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Scone Racing Tips 9 June — can Bullock steer the card?
There are days at Scone where you can overthink it, and there are days where the map and the main players practically introduce themselves. This meeting leans the second way. You’ve got a card full of progressive types, a stack of lightly raced horses with upside, and one rider who simply gets more Scone decisions right than most: A Bullock strikes at 8 wins from 30 rides here and hits the frame 16 times. That’s enough volume to take seriously, not a two-ride coincidence.
So today’s Scone racing tips are built around a simple idea: when a race is even, lean into proven Scone operators, then let the barriers and the likely tempo do the rest. There are eight races on turf, most of them in the sprint to mile and a bit range where position matters. I’ll give you a clear pick each race, one danger who can ruin the day, and exactly how I’d bet it.
Scone — the setup
Limited course form across today’s fields, especially among the younger and lightly raced runners, so I’m not dressing up one-start records as gospel. Where the sample is real, though, it’s worth respecting the people who keep collecting at this track.
Two stables matter on any Scone card and they matter again today. Brett and Georgie Cavanough have 39 runners here for 9 wins and 19 placings, and S I Singleton has 30 runners for 6 wins and 13 placings. That’s the kind of base you can build around when the form is still being written.
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | Places | Win% | Place% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Bullock | 30 | 8 | 16 | 26.67 | 53.33 |
| MS M Weir | 27 | 5 | 13 | 18.52 | 48.15 |
| Mitchell Bell | 23 | 4 | 11 | 17.39 | 47.83 |
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | Places | Win% | Place% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 39 | 9 | 19 | 23.08 | 48.72 |
| S I Singleton | 30 | 6 | 13 | 20.00 | 43.33 |
| Nathan Doyle | 19 | 6 | 14 | 31.58 | 73.68 |
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Race 1: Upper Hunter Country Boosted Mdn Plate — 12:10, 1094m
Head Kahuna looks like one of those maidens that’s been knocking loudly enough that the next win shouldn’t shock anyone. That form line of 3-22234 screams consistency, and the barrier 2 gives him every chance to hold a spot and control his own luck over the sharp 1094m. I’m happy to back the horse that keeps turning up and running to a level rather than guessing at the first starters and lightly raced 2yos.
The other reason I’m sticking with him is reliability in the last 90 days: five runs for five placings, averaging 1.8 in finishing position. He’s not finding excuses. He’s simply waiting for the right race.
The danger is the stablemate Honniball Drive (two starts for two seconds). He’s drawn wide in 8, but if he’s got any early toe and can slide across without burning, he’s the obvious blowtorch on your ticket.
Play: Win bet Head Kahuna. If you’re taking a quinella, build it around Honniball Drive rather than spreading wildly.
Race 2: Newgate Hcp (C1) — 12:45, 984m
This is the sort of Scone dash where you either land in the first four and get your chance, or you spend the last 200m wishing you’d taken the map more seriously. I’m going straight to Copperline. He’s progressive (form 3-1), he’s trained by Singleton who does plenty right at this track, and he’s already won on his only start at Scone. That’s a data point, not a long-term trend, but it’s still a tick.
The main knock is the handicap position and the fact this is a deep enough Class 1 for a straight-line race. Still, when you’ve got a horse that has shown he can win early in his career, I’d rather be with him than the older brigade who keep finding one or two better.
Third Base is the danger from gate 1. He’s been finding the line well enough (745-52) and draws to stalk and pounce if the leaders overdo it.
Play: Win bet Copperline. Small saver exacta Copperline and Third Base if you like protection against the soft run.
Race 3: Darley Plate (C1) — 13:20, 1750m
The market usually overvalues the flashy sprinters on cards like this. I’m looking at the horse whose profile says he’ll run the trip hard all day: Microgravity. He’s 221 from three starts, he’s proven he can put himself in the finish, and even from barrier 9 he should be able to find midfield with cover and build into it. Over 1750m at Scone, I want something that can absorb a mid-race squeeze and still sustain a run.
His recent stats back the idea he’s in the right zone: three runs in the last 90 days for three placings, with a win and an average finish of 1.67. That’s a horse still trending the right way.
Dunstall The Gun is the danger because he’s honest and always there (312732) and the Cavanough yard lands plenty of punches here. He’s drawn 8 and won’t get it all his own way, but if the tempo collapses late he’ll be the one grinding past tiring legs.
Play: Win bet Microgravity. If you’re playing multiples, keep Dunstall The Gun as the cover horse.
Race 4: The Mayor’s Gallop Mdn Hcp — 13:55, 1422m
Here’s the puzzle: do you take the proven maiden who keeps running second, or do you gamble on the new face with upside? I’m siding with the proven one. Astound Beauty has gone 822 and draws gate 1. That’s the recipe for a soft run in a maiden handicap over 1422m, and it’s often all you need at Scone when the pressure goes on from the 600m.
David Pfieffer also holds the aces in this race with multiple runners, and the booking of MS W Costin is a solid “do no harm” ride from the inside. Astound Beauty doesn’t need to be a superstar. She just needs to hold her spot, keep out of trouble, and finally finish off the job.
The danger is stablemate Rockthevelio (23), who has already shown he can run to the line. From barrier 10 he’ll need a few things to go right, but if the speed is on and they come back to him, he’s the one who can swamp them late.
Play: Win bet Astound Beauty. Keep Rockthevelio as the saver in exactas rather than going too wide.
Race 5: Pryde’s Easifeeds Hcp (C1) — 14:35, 1203m
This is the best betting race on the card for me because the form is readable and the map makes sense. Very Sirius has the profile of a horse you can keep backing: 71323, usually in the first wave, and drawn 9 where he can roll across without being cluttered up on the fence. If they let him control the outside lead or sit outside the speed, he’s going to give you a proper sight.
There’s also a small but meaningful stability angle: he keeps turning up and doing his job. On a day with plenty of unknowns, that counts.
The danger is Too Darn Finesse from gate 1. The inside draw can win races at Scone when the rider holds their nerve and doesn’t panic early. If he gets the economical run and the gaps appear at the right time, he can pinch it.
Play: Win bet Very Sirius. Exacta saver with Too Darn Finesse if you want insurance. This is where I’d stake the day.
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Race 6: Muswellbrook Ford (Bm58) — 15:10, 1859m
Barrier 3, a 3yo with upside, and a form line that says he’s been competing properly. Ocean Tsunami is the bet. The 1859m is a proper test, but this is exactly where a progressive three-year-old can get on top of the older horses who have already shown their ceiling. His form 12-120 reads like he belongs in the fight most starts, and from the low draw he can park closer than the wide-gate rivals and make the others chase.
The danger is Saintly Sands, who brings a recent win (33-351) and maps to get a run somewhere in the first half. If Ocean Tsunami is vulnerable late, it’s the last-start winner type who can capitalise.
Play: Win bet Ocean Tsunami. Keep stakes sensible because it’s a bigger field and a testing trip.
Race 7: Arrowfield (Bm82) — 15:45, 1203m
The contrast makes the race. Wave Breaker is the progressive 4yo coming through the grades (840-21). Enterprise Legend is the seasoned type down in the weights and still competitive (812-23). For me, it comes down to draw and intent, and Wave Breaker has the cleaner setup from barrier 1 to either lead or take the sit behind the speed.
His recent 90-day numbers support the confidence: two runs for a win and another placing, averaging 1.5. That’s not just “going okay”, that’s a horse in form.
Enterprise Legend is the danger because she gets in light at 116.8 and that can flip a sprint handicap quickly, especially if the race turns into a sit sprint and the leaders stack them up.
Play: Win bet Wave Breaker. If the track is playing leaderish earlier in the day, bump your confidence. If it’s chopping out late, consider a small saver on Enterprise Legend.
Race 8: Horse Capital Country Boosted (Bm58) — 16:25, 1422m
Finale, and this is where I want the tough horse with the habit of being there. Jagerschnitzel sits right in the pocket. He’s been consistent (1322-3), he’s trained by Cameron Crockett who has enough Scone runners to respect, and he gets A Bullock</strong. That last part matters. Bullock wins more than a quarter of his rides at this track and hits the frame over half the time. If the race is messy, he’s the one I want making decisions.
The danger is Magurtz</strong (45-182) because the three-year-old upside is real, and Singleton’s runners can jump in grade quickly once they find their level. The wide alley 7 is workable, but he’ll need to do a bit early to land a spot.
Play: Each-way Jagerschnitzel. If you’re chasing a last-race multi anchor, he’s the banker type on the card for me.
Where the money goes
I’m not building today around mythical “track specialists” because most of these fields simply don’t have the course history for that. I am, however, building it around the operators who repeatedly turn up and perform at Scone, and the horses whose recent profiles say they’re ready to strike.
NAP: Very Sirius (Race 5, 14:35). He keeps running to his figure, and the race shape gives him every chance to control his own luck.
Value: Enterprise Legend (Race 7, 15:45) as a saver or small each-way look. The light weight can turn a 1200m handicap into a different contest.
Banker for multis: Wave Breaker (Race 7). Drawn 1, in form, and maps to get the right run without needing the track to do him favours.
Each-way play: Jagerschnitzel (Race 8). Bullock at Scone is a combination you can actually trust over a proper sample of rides.
Course angle to keep: when you’re torn between two similar runners today, side with a proven Scone stable. Cavanough (39 runners here) and Singleton (30) have the volume and the strike rates to justify it, and they’ve both loaded the card again.
Keep an eye on Bullock’s pattern through the day from those middle draws. If he keeps landing one-out one-back and peeling at the right time, you’ll want to follow that blueprint next Scone meeting too.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Scone today?
Racing kicks off at 12:10 with the Upper Hunter Country Boosted Maiden Plate over 1094m.
Who are the top jockeys at Scone on today’s card?
A Bullock is the standout on the course numbers: 30 rides at Scone for 8 wins and 16 placings. MS M Weir (27 rides, 5 wins) and Mitchell Bell (23 rides, 4 wins) also rate as genuine Scone performers.
Which trainers are worth following at Scone?
Brett and Georgie Cavanough bring a big, reliable Scone record: 39 runners for 9 wins and 19 placings. S I Singleton also holds a strong base at the track with 30 runners for 6 wins and 13 placings, and he’s got multiple chances across the meeting again.
What are the best bets at Scone today?
My Scone best bets are Very Sirius in Race 5 (14:35) as the main play, plus Wave Breaker in Race 7 (15:45) as the safer multi anchor from barrier 1. If you want an each-way finish to the day, Jagerschnitzel in Race 8 (16:25) gets the Bullock tick.
Where can I find the best odds for Scone races?
Bookmaker odds weren’t available in the feed at time of writing, so treat prices as fluid and shop around close to jump. For a starting point, compare prices with the major Australian books and exchanges, then back your opinion when the market gives you something fair. You can also find more previews and Scone predictions via RacingBase.
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