Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Tuesday 14 October 2025
Our top pick won 0 of 7 races at Armidale. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Xerxes brings the strongest recent form into this race with a last-start maiden win at Gunnedah. The step up to 1900m is the query, but his racing pattern suggests he'll handle it, and barrier 4 gives him tactical options on this tight-turning track.
Balmierro brings solid credentials with a last-start second at Gunnedah over 2050m in the same class. While his win strike rate is modest (just 1 from 23), he's a consistent placegetter who should appreciate the tight-turning Armidale track from a good draw.
Ropewalker is an improving type who finished second last start at Gunnedah over 1600m. While he's stepping up to 1900m for the first time, his racing pattern suggests he'll handle it, and the light weight is a significant advantage.
She's stepping up to 1900m for the first time but has been finishing off well in her recent runs over 1600m. The light weight and good barrier draw are significant advantages on this tight-turning track, and she appears to be improving with each run this preparation.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | City Gold Ready | 7 | Aaron Bullock | Wayne Brown | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Balmierro | 2 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Jacob Perrett | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 11 | Redaluca Girl | 5 | Jenny Duggan | M A Milton | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Xerxes | 4 | Mikayla Weir | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 59kg | $1.95 |
| 5th | 7 | My Gem | 1 | Leeshelle Small | Philip Duffy | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Code Of Silence | 8 | Billy Cray | Ms T Bell | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Gangplank | 3 | Cassey Williams | R J Knight | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Ropewalker | 6 | Shae Wilkes | Troy O''Neile | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Spacetime Legend | 9 | Luke Rolls | Joel Wilkes | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Twenty Four Guns | 11 | Scott Sweedman | T G Payne | 59kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Vence | 10 | Stirling Osland | 59kg |
Rips Law showed promise on debut with a strong second placing and the addition of blinkers first time should sharpen his focus. The barrier draw (4) is ideal for Armidale's tight-turning track, and his likely on-pace position suits the track profile. Luke Rolls retains the ride which provides continuity, though the top weight is a slight concern.
Her experience (9 starts) is an advantage in this field, though the wide barrier (9) is a concern at Armidale's tight-turning track.
The significant class drop from recent Class 1 company is a major positive, while the gear changes (blinkers off, crossover noseband on) suggest the stable is addressing previous racing manners. The lightweight and inside draw should allow him to secure an ideal position.
While she's yet to win from three starts, the quick backup suggests she's fit and ready, and Wendy Peel is a positive jockey booking.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Celestial Bell | 2 | Wendy Peel | P J Cunningham | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Backhander | 7 | Olivia Dalton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 53kg | $1.65 |
| 3rd | 2 | Tourtel | 10 | Kody Nestor | Ms S Grills | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Flying Molly | 9 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | M A Milton | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 1 | Rips Law | 4 | Luke Rolls | Colt Prosser | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| Scr | 4 | Chamber Of Secrets | 8 | Lyle Chandler | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Code Of Silence | 5 | Ms T Bell | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Gold Capital | 1 | Nick Palmer | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 53kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Tuncurry | 3 | W T Wilkes | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | William''s Smile | 6 | Jenny Duggan | John Bannister | 55kg |
The barrier draw is perfect for Armidale's tight-turning track, and the Cavanough stable is in good form. Should settle midfield with tactical speed which suits the expected fast tempo. Looks ready to improve second-up and has the strongest form credentials.
The booking of top jockey Aaron Bullock is a major positive, and the C K Martin stable is in good form.
The Stirling Osland stable performs well at Armidale, and the booking of Mikayla Weir is significant. The favorable barrier 4 draw is ideal for Armidale's tight-turning track. The first-time gear addition of bubble cheeker suggests connections are addressing a specific issue, which could lead to improved performance.
First-up from a spell but the R P Northam stable can have them ready. The expected fast tempo will suit her backmarker style, and the lightweight of 55kg is advantageous.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Nirmata | 10 | Aaron Bullock | C K Martin | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Territory Style | 3 | Nick Palmer | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 8 | Buzz Saw | 12 | Luke Rolls | Colt Prosser | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Albert''s Pick | 1 | Serg Lisnyy | Troy O''Neile | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Tuncurry | 5 | Shae Wilkes | W T Wilkes | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Subsidise | 6 | Siena Grima | R J Agnew | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Stainless Steel | 2 | Wendy Peel | P J Cunningham | 59kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Sethnique | 9 | Wayne Brown | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Territory Dreamer | 8 | Chelsea Hillier | Troy O''Neile | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Bullant | 11 | Lyle Chandler | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Don''t Say Do | 7 | R P Northam | 55kg | ||
| 12 | Graphic Image | 4 | Mikayla Weir | Stirling Osland | 55kg |
City Gold Speed brings the strongest recent form into this race, finishing 2nd at Dubbo just 11 days ago in a higher class. The drop back to Class 1 is significant, and with Aaron Bullock aboard, he looks well-placed to break through.
Concoction brings winning form into this race after scoring at Gunnedah last start. While he's stepping up significantly in class from maiden grade, his perfect record of 2:1-1-0 suggests plenty of ability. The wide barrier is a concern at Armidale, but if he can cross and lead as expected, the track pattern should suit his front-running style.
Laizabout comes into this second-up after a strong 2nd placing at Dubbo. His record of 6:1-1-1 shows consistency, and he's drawn well in barrier 3 which is advantageous at Armidale's tight-turning track. While he's yet to win second-up, his overall profile suggests he'll be right in the finish with a good run from the inside gate.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Concoction | 11 | Ben Looker | Stirling Osland | 60kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 6 | Atenta | 7 | Mikayla Weir | Lou Mary | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | On The Quiet | 1 | Jenny Duggan | Ms J Bowen | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Rhodesian Diamond | 12 | Leeshelle Small | K T Dixon | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 12 | En Primeur | 8 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Philip Duffy | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Girly Pop | 2 | Siena Grima | Holly Williams | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Marine Girl | 6 | Luke Rolls | R J Agnew | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 3 | City Gold Speed | 5 | Aaron Bullock | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Cascan | 13 | Chelsea Hillier | C R Clegg | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Mythical Moochi | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms J Clement | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Griffinstown Girl | 9 | Cassey Williams | Stirling Osland | 53kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Laizabout | 3 | Shae Wilkes | W T Wilkes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Semeco | 10 | Kody Nestor | R P Hartley | 57kg |
Enniroc brings the strongest credentials to this race with an unblemished second-up record (2 from 2) and consistent recent form. The inside draw suits perfectly at Armidale's tight-turning track, and he's proven at both track and distance. The class rise is offset by his tactical versatility and strong second-up pattern.
He's My Warrior brings solid credentials despite a disappointing last-start performance. His win two starts back at Scone showed his ability, and the booking of top jockey Aaron Bullock suggests connections expect improvement. The inside draw is advantageous at Armidale's tight-turning track, and the first-time tongue tie could help his breathing. The main concerns are his inexperience at both track and distance, plus the top weight of 61kg.
His consistent recent form includes two runner-up finishes from his last three starts, suggesting he's in good order. While his win strike rate is modest at 11%, he's experienced at the distance and versatile across track conditions. The neutral barrier 7 draw should allow him to find a good position in the run.
His recent 4th at Scone showed signs of a form revival, and the significant class drop from recent assignments is a major positive. The well-drawn barrier 5 should allow him to utilize his track knowledge.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | I Am A Winner | 1 | Cassey Williams | Stirling Osland | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Enniroc | 4 | Olivia Dalton | R P Hartley | 60.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 5 | Chicken Legs | 2 | Kody Nestor | Ms J Clement | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Reprisal | 9 | Ben Looker | Troy O''Neile | 60.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 12 | St Roy | 10 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Michelle Fleming | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 4 | He''s My Warrior | 3 | Aaron Bullock | C K Martin | 61kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Master Gee | 13 | Mikayla Weir | C R Clegg | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 3 | Spirit Of Pluto | 8 | Shae Wilkes | T G Payne | 60.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Pee Dee | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms J Bowen | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Koondeeman | 14 | Emily Farr | Ms T Bell | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Acotango | 12 | Billy Cray | Ms J Clement | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Adviser | 6 | Chelsea Hillier | Ms J Clement | 55kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Brave Enough | 11 | Ms J Clement | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Indian Thunder | 5 | K T Dixon | 55kg |
Ivy Diva brings strong credentials as a second-up performer with a win from two attempts in this pattern. The expected fast tempo should suit her backmarker style, and the booking of Aaron Bullock is a major positive.
Purple Esprit brings an exceptional second-up record with 2 wins from 2 attempts in this pattern. Her track record at Armidale is outstanding with 2 wins and 1 place from 5 starts, while her distance record shows 2 wins and 1 place from 5 attempts. Coming off a win at Bundarra, she's in good form, though the class rise presents a challenge. Her proven affinity for this track is a major advantage.
Her form is trending upward with 2 wins from her last 5 starts. While the wide barrier is a concern at Armidale's tight track, her tactical speed should allow her to overcome this. The booking of Chelsea Hillier, who knows the horse well, is a significant advantage.
Her consistent recent form includes 3 placings from her last 5 starts, and she drops significantly in class from her last run. The barrier 1 draw is perfect for Armidale's tight turning track, giving her every chance to utilize her early speed. While her win strike rate is modest, all factors align for a strong showing.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Purple Esprit | 9 | Cassey Williams | Ridge Wilson | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 11 | On Her Word | 15 | Kody Nestor | Ms R Dunn | 60kg | $71.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Electric Evie | 7 | Luke Rolls | Ridge Wilson | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Ivy Diva | 10 | Aaron Bullock | Tim McIntosh | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Takemine | 2 | Scott Sweedman | T G Payne | 63.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Kowloon Princess | 3 | Olivia Dalton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Gerety | 1 | Emily Farr | Ridge Wilson | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 4 | Sweet Patriot | 5 | Shae Wilkes | W T Wilkes | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Wine Time | 4 | Jeff Kehoe | Nicole Hudson | 61kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Wokou | 8 | Wendy Peel | P J Cunningham | 57kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Chaserlette | 11 | W T Wilkes | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Brutal Elegance | 12 | Siena Grima | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Cotton Sox | 13 | Chelsea Hillier | Ms S Grills | 60kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Stiorra | 6 | A D Smith | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Briefly | 14 | Mikayla Weir | C R Clegg | 55kg |
Chestime brings the strongest recent form into this race with a last-start win at Gunnedah over 1300m. Her record at this distance is excellent with 3 wins from 7 attempts, and she's well-suited to the Good track conditions. The mare is drawn perfectly in barrier 5 which is ideal for Armidale's tight-turning layout. Mikayla Weir takes the ride and should be able to position her ideally in midfield before making a strong run in the straight.
Puzzle Designer brings solid credentials with a win at this track and distance. He's likely to push forward from the wide gate and should be prominent in the run which suits Armidale's leader-favoring layout. The top weight of 61.5kg is a concern, but experienced jockey Aaron Bullock knows how to get the best from his mounts at this track.
Pariah Engagement resumes from a spell but has an excellent first-up record with a win from two attempts. The mare is lightly-raced with just 6 career starts and has more improvement to come. Drawn midfield in barrier 11, she should get a nice run with cover before unleashing a strong finish. The gear change (blinkers off) suggests connections are looking for her to settle better.
He's a track winner at Armidale with a solid record of 1 win and 3 placings from 9 starts. The veteran is well-drawn in barrier 4 and drops significantly in class.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Barcelona Express | 1 | Jeff Kehoe | D L Matts | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Major Makeover | 9 | Luke Rolls | C R Clegg | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Chestime | 5 | Mikayla Weir | Lou Mary | 57.5kg | $1.70 |
| 4th | 7 | Charlie Bali | 15 | Billy Cray | Ms T Bell | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Puzzle Designer | 12 | Aaron Bullock | Ridge Wilson | 61.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Eject | 3 | Jenny Duggan | Stirling Osland | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Fast Da | 7 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Scott Cover | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Indian Thunder | 4 | Siena Grima | K T Dixon | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Hardyo | 2 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms J Clement | 60kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Toulon Factor | 13 | Kody Nestor | Ms J Clement | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Pariah Engagement | 11 | Olivia Dalton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Dreymon | 10 | Ben Looker | A D Smith | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Our Emily | 16 | John Bannister | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Cryptic Verse | 6 | Brodie Fenton | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Brutal Elegance | 14 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Griffinstown Girl | 8 | Stirling Osland | 55kg |
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