Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Saturday 24 January 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 10 races at Randwick. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Sequinned is the second Chris Waller runner and gets the services of champion jockey James McDonald. While J Mac is in a rare form slump (0 wins from last 20 rides), his booking remains significant. The lugging bit gear addition suggests the filly has been well-educated in trials. Barrier 9 requires some navigation, but the predicted fast tempo should help her find position.
Home And Dry has several factors in his favor, most notably the exceptional 43% strike rate when Jason Collett rides for Michael Freedman. The barrier draw (2) is perfect for a debutant, allowing options to either lead or take a trail. The addition of pre-race ear muffs suggests connections are managing the horse's temperament, often a positive sign for well-prepared juveniles.
Miss Scandal represents the powerful Chris Waller stable with Sam Clipperton (35% recent strike rate) aboard. The addition of a lugging bit first-up suggests she's been well-educated in trials. Waller rarely sends juveniles to the races underprepared, particularly in metropolitan Saturday races. The fast tempo should allow her to find position from barrier 10.
The 110-day break is a concern, but she's dropping significantly in class from Group 3 to Open company. Her Randwick experience is a major plus in a field of mostly unraced juveniles.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Satin Summer | 5 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Zambales | 1 | Regan Bayliss | A & S Freedman | 58kg | |
| 3rd | 6 | Ciaron's Star | 4 | Zac Lloyd | C Maher | 56kg | |
| 4th | 5 | Caloocan Beauty | 6 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56kg | |
| 1 | Moncel | 8 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | ||
| 3 | Gold Globe | 7 | Chad Schofield | David Payne | 57.5kg | ||
| 4 | Oh Yes She Did | 11 | Tyler Schiller | M & D Kearney | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Home And Dry | 2 | Jason Collett | Michael Freedman | 56kg | |
| 8 | La Stiava | 3 | Jess Taylor | N F Gardner | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Miss Scandal | 10 | Sam Clipperton | C J Waller | 56kg | |
| 11 | Sequinned | 9 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 56kg |
She's dropping back from BM78 company where she ran a close 2nd two starts back and has a strong record at the mile (17: 3-2-1). The inside draw suits perfectly and Braith Nock knows her well. Looks perfectly placed to strike.
Tenbury Wells has been racing consistently this preparation with a strong 4th last start at Wyong over this distance. He's dropping significantly in class from his previous campaigns where he contested Group races. Alysha Collett has ridden him before and knows his pattern.
Artful Persuasion brings consistent form with a 3rd placing last start at Kembla Grange over this distance. His place record is impressive (18: 3-5-1) and he's drawn perfectly in barrier 1 to save ground. The fast tempo should suit his get-back style and Zac Lloyd is riding in good form. While rising in class is a concern, his consistency makes him a solid place chance.
He has a strong win strike rate (22%) and an even better place strike rate (44%). While rising significantly in class, he gets in with just 53.5kg and has a jockey who knows him well (Anna Roper, 2 wins from 5 rides). His wet track credentials (4: 2-2-0 on heavy) could prove valuable if the track deteriorates, and his consistency makes him an appealing each-way proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Promitto | 12 | Nash Rawiller | D I Atkins | 61.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Kingston Charm | 3 | Braith Nock | John Thompson | 54.5kg | |
| 3rd | 1 | Walking Painting | 10 | Siena Grima | Richard & Will Freedman | 59kg | |
| 4th | 10 | Tenbury Wells | 11 | Alysha Collett | Brad Widdup | 56kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Dumebi | 8 | Tommy Berry | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 58.5kg | |
| 4 | Satness | 5 | Adam Hyeronimus | R & L Price | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Stylebender | 7 | Tom Sherry | Ms K Buchanan | 57kg | |
| 6 | Zenmaster | 4 | Tim Clark | Craig Carmody | 57kg | ||
| 7 | Artful Persuasion | 1 | Zac Lloyd | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 56.5kg | ||
| 8 | Justela | 2 | Dylan Gibbons | K J Parker | 56kg | ||
| 11 | Rathoran | 13 | Anna Roper | Jake Hull | 53.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Call Me Basil | 15 | Ashley Morgan | Adam Duggan | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Direct Fire | 14 | Ms T Bateup | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Allegro Miss | 9 | Jay Ford | C Karakatsanis | 53.5kg | |
| 15 | Channelling | 6 | Tyler Schiller | Edward O'Rourke | 53kg |
Kingdom Undersiege brings excellent recent form with consecutive wins at Lismore and Murwillumbah. The 4YO gelding has a strong record of 3 wins from 7 starts and performs well on good tracks (2 wins from 4 starts). Perfectly drawn in barrier 2 for this 1200m start at Randwick, he gets the services of Nash Rawiller and drops significantly in class.
Joiselle brings excellent recent form with a close 2nd at Randwick last start over this distance. Her overall consistency (13: 3-2-4) and proven ability on good tracks (8: 2-2-2) make her a major contender despite the midfield barrier draw.
Satin Stiletto brings consistent form with a 3rd place finish last start at Randwick over this distance. The 4YO mare has a strong record at this track (3: 0-0-2) and gets the services of Tommy Berry. The gear change (blinkers off, visors first time) could spark improvement, and she drops significantly in class. The wide barrier (15) is the main concern, but her ability to run on strongly gives her place claims.
Crusader Kings comes off a last-start win at Wyong and brings a strong overall record of 3 wins from 8 starts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Kingdom Undersiege | 2 | Nash Rawiller | M J Dunn | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 7 | Satin Stiletto | 15 | Tommy Berry | Matthew Dale | 58kg | |
| 3rd | 6 | Martini Mumma | 14 | Dylan Gibbons | Matthew Dale | 58kg | |
| 4th | 3 | Atmospheric Rock | 3 | Chad Schofield | D A Williams | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 1 | Turned Down | 20 | D R Mirfin | 60.5kg | ||
| 2 | Bengal | 4 | Jay Ford | Luke Pepper | 60kg | ||
| 4 | Crusader Kings | 5 | Sam Clipperton | M E Jones | 59.5kg | ||
| 5 | Joiselle | 9 | Siena Grima | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 56kg | ||
| 8 | Beaumista | 1 | Jason Collett | Simon Casey | 58kg | ||
| 9 | Famoso | 11 | Regan Bayliss | Rob Potter | 58kg | ||
| 11 | Show 'em Howl | 12 | Anna Roper | R J Agnew | 56kg | ||
| 12 | Navy Steel | 10 | Braith Nock | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 56kg | ||
| 13 | Nova Centauri | 13 | Alysha Collett | R P Northam | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Moscow Circus | 19 | M J Dunn | 56.5kg | ||
| 15 | Micro Mikki | 6 | Tyler Schiller | Brett Robb | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | King Larry | 4 | W T Wilkes | 57kg | ||
| 17 | Athena's Treasure | 16 | Ben Looker | T S Howlett | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Lady Olenna | 7 | P Messara & L Gavranich | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Move She Can | 17 | Chelsea Hillier | R P Northam | 51.5kg | |
| Scr | 20 | Smoke On The Water | 8 | James Dobie | 56kg |
Cinsault brings the strongest combination of recent form and class to this race. Her last start 4th in BM78 grade was excellent, and she drops slightly in weight here. Has shown tactical versatility and should appreciate the likely fast tempo.
His 4th placing last start at Wyong was full of merit, and he's shown versatility across all track conditions with wins on good, soft and heavy going. Has tactical adaptability and should get a good run from barrier 5. The step up to 1400m looks suitable based on his racing pattern.
Bella Corazon brings solid recent form with a strong 3rd last start at Wyong in similar company. Has shown versatility across track conditions with wins on both good and soft surfaces. Zac Lloyd has won on her before and knows her well. Should get a good run from barrier 6.
His last start 3rd in BM78 company shows he can compete at this level, and he's proven adaptable across all track conditions. The barrier draw is a double-edged sword - could be trapped on the rail with the fast tempo, but if he gets clear running, he'll be finishing strongly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Cinsault | 13 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 56kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 10 | Pillow Fight | 2 | Jason Collett | Bjorn Baker | 54kg | |
| 3rd | 1 | Pretty Powerful | 1 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 56kg | |
| 4th | 8 | Bella Corazon | 6 | Zac Lloyd | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | |
| 2 | Saint Emilion | 14 | Nash Rawiller | C Maher | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Duvana | 12 | Braith Nock | Nathan Doyle | 57kg | |
| 4 | Loving | 5 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 57.5kg | ||
| 6 | Sister Daae | 3 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Hopper | 9 | Dylan Gibbons | Peter Snowden | 56kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Titanium Miss | 4 | Andrew Adkins | T J Bartley | 54.5kg | |
| 11 | Royal Corporal | 8 | Alysha Collett | T P Croft | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Piperita | 7 | Regan Bayliss | Nacim Dilmi | 53.5kg | |
| 13 | She Within | 10 | Anna Roper | D A Williams | 51.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Attractiveness | 11 | Tyler Schiller | Richard & Will Freedman | 53kg |
Sounds Unusual brings the strongest recent form into this race with consecutive 2nd placings, including a narrow defeat at Wyong over 2100m last start. The Chris Waller-trained gelding is stepping up to 2000m for the first time but showed he'll handle the trip with his strong finishing effort over 2100m. Gets in with just 54kg and has a proven record on Good tracks with 1 win and 2 placings from 5 attempts.
The Archibald-trained gelding is proven at 2000m with two placings from two attempts and gets in with just 50.5kg. While he faces a significant class rise and is racing at Randwick for the first time, his consistent form and lightweight chance make him a major player.
Elliptical brings strong recent form with consecutive 3rd placings, including at this track and distance two starts back. While he's carrying 57.5kg and has an inconsistent overall record, his proven ability at track and distance makes him a genuine place chance.
The Peter Cheers-trained gelding has been racing consistently with 3 wins from his last 10 starts and gets in with just 52kg from a good barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Furious | 4 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 53.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Townsend | 1 | Adam Hyeronimus | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 61kg | |
| 3rd | 6 | Sounds Unusual | 6 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 54kg | |
| 4th | 7 | Casino Bear | 2 | Anna Roper | P Cheers | 52kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Elliptical | 9 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Zaphod | 11 | Jason Collett | K A Lees | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Raf Attack | 7 | James Mc Donald | C Maher | 55.5kg | |
| 5 | Rogue Bear | 8 | Dylan Gibbons | K A Lees | 54kg | ||
| 9 | Fay's Angels | 3 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 52.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Oakfield Hawk | 10 | Andrew Adkins | K A Lees | 52kg | |
| 11 | Trapalanda | 5 | Jack Callan | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 50.5kg |
His strong record at the distance (5: 2-0-1) and proven ability to finish strongly in fast-tempo races makes him perfectly suited to today's conditions. While rising in class, his recent form suggests he's ready for the challenge.
Bundeena brings rock-solid consistency with consecutive placings and a strong record at Randwick (11: 2-2-2). Nash Rawiller is a significant booking, and the horse should handle the expected fast tempo well from his wide draw.
Fine Vintage brings an impressive 32% win strike rate and is in improving form with a recent second placing. While facing a significant class rise, his overall profile suggests he can be competitive at this level.
His excellent fresh record (4: 1-2-0) and high place strike rate (63%) suggest he can perform well first-up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Gatsby's | 3 | Chad Schofield | Joseph Pride | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Bundeena | 12 | Nash Rawiller | John Thompson | 59.5kg | |
| 3rd | 2 | Uzziah | 1 | Braith Nock | Scott Aspery | 58.5kg | |
| 4th | 11 | Highway Strip | 8 | Zac Lloyd | D A Williams | 53kg | |
| 4 | Applaud | 9 | James Mc Donald | Peter Snowden | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Huon | 6 | Tyler Schiller | Richard Litt | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Fine Vintage | 7 | Dylan Gibbons | Luke Pepper | 57kg | |
| 7 | Shall Be | 4 | Ashley Morgan | M S Minervini | 56.5kg | ||
| 8 | Zaragoza | 10 | Tim Clark | R & L Price | 55.5kg | ||
| 9 | Unstopabull | 2 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Jambalaya | 10 | Richard Litt | 54kg | ||
| 12 | Xtra Approval | 11 | Siena Grima | A P Ball | 49kg | ||
| 13 | King Of Dragons | 5 | Alysha Collett | Matthew Dale | 52kg |
His form is rock solid with a win and a second from his last three starts. The mile suits perfectly, and the booking of J McDonald is a significant advantage. While he faces a slight class rise, his overall profile suggests he's ready to peak.
Rolling Magic brings excellent mile credentials with 3 wins from 4 attempts at the distance. His recent form is solid with a close second last start at Randwick over 1500m. While this represents a class rise, his overall profile suggests he can measure up, especially with his proven ability to handle the distance.
Welcometotheshow brings a perfect 2-from-2 record at the mile and impressive recent form with three consecutive wins. This progressive 4YO is clearly on an upward trajectory and gets in well at the weights. The barrier (5) gives options.
While he hasn't won at the mile, his 3 seconds and 1 third from 9 attempts show his suitability. His soft track record (2-2-0) could be relevant if conditions deteriorate. The 39-day freshen-up should have him primed for this assignment.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Welcometotheshow | 4 | Dylan Gibbons | Tyler Donaldson-Aitken | 56.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Hellsing | 5 | Jack Callan | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | |
| 3rd | 3 | Sun God | 8 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 59.5kg | |
| 4th | 7 | Rolling Magic | 1 | Joshua Parr | Richard & Will Freedman | 56kg | |
| Scr | 1 | Gold Bullion | 6 | Adam Hyeronimus | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 61kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Taken | 3 | Tommy Berry | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Queues Likely | 6 | Bjorn Baker | 56.5kg | ||
| 8 | Jamberoo | 7 | Zac Lloyd | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 55.5kg | ||
| 9 | Roma Avenue | 2 | Andrew Adkins | Nacim Dilmi | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Furious | 9 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 53.5kg | |
| 11 | Dances With Hooves | 3 | Anna Roper | Cameron Crockett | 50kg |
Jason Collett is in excellent form (20% strike rate from last 20 rides) and the horse's consistent record (6-7-2 from 24 starts) indicates reliability.
Matcha Latte returns from a lengthy spell but boasts an impressive first-up record (1-1-2 from 5 starts). Has previously won at this track and distance and has competed successfully at higher levels than this. Ashley Morgan knows the horse well and is in solid form (10% strike rate last 20 rides). The class drop from previous Group racing should be advantageous.
Has an impressive 39% win rate overall and has proven adaptable to various track conditions. Jay Ford has built a strong partnership with this horse and is in excellent form (20% strike rate last 20 rides).
Chad Schofield has a 50% strike rate on this horse (1 from 2) and the gelding's proven wet track ability adds another dimension if conditions deteriorate.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Sandpaper | 6 | Nash Rawiller | Bjorn Baker | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 10 | Thunderlips | 8 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 53.5kg | |
| 3rd | 3 | Matcha Latte | 5 | Ashley Morgan | Nacim Dilmi | 56kg | |
| 4th | 9 | Green Fly | 12 | Tim Clark | A & S Freedman | 54kg | |
| 2 | Nellie Leylax | 1 | James Mc Donald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | ||
| 4 | War Eternal | 3 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Whinchat | 11 | Jay Ford | David Pfieffer | 56kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Cool Jakey | 4 | Chad Schofield | Joseph Pride | 55.5kg | |
| 7 | Fire Star | 7 | Jason Collett | Peter Snowden | 55.5kg | ||
| 8 | Kadavar | 2 | Regan Bayliss | C J Waller | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Space Tracker | 8 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 53kg | |
| 12 | Step Aside | 10 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 53kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Justadeel | 9 | Tyler Schiller | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 53kg |
Candlewick brings impressive credentials with a 43% win rate and excellent second-up record. Her recent run showed she's returned in good order, finishing a close third at this track. The inside draw is perfect for her tactical speed, and Zac Lloyd knows her well.
Super Norwest comes off an impressive win at this track and has a solid record when second-up. Her track and distance record is excellent with a win and a place from five attempts. Braith Nock has built a good relationship with this mare, winning on her last start.
The perfect barrier draw gives her tactical options, and the booking of James McDonald is significant. While her last run was moderate, her overall profile shows a consistent performer with a strong 27% win rate. Her tactical speed from barrier 1 will be a major asset.
Her barrier 3 draw is advantageous, and she has good experience at Randwick with a win and three placings.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Super Norwest | 6 | Braith Nock | Matthew Dale | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Everyone's A Star | 3 | Tyler Schiller | Marc Chevalier | 56.5kg | |
| 3rd | 3 | Candlewick | 2 | Zac Lloyd | Joseph Pride | 58.5kg | |
| 4th | 8 | Useapin | 1 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 56.5kg | |
| 1 | Hellbent On You | 9 | Chad Schofield | John Thompson | 60.5kg | ||
| 2 | Winning Proposal | 12 | Joshua Parr | John Thompson | 60kg | ||
| 4 | Diddle Dumpling | 4 | Nash Rawiller | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Thames | 4 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 56.5kg | |
| 9 | Be Quiet | 5 | Tommy Berry | Ms K Waugh | 56kg | ||
| 10 | Heat Missile | 10 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 55kg | ||
| 11 | Beside The Ocean | 7 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 54.5kg | ||
| 12 | Annie's Rose | 11 | Anna Roper | Ms K Buchanan | 52.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Strada Varenna | 8 | Jay Ford | Bjorn Baker | 52.5kg |
Progressive mare who produced an impressive win at this track and class last start. Her racing pattern is adaptable, and she's secured by Sam Clipperton who's riding at 35% winners recently. Represents the best combination of proven form and upside in this field.
Drops significantly in class from previous campaigns where he competed in Group races. Ideally drawn to secure a perfect position in transit from barrier 3. While unproven at Randwick, his tactical versatility and recent form make him a major player.
Has a good record at Randwick (4: 1-0-1) and at this distance (7: 1-1-2). Form has been improving and the wide barrier may be mitigated by the expected fast tempo. Dylan Gibbons is riding well (15% recent strike rate) and the horse appears to be hitting peak form at the right time.
Proven performer at Randwick (5: 1-0-1) and will be perfectly positioned from barrier 1 to capitalize on the expected fast tempo. The booking of Nash Rawiller is significant and suggests connections expect a forward showing.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Althoff | 3 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 13 | Miss Spacegirl | 9 | Sam Clipperton | Richard & Will Freedman | 56kg | |
| 3rd | 4 | Captain Furai | 6 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 58.5kg | |
| 4th | 5 | Interjection | 11 | Dylan Gibbons | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 58.5kg | |
| 1 | Queues Likely | 2 | Regan Bayliss | Bjorn Baker | 61.5kg | ||
| 3 | Puntin | 10 | Ashley Morgan | Bjorn Baker | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Narbold | 7 | Jason Collett | C J Waller | 58kg | |
| 7 | Scalextrics | 8 | Jay Ford | Matthew Smith | 58kg | ||
| 8 | Wrathful | 4 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 58kg | ||
| 9 | Miss Hades | 7 | Anna Roper | G Portelli | 55.5kg | ||
| 10 | Hellfire Express | 1 | Nash Rawiller | Nathan Doyle | 57.5kg | ||
| 11 | Unique Ambition | 5 | Zac Lloyd | J G Sargent | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Apuntar | 4 | K R Kemp | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Pretty Powerful | 14 | C J Waller | 56kg |
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