Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Sunday 24 August 2025
Our top pick won 0 of 8 races at Moe. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The addition of blinkers first time from barrier 4 should see her settle closer and her consistent placing record suggests she's ready to break through. The soft track conditions suit and she's proven at this distance.
Kastun Star brings the most consistent recent form to this race with strong placings in his three starts. The wide barrier is concerning but his proven soft track ability and the addition of visors first time could provide the edge needed.
The significant class drop and good barrier draw are major positives, but his poor recent form and limited soft track experience are concerns. The Waller/McNeil combination adds confidence despite the form queries.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Giggenbach | 1 | Ethan Brown | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Kastun Star | 13 | Jacob Noonan | Jason Warren | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Blanche Bass | 4 | Will Price | Ricky Maund | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Gee And Tee | 12 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Ruscello | 3 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 13 | Sunburnt Country | 15 | Lachlan Neindorf | A & S Freedman | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 4 | The Pen Is Mighty | 8 | Jamie Mott | Ms C Alderson | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 8th | 15 | Highland Storm | 5 | Teodore Nugent | Brett Scott | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Winter Grace | 14 | Unknown | P Foster | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Holler Dash | 9 | Adam Mc Cabe | Michael Trotter | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Ilovethistown | 10 | Clayton Douglas | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Vivid Reasoning | 6 | Thomas Stockdale | Kelvin Southey | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | She Thinks Ahead | 7 | Daniel Moor | John McArdle | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Lillard | 2 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Super Paradise | 11 | Craig Newitt | Andrew Forsman | 57kg |
The Ciaron Maher stable excels with first-up runners, and the addition of a tongue tie suggests they expect improvement. Despite the long spell, her debut performance and connections make her the standout chance.
Till Queen represents the classic stable debut scenario with the Anthony Freedman yard and Jye McNeil combination commanding respect.
The recent gelding operation and natural improvement expected from a 3-year-old, combined with the weight relief from Daniels' claim, makes him an attractive value proposition despite the fitness concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | La Astro Chat | 13 | Nadia Daniels | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Silk Sonic | 7 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 57.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Evil Lover | 2 | Daniel Moor | S P Nichols | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Till Queen | 5 | Jye Mc Neil | A & S Freedman | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Zwasp | 8 | Zac Spain | Shea Eden | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Auxiliary | 16 | Jamie Mott | G Eurell | 59.5kg | $2.90 |
| 7th | 7 | Remember Poppy | 1 | Carleen Hefel | Ms B Dunn | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Night Beauty | 15 | Jason Evans | 57.5kg | $101.00 | |
| 9th | 6 | Golden Vader | 10 | Patrick Moloney | J T Conlan | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Assertive Sway | 3 | Adam Mc Cabe | Ms R Kelly | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Castaway | 14 | Luke Currie | Gemma Rielly | 57kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Unsnoozual | 11 | Jacob Noonan | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Back Up Barbie | 12 | E & D Browne | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Billie | 6 | M J Dee | Dominic Sutton | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Cheeky Contiki | 9 | Craig Newitt | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Brazen Martini | 4 | Ms R Waymouth | 59.5kg |
The M M Laurie stable typically has horses ready to perform, and the inside barrier draw provides tactical advantages on the soft track.
Highland Diva brings the strongest recent form into this race with a second at Sale and third at Bairnsdale, both on soft tracks. The 4-year-old mare has shown consistent improvement and gets a significant weight advantage at 57.5kg. Her soft track experience and good barrier draw make her a strong winning chance.
Kings Commission represents significant class relief dropping from metropolitan racing to country maiden level. The Hawkes stable typically has horses ready first-up, and the recent gelding operation plus Patrick Moloney booking suggests stable confidence. However, the long spell and lack of distance form present risks.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Torsheen | 4 | Zac Spain | S P Nichols | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Tagline | 2 | Jamie Mott | M M Laurie | 57kg | $1.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Alesund | 10 | Adam Mc Cabe | Ms R Kelly | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Trinity''s D''oro | 16 | Nathan Punch | Brian McGrath | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Adiuro | 18 | Jacob Noonan | R J Besanko | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Cryoseisms | 7 | Jye Mc Neil | A & S Freedman | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Trojan''s Princess | 13 | Unknown | P Foster | 56kg | $201.00 |
| 8th | 17 | Swift Vintage | 19 | Paul Gatt | Chris Diplock | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 18 | No Fighting | 6 | Grant & Peter Dalziel | 59.5kg | $61.00 | |
| 10th | 15 | Dirty Robber | 11 | Amy Herrmann | M & L Cerchi | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Highland Diva | 8 | Sally Wynne | Susie Wells | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Blue Bandit | 20 | J Leek Jnr | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Hanuman | 15 | Ethan Brown | Jason Warren | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Kings Commission | 1 | Patrick Moloney | M, W & J Hawkes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Fastobullet | 14 | G Eurell | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Fast ''n'' Inzaine | 3 | Teodore Nugent | C Maher | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Sassidora | 12 | Craig Newitt | T Busuttin & N Young | 55kg | |
| Scr | 16 | War No More | 17 | Ms H Stephens | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Midnight Loot | 5 | Peter Ioannou | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Darth Invader | 9 | Zac Spain | S P Nichols | 59.5kg |
Omamori stands out as the most consistent performer with strong recent placings including a narrow third at Cranbourne over 2025m. The tongue tie first time suggests connections expect improvement, and the soft track conditions suit based on career record. Good barrier allows tactical flexibility.
Chris Waller's country record is excellent and Jye McNeil's booking suggests stable confidence. The wide barrier is a concern but the gear change and class edge make this appealing.
The spell has freshened the gelding and the good barrier draw allows Jamie Mott tactical options.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Reliable Jo | 3 | Craig Newitt | T Busuttin & N Young | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Omamori | 4 | Ethan Brown | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | $1.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Pirrip | 11 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Super Groovey | 1 | Zac Spain | S P Nichols | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Okay Zoomer | 2 | Luke Currie | M C Kent | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Greytest Showman | 5 | Carleen Hefel | Luke Oliver | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Russian Nights | 9 | Teodore Nugent | J T Conlan | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Ask Your Mother | 8 | Jacob Noonan | G Eurell | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 2 | Clench | 6 | Jamie Mott | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 4 | Nic Says No | 7 | Paul Gatt | T Kilgower | 59.5kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Prince Of Yulungah | 10 | Rhys Mc Leod | M E Templeton | 59.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Wallenberg | 12 | Billy Egan | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg |
Purveyor presents as the standout selection dropping significantly in class from Group racing.
Captain Electric brings excellent heavy track form and course experience to this assignment. His perfect record on heavy tracks (2 wins from 2 starts) is crucial given the Soft 7 conditions, and his previous win at Moe adds confidence. Recent form includes a solid win at Mornington, though the top weight of 61.5kg is a concern.
Saint Winifred comes off an impressive win at Bairnsdale and shows a strong improving form trend. Her soft track record of 1 win from 4 starts provides confidence for today's Soft 7 conditions. The class rise is significant, but her recent form suggests she can handle the step up, especially with the reasonable weight allocation.
His recent second at Mt Gambier shows he's in form, and the light weight of 55.5kg is a significant advantage.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Brilliant Venture | 4 | Luke Currie | Andrea Leek | 61.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Captain Electric | 7 | Emily Pozman | Andrea Leek | 61.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Zilzie Lad | 1 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Aseventy Seven | 8 | Teodore Nugent | E & D Browne | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Written By You | 3 | Tatum Bull | D M Noonan | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Purveyor | 10 | Jamie Mott | S B Laming | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 7th | 8 | Eye Of Epaulette | 11 | Sheridan Clarke | D Binaisse | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Kauai | 5 | Will Price | M & L Cerchi | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Cudmore Street | 6 | Patrick Moloney | Ms A Bence | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Saint Winifred | 9 | Jacob Noonan | Michael Trotter | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Stay A While | 2 | Caitlin Hollowood | M E Templeton | 52kg | $101.00 |
Salsita presents as the standout selection with excellent recent form including a narrow second at Sandown 11 days ago. While winless on soft tracks, he's been consistently competitive with placings, and the inside barrier draw suits his racing pattern.
Bring Forth brings strong credentials with consistent recent form and a significant class drop. The gelding has been competitive in stronger company with recent close seconds.
In Your Hands offers excellent track-specific form at Moe with 2 wins from 3 starts. The mare's first up record is strong and she handles soft conditions.
Mana Combat represents solid value despite his poor overall record. The distance suits and light weight helps, though soft track record is concerning.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Bring Forth | 1 | Olivia East | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Salsita | 2 | Jamie Mott | E & D Browne | 59.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 8 | Tosen Glory | 7 | Will Price | K T Bourke | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 4th | 7 | In Your Hands | 9 | Teodore Nugent | Andrea Leek | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Mana Combat | 8 | Craig Newitt | S B Laming | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Oceanic Flash | 5 | Rhys Mc Leod | Andrew Payne | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Aerospace | 6 | Daniel Moor | Shannon Roughan | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Miss Darkside | 4 | Tatum Bull | T Kilgower | 54.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Thundering Falcon | 3 | D T O''Brien | 56.5kg |
Seindeel presents as the standout selection with an exceptional second up record of 2 wins from 2 starts. The addition of blinkers first time should provide further improvement, and his recent Sale win in soft conditions demonstrates current form.
Red On Red's outstanding Moe track record of 4 wins from 12 starts makes him a serious threat. His track/distance combination is exceptional with 3 wins from 7 starts. Recent form shows improvement and he's proven on soft tracks. The wide barrier and top weight are concerns but his local knowledge gives him a strong chance.
Sweet Jasmine brings a perfect Moe track record and exceptional heavy track form to this contest. Her recent second at Echuca demonstrates current fitness, and the inside barrier provides tactical advantage. However, her soft track record of 0 wins from 6 starts is a concern on today's Soft 7 surface.
The 3kg apprentice claim provides a significant weight advantage, and her good barrier draw aids chances.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Sweet Jasmine | 1 | Billy Egan | Luke Oliver | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Delightful Journey | 10 | Teodore Nugent | Christine Sexton | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Leg Drive | 7 | Daniel Moor | M M Laurie | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Ataegina | 8 | Zac Spain | Luke Oliver | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Blistering | 2 | Jacob Noonan | John Pascoe | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 13 | Satin Image | 3 | Paul Gatt | Ms H Stephens | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Red On Red | 12 | Brad Rawiller | John Pascoe | 61.5kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 9 | Preservator | 14 | Rhys Mc Leod | K J Fythe | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Pardon My French | 6 | Zoe Waller | C Maher | 54.5kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 2 | Seindeel | 13 | Jye Mc Neil | A & S Freedman | 61kg | $3.90 |
| 11th | 14 | Nasrin | 9 | Sally Wynne | P Foster | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Norwoods | 4 | Adam Mc Cabe | Rachael Cunningham | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | The Marg Factor | 11 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 59kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Love Sparkles | 5 | Thomas Prebble | Andrew Forsman | 56kg |
The inside barrier draw aligns perfectly with track bias favouring barriers 1-6. Despite soft track concerns, his class and fresh horse advantage make him the primary winning chance.
The significant class drop and inside barrier draw provide strong winning chances despite soft track concerns. First up form suggests he can be competitive fresh.
Her class and recent winning form provide hope despite the difficult draw and surface concerns.
Jungle Sensation offers excellent value based on her outstanding track record at Moe and proven soft track ability. The blinkers first time and light weight provide additional appeal despite recent form concerns and wide barrier draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Mrs Archibald | 15 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Jungle Sensation | 11 | Craig Newitt | Richard Laming | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Mordialloc Beach | 8 | Unknown | Ms W Kelly | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Social Conscience | 3 | Carleen Hefel | Craig Blackshaw | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 18 | Montgomery Bay | 10 | Nadia Daniels | Rory Hunter | 51kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 16 | Rockcliff | 16 | Patrick Moloney | R J Besanko | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Gracious Diva | 9 | Sally Wynne | Susie Wells | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Laura''s Gold | 1 | Emily Pozman | Mitchell Leek | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Roussillon | 6 | Billy Egan | D C Cunningham | 61kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Lake Forest | 5 | Jye Mc Neil | A & S Freedman | 61kg | $2.20 |
| 11th | 2 | Aysgarth | 14 | Logan Bates | A & S Freedman | 61kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Duel Venture | 4 | Jamie Mott | G Eurell | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Bossy Star | 2 | Jacob Noonan | M M Laurie | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Alaa Plenty | 17 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Delicate Lady | 12 | Jerome Hunter | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Sassy Jenni | 18 | Alexander Rae | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Stahnado | 7 | Daniel Moor | John McArdle | 56kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Peintre''s Pride | 13 | Zoe Waller | Grant & Peter Dalziel | 51kg |
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