Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Thursday 16 October 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Goulburn. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Septimus brings the most reliable form into this race with consecutive placings at similar distances. His third at Kembla Grange over 2000m last start reads well for this, and he's proven adaptable to various track conditions. While carrying top weight, his tactical versatility from a middle draw should allow him to settle midfield in what projects as a moderate tempo, giving him every chance.
While his last start was moderate, the quick backup suggests connections are confident. The inside draw should allow him to utilize his early speed and potentially lead in a race lacking genuine pace. His proven ability at the distance makes him a genuine threat.
Dunwithya is lightly raced and brings a recent maiden win two starts back. As a son of Dundeel, he should appreciate the step up in distance despite being unproven beyond 2000m. His barrier 4 draw should allow him to settle forward in a race lacking genuine pace. While his last start was disappointing, he's still open to improvement and could bounce back in this moderate field.
The inside draw is perfect for her to save ground throughout, and she gets weight relief as a mare.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Rita''s Pearl | 6 | Alysha Collett | P & M Cave | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Dunwithya | 4 | Donovan Dillon | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 3 | Septimus | 5 | Keagan Latham | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $2.20 |
| 4th | 2 | Pontiac | 2 | Glenn Cahill | N F Gardner | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Capocola | 8 | Winona Costin | K P Weir | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Landmark Lady | 1 | Amy Mc Lucas | Ms T Bateup | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Farraige | 3 | Shaun Guymer | D Wagstaff | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Breeders Sun | 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | J G Sargent | 55kg |
Extreme Diamond brings the strongest credentials with a perfect record at this track and distance, winning here last start. The Maher-trained gelding performs well second-up (1 win from 2 attempts) and drops significantly in class. Drawn to get the perfect run from barrier 1 with good tactical speed, he should be right on the pace in a race likely to be run at a fast tempo. The Good 4 surface suits perfectly.
Famoso brings solid consistency with a last-start third at Dubbo over this distance. The Rob Potter-trained gelding has a good second-up record with a placing from two attempts and should improve off that run. Well drawn in barrier 3 to utilize his tactical speed, he should be right on the pace.
The Bjorn Baker-trained gelding has been racing in stronger company and drops in class here. While yet to win at this distance, he has placed and should appreciate the likely fast tempo. Drawn midfield but has tactical speed to position well.
Hellinda represents excellent value with a tremendous place record of 9 seconds from 24 starts. The Danielle Seib-trained gelding comes off a solid 3rd at Cootamundra and has been racing consistently. Has track experience with a placing from two starts at Goulburn.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Boomtown Chat | 6 | Brock Ryan | John Thompson | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Extreme Diamond | 1 | Louise Day | C Maher | 61kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 6 | Maz Kanata | 4 | Jess Taylor | J C Coyle | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 2 | Famoso | 3 | Jack Martin | Rob Potter | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Iowna Benz | 5 | Winona Costin | Bjorn Baker | 60kg | $3.40 |
| Scr | 5 | Ride The River | 7 | Keagan Latham | Bjorn Baker | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Mr Kennedy | 2 | Richard Litt | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Hellinda | 8 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Fancy Garter | 9 | Ms K Outtrim | 55kg |
Kreon brings strong metropolitan form to this country class 3, having finished a close second at this track just 9 days ago. With an inside draw that should give him tactical options in a race with likely fast tempo, he represents the clear top selection.
Tonkatsu Goddess brings solid recent form with 3 wins from her last 7 starts and has never missed a place at Goulburn (2 from 2). The mare draws perfectly in barrier 1 which should give her every chance to utilize her tactical speed. While carrying top weight is a concern, her consistency and track record make her a genuine winning chance, especially if there's any rain before the race.
Lambay returns from a spell with a strong first-up record (1-0-1 from 3 starts) and drops slightly in class from his previous racing. While the long break is a concern, trainer B Joseph has him ready to fire fresh, and his tactical versatility should allow him to find a good position despite barrier 6.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Stupendo | 7 | Louise Day | Matthew Kelley | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Kreon | 2 | Pierre Boudvillain | D A Williams | 58kg | $1.55 |
| 3rd | 3 | Lambay | 6 | Billy Owen | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Manwari | 3 | Blaike Mc Dougall | D A Williams | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Tonkatsu Goddess | 1 | Alysha Collett | Matthew Smith | 61kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Mr Kennedy | 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | Richard Litt | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Deep Snow | 5 | Glenn Cahill | A M Molloy | 59kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Ghost Walker | 9 | Danielle Seib | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Maz Kanata | 8 | J C Coyle | 56kg |
While lacking public form, Elysium brings significant advantages including a top stable, quality jockey, and favorable barrier draw. The application of first-time blinkers suggests connections expect improvement in focus. With the track bias favoring inside barriers and the likely fast tempo suiting horses that can settle midfield, Elysium represents the strongest winning chance in a race where most rivals have shown limited ability.
So Rebellious returns from a spell with the advantage of dropping significantly in class from his previous campaign where he competed in stronger races. His first-up record shows he can perform fresh, and trainer Gary Portelli is adept at having horses ready to fire first-up. The wide barrier is a concern given the track bias, but his class edge may overcome this disadvantage.
Her previous placing at Goulburn suggests track suitability, and the second-up pattern typically indicates improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Elysium | 2 | Mitchell Bell | Michael Freedman | 55kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 4 | Magenta Shores | 3 | Keagan Latham | Lee & Cherie Curtis | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Babyfaced Assassin | 7 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 2 | So Rebellious | 9 | Jess Taylor | G Portelli | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 3 | Glenn''s Legacy | 8 | Brock Ryan | D A Williams | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Sacred Ingot | 6 | Richard Bensley | Mitchell Maloney-Stone | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Crown Estate | 5 | Shaun Guymer | D Wagstaff | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Dragon Girl | 1 | Louise Day | C Maher | 55kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Brutal Belle | 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | Luke Pepper | 55kg |
Ghost Walker brings the strongest form credentials into this race with a close 2nd last start at Rosehill in Class 2 company. Has excellent Goulburn form with a win and two seconds from three starts at the track. Drawn perfectly in barrier 1 and should get an ideal run on or near the pace. The weight is a concern but has shown he can carry big weights effectively.
Ziggy Rose is a progressive mare who scored a strong win last start at Moruya over 1650m. While this represents a significant class rise from maiden grade, she has shown enough ability to suggest she can measure up. Drawn well and should get a nice trailing position.
Hurricane Coni brings solid credentials with a strong record at this track and distance (2: 1-0-1). Finished 3rd at this track and class just 9 days ago, suggesting he's in good form. While not the most brilliant galloper, he's consistent and reliable. The 60kg is a concern but he's proven he can handle weight. Should get a good run from barrier 5.
While his overall record is modest, he appears to be improving as he steps up in distance. The class rise is a concern, but he gets in with just 55kg and should be finishing strongly if the pace is genuine.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Ghost Walker | 1 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 63.5kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | Caravanserai | 8 | Jack Martin | Natalie Jarvis | 61kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Hurricane Coni | 5 | Keagan Latham | J M Cleary | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Ziggy Rose | 3 | Shaun Guymer | Danielle Seib | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 3 | Gold Tracker | 9 | Amy O''Driscoll | Michael Travers | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Star Empire | 6 | Jean Van Overmeire | Michael Travers | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Track And Field | 4 | Quayde Krogh | K P Weir | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Cinephile | 2 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Michael Travers | 57kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Sweet Treats | 7 | Jessica Brookes | Danielle Seib | 57kg |
Has placed in all three career starts showing consistency and has proven ability on Good tracks. The expected fast tempo should suit his midfield racing pattern, allowing him to finish strongly. Looks the clear standout in this field.
Stormbringer returns from a spell with a solid record of 1 second and 2 thirds from 4 starts. Previously placed at this track and has shown ability on Good tracks. The gear change (blinkers off, winkers on) could sharpen him up. Keagan Latham is a strong booking and the Matthew Dale stable is in good form. Expect him to be prominent from barrier 5.
Slater's Boy comes off a good second at this track when resuming and should improve second-up. Well-drawn in barrier 4 and likely to be on speed which suits the track pattern. Has shown ability on Good tracks and Mitchell Bell is a capable jockey. The expected fast tempo is the main concern as he may be pressured early, but has the ability to feature.
Has shown ability on Good tracks and appears to be improving with racing. Will likely get back from barrier 7 but should be finishing strongly with the expected fast tempo. Represents outstanding each-way value.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Stormbringer | 5 | Keagan Latham | Matthew Dale | 59kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 8 | Sacred Inferno | 9 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 56.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Slater''s Boy | 4 | Mitchell Bell | D A Williams | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 10 | Kindamagic | 6 | Glenn Cahill | Mitchell Maloney-Stone | 53kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Winning Winnie | 2 | Amy O''Driscoll | Michael Travers | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Elasand | 1 | Brock Ryan | D A Williams | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 11 | My Inspiration | 3 | Jean Van Overmeire | Michael Travers | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Obvious Icon | 12 | D A Williams | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Oriental Dane | 11 | Quayde Krogh | K P Weir | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Bastion | 10 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Danielle Seib | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Glenn''s Legacy | 8 | D A Williams | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Stormy Reign | 7 | Jack Martin | Luke Pepper | 55kg |
Floral Legend brings the strongest recent form to this race, finishing second at this track and distance last start. With a good draw, proven ability at the course, and consistent placing record, she looks ready to break through for a maiden win.
The addition of ear muffs pre-race only suggests the stable is managing the horse's temperament while expecting a forward showing. With Winona Costin aboard, expect a positive ride from a good barrier.
The application of a lugging bit first time suggests the horse has shown speed in trackwork and trials. Despite the wide barrier, the engagement of experienced jockey Mitchell Bell is a positive sign.
The inside barrier draw is ideal for this track, and as a 3yo filly having her second start, natural improvement is expected.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Chalet | 7 | Winona Costin | Bjorn Baker | 56.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Floral Legend | 6 | Keagan Latham | A & S Freedman | 57kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 9 | Silver Serenade | 2 | Pierre Boudvillain | D A Williams | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Gong Girl | 12 | Shaun Guymer | David Pfieffer | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Royal Princess | 8 | Louise Day | C Maher | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Will One | 10 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Pat Murphy | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Miss Immy | 3 | Jess Taylor | J C Coyle | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 12 | King''s Exceed | 1 | Donovan Dillon | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Carafe | 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Nami''s Jewel | 5 | Brock Ryan | John Thompson | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Polyester Girl | 9 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Snowslide | 11 | Mitchell Bell | Matthew Smith | 55kg |
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