Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Monday 1 December 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Taree. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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His consistent performances at similar distances and class drop make him the clear top pick. The moderate-fast tempo favors his midfield settling style, and connections with Bullock add reliability in this country maiden.
Her record on Good tracks is encouraging, and the class level matches her profile. From barrier 6, she can settle midfield and capitalize on the tempo, making her a strong place contender over inconsistent rivals like The Big Ticket.
As a likely leader from barrier 2, he benefits from the track's on-pace bias and moderate-fast tempo.
The Big Ticket provides value after a strong second over this track and distance at Taree just eight days ago, beaten narrowly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Magenta Shores | 6 | Jeff Penza | Lee & Cherie Curtis | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Superata | 4 | Aaron Bullock | G D Hickman | 59kg | $1.10 |
| 3rd | 6 | Argerich | 7 | Lee Magorrian | P Cheers | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 5 | The Big Ticket | 5 | Kacie Adams | Tom Higgins | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Northern Glow | 9 | Madeline Owen | A P Ball | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Clever Illusion | 3 | Benjamin Osmond | P Cheers | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Temple Bells | 8 | Peter Graham | Colin Hughes | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Legin | 1 | Matthew Bennett | R J Agnew | 59kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Brilliant Knight | 2 | Luke Rolls | Cassandra Schmidt | 59kg |
The class drop and blinkers addition suit the fast tempo, positioning her to finish strongly from midfield. Barrier 8 is neutral but her speed should overcome it.
Eddie's Charm has shown steady improvement with back-to-back thirds at Muswellbrook, demonstrating stamina for the 1308m on good ground where she has placed twice. Her midfield settling suits the predicted fast tempo, and connections are solid.
Second up from spell should see peak fitness for the fast tempo, favouring her midfield style.
Her backmarker style may suit if tempo is genuine, and barrier 10 aligns with Taree's weak outside bias.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Eddie's Charm | 5 | Grant Buckley | D Riley | 57kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 9 | Don't Say Do | 8 | Chelsea Hillier | R P Northam | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Mini Boo | 9 | Jeff Penza | P Cheers | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Linda's Princess | 10 | Anna Roper | Ms J Bowen | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 2 | William's Smile | 2 | Gabrielle Johnston | John Bannister | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Gawking About | 4 | Luke Rolls | Joseph Burges | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Smokey Saint | 6 | Raymond Spokes | R N Godbolt | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 1 | Enzoni | 3 | Leanne Boyd | Cassandra Schmidt | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Na Hamah | 1 | Hollie Hull | H R Dew | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Lykos | 7 | Ben Looker | G Prosser | 57kg |
His record on good tracks is solid at 5:0-0-4, and best times at distance show speed. In a fast tempo race, his finishing ability from midfield should overcome the wide draw.
Tampa Bay has shown persistence with placings in 15 starts, including a recent 4th and a strong 2nd at 1000m. Fast tempo favors her closing style from barrier 5. Solid place chance behind top pick.
Dirty Does It is building form with a solid 3rd last start at 1100m, showing improvement after a spell. Only 3 starts with one place, but recent fitness and backmarker role align with track bias favoring closers.
Tawfiq Tom returns first up after 170 days, with a fair fresh record of 2:0-0-1. Recent form before spell included a 2nd and 4th in maidens, and heavy track affinity (4:0-1-1) suggests adaptability to good 4.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Ex Wife | 9 | Emily Farr | Glen Milligan | 60kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Dirty Does It | 10 | R J Agnew | 56kg | $6.00 | |
| 3rd | 5 | Exceed Me | 7 | Winona Costin | J A Sprague | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Tawfiq Tom | 8 | Cassandra Schmidt | 57.5kg | $17.00 | |
| 5th | 8 | I'm Done | 1 | Peter Graham | R E Ollerton | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Irresistibility | 6 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Tampa Bay | 5 | William A Stanley | P M Perry | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 8th | 2 | Manapouri | 2 | Grant Buckley | D Riley | 60kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Barsandbi | 4 | G McFarlane | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Mini Boo | 3 | P Cheers | 55kg |
As a lightly raced 3yo, she has upside in this Class 2 sprint, especially with a fast tempo likely favoring her closing efforts from midfield. Barrier 6 is neutral, and connections are solid for a second-up improver.
Move She Can rates highly on form with two wins from three first-up starts, including sharp sprint times at 1000m. Dropping from Class 3/BM66 eases the assignment, outclassing less proven risers like Etoile Filante. The 143-day break is a query, but her record fresh and Good 4 suitability (1 win) make her a strong place chance over inconsistent types like Willingale.
With 23 starts and a place at this track/distance, she has experience over raw talents like Brown Sugar, though her low strike rate tempers win hopes. Outperforms decliners like Willingale on recency and class handling.
Her 9 starts at sprint distances yield a win and two places, better than exposed failures like Bonus Tempus. Fitness from regular racing edges her over spelled rivals.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Brown Sugar | 6 | Ashley Morgan | Adam Duggan | 57.5kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Move She Can | 8 | Chelsea Hillier | R P Northam | 58kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 8 | Sapphire Kiss | 7 | Winona Costin | Wayne Seelin | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Willingale | 5 | William A Stanley | P M Perry | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Etoile Filante | 4 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 60.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Magnolia Jewel | 2 | Jett Newman | T J Bartley | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Bonus Tempus | 3 | Kacie Adams | B M Lazzarini | 61kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Ocean Joy | 10 | M S Minervini | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Crazy Mikki | 1 | Siena Grima | A P Ball | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Felasuvi | 9 | A P Ball | 55kg |
In regular preparation, he's fitter than second-up rivals and has a win at Taree. Fast tempo suits his midfield style, and despite wide draw, his 15% win rate and recent trends make him the top pick over less consistent options like Toy Story.
Toy Story's local form is a highlight, with 2 wins and 3 places from 9 at Taree, including strong efforts at this 1258m. Recent second here over 1250m on soft confirms suitability, and barrier 2 helps in a fast-tempo race favoring on-pace types.
Consistent in this class, he's better than recent results suggest against weaker fields like Gold Melody's class rise. Fast tempo favors his style, though good track record tempers expectations slightly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Kevin Mckeen | 10 | Grady Spokes | B J Dodson | 56.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 8 | Nikody's Diego | 8 | Raymond Spokes | P Cheers | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Maggie Sparkles | 5 | Kacie Adams | P J Kelly | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Toy Story | 2 | Lee Magorrian | A P Ball | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 1 | Aye Aye Skipper | 4 | Jett Newman | J A Sprague | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Badboy Mccoy | 3 | Grant Buckley | Ms J Bowen | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Gold Melody | 1 | Ben Looker | Lyndall Olson | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 9 | Rebel One | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | M J Robinson | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Jevington Will Do | 9 | Hollie Hull | H R Dew | 52kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Blue Bayou | 6 | Winona Costin | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
Her 25% place rate and patterns of closing well suit the predicted fast tempo and closer advantage at Taree. Barrier 6 allows tactical flexibility in a race favoring midfielders over leaders. Despite limited good track exposure, her overall sprint ability and class edge make her the top pick ahead of others with weaker recency or unproven freshness.
Recent 3rd at similar trip on good 4 demonstrates finishing strength, and trainer Howlett's preparations suit. With Bullock aboard, he's well-placed from barrier 4 to handle the fast tempo better than pure leaders. Edges others like Grassburn due to superior class history, though topweight tempers enthusiasm slightly.
She's A Wild One has proven affinity for Taree, winning over the track and distance on good ground recently, with a solid 30% place rate in 10 starts. Her last-start 3rd at 1000m shows current form, and barrier 9 aligns with the middle barrier bias favoring closers in this fast-tempo sprint. Light weight aids against heavier rivals like Sculptor, making her a strong place chance over unproven first-uppers, though class rise is a query.
Song For Rosie offers value first up after a promising win at 1000m in open company, dropping sharply in class here. Her 33% strike rate in limited starts and light weight position her well for a place, especially with blinkers off potentially sharpening her.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Grassburn | 8 | Mollie Fitzgerald | M J Robinson | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 5 | Song For Rosie | 11 | Jett Newman | T J Bartley | 55.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 1 | Ocean Joy | 6 | Grady Spokes | M S Minervini | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 7 | Deebee's Girl | 1 | Luke Rolls | Cassandra Schmidt | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Felasuvi | 2 | Siena Grima | A P Ball | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 6 | On Her Word | 3 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms R Dunn | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Sculptor | 4 | Aaron Bullock | T S Howlett | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 8 | She's A Wild One | 9 | Ben Looker | Colt Prosser | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Monsoon Magic | 10 | Nick Mitchell | 55kg | $201.00 | |
| Scr | 4 | Crazy Mikki | 5 | A P Ball | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Scarlet Monarch | 7 | G McFarlane | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Raw Gold | 12 | T J Wicks | 55kg |
Mosgiel Daisy stands out on form with consistent recent performances, including a win two starts back at similar distance and a solid 4th at Taree last out. Top pick based on recency and track affinity.
Fox Reign's recent second at Kempsey over 1450m highlights improving form, with a Taree win in his record (1 from 3 at track). Barrier 7 positions him on-pace, aligning with track bias favoring forward runners in moderate-fast tempo. Solid each-way chance behind top pick.
Golden Honour's recent runner-up at Taree over near-distance demonstrates track suitability (2-3-1 from 13), with distance wins supporting stamina in moderate-fast tempo. Improving post-spell (win rate 13%), and gear tweak could aid. Wide draw a query in neutral bias, but on-pace favoritism and class drop make him a place contender over longer shots like Fighting Magnus.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Purple Kitty | 13 | Lee Magorrian | P Cheers | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Golden Honour | 12 | Matthew Bennett | Glen Milligan | 62kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Discreet Lady | 6 | Grace Palmer | Tom Higgins | 54.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Wilderness Star | 2 | Kacie Adams | Ms A Lee | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Fox Reign | 7 | Luke Rolls | J A Sylvester | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Mosgiel Daisy | 11 | Mollie Fitzgerald | M J Robinson | 61.5kg | $2.15 |
| 7th | 6 | Calamity Fox | 5 | Ben Looker | Colt Prosser | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Shelley's Lookout | 3 | Raymond Spokes | J A Sprague | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Tiwi Girl | 4 | Jett Newman | P M Perry | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Fighting Magnus | 10 | Shae Wilkes | B G Lawrence | 61kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Maui | 8 | Leanne Boyd | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Cook Island Girl | 1 | Winona Costin | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 9 | She's Got Teeth | 9 | T J Wicks | 58.5kg |
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