Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Sunday 18 May 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Sale. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Showed good ability on debut and looks well placed to improve sharply with the addition of blinkers. The Hayes stable excels with improving 3YOs and the inside draw gives options from the start. Ben Allen booking a strong positive.
Brings strong city maiden form and has been given time to mature. Fresh up but likely to be forward enough after trials. Well drawn to take up a prominent position and should handle conditions.
Should improve naturally but faces tricky barrier. The extra distance looks suitable based on breeding and running style.
Recent placing suggests return to form and proven at the trip. Each-way appeal with likely moderate tempo suiting.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Whiplash | 1 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 4 | Waco Kid | 2 | Carleen Hefel | J R Welsh | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Jagerschnitzel | 5 | Jacob Noonan | S P Nichols | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Fiora | 3 | Zoe Waller | C Maher | 53kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Vincentina | 6 | Celine Gaudry | C Maher | 56kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Tassadar | 7 | Logan McNeil | Aaron Laing | 58kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 2 | So You Will | 4 | Patrick Moloney | S P Nichols | 58kg |
Promising colt who showed ability on debut in stronger company. The addition of blinkers and tongue tie suggests improvement expected. Well drawn for tactical speed and gets in well at the weights. The Busuttin/Young stable excels with progressive types.
Consistent performer who has been knocking on the door. The weight is a concern but compensated by experience and proven ability at the trip.
Mare with ability who performs well fresh and handles soft ground. The Ben Allen booking is significant and she maps to get a nice trail midfield. Previous form at the distance is encouraging though barrier requires luck.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Zoutanium | 7 | Daniel Moor | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 7 | Daisy Duck | 3 | Thomas Prebble | C J Waller | 56kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 3 | Infinite Jest | 13 | Jacob Noonan | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 59.5kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 6 | Amberina | 5 | Carleen Hefel | Susie Wells | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Norma''s Fleet | 1 | Sheridan Clarke | Kerry Farrugia | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Nunniong | 9 | Joe Bowditch | Andrew Perdon | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Kennerite | 2 | Adam Mc Cabe | M E Templeton | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Los Alamoss | 10 | Ben Allen | Peter Gelagotis | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 14 | Rhett | 14 | Jackie Beriman | Aaron Laing | 59.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Chemehuevi | 6 | Sage Duric | N J Harnett | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Delphian | 8 | Liam Riordan | Luke Oliver | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | La Moma | 4 | Alexander Rae | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Stormriser | 11 | E Jusufovic | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Vision Thing | 12 | Renee Pola | 57.5kg |
Gets weight relief here and drawn to get perfect run. Patrick Payne stable in good form and gear changes suggest natural improvement expected. Main winning chance.
Gets in light and drawn to get good run. Natural improvement expected and should be ready to peak. Strong place chance and can win with right run.
Consistent performer who has run well at track. New gear suggests improvement expected and drawn to get good run from barrier 1.
Gets weight relief and drawn well. Gear changes suggest improvement expected.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Maingirlmaddy | 4 | Liam Riordan | K F Milham | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Forever With Ned | 7 | Thomas Prebble | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 56kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 1 | Alesund | 5 | Celine Gaudry | Ms R Kelly | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Zoutara | 6 | Luke Cartwright | R D Griffiths | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Elite Pete | 1 | Adam Mc Cabe | Ms S Trolove | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Fierce Fighter | 10 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Just Alf | 3 | Joe Bowditch | W J Wood | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Reelness | 2 | Carleen Hefel | Paul Worthington | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Heiwana Tamashi | 9 | Patrick Moloney | J F Moloney | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Lightning Joey | 8 | Jacob Noonan | J P Salanitri | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Ahrkaye | 11 | Sheridan Clarke | Ms M Murray | 56kg | $201.00 |
Recent form suggests ready to peak and the anticipated moderate-fast tempo should suit her racing pattern. Strong trainer/jockey combination and drawn to get ideal run.
Well-bred gelding from leading stable who showed ability on debut. Likely to lead from good draw and the moderate-fast tempo should allow him to control proceedings.
Consistent filly who has been knocking on the door. Ben Allen booking a positive.
Progressive filly from leading Hayes stable who should improve sharply with blinkers going on. Last start suggested ready for more ground and drawn to get perfect run behind leaders.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Lane Changer | 5 | Celine Gaudry | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Stella Cantante | 2 | Ben Allen | N J Harnett | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Regal Lover | 3 | Joe Bowditch | P Stokes | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Blue Ismay | 4 | Daniel Moor | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Sea Me Dance | 7 | Patrick Moloney | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Somethingsostrong | 6 | Jacob Noonan | A W Noonan | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Askmumaskdad | 1 | Nathan Punch | Craig Anderson | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Kaddari | 11 | Luke Cartwright | R D Griffiths | 55.5kg | $4.60 |
| 9th | 6 | Exquisite Vision | 12 | Mikaela Lawrence | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Mariner''s Dream | 9 | Sally Wynne | Susie Wells | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Courtinthecovers | 10 | Ms D Keane | A W Noonan | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Catch A Break | 8 | Sheridan Clarke | Matthew Brown | 58kg |
Progressive gelding showing strong form with a win and placings from last 3 starts. Proven performer on soft tracks and gets in well at the weights after claim. Maps to get ideal run just off pace and should be strong late.
Mare in career-best form with three consecutive placings. Gets in very well at the weights and draws to get a nice run from barrier 3. Should be strong late with the light weight and looks well placed in this grade.
Consistent galloper who has been racing well without winning. Gets a good run from barrier 2 and the booking of Daniel Moor is a positive.
Mare with strong track record including 3 wins. Gets in light and stable going well. Wide barrier a concern but should get back and run on.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Mandara Sun | 11 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Blaazay | 5 | Ms Yoko Ota | S McCusker | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Aria Electra | 12 | Tianni Chapman | Peter Gelagotis | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Imarichgirl | 4 | Joe Bowditch | Jack Laing | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Spirit Angel | 3 | Thomas Prebble | Brian McGrath | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Tishman | 8 | Luke Cartwright | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60kg | $1.60 |
| 7th | 3 | Ricky Runs | 10 | Ben Allen | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 61kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Clinched | 2 | Daniel Moor | Ms A Bence | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Circling | 13 | Liam Riordan | P E Kramer | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Culloden Moor | 9 | Celine Gaudry | Ms S Gotts | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Spoken Heiress | 7 | Jacob Noonan | A W Noonan | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Golden Hips | 1 | Ryan Houston | Jason Warren | 61kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Quafftide | 6 | Sheridan Clarke | Matthew Brown | 54kg |
Progressive 3YO who maps to get perfect run on speed. Strong recent form including placings in similar grade and gets in well at the weights. Should handle soft track conditions and has tactical advantage over main rivals.
Reliable performer who has strong form references at this level. Maps to get good run midfield and proven ability to handle conditions. Consistent enough to feature in finish despite wide draw.
Interesting runner with gear change and good soft track credentials. Gets in well at weights after claim and has shown ability to finish strongly. Wide barrier the main concern but has tactical speed to overcome.
Good barrier allows tactical options and natural improvement expected.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Belcony | 3 | Jacob Noonan | Reece Goodwin | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Makdane | 12 | M C Kent | 58.5kg | $7.50 | |
| 3rd | 2 | Pat''s Bro | 7 | Ms D Keane | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Perfect Gold | 6 | Daniel Moor | Dominic Sutton | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Valley King | 4 | Thomas Prebble | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Grand Sage | 11 | Joe Bowditch | R C Manning | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Waxing Gibbous | 1 | Ben Allen | T Busuttin & N Young | 60kg | $3.60 |
| 8th | 13 | Satin Image | 5 | Nathan Punch | Ms H Stephens | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Rose Of England | 2 | Ryan Houston | Charlotte Littlefield | 54.5kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 6 | King''s Taj | 8 | Carleen Hefel | J R Welsh | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Barney''s Blaze | 10 | Celine Gaudry | Ms S Trolove | 56kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Quite The Lass | 13 | Hannah Edgley | Reece Goodwin | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Lava Delta | 9 | Adam Mc Cabe | C W McDonald | 56.5kg |
Well drawn to utilize tactical speed and proven soft track performer. Weight relief helps offset class rise and looks perfectly placed to continue winning form.
Lightly raced improver with excellent fresh record and proven soft track ability. Wide draw offset by tactical speed and weight relief. Progressive profile suggests more improvement likely.
Consistent mare with solid track/distance credentials dropping in class. Well drawn and weighted to run well. Main query is whether she can quicken off strong tempo but has claims on best form.
Interesting runner with strong track statistics and improving form line. Well weighted and drawn to get good run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Vienna Vixen | 3 | Luke Cartwright | C Maher | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Midnight Hustle | 12 | Carleen Hefel | J R Welsh | 58.5kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 10 | Gracious Diva | 9 | Sally Wynne | Susie Wells | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Misty Emotions | 1 | Patrick Moloney | J P Salanitri | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 13 | Think I''m Divine | 5 | Liam Riordan | R J Besanko | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 8 | The Viking | 13 | Celine Gaudry | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 14 | I''m Dynamite | 4 | Susie Wells | 55kg | $21.00 | |
| 8th | 4 | Bons To Riches | 6 | Ben Allen | Alexander Rae | 60kg | $4.00 |
| 9th | 1 | I Am War | 10 | Beau Treloar | T J Andrews | 63kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 12 | A Penny Spent | 2 | Nathan Punch | Ms H Stephens | 55kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Truffle Finder | 11 | Ms D Keane | C W McDonald | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Go To Hollywood | 8 | Joe Bowditch | John R Allen | 61kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Aminatu | 7 | Hannah Edgley | Reece Goodwin | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Versaille | 14 | T Ladd | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg |
Progressive gelding showing excellent form with a last start 2nd carrying 62kg. The 4kg weight drop is significant and his racing pattern suits the likely strong tempo.
Mare in good form with strong provincial performances. Gets in well at the weights and drawn to get a nice run just off the speed. Has performed well at similar tracks and conditions previously. The slight class rise is offset by weight advantage.
Fresh specialist who performs well at this track. Drawn to get a good run midfield and should be strong late. The long spell is offset by good fresh record and proven ability at track/distance. Main query is class rise but offset by conditions.
Consistent galloper who drops significantly in weight and draws well. Recent form has been solid in similar company and proven ability at track/distance. The quick backup is a query but offset by proven ability to handle short breaks.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Torlaah | 2 | Luke Cartwright | Luke Oliver | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 14 | I''m Cheeky | 3 | Tianni Chapman | W J Wood | 51.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Master Of Chant | 5 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | R C Manning | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 4 | King Neptune | 7 | Daniel Moor | Dominic Sutton | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 5 | Dummy Spit | 1 | Joe Bowditch | Andrew Perdon | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Finance Shogun | 6 | Carleen Hefel | Shea Eden | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Rebillyous | 13 | Nathan Punch | Ms S Trolove | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Italian Informant | 9 | Sheridan Clarke | Carly Thomas | 53kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Duchess Of Argyll | 4 | Thomas Prebble | R D Griffiths | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Shamrock Bay | 12 | Celine Gaudry | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Squamanzer | 15 | B J McCarthy | 54kg | $301.00 | |
| 12th | 9 | Fighting Sanami | 10 | Liam Riordan | Carly Thomas | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Scream | 14 | Ben Allen | Amy & Ash Yargi | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Villainesque | 8 | M M Laurie | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Imminance | 11 | Aaron Laing | 56.5kg |
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