Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets 17/07/25

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For today, Thursday, July 17, I have found three runners that I think are worthy of a bet. As well as the runner, I have also included the odds from three different bookies so you can see which one is offering the best odds.

✓ Best Odds provided

Top Pick: 

10. Dernier Lien

Recommended Bet Type:

Win

Best Odds Available:

$2.25 with Dabble

Quick Analysis:

Dernier Lien looks like an excellent filly, and I think she will dispatch this field with ease. We last saw the 3YO in Murwillumbah, where she managed to break her maiden in her second attempt. That was on a Soft 7, and she was wide when turning onto the home straight. She’s good enough for this one.

Top Pick: 

5. Dalio

Recommended Bet Type:

Place

Best Odds Available:

$2.30 with PlayUp

Quick Analysis:

Dalio has been plagued by Heavy-rated tracks recently, but this time it looks like Kembla Grange is within the Good range. The gelding hasn’t won since about this time last year, but he has been fairly competitive in most of his runs so far. He is better placed back in a provincial Class 1, though, and the place bet looks a safe option.

Top Pick: 

5. Bear On The Loose

Recommended Bet Type:

Each-Way

Best Odds Available:

$5.00/$2.00 with VicBet

Quick Analysis:

For the Grafton Cup, I’m going with an each-way chance, Bear On The Loose. After three second placings in a row, I think it’s finally his time to get back into the winner's circle. His effort in the Caloundra Cup was full of merit, and if he lands near the front of the pack, he’ll be in this up to his eyeballs.