The fast tempo suits his closing style, and barrier 3 is ideal for positioning at Gunnedah's 1300m where midfielders can capitalize.
New South Wales · Saturday 6 December 2025
Gunnedah tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 6 races at Gunnedah. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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H & M Refrigeration - Aztech Group Country Boosted Mdn Plate
He's handled 1300m well previously, including a near-miss 2nd, and recent form at similar country tracks is solid. In a fast-tempo race, his midfield settling from barrier 5 positions him to capitalize on leaders tiring in Gunnedah's straight.
Rufus Atticus is showing signs of improvement, with a strong 3rd at Armidale last month over a suitable trip. His form on soft tracks (2 placings from 4) suggests adaptability to good 4, and recent efforts indicate building fitness. Barrier 6 is neutral in a race favoring middle positions, and the fast tempo could suit if he gets a clear run.
Her close 2nd at Moree highlights ability in maidens, and dropping to 57kg helps in this low-grade field. Consistent recent runs outweigh earlier inconsistencies, and in a fast tempo, she can stalk from midfield despite barrier 8. Upset-prone Gunnedah suits her as a value place chance.
- 1st6Lucky OzzieBen Looker$2.50
- 2nd3Rufus AtticusJenny Duggan$2.80
- 3rd7EffietrinketChelsea Hillier$15.00
- 4th5CompadreMikayla Weir$3.90
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Lucky Ozzie | 3 | Ben Looker | Gavin Groth | 57.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Rufus Atticus | 6 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 59kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Effietrinket | 8 | Chelsea Hillier | Sally Torrens | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Compadre | 2 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 8 | Play Gem | 7 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | J P Drake | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Casdaemon | 5 | Kody Nestor | Sally Torrens | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Fuel The Jet | 1 | Billy Cray | Nikki Pollock | 59kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Think Pi | 4 | Troy O'Neile | 59kg |
Ultra Fleet Christmas Cup (Bm66)
Barrier 3 allows forward positioning in a fast tempo, suiting Gunnedah's moderate leader bias. Winkers first time could refocus after two moderate runs post-spell. Edges Shadow Dane in raw speed but class jump tempers confidence; better than Evocator's poor recency and Macleay's inconsistency.
A Tent Hut placed second at Inverell over 1800m recently, showing stamina, and has a prior Gunnedah run with a place at 1600m. Light 55kg helps versus heavier topweights like Accrue. Solid each-way chance over Via Rose's poor win rate and Tycoon Charger's decline, but behind leaders like Shadow Dane in speed map.
Shadow Dane shows sharp recent form with a win at Wellington BM58 and close second at Muswellbrook, demonstrating strong finishing ability over 1500m. At 1600m on Good 4, the fast tempo should suit its midfield settling style, allowing it to capitalize on Gunnedah's leader advantage without being caught wide from barrier 7. Class rise is offset by consistent performances and trainer Mulholland's solid country record. Preferred over others due to recency and versatility compared to declining rivals like Invincible Red.
On Good 4 at Gunnedah, its 21-start distance record (3 wins) and 4-5-3 on good tracks make it competitive despite recent 7th at Quirindi.
- 1st10Awesome TycoonBronte Simpson$13.00
- 2nd9Southerly BusterMikayla Weir$2.60
- 3rd7Tycoon ChargerJake Pracey-Holmes$31.00
- 4th5Invincible RedBen Looker$5.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Awesome Tycoon | 12 | Bronte Simpson | Ms J Clement | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Southerly Buster | 3 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 59.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 7 | Tycoon Charger | 8 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Cassandra Stummer | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Invincible Red | 4 | Ben Looker | C K Martin | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Macleay | 9 | Gabrielle Johnston | Ms J Clement | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Via Rose | 2 | Chelsea Hillier | Sally Torrens | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 11 | A Tent Hut | 6 | Leeshelle Small | T G Payne | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 2 | Accrue | 11 | Billy Cray | Gavin Groth | 60.5kg | $4.20 |
| 9th | 3 | Evocator | 5 | Scott Sweedman | Danni Schreck | 60.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Makadeel | 1 | T G Payne | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Shadow Dane | 7 | Jacob Stiff | M R Mulholland | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Marnoo | 10 | Kieren Hazelton | 59.5kg |
Pursehouse Rural Mdn Hcp
Yasena stands out on form with a recent narrow 2nd at Wellington showing improved fitness and speed. Her advantageous barrier allows on-pace positioning in a very fast tempo race, suiting Gunnedah's sprint bias.
Chasing Quivers brings proven sprint experience and a prior distance place, with barrier 1 offering a tactical edge on this leader-favouring track. Her consistent recent form at similar levels provides reliability over unraced types, though lack of recent wins tempers expectations. Good track exposure suits conditions, making her a strong place contender in this open maiden.
Bravalatante benefits from a class drop and recent midfield finishes, including a solid 4th at Coonamble. Her sprint best time suggests capability at 1000m, and neutral barrier suits on-pace bias. While winless, the drop in grade and gear tweaks provide upside over less experienced rivals, though fitness after 36 days needs monitoring in this pace-testing setup.
Kasumi offers value with a prime barrier 2 enabling forward positioning in a leader-biased race. Her recent 4th at Moree highlights improving sprint form, and gear adjustments plus light weight suit conditions.
- 1st3Cosmic BlingJenny Duggan$7.50
- 2nd6YasenaJake Pracey-Holmes$1.85
- 3rd9Chasing QuiversMikayla Weir$3.40
- 4th4Krystina KerimaLeeshelle Small$71.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Cosmic Bling | 12 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Yasena | 3 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | John W Ramsey | 57kg | $1.85 |
| 3rd | 9 | Chasing Quivers | 1 | Mikayla Weir | Sally Torrens | 56kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 4 | Krystina Kerima | 4 | Leeshelle Small | L K Roberts | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Kasumi | 2 | Billy Cray | Gavin Groth | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Triolli | 8 | Tilly McCarroll | G D Hickman | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Bravalatante | 5 | Ben Looker | Sally Torrens | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Calpin's Melody | 7 | Nick Palmer | Gavin Groth | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Satin Dragon | 9 | Jacob Stiff | L K Roberts | 53kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Calle | 11 | Scott Sweedman | Michelle Fleming | 59kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Imastatement | 6 | Brett Robb | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Mr Cornstar | 10 | Damien Smith | 58kg |
Cool Blue Ice & Water Hcp (C1)
The class drop from BM58 to CL1 is a major boost, and barrier 2 positions it perfectly for a fast tempo at Gunnedah's leader-biased 1000m. Despite a modest first-up record, recent fitness trends and early speed suit the on-pace bias.
The class rise is notable, but barrier 3 and likely leading role align with Gunnedah's on-pace bias in sprints. First-up success previously suggests the trainer targets fresh wins, though the extended spell tempers confidence slightly.
Second up from spell aligns with its record of placing, and the light weight helps in this CL1. Recent form is consistent but winless lately; however, the sprint distance and on-pace bias could see it improve.
Divine Feminine offers value as a first-up runner with a prior 1000m win on good ground and a class 1 placing before spelling. The wide barrier is a knock in this sprint, but new gear could help it settle midfield and use the fast tempo to close.
- 1st2It Stays In VegasElla Drew$4.00
- 2nd4Divine FeminineBen Looker$19.00
- 3rd3AmorusoJake Pracey-Holmes$1.35
- 4th6MaktabiTilly McCarroll$21.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | It Stays In Vegas | 2 | Ella Drew | S I Singleton | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Divine Feminine | 8 | Ben Looker | T G Payne | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Amoruso | 3 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | C K Martin | 56.5kg | $1.35 |
| 4th | 6 | Maktabi | 5 | Tilly McCarroll | Sandra Ollerton | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Magic Sorcerer | 7 | Mikayla Weir | Sally Torrens | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Omikami | 1 | Chelsea Hillier | Sally Torrens | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Fighting Sheriff | 6 | Scott Sweedman | Danni Schreck | 55kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Prize Writer | 4 | Jenny Duggan | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg |
Pryde''s EasiFeed Country Boosted (Bm58)
His 20% win rate and 40% place rate on good tracks match today's Good 4 conditions, and the slight class drop from BM58 eases pressure despite topweight. Second up from spell hasn't yielded wins but recent fitness suggests readiness. Barrier 7 is neutral, but midfield settling suits fast tempo better than pure leaders. Overall, superior recency and class edge him as top pick in this volatile BM58.
Winged's local form at Gunnedah (2 placings from 2 starts) gives him an edge in this country BM58, especially from barrier 3 allowing easy midfield position in a fast tempo race. Recent third over 1600m at Tamworth indicates fitness, and his 24% place rate underscores reliability despite only 10% wins. Light 56kg helps counter the slight class rise, and good track record (13:0-2-5) fits Good 4 conditions. Lacks distance wins but tactical speed should see him competitive behind Stillwell.
Reprisal benefits from a big class drop into this BM58, with a recent fourth at Armidale showing competitiveness over shorter trip. Barrier 6 allows forward settling as a likely leader, but Gunnedah's low leader win rate (11%) and fast tempo may expose vulnerabilities.
With 19% place rate and strong good track history (28 starts, 4 seconds), the light 52kg from barrier 5 positions him well midfield in fast tempo.
- 1st4WingedGrady Spokes$4.80
- 2nd2ReprisalBen Looker$8.00
- 3rd6Gold SmilesChelsea Hillier$7.50
- 4th3SnitzeneggerZoe Hunt$13.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Winged | 3 | Grady Spokes | Melissa Dennett | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Reprisal | 6 | Ben Looker | Troy O'Neile | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Gold Smiles | 2 | Chelsea Hillier | Sally Torrens | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Snitzenegger | 8 | Zoe Hunt | J A Sylvester | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Stillwell | 7 | Mikayla Weir | W Oakenfull | 61kg | $2.10 |
| 6th | 8 | Acotango | 5 | Bronte Simpson | Ms J Clement | 52kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Just Jacky | 9 | Jacob Stiff | Theresa Stair | 52kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Invincible Faith | 10 | Scott Sweedman | Ms L Selby | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Pop Quiz | 1 | Leeshelle Small | Gavin Groth | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Fast Da | 4 | Scott Cover | 58kg |
Courthouse Hotel Gunnedah (Bm58)
Haiku Star stands out on form with consistent performances, including a recent win at 1000m on good ground and a close 3rd last start. Midfield map favors its style in a fast tempo, outweighing weight concerns for top chance.
Gerety benefits from a class drop and advantageous barrier 2, positioning well for the leader-biased Gunnedah sprint. Outperforms others like Annual on consistency and map.
Desert Cougar arrives in peak form with consecutive wins, including at BM58 level. Midfield map suits the predicted tempo.
Solar Arc offers value with a win at Gunnedah 1000m and strong recent form in lower company. Better than longshots like Annual or Powerstone on local form.
- 1st10PowerstoneLeeshelle Small$31.00
- 2nd1Haiku StarGrady Spokes$3.30
- 3rd8GeretyElla Drew$3.70
- 4th5Chicken LegsBronte Simpson$5.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Powerstone | 12 | Leeshelle Small | Gavin Groth | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Haiku Star | 4 | Grady Spokes | Melissa Dennett | 61kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 8 | Gerety | 2 | Ella Drew | Ridge Wilson | 56.5kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 5 | Chicken Legs | 8 | Bronte Simpson | Ms J Clement | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 9 | El Beatle | 5 | Grace Palmer | J A Sylvester | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Desert Cougar | 6 | Chelsea Hillier | T G Payne | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Regatta | 1 | Kody Nestor | J P Drake | 62kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Adviser | 7 | Mikayla Weir | Ms J Clement | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Annual | 9 | Gabrielle Johnston | Gavin Groth | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Solar Arc | 3 | Tilly McCarroll | C R Clegg | 57kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Outta De Lady | 11 | Zach Hatch | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Just Jacky | 10 | Theresa Stair | 55kg |
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