Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Tasmania · Sunday 7 September 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 6 races at Devonport Synthetic. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Tuskegee stands out as the logical leader on this pace-favoring track. His excellent Devonport record (2 wins from 6 starts) combined with a dominant last-start win over 1650m here makes him the horse to beat. The barrier draw suits his racing pattern perfectly, and despite the class rise, his consistent form and track specialization give him clear winning chances.
Blonde Star brings strong recent form including a win two starts back, but faces the challenge of debuting on the synthetic surface. Her class and consistency (4 wins from 17 starts) suggest she can handle the step up, and the gear change removing visors indicates trainer confidence. The barrier allows her to settle handy on this leader-biased track.
Mightymaxi is the ultimate track and distance specialist with 2 wins from 6 starts at this exact combination. His Devonport record (3 wins from 11 starts) is impressive, and the light weight of 54kg gives him every chance.
Sugoi Legend offers value based on his recent second placing and solid distance record (2 wins from 8 starts at 1880m). While his overall record is modest, he's shown he can perform at this track and the light weight helps.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Blonde Star | 5 | E Byrne Burke | Imogen Miller | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | African Thunder | 1 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | Drew Tyson | 51kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Tuskegee | 4 | Anthony Darmanin | Barry Campbell | 59kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Blonde Suspect | 2 | J Radley | J K Blacker | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 4 | Sugoi Legend | 3 | Christopher Pang | Rowan Hamer | 54.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Mightymaxi | 6 | Jabez Johnstone | Rowan Hamer | 54kg | $12.00 |
Despite being first up from a long spell, Prince Of Khatun brings significant class advantage having contested Listed and Open company.
The risk is high but the reward potential significant in a weak maiden field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Prince Of Khatun | 4 | E Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 57kg | $1.30 |
| 2nd | 1 | Don Turboas | 6 | David Pires | Jessie Bazan | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Who''s In Dev | 2 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Awesome Orphan | 5 | Christopher Pang | Rowan Hamer | 53kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Golea | 3 | Jabez Johnstone | G J McCulloch | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Tea With The Queen | 1 | Lizzie Annells | J F Luttrell | 55kg | $81.00 |
Alpine Dame presents as the standout selection with strong course familiarity and a recent second at this venue. Her synthetic track record of 0 wins from 3 starts shows consistency at the level, and the inside barrier draw is crucial at this leader-biased track. The recent form line through her runner-up effort provides confidence in current fitness levels.
Miss Tiina offers solid each-way value coming off a third at this track. The significant class drop from her previous campaign and improving form trend second up from a spell are positive indicators.
The gear changes and second up positioning are positive, but the wide barrier and lack of track experience are concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Stroak Of Art | 1 | Christopher Pang | Rowan Hamer | 54kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Lady Atlas | 6 | Jabez Johnstone | Ms L Gaffney | 54.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 6 | Clover Hill | 7 | Codi Jordan | Barry Baker | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Alpine Dame | 4 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | L A Wells | 53.5kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 1 | Cardiosphere | 5 | David Pires | Sigrid Carr | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Affirmations | 8 | S Nakano | Ms L Gaffney | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Miss Tiina | 10 | J Radley | J K Blacker | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Penchant | 2 | Lizzie Annells | J K Blacker | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Spark Of Fire | 3 | Kelvin Sanderson | P A Hill | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Novalargo | 9 | G J Stevenson | 56.5kg |
Vino Novello boasts a perfect record with 1 win from 1 start at this exact track and distance. Despite the wide barrier and top weight, his proven ability at this venue makes him the standout selection.
Geegees Downpour broke through for his maiden win last start and shows an improving trend. The barrier 7 draw suits the Devonport layout better than many others. His synthetic track experience and current momentum make him a strong each-way chance.
I'm Chev has the perfect record at this track and distance with 1 win from 1 start. His second up statistics show 1 win from 2 starts, and the inside barrier 3 draw is crucial at Devonport. The return of blinkers adds appeal despite the poor first up effort.
The inside barrier 2 draw is perfect for the track layout, and second up positioning could see improvement from the poor first up effort.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | I''m Chev | 3 | Kelvin Sanderson | G J Stevenson | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Specialized | 2 | S Nakano | Yassy Nishitani | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Geegees Downpour | 7 | Anthony Darmanin | S Gandy | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Kickpass | 1 | Christopher Pang | M S Trinder | 52.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Vino Novello | 10 | J Radley | J K Blacker | 59kg | $2.80 |
| 6th | 7 | Say It With Words | 6 | Jabez Johnstone | L A Wells | 53kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Smart Artie | 9 | E Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Them''s The Breaks | 5 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | Monica Ryan | 53kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Rainbow Alley | 4 | Codi Jordan | Imogen Miller | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Rapids Ahead | 8 | G J McCulloch | 54kg |
The mare has shown consistent improvement through the grades and the gear changes suggest connections expect further improvement. Her settling ability from barrier 8 suits this tight track perfectly.
Whippin Piccadilly is the standout course specialist with an exceptional Devonport record. Her last start win and perfect distance record make her a serious threat despite the wide draw. The mare has shown she can handle class rises and should be prominent throughout on this leader-biased track.
Street Diva brings strong recent form and a good overall record to her Devonport debut. Her last start second in higher company suggests she's ready for this level, and the ideal barrier draw should see her settle in a winning position on this speed-favoring track.
Dancing Wolf represents excellent value dropping significantly in class from Open company. The class drop should see her competitive despite the fitness query from her recent break.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Adachi | 3 | Anthony Darmanin | M A Ganderton | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Street Diva | 5 | David Pires | Jessie Bazan | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Fighting For Gold | 8 | Daniel Ganderton | M A Ganderton | 55kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 10 | Whippin Piccadilly | 10 | Jabez Johnstone | Ms L Gaffney | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Agnete | 6 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Creative Licence | 1 | Christopher Pang | P H Luttrell | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Rubbleonthedouble | 4 | Kelvin Sanderson | Sigrid Carr | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Dancing Wolf | 2 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | Barry Campbell | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Crazy Atom | 9 | J Radley | J K Blacker | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Chartwell House | 7 | E Byrne Burke | G J Stevenson | 57kg | $15.00 |
Mastretta presents as the standout selection with the perfect combination of barrier 1 draw and second up placement at the leader-biased Devonport track. The significant class drop from Open company to Class 2, combined with her solid recent form and synthetic track experience, makes her the logical choice to take advantage of the inside gate.
Get 'em Warrior brings the best credentials for this specific track and distance combination with his perfect record here.
Turf Puzzle brings the strongest recent form into this contest with consecutive placings and the significant advantage of bottom weight. Her consistency and current form trend make her a solid each-way proposition despite limited experience on synthetic surfaces.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Zoete''s Rock | 4 | Anthony Darmanin | J F Luttrell | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Mastretta | 1 | J Radley | Monica Ryan | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Red Sphere | 8 | E Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 6 | Night Invader | 7 | David Pires | Barry Campbell | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Only Old Once | 6 | Kelvin Sanderson | Trent Wells | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Turf Puzzle | 5 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | J L Keys | 51.5kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Get ''em Warrior | 3 | Jabez Johnstone | L A Wells | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Kusini | 9 | Codi Jordan | G J Stevenson | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 9 | Rubick''s Affair | 2 | Christopher Pang | Rowan Hamer | 52kg | $31.00 |
Thoros Of Myr is the standout selection with an excellent record at Devonport Synthetic (4 wins from 11 starts) and specifically at this 1150m distance (3 wins from 7 starts). His recent win at this track from barrier 2 demonstrates he's in peak form, and the same barrier draw today is ideal for Devonport's leader-biased circuit.
Cherokee Dancer brings the perfect combination for Devonport - barrier 1 and light weight. Her second-up record (1 win from 3 starts) is encouraging, and the 35-day break should have her fresh. The inside barrier is crucial at this leader-dominated track.
Cornelian Bay has the best track and distance credentials in the field with 5 wins from 16 starts at Devonport 1150m. His synthetic track form (5 wins from 24 starts) is solid, and recent placings show he's competitive at this level. While barrier 8 isn't ideal for Devonport's inside bias, his superior track knowledge and proven ability at this venue make him a strong each-way chance.
The synthetic track form (3 wins from 7 starts) and light weight provide advantages.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geegees City Boy | 5 | Kelvin Sanderson | Trent Wells | 60kg |
| 2 | Thoros Of Myr | 2 | Christopher Pang | Adam Trinder | 58kg |
| 3 | Alpine Affair | 3 | J Radley | J K Blacker | 58kg |
| 4 | Alpine Blast | 9 | Daniel Ganderton | J K Blacker | 56.5kg |
| 5 | Cornelian Bay | 8 | David Pires | Ms L Gaffney | 56.5kg |
| 6 | Warica | 4 | Catherine Van Munster | J K Blacker | 53.5kg |
| 7 | Golden Meadow | 7 | Anthony Darmanin | S Gandy | 56kg |
| 8 | Cherokee Dancer | 1 | E Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 55.5kg |
| 9 | Mcsweyn | 6 | Codi Jordan | Barry Baker | 54kg |
| 10 | Power Magnum | 10 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | J K Blacker | 51kg |
Despite the class rise, her recent improvement curve and synthetic track specialization make her the standout. The light weight and claiming apprentice provide significant advantages on this tight Devonport circuit where every kilogram matters.
The class dropper with proven ability at this level. His Listed race experience provides a significant fitness and class edge over most rivals.
The consistent mare who finds a way to be competitive without winning. Her recent form is excellent with back-to-back seconds, and she's shown she can handle synthetic surfaces. The class rise is concerning, but her consistency and recent improvement make her a strong each-way chance.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catch A Break | 9 | Jabez Johnstone | Sigrid Carr | 57kg |
| 2 | Don''t Give Up | 8 | Anthony Darmanin | S Gandy | 59kg |
| 3 | Rippen Gold | 10 | Drew Tyson | 59kg | |
| 4 | Rocheaux | 3 | J Radley | J K Blacker | 59kg |
| 5 | Beau Warrior | 7 | Kelvin Sanderson | Andrew Moore | 57kg |
| 6 | Geegee Aunty Jess | 13 | Codi Jordan | L A Wells | 57kg |
| 7 | Knights Reign | 5 | Daniel Ganderton | P Kearney | 57kg |
| 8 | Lyco Reco | 2 | S Nakano | Yassy Nishitani | 57kg |
| 9 | No More Rocks | 4 | David Pires | Jessie Bazan | 57kg |
| 10 | Opensea | 1 | Christopher Pang | M S Trinder | 55kg |
| 11 | Purr Sefanee | 12 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | Bradley Franklin | 54kg |
| 12 | In The Clouds | 11 | Catherine Van Munster | J F Luttrell | 52kg |
| 13 | Skelmorlie | 6 | E Byrne Burke | Adam Trinder | 55kg |
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