Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Sunday 19 October 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Lismore. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Kalkanli brings solid recent form with consecutive second placings including one at this track and distance. Has shown he can handle the journey and should be prominent from the outset. The moderate tempo should suit his on-pace style.
The mare has been racing consistently without winning and the first-time blinkers could be the key gear change to sharpen her focus. Well-suited by the 2110m journey and should get a nice midfield position from barrier 3.
Has been racing in higher class races and should be peaking third-up from a spell. Drawn well in barrier 2 and can run a strong race.
Bianco Nero drops in class after racing consistently in stronger company. The mare has a solid place record with 5 seconds from 30 starts and should get a perfect run from the inside barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Tortilla | 2 | Adin Thompson | Harry Schwenke | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Kalkanli | 6 | Matthew Mc Guren | Marcus Wilson | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 7 | Kayleen''s Profit | 3 | Andrew Mallyon | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $1.75 |
| 4th | 4 | Woodland Wonder | 5 | Jon Grisedale | David & Marcus Scanes | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Bianco Nero | 1 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Son Of A Boom | 7 | Noriyuki Masuda | Carolyn Halliday | 59kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Amahni''s Girl | 8 | J A Gilmore | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | La Gracia | 4 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg |
Progressive 3yo filly dropping significantly in class after a solid 4th in stronger company last start. Her soft track record (1 win from 2 starts) suits today's conditions, and she appears well-weighted with 55kg. The moderate-fast tempo should suit her racing pattern.
Last start maiden winner showing clear improvement with each run. Has placed at this track previously and should appreciate the step up to 1526m based on his racing pattern. The moderate-fast tempo should suit his style, though he's untested on soft tracks and faces a significant class rise. Barrier 8 isn't ideal but his tactical speed should allow him to find a position.
Consistent performer who rarely runs a bad race. Comes off a solid 4th at Grafton over 1600m and should appreciate the slight drop in distance. Well-drawn in barrier 2 with experienced jockey Raymond Spokes aboard. Has placed twice on soft tracks from seven attempts. The moderate-fast tempo should allow him to take up a forward position from the good gate.
Has been racing consistently in higher class races and drops in grade here. Well-drawn in barrier 3 and has a win and a place from 12 starts on soft tracks.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Icewater | 8 | Wayne Wheatley | Daniel Bowen | 57kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 6 | Prestige Ice | 4 | Luke Rolls | Jordan Lee | 55kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Gaming | 6 | Jett Newman | S J Bennett | 53.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Tara Koda | 5 | Ben Looker | J D Shelton | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Ourlegseleven | 3 | Brandon Lerena | Ms S Pepper | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Son Of Heroic | 1 | Nozi Tomizawa | D J Graham | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Reel Torque | 2 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 4 | Rephrase | 7 | Noriyuki Masuda | Ms J M Smith | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Royal Victory | 9 | S B Lee | 59kg |
Gold Puma brings the strongest recent form to this race with a close second last start at Grafton over 1200m. The mare has been knocking on the door with three second placings from seven starts and appears ready to break through. Has shown versatility in racing patterns and handles soft going. The step up to 1410m looks ideal based on her strong finishing efforts.
The gelding has placed on soft tracks and drops significantly in class after racing at Canterbury and Warwick Farm. The wide barrier and top weight of 59kg are concerns, but class edge compensates.
The application of blinkers first-up indicates the stable expects focus, while the lightweight of 55kg is advantageous. Barrier 8 provides options in the run.
The inside barrier (2) is advantageous at Lismore, and his improving form pattern (4-8-3) indicates he's reaching peak fitness. The 7yo gelding is yet to win from 11 starts but appears ready to run a strong race.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Gold Puma | 7 | Noriyuki Masuda | Ethan Ensby | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Sinatra | 8 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 55kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 4 | Traveller | 2 | Dylan Turner | Ms L Sheppard | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Releasethewolves | 6 | Jon Grisedale | B D Bellamy | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Spiritual Rhythm | 3 | Luke Rolls | D J Bougoure | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Forever Fortune | 11 | Brandon Lerena | Allan Chau | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Casual Cat | 10 | Danny Peisley | Jan Pritchard | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Hannah''s Astar | 1 | Adam Spinks | David Kropp | 57kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Claw Machine | 5 | Andrew Mallyon | Billy Healey | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Global | 9 | S B Laming | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Cairo Queen | 4 | M J Lakey | 57kg |
Insta Worthy brings the strongest form credentials, dropping significantly from Listed company to a country Maiden. The gelding operation and addition of blinkers should sharpen him up first-up. Mapped to lead or sit on pace in a race with a leaders advantage at Lismore, and has the best jockey in the field. The class drop is substantial enough to overcome the negatives.
Has shown tactical versatility and consistent form with a placing last start. Represents solid each-way value in a race where the favorite looks hard to beat.
The good barrier draw should allow him to settle midfield and use his finishing burst. Represents place value in a race where the favorite looks hard to beat.
The inside barrier should allow her to utilize her forward running style in a race with a leaders advantage.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Whiskey Miss | 10 | Ben Looker | Ethan Ensby | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Insta Worthy | 2 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 59kg | $1.55 |
| 3rd | 6 | Copenhagen Cat | 9 | Bella Youngberry | S B Lee | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Righteous Brother | 5 | Raymond Spokes | S J Bennett | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Miss Midas Touch | 1 | Stephen Cummins | B J Dodson | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Sugar Road | 3 | Dylan Turner | Wayne S Lawson | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Highwire Girl | 6 | Luke Rolls | J D Shelton | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Beearetee | 8 | Grady Spokes | Daniel Wheeler | 55kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Prestige Gundy | 11 | Jordan Lee | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Pressipitating | 4 | Matthew Mc Guren | Samantha McGuren | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Wakadaisho | 7 | S B Lee | 58kg |
Snow Falcon brings the strongest credentials with a proven record at both track and distance. Though carrying top weight, she's dropping in class and maps to be on speed which is crucial at Lismore's turning track. Her ability to handle soft tracks is a significant advantage, and her tactical speed should allow her to capitalize on the leaders bias at this venue.
Eagle's Fire brings solid credentials with a consistent placing record and tactical speed that suits Lismore's layout. Though his win strike rate is modest, he's well-positioned to capitalize on the track's on-pace bias from barrier 4. His soft track record is encouraging, and the slight class drop should help him return to form after a disappointing last start.
Though his win strike rate is poor, his consistent placing record (7 seconds from 38 starts) and recent maiden victory suggest improvement. The inside draw is advantageous at Lismore, and his soft track record indicates he'll handle conditions.
Cardsharp represents excellent value as a first-up specialist with a strong record when fresh (4: 1-1-1). His proven ability at this distance (2: 1-0-1) and previous success at Lismore are significant positives.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Snow Falcon | 6 | Jett Newman | Shane Everson | 60.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Eagle''s Fire | 4 | Nozi Tomizawa | Ms S Batten | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 9 | Barron | 1 | Danny Peisley | Ms S Pepper | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Cardsharp | 9 | Raymond Spokes | N Mayfield-Smith | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 6 | Luvtoknow | 3 | Jai Williams | Gregory Cornish | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Secret Statement | 2 | Emily Farr | Amy Usher | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 10 | She''s Enuff | 8 | Stephen Cummins | Jason Reilly | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Siglo De Oro | 10 | Yvette Lewis | Marcus Wilson | 58kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Starsarise | 7 | J P Wallace | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Miss Mazerati | 5 | Bella Youngberry | B J Dodson | 56.5kg |
Nails And Pride brings the strongest recent form, winning last start at Grafton over 1400m carrying 59.5kg. The gelding drops 2kg from that win despite stepping up in class slightly. Has a versatile racing pattern that should allow him to take advantage of the likely fast tempo. His record at similar distances is solid and he's proven at this class level.
All About Artie resumes from a spell with an excellent first-up record of 1 win from 2 attempts. The gelding has drawn perfectly in barrier 1 which should allow him to secure a good position. His soft track form is solid and he's a consistent placegetter with 4 seconds and 3 thirds from 14 starts. The main query is his limited winning record.
Old Timing Man brings strong track credentials with 2 wins and a placing from 8 starts at Lismore. His soft track record is solid and he's proven at this class level. The drop back in distance is the main query.
The gelding is second-up today with a perfect record when second-up (1 win from 1 attempt). He's won at Lismore previously and has strong soft track form with 1 win and 1 placing from 4 starts. The gear change removing blinkers is interesting.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Nails And Pride | 10 | Danny Peisley | Marcus Wilson | 61.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | All About Artie | 1 | Matthew Mc Guren | Marcus Wilson | 60.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 6 | Private Tender | 11 | Jai Williams | Peter Robl | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Aureate | 5 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Iobject | 13 | Jett Newman | D B Campbell | 60.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 5 | West Cork | 12 | Luke Rolls | Mitch Faulkner | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Old Timing Man | 9 | Jon Grisedale | Shane Everson | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Bush Warrior | 4 | Stephen Cummins | Daniel Stanley | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Ferry Road | 7 | Bella Youngberry | L J Clapham | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Taking The Mikki | 2 | Raymond Spokes | Sally Taylor | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Harcasion | 6 | Adam Spinks | David Kropp | 55kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Doyle | 3 | Ben Looker | Marcus Wilson | 55kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 3 | National Interest | 8 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 61kg |
Her recent 2nd placing at Ballina over 1250m showed she's in good form, and her soft track win is a significant positive for today's conditions.
Vetoed brings solid credentials with track experience (0-1-1 from 5 starts) and is dropping in class from recent assignments. Her last start 3rd at Lismore over this distance is encouraging, and she has a favorable barrier 3 draw. With 2 wins from 12 starts on soft tracks, she's well-suited to today's conditions and represents a solid place chance.
Miss Zermatt comes off a last-start win at Kilcoy and has a strong second-up record with 3 placings from 3 attempts. Her soft track record (3 wins from 13 starts) is a significant positive for today's conditions.
Lady Alabama represents value after breaking her maiden last start at Grafton with a strong performance. The advantageous barrier 5 draw and weight relief (56kg) further enhance her chances.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Lady Alabama | 5 | Bella Youngberry | L J Clapham | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Deep Stealth | 8 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 60kg | $1.60 |
| 3rd | 8 | Vetoed | 3 | Ben Looker | D W Dwane | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Miss Zermatt | 13 | Jai Williams | Gregory Cornish | 60.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Without A Doubt | 1 | Paige Fergusson-Smith | Ethan Ensby | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Cafe Mocha | 2 | Nozi Tomizawa | Ms L Paton | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Never Island | 11 | Leanne Boyd | N Mayfield-Smith | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Monte Tiana | 9 | Raymond Spokes | N Mayfield-Smith | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Star Seeker | 4 | Sariah Champkin | K M Devine | 54.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Keiko Say | 14 | J C Smerdon | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Got The Smarts | 6 | Jett Newman | Samantha McGuren | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Shoot The Diva | 10 | Fleur Henley | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Allezizzy | 7 | Harry Schwenke | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Miss Madigan | 15 | Jason Reilly | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | She''s Enuff | 12 | Jason Reilly | 57.5kg |
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