of sprinters who continue to find a place in competitive company. While they might not have all broken through with a win, their ability to stay in the mix across different distances has caught the eye of many regulars who tune into Horse Racing Tips and discussions on Racing Podcasts. These small insights can help paint a bigger picture of how a horse is tracking across the summer campaign.

The staying races at Flemington have also given punters and fans plenty to reflect on. Several gallopers stepped up in trip for the first time, and while some managed the extra distance with confidence, others found the tempo a challenge. That kind of mixed performance is part of what makes reviewing recent runs such an important aspect of reading through Racing Tips. Looking at how horses adapt to changes in distance or conditions is often just as telling as a win or a placing.

Another trend to note has been the role of jockey tactics in shaping outcomes. With larger fields across some of the feature events, positioning early on has proved crucial. Horses caught wide without cover have typically struggled to finish strongly, while those able to tuck in behind the speed conserved enough energy to finish off well. Observations like these are a regular theme in Racing Podcasts, where form experts break down not just the results, but the reasons behind them.

As the Flemington calendar continues, it will be interesting to see which stables can maintain momentum and which runners bounce back from recent efforts. Keeping an eye on past results while following ongoing Racing Tips is part of the rhythm of the season and gives fans a more rounded view of how the competition is unfolding.

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