Likely leader in moderate-fast tempo suits spacious Taree straight. Class drop key. Best form pick despite low good track stats.
New South Wales · Friday 30 January 2026
Taree tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Taree. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Taree Tafe Agricultural Courses (Bm58)
Strong local with 2 Taree wins, recent BM58 victory at track over near distance. 5th last start here over trip but class drop and gear tweaks (lugging bit/tongue tie) positive. Jockey 14% with horse. Suits closer bias on Good 4 with long straight. Solid place claims.
Recent placings at 2100m+ indicate 2000m suitability. Midfield runner in tempo that favors closers at Taree. Lacks track form but raw ability stands out vs exposed older rivals.
Recent 10th here but strong finish; long straight suits. Value overlay for place/exotic.
- 1st6Miss DefyWilliam A Stanley$3.90
- 2nd4So You ReadyShannen Llewellyn$3.80
- 3rd2Fighting MagnusDeon Le Roux$2.90
- 4th3Charmed DestinyTeighan Worsnop$10.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Miss Defy | 9 | William A Stanley | Luke Pepper | 57kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | So You Ready | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms K Buchanan | 60.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Fighting Magnus | 2 | Deon Le Roux | B G Lawrence | 58.5kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 3 | Charmed Destiny | 8 | Teighan Worsnop | J A Sprague | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Thinkin' Bo You | 5 | Luke Rolls | D Simonetta | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Maui | 3 | Stephen Cummins | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Sound And Vision | 4 | Grady Spokes | Ms K Owen | 62kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Rock Are Steiner | 1 | Peter Graham | Peter Graham | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 7 | The Ambassador | 6 | Poppie Gorton | Sally Taylor | 52kg | $16.00 |
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Regular racing (3rd up) ensures peak fitness for very fast tempo where strong finishers excel on Taree's 400m straight. Aeternum's speed map and Good 4 record make it most likely winner.
However, long layoff (199 days) and unproven at 1000m temper enthusiasm vs Aeternum's fitness.
Fast tempo favors its finishing strength on spacious track.
Second-up suits improving pattern, barrier 6 fits inside bias, offering value in open maiden despite no Good 4 wins.
- 1st3AeternumShannen Llewellyn$3.90
- 2nd1Jade TreesGrady Spokes$3.10
- 3rd9Blue DaneTeighan Worsnop$41.00
- 4th2XtremeLiam Blanch$4.80
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Aeternum | 2 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms K Buchanan | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 1 | Jade Trees | 3 | Grady Spokes | B J Dodson | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 9 | Blue Dane | 1 | Teighan Worsnop | Darren Treacy | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Xtreme | 4 | Liam Blanch | Paul Snowden | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 8 | Qui Rouge | 10 | Jenny Duggan | Jake Hull | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 4 | Speedy Pete | 6 | Andrew Gibbons | Joel Wilkes | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Whiskers | 5 | Kacie Adams | P J Kelly | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Thunder Lights | 9 | Lee Magorrian | Ms K Buchanan | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | St Faith's | 8 | Luke Rolls | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Markwell Music | 7 | Joseph Burges | 55kg |
Sky International Country Boosted Mdn Hcp
Second up from spell (3:0-0-1 record) suits, good track record (7:0-2-1), class drop positive. Midfield map ideal for Taree's long straight and fast tempo favouring strong finishers. Clear top win pick.
Barrier 2 ideal for Taree inside bias (+3m rail), likely leader in fast tempo. Bullock's 25% strike rate elevates connections.
Barrier 4 suits inside bias, good track exposure. Improving trend, fitness from recent runs suits fast tempo where Taree's straight aids closers.
Fitness peak after 6 runs, Rolls excels at Taree. Fast tempo + long straight suits late surge despite backmarker role.
- 1st3Kid BillyJon Grisedale$3.20
- 2nd1Artie's MagicAaron Bullock$3.10
- 3rd2King CountryKacie Adams$6.50
- 4th9Na HamahMadeline Owen$81.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Kid Billy | 8 | Jon Grisedale | Ms L Thomson | 56.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Artie's Magic | 2 | Aaron Bullock | T S Howlett | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 2 | King Country | 1 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Na Hamah | 11 | Madeline Owen | H R Dew | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Repeat Offender | 4 | Matthew Bennett | Glen Milligan | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Argerich | 6 | Jeff Kehoe | P Cheers | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Same Terms | 3 | Teighan Worsnop | M J Robinson | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Finding Elle | 10 | Raymond Spokes | John Higgins | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Clever Illusion | 5 | Jeff Penza | P Cheers | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Cool Turn | 7 | Luke Rolls | J A Sylvester | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Coolriver Fergie | 9 | Ben Looker | Joseph Burges | 56kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 12 | William's Smile | 10 | John Bannister | 56kg |
Wallamba River Pony Club Mdn Plate
Good ground record (2:0-1-1) matches today's Good 4. Fast tempo favours midfield sitters like her over pure leaders.
Smashing Nova shows strongest track affinity (2:0-2-0 at Taree, including 1250m second). Good 4 suits (2:0-1-0). Fast tempo may suit midfield run despite barrier 9. Lees/Bullock stable form solid.
Recent Taree third and barrier 4 exploit inside bias. Second up suits fitness progression despite 8:0-1-3 record. Light weight helps. Solid top-3 despite maiden persistence.
Barrier 1 ideally suits Taree inside bias while most focus on form horses. Llewellyn/Kehoe combo strikes at 30%. Consistent 4x53 form undervalued in weak maiden. Fast tempo may expose backmarkers but barrier saves ground.
- 1st10ParfumierKacie Adams$17.00
- 2nd5Smashing NovaAaron Bullock$2.20
- 3rd4KirkallAndrew Gibbons$14.00
- 4th7RubinskyLee Magorrian$4.20
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Parfumier | 6 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Smashing Nova | 9 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $2.20 |
| 3rd | 4 | Kirkall | 13 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Rubinsky | 3 | Lee Magorrian | Jake Hull | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 6 | Pear Bellini | 4 | Emily Farr | Glen Milligan | 55kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 1 | Etoiles | 7 | Ben Looker | Nacim Dilmi | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Heliophile | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | Allan Kehoe | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Atadcheeky | 2 | Matthew Bennett | Glen Milligan | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 14 | I Want This | 10 | Allan Kehoe | 59kg | $201.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Fat Barry | 8 | Jenny Duggan | Ms K Buchanan | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Tesorino | 11 | Jeff Penza | Ms L Munce | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Aelfwynn | 14 | Denim Wynen | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Radiant Tier | 12 | K A Lees | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Markwell Melody | 5 | Joseph Burges | 57kg |
Ben Anderson Performance Farrier Hcp (C1)
Second-up record excellent (4 placings from 4), recent consistent placings including close 2nd/3rd/4th. Very fast tempo suits midfield map.
In regular racing with fitness edge, midfield draw (7) ideal. Gibbons' 25% strike rate boosts.
Second-up suits Taree staying test in fast tempo.
- 1st11ThedaythemusicdiedMadeline Owen$20.00
- 2nd3King SoleilAaron Bullock$1.90
- 3rd5Fast BlueAndrew Gibbons$8.50
- 4th1Prince Of ProphetsGrady Spokes$12.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Thedaythemusicdied | 3 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | King Soleil | 11 | Aaron Bullock | Craig Ruttley | 58kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 5 | Fast Blue | 7 | Andrew Gibbons | T J Bartley | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Prince Of Prophets | 4 | Grady Spokes | Sally Taylor | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Fools Play | 1 | Luke Rolls | Donna Grisedale | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Nikody's Binks | 15 | Jeff Kehoe | P Cheers | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Dartbrook | 2 | Shannen Llewellyn | J A Sylvester | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Spring Eagle | 12 | R Simonetta | 55kg | $151.00 | |
| 9th | 15 | Pongola | 8 | H R Dew | 55kg | $201.00 | |
| 10th | 7 | Mars Landing | 13 | Ben Looker | Terry Evans | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 11th | 14 | Hardash | 14 | P Cheers | 55kg | $151.00 | |
| 12th | 12 | Sibelius | 5 | Jeff Penza | D Simonetta | 55kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Nay Pee Cee | 9 | G McFarlane | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Maggie Sparkles | 6 | Kacie Adams | P J Kelly | 55kg | |
| Scr | 9 | All Too Sneaky | 10 | D Lane | 55kg |
13 February Hannam Vale Cup Day Championship Preview (C4)
Jockey/trainer combo reliable. Clear class edge despite wide draw.
Recent Taree 2nd behind Get Some Fun shows suitability, with prior Taree place. Consistent form, good weight, midfield settling suits predicted fast tempo allowing strong finish on spacious Taree straight.
Recent Coffs 3rd followed wins, light weight helps despite class jump.
- 1st1Life CoachKacie Adams$6.00
- 2nd5MyalabyMatthew Bennett$21.00
- 3rd3SavvyrockerJeff Penza$4.00
- 4th2Get Some FunMadeline Owen$4.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Life Coach | 11 | Kacie Adams | B M Lazzarini | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Myalaby | 2 | Matthew Bennett | Tim McIntosh | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Savvyrocker | 4 | Jeff Penza | R N Godbolt | 55kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Get Some Fun | 10 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 56.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Aye Aye Skipper | 7 | Lee Magorrian | J A Sprague | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Talana | 5 | Luke Rolls | Sally Taylor | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Baby Ryan | 8 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 7 | Cardsharp | 12 | Ella Drew | N Mayfield-Smith | 53kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Super Jaie | 6 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Cryptic Verse | 9 | Teighan Worsnop | Terry Evans | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Pretty Shamrock | 13 | Stephen Cummins | Donna Grisedale | 55kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Sheila's Fanta Sea | 1 | Joseph Burges | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Nikody's Diego | 3 | P Cheers | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Jevington Will Do | 14 | H R Dew | 55kg |
Cafe Nosh Country Boosted (Bm58)
Handles Good 4 (6 good runs), class drop aids, strong finisher suits fast tempo and 400m straight despite 61kg.
Midfield barrier 6 perfect for predicted fast tempo favouring closers (backmarkers 20% win rate). Good 4 proven, consistent form edges Steel Rain despite no Taree stats.
- 1st2Never IslandLeanne Boyd$9.50
- 2nd3Phoenix PowerKacie Adams$2.20
- 3rd13Raised By Wolves$17.00
- 4th8Piedi VelociJon Grisedale$8.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Never Island | 6 | Leanne Boyd | N Mayfield-Smith | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Phoenix Power | 2 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 61kg | $2.20 |
| 3rd | 13 | Raised By Wolves | 11 | B D Bellamy | 55kg | $17.00 | |
| 4th | 8 | Piedi Veloci | 5 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Snitzenegger | 1 | Luke Rolls | J A Sylvester | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Flycatcher | 8 | Jenny Duggan | Ms J Lynch | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Good Karma | 4 | Ben Looker | Paul Snowden | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Amalfi Amore | 13 | Teighan Worsnop | Terry Evans | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Strobing | 10 | Hollie Hull | A P Ball | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Warrant | 3 | Stephen Cummins | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Steel Rain | 12 | Poppie Gorton | Donna Grisedale | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Purple Kitty | 9 | Jeff Kehoe | P Cheers | 59kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Corpsman | 7 | J A Sylvester | 56kg |
Get Your 2026 MVRC (Bm58)
Neutral barrier 6 suits midfield in very fast tempo favouring strong finishers at Taree sprint. Bullock (25% recent) boosts.
Recent form 690x6833671 shows consistency; midfield map suits very fast tempo. Wide draw tests but long straight aids. Form trumps low Good4 record (11:1-3-1 overall).
Consistent form 483x422722x; very fast tempo may suit if leads.
Distance proven (8:1-1-0), barrier 7 midfield ok for fast tempo.
- 1st11BethshebaAndrew Gibbons$13.00
- 2nd8Wild PharaohMatthew Bennett$26.00
- 3rd6DifensivoAaron Bullock$1.75
- 4th1SparkinglyJenny Duggan$21.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Bethsheba | 7 | Andrew Gibbons | Nikki Hodgson | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Wild Pharaoh | 4 | Matthew Bennett | Glen Milligan | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Difensivo | 6 | Aaron Bullock | Nacim Dilmi | 58.5kg | $1.75 |
| 4th | 1 | Sparkingly | 5 | Jenny Duggan | Ms J Lynch | 61.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Diamondsaremio | 12 | Grady Spokes | Sally Taylor | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Nikody's Diego | 2 | P Cheers | 55kg | $31.00 | |
| 7th | 3 | Sapphire Kiss | 11 | Jeff Penza | Wayne Seelin | 60.5kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 4 | Speedy Target | 1 | Poppie Gorton | Donna Grisedale | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Vee Eight | 3 | Teighan Worsnop | Sue Laughton | 61kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Brazen Brando | 8 | B M Lazzarini | 57kg | $11.00 | |
| 11th | 12 | Once A Lady | 13 | Jon Grisedale | Shane Everson | 57kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Catchy Tunes | 14 | G McFarlane | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | La Pelago | 10 | D Lane | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Dubai Gold | 9 | Ben Looker | T S Howlett | 58kg |
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