★ Top pick4th
7Jenni Bassett
The Maher stable is firing and the 2kg weight advantage is significant. Recent 4th at Caulfield was solid in stronger company.
Victoria · Sunday 21 December 2025
Sale tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 5 races at Sale. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won3/560%
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Colmac Homes Mdn Plate
12:55 local1415mMaiden$42,500
Winner3. Rogue WarriorSP $3.40
2nd pickWon
3Rogue Warrior
Progressive type who ran excellent 2nd at Werribee last start over 1400m, beaten just 1 length. The step up in distance suits and he's shown improvement at each run. Maps to get ideal run midfield and should be finishing strongly.
3rd pick3rd
2Rathlin Express
Consistent maiden who ran 3rd at Cranbourne 17 days ago. Has placed at this track previously and maps to control the race from barrier 3. The query is the extra distance but the moderate tempo should help.
Value pick2nd
8Razanne
The inside barrier is a significant advantage and the stable rarely brings them to the races unless ready.
- 1st3Rogue WarriorBilly Egan$3.40
- 2nd8RazanneJye McNeil
- 3rd2Rathlin ExpressThomas Stockdale
- 4th7Jenni BassettRobert Whearty
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Rogue Warrior | 4 | Billy Egan | D T O'Brien | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 8 | Razanne | 2 | Jye McNeil | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56kg | |
| 3rd | 2 | Rathlin Express | 3 | Thomas Stockdale | P Stokes | 58kg | |
| 4th | 7 | Jenni Bassett | 7 | Robert Whearty | C Maher | 56kg | |
| 1 | Pacific Reel | 1 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Shines Discreetly | 5 | Sheridan Clarke | Matthew Brown | 56.5kg | |
| 5 | Stormy Romance | 6 | Jake Noonan | G Eurell | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Theology | 9 | R D Griffiths | 58kg | ||
| 9 | Smokin' Genie | 5 | Craig Newitt | C Maher | 56kg |
Higgins Machinery & Mechanical Service Mdn Plate
13:30 local1415mMaiden$42,500
Winner16. LafontSP $7.50
★ Top pick2nd
9Areaan
Areaan brings the strongest recent form, finishing 2nd last start at Cranbourne over 1400m. Has placed in 3 of 7 starts and performs well second-up with 2 placings from 3 attempts. Gets in with just 54.5kg and should get a perfect midfield position from barrier 6. The likely fast tempo suits her finishing style, and she appears ready to break through.
2nd pick3rd
15Phineas
Phineas returns from a spell with potential for improvement. While yet to place in two starts, he showed consistency in his previous preparation with two 6th placings. The C.W. Well-drawn in barrier 5 and should settle midfield with Fred Kersley aboard.
3rd pickNo result
1Black Coal
Black Coal resumes from a spell with some promising attributes. The gear change to winkers could spark improvement, and Luke Nolen is a significant jockey booking. The wide barrier is a concern, but he should get back and run on in a race with likely fast tempo.
Value pick4th
13Vire River
While yet to win from 15 starts, she has placed 3 times including once at this distance range.
- 1st16LafontThomas Stockdale$7.50
- 2nd9AreaanJackson Radley
- 3rd15PhineasFred W Kersley
- 4th13Vire RiverRyan Houston
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 16 | Lafont | 8 | Thomas Stockdale | P Stokes | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Areaan | 6 | Jackson Radley | C I Brown | 54.5kg | |
| 3rd | 15 | Phineas | 5 | Fred W Kersley | C W McDonald | 59.5kg | |
| 4th | 13 | Vire River | 9 | Ryan Houston | Ms S Trolove | 56kg | |
| 1 | Black Coal | 13 | Luke Nolen | Gavin Bedggood | 59.5kg | ||
| 2 | Born Survivor | 10 | Jason Maskiell | Brian McGrath | 59.5kg | ||
| 3 | Kennerite | 3 | Nathan Punch | M E Templeton | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Sinhalese | 15 | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Surperb Frost | 7 | Luke Cartwright | M J Mehegan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Tarzing | 10 | C J Waller | 59.5kg | ||
| 7 | Times Square | 12 | Jake Noonan | Nathan Dunn | 59.5kg | ||
| 8 | Trust And Obey | 14 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Tim Hughes | 59.5kg | ||
| 10 | Eibhlin | 2 | Carleen Hefel | D C Harrison | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Kaddari | 17 | R D Griffiths | 57.5kg | ||
| 12 | Stormriser | 1 | E Jusufovic | 57.5kg | |||
| 14 | Mongolian City | 4 | Billy Egan | D T O'Brien | 59.5kg | ||
| 17 | Bella Palencia | 11 | Sally Wynne | Ms S L Wynne | 57.5kg |
Sale Water Specialists Mdn Plate
14:05 local1732mMaiden$55,000
Winner3. IcaroSP $8.50
★ Top pickWon
3Icaro
Icaro brings the strongest form credentials with three placings from his last five starts. The M C Kent-trained gelding has been knocking on the door with a 3rd last start at Caulfield Heath over the mile. Well drawn in barrier 3 and should get a good run in transit. The moderate-fast tempo should suit his racing pattern, and the track bias favors on-pace runners, making him a genuine winning chance.
2nd pick2nd
12Cushioned
Cushioned showed promise on debut with a solid 3rd placing at Werribee over 1400m. The A & S Freedman-trained filly gets the services of top jockey Jye McNeil and should improve second-up. Well-bred by Ghaiyyath, she has scope for significant improvement but lacks the race experience of our top selection. Still a major player in this maiden field.
3rd pickNo result
7Mongolian Spring
Mongolian Spring showed ability on debut with a solid 3rd at Donald over 1350m. With Billy Egan taking the ride and a good draw in barrier 6, this lightly-raced 3YO has scope for improvement second-up but lacks the form consistency of our top two selections.
Value pickNo result
5Sierra Sun
The T Kilgower-trained gelding is dropping significantly in class and has experience at similar distances.
- 1st3IcaroRuby Lamont$8.50
- 2nd12CushionedJye McNeil
- 3rd1Gold Label PatchCraig Newitt
- 4th11The New DeelSheridan Clarke
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Icaro | 3 | Ruby Lamont | M C Kent | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 12 | Cushioned | 4 | Jye McNeil | A & S Freedman | 56kg | |
| 3rd | 1 | Gold Label Patch | 10 | Craig Newitt | K & K Keys | 59.5kg | |
| 4th | 11 | The New Deel | 7 | Sheridan Clarke | Adam Hanley | 56kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Golden Mask | 3 | Ms S L Wynne | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Jabeljar | 5 | Jason Maskiell | John Pascoe | 59.5kg | |
| 5 | Sierra Sun | 9 | Jake Noonan | T Kilgower | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Veins Within Rock | 4 | Matthew Brown | 59.5kg | ||
| 7 | Mongolian Spring | 6 | Billy Egan | D T O'Brien | 58kg | ||
| 8 | Nicked Away | 11 | Koby Jennings | Andrew Perdon | 58kg | ||
| 9 | A Beautiful Noise | 1 | Melea Castle | Malcolm Leys | 57.5kg | ||
| 10 | Dela Bella | 2 | Jackie Beriman | Tetyana Furdetska | 57.5kg | ||
| 13 | Hava Go | 8 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Tim Hughes | 56kg |
Morelli''s Furniture & Bedtime Mdn Plate
14:40 local1106mMaiden$42,500
Winner1. AlianoSP $1.45
★ Top pickWon
1Aliano
Aliano brings the strongest form to this race with 3 placings from 3 starts. Well drawn in barrier 1 with Jye McNeil aboard, he should take up a forward position in the run. Has proven adaptable across Good and Soft tracks, suggesting today's Good 4 surface will suit perfectly.
2nd pick3rd
10Wrenlee
Wrenlee comes into this second-up after a disappointing 7th at Werribee over 1100m. The barrier 3 draw is advantageous, and as a second-up runner, he's likely to show improvement. While yet to win, he has shown ability with a placing from 3 starts.
3rd pickScratched
13Ostrom
Ostrom makes his debut for the powerful Hayes stable, who typically have their horses well-prepared for their first start. The advantageous barrier 4 draw and lightweight of 53kg are significant positives. While lacking race experience, the stable's decision to engage a claiming apprentice suggests confidence.
Value pick2nd
5I Said So
While his first-up 8th at Sandown was disappointing, he's a second-up performer with a placing when second-up previously. The experienced Jason Maskiell takes the ride, and from barrier 5, he should get a good position in midfield.
- 1st1AlianoJye McNeil$1.45
- 2nd5I Said SoJason Maskiell
- 3rd10WrenleeSheridan Clarke
- 4th4FulhamzedgeKoby Jennings
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Aliano | 1 | Jye McNeil | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 5 | I Said So | 5 | Jason Maskiell | Ms W Kelly | 59.5kg | |
| 3rd | 10 | Wrenlee | 3 | Sheridan Clarke | J F Moloney | 56.5kg | |
| 4th | 4 | Fulhamzedge | 6 | Koby Jennings | Ms R Kelly | 59.5kg | |
| 2 | Allumeuse | 8 | Craig Newitt | Scott Cameron | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Covered In Cash | 13 | Jake Noonan | Carly Thomas | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Marron | 14 | Carleen Hefel | E Jusufovic | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Baldoni | 14 | Michael Huglin | 58kg | ||
| 8 | Cold Logic | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | Shannon Roughan | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Mike's Hope | 10 | Billy Egan | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| 11 | Highland Diva | 12 | Sally Wynne | Susie Wells | 57.5kg | ||
| 12 | Hardly Working | 9 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Tim Hughes | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Ostrom | 4 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 53kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Thankful Smile | 14 | Luke Cartwright | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 54.5kg | |
| 15 | Gal Ali | 15 | Aaron Laing | 57.5kg | |||
| Scr | 16 | Maynard | 2 | J D Sadler | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Gentleman Jim | 9 | John R Allen | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Galagacisco | 11 | Emily Pozman | Smiley Chan | 57.5kg |
Peter Dennison is 80! (Bm62)
15:15 local1106mBenchmark 62$35,000
Winner4. RodriquezSP $6.00
★ Top pickWon
4Rodriquez
Lightly-raced 4YO gelding showing excellent progression with a win last start on Heavy ground at Stony Creek. Has tactical speed to overcome the barrier and should be prominent in the early stages. Second-up record is excellent and the 60kg is offset by natural improvement. The class rise is significant but appears to have untapped potential.
2nd pickNo result
8Winmar
Lightly-raced 3YO colt from the Hayes stable who broke through for a maiden win last start. Has previously raced in much stronger company including Listed and Group 3 races, suggesting connections have a good opinion. The drop in class is significant and should offset the rise in weight. Barrier 4 gives options.
3rd pick3rd
12Dirty Diana
Promising 3YO filly who won on debut in Heavy conditions at Traralgon. The class rise is significant but she showed natural ability in her only start. The lightweight of 57kg is advantageous and she's drawn to get a good run. Trainer Charlotte Littlefield has placed her ambitiously which suggests confidence in her ability.
Value pick4th
10Latin Boss
3YO gelding from the Hayes stable who has been racing in much stronger company. Has previously placed in metropolitan company.
- 1st4RodriquezNathan Punch$6.00
- 2nd7Suppose I DoJake Noonan
- 3rd12Dirty DianaCarleen Hefel
- 4th10Latin BossKoby Jennings
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Rodriquez | 10 | Nathan Punch | Brian McGrath | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Suppose I Do | 8 | Jake Noonan | John R Allen | 58.5kg | |
| 3rd | 12 | Dirty Diana | 6 | Carleen Hefel | Charlotte Littlefield | 57kg | |
| 4th | 10 | Latin Boss | 5 | Koby Jennings | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 1 | Furosshi | 6 | Gavin Bedggood | 60.5kg | ||
| 2 | Miss Swift | 9 | Billy Egan | D T O'Brien | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Volatile | 13 | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 60.5kg | ||
| 5 | Ocean's Jen | 2 | Bailey Kinninmont | Andrew Perdon | 56kg | ||
| 6 | Ruby Avenue | 7 | Jye McNeil | Andrea Leek | 59kg | ||
| 8 | Winmar | 4 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55.5kg | ||
| 9 | Juice Box | 11 | Jason Maskiell | Ms R Kelly | 57.5kg | ||
| 11 | Mislead | 3 | Emily Pozman | Ms R Frost | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Asmita | 9 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | |
| 14 | I'm Cheeky | 1 | Sheridan Clarke | W J Wood | 52.5kg |
Mac Waste (Bm66)
15:50 local2226mBenchmark 66$35,000
★ Top pickNo result
1Sun Gift
Sun Gift brings the strongest form credentials to this race, with a consistent record of 19:3-7-0. The Billy Egan/D T O'Brien combination adds further confidence.
2nd pickNo result
10Mash And Gravy
Mash And Gravy brings improving form into this race, coming off a win at Healesville over 2350m. With a proven record at staying trips (2:1-0-0), he should appreciate this distance. The significant class rise is the main concern, but the lightweight of 52.5kg helps offset this. Drawn well in barrier 3, he should get a nice run and be finishing strongly.
3rd pickNo result
8Dionisio
The lightweight of 51kg is a significant advantage, and Bailey Kinninmont's claim further reduces the weight. Still, his recent form suggests he could run into a place.
Value pickNo result
6Cryptic Clue
His recent form is improving, coming off a 3rd placing at Wangaratta over 1590m. While his overall record is modest at 23:3-0-2, his recent performances suggest he's in good form. The slight class rise is a concern, but his midfield running style should be suited to the likely moderate tempo.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 6 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Gift | 4 | Billy Egan | D T O'Brien | 59kg |
| 2 | The Vocalist | 7 | Jackie Beriman | S B Laming | 57.5kg |
| 3 | Wealdstone | 4 | C I Brown | 57.5kg | |
| 4 | Parvati Party | 7 | Lucy Yeomans | 57kg | |
| 5 | Proven Record | 2 | Craig Newitt | S B Laming | 56.5kg |
| 6 | Cryptic Clue | 5 | Sheridan Clarke | Matthew Brown | 54kg |
| 7 | Da Deputy | 3 | D M Noonan | 54kg | |
| 8 | Dionisio | 6 | Bailey Kinninmont | Simone Manne | 51kg |
| 9 | Norma's Fleet | 1 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Kerry Farrugia | 54kg |
| 10 | Mash And Gravy | 3 | Luke Cartwright | Reece Goodwin | 52.5kg |
Maffra Sheetmetal Works (Bm66)
16:30 local1415mBenchmark 66$35,000
★ Top pickNo result
6Impending War
Impending War brings strong credentials as a lightly-raced 3YO with an impressive 50% win strike rate. Second-up today after a solid 3rd placing at Werribee, he's dropping significantly in class from his previous runs. His tactical versatility and weight advantage (56.5kg) should allow him to settle midfield and finish strongly in what looks to be a fast-tempo race. The Hayes stable has him well-placed to continue his progression.
2nd pickNo result
11Lario
His last run produced a 9th at Sandown, but prior form included a 3rd at Flemington and 2nd at Sandown in stronger company. The O'Brien-trained gelding is dropping significantly in class and has proven ability at this distance range with 3 placings from 6 attempts. His closing speed should be well-suited to the anticipated fast tempo.
3rd pickNo result
9Understudy
Understudy returns from a spell with a progressive profile, having won his last start at Geelong over 1700m. His improving form trend prior to the spell indicates further development is likely.
Value pickNo result
5Hola Amigos
While his last start was disappointing (8th at Caulfield), his prior run produced a close 2nd at Pakenham. The 6YO gelding has a strong second-up record and should improve significantly from his first-up run. Despite the wide barrier and high weight, his class and proven ability at the distance make him a genuine value chance.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 11 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veloce Carro | 13 | D M Noonan | 62kg | |
| 2 | Lethal Thoughts | 12 | Robert Whearty | C Maher | 61kg |
| 3 | Midnight Glow | 3 | Craig Newitt | J P Salanitri | 61kg |
| 4 | Russian Roni | 5 | Sheridan Clarke | Ms R Kelly | 59.5kg |
| 5 | Hola Amigos | 10 | Jason Maskiell | Ms W Kelly | 60kg |
| 6 | Impending War | 8 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg |
| 7 | Some People Callme | 14 | Luke Nolen | Scott Cameron | 59.5kg |
| 8 | Mockridge | 4 | Koby Jennings | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg |
| 9 | Understudy | 1 | Luke Cartwright | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg |
| 10 | Zorro's Flight | 11 | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 59kg | |
| 11 | Lario | 7 | Ryan Houston | D T O'Brien | 57kg |
| 12 | Ekanite | 9 | Fred W Kersley | C J Waller | 58kg |
| 13 | So Suave | 16 | C J Waller | 58kg | |
| 14 | Revolver | 6 | Archie Alexander | 57.5kg | |
| 15 | Crystanado | 2 | Sally Wynne | Ms N Shelton | 57.5kg |
| 16 | Alesund | 11 | Sheridan Clarke | Ms R Kelly | 54.5kg |
Ladbrokes Popular SRM (Bm62)
17:10 local1732mBenchmark 62$35,000
★ Top pickNo result
7Thinking Gold
Thinking Gold brings the strongest recent form into this race, dropping back from open company races where he was competitive. Has won at this distance previously and gets a good barrier draw. The Moody/Coleman stable is in good form and Luke Nolen is a significant jockey booking.
Value pickNo result
6Hard To Go Wrong
He's won two of his last three starts and was runner-up last time out over a similar distance. His soft track record is impressive with 2 wins from 5 attempts, and his overall win rate of 23% is among the best in the field.
No result was recorded for this race.
Field · 8 runners
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aristonous | 2 | Trent Edmonds | 62.5kg | |
| 2 | Bancory Bay | 16 | Jake Noonan | Jack Laing | 62kg |
| 3 | Blue Cowboy | 9 | Bailey Kinninmont | M C Kent | 58.5kg |
| 4 | Super Mirage | 13 | Gavin Bedggood | 60.5kg | |
| 5 | Brooklyn Boss | 6 | Luke Cartwright | Shannon Roughan | 58.5kg |
| 6 | Hard To Go Wrong | 15 | Fred W Kersley | Ms R Kelly | 60kg |
| 7 | Thinking Gold | 3 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 60kg |
| 8 | Vivacissimo | 5 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg |
| 9 | Xtrarevz | 4 | Sheridan Clarke | Margot McDougal | 58kg |
| 10 | Blistering | 14 | Jason Maskiell | John Pascoe | 58kg |
| 11 | Quite The Lass | 8 | Billy Egan | Reece Goodwin | 57.5kg |
| 12 | Subtle Power | 13 | Jye McNeil | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg |
| 13 | Mystic Vamp | 11 | Dakotah Keane | A W Noonan | 55kg |
| 14 | Nordic Belle | 7 | Craig Newitt | Charlotte Littlefield | 57kg |
| 15 | Storm Ahead | 10 | Julius Sandhu | 58.5kg | |
| 16 | Captains Choice | 12 | M E Templeton | 58.5kg | |
| 17 | Flag Flyer | 1 | Jake Noonan | G Eurell | 58.5kg |
| 18 | Bookman | 16 | D M Noonan | 58.5kg |
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