Coming back from metropolitan racing represents a significant class drop, and her strong finishing ability should be suited by the likely fast tempo. While yet to break through for a win, this looks an ideal opportunity.
South Australia · Friday 28 November 2025
Mt Gambier tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Mt Gambier. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Carlton Draught Mdn Hcp
Bella Angelica brings solid recent form with a 3rd placing two starts back and a 4th last start at Warrnambool. The advantageous barrier draw and lightweight should help her position well in the run. Has shown ability on soft tracks with a placing from three attempts.
First-up from a spell and drawn well in barrier 4, there's potential for significant improvement.
First-up from a spell with an advantageous inside barrier draw, there's potential for significant improvement.
- 1st4Sunset PrayerAlana Livesey$21.00
- 2nd9Bel HotesseKayla Crowther$2.20
- 3rd8Bella AngelicaChristopher Pang$2.50
- 4th5ZaneleAlana Kelly$13.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Sunset Prayer | 8 | Alana Livesey | D C Saxon | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Bel Hotesse | 9 | Kayla Crowther | Ms N Irwin | 54kg | $2.20 |
| 3rd | 8 | Bella Angelica | 5 | Christopher Pang | Tom Dabernig | 51.5kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Zanele | 11 | Alana Kelly | D J Cannon | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Shimazy | 6 | Kate Walters | Paul A Jones | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Tuffen Up | 7 | Rochelle Milnes | J R Searle | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Nimbina | 3 | Harry Grace | S R Fisher | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Casbourg | 4 | Sairyn Fawke | S & J Jaensch | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Do | 2 | Zoe Lloyd | R J Lepley | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Don't Call Me Paul | 10 | Thomas Doyle | G J Phillips | 59kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Flapjack | 1 | G J Phillips | 59kg |
Sportsbet Nobody Does It Easier Mdn Plate
Progressive 3yo filly showing consistent form with placings in 2 of her 3 starts. Finished a strong 2nd last start at Strathalbyn over 1350m, suggesting the 1300m will suit perfectly. Has shown versatility on both good and soft tracks. Well-weighted at 54.5kg and drawn favorably in barrier 6. The natural progression of her form suggests she's ready to break through.
Mare with promising ability who ran a strong 3rd two starts back at Sale. Second-up today with a good second-up record (1 placing from 1 start). Unplaced last start but that was first-up from a spell. Well-weighted with 56kg and has Tom Madden aboard. The expected fast tempo should suit her finishing style.
Experienced gelding with consistent form including a placing at this distance. Unplaced last start but has shown ability previously. The gear change back to winkers could sharpen his focus. Campbell Rawiller takes the ride which is a positive. The wide barrier is a concern but has the experience to overcome it.
Lightly-raced 3yo filly from the Tom Dabernig stable showing improvement with a 5th placing last start at Warrnambool. Well-weighted at 54.5kg and drawn favorably in barrier 3. Has experience on soft tracks which is a plus for today's conditions.
- 1st7Banyan JenniTom Madden$2.60
- 2nd12GazelleRochelle Milnes$3.50
- 3rd11Cinnamon KissHarry Grace$6.50
- 4th2ImacreedytwoCampbell Rawiller$4.20
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Banyan Jenni | 8 | Tom Madden | Shane Jackson | 56kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 12 | Gazelle | 6 | Rochelle Milnes | Gary Boyce | 54.5kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Cinnamon Kiss | 3 | Harry Grace | Tom Dabernig | 54.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Imacreedytwo | 11 | Campbell Rawiller | Bob & Kane Post | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 5 | Unique Poet | 10 | Sairyn Fawke | Jason Post | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Flying Shelby | 1 | Eoin Walsh | Paul A Jones | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 8 | I Am Express | 7 | Alana Kelly | Kaye Edwards | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Lady Cavendish | 9 | Jordyn Weatherley | P J Young | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Vicain | 5 | Christopher Pang | Clint Marshall | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Moley Belle | 2 | Thomas Doyle | J Tarin | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Make Them Squeal | 4 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 58kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Northern Gold | 12 | James McNamara | 58kg |
Sunday 21st December Xmas Meeting (Bm56)
While first-up from a spell, her fresh record shows she can run well when resuming (4:0-2-0). Her distance record is solid (8:1-1-3) and she handles soft tracks well.
Ambello comes into this race with solid recent form, finishing 4th and 3rd in his last two starts. While his win strike rate is modest at 7%, his place rate of 39% demonstrates his consistency. He handles soft tracks well and should be right in the finish.
She's dropping in class which is a significant positive, and her record at this distance is solid (5:1-0-2). While unproven at Mt Gambier, her versatile racing pattern should allow her to overcome the slightly tricky barrier 7 draw.
While first-up from a spell, she typically performs well when resuming (3:0-2-0) and handles soft tracks effectively (3:1-1-0). The removal of the nose roll could sharpen her up, and her consistent form suggests she'll be competitive despite the slight class rise.
- 1st7Fox ManAlana Kelly$6.00
- 2nd5ShimshalarMelissa Julius$5.50
- 3rd2Hollow TurfRyan Hurdle$11.00
- 4th9Lonely OneRochelle Milnes$4.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Fox Man | 5 | Alana Kelly | Andrew Bobbin | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Shimshalar | 4 | Melissa Julius | Sharni Julian | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Hollow Turf | 9 | Ryan Hurdle | J Rowe | 61kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Lonely One | 8 | Rochelle Milnes | Bob & Kane Post | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Ambello | 6 | Sairyn Fawke | Justin Pickering | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Royal Telephone | 3 | Caitlin Tootell | Vicki O'Connell | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Redwinelover | 10 | Alana Livesey | Ms N Irwin | 54.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Stargust | 12 | Tom Madden | Joanne Mugavin | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 8 | My Haruconi | 7 | Campbell Rawiller | J Dodgson | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 11 | Princess Vittoria | 11 | Zoe Lloyd | P Huserot | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | British Statesman | 2 | Joanne Mugavin | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | A Good Yarn | 1 | M J McKenzie | 60.5kg |
Leroy''s SA Hcp (54)
Private Jet returns second-up after a solid 2nd at Naracoorte over 1200m. Has strong track credentials with two seconds from six starts at Mt Gambier and performs well at this distance (1-2-1 from 7 starts). The moderate-fast tempo should suit his racing pattern, and the slight class drop is advantageous. While the wide barrier is a concern, his consistency and second-up record make him the standout.
His consistency is impressive with 3 wins, 3 seconds and 3 thirds from 23 starts. The good barrier draw (5) should allow him to settle midfield in a race with moderate-fast tempo.
Longwarry brings winning form at Mt Gambier (1-0-0 from 1 start) and performs well on soft tracks (2-0-0 from 6 starts). His recent form has been consistent with a 5th last start at Strathalbyn. The good barrier (4) should allow him to take up a forward position in the moderate-fast tempo race. While rising in class is a concern, his track record and soft track ability make him a genuine contender.
She excels at this distance (3-1-3 from 21 starts) and performs well on soft tracks (1-4-2 from 14 starts). The inside barrier (1) should allow her to find a good position, and the slight class drop works in her favor.
- 1st9See De NightSairyn Fawke$11.00
- 2nd4BruzaniChristopher Pang$14.00
- 3rd3Supreme ThunderMelissa Julius$20.00
- 4th7Private JetRochelle Milnes$2.70
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | See De Night | 13 | Sairyn Fawke | Ms B O'Loughlin | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Bruzani | 3 | Christopher Pang | P A Chow | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Supreme Thunder | 8 | Melissa Julius | Jamie Opperman | 60kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Private Jet | 17 | Rochelle Milnes | J R Searle | 59.5kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 8 | Tundra | 5 | Tom Madden | Joanne Mugavin | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Deficit | 15 | Alana Livesey | D C Saxon | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Ahvejay | 7 | Ryan Hurdle | R V Nicholson | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 11 | State Of Maine | 1 | Eoin Walsh | Charlotte Parker | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Southern Style | 2 | Kayla Crowther | Ms R Day | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Drink Then Kiss | 18 | Harry Grace | Wayne Walters | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 11th | 16 | They Call Me Dusty | 9 | Caitlin Tootell | D Kolpin & V Hutchinson | 53.5kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 17 | Miss Tapestry | 6 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 6 | Longwarry | 4 | Alysha Warren | Justin Pickering | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 5 | First Return | 14 | Wayne Walters | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Limbering | 11 | Raharna McDonald | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Dangerous Secret | 12 | Alana Kelly | Bob & Kane Post | 56kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Sabermetric | 16 | Raharna McDonald | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Queenoftheair | 10 | Sophia Mackay | 57kg |
J & R Opperman Racing (Bm64)
Progressive 4YO gelding who looks ready to take the next step after an eye-catching second at this track and distance last start. Has the perfect profile for this race - lightly raced, improving, and gets in with a nice weight. The moderate-fast tempo should suit his midfield running style, and barrier 8 gives options. The class rise is offset by his upward trajectory.
Seasoned campaigner who brings the strongest form credentials to this race, having competed admirably in higher grade. His soft track record is outstanding with 5 wins from 15 starts, and he's proven at this track. The wide barrier is a concern, but he should get a nice trail with the likely leaders drawn inside. Weight is the main query.
Five-year-old gelding who brings strong second-up credentials to this race with a win and a place from three attempts. Drawn perfectly in barrier 5 to either lead or sit just off the pace, which should be ideal given the likely moderate-fast tempo. Class rise is the main query.
Has a strong record at this distance with 2 wins and 2 places from 8 starts. The quick backup is a slight concern, but she's proven to handle it in the past. Barrier 9 gives options in a race with moderate pace.
- 1st12Scenic HostChristine Puls$51.00
- 2nd1MisoCaitlin Tootell$5.00
- 3rd7Salsbury HillHarry Grace$5.00
- 4th6Hasta La OrientalKate Walters$3.90
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Scenic Host | 14 | Christine Puls | D Kolpin & V Hutchinson | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Miso | 12 | Caitlin Tootell | Daniel Bowman | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Salsbury Hill | 9 | Harry Grace | Wayne Walters | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Hasta La Oriental | 8 | Kate Walters | Ms S Murphy | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 3 | Mr George | 10 | Kayla Crowther | D I Dodson | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Akitu | 5 | Tom Madden | Joanne Mugavin | 59.5kg | $3.90 |
| 7th | 13 | Hasta La Prince | 4 | Zoe Lloyd | Ms S Murphy | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 4 | West Cliff | 1 | Melissa Julius | Jamie Opperman | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Alblazer | 7 | Alysha Warren | B D Carraill | 52.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Ludo | 2 | Alana Livesey | D C Saxon | 55.5kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Bilpa Morea | 6 | Rochelle Milnes | Libby Halliday | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 12th | 14 | Last Dream | 13 | Christopher Pang | Wayne Walters | 51kg | $101.00 |
| 13th | 9 | Hasta La Amnesty | 3 | Sairyn Fawke | Ms S Murphy | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Wichitall | 11 | Symon Wilde | 59kg |
Scott Group Of Companies (Bm68)
El Paso Citie comes into this race second-up from a spell with an excellent runner-up finish last start. Her second-up record (1 win from 2 attempts) suggests further improvement, and she's well weighted with just 54.5kg. While this represents a class rise, her consistency and strong finishing ability should see her competitive in this field.
His wet track credentials (3 wins from 10 starts on soft/heavy) are a significant advantage on the Soft 5 surface. Well weighted with 55kg and drawn ideally in barrier 7, he's ready to capitalize on the expected fast tempo.
Atomic Gold represents excellent value as a track specialist with a strong record at Mt Gambier (1 win, 1 third from 2 starts). His wet track credentials (4 wins from 15 soft/heavy starts) are ideal for today's conditions, and he's second-up from a spell with a solid record in that pattern.
- 1st5HedonistJordyn Weatherley$4.80
- 2nd2Emerald RewardCaitlin Tootell$15.00
- 3rd10El Paso CitieKate Walters$11.00
- 4th1Ten CommandmentsHarry Grace$7.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Hedonist | 1 | Jordyn Weatherley | Tom Dabernig | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Emerald Reward | 9 | Caitlin Tootell | B D Carraill | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | El Paso Citie | 3 | Kate Walters | Ms S Murphy | 54.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Ten Commandments | 5 | Harry Grace | P A Preusker | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Atomic Gold | 11 | Tom Madden | Joanne Mugavin | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Like A Diamond | 4 | Kayla Crowther | J R Searle | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Suenami Rose | 12 | Rochelle Milnes | Ms N Irwin | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Lady Dumont | 8 | Thomas Doyle | R J Lepley | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Quik Rhapid | 13 | Melissa Julius | Jamie Opperman | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Anrushka | 14 | R V Nicholson | 54kg | $21.00 | |
| Scr | 6 | Cork Harbour | 10 | D C Saxon | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Port Louis | 6 | Denis Daffy & Harriet Place | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Aquaholic | 7 | Alana Livesey | R J Wilson | 55kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Melissa Kate | 2 | Wayne Walters | 54kg |
Stratty The Insurance Bloke (Bm62)
Badonkidonk brings the strongest recent form into this race with a solid 4th at Murray Bridge over 1800m just 10 days ago. He's dropping slightly in class here and has proven himself a consistent performer at staying trips. While unproven at this track, his adaptability to different venues is a plus, and he appears well-placed to capitalize on what should be a moderate tempo.
Four Outlaws brings solid staying credentials with a strong 2nd at Naracoorte over 2000m last start. His record on soft tracks is encouraging (2-5-2 from 18 starts), and he's proven himself a consistent performer at this class level. The 27-day freshen-up is the main query, but his overall profile suggests he'll be competitive in this field, especially if the track plays fairly.
While untested at the 2050m trip, his recent 5th in a BM66 over 2200m suggests he'll handle the distance. Likely to settle on pace from barrier 8, which should give him tactical advantage in a race that projects to have moderate-slow tempo. The main query is his soft track record.
While unproven at the 2050m trip, her racing style suggests she'll handle it, and she's dropping significantly in class from her last two runs. The quick backup is a query, but she's shown versatility across conditions.
- 1st6Four OutlawsCaitlin Tootell$4.80
- 2nd5ZibulonHarry Grace$4.80
- 3rd9Bell's BighouseMelissa Julius$6.50
- 4th11Rippa BuddySairyn Fawke$10.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Four Outlaws | 9 | Caitlin Tootell | M A O'Leary | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Zibulon | 14 | Harry Grace | P A Preusker | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Bell's Bighouse | 12 | Melissa Julius | J Rowe | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Rippa Buddy | 4 | Sairyn Fawke | D J Cannon | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 16 | Odyssey Arrow | 2 | Alana Livesey | Libby Halliday | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Immortal Rose | 1 | Christine Puls | Daniel Bowman | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Ready By Design | 17 | Campbell Rawiller | Sharni Julian | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Badonkidonk | 3 | Kayla Crowther | D I Dodson | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 9th | 17 | Fifth Husband | 10 | Christopher Pang | Wayne Walters | 51kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Steven James | 7 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Stay In Your Lane | 11 | Thomas Doyle | Nell Carter | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Turn It Up Tommy | 5 | Eoin Walsh | P J Young | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Ripper | 8 | Tom Madden | P A Preusker | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Scandoval | 15 | P Kearney | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Blazing Guru | 6 | Symon Wilde | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Coastal Whispers | 16 | Tom Dabernig | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Fiorente Spritz | 13 | Raharna McDonald | 54kg |
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