Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Friday 26 December 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Randwick. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The John O'Shea & Tom Charlton-trained filly has been building nicely with consecutive placings and looks ready to peak third-up. The step up to the mile should suit her finishing style, especially with the predicted fast tempo.
Man Of Worth brings solid credentials from the Chris Waller stable with a recent third placing at Canterbury over 1550m. The Sea The Stars gelding has been knocking on the door with consistent performances and drops significantly in class here. The inside draw could be tricky with the predicted fast tempo.
Kumbaya brings solid form credentials with a close second last start over the mile on a soft track at Hawkesbury. The Waller-trained filly has shown steady improvement across her three career starts and should appreciate the likely fast tempo. Her proven ability on soft ground is a significant advantage, and with Rachel King in the saddle, she looks well-placed to be in the finish.
His proven ability on soft tracks (0-2-0 from 4 starts) is a significant advantage, and while the wide barrier is a concern, the fast tempo should allow him to finish strongly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Man Of Worth | 2 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 56kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 12 | Saveur | 5 | Tyler Schiller | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Konsa | 9 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 1 | Cathedral Cove | 12 | Braith Nock | Edward Cummings | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Toussaint | 7 | Dylan Gibbons | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Menthon | 11 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 9 | La Morra | 3 | Regan Bayliss | John Thompson | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Barcelo | 6 | Sam Clipperton | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Not So Casual | 4 | Molly Bourke | J G Sargent | 53.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Lorrie Belle | 8 | Anna Roper | David Payne | 53.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Pour Benn | 1 | Ashley Morgan | David Payne | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Moana Gold | 10 | Jay Ford | Ms K Buchanan | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Kumbaya | 13 | Rachel King | C J Waller | 55.5kg |
Snitzel Miss brings the strongest form credentials with consecutive seconds in her last two starts. Has experience at Randwick with a placing and gets significant weight relief with Siena Grima's claim. The fast tempo should suit her running style from midfield.
Performance showed ability on debut with a strong second at Canterbury on a soft track, indicating suitability for today's conditions. The light weight of 53kg is advantageous, though the wide barrier is a concern. Her proven soft track ability gives her an edge over many rivals.
While unproven on soft tracks, her closing speed suggests she has untapped ability. The light weight is a plus, and she should improve second-up.
Calypso Rocket represents excellent value given his proven soft track ability and good first-up record. The wide barrier is a concern, but with early speed he should be able to overcome it.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Performance | 14 | Anna Roper | G Portelli | 53kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Miss Supernova | 3 | Tyler Schiller | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 15 | Bottles Of Shells | 7 | Rachel King | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Agraffe Rocket | 1 | Ashley Morgan | K A Lees | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 16 | Extra Heights | 6 | Sam Clipperton | Peter Snowden | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Snitzel Miss | 12 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 52kg | $3.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Makhachev | 2 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Calypso Rocket | 15 | Andrew Adkins | M P Quinn | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Embrace The Wind | 9 | Braith Nock | John Thompson | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Vingt Neuf Noir | 10 | Jay Ford | John Thompson | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Conical Net | 8 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 53kg | $17.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Capone | 4 | Regan Bayliss | John Thompson | 57kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Portofino | 13 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Yesnova | 14 | J C Coyle | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Fire 'n' Stone | 11 | Jack Callan | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Machrimore | 16 | Dylan Gibbons | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Invincible Vecchio | 5 | Joseph Ible | 57kg |
His last start second placing showed significant improvement, and he's now second-up with a beneficial gear change to winkers. The significant class drop from previous metropolitan runs gives him a distinct advantage over most of this field.
Green Spring brings solid credentials with two placings from three starts and proven soft track ability. His first-up record suggests he can perform well fresh, and the Archibald stable has a good record with horses returning from a spell.
Cellarmaster represents the strong O'Shea & Charlton stable and gets the services of in-form jockey Zac Lloyd. The addition of winkers for the first time should sharpen his focus, and he's drawn to get a perfect run from barrier 3.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Cellarmaster | 3 | Zac Lloyd | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Green Spring | 4 | Andrew Adkins | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | You Sexy Thing | 1 | Braith Nock | C Maher | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Tacitly | 8 | Anna Roper | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Tinklejazz | 2 | Jack Callan | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 16 | Equinox Legend | 18 | Tyler Schiller | L J Bridge | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Erin Jo | 19 | Regan Bayliss | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Movie Night | 10 | Sam Clipperton | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Pink Persuasion | 16 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Bassett's Choice | 12 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 53kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 18 | Grey Belief | 15 | T P Croft | 54kg | $201.00 | |
| 12th | 17 | Farside | 11 | Ashley Morgan | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 19 | Aquilino | 14 | P J Facoory | 54kg | $151.00 | |
| 14th | 7 | Explicit | 9 | Dylan Gibbons | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Castagnola | 13 | Rachel King | Bjorn Baker | 59kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Curado | 7 | Jay Ford | Matthew Smith | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Rolling Surf | 5 | Edward Cummings | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Wootten It Be Nice | 15 | Reece Jones | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Skirmish | 17 | C Maher | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Lorrie Belle | 6 | David Payne | 56.5kg |
Straand Beauty brings the strongest overall form to this race with a consistent record of 2-3-2 from 11 starts. Has performed well fresh previously and boasts excellent soft track credentials. The barrier draw suits his forward racing pattern in a race likely to have fast tempo. Despite the top weight, he's shown ability to carry weight effectively and has the class edge.
Beside The Ocean is a promising filly from the Waller stable who has shown significant ability in her brief career. Her heavy track win last start was impressive and she should handle today's soft conditions. The barrier draw (2) suits her racing pattern.
Da Snoop Dog made an impressive debut winning on a soft track at Sunshine Coast. While this represents a significant class rise, he gets all the favors with barrier 1 and a light weight. The inside draw should allow him to utilize his early speed in a race with fast tempo. Rachel King is a positive jockey booking.
Second-up from a spell is the right time to catch her, and she's well drawn in barrier 5.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Beside The Ocean | 2 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Stormland | 9 | Zac Lloyd | C Maher | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Da Snoop Dog | 1 | Rachel King | S Foster | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Straand Beauty | 3 | Jace McMurray | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 61kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 10 | Magic Speed | 4 | Molly Bourke | P J Facoory | 52.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Royal Air Force | 6 | Sam Clipperton | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Triple Yes | 5 | Andrew Adkins | Edward Cummings | 56kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Indefensible | 9 | Tyler Schiller | Joseph Pride | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Apollo Ridge | 7 | Dylan Gibbons | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Lady Savannah | 8 | Jake Hull | 55.5kg |
Has a perfect record at 1000m and appears to be improving with each outing. The fast tempo should suit her closing style, and she gets in well at the weights with 54kg. While rising in class, her upward trajectory and strong recent form suggest she's ready for the challenge.
Consistent 5YO gelding with strong recent form, including a placing at Canterbury two weeks ago. Has placed twice from three starts at Randwick and handles soft tracks well. Likely to be on speed, which could be challenging in a fast-tempo race, but his class and consistency make him a genuine contender.
Progressive 4YO mare with excellent recent form, recording three consecutive thirds in strong company. The fast tempo should suit her closing style, and Zac Lloyd sticks with her. While rising in class, her consistent form suggests she can be competitive, though her soft track form is somewhat limited.
Consistent 5YO gelding with an excellent record at 1000m (2-2-2 from 9 starts). Gets in light with 53kg and draws well in barrier 5. The fast tempo should suit his running style, and he handles soft tracks well.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Power Of The Brave | 3 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 55.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 1 | Silentsar | 1 | Sam Clipperton | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Heir Apparent | 9 | Winona Costin | J A Sprague | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Unique Ambition | 2 | Molly Bourke | J G Sargent | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Indefensible | 10 | Tyler Schiller | Joseph Pride | 54kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Who But Roo | 4 | Teaghan Martin | Geoffrey Crothers | 53kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Action King | 5 | Siena Grima | Rob Potter | 53kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Extravagent Lad | 6 | Jace McMurray | Scott Collings | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 10 | Lady Shenanigans | 7 | Rachel King | M & D Kearney | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Couples Retreat | 8 | Zac Lloyd | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg |
Her consistency is impressive with 2 wins and 3 placings from 9 starts. The inside barrier (2) is ideal for Randwick's 1300m start, and she maps to get a perfect run in midfield.
The O'Shea/Charlton stable rarely rushes horses to town unless they show above-average ability. With just 54kg and a good barrier (6), she gets significant weight relief.
Mamushka brings a strong win/place strike rate of 67% to this race. While first-up from a spell, her record when fresh (1-0-1 from 2 starts) suggests she can perform well. The O'Shea/Charlton stable has her well-placed with 56kg from barrier 5.
She's a last-start winner at Canterbury over 1250m just 14 days ago, suggesting she's in peak form. Her soft track record (1-0-1 from 2 starts) is a positive if conditions deteriorate. While barrier 14 is a concern, she has shown tactical speed and Rachel King is a positive jockey booking. The class rise is significant, but her progressive profile suggests she can measure up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Mamushka | 5 | Zac Lloyd | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 56kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 4 | Hurry Miss | 12 | Siena Grima | Matthew Dale | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Sequista | 8 | Tyler Schiller | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 56.5kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 11 | Piperita | 4 | Anna Roper | Nacim Dilmi | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Miss Busslinger | 13 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Super Bright | 11 | Benjamin Osmond | Nathan Doyle | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 15 | You're On Mute | 3 | Geoffrey Crothers | 54kg | $151.00 | |
| 8th | 12 | Chix | 6 | Dylan Gibbons | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 9 | Written Scandal | 2 | Jason Collett | Peter Snowden | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Aroha Stone | 10 | Nathan Doyle | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Motoscafo | 7 | Braith Nock | John Thompson | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Mother Goose | 14 | Rachel King | G Portelli | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Pillow Fight | 15 | Ashley Morgan | Bjorn Baker | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Miss Emma | 9 | Geoffrey Crothers | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Egypitian's Reward | 1 | Joseph Ible | 54kg |
The Joseph Pride-trained 7YO has an outstanding record at Randwick and handles soft conditions well. While carrying topweight of 61kg is a challenge, his class and consistency should see him overcome this. Jason Collett knows the horse well and should position him perfectly from barrier 6.
Major Beel comes off an impressive win over this distance in Listed company. The Waterhouse & Bott-trained gelding has a good record at Randwick and handles soft conditions well. The likely fast tempo suits his racing pattern, and he drops in class from his last start win. Rachel King retains the ride and from barrier 10 should be able to find a good position midfield.
Shangri La Spring is a progressive 4YO who ran an excellent second last start over this distance in Listed company. The Waterhouse & Bott-trained galloper has a good record at the track and distance, and gets in with just 54kg. While this represents a significant class rise from his early career, his recent form suggests he's up to the task. Regan Bayliss takes the ride from barrier 2.
The Peter Snowden-trained gelding has an excellent record at this track and distance and is second-up from a spell today, a pattern where he has performed well historically. While his first-up run was poor, he should strip much fitter for this assignment.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Tavi Time | 3 | Dylan Gibbons | K A Lees | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Estadio Mestalla | 6 | Jason Collett | Joseph Pride | 61kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 4 | Unspoken | 5 | Tyler Schiller | Peter Snowden | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Imperialist | 4 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 53kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Shangri La Spring | 2 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 54kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 3 | Major Beel | 9 | Rachel King | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Touristic | 10 | Ashley Morgan | Peter Snowden | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Victoria Road | 1 | Braith Nock | C Maher | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Redstone Well | 7 | Andrew Adkins | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 53.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Foujita San | 8 | Jay Ford | M, W & J Hawkes | 54kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Bacio Del Mist | 7 | Molly Bourke | Lee & Cherie Curtis | 53kg |
Cross Tasman brings strong credentials as a lightly-raced improver who was impressive winning first-up at Kensington. His second-up record is perfect (1 from 1), and he's shown versatility on different track conditions. The wide barrier is a concern, but with Zac Lloyd aboard and a progressive profile, he appears ready to handle the class rise.
Off The Press brings excellent credentials with a 43% win strike rate and impressive last-start victory at Kensington. While facing a class rise, his consistency and winning pattern suggest he can measure up. The good barrier draw and retention of Braith Nock are additional positives.
Shelstein brings solid credentials with a consistent record and versatility across different track conditions.
His recent form has been consistent with a win and placings in his last five starts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Cross Tasman | 16 | Zac Lloyd | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 8 | Off The Press | 2 | Braith Nock | Todd Smart | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Engine Room | 4 | Ashley Morgan | Bryce Heys | 60.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 13 | Hopper | 11 | Sam Clipperton | Peter Snowden | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Dashing Rupert | 7 | Anna Roper | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Clear Proof | 15 | John Thompson | 57kg | $61.00 | |
| 7th | 6 | Last Command | 3 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 18 | Automne Tree | 1 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 53.5kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Starboard | 8 | Regan Bayliss | Richard & Will Freedman | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Smashing Time | 10 | Jason Collett | R & L Price | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 11th | 15 | Agenda Setter | 13 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Little Beginnings | 5 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 60kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Althoff | 16 | C J Waller | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | True To Form | 12 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Silvanito | 14 | Nathan Doyle | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Shelstein | 9 | Dylan Gibbons | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Loose Love | 6 | Todd Smart | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Sociable | 17 | C Maher | 56.5kg |
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