Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Thursday 11 December 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Dalby. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Progressive filly who broke through for a strong maiden win last start over 1500m at Kilcoy, suggesting the step up to 1400m here will suit perfectly. Her prior second placing showed she handles soft tracks well, and the likely fast tempo should play to her strengths as she can settle midfield and finish strongly. While this represents a class rise, she appears to be improving with each run and looks ready for this challenge.
His second-up record is excellent with a win from two attempts, and he's drawn to get an ideal run from barrier 4. The main query is the step up to 1400m for the first time, but his racing pattern suggests he should handle it, and he's likely to be prominent in the run which suits Dalby's track profile.
Mishani Witness brings winning form at the distance after scoring over 1400m last start at Sunshine Coast. He's perfectly drawn in barrier 2 which is crucial at Dalby, and his racing pattern suggests he'll be on-pace which suits this track's profile. The main concerns are his overall win strike rate of just 14% and the significant weight he carries, but his recent improvement and proven ability at the trip make him a genuine contender.
While she's yet to race at 1400m, her racing style suggests she'll appreciate the extra distance, and she has previous experience at Dalby.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Halfachance | 4 | Leslie Tilley | Ben Hull | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 2 | Mishani Witness | 2 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 8 | Zousain Girl | 7 | Karl Zechner | Nicholas Beck | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Truck Stop Honey | 8 | Brandon Lerena | William Kropp | 56kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 5 | Dubble Hussle | 1 | Kelsey Lenton | Rochelle Pereira | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Kachina Girl | 3 | Brooke Stower | Rochelle Pereira | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 3 | Far Cry | 5 | Anthony Allen | Troy Pascoe | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Oh Pretty Emma | 6 | Colleen Krahnen | William Kropp | 52kg |
First-up from a spell with gear changes that should help him settle better. The significant class drop from previous racing is a major positive, having competed in stronger company. His tactical speed should allow him to overcome the wide barrier and take up a forward position, which is crucial at Dalby's tight-turning track.
While she hasn't won from 7 starts, she's been consistent at this class level and has experience at similar distances.
Ilegitimo has the perfect inside barrier draw which is crucial at Dalby. The first-time blinkers application could be the gear change needed to sharpen his focus. Has shown ability at this track with two third placings from three starts at Dalby, making him well-suited to these conditions.
She's showing an improving form trend and has race fitness on her side with only 12 days since her last run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Ed I Am | 11 | Shakira Bailey | Gregory Cornish | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Magnetic Island | 7 | Olivia Kendal | Vic Heading | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 10 | Proud Miss | 3 | Reece O'Connell | Corey & Kylie Geran | 52kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Wanna Kiss | 4 | Leslie Tilley | H R Richardson | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Sak The Writer | 10 | Ryan Wiggins | G K Taylor | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 4 | It Is What It Is | 6 | Georgina Cartwright | R G Lipp | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Volcanic Park | 12 | Gary Geran | Caitlin Johnstone | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Miss Chamonix | 5 | Chelsea Baker | K J Jones | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Gaelic Spirit | 2 | Brooke Stower | P J Wallace | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Up The Creek | 9 | Paul Hamblin | David Vandyke | 60kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 11 | Ilegitimo | 1 | Kenji Yoshida | Amanda Park | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Defying | 13 | M A Currie | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Summer Ready | 8 | Colleen Krahnen | Darryl Knight | 52kg |
Version brings the strongest recent form into this race, finishing a close second last start at Inverell. She has a solid second-up record and should appreciate the likely fast tempo. With experienced jockey Gary Geran aboard and drawn to get a nice midfield position, she looks well-placed to break through for a maiden win in this field.
Solar Surfer brings solid credentials with a 3rd placing two starts back at Sunshine Coast. The gelding has experience at this distance with 3 starts including a placing. With Damien Boche aboard and a good weight, he should be right in the finish.
Pippie Pomar has shown ability with placings in 3 of her 5 starts. The addition of blinkers for the first time could sharpen her up, and she gets in with just 53.5kg. From barrier 5, jockey Colleen Krahnen should be able to position her ideally in the run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Version | 10 | Gary Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 10 | Pippie Pomar | 5 | Colleen Krahnen | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 53.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Solar Surfer | 4 | Damien Boche | Jack Bruce | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 4 | Prucia | 11 | Leslie Tilley | A & T Sweeney | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Street Dazzler | 15 | Adin Thompson | G J Banks | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Showbiz Vega | 8 | Olivia Kendal | Vic Heading | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Kirishima | 1 | Scott Sheargold | Ben Ahrens | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Reva's Choice | 7 | Shakira Bailey | Gregory Cornish | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Make Mine Shiraz | 14 | Brendon Newport | Brendon Newport | 60kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Port Ruighe | 3 | Brooke Stower | P J Wallace | 58kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Bondonga Belle | 12 | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Catori Lass | 13 | Jason Taylor | Ravyn Warzecha | 54kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Set For Life | 6 | Stephanie Tierney | Kym Afford | 53kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Icey | 16 | Ms J Crompton | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Brave Emma | 9 | Montanna Savva | K R Kemp | 54kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Shaken Martini | 2 | Paula Davidson | 54kg |
With an advantageous inside barrier at Dalby's tight-turning track and proven ability at this distance (9:2-3-0), he's well-positioned to capitalize on the expected fast tempo. While rising in class and carrying top weight are concerns, his adaptability and tactical speed make him the standout selection.
That's An Extra brings a perfect second-up record (2:2-0-0) and excellent statistics at this distance (6:3-0-0). Her previous success at Dalby (1:1-0-0) is a significant advantage, and her strong win rate of 31% demonstrates her ability to find the line.
Sir Carter drops back in class after competing in metropolitan company and draws an advantageous inside barrier at Dalby's tight-turning track. While his first-up record (5:0-2-0) is only moderate and he's carrying top weight, his consistent performances and proven ability at this distance suggest he can be competitive. The class drop is significant, and his tactical versatility should allow him to take advantage of the expected fast tempo.
While he lacks experience at both this track and distance, his consistent place record (19:3-5-2) and recent strong performance at Sunshine Coast suggest he's in good form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Sir Carter | 3 | Rob Thorburn | P & W Hulbert | 62.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Sutherland | 4 | Kenji Yoshida | Amanda Park | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Xerri | 7 | Colleen Krahnen | Debra Corbett | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 7 | That's An Extra | 9 | Karl Zechner | Pat W Webster | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Spiked | 1 | Brooke Stower | R G Lipp | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Inatick | 10 | Jade Metcalfe | P J Wallace | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Heroic Chief | 14 | Jake Molloy | Dale Groves | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Elusive Eagle | 8 | Brea Harrison | B Sheppard | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 3 | My Name Is | 2 | Leslie Tilley | Pat W Webster | 61kg | $3.30 |
| 10th | 9 | Zouchase | 6 | Sarah Robbins | Monique Gavin | 57kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Kingsland | 12 | Troy Pascoe | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Miss De Blaas | 11 | Brandon Lerena | M A Kropp | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Levar | 5 | Stephanie Tierney | Kym Afford | 55kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Diamantina Rose | 13 | C H Richardson | 55kg |
Her record at this distance is excellent (12: 3-3-2) and she draws perfectly in barrier 3 for Dalby's tight-turning track. While stepping up in class, her consistent form and strong finishing ability make her the standout selection.
Drawing well in barrier 4 suits Dalby's tight-turning track, and her on-pace racing style is ideal for this course. While stepping up in class is a concern, her consistency and tactical speed make her a genuine contender.
Runaround Sue brings valuable track experience with a win from three starts at Dalby. Her record at this distance is solid (7: 1-2-0) and she's been racing consistently with a second placing two starts back. While the barrier is slightly concerning, her track knowledge and proven ability to handle the tight-turning circuit give her a significant advantage over many rivals.
While first-up from a lengthy spell, his history suggests he performs well fresh, and his record at this distance (7: 0-2-0) indicates he'll be competitive.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Runaround Sue | 10 | Karl Zechner | Pat W Webster | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 8 | Artopia | 3 | Leslie Tilley | Pat W Webster | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 12 | Rum Diary | 8 | Paul Hamblin | Peter Rice | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Lonergy | 7 | Shakira Bailey | R T Hay | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Seeburg | 11 | Brendon Newport | Monique Gavin | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Sky Blue | 17 | Kelsey Lenton | Nick Keal | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 5 | Veloce Meteor | 6 | Sarah Robbins | Monique Gavin | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Kentucky Rose | 4 | Kayla Johnston | C H Richardson | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Bold Tee | 16 | Ryan Wiggins | G K Taylor | 59.5kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Scriptus Vivace | 5 | Brandon Lerena | L F Birchley | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Purosangue | 14 | M A Currie | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Buckaltius | 9 | Anthony Allen | Troy Pascoe | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Thiem | 15 | Jimmy Downes | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Mishani Suspect | 12 | Beau Gorman | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Extreme Ally | 2 | Olivia Kendal | Beau Gorman | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Pride Of Nashville | 13 | Chris Taylor | B C Gill | 55kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Xuanfeng | 1 | Samantha Pointon | Caitlin Johnstone | 54.5kg |
Has been racing consistently with a 3rd placing last start in similar company. Well drawn in barrier 4 which is advantageous at Dalby, and the likely fast tempo should suit her midfield running style. The return of blinkers is a positive gear change.
Lady Zaydi brings excellent course form with a win and 3 placings from 5 starts at Dalby. Her recent form has been consistent with a 5th last start and 2nd two starts back. The gear change from blinkers to winkers could sharpen her up.
Fire And Light comes in first-up from a spell but brings strong recent form including a last-start win over 2000m. The class rise is a concern, but his ability to settle midfield should suit the likely race pattern.
She Smashes represents excellent value coming off a last-start win at Pentland. She's dropping significantly in class from her previous metropolitan and provincial racing, which is a major positive. While the wide barrier is a concern, her ability to run on strongly and the likely fast tempo should help overcome this disadvantage. Her good record on good tracks adds further confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Gidday Gidday | 9 | Kelsey Lenton | Nick Keal | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | One Beat No Beat | 4 | Michael Murphy | M A Currie | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 11 | Lady Zaydi | 11 | Leslie Tilley | A & T Sweeney | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Fire And Light | 8 | Brandon Lerena | William Kropp | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Gotebo | 12 | P J Wallace | 58.5kg | $31.00 | |
| 6th | 8 | Aoom's Choice | 2 | Gary Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 10 | She Smashes | 16 | Julie Busuttin | Bevan Johnson | 54.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Fistsoffury | 7 | Kayla Johnston | L F Birchley | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Takara Star | 1 | Rob Thorburn | P J Minter | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Proponent | 5 | Kenji Yoshida | Amanda Park | 60kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Limahuli | 6 | Ben Hull | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Lone Artist | 15 | L F Birchley | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Herbie Town | 14 | John Thomas | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Rare Moon | 13 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Invisible Target | 10 | Rochelle Pereira | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Forebears | 3 | B & M Costello | 58.5kg |
Mr Wandji brings strong recent form with a close 2nd at Kilcoy last start. The 6yo gelding has valuable experience at Dalby (7 starts) and drops in class from BM62 to BM55. With barrier 2 on this tight-turning track, he should get an ideal run just off the pace. His consistency in higher grade races gives him a clear edge.
Lightly-raced 4yo mare showing consistent form with a close 3rd at Ipswich just 8 days ago. While rising in class, she's drawn perfectly in barrier 4 which is crucial at Dalby. Still has upside with only 5 career starts.
Resuming from a spell with a good first-up record (1 win from 4 starts). The removal of winkers could sharpen her up. While the wider barrier isn't ideal at Dalby, her early speed should allow her to find a position. Fresh legs could be an advantage.
Worldy Spirit offers excellent value after winning her maiden at this track last start. While she's rising significantly in class, her perfect 1-from-1 record at Dalby is a major plus. Her last two starts produced a win and a close 2nd, showing she's in career-best form. The 40-day freshen-up should have her ready, and her light weight offsets the wider barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Bulsara | 5 | Damien Boche | Michael Marsh | 64kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Mr Wandji | 2 | Samantha Pointon | T J Dougall | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Mishani Suspect | 10 | Olivia Kendal | Beau Gorman | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 5 | Thief By Night | 7 | Colleen Krahnen | R J Hilton | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Bold As Brass | 9 | Rob Thorburn | P P Jenkins | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Island Magic | 11 | Paul Hamblin | Amanda Park | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Ariyah | 4 | Brandon Lerena | Jack Bruce | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 6 | Headline Legend | 15 | Bailie Baker | John Thomas | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Blame The Whiskey | 3 | Montanna Savva | S Hardy | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Profits Prayer | 1 | Leslie Tilley | M A Currie | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Purosangue | 13 | M A Currie | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Hussy Empress | 16 | Paul Butterworth | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Sweetpea Moochi | 8 | Gary Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Dubble Hussle | 17 | Rochelle Pereira | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Invisible Target | 6 | Rochelle Pereira | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Kachina Girl | 14 | Rochelle Pereira | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Worldy Spirit | 12 | Brooke Stower | J A Hanna | 55.5kg |
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