★ Top pick2nd
6Invinciboo
Invinciboo stands out on pure form with two strong placings at Armidale (2nd over 1100m Soft5, 3rd over 1100m Good4) showing track affinity on turning circuit.
New South Wales · Monday 5 January 2026
Armidale tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 6 races at Armidale. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/633%
Any tip won5/683%
Top pick placed6/6100%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Armidale Cup Day 13th March Country Boosted Mdn
14:25 local1300mMaiden$30,000
Winner3. Bride WarsSP $4.00
2nd pick3rd
2Albert's Pick
Barrier 2 perfect for Armidale's tight turns and leader bias (25% win rate).
3rd pick6th
5Hard Truth
Second-up stats supportive (1 place from 2), light weight advantage in compressed scale, and recent 4th shows fitness. Value place chance in leader-biased country maiden.
Value pick5th
7Pathelia
Pathelia offers value first-up after 118-day spell with solid pre-spell form (3rd Scone CL1, 2nd Quirindi).
- 1st3Bride WarsLuke Rolls$4.00
- 2nd6InvincibooBen Looker$2.70
- 3rd2Albert's PickChelsea Hillier$3.50
- 4th4CurcumaBilly Cray$101.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Bride Wars | 6 | Luke Rolls | Stirling Osland | 56.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Invinciboo | 1 | Ben Looker | Jacob Perrett | 56.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 2 | Albert's Pick | 2 | Chelsea Hillier | Troy O'Neile | 56.5kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Curcuma | 3 | Billy Cray | Ms T Bell | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Pathelia | 4 | John W Ramsey | 56.5kg | $4.40 | |
| 6th | 5 | Hard Truth | 5 | Cassey Williams | K C Smith | 54.5kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Heathcliff | 7 | Aaron Bullock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 59kg |
XXXX Gold (Bm58)
15:00 local1900mBenchmark 58$27,000
Winner4. Gold CapitalSP $1.85
★ Top pick2nd
3Fulmen Filou
Strongest win chance in BM58 volatility.
2nd pick5th
8Questionable
Questionable shows sharp improvement with recent Tamworth maiden win, barrier 3 and light weight suit inside bias and weight scale. Soft track ok (1:0-0-0 but recent form good), midfield position ideal for tempo. Strong place chance behind top pick in high-volatility BM58.
3rd pickWon
4Gold Capital
Solid place threat with Bullock.
Value pick3rd
7Eject
- 1st4Gold CapitalAaron Bullock$1.85
- 2nd3Fulmen FilouLuke Rolls$3.80
- 3rd7EjectBen Looker$9.50
- 4th6Charlie BaliMikayla Weir$15.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Gold Capital | 7 | Aaron Bullock | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 58.5kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 3 | Fulmen Filou | 2 | Luke Rolls | R J Knight | 60kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Eject | 4 | Ben Looker | Stirling Osland | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Charlie Bali | 5 | Mikayla Weir | Ms T Bell | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Questionable | 3 | Chelsea Hillier | R P Northam | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Sonder | 1 | Cassey Williams | Stirling Osland | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Code Of Silence | 9 | Leanne Boyd | Ms V McLennan | 52kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Nature Boy | 8 | Ms L Selby | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Better Yet | 6 | Colleen Krahnen | Indiana Turner | 56kg |
Hahn Super Dry Hcp (C2)
15:35 local1400mClass 2$27,000
Winner5. Need A MiracleSP $2.45
★ Top pickWon
5Need A Miracle
Need A Miracle stands out on form with consistent recent placings at this level, strong Armidale exposure (3:0-2-1), and proven wet track ability (soft/heavy wins). Barrier 3 aids positioning on leader-biased Armidale 1400m chute start. Recent 3rd at Tamworth 1400m behind superior field shows fitness; midfield map perfect for tempo.
2nd pick2nd
8Age Of Aquarius
Age Of Aquarius offers strong place claims dropping significantly in class with proven Armidale success (2:1-0-1). Recent 3rd here in higher grade highlights ability; light 55kg and gear stability aid on Soft 5. Midfield runner can capitalise on moderate-fast tempo in tight circuit favouring on-pace types over backmarkers.
3rd pick5th
7Steel Claws
Steel Claws maps as likely leader from barrier 1, suiting Armidale's tight turns and leader bias (25% win rate). Recent Quirindi maiden win and multiple soft places (4:0-2-0) fit Soft 5.
Value pick4th
1Regatta
Barrier 2 positions perfectly as likely leader on Armidale 1400m where early speed dominates.
- 1st5Need A MiraclePeter Graham$2.45
- 2nd8Age Of AquariusBen Looker$3.80
- 3rd4Shine Your LightMikayla Weir$9.00
- 4th1RegattaChelsea Hillier$14.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Need A Miracle | 3 | Peter Graham | Paul Isaac | 56kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 8 | Age Of Aquarius | 6 | Ben Looker | Holly Williams | 55kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 4 | Shine Your Light | 7 | Mikayla Weir | John W Ramsey | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Regatta | 2 | Chelsea Hillier | J P Drake | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Steel Claws | 1 | Jenny Duggan | Troy O'Neile | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Semeco | 4 | Luke Rolls | D J Hatch | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Cooma Hut | 5 | Billy Cray | Nikki Pollock | 57kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Bolt Away Now | 8 | Leeshelle Small | Zach Hatch | 55.5kg |
Stone & Wood Mdn Plate
16:10 local1100mMaiden$27,000
Winner5. Corvette PrideSP $9.00
★ Top pick2nd
7Rubinsky
Soft track record 1:0-1-0 ideal for today's Soft 5. Barrier 5 perfect for Armidale sprint chute start favouring inside. Trainer Hull in form; fast tempo suits midfield map. Best class/form balance despite light experience.
2nd pick3rd
2Sipping Shamus
Soft record 1:0-1-0 suits conditions. First-up stats 1:0-1-0 positive. Northam stable reliable provincials. Wide draw (10) hurts on leader-biased Armidale 1100m chute, but closing ability may exploit fast tempo. Solid place chance.
3rd pickScratched
6Kawatiri
Armidale prior run; barrier 8 workable. Soft record 4:0-0-2 but improving trend suits fast tempo for closers.
Value pickWon
5Corvette Pride
Corvette Pride maps ideally from barrier 1 on tight turning Armidale 1100m favouring inside. Light 55.5kg helps; soft record 4:0-0-1. Fast tempo may aid forward run.
- 1st5Corvette PrideShae Wilkes$9.00
- 2nd7RubinskyBen Looker$2.40
- 3rd2Sipping ShamusChelsea Hillier$3.10
- 4th1Dunstall The GunAaron Bullock$7.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Corvette Pride | 1 | Shae Wilkes | W T Wilkes | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Rubinsky | 5 | Ben Looker | Jake Hull | 57kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 2 | Sipping Shamus | 10 | Chelsea Hillier | R P Northam | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 1 | Dunstall The Gun | 12 | Aaron Bullock | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Stainless Steel | 3 | Mikayla Weir | P J Cunningham | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Tread The Boards | 4 | Billy Cray | Nikki Pollock | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Imotosan | 9 | Nick Palmer | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 53.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Shifa | 2 | Ella Drew | Iky Marzato | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Smash 'em | 7 | Leeshelle Small | P H Bloomfield | 55kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Kahu | 11 | Luke Rolls | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Kawatiri | 8 | G A O'Brien | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Go North | 6 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 55.5kg |
James Squire Ginger Beer Country Boosted Hcp (C1)
16:50 local1300mClass 1$30,000
Winner1. DubSP $1.65
★ Top pickWon
1Dub
Improving pattern 521 last three, 43% place rate, suits Armidale midfield map in fast tempo. Bullock upgrade key despite class rise and unproven 1300m. Strongest credentials in volatile CL1.
2nd pick8th
6Think Pi
Think Pi earned Armidale win 29 days ago (1100m maiden), only horse with track success here (1:1-0-0). Recent form 7891 shows improvement, middle barrier 8 aligns with bias (15% win rate). Fast tempo may suit if leaders over-race, class rise concern but local knowledge trumps in country CL1.
3rd pick6th
4Cosmic Bling
50% win rate but form 17 declining into class rise.
Value pick5th
3Great Cosmic
Good 4 record 3:1-0-0, winkers debut may sharpen.
- 1st1DubAaron Bullock$1.65
- 2nd10En PrimeurLeeshelle Small$61.00
- 3rd8BrighellaLuke Rolls$12.00
- 4th7WokouElla Drew$16.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Dub | 5 | Aaron Bullock | M K Mason | 59.5kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 10 | En Primeur | 7 | Leeshelle Small | Philip Duffy | 53kg | $61.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Brighella | 3 | Luke Rolls | D J Hatch | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Wokou | 2 | Ella Drew | P J Cunningham | 53kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Great Cosmic | 10 | Mikayla Weir | Melanie O'Gorman | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Cosmic Bling | 1 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Jamacri | 6 | Chelsea Hillier | R P Northam | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Think Pi | 8 | Ben Looker | Troy O'Neile | 56kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Naftali | 9 | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Griffinstown Girl | 4 | Cassey Williams | Stirling Osland | 53kg |
Tooheys New (Bm58)
17:30 local1100mBenchmark 58$27,000
Winner4. Quick SharpSP $2.90
★ Top pick3rd
2Snatchreilly
Armidale twice-placed, barrier 4 suits, likely leader in fast tempo. Solid Good track form (8:1-3-0).
2nd pick6th
5The Nephilim
Barrier 1 upgrades The Nephilim significantly on tight Armidale sprint start favouring inside. Recent Ballarat Class1 4th respectable, winkers back aids focus. Young gelding with win potential despite rise; inside draw exploits weak leader bias (13% win), suits secondary closer advantage. Solid each-way.
3rd pickScratched
9Koondeeman
Koondeeman stands out on pure form with unmatched Armidale stats (15 starts, 3 wins) including 3-1-1 at 1100m. Recent 3rd here in BM58 confirms fitness; barrier 3 perfect for leader-biased chute start. Good track record solid despite soft preference. Outclasses others on local form despite fast tempo favouring closers slightly. Best win chance in high-volatility BM58.
Value pickWon
4Quick Sharp
Second up stats positive, light weight suits. Barrier 9 concern but improving mare can finish strongly in fast tempo.
- 1st4Quick SharpLeeshelle Small$2.90
- 2nd3Lord Of The SunJenny Duggan$5.50
- 3rd2SnatchreillyGrady Spokes$3.50
- 4th7La NarradoraCassey Williams$7.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Quick Sharp | 9 | Leeshelle Small | R P Northam | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Lord Of The Sun | 6 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Snatchreilly | 4 | Grady Spokes | D J Hatch | 61kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 7 | La Narradora | 10 | Cassey Williams | Stirling Osland | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Evocator | 7 | Scott Sweedman | Danni Schreck | 63.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 5 | The Nephilim | 1 | Chelsea Hillier | Ms T Bell | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 10 | Fighting Sheriff | 2 | Ella Drew | Danni Schreck | 53kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Set To Prophet | 5 | Ms L Selby | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Lady Billie | 8 | Aaron Bullock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Koondeeman | 3 | Billy Cray | Ms T Bell | 56.5kg |
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