Country Cup racing in Victoria continues this Sunday, with the Kilmore Cup (1600m) attracting a strong field.
Down below is a speed map, runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2025 Kilmore Cup.
2025 Kilmore Cup Runner Preview:
1. Warnie: SCR
2. El Rocko: He’ll be the likely leader and roll along in front but I think he’ll be out of petrol tickets on the turn.
3. Regal Zeus: Really good third up record but he was a bit plain behind Warnie and I think needs to improve too much to be in the finish.
4. Bank Maur: SCR
5. Saban: SCR
6. Astero: SCR
7. Sabaj: SCR
8. Verdad: Looks to have been an interrupted prep for him so he can go through the keeper.
9. Pondalowie: SCR
10. Scheelite: SCR
11. Farhh Flung: He might be a big price here given he will be strong at the end of the mile and was game in defeat over 1800m during Cup Week, plus Willow gets on with him very well. Knockout hope.
12. Bright Stripes: SCR
13. Presser: Flying, but this looks a bridge too far for him.
14. Roguery: SCR
2025 Kilmore Cup $100 Betting Strategy:
$100 Win Sabaj but if he doesn’t run, $20 Win/$80 Place Farhh Flung
Kilmore Cup Field
| No | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | EL ROCKO | John McArdle | Jamie Mott | 12 | 57.5kg |
| 3 | REGAL ZEUS | John McArdle | Daniel Stackhouse | 10 | 56.5kg |
| 8 | VERDAD | Robbie Griffiths | Patrick Moloney | 1 | 54kg |
| 11 | FARHH FLUNG (GB) | Danny O’Brien | Craig Williams | 6 | 54kg |
| 13 | PRESSER | Gavin Bedggood | Beau Mertens (late alt) | 11 | 54kg |
Kilmore Cup Odds
2025 Kilmore Cup Speed Map
With El Rocko in the field, the tempo is naturally going to be quite genuine. But, there is speed drawn underneath with the likes of Regal Zeus, Jennilala and even Air Assault likely wanting to sit handy, so the speed will be decent here.