Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Friday 28 November 2025
Our top pick won 0 of 8 races at Wodonga. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The McEvoy stable rarely sends unprepared horses to the races, especially with a quality jockey like Harry Coffey engaged. Barrier 2 is perfect for Wodonga's tight-turning track, and the gear choices indicate a professional approach to this debut. The fast tempo should suit if the horse has natural tactical speed.
His second-up record shows a third placing, suggesting improvement from his last start fourth at Bendigo. The Frosted gelding has been consistent without winning, placing in 2 of his 3 starts. The fast tempo should suit his running style, though he'll need to overcome the wider barrier at Wodonga's tight-turning track.
Brenlyn's Legacy brings a significant class drop, having placed in Open company at this track previously. His first-up record shows a placing, which bodes well for today's return from a 188-day spell. Cory Parish is a positive jockey booking, though he'll need to overcome the moderate barrier draw at Wodonga's tight-turning track.
The Ben Brisbourne-trained galloper comes off a 5th placing just 6 days ago, suggesting peak fitness.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Brenlyn's Legacy | 6 | Cory Parish | Andrew Dale | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Wingsandpropellers | 3 | Stephen Brown Jnr | Jess Gleeson | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Winter Hail | 9 | Teodore Nugent | P McVicar | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Iced Poppy | 14 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Trust In Chad | 1 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Miss Karaoke | 4 | Mitchell Aitken | V L Malady | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 12 | God Only Knows | 2 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 56kg | $2.25 |
| 8th | 15 | Tallingas Flame | 7 | Milos Bunjevac | Matthew Hahne | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Regal Reggie | 11 | Jake Duffy | D J O'Prey | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Bannerlu | 10 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Adrian Corboy | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Kgalagadi | 5 | Rhys Mc Leod | Toby Lake | 58kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Titanic | 16 | V L Malady | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Aqua Riva | 13 | Craig Weeding | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Brinson | 12 | Lloyd Kennewell | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Smart And Mighty | 8 | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Brilliant Beagle | 15 | Olivia Osborne | 57.5kg |
Very Torquee brings the strongest form credentials, finishing a narrow second at this track and distance last start. The inside draw is ideal at Wodonga's tight-turning 1200m, and Lachlan King knows the horse well. With tactical speed to take up a forward position and a proven ability to handle the track, he stands out as the most reliable winning chance.
Winmar brings strong form lines having raced in much better company previously. Now second-up from a spell and dropping significantly in class, he should show improvement from his last start 5th. The Hayes stable knows how to prepare a horse, and with Harry Coffey aboard, he represents a genuine winning chance despite the awkward draw.
The comprehensive gear application (lugging bit, tongue tie, winkers) suggests connections are leaving nothing to chance. With a favorable barrier 5 and quality jockey Will Gordon aboard, this first-starter appears well-prepared for a strong showing at Wodonga where tactical speed is crucial.
While unproven at this track and distance, the Ledger-trained gelding has shown ability on rain-affected tracks which could prove valuable if conditions change.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Winmar | 11 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 9 | Very Torquee | 3 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 58kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 5 | Mykindakandy | 1 | Rhys Mc Leod | C I Brown | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Tallingas Indirose | 10 | Milos Bunjevac | Matthew Hahne | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Palladium | 8 | Jake Duffy | J E & C Ledger | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Elsisi | 7 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Star Royal | 13 | Teodore Nugent | C D Widdison | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Bokka Bokka | 6 | Brittany Button | J E & C Ledger | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Carramar | 4 | Logan McNeil | J E & C Ledger | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Toomuch | 5 | Will Gordon | E & D Browne | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Aussie Spirit | 14 | Stephen Brown Jnr | J E & C Ledger | 58kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Neville Bartos | 12 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Angel In Black | 15 | Charlotte Littlefield | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Vickie's Dream | 9 | Cory Parish | C D Widdison | 56kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Detroit Dreaming | 2 | G Eurell | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Fashionable Lady | 16 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg |
The gelding has been racing in stronger company and drops in class here. His consistent pattern of finishing strongly suggests he'll be well-suited by the moderate-fast tempo expected. The wide barrier is offset by his ability to settle midfield and finish off.
Gold Decree is showing an improving pattern with a solid 4th last start at Kyneton. The gelding draws perfectly in barrier 2 which is crucial at Wodonga over this distance. The quick 10-day backup suggests fitness and trainer confidence. The Laurie/Nugent combination adds further confidence.
Homeward brings solid credentials with a strong second placing two starts back at Kilmore. While she tends to settle back in her races, the moderate-fast tempo should allow her to work into the race. The inside draw gives options to settle closer if desired. Her consistency suggests she'll be in the finish again.
The addition of winkers for the first time could spark significant improvement, while the inside barrier draw is perfect for Wodonga. The engagement of Zac Spain is a strong positive, and as a lightly-raced filly from the Kennewell stable, there's plenty of upside potential.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Homeward | 4 | Cory Parish | P McVicar | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Determinato | 9 | Cian Macredmond | Dominic Sutton | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Gold Decree | 2 | Teodore Nugent | M M Laurie | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 12 | Majestic Choice | 3 | Zac Spain | Lloyd Kennewell | 56kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 3 | Ponte Arcobaleno | 10 | Alice Kennedy | Ben Brisbourne | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Akuma | 6 | Blaike Mc Dougall | D T O'Brien | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Hellofa Rebel | 5 | Brittany Button | Ms R Hoysted | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Rain Queen | 8 | Sarah Field | C D Widdison | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Popes Can Talk | 12 | Jake Duffy | Ms B Bamford | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Ponyboy | 1 | Melea Castle | Brooke Verwey-Mitchell | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 6 | The Phoenix | 7 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 5 | The Defender | 11 | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 59.5kg |
Saxon Beauty brings the strongest recent form, finishing a close second at this class level last start at Moe over the same distance. Has a proven record at the trip with two wins and two places from six attempts. The mare is well drawn in barrier 5 and drops 2.5kg from her last run. Liam Riordan maintains the ride and should position her ideally in midfield with a strong finishing burst.
Garnacho brings strong metropolitan form references and drops significantly in class for this assignment. Finished a creditable 4th last start over this trip at Moe and has been racing consistently at higher levels. The inside draw suits at Wodonga and Will Gordon should position him ideally in the run. The main query is the 59kg impost, but the class drop compensates.
Expeetee brings a strong distance record with two wins and a place from five attempts at similar trips. Brittany Button takes the ride and while drawn wide in barrier 9, her tactical speed should allow her to find a position. The class drop is significant and makes her a genuine contender.
Burlington Gate represents excellent value dropping significantly in class after racing in much stronger metropolitan company. The mare has been competing admirably at higher levels and gets her chance to break through with a good draw in barrier 4. Harry Coffey is a quality booking and should give her every chance from a midfield position. The 23-day freshen-up looks ideal and she should be ready to fire at this level.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Expeetee | 9 | Brittany Button | G W Egan | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 12 | Meet The Wife | 8 | Cory Parish | Sylvia Thompson | 54kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Garnacho | 3 | Will Gordon | E & D Browne | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 11 | Love Sparkles | 2 | Jett Stanley | Andrew Forsman | 54.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Burlington Gate | 4 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 10 | Azeola | 10 | Patrick Moloney | Ben Brisbourne | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Saxon Beauty | 5 | Liam Riordan | Shawn Mathrick | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Fifi Blue | 7 | Alice Kennedy | Ben Brisbourne | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 2 | San Marco | 13 | Emily Pozman | Andrew Dale | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Bellman | 6 | Lachlan King | Andrew Dale | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Maid In Dubai | 11 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Sooty And Sweep | 1 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Dashing Donkey | 12 | Olivia Osborne | 54kg |
Steve's Way brings excellent credentials to this race with a proven Wodonga record (2-0-1 from 3 starts) and consistent recent form. The 21-day freshen-up looks ideal, and while the weight is a slight concern, her class edge and track affinity make her the standout.
Poets Artistry is a lightly-raced but promising 3YO from the Hayes stable who won impressively last start at Echuca. While stepping up significantly in class from maiden grade, he gets weight relief as a 3YO and has the benefit of a second-up run where he has a perfect record.
Darn Hot Miss brings strong recent form with a 4th and 3rd in her last two starts in similar company.
She draws perfectly in barrier 3 which is crucial at Wodonga, has a proven record at this distance range (1-0-1 from 4 starts), and carries a manageable 56.5kg.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Poets Artistry | 6 | Emily Pozman | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Controversial Miss | 5 | Cassidy Hill | Craig Weeding | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Steve's Way | 1 | Cory Parish | C D Widdison | 59kg | $2.45 |
| 4th | 13 | Under The Hat | 3 | Brittany Button | G W Egan | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 14 | Timbolton | 2 | Sarah Field | G L Donaldson | 52.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Mon Etoile | 10 | Will Gordon | E & D Browne | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Darn Hot Miss | 12 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 61.5kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 10 | Lightning Flash | 7 | Alice Kennedy | Ben Brisbourne | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Dreamstone | 4 | Zac Spain | Debbie Delphin | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Luckett | 13 | Dominic Sutton | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Warakurna | 14 | Rhys Archard | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Jingu Express | 11 | Andrew Dale | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Rydell High | 8 | J E & C Ledger | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Flying Jude | 9 | Gemma Rielly | 59kg |
Dark Journey brings winning form after scoring impressively at Donald over 1620m. The 5YO gelding has shown excellent progression this preparation with two wins from his last four starts. His tactical speed and ability to race on-pace suits Wodonga's tight-turning track, and barrier 4 gives him options. While stepping up in class, his recent form suggests he's ready for the challenge.
Reset The Jazz brings strong credentials with an excellent record at the distance (5-2-1 from 13 starts). While his recent form shows a slight decline, his overall profile suggests he'll be competitive. The wide barrier is a concern, but his tactical versatility should allow him to overcome this disadvantage.
Villasaurus brings solid recent form with a win two starts back at Wagga followed by a close 3rd at Gundagai. The 5YO gelding has an impressive win rate (33%) and handles good tracks well. His previous placing at Wodonga is a positive, though the wide barrier is a concern. His tactical speed and consistency make him a genuine contender despite the class rise.
The 9YO gelding has previous experience at Wodonga with a placing over this distance, and barrier 1 gives him a significant advantage on this tight-turning track. While his recent form has been slightly below his best, his overall profile and perfect draw make him a genuine value chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Morning Darling | 5 | Brendan Ward | Sylvia Thompson | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Hiyaam Proud | 8 | Teodore Nugent | M M Laurie | 55kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 7 | Villasaurus | 11 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Prince Of Helena | 1 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Bianco Vilano | 10 | Zac Spain | R T Stubbs | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Rhinoceros | 3 | Will Gordon | E & D Browne | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Vega Magnifico | 2 | Rhys Mc Leod | N J Dyer | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Flying Basil | 7 | Liam Riordan | Shane Jackson | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Reset The Jazz | 9 | Patrick Moloney | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $3.20 |
| 6 | Dark Journey | 4 | Harry Coffey | Jason Warren | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Jugiong | 6 | Cory Parish | Sylvia Thompson | 54kg |
Material Dreams brings strong metropolitan form to this provincial race. The Nick Ryan-trained mare drops significantly in class after racing in Listed company two starts back. She's drawn well in barrier 3 and should get a nice run midfield in what projects to be a fast-tempo race.
Impending War brings strong credentials despite limited racing experience. The Ben & Will Hayes-trained gelding has won 2 from 3 starts including a perfect first-up record. Last seen finishing 4th in open company at Flemington, he drops significantly in class here. The addition of winkers first time should sharpen him up, and his tactical speed will help overcome the wide barrier.
Kagemusha is a progressive 3YO from the Freedman stable who has won 2 of his 4 career starts. He's coming off a strong win at Geelong on Heavy 9 just 20 days ago. While he's rising in class from a Restricted 62 to a BM70, he's still on the up and has the scope to improve further. The step up to 1300m looks suitable based on his racing pattern.
The R.T. While the wide barrier is a concern, the projected fast tempo should allow him to find cover midfield before unleashing a strong finish.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Sister Shay | 1 | Sarah Field | C D Widdison | 56kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 7 | Podargoni | 2 | Will Gordon | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Fox Appeal | 11 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Future Fund | 4 | Josh Richards | Maddison Collins | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Eamonn's Memory | 14 | Teodore Nugent | Andrew Dale | 61.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Copperfield | 15 | Lachlan King | Andrew Dale | 61kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Material Dreams | 3 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Toompine | 6 | Harry Coffey | Sylvia Thompson | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Delta Sky | 5 | Patrick Moloney | Lee & Shannon Hope | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 10th | 11 | Persian Dancer | 7 | Holly Durnan | G J Colvin | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Tap 'n' Run | 16 | Ella Bent | R T Stubbs | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Baledon | 8 | Zac Spain | R T Stubbs | 61kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Runaway Soul | 12 | D T O'Brien | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Impending War | 13 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Patchouli Dream | 10 | Matthew Hahne | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Kagemusha | 9 | A & S Freedman | 56.5kg |
Her record at this distance is impressive (2-1-0 from 4 starts) and she's drawn perfectly in barrier 5 for this tight-turning Wodonga track. The likely fast tempo should suit her running style, and she drops slightly in class from her recent runs.
Shelly's Legacy is a lightly-raced improver who ran a strong 2nd last start at Echuca. With a record of 1-1-1 from just 4 starts, he has plenty of upside and should be fitter second-up today. The wide barrier is a concern at Wodonga, but his improving form and the likely fast tempo should help overcome this disadvantage.
His record at this distance is impressive (2-0-0 from 4 starts) and he's drawn well in barrier 6.
He's well-drawn in barrier 4 which is ideal for Wodonga's tight-turning track, and his improving form trend suggests further improvement. The 32-day freshen-up should have him ready for this assignment.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Zemgrinda | 6 | Emily Pozman | Ms J Wicks | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | King Incanto | 2 | Teodore Nugent | Andrew Dale | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Ensign Parker | 4 | Zac Spain | L J Fairhall | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Zenacity | 9 | Liam Riordan | Nick Ryan | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Shelly's Legacy | 11 | Lachlan King | J E & C Ledger | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 2 | British Poet | 1 | Cory Parish | Andrew Dale | 60.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Esecutore | 12 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ben Brisbourne | 60.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Big Day Out | 13 | Cassidy Hill | Craig Weeding | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Marilyn's Edge | 5 | Harry Coffey | Shawn Mathrick | 56.5kg | $2.05 |
| 10th | 13 | Mojo Music | 3 | Josh Richards | Andrew Dale | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Divazou | 15 | Carly Frater | Debbie Delphin | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Toyz In Zouland | 7 | Sarah Field | C D Widdison | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Shyamalan | 14 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Star Of Ida | 16 | Heath Maclean | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Geegee Jet By | 10 | Anthony Chibnall | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Goats On Oats | 8 | Sylvia Thompson | 56.5kg |
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