★ Top pick4th
1Igotmymindonyou
Midfield map ideal for Hanging Rock sprint bias and very fast tempo favouring mid/on-pace. Regular racing, consistent class.
Victoria · Monday 26 January 2026
Hanging Rock tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Hanging Rock. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/729%
Any tip won5/771%
Top pick placed4/757%
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Carlton Draught Mdn Plate
13:25 local1000mMaiden$25,000
Winner10. HimenoSP $4.20
2nd pick2nd
12Bold Amore
Barrier 6 ideal for Hanging Rock sprint leaders/on-pace bias. Payne stable reliable country, gear tweak positive. Very fast tempo may suit if forward. Recent 4th on soft shows ability.
3rd pick3rd
7Wayne's Dream
Barrier 1 huge plus in tight Hanging Rock 1000m sprint favouring inside/early speed. Regular racing fitness edge. Blinkers may sharpen. Very fast tempo suits if leads. Solid place chance.
Value pick5th
2Snappy Beau
Class drop helps, prior 3rd/4th form solid.
- 1st10HimenoAlana Kelly$4.20
- 2nd12Bold AmoreCaitlin Hollowood$6.00
- 3rd7Wayne's DreamRose Hammond$12.00
- 4th1IgotmymindonyouJett Stanley$4.40
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Himeno | 5 | Alana Kelly | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 12 | Bold Amore | 6 | Caitlin Hollowood | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Wayne's Dream | 1 | Rose Hammond | Ms G Johnstone | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Igotmymindonyou | 4 | Jett Stanley | Shane Stockdale | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 2 | Snappy Beau | 7 | Jackie Beriman | Ms D Chapman | 59.5kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Oh So Vein | 2 | Sheridan Clarke | Jim Cerchi Jnr | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Points For Effort | 9 | Dylan Dunn | Anthony Chibnall | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Sunflower Liv | 8 | Chelsea Taylor | Jordy Coffey | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Sparkles | 11 | Hannah Le Blanc | J D Pearson | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Capital Design | 13 | Ben Brisbourne | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Tristania | 10 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Dirty On You | 14 | Dean Grass | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Fairy Steps | 3 | Bailey Kinninmont | Luke Oliver | 54kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Prestige Zerprise | 7 | Melea Castle | Matt Jenkins | 58kg |
Bet365 Same Race Multi Mdn Plate
14:00 local1600mMaiden$25,000
Winner7. BertrandSP $1.60
★ Top pick2nd
1Born Survivor
Born Survivor stands out on pure form in this weak maiden. Good track record 8:0-1-3, distance 2:0-1-1. Barrier 7 neutral, likely midfield in on-pace biased Hanging Rock 1600m.
2nd pickWon
7Bertrand
However pure form ranks behind Born Survivor due to minimal exposure, no 1600m test, wide barrier 11 disadvantaged on tight turning track favouring on-pace. Still clear threat stepping up distance from midfield in moderate-fast tempo.
3rd pick4th
10On The Brink
On The Brink gets key map advantages with barrier 3 and blinkers first time in Freedman stable. Lightweight suits, but unplaced form in 2 starts tempers expectations. Barrier helps avoid tight track issues, potential on-pace improver in moderate tempo.
Value pick5th
12Witch's Treasure
Barrier 5 helps positioning on true rail, light weight.
- 1st7BertrandJake Duffy$1.60
- 2nd1Born SurvivorJackie Beriman$2.40
- 3rd11Fire BandChelsea Taylor$31.00
- 4th10On The BrinkPaul Gatt$21.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Bertrand | 11 | Jake Duffy | T & C McEvoy | 58kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Born Survivor | 7 | Jackie Beriman | Brian McGrath | 59.5kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 11 | Fire Band | 13 | Chelsea Taylor | Jarrod Robinson | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 10 | On The Brink | 3 | Paul Gatt | Mitchell Freedman | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Witch's Treasure | 5 | Shane Stockdale | 56kg | $31.00 | |
| 6th | 8 | Dig For Victory | 1 | Koby Jennings | Melissa Page | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Sirgeeo | 9 | Nathan Punch | Shannon Roughan | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Friday Folly | 12 | Thomas Doyle | Stephen Lenehan | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Coral Jet | 2 | Steven King | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Wavendon | 6 | Alana Kelly | Daniel Kelly | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Yankee Street Rain | 14 | Melissa Julius | Melissa Julius | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Aurelio | 8 | Sarah Field | P Kearney | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Licentious | 10 | Jett Stanley | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Palentine Princess | 4 | Sam Kennedy | C J Davis | 55.5kg |
Lonagan Milham (Bm56)
14:35 local1600mBenchmark 56$20,000
Winner8. Trinity's D'oroSP $3.00
★ Top pick3rd
1Powerbound
Good track specialist (20:3-0-0), distance proven (10:1-0-0), likely forward from speed map. Fast tempo may suit if holds position.
2nd pickWon
8Trinity's D'oro
Distance proven (8:2-2-1), midfield map viable with on-pace bias (25% win rate). Gear consistent, good track ok (13:1-3-1). Not top form pick due to class rise but reliable threat.
3rd pick4th
6Chilli Reaper
Blinkers first time from Payne stable upgrade. Fast tempo may suit closing speed, low weight 59.5kg. Reliable on-pace type for country BM56.
Value pick2nd
10Sweater Girl
Midfield map (6) playable despite fast tempo/backmarker risk, low weight helps. Form improving, overlay in volatile BM56 country race.
- 1st8Trinity's D'oroJackie Beriman$3.00
- 2nd10Sweater GirlCian Macredmond$10.00
- 3rd1PowerboundSarah Field$3.30
- 4th6Chilli ReaperJake Duffy$5.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Trinity's D'oro | 8 | Jackie Beriman | Brian McGrath | 59.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Sweater Girl | 6 | Cian Macredmond | Ms M Cunningham | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Powerbound | 1 | Sarah Field | P Kearney | 62kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 6 | Chilli Reaper | 3 | Jake Duffy | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Kilkenny Lass | 9 | Christopher Pang | Stephen Lenehan | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Preservator | 13 | Koby Jennings | K J Fythe | 61.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Prestige Geoffrey | 2 | Caitlin Hollowood | Matt Jenkins | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Mahogwise Honour | 4 | Chelsea Taylor | Glen Gascoyne | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Well Held | 11 | Thomas Doyle | Ms M Cunningham | 61.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Emmcee | 7 | Jett Stanley | A R Coffey | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Real Intrigue | 5 | Bailey Kinninmont | Luke Oliver | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Torbelo | 10 | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Jayzeal | 12 | Sam Kennedy | C J Davis | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | High Torque | 1 | Dean Grass | 58.5kg |
Anthony Stevens Real Estate (Bm52)
15:11 local2400mBenchmark 52$20,000
Winner2. DionisioSP $3.30
★ Top pick5th
3Mash And Gravy
Midfield map perfect for tight track's on-pace bias and moderate tempo. Class drop enhances chances despite recent harder races.
2nd pickWon
2Dionisio
Strong class drop from recent BM62 3rd at 2540m where closed well. Barrier 6 ensures midfield position favoured by Hanging Rock's on-pace bias (25% win rate 4-6). Moderate tempo suits. Edges #1 Dharam Shalaa (poor weight suitability, backmarker from 11) on map and recent context despite similar form.
3rd pick2nd
1Dharam Shalaa
Recent staying placings ok but lacks T/D win like #3. Still place threat if tempo genuine.
Value pick4th
6Piplup
Barrier 5 suits map; overlooked due to recent poor finishes but volatile class suits improving late.
- 1st2DionisioBailey Kinninmont$3.30
- 2nd1Dharam ShalaaJett Stanley$4.80
- 3rd7Staying StrongPaul Gatt$41.00
- 4th6PiplupJake Duffy$7.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Dionisio | 6 | Bailey Kinninmont | Simone Manne | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 1 | Dharam Shalaa | 11 | Jett Stanley | Dan O'Sullivan | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Staying Strong | 4 | Paul Gatt | Nathan Newton | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Piplup | 5 | Jake Duffy | Reece Goodwin | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Mash And Gravy | 8 | Jackie Beriman | Reece Goodwin | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Toscana Rising | 3 | Sheridan Clarke | G C Strang | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Zeusmas | 2 | Caitlin Hollowood | Brent Butcher | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 11 | There For You | 9 | Jade Smith | Dane Smith | 51kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Marlin | 13 | Andrew Perdon | 60.5kg | $26.00 | |
| 4 | Gold Relay | 7 | Chelsea Taylor | Glen Gascoyne | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Rule Of Salex | 14 | Michael Harrison | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Lucania | 10 | Brendon Newport | Carly Cook | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Discobay | 1 | A R McGregor | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Nicoffhome | 12 | Chris Calthorpe | 61.5kg |
Jack Styring OAM (Bm56)
15:46 local1000mBenchmark 56$20,000
Winner10. Hi TiagoSP $5.00
★ Top pick10th
3Minesite
Minesite tops form assessment with barrier 1 providing perfect tactical advantage on tight Hanging Rock sprint track favouring inside speed. Good track record (19:4-2-3) suits Good 4; forward map exploits very fast tempo and on-pace bias despite small sample.
2nd pick3rd
11Shanghai Venture
Shanghai Venture strong second pick with barrier 3 enabling forward spot on speed-favouring track. Edges Marty Mcfly (46 days rest, rising class) via recency and map.
3rd pick2nd
2Marty Mcfly
Marty Mcfly solid third with barrier 2 maximising Hanging Rock sprint bias for leaders. Longer spell a query but fresh form viable.
Value pick8th
6Melodee Rose
11-day freshness post Wagga 5th aids, but barrier 10 tests in sprint despite fast tempo potentially suiting late charge. Overlooked lightly raced upside.
- 1st10Hi TiagoAlana Kelly$5.00
- 2nd2Marty McflyRose Hammond$4.40
- 3rd11Shanghai VentureBailey Kinninmont$5.00
- 4th9FightthegoodfightAmy Herrmann$21.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Hi Tiago | 13 | Alana Kelly | Yoshitomo Shima | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Marty Mcfly | 2 | Rose Hammond | T Fitzsimmons | 61.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 11 | Shanghai Venture | 3 | Bailey Kinninmont | Brian McGrath | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Fightthegoodfight | 5 | Amy Herrmann | Steven King | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Viperion | 4 | Paul Gatt | C J Cassar | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Olivia's Scandal | 11 | Chelsea Taylor | Jordy Coffey | 61.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Auckland | 14 | Bailey Kinninmont | Simone Walker | 62kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Melodee Rose | 10 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Mississippi Miller | 8 | Christopher Pang | W Morrissey | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Minesite | 1 | Hannah Le Blanc | J D Pearson | 62kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Oceansprint | 12 | Jett Stanley | T & C McEvoy | 61kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Fire Wheel | 6 | Sage Duric | Nick Ryan | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Where's Poppy | 7 | Sarah Field | Thomas Carberry | 60kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Bangholme | 9 | Liana Wood | A R McGregor | 57kg |
Bet365 Hanging Rock Cup
16:26 local1800mOpen$40,000
Winner6. His Finest HourSP $2.60
★ Top pickWon
6His Finest Hour
Recent 1600m form at Flemington shows finishing power ideal for moderate tempo. Midfield draw (6) suits Hanging Rock's on-pace bias without needing to lead. Youth (4yo) and Good 4 record (1-2-0) outweigh class rise.
2nd pick3rd
8Feargal
Feargal earns 2nd pick via recent consistency (0422 last 4) including strong Warrnambool 2nd over 1700m. Barrier 5 and likely leader status perfectly maps to Hanging Rock's on-pace bias (25% on-pace win rate). Distance record solid (2 wins from 6) and Good track places well. Class rise concerns offset by fitness and positioning edge over backmarkers.
3rd pick7th
9Friday At Five
Friday At Five secures 3rd with proven Hanging Rock record (2:1-1-0) and strong distance stats (10:2-4-1). Recent 2nd at 1800m shows staying ability intact. Light weight helps but wide draw (13) and backmarker style vulnerable on tight track with on-pace bias. Still, track familiarity provides edge in country Open.
Value pick5th
4Sing For Peace
Recent hurdle placings (232) indicate fitness post-162 day spell. Payne stable reliable first up (4:0-1-1), and moderate tempo suits settling midfield. Wide barrier concern but overlay offers value if resumes sharply in Open company.
- 1st6His Finest HourCian Macredmond$2.60
- 2nd1The Mighty SparSage Duric$31.00
- 3rd8FeargalMelissa Julius$2.70
- 4th10Gift Of OratoryJett Stanley$17.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | His Finest Hour | 6 | Cian Macredmond | N J Dyer | 55kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | The Mighty Spar | 4 | Sage Duric | M W Walker | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Feargal | 5 | Melissa Julius | Shane Jackson | 54kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 10 | Gift Of Oratory | 2 | Jett Stanley | A R Coffey | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Sing For Peace | 11 | Alana Kelly | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Altruist | 7 | Paul Gatt | Brent Stanley | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Friday At Five | 13 | Sarah Field | Henry Dwyer | 52.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Patsy's Star | 14 | Chelsea Taylor | M Sell | 54kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Father's Day | 1 | Dylan Dunn | W Morrissey | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Fox Appeal | 10 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Real Alliance | 9 | Bailey Kinninmont | Luke Oliver | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Cable De Vega | 3 | Michael Huglin | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Kokonotsu | 8 | Thomas Carberry | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Max Mercury | 12 | Paul Gatt | Andrew Bobbin | 54kg |
Barlens (Bm52)
17:06 local1800mBenchmark 52$20,000
Winner9. Whistler GirlSP $3.40
★ Top pickWon
9Whistler Girl
Barrier 2 perfect for tight Hanging Rock circuit favouring on-pace (25% win rate). Class drop from higher, distance record 3:1-1-0, recent fitness trend up. Jockey Puls 40% with horse/trainer. Moderate-fast tempo suits settling midfield.
2nd pick3rd
8Master Polanski
Good 4 performer 18:0-4-2, dropping class. Hanging Rock on-pace bias (25% win) suits despite wide draw.
3rd pick8th
4Fashion Fighter
Barrier 3 perfect for track's inside speed bias. Good 4 stats 20:3-3-2, class drop. Moderate-fast tempo favours forward map. Reliable country performer.
Value pick2nd
3Avonview
Class drop key, recent Hanging Rock 8th fitness prep. Not top3 due backmarker style (0% win rate) but overlay if draws cover.
- 1st9Whistler GirlChristine Puls$3.40
- 2nd3AvonviewBailey Kinninmont$3.90
- 3rd8Master PolanskiJake Duffy$4.20
- 4th1BlaazayYoko Ota$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Whistler Girl | 2 | Christine Puls | Aaron Peterson | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | Avonview | 1 | Bailey Kinninmont | D J Walkley | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 8 | Master Polanski | 12 | Jake Duffy | Reece Goodwin | 58.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 1 | Blaazay | 4 | Yoko Ota | Yoko Ota | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Cheeky Blinders | 9 | Ruby Lamont | Daniel Williams | 52.5kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Hillbily Kynection | 13 | Hannah Le Blanc | Jeffrey Kyne | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Neck High | 7 | Koby Jennings | Andrew Perdon | 60kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Fashion Fighter | 3 | Dylan Dunn | Peter Jaques | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Reliable Diamond | 14 | Jett Stanley | Craig Weeding | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Justin Timberprawn | 10 | Beau Treloar | Luke Oliver | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Haather | 6 | Brendon Newport | Carly Cook | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Shasam | 5 | Thomas Doyle | Stephen Lenehan | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Ellmaknifico | 8 | Jackie Beriman | Brian McGrath | 58kg | |
| Scr | 14 | King Alla | 11 | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 57.5kg |
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