Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Wednesday 26 February 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Rosehill. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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President brings the strongest form to this maiden, having placed in Group 2 company. The Chris Waller-trained colt has been given time to mature since his last run and gets the services of J McDonald. The tongue tie goes on for the first time which may help him finish off stronger.
Marais brings the most consistent form to this race with multiple placings. He's versatile in running style and should get a good position despite the wider draw. His consistency suggests he'll be in the finish again.
Dark Arts has shown ability in his previous starts and gets a good draw here. The Hawkes-trained colt has good early speed which should put him in a favorable position. The inside draw at Rosehill with the rail out should be advantageous.
Sheriff's Star has been knocking on the door in recent starts with improving form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | President | 4 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 4 | Lyles | 1 | Adam Hyeronimus | Matthew Smith | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 5 | Marais | 7 | Tyler Schiller | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Dark Arts | 3 | Joshua Parr | M, W & J Hawkes | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Hippolyte Rock | 2 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Azucar | 6 | Tim Clark | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Now Is The Hour | 8 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Sheriff's Star | 5 | Chad Schofield | Richard & Will Freedman | 58.5kg |
Yes Yes Boss showed ability on debut with a placing at Canterbury. The Waterhouse & Bott-trained filly gets the addition of blinkers for the first time which should sharpen her up. She has good early speed which is advantageous at Rosehill and should be able to overcome the wide barrier.
The Stars has been knocking on the door with a second placing last start at Canterbury.
The addition of ear muffs pre-race only suggests connections are looking to help her settle better. The step back in distance from previous runs should suit her closing style.
Fleeting Spirit gets the perfect draw in barrier 1 which is crucial at Rosehill. The Ryan & Alexiou-trained filly has shown improvement with each run and should appreciate the 1200m journey.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Kilonova | 3 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Fleeting Spirit | 1 | Joshua Parr | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 8 | The Stars | 7 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 5 | Ivy Legend | 6 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Manukau | 2 | Adam Hyeronimus | James Cummings | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 10 | Yes Yes Boss | 8 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Amreekiyah | 5 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Peter Snowden | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Ella Hazel | 9 | Chad Schofield | Richard Litt | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Handkerchief | 10 | Tim Clark | C J Waller | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Ti Amo Tanto | 4 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 57.5kg |
The Ciaron Maher-trained colt has been knocking on the door with a placing last start and should appreciate the step up to 1500m. Tim Clark is a positive jockey booking and despite the wide draw, he should be able to find a good position in running.
San Gabriel brings strong form credentials to this race with placings in both career starts. The Neasham & Archibald-trained gelding has a good barrier draw and should appreciate the 1500m journey.
Bendrodt has been knocking on the door with consistent placings in recent starts. The Chris Waller-trained gelding has proven himself at the distance and gets the services of top jockey Kerrin McEvoy. The wide barrier is a concern but he should be able to get into a good position with his racing style.
Wa Wa Wa gets the perfect draw in barrier 1 and the addition of blinkers for the first time should sharpen him up. The Chris Waller-trained gelding has been consistent with consecutive placings and gets the services of Nash Rawiller.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Deal N' Dash | 2 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 58.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Wa Wa Wa | 1 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Bendrodt | 9 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Amplify | 10 | Ashley Morgan | C Maher | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Dollars | 8 | Tim Clark | C Maher | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Emballee | 5 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 54.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 1 | San Gabriel | 4 | Alysha Collett | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 9 | Go Zola | 6 | Chad Schofield | David Payne | 55kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 5 | Cigar Man | 3 | Tyler Schiller | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Super Eclipse | 7 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 55.5kg |
The Brett Cavanough-trained filly gets a significant weight advantage with Braith Nock's 3kg claim and has a good barrier draw. She's been competitive in stronger Highway company and should appreciate the drop in class. The step up to 1500m is the query but her racing pattern suggests she'll handle it.
Idle Flyer brings excellent recent form with consecutive wins in her last two starts.
Rag Queen brings the strongest class credentials having competed in Group 1 and 2 races. The David Payne-trained filly is dropping significantly in class and gets the services of Chad Schofield. The wide barrier and top weight are concerns, but her class edge could prove decisive.
The Ciaron Maher-trained filly gets the services of Tim Clark who rides Rosehill well.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Island Dream | 3 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Atelier | 2 | Jason Collett | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Spaceballs | 11 | Tim Clark | C Maher | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 11 | Kaffir Lily | 1 | Alysha Collett | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 4 | La Roja | 5 | Joshua Parr | Peter Snowden | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Fingers Hunter | 4 | Braith Nock | B F Cavanough | 53.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Rag Queen | 8 | Chad Schofield | David Payne | 60.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Noises | 9 | Tyler Schiller | Brad Widdup | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Eternal | 6 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 57kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Idle Flyer | 10 | Matthew Smith | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Swelter | 7 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 55.5kg |
Zouprince brings excellent recent form with consecutive wins in his last two starts. His tactical versatility should help overcome the wider barrier draw.
The Rod Northam-trained gelding gets a significant weight advantage with C J Hillier's 3kg claim and has a good barrier draw. He's been competitive in stronger company and should appreciate the drop in class.
Imperial Force has shown ability in his previous starts with a win and a placing. The wide barrier is a concern but his tactical speed should help overcome this disadvantage.
The Sara Ryan-trained gelding has a good barrier draw and has proven himself at the distance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Imperial Force | 7 | Tim Clark | Bjorn Baker | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Zouprince | 6 | Benjamin Osmond | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Anavinci | 5 | Joshua Parr | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Glounthaune | 8 | Jason Collett | G D Hickman | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Winchester | 2 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Titanium Miss | 9 | Ashley Morgan | T J Bartley | 55.5kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 4 | Chief Conductor | 4 | Reece Jones | Sara Ryan | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 8 | After Match | 1 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Peter Snowden | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 1 | The Dramatist | 3 | C J Hillier | R P Northam | 58kg | $19.00 |
Monarchs Brae brings excellent recent form with a win and multiple placings. His tactical versatility should help overcome the wider barrier draw and he has proven himself at similar distances.
The David Payne-trained gelding gets a perfect barrier draw and has been racing consistently. He's stepping up to 2400m for the first time but his racing pattern suggests he'll handle the trip.
The Chris Waller-trained gelding gets the services of top jockey James McDonald and has proven himself at the distance.
Regal Lion brings strong staying credentials and gets a significant weight advantage with Braith Nock's 3kg claim. The Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald-trained gelding has proven himself at the distance and beyond.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Laspirit Deeler | 1 | Jeff Penza | Lee & Cherie Curtis | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Monarchs Brae | 7 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Fulfilled | 8 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | K A Lees | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Soul Choice | 4 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Kapakiri | 9 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 8 | California Grass | 5 | Reece Jones | John Thompson | 56kg | $3.70 |
| 7th | 4 | Casual Connection | 3 | Molly Bourke | J G Sargent | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Agita | 2 | Chad Schofield | David Payne | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 10 | La Vesuvius | 10 | Alysha Collett | Patrick Cleave | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Final Reset | 6 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 54kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Regal Lion | 11 | Braith Nock | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 60kg |
Tyler Schiller knows the horse well and his tactical speed should ensure a good run in transit. The step up to 1400m is the query but his racing pattern suggests he'll handle it.
House Of Cards brings strong form credentials with consecutive placings in similar company. He's proven at the distance and has been racing consistently.
The Chris Waller-trained mare gets the services of top jockey Nash Rawiller and has proven herself at similar distances.
The Peter Snowden-trained mare gets the services of top jockey Kerrin McEvoy and has been racing consistently.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Flying Thinker | 7 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Peter Snowden | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Mawjood | 1 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Pocketing | 9 | Joshua Parr | Richard & Will Freedman | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Imposing Pier | 2 | Alysha Collett | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 1 | House Of Cards | 3 | Regan Bayliss | Michael Freedman | 60kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 9 | The Replicant | 4 | Chad Schofield | Joseph Pride | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Formidable Force | 8 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 8th | 10 | Bluff 'n' Bluster | 11 | Molly Bourke | J C Coyle | 52kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Capital Asset | 5 | Jason Collett | C Maher | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Mountain Top | 10 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 59kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Sizzler | 6 | Craig Carmody | 54kg |
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