Hard Rattle presents as the most reliable option despite her winless record. Her heavy track form shows 0 wins from 3 starts but includes a second and third, indicating she handles the conditions.
New South Wales · Monday 25 August 2025
Scone tips and results
Our top pick won 0 of 7 races at Scone. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Scone RSL Mdn Hcp
Her recent second at Nyngan and the significant class drop provide hope, while the light weight suits heavy conditions.
- 1st9Raw Gold$2.90
- 2nd2BonoysterJake Pracey-Holmes$2.60
- 3rd3Cool Bee BeeGrant Buckley$8.50
- 4th7Hard RattleJessica Taylor$4.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Raw Gold | 4 | T J Wicks | 55kg | $2.90 | |
| 2nd | 2 | Bonoyster | 3 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | N F Boland | 56.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 3 | Cool Bee Bee | 5 | Grant Buckley | Tim McIntosh | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Hard Rattle | 6 | Jessica Taylor | G McFarlane | 55kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 8 | No Pockets | 7 | Siena Grima | L K Roberts | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Tourtel | 8 | Kody Nestor | Ms S Grills | 59kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 4 | I''m A Hottie | 2 | Jean Van Overmeire | Wayne Brown | 56kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Usain Boss | 9 | Donovan Dillon | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Avonlee | 1 | Anna Roper | Brett Robb | 55.5kg |
Colourworks Mdn Hcp
Wanavan presents the strongest winning chance with a significant class drop from Open to Maiden racing.
Empress Tsarina offers solid each-way value with proven heavy track ability and consistent recent form. Her strong placing record on wet tracks and good barrier position make her a reliable chance, though her inability to convert placings to wins remains a concern.
The extended break and good barrier position could see improvement, though limited heavy track experience and poor recent form are concerns for the conditions.
Rockadeel offers speculative value with first-time gear changes and good positioning. The tongue tie application and limited exposure provide potential upside, though the poor debut performance and lack of heavy track experience make this a risky proposition requiring significant improvement.
- 1st1Empress TsarinaGrant Buckley$2.80
- 2nd2Dixie EditionMs M Weir$15.00
- 3rd3HanoverianSiena Grima$7.50
- 4th9Diablo DancerAnna Roper$26.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Empress Tsarina | 9 | Grant Buckley | John W Ramsey | 59kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Dixie Edition | 4 | Ms M Weir | A M Martyn | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Hanoverian | 3 | Siena Grima | Melanie O''Gorman | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Diablo Dancer | 1 | Anna Roper | S J Gleeson | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Wanavan | 12 | Mitch Stapleford | S I Singleton | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Sorutal | 14 | Wendy Peel | Ms S Grills | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Alchemena | 5 | Donovan Dillon | John Bannister | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Maxikolo | 11 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Joel Wilkes | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 8 | A Little Bit Irish | 8 | Ms G Mc Donnell | Ms T Bell | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Rockadeel | 7 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 11th | 14 | Torquin | 6 | Adrian Layt | G A O''Brien | 56kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Rubilicious | 10 | Troy O''Neile | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Send Me Grey | 15 | Kylie Kennedy | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Spirit Of Saintly | 13 | Kylie Kennedy | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Bonoyster | 2 | N F Boland | 57.5kg |
Muswellbrook Ford Country Boosted Mdn Plate
Blue Kingdom presents as the standout selection with strong recent form including a narrow second at Taree and solid third at Dubbo. The 4yo gelding has shown consistent improvement and handles soft conditions well. The step up to 1600m appears suitable given his racing pattern, and Aaron Bullock's retention suggests stable confidence. Despite being winless, his recent performances indicate he's ready to break through.
Pathelia offers excellent value dropping significantly in class after a solid third in Class 1 company at Scone. The mare has proven form at 1600m and handles heavy conditions. While the wide barrier is concerning, her class advantage and distance suitability make her a strong each-way proposition. Donovan Dillon's booking adds confidence.
Redaluca Girl brings strong credentials with a narrow second over this distance at Tamworth in June. Her consistent form and proven soft track ability make her well-suited to conditions. The 33-day break is a concern, but her distance record and tactical speed from barrier 7 provide winning chances. Jenny Duggan's booking suggests stable confidence.
Fantastic Beast represents excellent value given his outstanding record at this track and distance, including a narrow second in Class 1 company. The significant class drop combined with his proven ability at Scone makes him a strong value proposition despite his maiden status. His heavy track form and forward barrier enhance his chances significantly.
- 1st10Lily DarlingGrant Buckley$20.00
- 2nd14Redaluca GirlJenny Duggan$3.70
- 3rd15Star Of KongoKacie Adams$11.00
- 4th3Code Of SilenceBilly Cray$61.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Lily Darling | 2 | Grant Buckley | P H Bloomfield | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Redaluca Girl | 7 | Jenny Duggan | M A Milton | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 15 | Star Of Kongo | 11 | Kacie Adams | R P Hartley | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Code Of Silence | 10 | Billy Cray | Ms T Bell | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Blue Kingdom | 8 | Aaron Bullock | Lou Mary | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 13 | Real Housewives | 12 | Kody Nestor | Sally Torrens | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Pathelia | 14 | Donovan Dillon | John W Ramsey | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Fantastic Beast | 5 | Siena Grima | Melanie O''Gorman | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Frosty The Showman | 9 | Wendy Peel | Ms S Grills | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Plunketstown | 6 | Mitch Stapleford | S I Singleton | 59kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Castro | 15 | Kylie Kennedy | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Tigermoth | 3 | J A Sylvester | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Twenty Four Guns | 4 | T S Howlett | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Airwalker | 1 | Anna Roper | T S Howlett | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Pride Of Nations | 13 | Ms M Weir | Ms S Grills | 57kg |
Mitty''s (Bm58)
Ghaznavi presents as the standout selection with a perfect record at this track and distance, winning his only previous start here. His recent narrow second at Tamworth shows he's in excellent form, and his forward settling style should suit the heavy conditions. The class rise is a concern, but his improving trajectory and track specialization make him the logical choice.
Sebilla brings the best credentials for today's conditions with an outstanding record at Scone, particularly the 1600m distance where she has 2 wins from 3 starts. Her heavy track form is excellent, but the wide barrier and top weight present significant challenges. If she can overcome the draw, she's a major threat.
Fireup represents speculative value as a recent maiden winner stepping up significantly in class. His heavy track win and improving form provide some hope, but the wide barrier and class rise make this a difficult assignment.
- 1st3SebillaReece Jones$2.45
- 2nd4Green RunKatherine Bell$10.00
- 3rd9Set To ProphetSiena Grima$11.00
- 4th5GhaznaviAaron Bullock$2.10
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Sebilla | 13 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 59.5kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 4 | Green Run | 5 | Katherine Bell | Dar Lunn | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Set To Prophet | 1 | Siena Grima | Ms L Selby | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Ghaznavi | 7 | Aaron Bullock | Cameron Crockett | 58.5kg | $2.10 |
| 5th | 2 | Fireup | 14 | T J Wicks | 59.5kg | $13.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Big Short | 3 | Kody Nestor | Wayne Brown | 61kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Jakat | 10 | Ms G Mc Donnell | Ridge Wilson | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Sammiballerina | 2 | Grant Buckley | Tim McIntosh | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Down The Kooka | 8 | T S Howlett | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Oakfield Echidna | 6 | D Lane | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Vence | 12 | Stirling Osland | 56kg | ||
| 12 | Cascan | 11 | Ms M Weir | C R Clegg | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Really Motivated | 4 | D Lane | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Lady Cornelia | 9 | Douglas Fernando | 55kg |
Inglis (Bm58)
Point To Prove presents exceptional value with outstanding recent form including a last-start win at Cobar. The significant class drop from previous racing levels combined with strong distance credentials (3 wins from 15 starts at 1400m) makes this horse the standout selection. Despite the wide barrier, the consistent form trend and country racing experience on heavy tracks provides confidence.
The second-up positioning should see fitness improvement, and the inside barrier provides tactical advantages.
- 1st2Dawn CountyAaron Bullock$3.90
- 2nd10Princess MaryAnna Roper$4.80
- 3rd3Nay Pee CeeR Downey$9.00
- 4th11Point To ProveKacie Adams$26.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Dawn County | 6 | Aaron Bullock | M D Griffith | 60kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 10 | Princess Mary | 4 | Anna Roper | J A Sylvester | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 3 | Nay Pee Cee | 2 | R Downey | G McFarlane | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Point To Prove | 11 | Kacie Adams | R P Hartley | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Major Makeover | 12 | Izzy Neale | C R Clegg | 55.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 6 | Outback Crumpet | 14 | Ms M Weir | T S Howlett | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 12 | En Primeur | 5 | Wendy Peel | Philip Duffy | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Indian Thunder | 10 | Siena Grima | K T Dixon | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Gold Smiles | 3 | Kody Nestor | Sally Torrens | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Capicella | 13 | Dan Subramaniam | S I Singleton | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Rethink It | 8 | T J Vidler | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Fast Da | 1 | Grant Buckley | Scott Cover | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Smart Jazz | 9 | J A Sylvester | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Griffinstown Girl | 7 | Stirling Osland | 55kg |
Newgate Country Boosted Hcp (C2)
Salvato presents as the standout selection with a perfect heavy track record and victory at this distance last start. The 3yo gelding won impressively at Muswellbrook over 1280m in heavy conditions, showing the exact form required for today's Heavy 9 surface. Second up from spell with a strong record, the class rise is concerning but his natural ability and track/distance suitability make him the top pick.
Need A Miracle offers excellent value as a proven heavy track performer dropping in class. Won at Scone previously and shows strong heavy track form with a 50% strike rate. The wide barrier is a concern but the class drop and conditions suit perfectly.
Akauwheo represents solid each-way value dropping significantly in class from Open grade racing. The mare has proven heavy track ability and recent form is encouraging with a second at Muswellbrook. The inside barrier draw is crucial on heavy tracks, and the class drop should see her competitive despite moderate overall statistics.
- 1st5Upwardly MobileReece Jones$5.50
- 2nd9SalvatoBraith Nock$3.00
- 3rd8AkauwheoAdrian Layt$10.00
- 4th1Reflecting FameAaron Bullock$10.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Upwardly Mobile | 9 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Salvato | 13 | Braith Nock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 55kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Akauwheo | 4 | Adrian Layt | G A O''Brien | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Reflecting Fame | 1 | Aaron Bullock | Cody Morgan | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Chestime | 2 | Ms M Weir | Lou Mary | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 6 | Fox Reign | 7 | Anna Roper | J A Sylvester | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Need A Miracle | 11 | Kody Nestor | Paul Isaac | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Sharpen The Knives | 5 | Ms G Mc Donnell | Ms T Bell | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Archaic Force | 10 | Grant Buckley | T S Howlett | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Reward''s Daughter | 12 | J A Sylvester | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Nipper Bee | 3 | Wayne Brown | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Gold Sluice | 15 | T S Howlett | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Mean Girls | 14 | Kieren Hazelton | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Nest In The Hills | 6 | Kylie Kennedy | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | War Toy | 8 | Kieren Hazelton | 55kg |
Emirates Park (Bm58)
Catchy Tunes presents as the standout selection being second up from a spell where she has a strong record. The inside barrier is crucial on the heavy surface.
Parana River represents value as a lightly raced mare second up from a spell. Her recent close second shows current ability, and the inside barrier is crucial on heavy going. However, the lack of heavy track experience and significant class rise present risks, making her a speculative value play.
- 1st11Parana RiverJake Pracey-Holmes$7.00
- 2nd1Romantic LoveIzzy Neale$4.20
- 3rd12Miss KarisCaine Stuart$11.00
- 4th10Invincible FaithBilly Cray$41.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Parana River | 3 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | T J Vidler | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Romantic Love | 12 | Izzy Neale | Brett Robb | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 12 | Miss Karis | 7 | Caine Stuart | Brett Robb | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Invincible Faith | 6 | Billy Cray | Ms L Selby | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Catchy Tunes | 2 | R Downey | G McFarlane | 61kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 9 | The Affirmative | 11 | Anna Roper | C R Clegg | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 7th | 8 | Artelimar | 1 | Jenny Duggan | Carlos Antonio | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Parmenio | 10 | Aaron Bullock | Carlos Antonio | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| Scr | 3 | Singing Star | 4 | D Lane | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Marnoo | 14 | Kieren Hazelton | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Nor Nor West | 5 | Ms M Weir | A M Martyn | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | It Stays In Vegas | 9 | Dan Subramaniam | S I Singleton | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Spotted | 8 | Kieren Hazelton | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Wine Time | 13 | Nicole Hudson | 55kg |
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