Has proven track form with 1 win from 2 starts at Gawler. The fast tempo should suit his racing pattern, and Jason Holder maintains the ride. Well-weighted at 55.5kg and has shown consistency with 2-2-5 from 19 starts.
South Australia · Saturday 3 January 2026
Gawler tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 9 races at Gawler. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Paxton Street Self Storage Hcp (C2)
Major Rumble comes into this second-up from a spell after a solid 4th placing at Murray Bridge. Well-drawn in barrier 4 with top jockey Todd Pannell aboard, though unproven at this distance.
While her win strike rate is low (1 from 20), her place record is excellent with 9 placings. The 8-day backup suggests peak fitness, though barrier 8 is slightly disadvantageous. Represents strong place value.
The lightweight of 52.5kg is a significant advantage, and she has won at this distance previously (1 from 2).
- 1st5Blanc VisageTeagan Voorham$12.00
- 2nd1StokomoJake Toeroek$11.00
- 3rd7CapitalexRochelle Milnes$7.00
- 4th3Major RumbleTodd Pannell$3.90
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Blanc Visage | 7 | Teagan Voorham | Peter & Belinda Blanch | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Stokomo | 3 | Jake Toeroek | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Capitalex | 1 | Rochelle Milnes | P Stokes | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Major Rumble | 4 | Todd Pannell | W F Francis & G Kent | 56.5kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 8 | Bellentia | 5 | Alana Livesey | Kristi Evans | 52.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Santasia | 8 | Ben Price | Travis Doudle | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 2 | I Am Piki | 2 | Caitlyn Munro | R & C Jolly | 53.5kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Taking Omaha | 6 | Jason Holder | A J Gluyas | 55.5kg | $3.40 |
Magain Fielke Real Estate Gawler Hcp (70)
Progressive mare coming off a dominant last-start win at Murray Bridge. Has excellent form credentials with 4 wins from 14 starts and performs particularly well on good tracks (4 wins from 11). Drawn perfectly in barrier 2 which should allow her to secure an ideal midfield position in what projects to be a fast-tempo race. The class rise is significant but her form trajectory suggests she's ready for the challenge.
Lightly-raced gelding with excellent second-up credentials (1 win from 1 attempt). Showed promising form when resuming with a solid 4th at Murray Bridge, suggesting he's ready to peak second-up. Has a strong record at this distance (2 wins, 1 place from 5 starts) and the addition of bubble cheeker gear could sharpen him up. Well-weighted and should get a good run from barrier 4 in this fast-tempo race.
Mare with excellent credentials at this track (1 win, 1 third from 2 starts) who is in strong form with a win and a placing in her last two outings. Well-weighted with 57.5kg and has a good record on good tracks (3 wins from 13 starts). The wide barrier is a concern in a race with a projected fast tempo, but her track experience and recent form progression suggest she can overcome this disadvantage.
Has a strong record at this distance (3 wins, 3 seconds, 4 thirds from 19 starts) and should get a perfect run from barrier 5. The top weight of 60kg is a concern, but his class and experience compensate.
- 1st5TapinforparAlana Livesey$21.00
- 2nd4Angel TorqueEmily Finnegan$2.15
- 3rd3The SprinklerJake Toeroek$4.60
- 4th1SantasticoConnor Murtagh$6.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Tapinforpar | 1 | Alana Livesey | G Richards & D Moyle | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Angel Torque | 2 | Emily Finnegan | D Clarken & O Macgillivray | 59kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 3 | The Sprinkler | 4 | Jake Toeroek | R & C Jolly | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 1 | Santastico | 5 | Connor Murtagh | M J Seyers | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Zarkana | 7 | Kayla Crowther | W F Francis & G Kent | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 2 | Zestiman | 6 | Teagan Voorham | G & N Searle & B Callanan | 60kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 6 | The Guava | 3 | Jason Holder | Shayne & Chelsea Cahill | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Brooklyn Baby | 8 | S H Sit | Stephen Theodore | 51kg |
Sanders Fodder Mdn Plate
Act Natural brings the strongest and most consistent form to this race with 8 seconds and 4 thirds from 12 starts. The expected fast tempo should suit his racing pattern, and he's proven on Good tracks with 5 seconds and 3 thirds from 8 starts. Ready to break through.
She's placed at this track previously and gets in with just 54.5kg after Taylor Johnstone's claim. The fast tempo should suit her running style, and she appears ready to challenge for the win after consistent recent performances.
She's proven at this distance with a second from three attempts and the quick backup suggests fitness won't be an issue. If she can bounce back from her last start disappointment, she's capable of figuring in the finish.
The booking of Jason Holder is a positive sign, as is his solid first-up record with a third from two attempts.
- 1st1Act NaturalCaitlin Jones$2.05
- 2nd9BelongtojillEmily Finnegan$21.00
- 3rd4Discreetly BlueJason Holder$2.90
- 4th11Tiddy WiddyTaylor Johnstone$5.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Act Natural | 5 | Caitlin Jones | P Stokes | 58kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 9 | Belongtojill | 3 | Emily Finnegan | S & J Jaensch | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Discreetly Blue | 4 | Jason Holder | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 11 | Tiddy Widdy | 7 | Taylor Johnstone | G Richards & D Moyle | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Sir Monica | 2 | Brooke King | Kristi Evans | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Empire Ruler | 1 | Rochelle Milnes | John Hyam | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Jewels Captain | 10 | Teagan Voorham | Sarah Rutten | 58kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 2 | All Too True | 8 | Todd Pannell | Gary & Dean Alexander | 58kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Aramoso | 6 | Caitlin Tootell | Ms E Hubbard | 55kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Foolish Lad | 11 | Lewis & Eliza Grantham | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Pretty Morsel | 9 | Kayla Crowther | M J Seyers | 56kg |
Kingsford Hotel Hcp (C1)
The first-time blinkers should sharpen him up after a disappointing run last start. His racing pattern suits the likely fast tempo, and he has consistent form with 4 top-4 finishes from 5 starts. The McEvoy stable is in good form, and Connor Murtagh is a capable rider.
The addition of winkers for the first time should help him focus, and he'll appreciate the likely fast tempo. Coming off an 8-day backup suggests fitness, and the R & C Jolly stable knows how to prepare a winner. Caitlin Jones is a capable jockey who knows the horse well.
She has a consistent record with 1 win from 4 starts and gets an advantageous draw in barrier 2. The T & C McEvoy stable is in good form, and she drops in class from her recent metropolitan racing. Rochelle Milnes is a capable jockey who should give her every chance.
Miss Tormenta represents excellent value as a first-up specialist, having won her only previous first-up start. With only 2 career starts resulting in 1 win, she has significant upside potential.
- 1st4Arabella StarRochelle Milnes$4.80
- 2nd2BeachbarbeckonsJake Toeroek$6.50
- 3rd7Si SenoraCaitlin Jones$8.50
- 4th9Miss TormentaBen Price$6.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Arabella Star | 2 | Rochelle Milnes | T & C McEvoy | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Beachbarbeckons | 4 | Jake Toeroek | R & C Jolly | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Si Senora | 7 | Caitlin Jones | R & C Jolly | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Miss Tormenta | 6 | Ben Price | Travis Doudle | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Testing One Two | 1 | Todd Pannell | Michael Hickmott | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Harmonic Dancer | 8 | Connor Murtagh | P Stokes | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 7th | 6 | Mr Kimble | 5 | Sairyn Fawke | S & J Jaensch | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Miss Lynette | 3 | Teagan Voorham | G & N Searle & B Callanan | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Haynes | 9 | Alana Livesey | G Richards & D Moyle | 57kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Flirt | 10 | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 57.5kg |
Supporting The McGrath Foundation Hcp (62)
Perfectly drawn in barrier 1 which is advantageous at Gawler for this distance. The 22-day freshen-up looks ideal and his tactical versatility allows him to take advantage of the expected fast tempo.
While he only has 1 win from 16 starts, his place record shows he's often in the finish. Well-weighted with 55kg and drawn perfectly in barrier 2. Should get the perfect run from the draw.
Autumn Frost brings strong recent form with a win and a 4th from his last two starts. The main concerns are the top weight of 60kg and the wide barrier draw. Will likely push forward to be on-pace which could be challenging in a race with expected fast tempo. The class rise is significant but his raw ability suggests he can be competitive.
While his overall win strike rate is modest, he's a consistent performer with 6 wins at this distance. Well-drawn in barrier 5 and should get a perfect midfield position in a race with expected fast tempo. The 7-day backup is ideal.
- 1st11PercidianRochelle Milnes$14.00
- 2nd1Autumn FrostCaitlin Jones$3.10
- 3rd4OutpostCaitlin Tootell$3.40
- 4th9Tripod TerrorMatthew Chadwick$7.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Percidian | 7 | Rochelle Milnes | M W Lewis | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Autumn Frost | 8 | Caitlin Jones | R & C Jolly | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 4 | Outpost | 1 | Caitlin Tootell | Travis Doudle | 56.5kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Tripod Terror | 2 | Matthew Chadwick | Chris Bieg | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Big Mav | 6 | Connor Murtagh | Sarah Rutten | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Cork Harbour | 5 | Alana Livesey | D C Saxon | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Tupoleu | 3 | Jason Holder | S P Gower | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Cap Ten | 4 | Sairyn Fawke | Ms H Lehmann | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Costless | 9 | Stacey Metcalfe | Garret Lynch | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 6 | The Back Page | 10 | Ben Price | S G Padman | 59kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 10 | All Shot | 7 | Jon O'Connor | 56.5kg |
Holdfast Insurance Brokers (Bm68)
Flaming Navy brings winning form at this track and a strong overall record with 3 wins from 8 starts. His excellent performance on good tracks and consistent recent form are significant positives. While rising in class and untested at the distance, his tactical versatility and proven ability to carry weight suggest he can be competitive here.
Coming off a quick backup with a solid 5th place finish last start, he appears in peak fitness. While untested at the track and distance, his consistent form and proven ability at this class level make him a genuine contender.
Cielao brings perfect Gawler form and impressive recent performances, winning 4 of her last 7 starts including last start over 1500m at this track. Her versatility and proven ability at the distance make her well-suited to this race despite the class rise.
Her 3rd place finish last start at Murray Bridge suggests she's in good form, and her barrier draw gives her tactical options.
- 1st4Conni IslandAlysha Warren$5.50
- 2nd8Hysterical LadyTeagan Voorham$10.00
- 3rd1Flaming NavyCaitlin Tootell$2.90
- 4th7There Goes My HeroMatthew Chadwick$4.40
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Conni Island | 3 | Alysha Warren | Ms H Lehmann | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Hysterical Lady | 1 | Teagan Voorham | Peter & Belinda Blanch | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Flaming Navy | 7 | Caitlin Tootell | Travis Doudle | 57.5kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 7 | There Goes My Hero | 4 | Matthew Chadwick | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 54kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 3 | Headphones | 2 | Alana Livesey | Judy Streets | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Riche D'amour | 6 | Connor Murtagh | Ms R Day | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Star Valour | 9 | Caitlyn Munro | Simon Drewitt | 51kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Savsonic | 8 | Kayla Crowther | Stephen Theodore | 54kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Pearl Adios | 5 | Taylor Johnstone | A J Gluyas | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Cielao | 10 | Jessica Tzaferis | Michael Hickmott | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Danoro Prince | 1 | Ms S Williams | 54kg |
LJ Hooker Property Specialists / Gawler & Barossa Hcp (62)
Empire Grace brings strong consistent form with two wins and a second from her last five starts. While stepping up in class, she has tactical versatility from barrier 3 and should get an ideal run in midfield. Her 10-day turnaround is ideal, and the Jake Toeroek/Jolly-Potter combination is firing. The fast tempo should suit her finishing style.
From barrier 1, Kayla Crowther should be able to position her midfield with cover before unleashing a strong finish. Her last start 4th at Morphettville showed she's in good form, and the slight class rise is manageable given her consistent performances.
Global Turn brings strong recent form with a close 2nd last start at Morphettville. The weight (57kg) is a concern, but Jade Doyle knows her well and should give her every chance from barrier 7.
The advantageous barrier 2 draw and light weight of 55.5kg are significant positives. While her recent form has tapered slightly, she has proven ability on good tracks and the removal of blinkers could spark improvement.
- 1st2Truly ElsaJason Holder$13.00
- 2nd8Press ExpressTodd Pannell$8.50
- 3rd3Empire GraceJake Toeroek$3.50
- 4th11Meg's MagicTeagan Voorham$18.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Truly Elsa | 11 | Jason Holder | Darren & Aimee Magro | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Press Express | 9 | Todd Pannell | W F Francis & G Kent | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Empire Grace | 3 | Jake Toeroek | David Jolly & Justin Potter | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Meg's Magic | 4 | Teagan Voorham | Sarah Rutten | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Misludi | 1 | Kayla Crowther | P Stokes | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 5 | Glass Bay | 6 | S H Sit | James Short | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Chillcuz | 2 | Alysha Warren | Justin Pickering | 55.5kg | $3.70 |
| 8th | 6 | Footprints | 5 | Dylan Caboche | T L Day | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Global Turn | 7 | Jade Doyle | P Stokes | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 10th | 10 | She's Stylish | 10 | Caitlin Jones | Sarah Rutten | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Lunarshot | 8 | Lauren Stojakovic | Alexander Justice | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Kiss And Kaboom | 11 | G & N Searle & B Callanan | 57kg |
Contract Engineering (Bm72)
Grinzinger Bishop brings the strongest recent form, having won over this track and distance last start carrying 51.5kg. He's shown excellent consistency with a win and two placings from his last four starts. The moderate-fast tempo should suit his versatile racing pattern, and he drops 4.5kg from his last start fifth in a similar race.
Wild Winner brings excellent recent form, finishing a close second last start at Murray Bridge over 1800m. With a record of 3 wins, 4 seconds and 7 thirds from 17 starts, she's remarkably consistent. The step up in distance is the query, but her racing pattern suggests she'll handle it.
Longer Route brings solid recent form, finishing a strong second last start at Gawler over 1700m. He's been remarkably consistent with 4 top-4 finishes in his last 5 starts. The step up to 2107m is the main query, but his racing pattern suggests he'll handle it. Well-drawn in barrier 4 with top jockey Todd Pannell aboard, he should get an ideal run in midfield from where he can finish strongly.
She's been in consistent form with two seconds from her last three starts. While yet to win at this distance, she has shown staying ability and should appreciate the step up to 2107m.
- 1st9Magnetic EdgeDylan Caboche$41.00
- 2nd4Kirkliston BluBen Price$13.00
- 3rd11AlaingeSairyn Fawke$26.00
- 4th1Prince JofraS H Sit$26.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Magnetic Edge | 7 | Dylan Caboche | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Kirkliston Blu | 11 | Ben Price | Ms R Day | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Alainge | 2 | Sairyn Fawke | Garret Lynch | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Prince Jofra | 9 | S H Sit | Stephen Theodore | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Dual Fuel | 8 | Jason Holder | Shayne & Chelsea Cahill | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Yuri Royale | 5 | Alysha Warren | Ms P Trenwith | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Crimson Vine | 3 | Teagan Voorham | Sarah Rutten | 54.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Grinzinger Bishop | 10 | Caitlin Tootell | Kym Healy | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Harley'n'rose | 1 | Alana Livesey | G Richards & D Moyle | 52.5kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Wild Winner | 12 | Taylor Johnstone | A J Gluyas | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 5 | Imposing Suspect | 6 | Connor Murtagh | Sarah Rutten | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Longer Route | 4 | Todd Pannell | R W Huxtable | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
Gawler Arms Hotel Hcp (62)
Progressive mare showing excellent recent form with a close 2nd at this track last start. Gets in light at 54.5kg from a good draw and should settle midfield in a race that should be run at a solid tempo. Improving with each run and ready to break through in this grade.
Lightly-raced gelding showing excellent progression with a recent maiden win followed by a solid 5th in higher grade. Drawn to get a good run from barrier 5 and should handle the step up in trip based on his racing pattern. Progressive type with more upside.
Consistent gelding coming off a solid 2nd placing last start carrying the same weight. Second-up today where he should improve further and has shown good form this preparation. Will need to overcome the wide draw but has the class to be competitive. Topweight is the main concern but has earned it with his consistent performances. Likely to settle forward and give a good sight.
Has won at this track and distance previously and gets in with just 55kg from an ideal barrier 2 draw. Recent form is patchy but has shown he can produce when conditions suit.
- 1st11Mrs Penny CrackerTaylor Johnstone$5.00
- 2nd5Chur NibbleBen Price$2.20
- 3rd4Back Me Up BennyJake Toeroek$31.00
- 4th1Coorong TycoonConnor Murtagh$7.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Mrs Penny Cracker | 4 | Taylor Johnstone | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 54.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Chur Nibble | 5 | Ben Price | Travis Doudle | 58.5kg | $2.20 |
| 3rd | 4 | Back Me Up Benny | 1 | Jake Toeroek | Kristi Evans | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Coorong Tycoon | 9 | Connor Murtagh | D Clarken & O Macgillivray | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Mr Trafficanti | 2 | Alana Livesey | Waylon Hornhardt | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Morlaix | 6 | Rochelle Milnes | S G Padman | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Bower Boy | 13 | Jessica Tzaferis | S P Gower | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Think Tank | 11 | Kayla Crowther | M J Seyers | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 6 | The Last Dance | 8 | Sairyn Fawke | Garret Lynch | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Cuban Lord | 7 | Dylan Caboche | Waylon Hornhardt | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Dora Aurora | 3 | Margaret Collett | Justin Pickering | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Collated | 10 | Todd Pannell | M J Seyers | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 7 | Saint Boom | 14 | Stephen Theodore | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Eaglelou | 13 | Darren & Aimee Magro | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Shadow Hawk | 12 | Caitlyn Munro | Bill W Williams | 51kg |
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