The McDonald/Waller combination is elite, and his recent Canterbury second shows he's ready to break through. Second up from spell is his optimal placement, and the heavy track suits perfectly.
New South Wales · Wednesday 20 August 2025
Warwick Farm tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Warwick Farm. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Keeneland September Yearling Sale Mdn Hcp
The inside barrier is crucial on heavy tracks, and debut runners can surprise in maidens. However, the lack of any form data makes this a speculative play requiring caution.
Just Hear Me Out is a massive outsider but the barrier 2 draw is gold on heavy tracks. Blinkers first time can transform horses, and the Portelli stable occasionally produces surprises.
The ear muffs suggest preparation work has been done, and Pride debuts can be competitive.
- 1st3Burma StarJames Mc Donald$1.95
- 2nd11Hush HushZac Lloyd$41.00
- 3rd4DefianceDylan Gibbons$5.00
- 4th5Gus The GreatChad Schofield$4.60
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Burma Star | 7 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 58kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 11 | Hush Hush | 8 | Zac Lloyd | C Maher | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Defiance | 4 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Gus The Great | 9 | Chad Schofield | Joseph Pride | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 8 | Arctic Bright | 6 | Molly Bourke | J G Sargent | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Isle Of Wight | 12 | Adam Hyeronimus | Joseph Pride | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Just Hear Me Out | 2 | G Portelli | 57kg | $21.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | West Of Swindon | 11 | Braith Nock | C Maher | 61kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Extractor | 10 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Fireball Miss | 5 | Jason Collett | C Maher | 55kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Gambers | 3 | Tim Clark | A & S Freedman | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Wear The Crown | 1 | Alysha Collett | Danielle Seib | 55kg |
Inglis Xtra Bonus Mdn Hcp
Multiple gear changes and Maher's training suggest serious debut preparation.
Lady Pankhurst brings Group-level ability to maiden company with the crucial inside barrier advantage. Her first-up placing record and significant class drop create strong winning chances, though the long spell and heavy track inexperience present risks.
- 1st8Beside The OceanJason Collett$8.50
- 2nd10KoibitoRegan Bayliss$3.20
- 3rd2DefendantJames Mc Donald$7.50
- 4th6SenjutsuJoshua Parr$3.90
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Beside The Ocean | 14 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Koibito | 5 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56.5kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 2 | Defendant | 2 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Senjutsu | 11 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 9 | Spice Prawn | 7 | A Adkins | Peter Snowden | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Mean As | 9 | Zac Lloyd | C Maher | 58kg | $4.60 |
| Scr | 1 | Attica | 4 | Adam Hyeronimus | Joseph Pride | 58kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Falcon Lair | 12 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Goulburn | 6 | Molly Bourke | G Portelli | 56kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Lady Pankhurst | 3 | Rachel King | J G Sargent | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Enviable | 13 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Lupa Capitolina | 8 | Chad Schofield | Joseph Pride | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Magenta Skies | 1 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Party Boss | 10 | G J Colvin | 56kg |
TAB (Bm72)
Outstanding heavy track specialist with perfect recent form including a dominant heavy track victory last start.
Unbeaten filly with proven heavy track credentials from last start victory. Tommy Berry's booking indicates strong stable confidence in the step up to metropolitan grade.
Consistent heavy track performer with solid recent form including a close second in similar conditions. Nash Rawiller's booking and proven Warwick Farm experience provide confidence. Represents reasonable value for a place chance at minimum.
Class mare returning from lengthy spell with strong first up credentials. The barrier draw and jockey booking provide hope, but the long break and lack of heavy track experience are concerns.
- 1st1Kimberley SecretsAshley Morgan$8.50
- 2nd8VanessiNash Rawiller$4.40
- 3rd7Southern HeiressTommy Berry$2.30
- 4th6Fleeting SpiritKerrin Mc Evoy$7.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Kimberley Secrets | 6 | Ashley Morgan | N J Olive | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Vanessi | 7 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Southern Heiress | 3 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 57kg | $2.30 |
| 4th | 6 | Fleeting Spirit | 1 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Tonkatsu Goddess | 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Matthew Smith | 55.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 9 | Guerrera | 2 | Jack Baker | Luke Pepper | 52.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Mergeila | 8 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Chidiac | 4 | Braith Nock | B F Cavanough | 56kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Miss Passion | 9 | Tyler Schiller | S I Singleton | 58kg |
Captivant @ Kia Ora (Bm72)
Her recent Warwick Farm victory proves track suitability, while her unbeaten heavy track record provides crucial confidence. The inside barrier draw maximizes her chances in these conditions.
Shalaa Gold provides excellent place prospects with his outstanding consistency and proven track record.
Her inside barrier draw provides a significant tactical advantage over the other fancied runners, while her recent consistency suggests she's ready to peak.
Desi Emperor represents outstanding value given his heavy track credentials and recent winning form.
- 1st6Bev''s NineJames Mc Donald$5.00
- 2nd9Shalaa GoldJoshua Parr$3.10
- 3rd4Prima BellaJason Collett$3.50
- 4th1KoteShae Wilkes$31.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Bev''s Nine | 1 | James Mc Donald | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Shalaa Gold | 9 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 57.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 4 | Prima Bella | 4 | Jason Collett | Matthew Smith | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Kote | 7 | Shae Wilkes | W T Wilkes | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Cambar | 8 | B Mc Dougall | G J Colvin | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Bengal | 6 | Anna Roper | Luke Pepper | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Desi Emperor | 11 | K S Latham | T Wong | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 2 | President | 5 | Tom Sherry | J C Coyle | 60kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Rantan | 3 | Zac Lloyd | R J Quinton | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Elegant Empress | 10 | Chad Schofield | J M Austin | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Mr Kennedy | 2 | Tim Clark | Richard Litt | 55.5kg |
Asahi Super Dry (Bm72)
Fairway Star stands out with a perfect record at this track and distance, having won here recently carrying 59kg. Her heavy track form and inside barrier draw are crucial advantages on today's Heavy 10 surface. The combination of proven track suitability and current form makes her the standout selection despite carrying top weight.
Investment represents the best value in the race with superior heavy track credentials (33% win rate, 67% place rate on heavy). Her recent win and proven wet track ability combined with the inside barrier make her a strong each-way proposition despite some form inconsistencies.
Island Dream offers excellent value with a perfect heavy track record and recent winning form. The wide barrier is concerning but her early speed should help overcome the draw on the heavy surface.
American Starlet offers solid value with strong recent form including a close second at this track. The favorable barrier and weight relief enhance her chances on the heavy surface.
- 1st2KapakiriJames Mc Donald$3.40
- 2nd4Fairway StarJason Collett$6.00
- 3rd1Fleet CommanderAnna Roper$8.50
- 4th8County KilkennyJoshua Parr$6.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Kapakiri | 6 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 60.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 4 | Fairway Star | 2 | Jason Collett | Bjorn Baker | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Fleet Commander | 9 | Anna Roper | Bjorn Baker | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 8 | County Kilkenny | 10 | Joshua Parr | T P Donnelly | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Investment | 3 | A Adkins | Joseph Pride | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 3 | The Gadget Man | 5 | Benjamin Osmond | C J Waller | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Misterkipchoge | 4 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Island Dream | 12 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Kind Gesture | 11 | Rachel King | Brad Widdup | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Clubman | 7 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Ivan''s Hero | 13 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 56kg | |
| 12 | American Starlet | 8 | Chad Schofield | John Thompson | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Rajnish | 1 | Mitchell Bell | Cameron Crockett | 55kg |
Hawaii Five Oh @ Vinery (Bm72)
The Replicant stands out as the most reliable heavy track performer with proven course form. Nash Rawiller's booking suggests tactical plans are in place to overcome the wide barrier draw.
Duke Of Camden offers excellent value with his perfect heavy track record and recent winning form. The weight and barrier combination creates a strong winning chance.
Signor Tortoni brings impressive heavy track credentials and strong recent form to this assignment. The Jason Collett booking signals stable confidence, while his barrier 3 draw allows perfect tactical positioning. His progression through the grades has been authoritative.
Exclusive Artist represents outstanding value returning from a spell with strong first-up credentials. Her class drop from Group 3 level combined with the apprentice claim creates an attractive proposition.
- 1st13IcemanRachel King$6.50
- 2nd10United KingdomJames Mc Donald$4.40
- 3rd9The ReplicantNash Rawiller$3.40
- 4th2MalabarBraith Nock$10.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Iceman | 13 | Rachel King | C E Conners | 54.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | United Kingdom | 6 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 9 | The Replicant | 11 | Nash Rawiller | Joseph Pride | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 2 | Malabar | 8 | Braith Nock | Nathan Doyle | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Exclusive Artist | 12 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 8 | Duke Of Camden | 5 | Jay Ford | David Pfieffer | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Formal Display | 10 | Anna Roper | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Hulu | 4 | William Stanley | Cameron Crockett | 56kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Signor Tortoni | 3 | Jason Collett | R J Quinton | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Zenmaster | 9 | Chad Lever | Craig Carmody | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Allapercanto | 1 | Joshua Parr | Jake Hull | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Dimitrov | 2 | Dylan Gibbons | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Show County | 7 | L P Beuzelin | Alexandre Lemarie | 56kg |
Private Life @ Coolmore (Bm72)
Recent Canterbury second in heavy conditions confirms current form, and her proven ability at Warwick Farm gives her a significant edge. The wide draw is manageable given her class.
Lightly raced mare with exceptional strike rates and proven heavy track ability. Recent Kembla Grange placing in heavy conditions validates current form. The light weight and Baker stable combination provides strong winning chances despite the class rise.
Consistent galloper with strong distance and track credentials. The Tim Clark booking and class drop provide positives, but the poor heavy track record is a significant concern. Best suited if conditions improve or race pace favors his style.
Gelding with proven heavy track and Warwick Farm credentials returning from a spell.
- 1st10ZouripperNash Rawiller$5.50
- 2nd5SilentsarTim Clark$7.00
- 3rd14RingarosaJason Collett$3.20
- 4th13O''invincibleRachel King$5.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Zouripper | 4 | Nash Rawiller | John Thompson | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Silentsar | 12 | Tim Clark | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Ringarosa | 9 | Jason Collett | Matthew Dale | 56kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 13 | O''invincible | 14 | Rachel King | Bjorn Baker | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Tenderize | 6 | Molly Bourke | G Portelli | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Sessions Road | 2 | Dylan Gibbons | M, W & J Hawkes | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Metaphorically | 3 | Braith Nock | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Mafia | 13 | Anna Roper | Mitchell Beer | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Silvanito | 1 | Ashley Morgan | Nathan Doyle | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Bengal | 15 | Luke Pepper | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Hulu | 7 | William Stanley | Cameron Crockett | 56kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Bartolf | 5 | Tommy Berry | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Mergeila | 11 | C J Waller | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | New Pharoah | 10 | B F Cavanough | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Socrazyinlove | 8 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54kg |
Before the races, not after
Get every tip before the jump
Our top three picks and a value pick for every race, with assessed prices, speed maps and the analysis behind them. Free for 7 days.