Scone tips and results

Our price $5.00 · SP $7.00 · Izzy Neale

The Brett Robb-trained runner has the advantage of the inside barrier and lightweight of 54.5kg. Jockey Izzy Neale has a solid 17% strike rate at Scone and is riding in good form with 3 wins from her last 20 rides. The likely midfield position gives options in a race that may favor leaders.

Our price $3.50 · SP $9.00 · Grant Buckley

Progressive mare who won impressively last start over 2000m at Taree. Grant Buckley (19% with trainer) is a positive jockey booking, and the good barrier draw should ensure a perfect midfield position.

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.00 · Reece Jones

Consistent filly who has placed in 3 of her 4 career starts. Gets the perfect draw in barrier 1 which should allow her to secure a good position. Has shown ability on Good tracks with 1 second and 2 thirds from 3 starts. The addition of winkers for the first time could provide the improvement needed to break through for a maiden win. Reece Jones (15% recent strike rate) takes the ride.

Our price $7.00 · SP $31.00 · Grant Buckley

The addition of blinkers first-time suggests connections expect this horse to show speed, and the inside barrier (2) is perfect for a forward running style at Scone. Grant Buckley is an experienced jockey who knows this track well. The stable has another well-fancied runner which adds confidence to this selection.

Our price $5.50 · SP $26.00 · Aaron Bullock

Proclivity brings consistent maiden form and a solid first-up record. The booking of in-form jockey Aaron Bullock (25% strike rate from last 20 rides) is significant. While carrying top weight is a concern, his forward running style should put him in the right position early. The 900m trip first-up looks suitable for his pattern.

Our price $15.00 · SP $101.00 · Jeff Penza

The inside draw is perfect for a 900m sprint, and Jeff Penza should give her every chance.

Our price $2.80 · SP $2.50 · Aaron Bullock

Almonzo brings the strongest form credentials to this maiden, having placed first-up previously. The Kris Lees-trained colt maps to settle on-pace from barrier 6, which should be advantageous given the track's inside barrier bias.

Our price $7.00 · SP $21.00 · Chad Lever

Coming off a runner-up finish at Gosford just 11 days ago, he's in good form and the gear change to visors could be the catalyst for a breakthrough win. The significant class drop is another positive, though barrier 9 is a concern with the track's inside bias.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.50 · Lee Magorrian

The Sara Ryan-trained gelding has been racing in stronger company and drops significantly in class here. His recent 5th at Canterbury reads well for this, and jockey Lee Magorrian has a strong 29% strike rate when teaming up with this trainer. The main concern is barrier 8 with the track's inside bias.

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.00 · Liberty Smyth

His recent win at Port Macquarie (1500m) was impressive, and he's proven on Good tracks with 1 win and 1 placing from 3 starts. The wide barrier (13) is a concern, but his forward running style should help overcome this. The 58.5kg top weight is the main query.

Our price $6.00 · SP $4.00 · Chelsea Hillier

This lightly-raced mare has a progressive profile with 1 win and 2 placings from just 6 starts. Her recent form includes a win at Tamworth over the mile and a strong second at Gunnedah. The inside barrier is ideal, and she gets in well at the weights with 57kg. The class rise is a query, but her upside potential makes her an attractive each-way proposition.

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.60 · Ella Drew

Lightly-raced gelding showing progressive form with a strong 2nd last start at Tamworth. The likely fast tempo should suit his midfield running style, allowing him to finish strongly. Has placed at this distance previously and handles good tracks well.

Our price $4.50 · SP $7.00 · Leeshelle Small

Mare in winning form after scoring at Armidale last start. Leeshelle Small maintains the ride after their last-start success. The jockey/trainer combination has a solid 18% strike rate. Will be prominent from the inside gate.

Our price $16.00 · SP $51.00 · Gabrielle Johnston

Dropping in class from recent assignments and comes off a solid 3rd placing at Armidale. The fast tempo should suit her running style, allowing her to finish strongly. Has placed twice at this distance previously and handles soft tracks well.

Our price $7.00 · SP $12.00 · Aaron Bullock

Mare with an excellent second-up record (1-1-1 from 3 attempts) who should improve sharply on her first-up run. The booking of in-form jockey Aaron Bullock (25% recent strike rate) is significant.

Our price $6.00 · SP $2.90 · Mitchell Bell

Signatories brings the perfect track and distance record (1 win from 1 start at Scone over 900m) and first-up credentials (1 win from 2 attempts). The Brett & Georgie Cavanough and Mitchell Bell combination is potent (36% strike rate), and Bell is riding in excellent form (25% strike rate). The wide barrier is a concern, but his proven ability at this track and distance is a significant advantage.