Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Thursday 15 January 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Newcastle Beaumont. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The Waterhouse & Bott-trained gelding should improve second-up and gets the services of in-form jockey Regan Bayliss who's striking at 30%. Despite the wide draw, he should get a nice trailing position and be strong late with natural improvement expected.
Good'n'you debuts for the strong Ryan & Alexiou stable with top jockey Kerrin McEvoy aboard. The perfect barrier draw (1) should see this runner take up a forward position in a race that may favor leaders. First-time lugging bit suggests connections are addressing any steering issues.
Fly The Wind showed promise on debut with a solid 3rd at Nowra on a Good track. The Matthew Smith-trained filly draws well in barrier 2 and should get a nice run in midfield. Molly Bourke retains the ride and knows the horse well after partnering in her debut.
The Peter Snowden-trained gelding has been a consistent placegetter (0-2-1 from 8 starts) and draws perfectly in barrier 4.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | California Command | 4 | Andrew Adkins | Peter Snowden | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Willingham | 9 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Good'n'you | 1 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58kg | $1.95 |
| 4th | 11 | Tahurangi | 3 | Alysha Collett | R L Pearse | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Miss Bugatti | 6 | Keagan Latham | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Fly The Wind | 2 | Molly Bourke | Matthew Smith | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Mikkie | 8 | Jay Ford | M, W & J Hawkes | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Bollente Boy | 7 | Dylan Gibbons | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 58kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Extremely Perfect | 11 | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Mark Of Glory | 3 | Ashley Morgan | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Prince De Vega | 5 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 56kg |
Impuriteze brings the strongest recent form into this race, finishing a close 2nd at Gosford when resuming. Second-up now and should be at peak fitness. The step up to 1350m looks suitable based on her racing pattern, and she handles soft ground adequately.
The strategic gear additions suggest connections are expecting a forward showing. Chad Schofield is a quality jockey booking, and the barrier draw allows tactical options. The stable rarely presents unprepared runners.
She's drawn perfectly in barrier 2 and has Keagan Latham aboard who knows the track well. Her soft track record (0-1-0 from 3 starts) suggests she'll handle conditions, and the inside draw should allow her to save ground throughout.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Asilah | 8 | Chad Schofield | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 4 | Impuriteze | 5 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 57kg | $2.10 |
| 3rd | 1 | Defendant | 1 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Maximum Ride | 9 | Anna Roper | D Lane | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Stormzino | 3 | Amy Mc Lucas | G Portelli | 56kg | $201.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Introspective | 4 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Mark Of Glory | 6 | Dylan Gibbons | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Promises Made | 11 | Lee Magorrian | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Resume | 2 | Keagan Latham | M S Minervini | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Easy Trapezee | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | Allan Kehoe | 55.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Delicious Derek | 10 | Joshua Parr | C J Waller | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Mind Ya Bizz | 14 | Brad Widdup | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Sun To Me | 14 | P M Perry | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Flying Wahine | 12 | Jay Ford | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Movie Night | 13 | Andrew Adkins | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg |
The mare has a solid place record (1-2 from 7 starts) and should be suited by the anticipated fast tempo. Reece Jones has ridden her before and knows her racing pattern.
Aeternum has shown consistency with two placings from two career starts. Well-drawn in barrier 2 and should get a good run in transit.
Despite poor recent form, this mare has placed previously (1-2 from 14 starts) and gets the services of in-form jockey Grant Buckley (25% recent strike rate). The good barrier draw and potential for improvement make her an interesting longshot proposition.
The mare is well-drawn in barrier 5 and carries just 53kg. While she hasn't won in 9 starts, she has placed previously and could improve sharply in this easier company.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Embrace The Wind | 4 | Chad Schofield | John Thompson | 58.5kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Tendi | 1 | Olivia Chambers | J A Steinmetz | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Unjust | 5 | Shannen Llewellyn | J M Sharah | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Tesorino | 9 | Ashley Morgan | Ms L Munce | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Aeternum | 2 | Jay Ford | Ms K Buchanan | 58.5kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 7 | Oakfield Mars | 7 | Reece Jones | D Lane | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 4 | I Want This | 8 | Jess Taylor | Allan Kehoe | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Lucky Monkey | 3 | Grant Buckley | Ms K Outtrim | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Kingdom Heart | 10 | Alysha Collett | David Pfieffer | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 9 | The Third One | 6 | Anna Roper | D Lane | 56kg | $101.00 |
Ferinzo returns from a lengthy spell but brings an impressive record of 1 win and 1 second from just 2 starts. His only win came second-up over a similar distance. The barrier draw is ideal, and he gets the services of Joshua Parr. The removal of blinkers is interesting but may help him settle better in a race with likely fast tempo.
Steel Knight represents significant value dropping back from Listed and Group company. While his first-up record isn't stellar, the significant class drop compensates, and Mollie Fitzgerald knows the track well.
Iron Fury brings the strongest recent form, having placed in his last two starts in similar company. The likely fast tempo suits his racing pattern, and Ashley Morgan is a capable jockey who should give him every chance from barrier 2.
Her first-up record (1-1-0 from 3) is encouraging, and she's dropping significantly in class from BM72 company. Chad Schofield is in good form with 4 wins from his last 20 rides.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Ferinzo | 5 | Joshua Parr | Jake Hull | 57.5kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 8 | Perle De Chocolat | 1 | Jay Ford | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Bianca Mia | 6 | Regan Bayliss | Brad Widdup | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Glenbower | 8 | Lee Magorrian | Liam Ruddy | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Steel Knight | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Bon Elton | 3 | Reece Jones | G M Brown | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Gem Tycoon | 9 | Olivia Chambers | Bjorn Baker | 54kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Harlex | 4 | Keagan Latham | P M Perry | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Iron Fury | 2 | Ashley Morgan | Nathan Doyle | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Efharisto | 10 | Chad Schofield | C Maher | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Pelosa | 11 | Dylan Gibbons | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Sneaky Choice | 8 | Brad Widdup | 55.5kg |
The Nathan Doyle-trained gelding appears to have considerable upside as a lightly-raced 3YO.
Herman Said brings solid credentials with a win and two placings from five starts. The 3YO gelding drops significantly in class here after racing in stronger company. The addition of blinkers for the first time could sharpen him up, and his soft track record (1 win from 1 start) suggests he'll handle conditions. The Lees/Gibbons combination is always respected.
Etoile Filante brings solid recent form with consecutive third placings in similar company. While his win strike rate is modest (1 from 10), he's been consistent with a 30% place rate and has shown he can handle soft tracks with a placing from two attempts.
While his overall record is modest (1-2-0 from 14 starts), he's shown ability on soft tracks with a win from six attempts and appears to be finding form at the right time.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Herman Said | 8 | Dylan Gibbons | K A Lees | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 11 | Heroic Deed | 11 | Ashley Morgan | Nathan Doyle | 55.5kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Etoile Filante | 6 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 14 | Sneaky Choice | 10 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Fast Blue | 3 | Siena Grima | T J Bartley | 52.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Chicalote | 9 | Reece Jones | Mick Attard | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 5 | All Too Sneaky | 5 | Anna Roper | D Lane | 55.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Egypitian's Reward | 2 | Zac Wadick | Joseph Ible | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Oakfield Pluto | 7 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 10th | 10 | Flats | 12 | Olivia Chambers | Ms W Haynes | 53.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Rose Of Dubai | 1 | Chad Schofield | M S Minervini | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Bianca Mia | 12 | Brad Widdup | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | London Star | 13 | Ms T Bateup | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Lune D'excellence | 4 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 55.5kg |
Progressive 4YO gelding coming off a strong last-start win at Wyong over this distance. Has shown tactical versatility and handles soft going well (1-4-2 from 9 starts). Maps to get a perfect midfield position from barrier 5 and should be strong through the line.
Lightly-raced 3YO from the Waller stable who brings strong form credentials despite the class rise. His win at Kembla two starts back was impressive, and he wasn't disgraced last start at Canterbury. Gets the services of Kerrin McEvoy and should get an ideal run from barrier 4.
Lightly-raced 3YO colt from the Snowden yard resuming from a spell. Has shown ability in limited starts with a strong record on heavy tracks (1-0-1 from 2). Drawn well in barrier 3 and should get a good position in running. The main query is his fitness first-up, but the stable is adept at having them ready. Represents each-way value.
Gets the services of in-form jockey Grant Buckley (5 wins from last 20 rides) and draws the inside barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Angara | 8 | Anna Roper | P M Perry | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Danish Prince | 6 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Justice Warrior | 5 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms K Buchanan | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 5 | Powerhouse | 3 | Alysha Collett | Peter Snowden | 58.5kg | $2.80 |
| 5th | 6 | Damascus Calling | 1 | Grant Buckley | Mick Attard | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Beechworth | 4 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $3.20 |
| 7th | 8 | Executive Decision | 7 | William A Stanley | Mark Cross | 53kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Triple Triple | 2 | Denim Wynen | 56.5kg |
Lightly-raced Capitalist filly showing rapid improvement, winning her last two starts including a BM64 at Gosford. Though stepping up to 1350m for the first time, her racing pattern suggests the distance will suit. Regan Bayliss (30% strike rate from last 20 rides) maintains the partnership after their last-start win. Progressive profile and tactical versatility make her the standout.
Consistent mare with strong recent form including a win two starts back at Gosford. Well drawn in barrier 3 to utilize her tactical speed, though stepping up to 1350m for the first time is the query.
Perfectly drawn in barrier 1 to utilize her tactical speed and has proven ability on soft tracks. While her win strike rate is modest (14%), her recent form suggests she's ready to run well again, especially with the weight relief compared to some rivals.
Four-year-old mare coming off an impressive win at Canberra and now second-up from a spell with a good second-up record (1 win from 2 attempts).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Miss Busslinger | 4 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 59.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Siebert | 8 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 5 | November Air | 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Can't Touch This | 3 | Mitch Stapleford | Matthew Smith | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Oakfield Mamselle | 2 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 60.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Air Kiss | 6 | Anna Roper | Ms K Gavenlock | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 11 | My Mate Kate | 11 | Ben Lees | 55.5kg | $71.00 | |
| 8th | 7 | Listins Lass | 1 | Jeff Penza | J D Cooper | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Atlantic Diva | 7 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Ahellbenda | 9 | Chad Schofield | Richard Litt | 60kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Isla Negra | 12 | Grant Buckley | M, W & J Hawkes | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Outcast Girl | 10 | Deanne Panya | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 56kg |
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