Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Friday 23 January 2026
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Port Macquarie. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Bohemian Art brings the strongest recent form to this race, finishing a close 2nd at this track over 1500m just 17 days ago. The mare has tactical versatility to settle midfield and should be suited by the likely fast tempo. Represents the most reliable winning chance.
The Kris Lees-trained gelding has drawn well in barrier 3 and gets the services of in-form jockey Aaron Bullock who's riding at 25% for his last 20 rides. Still lightly raced with upside after just 2 starts.
The 3YO gelding has drawn perfectly in barrier 1 which should allow him to take up a forward position in the run. Jockey Mollie Fitzgerald has a strong record at this track with 3 wins from 11 rides. Should be suited by the likely fast tempo.
Now second-up from a spell, the mare should have natural improvement and looks well suited stepping up to 1500m.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Castelle | 7 | Luke Rolls | M S Minervini | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Surpasser | 3 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Bohemian Art | 8 | Lee Magorrian | Nathan Doyle | 57kg | $2.05 |
| 4th | 8 | Argerich | 9 | Jeff Kehoe | P Cheers | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 4 | William's Smile | 5 | Grace Palmer | John Bannister | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Tawfiq Tom | 6 | Matthew Bennett | Cassandra Schmidt | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Sea Turtle | 4 | Raymond Spokes | Aiden St Vincent | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Bobby | 1 | Mollie Fitzgerald | P M Perry | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 5 | All Too Silent | 10 | Hollie Hull | A P Ball | 54.5kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Boulevard Boy | 2 | Ben Looker | R J Agnew | 59kg | $12.00 |
Now second-up from a spell with a significant class drop and drawing the coveted inside barrier at a track that strongly favors inside gates. Ben Looker is a positive jockey booking with solid experience at this track.
Draws perfectly in barrier 2 which is ideal at Port Macquarie, and the addition of a tongue tie for the first time could spark improvement. Has placed at this distance range previously and represents a genuine winning chance.
Toke comes into this race second-up from a spell after a solid fourth placing at Muswellbrook. The significant class drop from previous open company racing is a major positive, suggesting this gelding has ability above maiden grade. Jenny Duggan is a capable jockey who can position this horse well from a neutral barrier.
This filly finished a solid fourth last start and should improve second-up from a spell. The addition of winkers for the first time could sharpen her focus, and the Jon Grisedale/Donna Grisedale combination is a positive.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Dirty Does It | 2 | Luke Rolls | R J Agnew | 55kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 11 | Intelligencer | 5 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Toke | 7 | Jenny Duggan | Ms J Bowen | 55kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Blue Dane | 13 | Teighan Worsnop | Darren Treacy | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Velka | 1 | Ben Looker | T S Howlett | 56kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 7 | Cool Turn | 9 | Mollie Fitzgerald | J A Sylvester | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Morpeth | 4 | Will Price | T S Howlett | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Hybrid | 10 | Kacie Adams | Ms C Reid | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Lake Of Fire | 11 | Benjamin Osmond | R Simonetta | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Bon Batan | 6 | Raymond Spokes | G Prosser | 58kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Droplets | 12 | Deon Le Roux | Ms J Bowen | 52kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Speedy Pete | 3 | Andrew Gibbons | Joel Wilkes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Zo Frilling | 12 | Nikki Pollock | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Too Hard To Find | 8 | Samantha McGuren | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Zous Apollo | 4 | Paul Snowden | 55kg |
Unbeaten mare with perfect record at this track and distance. The inside draw is ideal at Port Macquarie where the track bias favors inside barriers. Despite the class rise, she gets significant weight relief and has scope for improvement as a lightly-raced 4YO.
Progressive gelding who has won his last two starts and boasts an excellent record at this distance. Gets the perfect inside draw which is crucial at Port Macquarie. The class rise is significant but his form trajectory suggests he can handle it.
Consistent gelding with excellent first-up statistics and a strong record at this track. While he hasn't won at 1000m, he's placed 4 times from 7 attempts. The inside draw suits Port Macquarie's bias, and he's dropping in class from his previous racing.
Gets a significant weight advantage against the older horses and has shown versatility across different track conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Seymour Stars | 2 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 57.5kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 7 | Come On Glamour | 7 | Ben Looker | Scott Henley | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Veecee | 4 | Luke Rolls | Cassandra Schmidt | 61.5kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 10 | Montgolfier | 8 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Colt Prosser | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Cool Az Aletta | 5 | Emily Farr | A P Ball | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Exceed Me | 9 | Anna Roper | J A Sprague | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Ex Wife | 1 | Matthew Bennett | Glen Milligan | 61kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Mawsons Expedition | 6 | Deon Le Roux | Samantha McGuren | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Introducing | 3 | Aaron Bullock | Aiden St Vincent | 62.5kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 6 | Sheila's Fanta Sea | 10 | Lee Magorrian | Joseph Burges | 56kg |
His first-up record shows 2 placings from 3 attempts, suggesting he performs well fresh. Ben Looker is riding in good form (15% strike rate) and the gelding has shown versatility across track conditions. The very fast tempo should suit his running style, allowing him to finish strongly.
Chistota debuts for the powerful Ciaron Maher stable with a comprehensive gear application (cross-over nose band, ear muffs pre-race, tongue tie) suggesting readiness to perform. The advantageous barrier 3 draw should allow this runner to utilize Port Macquarie's leader-favoring characteristics.
Czech Her Out brings several positives including the perfect barrier 1 draw at Port Macquarie, a significant class drop from previous open company runs, and the services of in-form jockey Andrew Gibbons (25% strike rate). The filly's second-up pattern and weight advantage (55.5kg) are favorable, though she's yet to place in four starts.
The mare has shown improvement with a 2nd and 3rd in her last 3 starts and draws perfectly in barrier 2. Teighan Worsnop has a solid record at Port Macquarie (16% strike rate) and the mare has shown she can handle good tracks with a placing from 5 attempts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Piccaderro | 8 | Ben Looker | J C Deamer | 59kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 4 | Wan Lost | 5 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Czech Her Out | 1 | Andrew Gibbons | T J Bartley | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Zous Apollo | 9 | Liam Blanch | Paul Snowden | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Chistota | 3 | Will Price | C Maher | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 6 | The Cavalier Kid | 7 | Luke Rolls | R J Agnew | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Jigadee | 10 | Shannen Llewellyn | Scott Aspery | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Big Steppa | 4 | Anna Roper | R J Agnew | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Na Hamah | 2 | Teighan Worsnop | H R Dew | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 8 | Immortelle | 6 | Lee Magorrian | R Simonetta | 57kg |
Debussy brings solid consistent form to this race with a 6-2-4 record from his last three starts. The engagement of in-form jockey Aaron Bullock (25% strike rate) is a significant positive. Main query is his ability to win rather than place.
Savoca brings solid consistent form to this race with a 3-4-4 record from his last three starts. The booking of Ben Looker (15% strike rate from last 20 rides) is a positive. The 48-day freshen-up is the main query, but he has performed well fresh previously.
Has proven ability at this track with a win from two starts and performs well second-up. The wide barrier is the main concern, but his tactical versatility should overcome this.
She's a proven performer in this class with 3 career wins and is well-weighted. The 43-day freshen-up could be exactly what she needed, and Mollie Fitzgerald has a strong record at this track (27% strike rate).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Pearls Treasure | 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | P M Perry | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Pratt | 6 | Grady Spokes | M S Minervini | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Debussy | 2 | Aaron Bullock | A P Ball | 62kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 2 | Buck Pharoah | 9 | Anna Roper | R N Godbolt | 64kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Love Child | 1 | Matthew Bennett | Glen Milligan | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Cupid's Kiss | 7 | Luke Rolls | J A Sylvester | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Heir Apparent | 3 | Deon Le Roux | J A Sprague | 62kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 9 | Savoca | 4 | Ben Looker | P M Perry | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 9th | 12 | Wine Time | 10 | Jeff Kehoe | Nicole Hudson | 55kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Introducing | 6 | Aiden St Vincent | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | King Larry | 11 | W T Wilkes | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Catchy Tunes | 8 | G McFarlane | 55kg |
Calypso Rocket brings the strongest credentials with a recent win at this track and distance 17 days ago. The significant class drop from metropolitan racing is a major advantage, and his record of 1 win and 1 placing from 3 starts demonstrates consistency. Despite the wide barrier and top weight, his proven ability at this track and the strong jockey booking make him the clear top selection.
Satono Invader brings an impressive record of 1 win and 1 second from just 2 career starts. While first-up from a spell and stepping up in class, this lightly-raced filly showed significant ability last preparation, winning her last start convincingly.
Her consistent form of 1 win, 1 second and 2 thirds from 6 starts demonstrates reliability, and she's dropping significantly in class.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Calypso Rocket | 13 | Aaron Bullock | M P Quinn | 60kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 10 | Satono Invader | 9 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Lune D'excellence | 7 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Moden | 1 | Jenny Duggan | M N Howard | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Song For Rosie | 8 | T J Bartley | 58kg | $4.00 | |
| 6th | 13 | Mum Knows | 5 | Raymond Spokes | J D Shelton | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Rebel One | 2 | M J Robinson | 55kg | $151.00 | |
| 8th | 3 | Explosive Tycoon | 4 | Madeline Owen | A P Ball | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Rose Of Dubai | 10 | Luke Rolls | M S Minervini | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 6 | Wild Pharaoh | 6 | Matthew Bennett | Glen Milligan | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Pongola | 12 | H R Dew | 55kg | $201.00 | |
| Scr | 4 | Prince Of Prophets | 16 | Lee Magorrian | Sally Taylor | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Nay Pee Cee | 11 | G McFarlane | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Patrioticintention | 14 | Samantha McGuren | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Jocund | 15 | Emily Farr | Scott Aspery | 53kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Smart Lily | 17 | W T Wilkes | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Montgolfier | 3 | Colt Prosser | 56kg |
Talented mare with a perfect record at this track and distance. The combination with in-form jockey Aaron Bullock (5 wins from last 20 rides) is significant.
Consistent mare with strong recent form, including a win last start at Taree. Has proven herself at Port Macquarie with 2 wins from 6 attempts. The wide barrier is a concern, but her early speed should allow her to overcome this. Regular rider Madeline Owen (2 wins from 13 rides on this horse) stays aboard, which is a significant positive. The class rise is the main query.
Progressive mare showing tremendous upside with 3 wins from just 5 starts. Her recent form is excellent with back-to-back wins, including a dominant performance at this track. The inside draw is perfect for Port Macquarie's tight turning track, and Ben Looker knows how to ride this course effectively.
Consistent mare with an excellent place record (6 placings from 15 starts). The Good track conditions are ideal based on her past performances.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Moscow Circus | 7 | Aaron Bullock | M J Dunn | 58.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 11 | Grassburn | 6 | Mollie Fitzgerald | M J Robinson | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Yendy | 11 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 3 | Jaex | 10 | Emily Farr | B M Lazzarini | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Call Me Super | 13 | Jon Grisedale | T M Whittington | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Tickle Me Pink | 4 | Luke Rolls | M S Minervini | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Savvyrocker | 15 | Liam Blanch | R N Godbolt | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Pins And Needles | 3 | Anna Roper | Glen Milligan | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Mon Amore | 12 | Jenny Duggan | P M Perry | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Felasuvi | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | A P Ball | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Princess Cruizer | 13 | P M Perry | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Get Some Fun | 14 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 59.5kg | |
| 5 | Miss Rebel | 8 | Deon Le Roux | Cassandra Stummer | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Mckeon | 9 | Lee Magorrian | Joseph Burges | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Athena's Treasure | 2 | Ben Looker | T S Howlett | 57kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Love Child | 5 | Glen Milligan | 57kg |
Lightly-raced mare showing significant promise with a dominant maiden win last start at Taree. Gets in well at the weights and has the services of in-form jockey Aaron Bullock. The wide barrier is a concern but she has the tactical speed to overcome it.
Has been racing consistently with a recent maiden win and placed efforts. Drawn well in barrier 5 and has shown an affinity for soft tracks (1-1-1 from 8 starts).
Has won at this track and performs well at this distance (1-0-0 from 1 start). The wide barrier is a concern but the likely fast tempo should allow him to find a position and finish strongly. Ben Looker knows the horse well and the track conditions should suit.
Has a strong record at this track with 2 wins from 6 starts. The class rise is a concern but he's well-weighted with 55kg and drawn to get a good run from barrier 8.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Faiza Star | 6 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Passionate Rebel | 12 | Jon Grisedale | Jonathan Smith | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Calamity Fox | 13 | Ben Looker | Colt Prosser | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Damons On A Bender | 17 | Aaron Bullock | D I Atkins | 59kg | $2.80 |
| 5th | 9 | Purple Kitty | 16 | Lee Magorrian | P Cheers | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Golden Honour | 4 | Matthew Bennett | Glen Milligan | 62.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Smokey Saint | 5 | Anna Roper | R N Godbolt | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 18 | Rivoli Star | 10 | Peter Graham | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| 9th | 4 | Externus | 15 | Deon Le Roux | Nikki Hodgson | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Artie Lady | 1 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 53.5kg | $5.50 |
| 11th | 3 | Spiritly | 11 | Leanne Boyd | N J Rogers | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Bella Kathleen | 7 | Luke Rolls | M S Minervini | 60.5kg | $8.00 |
| 13th | 2 | Yorikiri | 3 | Grady Spokes | P M Perry | 60kg | $61.00 |
| 14th | 8 | Caledonian | 19 | Emily Farr | Ms K Owen | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Never Island | 18 | N Mayfield-Smith | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Kahraba | 14 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Denim Wynen | 57kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Wicked Games | 9 | W T Wilkes | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Raised By Wolves | 8 | B D Bellamy | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Rebel One | 18 | M J Robinson | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Smart Lily | 2 | W T Wilkes | 55kg |
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