Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Sunday 4 January 2026
Our top pick won 0 of 8 races at Wodonga. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Lightly-raced 3YO gelding who showed promise on debut when finishing 2nd over 1600m at Cranbourne 15 days ago. The step up to 2050m looks suitable based on his running style, and the Mick Laurie stable is adept with staying types. Teodore Nugent is a significant jockey booking, and as a second career start, natural improvement is expected. Clear top selection.
3YO gelding from the Adrian Corboy stable who is second-up from a spell after a fair 3rd placing at Wangaratta over 1590m. Has previously raced in much stronger company including Listed grade at Flemington, representing a significant class drop. Drawn well in barrier 4 and will be suited by the moderate tempo.
4YO gelding from the Payne stable who has been knocking on the door with consistent form in similar grade maidens. The Payne stable excels with staying types, and from barrier 5, he should get a nice midfield position. Main danger to the top pick.
4YO gelding who has previously placed at this track and distance, finishing 3rd at Wodonga over 2050m on a Heavy 8 track. Likely to be on-pace in a race lacking genuine speed, which could give him an advantage. Brittany Button knows the horse well.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Aggressive | 4 | Cory Parish | Adrian Corboy | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Admire Fluke | 6 | Teodore Nugent | M M Laurie | 58kg | $1.24 |
| 3rd | 6 | Brookers Turbo | 1 | Lachlan King | Jody Thompson | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Kanobba | 3 | Jake Duffy | Sean Mott | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Giddy Up Bankcheck | 2 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Harry Caviar | 5 | Brittany Button | G W Egan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Sasterion | 5 | Rhys Mc Leod | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 59.5kg |
Lightly-raced stayer with significant upside coming off a dominant maiden win over 2450m at Geelong. Has shown tactical versatility in his races and boasts a perfect second-up record. While stepping up in class, he appears to have considerable scope for improvement and should handle the Good track conditions. Blaike McDougall booking is a positive.
Seasoned performer dropping significantly in class after a solid 5th at Seymour. Has strong form on Good tracks with 3 wins and 5 placings from 16 starts. Tactical versatility allows options from barrier 5, which is advantageous at Wodonga. The weight is a concern but class edge compensates. Lachlan King knows the horse well.
Progressive stayer coming off a solid 3rd over 2234m at Seymour. The 2050m journey looks ideal based on recent performances. Barrier 8 requires some tactical riding but has the ability to overcome it.
Seasoned campaigner dropping significantly in class with the addition of blinkers for the first time. While recent form is concerning, the class drop and gear change could spark significant improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Lika Wreckin' Ball | 2 | Cory Parish | J G Symons & S Laxon | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Macy Moon | 4 | Lachlan King | G W Egan | 62kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Furtherest Point | 7 | Blaike Mc Dougall | M C Kent | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Up And Under | 3 | Logan McNeil | D M Noonan | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Blue Ismay | 6 | Teodore Nugent | T Busuttin & N Young | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 3 | I'llbethere | 5 | Rhys Mc Leod | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 59kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 5 | Speak | 6 | D M Noonan | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Darn Hot Miss | 2 | Ben Brisbourne | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Adare Manor | 1 | Milos Bunjevac | P Donnelly | 54kg |
Lightly-raced 3YO gelding showing significant improvement with a strong second placing last start over this distance. Well-drawn in barrier 2 which is advantageous at Wodonga, and the lightweight of 55kg is another positive. The Ben Brisbourne-trained runner looks ready to break through.
Experienced mare showing consistent form with three third placings from her last four starts. Her midfield running style should be suited by the expected fast tempo. While yet to win from 14 starts, her consistency makes her a strong place chance.
Lightly-raced mare showing progressive form with a strong third placing last start at Wangaratta. With only three career starts, there's significant upside potential. The Adrian Corboy-trained runner should be suited by the expected fast tempo and has the experienced Cory Parish aboard.
Has placed third twice at this track/distance and has a record of 2:0-0-1 at Wodonga. Will be suited by the expected fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Bannerlu | 8 | Cory Parish | Adrian Corboy | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Midnight In Minori | 5 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms D Scott | 57.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 2 | Coral Jet | 10 | Lachlan King | Steven King | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 5 | King Kauffo | 2 | Alice Kennedy | Ben Brisbourne | 55kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 1 | All The Moves | 7 | Logan McNeil | J E & C Ledger | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Hellofa Rebel | 3 | Brittany Button | Ms R Hoysted | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Deep Stream | 9 | Nathan Punch | R Tait | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Star Of The Nile | 1 | Teodore Nugent | J G Symons & S Laxon | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Surreal Grace | 6 | Jason Lyon | C D Widdison | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Sparkels Dior | 4 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh Meyervale | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
Tallingas Immortal brings strong metropolitan form to this provincial maiden, having competed admirably in higher grade races at Sandown and Caulfield. The significant class drop is key, and her last start second placing when fresh suggests she's ready to peak second-up. The likely fast tempo will suit her closing style, and she's proven on soft tracks with a placing from three attempts.
Very Torquee brings solid consistency to this race with two seconds and a third from four career starts. His two runs at Wodonga have both resulted in second placings, suggesting he handles this track well. The removal of blinkers is interesting but may help him settle better in a race with anticipated fast tempo. Drawn ideally in barrier 5 and should be right in the finish again.
Silver Top Ridge showed promise on debut with a strong third placing at Wangaratta over this distance. She returns from a 133-day spell but has a good first-up record with that placing coming when fresh. The mare is proven on soft tracks and should appreciate the likely fast tempo, allowing her to settle back and run on strongly. The wide barrier is a concern but her closing style may mitigate this.
Startyourengine is an interesting debutant from the powerful Hayes stable. The addition of a lugging bit and winkers first-up suggests connections are expecting a forward showing. Drawn perfectly in barrier 3 and likely to utilize early speed to be prominent in a race where the track bias may favor inside barriers and leaders.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Very Torquee | 5 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 12 | Tallingas Immortal | 7 | Milos Bunjevac | Matthew Hahne | 56kg | $1.75 |
| 3rd | 9 | Silver Top Ridge | 11 | Cory Parish | Sylvia Thompson | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Jumpin' Jewellette | 12 | Justin W Stanley | Nathan Newton | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 15 | Brickee | 1 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Brilliant Bull Ant | 2 | Holly Durnan | Olivia Osborne | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Startyourengine | 3 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Prince Of Love | 6 | Emily Pozman | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Setlin Ace | 9 | Josh Richards | Debbie Delphin | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Nellies Wish | 8 | Jason Lyon | Heath Maclean | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Culpable | 4 | Cassidy Hill | G Boucher | 53kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Trust In Chad | 16 | D J O'Prey | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Harford | 15 | Jake Duffy | Anthony Chibnall | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Zousouth | 13 | A & S Freedman | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Carramar | 12 | Logan McNeil | J E & C Ledger | 58kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Divine Bellini | 10 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg |
The Quiet Immortal brings the strongest recent form into this race with a close second at Wangaratta over 1170m. Well-drawn in barrier 5 with Lachlan King aboard, he maps to get a perfect midfield position and finish strongly.
Miss Navratilova brings a perfect place record of 2 seconds from 2 starts and draws the inside barrier which is advantageous at Wodonga. The Hayes-trained filly gets in with just 54.5kg and should get a perfect run along the rail.
He's proven at the distance with a 2nd placing over 1400m and has been a consistent performer with 2 seconds and 1 third from 9 starts. The wide barrier is a concern, but his strong finishing ability should help overcome this.
The removal of blinkers could help her settle better, and the lightweight of 54.5kg is a significant advantage. The step up to 1400m should suit her finishing style, especially with the predicted fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Moral Turpitude | 8 | Rhys Mc Leod | Erin Maher | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | The Quiet Immortal | 4 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 58kg | $2.05 |
| 3rd | 12 | Detroit Dreaming | 6 | Rose Hammond | G Eurell | 54.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 14 | Miss Navratilova | 1 | Emily Pozman | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 54.5kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 10 | I See You Baby | 3 | Cory Parish | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 3 | I Am Titan | 5 | Josh Richards | T G Eurell | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Gottaluvsport | 7 | Teodore Nugent | M M Laurie | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Luja Attitude | 9 | Logan McNeil | Sylvia Thompson | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Eyespy The Eagle | 10 | Cassidy Hill | G Boucher | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Zain | 2 | Justin W Stanley | Nathan Newton | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Canbecostly | 7 | Jake Duffy | A & J Williams | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Nostro Roccia | 12 | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Eyewhykaywhykay | 4 | C D Widdison | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Fast Empress | 13 | Ben Brisbourne | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Tallingas Flame | 14 | Matthew Hahne | 57.5kg |
Steve's Way brings strong credentials with two wins from four starts at Wodonga and a solid record at the distance. Coming back from higher class races including a BM74, this mare should find this BM62 more suitable. Her consistent form includes a close third at this track in November. The 10-day spacing from her last run is ideal, and she maps to get a good midfield position from barrier 7.
While carrying top weight, this gelding has been racing consistently in similar company with strong performances at Sandown-Lakeside and Kilmore. The good track suits based on his record, and Jake Duffy should give him every chance from the inside draw.
Torn presents as a strong each-way chance second-up from a spell, with a good record when racing second-up (1 win from 2 starts). He has mostly raced in higher class races and has a previous placing at this track and distance. While the wide barrier is a concern on Wodonga's tight-turning track, his class edge and second-up pattern suggest he can overcome this disadvantage.
His last start second at Wagga was full of merit, and he drops significantly in weight here with 53.5kg. The 10-day spacing between runs is ideal, and his midfield running style should suit the likely moderate-fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Flash Of Dallas | 3 | Lachlan King | Dominic Sutton | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Steve's Way | 6 | Cory Parish | C D Widdison | 56kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Amber Star | 2 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 6 | Adki | 1 | Amy Herrmann | M & L Cerchi | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Torn | 8 | Alice Kennedy | Ben Brisbourne | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Goats On Oats | 4 | Brendan Ward | Sylvia Thompson | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Novel Approach | 7 | Hannah Edgley | K J Aldous | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Gwennybegg | 9 | Cassidy Hill | G Boucher | 51kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Keith | 5 | Ella Bent | Ms D Scott | 53.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Wings Of Carmen | 3 | Matthew Hahne | 57kg |
Guru Two brings strong consistent form with a recent 2nd placing at Wagga just 10 days ago. Has an excellent record at Wodonga (1-1-0 from 3 starts) and draws perfectly in barrier 2 for this tight-turning track. The class rise is the main concern, but he appears ready to handle it.
Three Musketeers comes off a strong 2nd placing at Wangaratta over 1400m just 12 days ago. Has proven ability at this distance with a win from 2 starts and handles Good tracks well (2-1-2 from 8 starts). The barrier draw (7) is less than ideal for Wodonga's tight turns, but his improving form and versatile racing pattern should allow him to overcome this. Class rise is the main query.
King Incanto brings consistent form with a 5th at Seymour and 2nd at Wodonga in recent starts. Has experience at this track with a 2nd placing, which is valuable at Wodonga's unique layout. Well-drawn in barrier 6 and has a versatile racing style that should suit this race. The main concerns are the top weight of 60.5kg and limited success on Good tracks, but his overall consistency keeps him in contention.
Comes off a solid 2nd placing last start and has a good record on Good tracks (3-1-3 from 13 starts).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Foreman's Gully | 11 | Faith Collins | R P Wellington | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Lulu Darling | 6 | Jake Duffy | Michael Huglin | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 14 | Raven's Silver | 9 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Three Musketeers | 5 | Teodore Nugent | Andrew Dale | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 7 | This Is The Moment | 10 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 60.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Guru Two | 1 | Jason Lyon | P F Maher | 59.5kg | $2.90 |
| 7th | 6 | King Incanto | 4 | Cory Parish | Andrew Dale | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Engeline | 8 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Tallingas Indirose | 3 | Milos Bunjevac | Matthew Hahne | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Gin O'clock | 2 | Ruby Lamont | Grant White | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 2 | British Poet | 3 | Emily Pozman | Andrew Dale | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Ensign Parker | 12 | L J Fairhall | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Fourthtimelucky | 7 | Cassidy Hill | C D Widdison | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Annotate | 1 | Ms H Powell | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Mongolian Mission | 13 | D T O'Brien | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Touxlove | 8 | Marcus O'Connor | 58.5kg |
His Good track record is impressive (6:1-3-1) and he's well-weighted with 60kg. The likely fast tempo will suit his racing pattern, allowing him to settle midfield and finish strongly.
The mare is well-drawn in barrier 5 and should get an ideal midfield position in the likely fast-tempo race. While her last start was disappointing, she's dropping in class here and her overall consistency (18:2-4-1) suggests she can bounce back strongly.
His second-up record is excellent (3:2-0-1) and he's dropping significantly in class.
Turnaquid represents excellent value given her consistent recent form with 4 placings from her last 6 starts. While her win strike rate is modest (12%) and her Wodonga record isn't stellar, her current form suggests she's ready to run a big race, especially with the likely fast tempo suiting her racing pattern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Reasonable Point | 5 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Turnaquid | 8 | Teodore Nugent | Andrew Dale | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 12 | Killimicat | 7 | Nathan Punch | Sylvia Thompson | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Shyamalan | 6 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Magic Leprechaun | 12 | Rhys Mc Leod | Andrew Dale | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Star Of Ida | 15 | Holly Durnan | Heath Maclean | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Frosted In Time | 9 | Cory Parish | Ms A Macpherson | 60kg | $1.95 |
| 8th | 10 | Angel Of The Sea | 2 | Milos Bunjevac | R P Wellington | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Just Google Me | 1 | Ella Bent | S Spackman | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Toompine | 13 | Jake Duffy | Sylvia Thompson | 62.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Toyz In Zouland | 4 | Jason Lyon | C D Widdison | 57kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Majestic Reward | 10 | Brendan Ward | C D Widdison | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Loveofmylife | 14 | Josh Richards | Andrew Dale | 54kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Bobotov | 3 | Brittany Button | R P Wellington | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Hollerloud | 14 | Andrew Dale | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Mahjing | 11 | C J Davis | 54kg |
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