Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Friday 5 September 2025
Our top pick won 5 of 7 races at Wyong. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Well-bred Wootton Bassett colt dropping significantly in class after running second in Open company last start. Despite being first up from a long spell, the class drop and elite connections make him the standout.
Well-bred I Am Invincible filly resuming for quality trainer Michael Freedman. The breeding and connections provide confidence despite limited experience.
Debut runner from the powerful Ciaron Maher stable represents the unknown quantity in this maiden. While lacking form references, the stable's success with first-starters and the gear changes suggest this one is ready to perform.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Napoleonic | 5 | James Mc Donald | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 57kg | $1.55 |
| 2nd | 12 | Polo | 3 | Jason Collett | G Portelli | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Ironheart | 11 | Chad Schofield | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Don''t Tell Polly | 2 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Peninhand | 13 | Siena Grima | Robert Quinn | 52kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Keinbah''s Gift | 1 | William Stanley | Damien Smith | 53kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Yes Yes Boss | 7 | Benjamin Osmond | G J Preston | 53.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Jellicious | 12 | C J Waller | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Andale Andale | 14 | Lyle Chandler | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Night Agent | 4 | K A Lees | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Prince Charge | 9 | C J Waller | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Miles Of Glory | 6 | K S Latham | Michael Freedman | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Percolate | 8 | C Maher | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | State Opera | 10 | David Payne | 55kg |
King Nic presents as the standout selection with his strong second up positioning and quality connections. The inside barrier draw is crucial at Wyong's leader-biased track, and his recent second at Moruya shows he's ready to break through.
The Bentley brings consistency and experience to this contest. Despite being winless, his strong place record (2 seconds, 3 thirds from 10 starts) shows he's competitive at this level. The fresh approach after 250 days could be the key to finally breaking through.
Incantress represents the most experienced runner with significant class relief dropping from Open company. The wide barrier is concerning at Wyong, but her class edge could overcome this disadvantage.
Miss Peony offers value as a lightly raced mare with scope for improvement. Her two starts have both resulted in 5th placings, showing consistency without being brilliant. The Molly Bourke apprentice claim provides crucial weight relief, and the good barrier draw gives tactical options.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | King Nic | 3 | Tommy Berry | Mitchell Beer | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 8 | Winning Rulet | 1 | Jay Ford | K J Parker | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Elite Delight | 7 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Ms K Buchanan | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Incantress | 8 | Christian Reith | S J Hodge | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Miss Peony | 5 | Molly Bourke | P & M Cave | 55.5kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 2 | The Bentley | 4 | L Magorrian | M S Minervini | 59kg | $3.60 |
| Scr | 5 | Magic Iris | 6 | Claire Lever | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Naughty Sort | 2 | Mitchell Beer | 57kg |
Atelier presents as the standout selection with a perfect second-up record and strong form credentials. The So You Think mare has proven herself at this class level with solid Good 4 track form. Her close second at Goulburn last start shows she's race-fit and ready to peak second-up. The tongue tie addition and class drop provide additional confidence.
Azarax brings an unbeaten record and track experience to this assignment. His maiden win at Wyong over 1300m was impressive, and the O'Shea/Charlton team rarely bring horses to this level without confidence. The class rise is significant, but his debut performance suggests he has the ability to handle this grade.
Ready And Lucky arrives as a last-start winner with strong momentum. Her Muswellbrook victory was dominant, and she's shown consistent form in recent starts. The heavy track experience could prove valuable if conditions deteriorate, though the class rise and Good 4 track record present concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Azarax | 8 | Dylan Gibbons | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Ready And Lucky | 5 | A Adkins | Lou Mary | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Ollie''s Secret | 12 | Anna Roper | Ms J Bowen | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Mah Ali | 4 | Jay Ford | K J Parker | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Lease | 7 | K S Latham | Allan Kehoe | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Bonus Tempus | 1 | Grant Buckley | B M Lazzarini | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Smart Jazz | 11 | Braith Nock | J A Sylvester | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Monty Be Quick | 3 | Joshua Parr | Nathan Doyle | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Atelier | 6 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $2.70 |
| 10th | 4 | Eighty Eight Stars | 13 | Siena Grima | Ms S Grills | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Like Lukey | 2 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Fun Sponge | 9 | J C Coyle | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Smart Serenade | 10 | Nick Mitchell | 55.5kg |
Despite concerning first up statistics, Believe In Angels presents strong value dropping significantly in class with an ideal barrier draw at the leader-favoring Wyong track.
Tommy Berry's booking suggests stable confidence, and the tactical speed shown in recent starts suits Wyong's leader-biased nature. Limited experience is concerning but quality evident.
John Thompson-trained mare returns from lengthy spell with solid first up credentials. Strong place rate of 56% and class drop from Listed level provides confidence. The 180-day break is concerning but first up record suggests she can perform fresh.
Lightly-raced gelding with perfect barrier draw for Wyong's leader-biased track. Recent maiden win shows promise and the significant class rise is offset by the tactical advantage of barrier 1.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Zounaka | 4 | K S Latham | John Thompson | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Leading Impact | 1 | Winona Costin | T Wong | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 7 | Balmain Darling | 5 | Tommy Berry | Ms K Waugh | 55kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 5 | Dear Jewel | 10 | A Adkins | Joseph Pride | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Believe In Angels | 2 | Adam Hyeronimus | Joseph Pride | 61kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 9 | Echelon | 8 | Mitchell Bell | B F Cavanough | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Last Druid | 11 | Jay Ford | T J Bartley | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Beau Bandit | 9 | Ms L Day | Tanya Randell | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Hoo Haa | 6 | Kacie Adams | Mark Cross | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Paji Briway | 3 | Grant Buckley | Wayne Seelin | 55kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Helen''s Crown | 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | M N Howard | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Vivian''s Express | 12 | Richard & Will Freedman | 55kg |
Shirvington presents as the standout selection with a perfect Wyong record (2 wins from 2 starts) and excellent second up statistics (1 win from 1 start). The class rise is a concern, but his natural ability and track affinity make him the horse to beat.
Bodhi Boy offers excellent value with a 57% win rate and crucial barrier 2 draw at the leader-favoring Wyong track. His strong first up statistics (2 wins from 3 starts) and light weight of 59kg are major positives.
Oakfield Duke represents solid each-way value coming off a recent win and dropping significantly in class. His Wyong experience (1 win from 3 starts) and heavy track expertise are positives, though his poor record on Good 4 tracks (0 wins from 9 starts) is concerning.
While his Good 4 track record is modest, the significant class rise and inside draw at leader-biased Wyong make him a genuine roughie chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Shirvington | 10 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 61.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Bodhi Boy | 2 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Lyndall Olson | 59kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 9 | Manage The Cycle | 1 | Benjamin Osmond | J R Gask | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Oakfield Duke | 3 | William Stanley | K A Lees | 60.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Prince Of Sorts | 11 | Shannen Llewellyn | Allan Kehoe | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Apache Breeze | 9 | Zac Wadick | Wayne Seelin | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Cool Lad | 4 | Jason Collett | Matthew Smith | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Cupid''s Kiss | 6 | Anna Roper | J A Sylvester | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Two Ya Got | 8 | Siena Grima | B F Cavanough | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Full Metal Jacket | 7 | G Portelli | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Calido Magic | 5 | Ms K Owen | 56.5kg |
His inside barrier draw is crucial at the tight, leader-biased Wyong circuit, and his heavy track record of 2 wins from 4 starts gives confidence in today's conditions. The Chris Waller/James McDonald combination adds further appeal.
Nellie Leylax brings strong heavy track credentials with his last-start Group 3 victory and excellent heavy going record. However, the wide barrier draw is a significant concern at the tight Wyong circuit where inside runners dominate.
Alalcance is a quality mare with an excellent first-up record and strong class credentials. Her Group-level wins demonstrate ability, and she handles heavy tracks well. However, the combination of top weight, wide barrier, and significant class rise from her last campaign creates challenges at the tight Wyong circuit.
Glory Daze offers value with his perfect inside barrier draw at the leader-biased Wyong circuit. His heavy track credentials and recent placing in similar conditions provide confidence, while the light weight and staying ability suit the 2100m distance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Saltcoats | 3 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 56kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 7 | Salt Lake City | 6 | Tim Clark | Nacim Dilmi | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Glory Daze | 1 | Tommy Berry | C Maher | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Indifference | 4 | Braith Nock | B F Cavanough | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Nellie Leylax | 12 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Alalcance | 9 | Adam Hyeronimus | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 61kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Age Of Sail | 7 | Regan Bayliss | K A Lees | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Blazing Rebel | 5 | Grant Buckley | J A Sylvester | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Cleveland | 8 | K A Lees | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Travolta | 2 | C J Waller | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Hutchence | 11 | C J Waller | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | In Summer | 10 | P Messara & L Gavranich | 54kg |
Just Feelin' Lucky presents as the standout selection with an impressive 4 wins from 9 starts record and perfect suitability to today's Good 4 conditions. The mare's 3 wins from 5 starts on good tracks, combined with Tommy Berry's booking and ideal racing weight, makes her the logical choice despite the class rise. Her consistent form pattern and proven ability at similar distances provide strong confidence.
Snow In May offers strong each-way value as a proven Group performer returning first up with an excellent fresh record. The combination of James McDonald, perfect track conditions, and strong first-up statistics outweighs the wide barrier concern. Her class edge and proven ability at this level make her a logical place chance despite the fitness question.
Verona Rose brings the best first-up credentials with a perfect 2 from 2 record fresh, plus the significant advantage of having won at this exact track and distance. Despite the horror barrier draw, her proven ability to win first up and track familiarity make her a genuine winning chance if she can overcome the wide gate.
The combination of class drop and first-up prowess provides strong value appeal.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Just Feelin'' Lucky | 8 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 13 | Overriding | 14 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Nathan Doyle | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Snow In May | 18 | James Mc Donald | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 17 | Asgarda | 6 | Molly Bourke | J G Sargent | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Cosmonova | 15 | Alysha Collett | Joseph Pride | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Dollar Magic | 2 | Mitch Stapleford | S I Singleton | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 16 | Brigidine Gal | 13 | Tyler Schiller | Joseph Pride | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Countyourblessings | 10 | Dylan Gibbons | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 18 | Tulsi | 4 | Ashley Morgan | Bjorn Baker | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Elettrica | 12 | Joshua Parr | Richard & Will Freedman | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Verona Rose | 20 | Jason Collett | G Portelli | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Churchill''s Choice | 11 | Rachel King | Nathan Doyle | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 13th | 1 | Molly Bloom | 7 | Adam Hyeronimus | C J Waller | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 14th | 12 | Redbreast | 9 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 55kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Danny''s St Darci | 3 | Matthew Dale | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Sakti | 5 | Chad Schofield | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Bossy Nic | 1 | T & C McEvoy | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | More Territories | 19 | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Shesallshenanigans | 16 | Matthew Dale | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Harlow Mist | 17 | J G Sargent | 56kg |
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