On The Punt: Flemington best bets for Saturday June 21, 2025

News Corp form analyst Chris Vernuccio gives his top selections at Flemington on Saturday.

News Corp form analyst Chris Vernuccio takes a look at the Flemington on Saturday.

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BEST BET

CLEO CAT (R3 No.5): Cleo Cat has taken the next step this prep, winning her first two starts including a Group 3 in Adelaide before beating all but top mare Niance at Caulfield last start. She has Craig Williams engaged for her first attempt down the Flemington straight.

NEXT BEST

TAKEN (R4 No.1): Taken is flying with three consecutive wins including at the track and distance by three lengths last start. He jumps up in the weights for winning handicap races but takes on mostly benchmark and maiden performers here. He’ll make his own luck on the speed with Craig Williams on board.

JIMMY THE BEAR (R8 No.3): Jimmy The Bear was too far back from a wide barrier when second to Oh Too Good at Flemington last start. He stays at the track and trip and can settle closer from barrier two.

THE JOCKEY

CRAIG WILLIAMS

Craig Williams rides four favourites in his first Saturday city meeting in a couple of months.

OBSERVER (R1 No.2 – $1.70), CLEO CAT (R3 No.5 – $2.35), TAKEN (R4 No.1 – $2.90), RED GALAXY (R5 No.10 – $4.80), GLENTANEOUS (R6 No.4 – $16), AVEBURY (R7 No.5 – $12), HOLYMANZ (R8 No.5 – $7.50), SHE’S AN ARTIST (R9 No.12 – $5.50)

Originally published as On The Punt: Flemington best bets for Saturday June 21, 2025