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JJ Atkins 2025 Betting Tips - Is Grafterburners set to peak?
The 2025 JJ Atkins is one of the prestigious Group 1 horse races for two-year-olds, scheduled to run on June 14 at Eagle Farm. Among the top contenders, 'Cool Archie' leads the market, followed closely by 'Grafterburners' with the advantage of a favorable draw and jockey Craig Williams. 'Hidden Achievement' with Chris Waller's expert training, and 'Torque To Be Sure', offering value for each-way bets, are also expected to impress. This race is celebrated for its history of champions and continues to be a highlight in the racing calendar.
- The 2025 JJ Atkins to take place on June 14 at Eagle Farm
- 'Grafterburners' is a top pick with favourable draw and Craig Williams
- Strong contenders include 'Hidden Achievement' and 'Torque To Be Sure'
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The JJ Atkins is the final two-year-old Group 1 of the season and the 2025 edition will be run on Saturday, June 14 at Eagle Farm.
- 2025 JJ Atkins Tips
- 2025 JJ Atkins- Barriers & Final Field
This 1600m feature was first run in 1893 and it has been taken out by some champions, which include Mahogany, Luskin Star and more recently, The Autumn Sun.
At $4 with QuestBet, Cool Archie heads the market for the 2025 JJ Atkins.
2025 JJ Atkins Tips
2025 JJ Atkins Best Bet - Grafterburners
While he's proven on rain affected ground, the turn-of-foot from Grafterburners can be better displayed on a firmer track.
Spelled after a stylish win in QTIS Jewel on March 15, the Kelly Schweida-trained colt was unlucky not to land good bets via his May 17 return.
He covered ground and was brave via a third-place finish in the Spirit Of Boom Classic and while there were excuses second-up, Grafterburners was a little flat irrespective.
After drawing out in both appearances this campaign, Grafterburners now has gate two and Craig Williams takes the engagement for the JJ Atkins.
2025 JJ Atkins Next Best Bet - Hidden Achievement
Champion trainer Chris Waller is aiming for his fourth victory in the JJ Atkins and Hidden Achievement is his leading contender for the 2025 edition.
Blinkers have been applied to the juvenile for Saturday's Group 1 assignment and this youngster looks suited up in distance following a last start third.
While Hidden Achievement lost as favourite in that Rosehill attempt, he only balanced up late after tracking a slow tempo (fastest last 400m and 200m of the race).
He broke through prior to that despite not relishing a tighter turning Gosford circuit and along with a key gear change, he also gets the services of J-Mac.
2025 JJ Atkins Value Bet - Torque To Be Sure
Torque To Be Sure was well-held in fifth via the BRC Sires' Produce Stakes on May 31, but he was the pick of the closers behind Cool Archie in that lead-up.
The son of Shamus Award started fav vs the market elect on return, where he was only narrowly defeated, while he placed in two summer attempts.
His best two efforts have both come on good tracks and after campaigning on heavy ground second and third-up, he'll get underfoot conditions to suit.
Mark Zahra takes the reins on Torque To Be Sure and while he's had a frustrating Brisbane Carnival, the gun hoop has to respected on a big day.
2025 JJ Atkins- Barriers & Final Field
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cool Archie | Chris & Corey Munce | Martin Harley | 9 | 57kg | $4 |
| 2 | Grafterburners | Kelly Schweida | Craig Williams | 2 | 57kg | $7.75 |
| 3 | Farnicle | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 4 | 57kg | $11.50 |
| 4 | Call Da Vinci | Bevan Laming | Jaden Lloyd | 14 | 57kg | $36 |
| 5 | Torque To Be Sure | Matthew Dunn | Mark Zahra | 10 | 57kg | $22 |
| 6 | Aerodrome | Michael Freedman | Regan Bayliss | 15 | 57kg | $13.50 |
| 7 | Thee Creek | Peter & Will Hulbert | Mark Du Plessis | 5 | 57kg | $76 |
| 8 | Hidden Achievement | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 6 | 57kg | $6.25 |
| 9 | Zebra Finch | James Cummings | Kerrin McEvoy | 1 | 57kg | $14.50 |
| 10 | Navy Pilot | Ciaron Maher | Ryan Maloney | 11 | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 11 | Zoutanium | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Nash Rawiller | 7 | 57kg | $29 |
| 12 | Regulated Affair | Chris Waller | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 17 | 57kg | $26 |
| 13 | The Bear | Sharryn Livingstone | Justin Stanley | 16 | 57kg | $121 |
| 14 | Meet George | Desleigh Forster | Ron Stewart | 8 | 57kg | $161 |
| 15 | Mortal Halo | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Zac Lloyd | 3 | 57kg | $121 |
| 16 | Providence | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 12 | 57kg | $11 |
| 17 | Sweet Pretender | William Kropp | Cejay Graham | 13 | 55kg | $141 |
Odds courtesy of QuestBet & correct on 11/06/2025.
Verdict
Our tips for the 2025 JJ Atkins are:
Grafterburners
To Win
$7.75 - 4 Units
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