Brad Waters' Sale tips: Thursday, June 11, 2025
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Thursday's Victorian meeting at Sale, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
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BEST BET
DE BERGERAC (Race 8 No. 1): The four-year-old raced consistently last time in and has trialled well leading up to his return. Expecting a bold first-up run.
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NEXT BEST
BOSSY STAR (Race 2 No. 1): Has placed at his past five runs, including when resuming at Sale last month. He can break through on Thursday.
WALK OF FAME (Race 7 No. 11): Chased home a smart winner at Sale when resuming so will be much fitter. Rain-affected ground won't worry her.
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VALUE BET
STYLE GUIDE (Race 4 No. 11): The mare hasn't been far away at both runs this time in over shorter trips. Her pedigree suggests she will thrive over 2200m at Sale.
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JOCKEY TO FOLLOW – DANIEL MOOR
The consistent hoop heads to Sale for six rides on Thursday. HIGHSTRUNG (Race 1 No. 4), TOO DARN COLD (Race 2 No. 9), WINDY PEAK (Race 4 No. 12), TABOR (Race 5 No. 5), FAUCI (Race 7 No. 8). BONNIE AMORE (Race 8 No. 13).
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