Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Sunday 1 June 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Muswellbrook. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Quality colt dropping significantly in class after competitive Group 3 run. The Snowden stable excels with juveniles and has secured a top jockey. Drawn to get perfect run and should be too classy despite track concerns.
Showed ability on debut and should improve. The gear change suggests connections are expecting progression and Reith is a significant jockey booking. Maps to get good run midfield with cover.
Well drawn to get good run and weight scale suits. Unknown quantity but showing right signals for strong debut.
Stable/rider combination commands respect and barrier gives options. No exposed form but stable rarely debuts runners without ability.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Raging Force | 1 | Jean Van Overmeire | Peter Snowden | 58kg | $1.10 |
| 2nd | 7 | Issy''s Star | 2 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Andrea | 4 | Shae Wilkes | A P Ball | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Velka | 5 | Ms M Weir | T S Howlett | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 5 | It Stays In Vegas | 8 | Christian Reith | S I Singleton | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Tootony | 3 | Benjamin Osmond | R E Ollerton | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Go Russian | 10 | Grant Buckley | R E Ollerton | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 6 | All Too Silent | 6 | Siena Grima | A P Ball | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Northern Glow | 7 | Teighan Worsnop | A P Ball | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Firepop | 9 | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 55.5kg |
Inside draw crucial advantage on soft track. Strong jockey booking and weight advantage make compelling case despite lack of exposed form.
Shows ability with strong place record and performs well fresh. Good barrier draw and strong jockey booking offset concerns about track conditions. Recent trial form suggests readiness despite long break.
Good barrier draw and weight relief offset concerns about win record. Recent form suggests ready to break through.
Gear changes and class drop suggest improvement likely despite wide barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Bally Isle | 3 | Grant Buckley | P H Bloomfield | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Brummagen | 7 | Aaron Bullock | Brett Thompson | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 10 | Priscila Statement | 1 | Ms M Weir | Justin Bowen | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Hoku | 8 | Daniel A Northey | L K Roberts | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Last Lalique | 2 | Reece Jones | S I Singleton | 57kg | $2.40 |
| 6th | 6 | Clan D''oro | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | J A Sylvester | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Thor''s Lightning | 9 | Billy Cray | S I Singleton | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Shackamaxon | 5 | Anna Roper | Joseph Burges | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Minderoo Millie | 6 | Clayton Gallagher | Luke A Thomas | 57kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Bonnie Dubai | 10 | J A Sylvester | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Dendina | 11 | Brett Thompson | 57kg |
Well weighted and drawn perfectly for this track/distance. Has proven soft track ability and should get ideal run from barrier 3. The step up in class is offset by weight relief.
Consistent galloper with strong soft track credentials. Well drawn to utilize tactical speed and should get perfect run in transit. The weight is a slight concern but compensated by proven wet track ability.
Well-drawn runner with strong recent form. Gets significant weight relief and should get perfect run from barrier 1. The distance is a query but racing pattern suggests it should suit.
Wide barrier is offset by tactical speed and weight relief.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Nature Boy | 10 | E J Farr | Ms L Selby | 53.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Cascade Mountain | 5 | Reece Jones | Wayne Brown | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Deemee | 9 | Mitch Stapleford | S I Singleton | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Ring Ahoy | 4 | Izzy Neale | R P Hartley | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Jonny Be Swift | 1 | Anna Roper | G D Hickman | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 5 | Image Of The Sun | 3 | Ashley Morgan | P Messara & L Gavranich | 55kg | $2.60 |
| 7th | 6 | Threw | 6 | Siena Grima | Ms W Haynes | 53.5kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Wannawinwin | 7 | J A Sprague | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Wolf Club | 2 | M D Griffith | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Tycoon Lad | 8 | Ms L Selby | 55kg |
Mare in strong form with excellent win strike rate and proven ability on soft tracks. Gets in well at the weights and drawn to get perfect run from barrier 6. Recent form suggests ready for this class rise and should be suited by predicted moderate-fast tempo.
Lightly raced filly showing good progression through grades. Gets in well at weights and has strong form around similar company.
Consistent galloper who should get perfect run from barrier. Recent form solid and well weighted for this. Some query at track but racing pattern suggests will handle conditions. Strong trainer/jockey combination adds confidence.
Track specialist who excels in soft going and gets significant weight relief. Recent form mixed but previous track stats suggest can improve sharply here. Drawn well and likely to get good run in transit.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Stratified | 8 | Braith Nock | M D Griffith | 56.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Swamp Nation | 7 | Teighan Worsnop | Glen Milligan | 53.5kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Inferencia | 5 | Darryl Mc Lellan | Ms R Dunn | 60.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Pensativa | 1 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Lou Mary | 55kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 8 | Mckeon | 6 | Ashley Morgan | Joseph Burges | 55kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 10 | Best Of Maher | 3 | Clayton Gallagher | Luke A Thomas | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Oakfield Waratah | 10 | Anna Roper | Ms K Buchanan | 60kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Two Ya Got | 4 | B F Cavanough | 64.5kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Indifference | 11 | B F Cavanough | 64kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Lemaire | 2 | T & P Vigouroux | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Zenti | 9 | Lyle Chandler | 55kg |
Well drawn for tactical advantage and gets the services of top provincial rider Aaron Bullock. Form around similar company reads well and should get perfect run just off pace.
Reliable type who has been knocking on the door with strong recent placings. Gets weight relief through claim and has proven soft track ability. Wide gate a concern but has tactical speed to overcome it.
First starter from leading Maher stable with positive gear changes and good jockey booking. Well drawn to get good run.
Showed improvement last start with placing on heavy track. Gets perfect inside draw and weight relief which suits conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | California Secret | 13 | Braith Nock | Peter Snowden | 56.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Star Prediction | 14 | Shae Wilkes | A P Ball | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Justice Warrior | 7 | Aaron Bullock | Ms K Buchanan | 59.5kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 10 | California Comets | 4 | Reece Jones | Peter Snowden | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Purple Rose | 2 | Ms M Weir | Lauri Parker | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Fejer Dawn | 1 | H Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Devine Crusader | 10 | Jenny Duggan | Ms K Buchanan | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Major Lightning | 11 | Siena Grima | J R Gask | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 5 | African Diamond | 12 | Andrew Gibbons | W T Wilkes | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Lady Felina | 6 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Moonshot | 8 | Ben Looker | Nathan Doyle | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Diamond Express | 5 | Mitch Stapleford | S I Singleton | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 13th | 7 | Flourish | 9 | Ashley Morgan | C Maher | 57kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 14 | Helen''s Crown | 3 | M N Howard | 55kg |
Well suited by conditions and gets in well at the weights. Mitchell Bell booking a positive and should get perfect midfield position from barrier 1. Clear top pick with scope for further improvement.
Consistent mare who should appreciate conditions and gets in light. Drawn to get a nice run just off the speed and has shown ability to handle soft tracks. Main danger to top pick if things go her way.
Promising gelding with good upside but facing toughest test to date from wide gate.
Mare who can improve sharply on soft track from good draw. Last start win suggests return to form and gets significant weight relief.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Red Rags To Bulls | 6 | Mitch Stapleford | J R Gask | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Supreme Command | 5 | Teighan Worsnop | Glen Milligan | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Shutter | 18 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Lou Mary | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Pins And Needles | 4 | Ben Looker | Glen Milligan | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Great Point | 17 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Shipshape | 2 | Clayton Gallagher | Kylie Kennedy | 62kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Smoke On The Water | 20 | Aaron Bullock | James Dobie | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 8th | 12 | Spenzalot | 16 | Christian Reith | S I Singleton | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 17 | Corpsman | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | J A Sylvester | 53.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Sanzeno | 12 | Braith Nock | M D Griffith | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Zoomorphic | 1 | Mitchell Bell | S I Singleton | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 12th | 11 | Sirius Flyer | 13 | Ms M Weir | B F Cavanough | 56kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Stylised | 19 | Cassandra Schmidt | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Navy Steel | 11 | B F Cavanough | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Egyptologist | 10 | Brett Thompson | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Bellini Spritz | 3 | P Messara & L Gavranich | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Tropicana''s Cube | 8 | Brett Thompson | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Nevermista | 9 | Simon Casey | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Snitzenegger | 15 | J A Sylvester | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Smart Jazz | 14 | J A Sylvester | 55kg |
Progressive mare with strong soft track credentials drawn perfectly in barrier 4. Weight relief and tactical advantage from barrier make her the clear top selection.
Consistent performer with strong credentials at both distance and track condition. Despite top weight, has shown ability to carry big weights successfully. Drawn awkwardly but has tactical speed to overcome. Strong place chance with winning claims.
Lightly raced improver drawn perfectly for conditions. Recent form suggests ready for this class rise and gets in well at the weights. Some query on wet track but breeding suggests should handle it. Strong each-way claims.
Well drawn and weighted for this assignment. Recent form better than it looks on paper and should be ready to peak fourth-up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Love Child | 13 | Anna Roper | Glen Milligan | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Twilight Rock | 6 | Mitchell Bell | B F Cavanough | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | In Spades | 11 | Shannen Llewellyn | Justin Bowen | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 12 | Midnight Dream | 10 | Clayton Gallagher | Paul Clisby | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Sacred Delago | 14 | Jenny Duggan | J A Sylvester | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Move She Can | 4 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 57.5kg | $2.70 |
| 7th | 4 | So Country | 9 | Shayleigh Ingelse | Wayne Brown | 60.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Cumboogle | 7 | Aaron Bullock | Brett Thompson | 63.5kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Too Darn Lovely | 2 | Leeshelle Small | S I Singleton | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Kaiyu | 5 | Ben Looker | Glen Milligan | 59kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Ritzsun | 12 | S I Singleton | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Water Lad | 1 | B F Cavanough | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Octavian Treasure | 3 | T S Howlett | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Senalda | 8 | M N Howard | 55kg |
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