Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Saturday 15 November 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Gundagai. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Time For Snow stands out on form with back-to-back placings in competitive Class 1 fields, including a narrow defeat at Wagga where it closed strongly despite soft conditions. The moderate-fast tempo favors its running style, and the class drop from prior higher-grade attempts boosts prospects. Likely to peak third-up in regular prep.
Mr Magnificence has shown rapid improvement, placing in all three starts with a strong 3rd in Class 1 last out at Canberra, closing well on good ground. The inside draw allows it to track leaders in this moderate-fast race, suiting its consistent style. As a lightly raced gelding stepping to 1800m, it has upside, and connections with Jack Martin add reliability. Edges others on recency and barrier, though maiden status caps confidence slightly.
Prior 2nd at Albury over 1500m on good ground aligns with today's conditions, and the light weight helps in this compressed handicap. Midfield position in the speed map favors its closing pattern, making it a solid each-way chance despite no wins yet.
Evokes brings winning experience to a field lacking proven Class 1 success, with a solid 4th last start at 1600m on similar good 4 going.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Sooty And Sweep | 4 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 56.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Evokes | 2 | Nick Heywood | Aaron Clarke | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Black Frost | 12 | Craig Weeding | 55kg | $8.50 | |
| 4th | 11 | Doppio | 9 | Carly Frater | Doug Gorrel | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Time For Snow | 6 | Robyn Freeman | Anthony Warren | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Cayman Island | 7 | Pierre Boudvillain | Shane Bloomfield | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 4 | One More Bout | 3 | Josh Richards | P J Facoory | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Hot One | 11 | Ben Brisbourne | 57kg | $11.00 | |
| 9th | 6 | Honest Warrior | 8 | Richard Bensley | J M Cleary | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Mr Magnificence | 1 | Jack Martin | Todd Smart | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Besson | 5 | Ashleigh Smith | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Jappalouis | 10 | Ben Brisbourne | 59kg |
The very fast tempo favors her midfield position, and first-up stats suggest she's primed.
The fast tempo should suit his closing style, and good track record adds appeal. Edges others on recency despite wide draw, making him a solid place chance.
Rum Jungle's local form at Gundagai, including a placing at this exact trip, gives him an edge in this country maiden. Consistent recent efforts and leader mapping suit the fast tempo, though wide draw tempers expectations. Better than no-form debutants and offers place value against the favorite.
The long spell is a query, but fresh stats and gear change suggest improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Wonderful Mistake | 3 | Pierre Boudvillain | G P Vella | 56.5kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Falcon Gold | 9 | Jack Martin | N J Osborne | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Belnera | 10 | Carly Frater | P J Morgan | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Haz Styles | 14 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Shane Bloomfield | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Spy Trader | 5 | Claire Ramsbotham | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Brass Monkeys | 7 | Nick Heywood | Scott Collings | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Justbetryin' | 11 | K P Weir | 55kg | $31.00 | |
| 8th | 13 | Instigate | 4 | Josh Richards | Nadine Cameron | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Harlem Tickle | 6 | Dale Cole | Scott Collings | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Do Ya Head In | 2 | Richard Bensley | P J Facoory | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Moon Girl | 1 | Brendan Ward | K P Weir | 55kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 2 | I'm Charming | 8 | Brittany Button | Michael Travers | 57kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Rum Jungle | 15 | Holly Durnan | K P Weir | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Et Zou | 13 | R T Stubbs | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Uytaahkoo | 12 | R R Weston | 55kg |
Barrier 2 allows a forward run in a fast tempo, aligning with track's on-pace bias. While winless, recent fitness and suitability to good 4 conditions edge it ahead of others lacking similar recency and speed.
My Inspiration's recent second at Corowa highlights improving form, with a class drop from tougher open company boosting prospects. Tongue tie debut may sharpen it, though barrier 10 is a hurdle.
Blinkers off first time may help focus, and fast tempo favours its closing style. Recent form is steady but winless; superior to outsiders like Kachi due to local experience, though confidence tempered by lack of breakthroughs.
Launch Mode's battle-hardened profile (17 starts, 8 places) and second-up stats position it well for a placing in this maiden, with a recent third showing fitness.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | My Inspiration | 10 | Pierre Boudvillain | Michael Travers | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Launch Mode | 5 | Josh Richards | R T Waters | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Reef Road | 4 | Holly Durnan | K P Weir | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Tennessee Lass | 14 | Claire Ramsbotham | K P Weir | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Acantilado | 6 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 9 | Miss Leeway | 1 | Jack Martin | Tash Burleigh | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Super Nic | 2 | Blaike Mc Dougall | G J Colvin | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Kachi | 11 | Carly Frater | K P Weir | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Spiritual Star | 3 | Robyn Freeman | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 10th | 16 | My Mate Alan | 9 | K P Weir | 56kg | $51.00 | |
| 11th | 12 | Winning Winnie | 8 | Brendan Ward | K P Weir | 56kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Noir Vitesse | 16 | Darrell Burnet | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Ponte Arcobaleno | 7 | Nick Heywood | Ben Brisbourne | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Apple Eyes | 13 | Craig Weeding | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Classic Azabeel | 15 | Doug Gorrel | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Springer Time | 12 | Craig Weeding | 56kg |
Teylu stands out on form with a 70% place rate and strong 1000m record (1 win, 3 places from 6). Recent runs show consistency: 3rd at 1200m, 2nd at 1000m, despite class rise. Barrier 9 neutral in balanced Gundagai bias.
Miss Scoop's consistent form (last 5: 2nd,7th,2nd,7th,2nd) and recent sharp 2nd at 1100m highlight second-up potential. Good track affinity (3:0-2-0) and light 54kg aid in Class 2. Barrier 4 neutral, but higher class exposure edges over less proven rivals like Trifecta Ruby.
Reasonable Point returns first up with a win and place at 1000m distance (3:1-1-1). Fresh record modest but class drop from Bench 64 to Class 2 suits. Good tracks fine (14:2-3-1), though unproven at Gundagai. Edges Santolini on class, but spell risks temper confidence.
Consistent form (last 5: 6th,1st,3rd,4th,2nd), light 53kg helps in weight spread.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Teylu | 9 | Pierre Boudvillain | G P Vella | 61kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 2 | Reasonable Point | 3 | Nick Heywood | Ben Brisbourne | 60.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 4 | Santolini | 10 | Brittany Button | Michael Travers | 53kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Densetsu | 8 | Jake Duffy | Andrew Dale | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Time Angel | 5 | Jason Lyon | John Fitzgerald | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Mr Time | 6 | Josh Richards | Marcus O'Connor | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Trifecta Ruby | 2 | Holly Durnan | G J Colvin | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Miss Scoop | 4 | Claire Ramsbotham | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 8 | Dollythediva | 7 | Carly Frater | Doug Gorrel | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 9 | College Dropout | 1 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 55kg | $51.00 |
Barrier 1 provides a tactical edge in a race favoring on-pacers, aligning with the fast tempo and neutral barrier bias. While carrying topweight, her consistent pattern (3 wins, 3 places from 20 starts) and suitability to Good tracks (1 place from 7) make her the most likely winner ahead of others lacking her recency and speed.
Doubtfree's recent form is solid with consistent placings (2-2-1 in last 5), including a strong 2nd at Albury, indicating good fitness levels. Her place at this track and distance (1: 0-0-1) on Good ground provides a clear edge over unproven rivals. The 56.5kg weight and barrier 8 allow a midfield run, suiting the predicted fast tempo and on-pace bias, positioning her well for a top finish despite the class step-up.
Hellinda's consistency shines with a 46% place rate and 7 seconds from 14 at distance, bolstered by solid Good track form (1-5-1). Her recent Bathurst win highlights current ability, and as a likely leader, she benefits from the track's on-pace bias despite the wide draw.
Barrier 3 and 60.5kg are positives in this setup, suiting the fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Hellinda | 9 | Dale Cole | Danielle Seib | 60.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Son Of Eureka | 10 | Nick Heywood | Matthew Dale | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Doubtfree | 8 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 56.5kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 11 | Jazz All Knight | 13 | Robyn Freeman | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Lang Park | 4 | Ella Bent | Ms D Prest | 61kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Burrowa | 3 | Jack Martin | Rob Potter | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Taluk | 1 | Brendan Ward | Nadine Cameron | 63.5kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Snowy | 2 | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Miss Scoop | 12 | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Ready To Rush | 6 | Matthew Dale | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Threefold | 11 | Pierre Boudvillain | Danielle Seib | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Finn's The Icon | 5 | Holly Durnan | K P Weir | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Trifecta Ruby | 7 | G J Colvin | 56.5kg |
Her midfield mapping aligns perfectly with the predicted fast tempo, allowing her to unleash her finishing burst. On a good 4 track, her record (2 wins from 9 good starts) is solid, and the slight class rise is offset by peak fitness.
Maid In Dubai's consistent run of form, with placings in her last three starts including a strong 2nd over 1675m at Wagga, positions her well for a place. Her inside draw allows a forward run in a fast tempo, suiting her leading style on good tracks where she has 4 wins from 14 attempts.
His overall record shows reliability (3 wins, 7 places from 19 starts), and he handles 60kg well. The fast tempo should suit his closing style from midfield, and on good ground, he's performed adequately.
Fifi Blue offers excellent value as a track specialist, with 2 wins from 2 Gundagai starts including a BM58 victory over 1800m. Her recent Albury win over 2000m confirms staying ability on good tracks (3 wins from 23 starts), and the light 56.5kg helps from midfield/back.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Dynamic One | 11 | Brittany Button | Michael Travers | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Southern Dancer | 6 | Blaike Mc Dougall | G J Colvin | 60.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 2 | Maid In Dubai | 3 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 61.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Burgundy Girl | 4 | Dale Cole | K Dryden & L Snowden | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 16 | Divine Conclusion | 12 | Pierre Boudvillain | Darrell Burnet | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Fifi Blue | 5 | Alice Kennedy | Ben Brisbourne | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 17 | Taumata | 17 | Josh Richards | T P Donnelly | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Rocco Lini | 15 | Robyn Freeman | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Amber Star | 9 | Cassidy Hill | Craig Weeding | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 12 | Mr Tadashi | 10 | Jason Lyon | Doug Gorrel | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Win The Day | 2 | Claire Ramsbotham | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 12th | 9 | Lumber Dream | 1 | Brendan Ward | R T Waters | 60kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 3 | San Marco | 14 | Andrew Dale | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Bellman | 16 | Andrew Dale | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Craft | 8 | Nick Heywood | N J Olive | 60kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Caravanserai | 7 | Jack Martin | Natalie Jarvis | 58kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Dreamstone | 18 | Debbie Delphin | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | It Is To Be | 13 | Pat Murphy | 56.5kg |
Friskee Frog's recent form is peaking with a narrow 2nd last start, showing fitness in regular preparation. Her proven record at similar distances on good tracks, combined with a light weight, positions her well for a place. The very fast tempo may suit her midfield run, though barrier is a minor knock; she's a reliable top-3 chance in this upset-prone country field.
Brooklyn Lights resumes first up with a win in her only prior fresh start, drawing ideally in barrier 1 for the on-pace bias at Gundagai.
Potential upset play if she repeats recent effort.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Cashbook | 3 | Jack Martin | Todd Smart | 61kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Friskee Frog | 11 | Dale Cole | N J Osborne | 53kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Sheridan Street | 2 | Pierre Boudvillain | Doug Gorrel | 56.5kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 3 | Brooklyn Lights | 1 | Robyn Freeman | Anthony Warren | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Too Darn Sassy | 6 | Claire Ramsbotham | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 16 | Ta La Masca | 18 | K P Weir | 55kg | $15.00 | |
| 7th | 9 | Deep Joy | 9 | Brittany Button | Michael Travers | 53kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 18 | Russian Ransom | 5 | R J Steiner | 55kg | $61.00 | |
| 9th | 10 | Monaghan's Boy | 10 | Jason Lyon | J A Rooney | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Yet Tobe A Cod | 8 | Deep Shanker | Ms D Prest | 55kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Made Easy | 15 | G J Colvin | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Dee Dee Express | 7 | Nick Heywood | Matthew Dale | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | In The Nic Of Time | 4 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Todd Smart | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Wauchope | 17 | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Party It Down | 14 | P J Facoory | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Drumcondra | 16 | R P Wellington | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Hollerloud | 12 | D J O'Prey | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Ample Time | 13 | Martin Guenther | 55kg |
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