Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Monday 5 May 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Gunnedah. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Consistent performer who has been knocking on the door with multiple placings. The addition of winkers and proven soft track ability make him well-suited here. Should get an ideal run on or near the speed from barrier 5.
Well-drawn runner who gets weight relief with the claim. Has shown ability with a strong track record and should get an ideal run in transit. Main query is soft track form.
Should improve second-up but faces challenges with wide draw and weight. Breeding suggests soft track shouldn't be an issue.
Inside draw gives options and the freshen up could help.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Takeover Lad | 5 | Wayne Brown | 59kg | $6.50 | |
| 2nd | 4 | Yanabah | 3 | Siena Grima | Melanie O''Gorman | 57.5kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 8 | Stolen Summer | 1 | Aaron Bullock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 57kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 1 | Musumeci | 8 | Braith Nock | B F Cavanough | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 7 | Red Sunset | 2 | Ms M Weir | C R Clegg | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Heapy''s Legacy | 7 | Mitch Stapleford | S I Singleton | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Star Of Salisbury | 6 | Shayleigh Ingelse | M R Mulholland | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Atenta | 9 | Lou Mary | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Ellofaby | 4 | Grant Buckley | Ben Blay | 57kg |
Progressive gelding in peak form showing excellent adaptability across conditions. Strong soft track credentials and well positioned with claim to offset topweight. Recent wins suggest ready for step up in distance and should get perfect run from midfield.
Reliable performer who maps to get ideal run from barrier 4. Track record and consistency give strong place claims, though win rate leaves some queries. Should be running on strongly at the finish.
Gets significant class relief and draws perfectly for Bullock to give positive ride. Distance suits but soft track is query.
Lightly weighted runner who can improve sharply on soft track from good draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Cascade Mountain | 7 | Izzy Neale | Wayne Brown | 61.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Descending Mist | 4 | Ms C Williams | Stirling Osland | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Jonny Be Swift | 1 | Aaron Bullock | G D Hickman | 61.5kg | $1.80 |
| 4th | 6 | Sian | 6 | Clayton Gallagher | Gavin Groth | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Tycoon Lad | 3 | Leeshelle Small | Ms L Selby | 53kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Ay Bee Are | 11 | Wayne Brown | 55kg | $41.00 | |
| 7th | 11 | Shamic | 8 | T S Howlett | 55kg | $21.00 | |
| Scr | 4 | Nature Boy | 2 | Ms L Selby | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Deemee | 5 | Mitch Stapleford | S I Singleton | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Hallowed Son | 10 | Wayne Brown | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Farraige | 9 | D Wagstaff | 55kg |
Mare showing clear improvement with last start placing over same trip. Gets perfect run from barrier 3 and drops 1.5kg from last start.
Mare with consistent recent form including good 4th last start. Gets experienced rider and should get nice trail despite wide gate. Form suggests ready to produce peak performance.
First starter from strong stable with top jockey engaged. Drawn to get perfect run and blinkers suggest readiness.
Consistent gelding with solid soft track credentials and good record at trip. Recent form better than it looks and gets experienced rider.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Crusader Razor | 10 | Clayton Gallagher | Nikki Hodgson | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Ephemeral | 2 | Donovan Dillon | Lou Mary | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Parissident | 3 | Kody Nestor | Sally Torrens | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Desert Cougar | 11 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | T G Payne | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 12 | Miss Arisa | 1 | Grant Buckley | John W Ramsey | 55kg | $1.70 |
| 6th | 10 | Silverturn | 5 | Anna Roper | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Eclater | 4 | Aaron Bullock | G D Hickman | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Sizzling Boy | 8 | Benjamin Osmond | Nikki Hodgson | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Hardhead | 9 | Ms M Weir | Ms J Clement | 59kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Pressnell | 6 | M D Griffith | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Wanavan | 12 | Mitch Stapleford | S I Singleton | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Cool Turn | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | J A Sylvester | 55.5kg |
Progressive type showing strong consistency with 8 placings from last 10 starts. Gets in well at the weights and maps to get an ideal run from barrier 6. Recent form suggests ready to break through and this looks a suitable race.
Gets every chance from good draw and should be suited by likely genuine tempo. Recent form suggests ready to produce peak performance.
Consistent type who should get perfect run from inside gate. Fresh up but has good first-up record and proven at distance.
Showed marked improvement last start and gets significant weight relief. Wide gate a concern but should get solid tempo to chase.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Oakfield Mercury | 11 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 11 | Magic Sorcerer | 3 | Siena Grima | Sally Torrens | 53.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Justice Please | 10 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 55kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 10 | Mad Harry | 6 | Billy Cray | Nikki Pollock | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Gloryess | 14 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Gavin Groth | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Moonbling | 12 | Shannen Llewellyn | Sally Torrens | 53.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Mr Chips | 13 | Serg Lisnyy | Troy O''Neile | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Star Of Kongo | 9 | Leeshelle Small | R P Hartley | 53kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Celestialconqueror | 5 | Grant Buckley | T G Payne | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Pressalina | 4 | Ms G Mc Donnell | Ms S Bigg | 55kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Broadway Spirit | 1 | C J Hillier | W T Martyn | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Skit ''n'' Skat | 8 | Ms M Weir | Stirling Osland | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Wendouree | 7 | Wayne Brown | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Bye Gone Daze | 2 | D Wagstaff | 55kg |
Consistent performer who maps to get an ideal run from barrier 5. Recent form has been solid without winning and drops significantly in weight here. Should be able to position midfield with cover and looks well suited by the likely genuine tempo. Strong each-way claims.
Progressive filly coming off a maiden win who gets in well at the weights and draws perfectly. While this is harder, she appears to have more upside than most and should get every chance from the inside gate. The step up in trip looks suitable based on her racing pattern.
Consistent performer who has been racing well without winning. Gets the services of Aaron Bullock and maps to get a nice run midfield despite the wide gate. Has strong form around this class level and should be competitive again.
Mare with good track statistics who gets in light and draws well. Recent form has been better than it looks and should appreciate the likely genuine tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Raymond''s Reward | 2 | Wayne Brown | 59kg | $2.50 | |
| 2nd | 15 | Dolly Jayne | 6 | John W Ramsey | 55.5kg | $5.50 | |
| 3rd | 4 | Damascus Gate | 12 | Aaron Bullock | Ms K Simpkins | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 19 | Bull Headed | 9 | Ms T Bell | 55kg | $61.00 | |
| 5th | 6 | Bill Peyto | 5 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms J Clement | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 1 | To Be Frank | 18 | Kody Nestor | Ms S Grills | 61kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Tough Case | 16 | J A Sylvester | 60.5kg | $26.00 | |
| 8th | 12 | Bright Legend | 11 | Billy Cray | Nikki Pollock | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Kalahari Heart | 10 | Grant Buckley | T G Payne | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Interventionist | 19 | Shayleigh Ingelse | M R Mulholland | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Strelitzia | 3 | Siena Grima | Ms S Bigg | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Fleetly | 1 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Lou Mary | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 13th | 16 | I Shot The Sheriff | 20 | Braith Nock | B F Cavanough | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 14th | 18 | Invincible Faith | 15 | Ms L Selby | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 5 | Always A Saint | 8 | Ms C Monaghan | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Artelimar | 7 | Ms K Simpkins | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Rethink It | 14 | T J Vidler | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Pappiana | 4 | Donovan Dillon | Nikki Pollock | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Felis | 13 | W T Martyn | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Anazarli | 17 | Ms L Selby | 55kg |
Progressive 3yo filly showing excellent potential with strong recent form including a close second and dominant win in her last two starts. Gets in well at the weights, draws perfectly in barrier 4, and has proven soft track ability. The natural improvement expected makes her very hard to beat.
Fresh specialist with strong track and distance credentials. Despite the long break, his previous first-up performances and soft track record suggest he can run well. Well drawn to get a perfect run and has won fresh before. The weight is a concern but class suggests he can carry it.
Consistent performer who ran a good third last start showing return to form. The wide barrier is a concern but has enough early speed to overcome it. Gets a strong jockey booking and has proven ability at this level. Main query is soft track record.
Consistent performer drawn to get the perfect run from barrier 1. Recent form has been solid including a win and placing in similar grade. Gets weight relief here and handles soft tracks. While the class rise is a query, the perfect draw and conditions make him excellent value.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Lady Olenna | 4 | Aaron Bullock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 60kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Whistling Straits | 2 | Braith Nock | B F Cavanough | 61.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Too Darn Lovely | 11 | Leeshelle Small | S I Singleton | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Eighty Eight Stars | 12 | Kody Nestor | Ms S Grills | 61kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 11 | El Beatle | 1 | Ms G Mc Donnell | J A Sylvester | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Crackhorn | 16 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Gavin Groth | 60kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Powerstone | 7 | Siena Grima | Gavin Groth | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Acotango | 8 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms J Clement | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Rare Beauty | 6 | Bronte Simpson | Nikki Hodgson | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 8 | La Pelago | 10 | Anna Roper | D Lane | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Sacred Delago | 14 | J A Sylvester | 58kg | $19.00 | |
| 12th | 17 | Western Eagle | 9 | Ms S Bigg | 55kg | $201.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Bare To Witness | 3 | D Lane | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Canamble | 17 | D Lane | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Parmenio | 13 | Ms K Simpkins | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Sparks | 15 | Ms M Weir | Ms J Clement | 59kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Browned Off | 5 | Jake Hull | 58kg |
Progressive filly showing strong form progression with a win and placing from last three starts. Well drawn to get ideal run from barrier 6 and carries suitable weight. K Lees stable in good form and B Osmond booking a positive.
Mare with strong fresh record and proven ability at this level. Gets in well at the weights and drawn to get good run in transit. Fresh up specialist who typically performs well when resuming.
Consistent galloper who rarely runs a bad race. Strong jockey booking with A Bullock and proven performer at this level. Wide barrier a concern but has tactical speed to overcome draw.
Lightly raced filly from strong K Lees yard who has shown ability winning one from three starts. Gets perfect run from barrier 1 and well weighted.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Tigers Roar | 9 | Aaron Bullock | G D Hickman | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 11 | Chillcuz | 1 | Ms M Weir | K A Lees | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 16 | Trust A Kitty | 11 | Ms C Monaghan | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| 4th | 18 | Fantasy Crowned | 7 | Ms J Galea | 55kg | $6.00 | |
| 5th | 5 | Wasted Days | 5 | Shayleigh Ingelse | Brett Robb | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Exceedaqa | 6 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Sharpen The Knives | 3 | Kody Nestor | Ms T Bell | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Brighella | 10 | Siena Grima | R P Hartley | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Really Motivated | 4 | D Lane | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| 10th | 1 | Golden Passport | 2 | Grant Buckley | Holly Williams | 62kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 6 | All Too Sneaky | 8 | Anna Roper | D Lane | 58.5kg | $4.60 |
| Scr | 3 | Mercantilist | 17 | Bronte Simpson | Sara Ryan | 55kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Rail Trail | 14 | M D Griffith | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Divine Bene | 16 | Adam Duggan | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Straand Care | 18 | B F Cavanough | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Kowloon Princess | 13 | Shannen Llewellyn | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Our Warrior | 15 | J A Sylvester | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | You Have To Go | 12 | P H Bloomfield | 55.5kg |
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