Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Monday 19 January 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Gunnedah. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Highland Dancer draws the perfect barrier for this 1000m start at Gunnedah where inside gates are advantageous. The Osland/Weir combination has a solid 12% strike rate, and the application of a tongue tie first time suggests connections expect improvement. With a fast tempo likely, this runner should get an economical run from the inside gate and prove hard to beat.
Has previous experience at this track and distance with a 3rd placing. Shannen Llewellyn has ridden the mare before and understands her racing pattern.
Zo Frilling brings the strongest form credentials with 2 seconds and 3 thirds from 10 starts. Has placed at this distance previously and should be finishing strongly in this fast-tempo race. The wide draw is a concern but her consistent form makes her a major player.
Eezitosort draws perfectly in barrier 3 for this 1000m start at Gunnedah where inside gates are advantageous. The comprehensive gear changes (cross-over nose band, ear muffs pre-race, lugging bit, tongue tie) suggest connections have addressed any issues and expect a forward showing. Jenny Duggan is an experienced jockey who should position this runner ideally in a race that should favor on-pace types.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Kawatiri | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | G A O'Brien | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Highland Dancer | 1 | Mikayla Weir | Stirling Osland | 55.5kg | $1.75 |
| 3rd | 9 | Chasing Quivers | 8 | Anna Roper | Sally Torrens | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Eezitosort | 3 | Jenny Duggan | Melissa Dennett | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Tread The Boards | 5 | Billy Cray | Nikki Pollock | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 8 | King Lesong | 6 | Jacob Stiff | M R Mulholland | 52.5kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Envisioned | 2 | Deon Le Roux | S J Gleeson | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Spellecast | 11 | Luke Rolls | D J Hatch | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Shifa | 4 | Chelsea Hillier | Iky Marzato | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Deep Purple Reign | 9 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | James Dobie | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Zo Frilling | 10 | Nikki Pollock | 56.5kg |
Lightly-raced 3YO gelding showing significant improvement when second-up last start, finishing a close second at Inverell over 1050m. The step up to 1300m looks suitable based on his running style, and he maps to get an ideal on-pace position from barrier 3. Aaron Bullock (25% recent strike rate) is a significant jockey upgrade, and the significant class drop from Open company is a major positive.
Experienced 5YO gelding showing consistent form with a second and fourth in his last two starts. Has the experience edge over many rivals and maps to settle on-pace from barrier 9. Jake Pracey-Holmes retains the ride after a good effort last start. While yet to break through for a win, his consistency and tactical speed make him a genuine place chance in this field.
Second-up today where she's previously performed well, and gets a significant class drop from her previous racing. Luke Rolls (10% recent strike rate) is a positive jockey booking.
Gets in with just 53kg and drops significantly in class from her recent Class 1 run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Wolfcraig | 3 | Aaron Bullock | M K Mason | 57.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Kasumi | 8 | Brooke Stower | Gavin Groth | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Bold Bender | 2 | Mikayla Weir | Connie Greig | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Pillager | 9 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Kieren Hazelton | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Miss Heroic | 6 | Deon Le Roux | M Dykes | 53kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Written Legacy | 11 | Luke Rolls | Holly Williams | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Celebrating Light | 10 | Jacob Stiff | Sally Torrens | 52.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 4 | War Depawi | 4 | Zoe Hunt | Joseph Craig | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Our Boy Tom | 8 | Ms S Grills | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Star Of Kongo | 5 | Kody Nestor | R P Hartley | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Cada Estrella | 14 | Patrick Cleave | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Ellofaby | 7 | Anna Roper | Ben Blay | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Impatience | 1 | Emily Farr | Nicole Shields | 55kg | |
| Scr | 14 | The Palace | 12 | Holly Williams | 55.5kg |
Progressive gelding who has hit his straps with a win and narrow second in his last two starts. The fast tempo should suit his racing pattern, and Jenny Duggan's riding style fits well with his needs.
Mare with excellent credentials at the mile distance including a recent win at Quirindi. Andrew Gibbons is riding in excellent form with 4 wins from his last 20 rides, and the mare should get a nice midfield position.
Lightly-raced mare who broke through for her maiden win last start over the mile at Tamworth. She's drawn perfectly in barrier 3 which should allow her to secure a good position in the run. Chelsea Hillier is riding in excellent form with 4 wins from her last 20 rides. While she's rising in class, her progressive profile suggests there's more improvement to come.
Mare who has been racing in stronger company and drops significantly in class for this assignment. The wide barrier is a concern, but with the expected fast tempo, she should be able to find a position and finish strongly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Mr Chips | 7 | Jenny Duggan | Troy O'Neile | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 10 | Questionable | 3 | Chelsea Hillier | R P Northam | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Vastly | 5 | Brett Robb | 59kg | $31.00 | |
| 4th | 2 | Elite Power | 2 | Jacob Stiff | M R Mulholland | 56kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 16 | Tea Or Coffee | 15 | Aaron Bullock | Ben Blay | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Pampuni | 10 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Kieren Hazelton | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Bride Wars | 8 | Luke Rolls | Stirling Osland | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Sea Me Dance | 9 | Andrew Gibbons | S I Singleton | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 15 | The Drafter | 11 | Zoe Hunt | Kylie Kennedy | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Golden Fairy | 16 | Mikayla Weir | Connie Greig | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Casdaemon | 12 | Tilly McCarroll | Sally Torrens | 57kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Oakfield Echidna | 14 | D Lane | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Fierce Luva | 4 | Izzy Neale | Brett Robb | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Shine Your Light | 13 | John W Ramsey | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Aphelion | 1 | Brett Thompson | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Takethemoneyandrun | 10 | Gavin Groth | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Curcuma | 6 | Ms T Bell | 55kg |
Fulmen Filou brings solid staying credentials with consistent form including a win two starts back. His recent 2nd at Armidale over 1900m suggests he's ready for this trip, and the drop from BM66 company is significant. Cassey Williams knows the horse well with two placings from two rides, and he should be strong late despite the wide draw.
Eject brings solid recent form including a 3rd placing last start over 1900m at Armidale. The significant class drop from BM66 to BM58 is a major positive, and barrier 5 allows tactical flexibility. While his win strike rate is modest (2 from 17), he's consistently competitive and should be in the finish with Jenny Duggan aboard.
His last two runs resulted in narrow seconds, showing he's in peak form. The step up to 2150m looks suitable based on his strong finishing efforts, and Aaron Bullock (25% strike rate from last 20 rides) is a significant jockey booking. Maps to settle midfield with tactical options.
The 8yo gelding carries just 51kg with Grace Palmer's claim, a significant advantage over 2150m.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Charlie Bali | 4 | Deon Le Roux | Ms T Bell | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Fulmen Filou | 14 | Cassey Williams | R J Knight | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Eject | 5 | Jenny Duggan | Stirling Osland | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Descending Mist | 8 | Liberty Smyth | Stirling Osland | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Joshua | 2 | Mikayla Weir | Connie Greig | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Miss Defy | 7 | Anna Roper | Luke Pepper | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Final Impact | 10 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | M R Mulholland | 60.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Hoorini | 6 | Jacob Stiff | Brett Thompson | 52kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Bill Peyto | 13 | Grace Palmer | Ms J Clement | 51kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Cheeky Secrets | 1 | Zoe Hunt | W T Martyn | 53.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Nature Boy | 9 | Emily Farr | Ms L Selby | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Hardyo | 3 | Ryan Bradley | Ms J Clement | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 13th | 7 | Akauwheo | 12 | Shannen Llewellyn | G A O'Brien | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Spenzalot | 11 | Aaron Bullock | S I Singleton | 60kg |
His maiden win at Scone two back was impressive, and he has a consistent record of 1-1-1 from 5 starts. Aaron Bullock knows this horse well with a 33% strike rate from 3 rides, and the gelding handles Good tracks effectively. Despite the wide barrier, he has the class to overcome it.
This lightly-raced 3YO is showing progressive form with a record of 1-0-1 from 6 starts. While stepping up in class from maiden grade, he's well-weighted with 55kg and has drawn favorably in barrier 7. His early speed should allow him to take up a forward position in a race likely to be run at a very fast tempo.
Outlaw Annie brings a progressive profile with back-to-back placings followed by a last-start win at Orange. This 3YO filly has a solid record of 1-2-0 from 4 starts and performs well on Good tracks. Her racing pattern suggests she'll settle midfield and be running on strongly in a race likely to be run at a very fast tempo.
This 4YO mare has shown significant improvement in her recent form (5-4-6-1) and gets in with just 53kg.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Our Emily | 1 | Grace Palmer | John Bannister | 51kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 10 | Invincible Phantom | 7 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Kieren Hazelton | 55kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Maxandus | 12 | Aaron Bullock | Melissa Dennett | 60.5kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 7 | My Crown | 3 | Jacob Stiff | Brett Thompson | 52.5kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Frankie's Shout | 2 | Wendy Peel | Ms J Galea | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Outlaw Annie | 8 | Brooke Stower | Brett Robb | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Ichika | 6 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 2 | I'm Kenough | 9 | Mikayla Weir | Connie Greig | 60kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 3 | General Lamarque | 4 | Deon Le Roux | D J Hatch | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Zaibatsu | 10 | Dylan Stanley | Brett Thompson | 53.5kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Acira | 5 | Leanne Boyd | Gavin Groth | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Kobaybi | 11 | Anna Roper | W T Martyn | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
Nevermista brings the strongest recent form into this race with six placings from his last seven starts. The barrier 3 draw is perfect for his on-pace style at Gunnedah's 1000m start, and his record at this distance (8: 1-3-2) is solid. While he's rising in class, his consistency and tactical speed make him the standout.
Snatchreilly comes into this race in excellent form with a win and two placings from his last three starts. The barrier 4 draw suits his racing pattern at Gunnedah, and while he's rising in class, his consistent recent performances suggest he can be competitive.
Powerstone represents excellent value as a last-start winner at this track and class level. Her record at Gunnedah is impressive (8: 2-2-2), and she gets significant weight relief carrying just 54kg.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Haiku Star | 7 | Liberty Smyth | Melissa Dennett | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Nevermista | 3 | Shannen Llewellyn | Simon Casey | 59kg | $2.20 |
| 3rd | 5 | Gelsey | 2 | Luke Rolls | Tim McIntosh | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Acotango | 1 | Ryan Bradley | Ms J Clement | 52kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Snatchreilly | 4 | Deon Le Roux | D J Hatch | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Powerstone | 6 | Leanne Boyd | Gavin Groth | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Gold Smiles | 9 | Brooke Stower | Sally Torrens | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Adviser | 10 | Grace Palmer | Ms J Clement | 51kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Frankie's Shout | 3 | Ms J Galea | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | El Beatle | 11 | J A Sylvester | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Corvette Pride | 8 | Andrew Gibbons | W T Wilkes | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Invincible Faith | 5 | Ms L Selby | 55kg |
African Diamond brings strong recent form with a close 2nd last start over 1450m. The mare has been remarkably consistent with placings in 3 of 5 career starts. Draws perfectly in barrier 4 with experienced jockey Andrew Gibbons aboard, who has won on this horse before. While stepping up in class, her progressive profile and tactical versatility suggest she's ready for the challenge.
Crown Legend comes into this second-up after a solid 2nd placing at Gilgandra over 1200m. His second-up record shows 1 win from 2 attempts, suggesting improvement today. With 2 wins and 7 placings from 17 starts, he's a consistent performer who handles good tracks well. Aaron Bullock knows the horse and despite the wide draw, his tactical versatility should allow him to find a good position.
Quick Sharp is a progressive mare who scored impressively last start at Armidale over 1100m. With 2 wins from 8 starts, she's building an impressive record and should appreciate the likely fast tempo. The wide barrier is a concern, but her closing speed could see her finishing strongly.
Her disappointing last start can be forgiven as she was stepping up to 1400m, and the return to a shorter trip should suit. With just 4 career starts, she has significant scope for improvement and is well-positioned from barrier 6.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Crown Legend | 14 | Aaron Bullock | M D Griffith | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 8 | African Diamond | 4 | Andrew Gibbons | W T Wilkes | 56kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 17 | The Hulkbuster | 11 | Gaye-Lee Burgers | 55kg | $151.00 | |
| 4th | 12 | Yacht Girl | 6 | Billy Cray | S I Singleton | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Triple Triple | 7 | Anna Roper | Denim Wynen | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Pickaxe | 8 | Mikayla Weir | Connie Greig | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Crusader Razor | 10 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Nikki Hodgson | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Magic Sorcerer | 5 | Jacob Stiff | Sally Torrens | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 9 | As Expected | 3 | Emily Farr | Nicole Shields | 53.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Big Shot Legend | 15 | James Rogers | Kieren Hazelton | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Disco Prince | 13 | Luke Rolls | D J Hatch | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 12th | 16 | St Roy | 2 | Ryan Bradley | Ms J Clement | 52kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Quick Sharp | 12 | Chelsea Hillier | R P Northam | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Smiling Amos | 13 | Ridge Wilson | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Oakfield Peewee | 9 | D Lane | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Oakfield Earth | 1 | D Lane | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Lucky Ozzie | 16 | Brooke Stower | Gavin Groth | 55kg |
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