Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Monday 15 December 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Kempsey. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Her 3rd placing at Newcastle just 15 days ago indicates she's at peak fitness, and her barrier 4 draw is ideal for Kempsey's tight-turning track. The soft track is a query but her tactical speed should overcome this.
Zouking brings strong credentials despite limited exposure, with a solid 3rd on debut. The inside draw is perfect for Kempsey's tight turning track, and his likely forward position suits the track profile. First-up form suggests readiness, but the 315-day spell is a significant concern. The top weight of 59kg in a compressed handicap and unproven soft track ability are additional negatives that place him behind our top selection.
First-up statistics suggest she can perform well fresh, but the 413-day spell is a major concern. The wider barrier draw is problematic at Kempsey, and her lack of soft track experience adds another query. While she has ability, these factors place her behind our top two selections.
The inside barrier draw is ideal for Kempsey's tight configuration, and she carries the lowest weight in the field. Her track experience and proven ability at the venue (1:0-1-0) are major positives.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Zouking | 1 | Ben Looker | Jake Hull | 59kg | $1.26 |
| 2nd | 8 | Rubinsky | 7 | Anna Roper | Jake Hull | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Love You Anyway | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | B G Lawrence | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Adore You | 8 | Peter Graham | D Wagstaff | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Dream A Little | 2 | Raymond Spokes | Jay Hopkins | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Another Bling | 3 | Mikayla Weir | D B Campbell | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Crown Estate | 6 | R J Agnew | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Manapouri | 9 | D Riley | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Exceed Me | 5 | J A Sprague | 57.5kg |
His recent 3rd placing at Taree shows he's in good form, and barrier 3 is ideal for this track configuration. With a moderate-fast tempo expected, he should get a perfect run just off the pace. The soft track conditions suit based on his record of 0-1-1 from 6 starts on soft going.
River Biscotte brings consistency with a 0-1-2 record from 9 starts. His recent form is solid with a 3rd placing two starts back at Port Macquarie. The addition of a tongue tie for the first time could spark improvement. Ben Looker is a strong jockey booking, but the wide barrier and top weight are concerns.
The inside barrier draw is advantageous at Kempsey, and she should get a good run in transit. While yet to place in 10 starts, her recent form suggests she's ready to improve significantly.
While her first-up run was poor, she has placed at this level before and has an experienced jockey aboard. Her record of 0-0-1 from 1 start on heavy tracks suggests she can handle wet conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Smokey Saint | 3 | Anna Roper | R N Godbolt | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Na Hamah | 4 | Jenny Duggan | H R Dew | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | River Biscotte | 8 | Ben Looker | G Prosser | 59kg | $1.70 |
| 4th | 5 | Finding Elle | 9 | Raymond Spokes | John Higgins | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Powerful Dolphins | 2 | Madeline Owen | Jason Reilly | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Divine Abby | 1 | Jon Grisedale | D B Campbell | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Miss Aurora | 6 | Leanne Boyd | Cassandra Schmidt | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Same Terms | 5 | Teighan Worsnop | M J Robinson | 57kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Coolriver Fergie | 7 | Joseph Burges | 57kg |
Crashmyplaya brings the strongest recent form to this race with three placings from his last five starts. The inside draw should allow him to secure a good position in midfield, and his consistent performances suggest he's ready to break through for a maiden win.
Cornerback represents strong value as a runner from the Kris Lees stable with top jockey Aaron Bullock aboard. His recent 4th at Coffs Harbour showed improvement, and he's likely to be on-pace from barrier 5, which suits this track's profile. The significant class drop is a major positive, and his recent racing pattern suggests he's ready to improve further in this maiden field.
High Voltage is an interesting first-starter from the Paul Snowden stable with top jockey Ben Looker aboard. The application of first-time blinkers, ear muffs (pre-race only), and lugging bit suggests connections are expecting a forward showing. While there's no form to assess, the stable's reputation and gear changes indicate this horse has shown ability in trackwork and trials. Likely to be on-pace which suits Kempsey's track profile.
His previous experience at this track is valuable, and the inside draw should allow him to secure a good position.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | High Voltage | 7 | Ben Looker | Paul Snowden | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Crashmyplaya | 1 | Luke Rolls | Colt Prosser | 58.5kg | $2.20 |
| 3rd | 8 | Winters Ending | 2 | Jett Newman | Nick Mitchell | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Cornerback | 5 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 4 | Mr Square Pants | 3 | Liam Blanch | Colt Prosser | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Small Fortune | 6 | Jon Grisedale | J D Shelton | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Rebellious Dream | 8 | Nick Mitchell | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Temple Bells | 4 | Colin Hughes | 58.5kg |
Cassie's Lad brings the strongest combination of track experience, recent form and tactical advantage. His previous win at this track and distance is significant, and his inside draw is perfect for Kempsey's tight-turning layout. The 8-day backup suggests he's fit and ready.
Prince Is Game comes off a strong staying win at Tuncurry over 2100m and should appreciate the 1900m journey here. The quick backup suggests connections are confident, and he should be strong late.
Magenta Shores brings strong recent form, coming off a maiden win at Taree where she showed excellent closing speed. The main concerns are the significant class rise from maiden grade and first attempt at this distance, but she has the talent to overcome these challenges.
He's dropping in class from recent runs and has been consistently placing without winning. His inside barrier draw is perfect for Kempsey's tight-turning track, and he has previous experience here.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Khant Fail | 3 | Leanne Boyd | R N Godbolt | 52kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Prince Is Game | 7 | Anna Roper | M J Robinson | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Magenta Shores | 5 | Ben Looker | Lee & Cherie Curtis | 57.5kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 5 | Seething Chuck | 2 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Firealarm | 6 | Luke Rolls | Colt Prosser | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Sir Zino | 8 | Jon Grisedale | Ms V McLennan | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Seething Seb | 4 | Emily Farr | Ms K Owen | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Cassie's Lad | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | Jay Hopkins | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
Five Rings brings the strongest credentials as a second-up specialist (4:1-1-1) and has been racing in stronger company. His recent second placing at Ballina indicates he's in good form, and he gets the services of experienced jockey Aaron Bullock. While the wide barrier is a concern on this tight track, his class edge and second-up pattern make him the standout.
The gelding should get an ideal run from barrier 4 with the moderate-fast tempo suiting his racing pattern. First time winkers could sharpen his focus, and his soft track record (7:2-0-1) suggests he'll handle today's conditions well.
The gelding is dropping in class and draws perfectly in barrier 1, which should be advantageous on this tight turning track. His soft track record (5:1-1-0) suggests he'll handle today's conditions. The main query is his lack of experience at this distance.
The 7-day backup suggests fitness and the light weight of 55kg is significant.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Capzinzi | 2 | Ben Looker | Sally Taylor | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Phoenix Power | 4 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 59kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Cutting Edge | 1 | Jenny Duggan | Ms J Lynch | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Tea Or Coffee | 3 | Anna Roper | Ben Blay | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Caledonian | 6 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Warrant | 7 | Luke Rolls | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Five Rings | 9 | Aaron Bullock | Fleur Henley | 61kg | $2.80 |
| Scr | 1 | Pocket Eights | 5 | G McFarlane | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Our Silver Linings | 8 | Shannen Llewellyn | Jay Hopkins | 57kg |
Super Impressive brings the strongest credentials with an exceptional soft track record (4 wins from 6 starts) and a solid 28% win rate. Drawing barrier 1 is perfect for her on-pace style at this tight-turning track where inside barriers are crucial. Her recent form has been consistent, and she gets the services of Ben Looker. The mare's tactical speed should allow her to take full advantage of the inside draw.
Super Sioux brings impressive credentials with a 36% win rate and 50% place rate. Her soft track record is strong (3 wins from 8 starts), and she's shown versatility in her racing pattern. The mare has been racing consistently with 3 wins from her last 8 starts and gets in well at the weights. While she lacks experience at Kempsey, her barrier draw and racing style should give her every chance.
Heir Apparent brings the strongest track credentials with 2 wins from 2 starts at Kempsey over this distance. While barrier 11 is a significant disadvantage at this tight-turning track, his proven ability at the venue and class drop offset this concern. His perfect record at the track and distance demands respect.
Drawing barrier 2 is ideal for this tight-turning track where inside barriers are crucial. While his win rate is modest at 11%, his recent form has been consistent with multiple placings, and he gets the services of experienced jockey Jon Grisedale.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Dis Is Heaven | 3 | Luke Rolls | Colt Prosser | 60.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Super Sioux | 6 | Aaron Bullock | Melissa Dennett | 58.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 10 | Pixie Hallow | 4 | Raymond Spokes | Donna Grisedale | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Debussy | 2 | Jon Grisedale | A P Ball | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Super Impressive | 1 | Ben Looker | Colt Prosser | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 9 | Floss's One | 5 | Teighan Worsnop | Glen Milligan | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Flycatcher | 13 | Jenny Duggan | Ms J Lynch | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Heir Apparent | 11 | Jett Newman | J A Sprague | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Ostracised | 9 | Gabrielle Johnston | Ms J Lynch | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Super Freds | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | Jay Hopkins | 55kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Markwell Dreamer | 10 | Joseph Burges | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Call Me Super | 12 | T M Whittington | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Catchy Tunes | 8 | G McFarlane | 55kg |
Her tactical speed should allow her to overcome the barrier draw and take up a forward position, which is crucial at Kempsey with its tight turns and short straight. Her recent win at this track is a significant advantage, and she's shown consistent form with a win and placing in her last three starts.
Second-up today where she has a place from two attempts, she's well-weighted with 53kg. The wide barrier is a concern at Kempsey's tight track, but if she can find cover midfield, her finishing burst could be effective, especially with the predicted fast tempo.
Steel Rain draws the perfect barrier for Kempsey's tight track and brings solid soft track credentials (7:1-2-1). First-up today where he's placed previously, he should get the perfect run from barrier 1. The class rise is a concern, but the weight relief with the claiming apprentice helps offset this.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Felasuvi | 10 | Emily Farr | A P Ball | 53kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Deebee's Girl | 8 | Luke Rolls | Cassandra Schmidt | 56kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 8 | Rock Are Steiner | 6 | Peter Graham | Peter Graham | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Steel Rain | 1 | Jett Newman | Donna Grisedale | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Rebel One | 5 | Anna Roper | M J Robinson | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 3 | The Ambassador | 4 | Jon Grisedale | Sally Taylor | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Northern Boogie | 11 | Liam Blanch | Colt Prosser | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Gold Something | 7 | Jeff Kehoe | Ms M De Gonneville | 55kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Highland Mirage | 3 | Leanne Boyd | Cassandra Schmidt | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Beebee | 9 | T M Whittington | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Raw Gold | 12 | T J Wicks | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Rivoli Star | 13 | Cassandra Stummer | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Pongola | 2 | H R Dew | 55kg |
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