Wangaratta Betting Tips for June 14, 2026 - Run, Forrest, Run

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Last updated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 11:39

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Eight-race Wangaratta card split between Maiden and BM62 events
Heavy track conditions; best bets favor proven wet-track horses
Top picks: Call Me Rhonda, Asiatic, Forrest Gump, Naughton's Bar (each-way)

A competitive eight-race card awaits at Wangaratta. (Getty)

Wangaratta hosts an eight-race program on Sunday with an even split of four Maiden races and four Benchmark 62 events.

Wangaratta Tips June 14
WTC Seniors Raceday – 4th July Maiden Plate Tips (Race 2)
Tim McCurdy MP Member For Ovens Valley Maiden Plate Tips (Race 4)
Sportsbet Race Previews BM62 Handicap Tips (Race 5)
Project 365 O&M Mental Health Round BM62 Handicap Tips (Race 7)

The track is currently a Heavy 9 however, with rain forecast there is a strong chance of a track downgrade.

For upcoming feature meetings and major race dates from around the country, visit the Group 1 Racing Calendar.

Wangaratta Tips June 14

WTC Seniors Raceday – 4th July Maiden Plate Tips (Race 2)

Wangaratta Value Bet - Race 2 No. 2 Forrest Gump

Three starts in 2024 produced three top-three finishes for Forrest Gump.

The most recent of those efforts saw him lose out by a narrow margin when runner-up to a subsequent metropolitan winner over 1600m at Scone in August 2024.

While that effort came on a sound surface, his first two appearances were on Soft ground, and he has since joined the Gerald Egan stable.

The four-year-old showed up well in a pair of jumpouts last month, including a 1200m win at this venue in the second of those.

The gelding is a half-brother to Heavy-track winner Frankly Elegant and, from an inside barrier, looks capable of resuming with a victory.

Tim McCurdy MP Member For Ovens Valley Maiden Plate Tips (Race 4)

Wangaratta Roughie - Race 4 No. 5 Naughton's Bar

The form may not jump off the page, but Naughton's Bar has been racing better than his record suggests this preparation.

His lone placing came when beaten just over one-and-a-half lengths over 1600m at Goulburn last month.

Racing on a Good 4 surface, he finished strongly in an 11-runner field and had excuses when seventh at Wagga next time.

The three-year-old was shuffled back at a crucial stage on that occasion before catching the eye late in the race.

A Heavy 9 surface appeared no issue when beaten less than four-and-a-half lengths that day, and the rise in distance looks a positive despite a wide draw.

Sportsbet Race Previews BM62 Handicap Tips (Race 5)

Wangaratta Best Bet - Race 5 No. 14 Call Me Rhonda

Forecast conditions look ideal for this assignment, with Call Me Rhonda already proving herself on rain-affected ground.

The four-year-old broke through for her maiden victory when saluting by just under half a length over 1600m at Stawell last month.

Racing on a Heavy 8 surface, the mare came from midfield and finished strongly to score at her 11th start.

The rise in distance poses no issue, having finished second in both previous attempts over 2000m or further.

Jarrod Robinson's representative returns to a forecast Heavy track and looks capable of handling the rise in grade from an inside barrier.

Project 365 O&M Mental Health Round BM62 Handicap Tips (Race 7)

Wangaratta Next Best Bet - Race 7 No. 8 Asiatic

Fresh form reads well for this assignment, with Asiatic returning from a break after contesting stronger company over summer.

The three-year-old has performed well first-up in the past, including when breaking her maiden over 1203m at Kyneton in November.

The filly won on a Heavy 8 surface that day but has also scored on Good ground, highlighting her versatility.

The daughter of Tagaloa was slowly away in both victories before being ridden patiently and finishing strongly.

The drop in grade is a positive here, and with Jake Noonan taking the ride following a Cranbourne jumpout win, similar tactics are expected.

Verdict

Wangaratta - June 14

Our Wangaratta selections for Sunday, June 14 are:

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