Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Monday 8 September 2025
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Tamworth. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Sebilla comes off an impressive last-start win and boasts the best wet track credentials in the field. Her heavy track record of 3 wins from 6 starts shows she handles rain-affected surfaces well, and while her soft track record shows 0 wins from 4 starts, she has placed twice. The step up to 2100m suits her staying pedigree and the class rise is offset by her current form.
Storm Park has shown strong affinity for both Tamworth and the 2100m distance with excellent recent form. His track record and distance suitability make him a genuine chance despite soft track concerns. The good barrier draw should allow forward settling which suits Tamworth's leader-friendly nature, though his overall win rate remains a concern.
Taipan Legend brings strong current form with a last-start win at this track, but his soft track record of 0 wins from 8 starts is a major concern on today's Soft 5 surface.
Mammoth Mountain offers significant value with his proven ability at Tamworth and the 2100m distance, including a win at this track and distance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Sebilla | 5 | Anna Roper | R P Northam | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Taipan Legend | 6 | Braith Nock | Cameron Crockett | 59.5kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 5 | Storm Park | 3 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 7 | Mammoth Mountain | 8 | Shae Wilkes | P J Cunningham | 53.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Suit Day | 1 | Ms M Weir | Stirling Osland | 55kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Clubman | 7 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Casino Stage | 4 | R P Northam | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Vence | 2 | Stirling Osland | 55kg |
Most consistent performer in the field with strong recent form including a close second at Scone last start over this exact distance. Her 1600m record shows she handles the trip well, and the return of blinkers after removal could provide the improvement needed to finally break her maiden status.
Lightly raced gelding by Savabeel who showed promise on debut at Scone. The step up to 1600m should suit his breeding, and the Archibald stable has an excellent record with developing maidens.
Four-year-old gelding showing consistent form without winning, placing in two of three starts. The addition of blinkers for the first time could provide the improvement needed, and his soft track form suggests he'll handle today's conditions despite the wide barrier.
Well-bred gelding by So You Think who showed significant improvement with a narrow second at Port Macquarie last start.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Power Through | 7 | Grant Buckley | Andrew Macdonald | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Simply Gold | 2 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $1.40 |
| 3rd | 9 | Redaluca Girl | 6 | Jenny Duggan | M A Milton | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Real Housewives | 4 | Anna Roper | Sally Torrens | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Parkrun | 9 | O A Dalton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Blue Kingdom | 8 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Lou Mary | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Ropewalker | 1 | Siena Grima | Troy O''Neile | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Pathelia | 5 | Braith Nock | John W Ramsey | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Code Of Silence | 3 | Billy Cray | Ms T Bell | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Tigermoth | 10 | Luke Rolls | J A Sylvester | 59kg | $71.00 |
The significant class drop from higher grades provides a major advantage, and barrier 6 is ideal for the 1200m start. Soft track inexperience is the main concern.
Dunori benefits enormously from barrier 1 at the tight Tamworth circuit and drops significantly in class. The inside draw is crucial at this track.
Brutal Elegance showed excellent form when finishing second at this exact track and distance last start. Second up today with an improving trend, but the wide barrier 11 is a significant handicap at tight Tamworth. Track form and fitness edge offset by barrier concerns.
First up from a long spell is the main concern, but the class drop and good barrier provide hope.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Brutal Elegance | 11 | O A Dalton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Hinto | 5 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Troy O''Neile | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Litlfela | 3 | Ms M Weir | Connie Greig | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Poker Prince | 2 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Dunori | 1 | Siena Grima | Cody Morgan | 60kg | $1.95 |
| 6th | 4 | Call Me Francis | 8 | Grant Buckley | Holly Williams | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Broadcast Boogie | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | Connie Greig | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Fast Blue | 6 | Luke Rolls | T J Bartley | 55kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Ironheart | 7 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Single Shy | 9 | Brett Thompson | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Kuroshinzo | 10 | Adrian Layt | Connie Greig | 55kg |
Her perfect place record and proven soft track ability make her the standout despite the wide barrier and class rise.
Unbeaten mare with 1 win from 1 start returns from long spell with perfect barrier draw. Won impressively at this track and draws ideally for the tight Tamworth start.
Her proven soft track ability and light weight make her competitive, but lacks the superior speed of Bravaro and track experience of Shotgun Bella.
Gelding with perfect 1000m record returns first up from spell.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Beaumista | 10 | Jeff Penza | Simon Casey | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Bally Isle | 1 | Grant Buckley | P H Bloomfield | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Shotgun Bella | 2 | Braith Nock | Cody Morgan | 56kg | $1.80 |
| 4th | 1 | Almost Maybe | 3 | Siena Grima | Melanie O''Gorman | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Xtra Intent | 6 | Luke Rolls | C R Clegg | 57.5kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Wokou | 4 | Shae Wilkes | P J Cunningham | 53.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Dig Bee | 5 | Shannen Llewellyn | Connie Greig | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Bravaro | 9 | Leeshelle Small | Cody Morgan | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Raw Gold | 8 | T J Wicks | 55.5kg | $19.00 | |
| 10th | 9 | Vandelight | 7 | Anna Roper | Ms J Bowen | 55kg | $21.00 |
Parissident brings the most race experience and track knowledge to this contest. Her consistent recent form and proven ability at Tamworth make her a strong each-way proposition. The wide barrier is concerning but her class should see her competitive.
The wide barrier is a concern at Tamworth's tight 1000m start, but her class and speed make her a genuine winning chance.
Wanavan presents as the most logical winner despite maiden status. The consistent placings and strong soft track record make him hard to beat.
The first-time visors and good barrier draw enhance his chances, while the lack of race experience creates the value opportunity in this maiden field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Fake | 8 | Anna Roper | Justin Bowen | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Reigning Captain | 7 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Jacob Perrett | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Cool Bee Bee | 3 | Grant Buckley | Tim McIntosh | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 7 | I''m A Hottie | 11 | Jenny Duggan | Wayne Brown | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Parissident | 10 | Shannen Llewellyn | Sally Torrens | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 12 | Swedish Glitter | 9 | Zoe Hunt | C Lundholm | 53.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Dervinia | 5 | Ben Looker | C Lundholm | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 13 | No Pockets | 4 | Jeff Penza | L K Roberts | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Straight South | 2 | Ms M Weir | A M Martyn | 59kg | $3.70 |
| Scr | 1 | Moonlight Odyssey | 12 | W T Wilkes | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Wanavan | 1 | Billy Cray | S I Singleton | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Volare | 13 | W T Wilkes | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Willow Hill | 6 | R P Northam | 57kg |
Great Point stands out as the distance specialist with an exceptional 1400m record.
Deebo brings strong local knowledge with an excellent Tamworth record and recent heavy track win. The class rise is concerning, but his track familiarity and barrier draw provide tactical advantages. Grant Buckley's continued association suggests stable confidence in the horse's ability to handle the step up.
Invincible Red brings local track knowledge and distance proven form, but the first-up assignment after a lengthy spell is concerning. His Tamworth record keeps him competitive, and Ben Looker's booking suggests stable confidence. The inside barrier provides tactical options on the tight circuit.
Rura Penthe offers excellent value based on his recent Gunnedah win and strong second-up statistics. The Tamworth record is poor, but his recent form suggests he's found his best form at the right time.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Great Point | 9 | Leeshelle Small | R P Northam | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 11 | Capicella | 10 | Ms M Weir | S I Singleton | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Deebo | 5 | Grant Buckley | M K Mason | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 7 | Rura Penthe | 8 | Siena Grima | Cody Morgan | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Dawn County | 12 | Braith Nock | M D Griffith | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Invincible Red | 3 | Ben Looker | C K Martin | 61kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Reflecting Fame | 1 | Shae Wilkes | Cody Morgan | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Ancient Egypt | 2 | Shannen Llewellyn | Wayne Brown | 62.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Eighty Eight Stars | 6 | Ms S Grills | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Oenology | 4 | Wayne Brown | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Shadow Shot | 7 | Brett Thompson | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Tough Case | 11 | J A Sylvester | 55.5kg |
Fan Harder presents as the standout selection despite limited experience. The inside barrier is crucial at Tamworth's tight circuit, and his first up record gives confidence despite the long spell. The class rise is concerning but his raw ability suggests he can handle it.
Great Cosmic appeals as the logical second choice having won his maiden at this track just 24 days ago. His Tamworth success demonstrates track suitability, and the step up in class, while significant, is manageable given his dominant maiden win. The barrier provides tactical options and his recent form suggests he's ready for this challenge.
Earl Of Bantry brings proven class and consistency to this contest. The barrier draw is concerning at this track, but his tactical speed should help overcome it. Represents solid each-way value.
The soft track conditions suit, and his track record here is solid. The barrier is a concern but his class edge and current form make him a strong value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Fan Harder | 1 | Anna Roper | R P Northam | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Night Fighter | 13 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 20 | Jo Jo Sun | 7 | Andrew Macdonald | 57kg | $9.00 | |
| 4th | 9 | Supairo | 12 | O A Dalton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 16 | Master Gee | 5 | C R Clegg | 59kg | $16.00 | |
| 6th | 19 | Just One Look | 8 | Grant Buckley | J D Cooper | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Lord Protector | 20 | Ben Looker | C K Martin | 61kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Allande | 14 | Ms M Weir | Connie Greig | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Magic Flyer | 3 | Leeshelle Small | Cody Morgan | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Blackhill Kitty | 16 | Adrian Layt | Connie Greig | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Great Cosmic | 10 | Siena Grima | Melanie O''Gorman | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 12th | 18 | Pahang | 18 | Connie Greig | 57.5kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Recovery Road | 6 | Cameron Crockett | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Earl Of Bantry | 2 | Cameron Crockett | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Dune And Dusted | 4 | Shae Wilkes | P J Cunningham | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Wandjad | 15 | Shae Wilkes | W T Wilkes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Blend Of Three | 19 | Cameron Crockett | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Nipper Bee | 11 | Wayne Brown | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Sashabella | 17 | Troy O''Neile | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Casino Diva | 9 | Brett Thompson | 56.5kg |
Speck presents as the standout selection with exceptional recent form and perfect suitability for today's conditions. Her 4 wins from 8 starts at 1000m demonstrates clear distance preference, while her soft track record of 3 wins from 8 starts is ideal for the Soft 5 surface. Despite the class rise, her progressive profile and strong partnerships suggest she's ready for this level.
Super Sioux brings the best overall strike rate to this contest with 5 wins from 11 starts and a perfect record at this track and distance. The significant class rise is concerning, but her natural ability and track familiarity make her a serious winning chance. The 2kg claim helps offset the weight concerns.
Mystery Lad brings valuable local knowledge with a strong Tamworth record and proven ability at this distance. His recent form shows improvement, and the soft track conditions suit with previous success on similar surfaces. The inside barrier draw is crucial at this tight track, and the class drop from recent runs provides confidence.
Her 3 wins from 8 starts on soft tracks is the best record in the field for these conditions, and her 1000m record is solid. The recent Brisbane form shows she's competitive at higher levels, and the light weight is advantageous. Barrier 1 is the main concern at this track, but her natural speed could overcome this disadvantage if she begins well.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Speck | 5 | Grant Buckley | R P Northam | 55kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Femme Fatale | 1 | Luke Rolls | M C Dobie | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Markwell Dreamer | 11 | Anna Roper | Joseph Burges | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Mystery Lad | 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Jacob Perrett | 61kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Driving Force | 8 | Braith Nock | Darren Hyde | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Super Sioux | 6 | Leeshelle Small | Melissa Dennett | 53kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Ramones | 3 | Jeff Penza | Simon Casey | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 3 | Gold Lover | 2 | Ben Looker | Holly Williams | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Indian Thunder | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | K T Dixon | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Smart And Dapper | 10 | Ms M Weir | Brett Thompson | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Transformation | 9 | Melanie O''Gorman | 55kg |
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