Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Sunday 8 February 2026
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Wangaratta. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The gelding operation and extended break should benefit this lightly-raced 3-year-old. McEvoy/Coffey combination is proven, and his sole soft track experience was competitive. The good barrier allows tactical options in what shapes as a fast tempo race.
First-time gear suggests they've identified and addressed issues in trials.
This Star Turn gelding showed promise in his debut and the short break maintains fitness. The wide barrier is concerning but the strong stable and jockey booking suggest confidence in improvement second-up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Lujaego | 7 | Cory Parish | Sylvia Thompson | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | He's A Hustler | 4 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 11 | Lady Courrege | 13 | Milos Bunjevac | G L Donaldson | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 5 | The Dux Nuts | 10 | Shane Foley | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Mukatila | 6 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 57kg | $2.40 |
| 6th | 15 | Hellacious | 1 | Brad Rawiller | Luke Oliver | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Colour Circle | 9 | Jackie Beriman | Brian McGrath | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Nellies Wish | 5 | Mitchell Aitken | Heath Maclean | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Star Of Metcalfe | 3 | Brittany Button | Liam Howley | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Kasuma Goddess | 8 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Heath Maclean | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Featherwand | 2 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Cortisol | 12 | Bryan Maher | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Aura The Scorer | 11 | Alana Kelly | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Tristania | 12 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Temu Tilly | 11 | M M Laurie | 57kg |
The Harry Coffey booking and advantageous barrier position suggest connections are confident. The 22-day freshen-up should have him peaking for this assignment.
The Patrick Moloney booking and Freedman stable preparation suggest this debutant has shown ability in trials. The tongue tie first time indicates potential breathing issues being addressed.
Second up from spell should see further improvement, and the distance drop to 1000m appears ideal for his speed profile.
His inside barrier draw provides a significant advantage on this track, and the short break suggests he's being kept fresh. While winless, his consistent placing suggests he's capable of an upset.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Flying Awasita | 9 | Milos Bunjevac | Charmaine Barnes | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Spirit Of Gaia | 4 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ms N Burke | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Triple Spirit | 2 | Patrick Moloney | A & S Freedman | 59kg | $1.85 |
| 4th | 4 | Russian Into It | 8 | Harry Coffey | Carly Thomas | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Bold Amore | 7 | Lachlan King | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Wallaby Jack | 1 | Jake Duffy | J E & C Ledger | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 16 | River Wolf | 12 | V L Malady | 59.5kg | $17.00 | |
| 8th | 9 | Princess Prussia | 6 | Cassidy Hill | Craig Weeding | 54.5kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 18 | Princess Vonlozzi | 11 | Hannah Le Blanc | Timothy Grace | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Skilled Sailor | 17 | Brad Rawiller | Timothy Grace | 59kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Royal Sandon | 3 | Brittany Button | J E & C Ledger | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Ive Got The Power | 5 | Bradley Vale | Timothy Grace | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 1 | Money Magnet | 14 | Logan McNeil | Ashleigh Smith | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 14th | 11 | Don'tmindameeting | 16 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 57kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 6 | The Solicitor | 15 | Thomas Spillane | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Hydrating | 13 | Ben Brisbourne | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Lethal Lion | 10 | Olivia Osborne | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Pursuant | 15 | M M Laurie | 59kg |
Showed promise on debut at this track and the addition of winkers first time suggests connections expect improvement.
However, the extreme wide barrier 17 presents a significant challenge that may prove insurmountable despite the form credentials.
The standout selection based on pure form analysis. While winless, the consistent placing record and quality connections make this the most likely winner despite the wide draw.
The complete unknown factor makes this an interesting value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Hotei Senshi | 3 | Alana Kelly | Luke Oliver | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Without Fail | 15 | Mitchell Aitken | D J McCarthy | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Masakari | 4 | Jake Duffy | J E & C Ledger | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 3 | He's Our Boy | 1 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 13 | Fiore Darancio | 14 | Cory Parish | Ben Brisbourne | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 16 | My Luna | 10 | Linc Sullivan | 57.5kg | $41.00 | |
| 7th | 5 | Mulgowie | 7 | Brad Rawiller | Matt Ivill | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Covered In Cash | 17 | Patrick Moloney | Carly Thomas | 59.5kg | $3.70 |
| 9th | 11 | Summary | 12 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Heath Maclean | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 17 | Setlin Ace | 5 | Debbie Delphin | 59.5kg | $151.00 | |
| 11th | 8 | Hurco | 2 | Brittany Button | Liam Howley | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Hard Lane | 8 | Cassidy Hill | V T Nolen | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Left On Read | 10 | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Neverenoughlego | 16 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Hot Opera | 11 | Bailey Kinninmont | Luke Oliver | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | She's Stargazing | 13 | Shane Foley | P Kearney | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Noble Nightingale | 9 | Olivia Osborne | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Tartan Queen | 6 | Jaymee Cockram | 57.5kg |
The McEvoy/Coffey combination strikes at 14%, and her third placing first up demonstrates she can perform fresh.
Lowestoft brings consistent form with recent placings and proven ability at the distance.
Mayeki offers each-way value with two recent placings and improvement second up from a spell.
His previous third in Class 1 company suggests he's capable of winning at Maiden level with natural improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Silvasista | 2 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 57kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | So Vogue | 10 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Mayeki | 4 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Simon Zahra | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Chaandee | 6 | Alice Kennedy | J E & C Ledger | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Hot Spirit | 3 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Brilliant Bull Ant | 7 | Holly Durnan | Olivia Osborne | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 3 | My Schieller Wood | 11 | Jake Duffy | S V Brown | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Lowestoft | 1 | Koby Jennings | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $1.95 |
| 9th | 2 | Charleo | 5 | Bailey Kinninmont | Luke Oliver | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Alarming | 10 | Brad Rawiller | Brent Stanley | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Powerful Majik | 9 | Hannah Edgley | J E & C Ledger | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Bottas | 8 | Cory Parish | C D Widdison | 59kg |
Sotomayor brings the best recent form having won impressively last start at Werribee.
Sinister Sauce arrives in excellent form after winning at Werribee last start and has proven herself at this distance with multiple wins. Her consistency is a major asset with regular placings, and the good barrier draw allows tactical flexibility. The main concern is the soft track conditions where she's yet to win.
Chantra brings winning form from her maiden victory at Colac and has proven herself at this distance. The light weight of 57.5kg is a significant advantage, and the Kelly/Freedman combination has been successful. However, the class rise and wide barrier present challenges that need to be overcome.
The gear changes and Patrick Moloney booking suggest connections are confident of improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Sotomayor | 3 | Brad Rawiller | M M Laurie | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 11 | Sinister Sauce | 4 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Moonbird | 5 | Mitchell Aitken | P W Burgun | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Engeline | 8 | Koby Jennings | Nick Ryan | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Rolihlahla | 1 | Milos Bunjevac | E W Nichols | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Fox Appeal | 9 | Cassidy Hill | Craig Weeding | 61.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Gee Tee | 13 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 6 | First Day | 10 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Altruist | 7 | Chelsea Jokic | Brent Stanley | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Quamby | 2 | Cory Parish | Sylvia Thompson | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Guru Two | 11 | Patrick Moloney | P F Maher | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 2 | San Marco | 6 | Lachlan King | Andrew Dale | 61kg | |
| Scr | 4 | This Is The Moment | 16 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 60kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Norwoods | 14 | Shane Foley | Rachael Cunningham | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Chantra | 15 | Alana Kelly | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Handy Friend | 12 | Jake Duffy | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 58kg |
Her perfect record at this distance and proven ability at Wangaratta make her the standout selection despite the wide draw.
The gear changes and excellent barrier position provide hope for improvement, though her inconsistent record raises reliability concerns.
Organics offers excellent value having won her maiden at this exact track and distance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Organics | 10 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 11 | Hustle | 7 | Koby Jennings | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Seattle Hope | 6 | Jake Duffy | Mitchell Freedman | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Legacy Rose | 12 | Mitchell Aitken | P Kearney | 61.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Kawa | 5 | Patrick Moloney | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 13 | Rockette Roulette | 2 | Cassidy Hill | C J Davis | 51kg | $91.00 |
| 7th | 5 | High Tempo | 8 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Long Brew | 4 | Ryan Houston | Lee & Shannon Hope | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Grinzinger Nyx | 13 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Mexican Moon | 11 | Hannah Le Blanc | P J Sullivan | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 8 | At The Mint | 1 | Milos Bunjevac | Jason Selman | 58kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Thunder Hawk | 3 | Bailey Kinninmont | Lucy Yeomans | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Eyes Wide Shut | 9 | Cory Parish | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Short Reply | 7 | Shane Foley | Niki O'Shea | 57.5kg |
The 1000m distance suits perfectly with 4 wins from 11 starts, making her the form horse despite the wide draw.
Barnage offers strong each-way value with his recent Yarra Glen victory and perfect barrier draw. The John Keating partnership has been successful, and his distance record shows capability. While the Flemington failure was disappointing, the class drop and inside barrier provide significant advantages for a horse that can lead or sit handy.
Antisocial presents solid each-way value as a first-up specialist returning from a lengthy spell. The soft track conditions suit, and Alice Kennedy's strong partnership with trainer Ben Brisbourne adds confidence to this value selection.
His Ballarat victory showed his ability, and the Hayes stable typically has horses competitive.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Rumours Abound | 9 | Ella Bent | R T Stubbs | 58.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Barnage | 1 | John Keating | Matthew Fsadni | 63kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Rosie's Prophecy | 6 | Brendan Ward | D J O'Prey | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Before The War | 13 | Jake Duffy | J E & C Ledger | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Antisocial | 8 | Alice Kennedy | Ben Brisbourne | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Wild Annie | 2 | Brittany Button | B R Mallyon | 53kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Melodee Rose | 11 | Cassidy Hill | Craig Weeding | 53.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Jesters Award | 12 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Heath Maclean | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 15 | One Way Street | 10 | Bradley Vale | Louisa Dove | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Yamato | 3 | Bailey Kinninmont | C J Davis | 52kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Reward Tha Master | 5 | Stephen Brown Jnr | Linc Sullivan | 62kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Shooting For Stars | 4 | Lachlan King | Andrew Dale | 56kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Brenlyn's Daisy | 16 | Andrew Dale | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Night Flash | 14 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Pretty Penguin | 13 | Olivia Osborne | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Too Darn Crystal | 7 | Shane Foley | Niki O'Shea | 57kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Gigantor | 9 | M Krikas | 54kg |
Turnaquid stands out with exceptional course form at Wangaratta (3 wins from 9 starts) and comes off a last-start win at Kyneton. Her distance record is solid with 4 wins from 29 attempts, and she's shown consistent form with multiple placings recently. The mare handles soft conditions well and gets a favorable barrier draw.
Paparazzo won impressively last start at Wagga and boasts an outstanding place record of 7 from 13 starts. The gelding has good distance form and is rising through the grades. Jake Duffy has a solid record with trainer Craig Weeding, though the wide barrier presents a challenge.
The lightly-raced gelding has clear upside and benefits from the strong King/Brisbourne combination. However, limited experience and a wide barrier are concerns.
The class drop and second-up advantage make him a value proposition despite recent poor form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Turnaquid | 7 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Andrew Dale | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Toompine | 1 | Cory Parish | Sylvia Thompson | 62.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Paparazzo | 13 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 10 | The Printer | 15 | Hannah Edgley | S Sanderson | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Esecutore | 2 | Shane Foley | Ben Brisbourne | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Fourthtimelucky | 14 | Cassidy Hill | C D Widdison | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 1 | The Shaper | 8 | Alice Kennedy | D J McCarthy | 61.5kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 12 | Silvaloa | 11 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 9 | Jammin Jimmy | 12 | Alana Kelly | Mitchell Freedman | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Fire Wheel | 4 | Koby Jennings | Nick Ryan | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Barn Zee | 6 | Brittany Button | G W Egan | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 12th | 16 | Killimicat | 5 | Sylvia Thompson | 54kg | $41.00 | |
| 13th | 11 | Ruckman | 3 | Brad Rawiller | S A McIntosh | 59kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Charmed Run | 9 | Bailey Kinninmont | Luke Oliver | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | British Poet | 15 | Andrew Dale | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Razzo Rosso | 10 | Mitchell Aitken | G W Egan | 60kg |
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