Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Thursday 18 December 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Seymour. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Ring The Sheriff brings the strongest recent form into this race with a 3rd placing just 7 days ago at Kyneton over 1856m. The inside barrier draw is ideal at Seymour and Logan McNeil knows this horse well. Looks ready to break through.
Phantom's Chase brings solid form with a 2nd placing at this track last month over 2015m. The addition of winkers for the first time could be the gear change needed to break through. Well drawn in barrier 3 with Lachlan King aboard.
Idling Behind is showing steady improvement with each run, culminating in a close 3rd placing last start over 2200m at Ararat. The moderate-slow tempo predicted should suit her running style, and Neil Farley is a positive jockey booking.
The significant class drop from his last start and good barrier draw give him a chance to improve dramatically.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Ring The Sheriff | 1 | Logan McNeil | Nathan Hobson | 59.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Phantom's Chase | 2 | Lachlan King | Claire Patterson | 59.5kg | $1.55 |
| 3rd | 5 | Brookers Turbo | 8 | Cory Parish | Jody Thompson | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Dejavast | 3 | Emily Pozman | Lee Hunter | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Immortal Diva | 7 | Brad Rawiller | Tetyana Furdetska | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Bold Timothy | 4 | John Keating | Philip Evans | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Couldbetracy | 5 | Thomas Doyle | G C Strang | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Sardius | 2 | Ashleigh Smith | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Idling Behind | 6 | Neil Farley | Henry Dwyer | 57.5kg |
Burlington Gate brings the strongest form credentials, dropping significantly in class from metropolitan BM70/80 races. Has been competitive at higher levels with multiple placings in stronger company. Recent runs suggest she's ready to peak third-up and the Hayes/Currie combination is a strong positive. The moderate-fast tempo should suit her racing pattern.
Buddong brings winning form at this class level, having won a BM62 over 2400m two starts back. The good barrier draw is advantageous at Seymour and she should be able to take up a forward position from barrier 3. Forgive the poor last run.
While unproven at the track and distance, his racing pattern suggests he'll handle the 2234m journey. The moderate-fast tempo should suit his running style.
His 1-1-1 record from 6 starts suggests he's still improving and the inside barrier is advantageous at Seymour.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Makhanda | 4 | Eoin Walsh | R G Symons | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Girls Girls Girls | 6 | Harry Coffey | Andrew Bobbin | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Blue Ismay | 11 | Beau Mertens | T Busuttin & N Young | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Picture Of A City | 5 | John Allen | Lucinda Boyd | 61kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Buddong | 3 | P Kearney | 61kg | $6.50 | |
| 6th | 14 | Winds Of March | 9 | Jye McNeil | Simon Zahra | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Fifi Blue | 1 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Rebadge | 12 | Cian Macredmond | Dominic Sutton | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Kamarooka | 10 | Chelsea Taylor | R G Symons | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Taumata | 7 | Will Gordon | T P Donnelly | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 11th | 7 | Burlington Gate | 14 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 12th | 4 | Second Nature | 8 | Emily Pozman | B T Malanczyn | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 13th | 15 | Toscana Rising | 2 | Thomas Doyle | G C Strang | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Palace Green | 13 | Jamie Mott | Henry Dwyer | 61kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Sun Gift | 15 | D T O'Brien | 60kg |
Dihheri showed plenty of promise on debut when finishing a close third at Geelong over 1114m. The Lloyd Kennewell-trained filly draws perfectly in barrier 1 which should allow her to secure a good position in the run. With Harry Coffey taking the ride and natural improvement expected second-up, she looks well-placed to break through in this maiden field. The likely fast tempo should suit her running style.
Kazaru brings strong form credentials having competed in Group 3 and Listed races last preparation. The significant class drop to maiden grade is a massive advantage, and she has previously placed at this distance. While resuming from a spell and drawn wide, her class edge should overcome these obstacles. Thomas Stockdale is a positive jockey booking for the Phillip Stokes-trained filly.
The Henry Dwyer-trained filly has drawn wide but has the benefit of Mitchell Aitken in the saddle. Her form is consistent and the step up in distance should suit based on her running style. Expect her to be finishing strongly in the closing stages.
Drawing barrier 4 is advantageous at Seymour, and she should get a good run in transit. Her progressive form suggests she's ready to break through for a maiden win.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Dihheri | 1 | Harry Coffey | Lloyd Kennewell | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Baltic Blizzard | 11 | Mitchell Aitken | Henry Dwyer | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Beau Strada | 4 | Luke Oliver | 57kg | $6.50 | |
| 4th | 4 | Boomeroo | 9 | Beau Mertens | A & S Freedman | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Blue Typhoon | 12 | Neil Farley | Nathan Hobson | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Kazaru | 10 | Thomas Stockdale | P Stokes | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Rose Of Churchill | 3 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 14 | Skydream | 14 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Earthstone | 2 | Craig Newitt | Ms W Kelly | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Fast Empress | 5 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Carnival Riches | 8 | Jye McNeil | Rhys Archard | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Suefia | 13 | John Keating | D J Laws | 57kg | $201.00 |
| 6 | Carry Trade | 7 | Jason Maskiell | Liam Howley | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Thinker | 15 | Jamie Mott | L Smith | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Zuleika | 6 | Eoin Walsh | Henry Dwyer | 57kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Star Royal | 6 | Cory Parish | C D Widdison | 57kg |
The 16-day turnaround gives her a significant fitness edge over many rivals who are first-up from spells. Drawn ideally in barrier 4 with inside barriers advantaged at Seymour, and the strong tempo should suit her finishing style.
The Freedman stable knows how to prepare horses first-up, and the booking of Jye McNeil is significant. Drawn well in barrier 6 with the inside barriers advantaged at Seymour.
Gold Thunder represents the powerful Hayes stable who excel with first-up runners. The booking of Luke Currie is significant, and from barrier 2, she should be able to utilize her early speed to lead or sit prominently. The removal of the tongue tie could be a positive gear change. Despite failing in both career starts, the stable wouldn't persist without seeing ability.
While first-up from a spell, she's shown ability to perform fresh and the Luke Oliver stable knows how to prepare horses. Despite the wide barrier, the strong tempo should allow her to find a position and finish strongly. Her place strike rate of 67% is the best in the field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Smash Blue | 8 | Luke Oliver | 57.5kg | $6.50 | |
| 2nd | 7 | Blue Akoya | 5 | Jye McNeil | A & S Freedman | 56kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 4 | Havana Moon | 3 | Mitchell Aitken | V L Malady | 57.5kg | $2.25 |
| 4th | 10 | Shows No Shame | 7 | Harry Coffey | S V Brown | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Gold Thunder | 2 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 5 | Prosperous Star | 4 | John Keating | Saab Hasan | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Ninhursag | 6 | Rocky Corbino | 56kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Acantilado | 1 | Jett Stanley | Craig Weeding | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Bold Suitor | 2 | Jake Noonan | A W Noonan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | God Only Knows | 4 | Fred W Kersley | T & C McEvoy | 56kg |
While disappointing last start on a heavy track, the return to good ground should suit, and the Hayes stable is always to be respected. Well drawn in barrier 4 with Luke Currie aboard, she should get a good run in midfield and be strong late.
Brickendon showed promise on debut when fifth at Geelong over 1114m, and the Freedman stable rarely has horses underdone. Being by Russian Camelot suggests the step up to 1300m will suit, and natural improvement is expected second-up. The wide barrier is a concern, but with a moderate-fast tempo predicted, he should be able to find a position and finish strongly.
Proffer brings the strongest form credentials with three placings from four starts, including a close third last start at Mornington over 1200m. The step up to 1300m looks ideal based on his racing pattern, and Beau Mertens knows the horse well.
Logan McNeil knows her well, and from the inside gate, she should get a soft run and be finishing strongly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Brickendon | 11 | Jett Stanley | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Great Fuego | 4 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 8 | Storming Camelot | 9 | Mitchell Aitken | S V Brown | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 16 | He's Our Boy | 3 | Alice Kennedy | Ben Brisbourne | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 17 | Pete The Prophet | 8 | L Smith | 59.5kg | $8.50 | |
| 6th | 3 | The Toronado Kid | 7 | Craig Newitt | L Smith | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Immortal Justice | 10 | Craig Atkinson | Tyler Donaldson-Aitken | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 14 | My Schieller Wood | 6 | Stephen Brown Jnr | S V Brown | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 12 | She's Elusive | 1 | Cameron Quilty | Saab Hasan | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 11 | Reproduced | 2 | Logan McNeil | Rhys Archard | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Analytical | 11 | Eoin Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Tarzing | 14 | C J Waller | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Kingtondo | 12 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Maketime | 12 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Proffer | 5 | Beau Mertens | Julius Sandhu | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Rogue Warrior | 15 | D T O'Brien | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Stormriser | 17 | E Jusufovic | 57.5kg |
Lightly-raced Impending filly who won impressively on debut before a disappointing run last start in stronger company. The Waller stable applies blinkers first time which should sharpen her up, and the drop back to BM62 grade is significant. Has shown ability on soft tracks (1 win from 2 starts) and looks well-placed to bounce back with Beau Mertens aboard.
Three-year-old King's Legacy filly who won impressively two starts back before being outclassed in Listed company last start. Gets the perfect inside draw and drops significantly in class here.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 17 | Homeward | 6 | Jye McNeil | P McVicar | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Brave Charm | 9 | Alana Kelly | Yoshitomo Shima | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 13 | Queen Of The Surf | 1 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Kowhai | 2 | Cory Parish | Lee & Shannon Hope | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 1 | King Incanto | 10 | Ryan Hurdle | Andrew Dale | 61kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Healing Frequency | 5 | Beau Mertens | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $2.70 |
| 7th | 8 | Naitanui | 7 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Tasman Park | 3 | Brad Rawiller | Peter Smith | 60.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Tassron | 8 | Fred W Kersley | C J Waller | 60kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Houdini | 12 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Taka Speed | 11 | Jake Noonan | M M Laurie | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Fauci | 13 | Jett Stanley | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Hartfelt | 12 | J R Welsh | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Davida | 17 | D T O'Brien | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Revolver | 4 | Will Gordon | Archie Alexander | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | The Negotiator | 16 | C I Brown | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Terraflying | 14 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg |
Albertville brings a perfect first-up record and impressive 50% win strike rate to this race. Despite the long break, his trainer has him ready to fire fresh, and the inside draw is ideal at Seymour. The class drop from his last preparation is significant, and his tactical versatility should allow him to take advantage of the expected fast tempo. Represents the best winning chance in the field.
Yolo is an interesting prospect dropping significantly in class from open company races. The lightweight of 53.5kg is a significant advantage, and while the barrier isn't ideal, his early speed should allow him to find a position.
Condor brings strong credentials with an excellent record at the distance (5-2-2 from 15 starts). The wide barrier is a concern, but his early speed should allow him to overcome this. Represents strong place value.
The inside draw at Seymour is a significant advantage for his racing pattern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Yolo | 7 | Zoe Waller | C Maher | 53.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Commands Success | 4 | Holly Durnan | Dwayne Reid | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Albertville | 1 | Jamie Melham | C W McDonald | 60kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 4 | Midnight Devil | 3 | Rose Hammond | E Jusufovic | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Missed The Mark | 9 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Epic Centre | 2 | Hayley Spitse | Annalise Maragos | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Pieris | 8 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Big Day Out | 5 | Cassidy Hill | Craig Weeding | 59kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Condor | 10 | Alice Kennedy | T Fitzsimmons | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Gin O'clock | 6 | Jett Stanley | Grant White | 62kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Pacific Glamour | 9 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 54.5kg |
Lightly-raced mare with impressive form credentials showing a win and a second from just two starts. Well-drawn in barrier 4 with Beau Mertens aboard, she's perfectly positioned to take another step forward second-up from a spell.
Lightly-raced gelding showing excellent consistency with a 6:1-2-1 record. Drawn perfectly in barrier 3 with Jake Noonan aboard, he should get an ideal run just off the pace. His proven Good track form (5:1-2-1) is another significant positive.
Consistent gelding with a solid record at this distance (9:1-2-1). Jamie Mott takes the ride and should position him midfield from barrier 10. His proven ability on Good tracks (10:2-3-1) is another positive.
Five-year-old gelding coming off back-to-back wins at Albury and Corowa. While he's rising in class and drawn barrier 9, his recent form suggests he's in career-best condition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Asiatic | 8 | Jett Stanley | T Busuttin & N Young | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Frosted In Time | 3 | Jake Noonan | Ms A Macpherson | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Mr Assertive | 5 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Youwroteuponit | 4 | Beau Mertens | G M Begg | 58.5kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 8 | Thunder Award | 10 | Jamie Mott | Lloyd Kennewell | 59.5kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 11 | Long Brew | 11 | Luke Currie | Lee & Shannon Hope | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Jaskier | 9 | Cory Parish | P McVicar | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Macocha | 1 | Neil Farley | Henry Dwyer | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 15 | First Venture | 7 | Thomas Doyle | G C Strang | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Warrior Smile | 2 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $14.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Toompine | 6 | Lachlan King | Sylvia Thompson | 62.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | British Poet | 12 | Ryan Hurdle | Andrew Dale | 62kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Miss Swift | 7 | D T O'Brien | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | This Is The Moment | 11 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Yoomee Wonder | 15 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Mystery Blonde | 13 | Julius Sandhu | 56.5kg |
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