Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Monday 22 September 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Warrnambool. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Tee Eight presents as the standout selection with excellent recent form including a close second at Moe last start. His heavy track record of 0 wins from 3 starts with 2 seconds shows genuine wet track ability. The likely slow tempo suits his forward settling style, and the short Warrnambool straight favors on-pace runners. Gordon's booking adds confidence.
Grinding Away offers solid each-way value with his recent Warrnambool second demonstrating track suitability. His soft track placing record and consistent form pattern make him a reliable proposition. The wide draw is concerning but his staying style should see him settle midfield and finish strongly in the short straight.
Wet 'n' Dry gets the perfect barrier draw for his backmarker style but faces the challenge of Warrnambool's short straight. The inside draw is crucial for any chance of success from his preferred settling position.
His recent form shows consistent placing ability and the good barrier draw allows Walsh to position him prominently.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Tee Eight | 5 | W Gordon | A & J Williams | 59.5kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Wet ''n'' Dry | 1 | Neil Farley | Shay Keating | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Irlandais | 3 | E J Walsh | Scott Irlam | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Tulchan | 9 | John Allen | Archie Alexander | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Grinding Away | 8 | Teodore Nugent | Michele Denham | 59.5kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 1 | Bernie Beel | 10 | Luke Williams | Allan Peterson | 59.5kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Greytest Showman | 2 | Dylan Dunn | Luke Oliver | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Mungerannie | 6 | Tom Madden | Amy McDonald | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Plastic Dreams | 4 | Cian Macredmond | P Kearney | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | May Queen | 7 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 57.5kg |
The inside barrier draw and quality jockey booking suggest stable confidence.
Second up from spell for Tom Dabernig with proven form at this track and distance, finishing third here previously. The significant class drop from Open company to maiden level, combined with the stable's excellent record, makes this a strong each-way proposition despite the winless record.
The addition of blinkers first time and inside barrier draw provide key advantages. While yet to win, the consistent form and gear change suggest this could be the breakthrough run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Nightime Star | 2 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 15 | Smashing Lad | 18 | John Allen | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Bella Angelica | 3 | Declan Bates | Tom Dabernig | 55kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 13 | Romantic Miss | 4 | Will Price | Tom Dabernig | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 8 | Zoucat | 1 | Zoe Waller | C Maher | 54.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Melrose | 6 | Liam Riordan | R D Griffiths | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Malawi Man | 7 | Tom Madden | S V Gebert | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Evil Lover | 14 | Lachlan Neindorf | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 18 | Peep Show | 8 | Anthony Cosgriff | 57kg | $201.00 | |
| 10th | 4 | Miss Sovereignty | 13 | E J Walsh | S V Gebert | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Something White | 9 | Amy Herrmann | Samantha Jeffreys | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Princessthree | 11 | J Webb | P Koumis | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| 13th | 16 | Show No Doubt | 10 | Rose Hammond | Anthony Cosgriff | 52kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Calypso King | 17 | Jarrod Fry | P Koumis | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Royal Antoinette | 16 | Christine Puls | Luke Williams | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Bubion | 15 | Linda Meech | P F Ryan | 55kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Xtra Stylish | 5 | Melissa Julius | Amy McDonald | 55kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Wyman Lake | 12 | Andrew Bobbin | 57.5kg |
Magnetic Chess represents the strongest winning chance despite being a debut runner. The Tom Dabernig/John Allen combination is elite level, and the booking of Allen suggests significant stable confidence. Barrier 6 is ideal for the 1200m start at Warrnambool, and the 57kg weight is competitive.
Savitri emerges as the second choice based on the quality Freedman/Yendall combination and excellent race positioning factors. The minimum weight of 55kg provides a 4.5kg advantage over topweight, while barrier 4 is ideal for Warrnambool's 1200m configuration.
Lisa Lass offers the best form credentials among experienced runners with consistent placing ability. Her heavy track record of 0 wins from 2 starts with 2 seconds is ideal for today's Soft 5 conditions. The Tom Madden booking adds quality, and her first up record of 0 wins from 1 start with 1 second suggests she can perform fresh. Wide barrier 11 is the main concern.
His record of 0 wins from 4 starts with 1 second and 3 thirds on soft tracks is strong for today's conditions. Wide barrier and topweight are concerns but the value justifies the risk.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Savitri | 4 | Dean Yendall | Mitchell Freedman | 55kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Magnetic Chess | 6 | John Allen | Tom Dabernig | 57kg | $2.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Racey Casey | 3 | Dylan Dunn | Jamie Edwards | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Lisa Lass | 11 | Tom Madden | Aaron Purcell | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Forever Jeune | 1 | Neil Farley | Tom Dabernig | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Machine Man | 7 | W Gordon | Andrew Bobbin | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Major Jackpot | 8 | Christine Puls | Libby Halliday | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Last Piece | 5 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Darth Invader | 10 | Lachlan Neindorf | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Shaykhlislamova | 12 | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Tuxedo Miss | 9 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Coolazclara | 2 | Liam Riordan | Rachel Samsonenko | 55kg |
The Henry Dwyer-John Allen combination is elite level, and the horse showed promise when third at Geelong before the spell.
Immortal Rose showed excellent form when second at Warrnambool last start, proving track suitability. The Daniel Bowman-trained mare is improving with each run and handles wet conditions well. Second up placement at this venue gives confidence, and the inside barrier draw suits the short straight at Warrnambool.
The Smash Factor has been ultra-consistent at Warrnambool with three thirds from four starts, including a recent placing in heavy conditions. The Tom Dabernig-trained gelding handles wet tracks well and should be competitive again, though the maiden tag remains a concern despite consistent placings.
Zorb represents excellent value dropping from Open company to Maiden level. The three-year-old showed ability with a third at Ballarat and possesses good speed.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Crack A Deel | 10 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 57kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 4 | Nicoffhome | 2 | Stephanie Hateley | Chris Calthorpe | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | The Smash Factor | 7 | W Gordon | Tom Dabernig | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 13 | Zorb | 4 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Chouxdino | 3 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 3 | My Mate Alan | 11 | Jack Hill | Daniel Bowman | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Immortal Rose | 5 | Melissa Julius | Daniel Bowman | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Don''t Look Away | 9 | Teodore Nugent | Michele Denham | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Royal Beau | 6 | Ryan Houston | Jack Laing | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Victory Blues | 13 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Devil''s Craft | 12 | Fred W Kersley | Archie Alexander | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Sonder | 1 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Fox Charm | 8 | E J Walsh | C Maher | 57.5kg |
His forward racing style and soft track record (1 win from 6 starts) suit today's conditions perfectly. The class rise is a concern but his current form trajectory suggests he can handle it.
The main concern is his overall winning strike rate, but his recent Warrnambool form is compelling.
American Gas has the perfect form reference with a recent win at this exact track and distance. His Warrnambool record is outstanding (1 win from 3 starts) and the weight drop to 59kg is ideal. The class rise from maiden level is the main concern, but his track specialization gives him a strong chance.
What A Cross offers value as a second-up runner with a strong record in that situation. His 1700m win at Wangaratta and recent Sandown placing suggest he can handle this class. The inside barrier is a significant advantage, though his soft track inexperience is concerning.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Male Model | 10 | Craig Atkinson | John Thom | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Rasp | 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | Gavin Bedggood | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | Chairman | 7 | Teodore Nugent | P A Preusker | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Ongatiti | 4 | Zoe Waller | C Maher | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 3 | What A Cross | 2 | W Gordon | A & J Williams | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Shamex | 13 | Jack Hill | P A Preusker | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Sabre Athena | 3 | Kate Walters | M W Greig | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Makalu | 9 | Rose Hammond | Liam Howley | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Governor King | 15 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 62kg | $8.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Dunleer Lad | 11 | Christine Puls | Amy Small | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 5 | American Gas | 8 | Declan Bates | Symon Wilde | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 12th | 4 | Rapid Impact | 14 | Melissa Julius | Simon Ryan | 60kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Dibalta | 12 | Tom Madden | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Lichester | 5 | Dean Yendall | Peter Lafferty | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Turntyne | 1 | Will Price | Amy McDonald | 55kg |
Hide Your Assets presents as the standout selection with impressive recent form including a dominant 2-length victory at Tatura. While stepping up in class, her proven ability at this distance and strong recent form make her the horse to beat.
Tremamore brings excellent distance credentials and current winning form to this assignment. Her outstanding record at 1400m and recent Geelong victory demonstrate she's in peak condition. The wide barrier is a concern but her class and distance expertise make her a strong winning chance.
World Action offers excellent value based on her proven track and distance credentials.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Hide Your Assets | 9 | Lachlan Neindorf | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 61kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 1 | Inherently | 2 | J Webb | P W McKenna | 64kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Divine Turf | 3 | Fred W Kersley | Chris Calthorpe | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Mummsie | 13 | Neil Farley | Andrew Bobbin | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Tremamore | 10 | Rose Hammond | Symon Wilde | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Miss Remski | 12 | Luke Williams | Luke Williams | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Belle Inferno | 7 | E J Walsh | C Maher | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 10 | World Action | 4 | Stephanie Hateley | Aaron Purcell | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Grassburn | 5 | Teodore Nugent | C Maher | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 10th | 9 | Look At Mego | 1 | Melissa Julius | Daniel Bowman | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 13 | State Of Maine | 11 | W Gordon | Charlotte Parker | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 12th | 6 | American Russ | 15 | Christine Puls | A Waddell | 59kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Symphonite | 6 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 60kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Cheeky Blinders | 8 | Ruby Lamont | Daniel Williams | 52kg | |
| Scr | 15 | I''m A Catch | 14 | Renee Pola | 54kg |
Do It Now presents as the standout selection dropping in class from BM58 to BM56 with a significant barrier advantage. Her second-up record shows strong place performances and she's proven on soft tracks with 1 win from 3 starts. Recent form has been consistent with a 2nd placing two starts back on heavy going.
A Good Yarn brings valuable course experience with 1 win from 9 starts at this track and distance. The veteran galloper is dropping in class and showed solid form when 4th last start at this track and distance. While carrying top weight is a concern, his consistency and track knowledge make him a genuine contender in this field.
Brash Lass is a progressive 3yo filly coming off a maiden win on heavy ground. While taking a significant class rise, she has the advantage of barrier 1 and a light weight. Her heavy track form (1 win from 1 start) is encouraging for today's conditions, and as a lightly-raced runner with only 3 career starts, she has considerable upside potential. The strong jockey booking suggests connections are confident.
Exciting Times represents excellent value after finishing 3rd at this track and distance on a Heavy 8 just 13 days ago. The mare is showing an improving form trend and carries just 56kg. While rising in class is a concern, her recent heavy track performance suggests she's ready to run well again under similar conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Flip The Switch | 6 | Liam Riordan | Brooke Verwey-Mitchell | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Missed The Mark | 4 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 62kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Exciting Times | 8 | Neil Farley | Ms D Loos | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Brash Lass | 1 | Lachlan Neindorf | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Do It Now | 3 | Dylan Dunn | Luke Oliver | 59.5kg | $3.40 |
| 6th | 1 | Hay Joe | 11 | Ryan Houston | P W McKenna | 62kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 2 | A Good Yarn | 7 | Tom Madden | M J McKenzie | 62kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Frose | 9 | Zoe Waller | Jamie Barry | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Fall Of Rome | 5 | Alana Kelly | Lisa Jones | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Somaurum | 10 | Jack Hill | Matt & Louise Cooper | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Midnight Loot | 2 | Rose Hammond | Peter Ioannou | 51kg |
Southern Crescent brings strong recent form including a close 2nd at Geelong over 1200m on a Soft 5 track. The mare has excellent wet track credentials with 1 win from 2 starts on heavy going. The addition of blinkers first time is a significant gear change that should sharpen her up, and her forward racing pattern is ideal for Warrnambool's 1200m where on-pace runners are advantaged.
Billie Bronx brings class to this race having competed at higher levels throughout her career.
Flamboyant Lad is a lightly-raced gelding with plenty of upside, having won 1 from 3 starts. The John Allen/Ciaron Maher combination is elite, and barrier 4 should give him every chance. While carrying top weight of 63kg is a concern, his natural ability and advantageous draw put him right in contention. His good track form (1 win from 2 starts) suggests he might prefer improved conditions.
The mare won twice 3-4 starts back and has been consistent without winning since. She's dropping in class from her last start and has drawn well in barrier 2.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Billie Bronx | 3 | Jade Smith | Tom Dabernig | 55.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Artpark | 5 | Dean Yendall | P A Preusker | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Alpinova | 2 | Liam Riordan | Brooke Verwey-Mitchell | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Good Lordy Me | 10 | Ryan Houston | Jack Laing | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Stargust | 6 | Jack Hill | Joanne Mugavin | 61.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Southern Crescent | 8 | Declan Bates | Aaron Purcell | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 7th | 3 | Thunderanlightning | 7 | Luke Williams | K M Elford | 61.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Seattle Hope | 9 | Alana Kelly | Mitchell Freedman | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Steely Hustler | 13 | Dylan Dunn | Jamie Edwards | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Flamboyant Lad | 4 | John Allen | C Maher | 63kg | $4.80 |
| 11th | 12 | Bus Stop Betty | 11 | Melissa Julius | Daniel Bowman | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Ville De Lumiere | 1 | Cian Macredmond | T & C McEvoy | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Epsom Magic | 12 | Teodore Nugent | Daniel Williams | 54kg |
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