★ Top pick2nd
6Bel Hotesse
Midfield draw (6) ideal for very fast tempo favouring on-pacers; light weight and class drop enhance chances.
South Australia · Sunday 25 January 2026
Mt Gambier tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Mt Gambier. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won4/850%
Any tip won7/888%
Top pick placed7/888%
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Matthews Petroleum Mdn Plate
13:05 local906mMaiden$23,000
Winner1. Gatsby CrownSP $6.50
2nd pick3rd
8Debralee
Light weight (54kg) and barrier 4 suit sprint into bend at Mt Gambier 906m; midfield map fits fast tempo. Jockey-trainer stats strong (29%). Solid place chance despite lightly raced profile lacking track exposure.
3rd pickWon
1Gatsby Crown
Barrier 3 positions as likely leader in very fast tempo race where on-pacers favoured (33% win rate). Topweight 58kg manageable; lacks T/D stats but recency edges lightly raced rivals.
Value pick4th
5Taajwar
Young 3yo well-fitnessed (9 days), light weight suits; midfield/back map viable despite wide draw in fast tempo. Recent form dip but prior metro placings suggest upside in weak maiden.
- 1st1Gatsby CrownBen Price$6.50
- 2nd6Bel HotesseSophie Potter$2.60
- 3rd8DebraleeAlysha Warren$2.80
- 4th5TaajwarAlana Livesey$8.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Gatsby Crown | 3 | Ben Price | K T Bourke | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Bel Hotesse | 6 | Sophie Potter | Ms N Irwin | 54kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 8 | Debralee | 4 | Alysha Warren | Sarah Rutten | 54kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 5 | Taajwar | 8 | Alana Livesey | D C Saxon | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Make Them Squeal | 9 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Belle Bars | 1 | Melissa Julius | Q J Scott | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Rouncey | 5 | Sairyn Fawke | Ms B O'Loughlin | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Daisy Dreaming | 2 | Kayla Crowther | D I Dodson | 54.5kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Helovawin | 7 | Stacey Metcalfe | Paul McKenna | 58kg |
Sportsbet Nobody Does It Easier Mdn Plate
13:40 local1412mMaiden$23,000
Winner12. OtteliaSP $2.00
★ Top pickWon
12Ottelia
As a lightly raced mare stepping to 1412m in a weak maiden, her finishing strength suits fast tempo. Wide draw manageable on fair Mt Gambier layout.
2nd pick4th
13Hellish Lee
Inside draw (3) and light weight suit Good 4 conditions and fast tempo.
3rd pick3rd
6Finance Merchant
Finance Merchant's 4th at Coleraine (1400m) provides key distance form in similar maiden. Barrier 5 suits midfield settling in fast tempo race. Purcell/Madden combo reliable; first up stats neutral but recent prep showed promise. Solid each-way chance ahead of more exposed maidens.
Value pick2nd
1All Too True
Wide draw risks in fast tempo but track fairness helps.
- 1st12OtteliaJack Hill$2.00
- 2nd1All Too TrueCampbell Rawiller$12.00
- 3rd6Finance MerchantTom Madden$4.00
- 4th13Hellish LeeAlana Livesey$7.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Ottelia | 12 | Jack Hill | R C Bruhn | 56kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | All Too True | 13 | Campbell Rawiller | Gary & Dean Alexander | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Finance Merchant | 5 | Tom Madden | Aaron Purcell | 56.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Hellish Lee | 3 | Alana Livesey | Andrew Bobbin | 54.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Can'tallbegems | 8 | Ben Price | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Okeah | 10 | Jordyn Weatherley | Tom Dabernig | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Green Amber | 6 | Stacey Metcalfe | S & J Jaensch | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Bit Of A Raider | 1 | Sairyn Fawke | K M Elford | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Mai Time | 2 | Caitlyn Munro | Scott McIntyre | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Ponso | 11 | Melissa Julius | R C Bruhn | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Veins Within Rock | 7 | Logan McNeil | Matthew Brown | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Ambushed | 14 | Christine Puls | Craig Stewart | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Message Bank | 4 | Cian Macredmond | Mathew Smerdon | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Rock'n On Uptown | 15 | Andrew Bobbin | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Iron Stupa | 9 | P Kearney | 56.5kg |
Globe Hotel Hcp (56)
14:15 local1812mRestricted 56$23,000
Winner6. Bright LegendSP $4.40
★ Top pick2nd
2Proprietary
Fast tempo suits strong finisher.
2nd pickWon
6Bright Legend
Fast tempo and outside bias (13+ 14% win) favour wide draw. Recent Swan Hill 3rd behind Proprietary shows fitness.
3rd pick10th
3Laybuy
Class drop helps despite age.
Value pick6th
8Fast 'n' Forward
Value overlay with massive Mt Gambier stats (25:6-3-2, T/D 1:1-0-0). First up record excellent (6:2-0-0). Outside barrier 13+ favoured (14% win). Recent Horsham win and Mt Gambier 3rd show local ability. Fast tempo may suit if fresh.
- 1st6Bright LegendCian Macredmond$4.40
- 2nd2ProprietaryCampbell Rawiller$2.70
- 3rd7AlblazerSairyn Fawke$8.50
- 4th9Cold TrainChristine Puls$13.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Bright Legend | 12 | Cian Macredmond | Joanne Mugavin | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Proprietary | 11 | Campbell Rawiller | Ms M Cunningham | 59.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 7 | Alblazer | 3 | Sairyn Fawke | B D Carraill | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Cold Train | 4 | Christine Puls | D Kolpin & V Hutchinson | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Hasta La Amnesty | 2 | Sophie Potter | Ms S Murphy | 55.5kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Fast 'n' Forward | 14 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Highly Regarded | 9 | Alana Livesey | Ms M Cunningham | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Hasta La Oinkers | 5 | Christopher Pang | Ms S Murphy | 51kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 12 | He's Electric | 7 | Jordyn Weatherley | Tom Dabernig | 52kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 3 | Laybuy | 1 | Alysha Warren | K T Bourke | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 5 | The Yachtsman | 8 | Ben Price | Naomi Bourke | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Feettouchdaground | 10 | Brooke King | Scott McIntyre | 52kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Mr Frogadoo | 13 | Stacey Metcalfe | Scott McIntyre | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Cryptic Clue | 6 | Logan McNeil | Matthew Brown | 59.5kg |
Carlton Draught Hcp (54)
14:50 local1212mRestricted 54$23,000
Winner10. ArtissiSP $4.40
★ Top pickWon
10Artissi
Light 54kg advantageous in 6kg spread, midfield map ideal for fast tempo favouring on-pace/midfield per track bias.
2nd pick4th
1Supreme Thunder
Supreme Thunder strong form credentials with Mt Gambier record (6:1-1-1), recent consistency (32156 form), and 8 top-3 finishes last 16 starts. Handles Good 4 well, slight class drop helps despite topweight.
3rd pick5th
2Ambello
Recent midfield placings show fitness, Good 4 record solid.
Value pick8th
12Miss Gatsby
Miss Gatsby value overlay with inside draw (barrier 1 suits sprinty 1212m), extensive Mt Gambier exposure (11 starts, multiple places incl T/D), recent form 2-7-2 competitive.
- 1st10ArtissiSophie Potter$4.40
- 2nd4Blissful BayKayla Crowther$15.00
- 3rd3Aussie PharoahKate Walters$16.00
- 4th1Supreme ThunderJacob Opperman$8.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Artissi | 11 | Sophie Potter | Ms N Irwin | 54kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 4 | Blissful Bay | 4 | Kayla Crowther | D I Dodson | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Aussie Pharoah | 12 | Kate Walters | Robert Schultz | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Supreme Thunder | 10 | Jacob Opperman | Jamie Opperman | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Ambello | 8 | Sairyn Fawke | Justin Pickering | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Putanothercoinin | 6 | Alana Livesey | M W Ruberry | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 11 | Dangerous Secret | 9 | Jack Hill | Bob & Kane Post | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Miss Gatsby | 1 | Christine Puls | Craig Stewart | 54.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Red Sparks | 7 | Tom Madden | Thomas Conlan | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Ludo | 5 | Stacey Metcalfe | Scott McIntyre | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Sweet City Dancer | 2 | Brooke King | Mitchell Freedman | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Kuitpo Kiss | 3 | Alysha Warren | A J Clarken | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
Scott Group Of Companies (Bm68)
15:25 local1212mBenchmark 68$23,000
Winner3. AllinthetimingSP $7.00
★ Top pick4th
1Santastico
22:6-2-4 good tracks, 20:3-3-4 at distance, track winner. Improving trend, likely leader in fast tempo suits on-pace bias. Preferred despite weight.
2nd pick2nd
4Becauseyou're Mine
Good track record 4:2-0-0 supports, but class rise tempers. Solid place chance behind superior Santastico.
3rd pick5th
7Lonely One
Local performer with Mt Gambier win at distance (recent Soft 6), 3:1-0-0 track, 9:2-3-0 distance. Lightweight helps, consistent but class rise and backmarker map in fast tempo/on-pace bias a concern. Viable place claims at track.
Value pick6th
5Cork Harbour
Midfield map barrier 4 suits bias, but declining trend/jockey form risks. Overlay for exotics in fast tempo.
- 1st3AllinthetimingBen Price$7.00
- 2nd4Becauseyou're MineTom Madden$2.80
- 2nd10Port LouisKayla Crowther$8.50
- 4th1SantasticoCampbell Rawiller$3.70
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Allinthetiming | 6 | Ben Price | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Becauseyou're Mine | 3 | Tom Madden | Shane Jackson | 56.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Port Louis | 9 | Kayla Crowther | Denis Daffy & Harriet Place | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Santastico | 7 | Campbell Rawiller | M J Seyers | 61kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 7 | Lonely One | 8 | Brooke King | Bob & Kane Post | 52kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Cork Harbour | 4 | Alana Livesey | D C Saxon | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Youraway | 2 | Melissa Julius | Jamie Opperman | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Ratnaraj | 5 | Alysha Warren | Bob & Kane Post | 52.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Thailess | 1 | Jacob Opperman | Andrew Bobbin | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Shame On Sue | 9 | Andrew Bobbin | 54kg |
Russell Industries (Bm64)
16:05 local1412mBenchmark 64$23,000
Winner10. Shooter McgavinSP $5.00
★ Top pick2nd
8Geffina
Suits fast tempo as midfield runner on fair Mt Gambier layout. Good track record (14:2-1-4) aligns with Good 4.
2nd pickWon
10Shooter Mcgavin
Shooter Mcgavin shows solid consistent form (recent 2-7-5) with strong good track record (22:3-2-5) and distance history (9:2-0-2). Despite wide draw, fair Mt Gambier staying start allows positioning; suits fast tempo with closing ability.
3rd pickNo result
4Salsbury Hill
Good track record 30:5-4-5, dropping in class. Consistent trend supports each-way value in fast tempo where handy runners favoured at provincial.
Value pick8th
2He's Godspeed
Local knowledge key at country track; wide draw manageable in fair layout.
- 1st10Shooter McgavinTom Madden$5.00
- 2nd8GeffinaMelissa Julius$5.50
- 3rd1Vagabond HeroCian Macredmond$16.00
- 4th6My Angel ShellJacob Opperman$3.90
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Shooter Mcgavin | 13 | Tom Madden | Shane Jackson | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Geffina | 6 | Melissa Julius | Aaron Purcell | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Vagabond Hero | 3 | Cian Macredmond | Thomas Conlan | 62kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 6 | My Angel Shell | 8 | Jacob Opperman | Tom Dabernig | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 3 | Thermodynamic | 9 | Sophie Potter | Ms N Irwin | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 12 | Scenic Host | 10 | Christine Puls | D Kolpin & V Hutchinson | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Wichitall | 11 | Kayla Crowther | Symon Wilde | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 2 | He's Godspeed | 12 | Ben Price | Daniel Bowman | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Angelic Appeal | 5 | Campbell Rawiller | Gary & Dean Alexander | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Sunset Prayer | 4 | Alana Livesey | D C Saxon | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 9 | French Navy | 1 | Caitlin Jones | Symon Wilde | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4 | Salsbury Hill | 2 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Dougal Mckeen | 7 | J F Macmillan | 57kg |
Carlin & Gazzard Summer Cup (Bm78)
16:40 local2062mBenchmark 78$30,000
Winner8. Van RoySP $3.00
★ Top pickWon
8Van Roy
Van Roy tops form assessment with recent Penola win at 2000m, strong good track record (30:5-5-5), and barrier 4 ideal for Mt Gambier staying start.
2nd pick2nd
5Khor
Khor's barrier 3 and light weight make it ideally suited to track's fair staying test. Form improving, class edge over provincials.
3rd pick3rd
7Dartboard
Midfield barrier 8 suits moderate-fast tempo on spacious track.
Value pick4th
12Surfy Pete
- 1st8Van RoyTom Madden$3.00
- 2nd5KhorChristopher Pang$6.00
- 3rd7DartboardJack Hill$3.80
- 4th12Surfy PeteKayla Crowther$9.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Van Roy | 4 | Tom Madden | Aaron Purcell | 54kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Khor | 3 | Christopher Pang | Symon Wilde | 53.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Dartboard | 8 | Jack Hill | Brady Cross | 55.5kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 12 | Surfy Pete | 1 | Kayla Crowther | P A Preusker | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Lightning Express | 6 | Caitlin Jones | Aaron Purcell | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Black Peppermint | 9 | Ben Price | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Hasta La War | 11 | Campbell Rawiller | Ms S Murphy | 61kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Akitu | 5 | Caitlyn Munro | Joanne Mugavin | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Our Bambino | 12 | Melissa Julius | Simon Ryan | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Stay In Your Lane | 2 | Christine Puls | Racheal Monaghan | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Anewdaydawning | 13 | Jordyn Weatherley | M A Townsend | 52kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Commander Harry | 10 | Jacob Opperman | Henry Dwyer | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Father's Day | 14 | Cian Macredmond | W Morrissey | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | She's A Con | 11 | Alana Livesey | P A Preusker | 54kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Steven James | 7 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 54kg |
The Mount Plumbing Service Hcp (56)
17:10 local1562mRestricted 56$23,000
Winner2. AhvejaySP $3.70
★ Top pickWon
2Ahvejay
Barrier 4 positions perfectly as likely leader; fast tempo and on-pace bias favour.
2nd pick2nd
3Baltic Way
Recent pre-spell placings in staying races suit 1562m fast tempo. Madden combo perfect.
3rd pick5th
8Crown And Anchor
Value pick6th
14Lucky Compass
Wide draw 13 aligns with outside bias (14% win), light weight aids.
- 1st2AhvejayCaitlyn Munro$3.70
- 2nd3Baltic WayTom Madden$7.00
- 3rd13Vee RodSophie Potter$9.00
- 4th7So RegalBen Price$5.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Ahvejay | 4 | Caitlyn Munro | R V Nicholson | 57.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | Baltic Way | 2 | Tom Madden | Harry Lafferty | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Vee Rod | 8 | Sophie Potter | Ms N Irwin | 53.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 7 | So Regal | 5 | Ben Price | Daniel Bowman | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Crown And Anchor | 11 | Jacob Opperman | A J Clarken | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 14 | Lucky Compass | 13 | Jordyn Weatherley | K T Bourke | 52kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Full Of Dash | 10 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Aeroette | 12 | Christine Puls | Wayne Walters | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 12 | So Grand | 9 | Alana Livesey | Gary & Dean Alexander | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Coraggio | 3 | Campbell Rawiller | Bob & Kane Post | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 1 | British Statesman | 6 | Cian Macredmond | Joanne Mugavin | 60kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Bruzani | 15 | Jack Hill | P A Chow | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Laugh With Me | 7 | Logan McNeil | Matthew Brown | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Knight Dancer | 1 | J F Macmillan | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Drink Then Kiss | 14 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 56kg |
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