Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Thursday 12 February 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Goulburn. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The gelding's close second at Moruya demonstrates current form superiority, while his heavy track experience and forward racing style suit the conditions. The recent form trend is most reliable indicator in this grade.
Manwari's perfect record at this track and distance provides strong reliability in this volatile grade. Despite the weight burden and soft track concerns, his Goulburn form is exceptional.
Bosco offers each-way value despite the class rise from maiden company. His recent Moruya win demonstrates current ability, while the strong jockey booking and ideal barrier position provide tactical advantages. The limited exposure creates uncertainty but also potential for improvement in this unpredictable grade.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Zoutempus | 6 | Nick Heywood | Scott Collings | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Silver Serenade | 3 | Pierre Boudvillain | D A Williams | 60kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Winning Emotions | 8 | Dale Cole | D A Williams | 60.5kg | $1.90 |
| 4th | 2 | Manwari | 2 | Blaike Mc Dougall | D A Williams | 63kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Bosco | 1 | Damon Budler | Rob Potter | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Juste Un Clou | 4 | Adrian Layt | S B Hill | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Prophet Time | 7 | Coriah Keatings | G P Vella | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Off Shaw | 5 | Nicholas Hyde | J Rolfe | 60.5kg | $151.00 |
Central Otago brings the most relevant race experience and showed genuine ability on debut.
Classic Touch demonstrated clear improvement with a solid third at this track last start.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Royaltown | 6 | Pierre Boudvillain | Luke Pepper | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Classic Touch | 7 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Scott Collings | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 2 | Central Otago | 2 | Josh Richards | R T Waters | 58.5kg | $2.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Dunna Runna | 5 | Claire Ramsbotham | Danielle Seib | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Endless Applause | 4 | Robyn Freeman | Anthony Warren | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Menacing Kaiser | 3 | Olivia Chambers | Matthew J Stephens | 59kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 4 | My Mate Elvis | 8 | Billy Owen | Doug Gorrel | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Raining Violets | 1 | Damon Budler | Rob Potter | 56.5kg |
Canadian Fling emerges as the strongest form selection in this maiden field. The Vancouver mare has shown clear improvement in her limited starts, finishing a close second at Scone over 1400m.
The significant class drop and improving form trend suggest he's close to breaking through for his maiden win.
Second-up positioning with first-time blinkers suggests improvement potential, but the wide barrier, winless record, and soft track inexperience create doubt.
The light weight, good barrier, and local trainer knowledge provide tactical advantages, making her an attractive longshot proposition despite her maiden status and recent poor finishing positions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Canadian Fling | 2 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Valentiago | 1 | Andrew Adkins | Peter Snowden | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Viva Viva | 4 | Olivia Chambers | Ms A Turner | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Exiled Prince | 5 | Pierre Boudvillain | D A Williams | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Feazabeel | 9 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | $1.80 |
| 6th | 7 | Mochima | 7 | Andrew Calder | Ms A Turner | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Red Flag | 6 | Keagan Latham | C Maher | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Precious Deel | 3 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 8 | So Precise | 8 | Molly Bourke | Ms A Turner | 55kg | $101.00 |
Ken'ker brings valuable local knowledge with a solid Goulburn record. His track specialization and consistent placing record make him reliable in this grade.
Tillman brings excellent recent form with back-to-back placings and strong distance credentials. His soft track record is outstanding and he's dropping slightly in class. The Pierre Boudvillain booking adds confidence despite his poor Goulburn record.
Her wet track ability is proven and she's showing an upward trajectory.
Her soft track record is strong and recent form shows improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Mystic Diva | 7 | Jeff Penza | G G Kirkup | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Snap Decision | 9 | Nick Heywood | Matthew Dale | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 5 | Sir Sublime | 1 | Brock Ryan | Ms T Bateup | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Velia | 3 | Deon Le Roux | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Ken'ker | 2 | Keagan Latham | D Wagstaff | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 9 | Sister's Run | 4 | Molly Bourke | J G Sargent | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Sanzeno | 10 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | Danielle Seib | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Memphis Tennessee | 6 | Michael Heagney | J Rolfe | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Tillman | 5 | Pierre Boudvillain | Greg Stephens | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Tjaka | 8 | Dale Cole | D A Williams | 57.5kg |
The gelding has proven speed at similar distances and draws ideally to exploit the leaders bias. Recent form progression and track familiarity make this the strongest winning chance despite maiden status.
Crestwood represents the classic debut runner with elite connections. The lugging bit addition indicates speed focus, which suits the 1100m sprint distance perfectly.
Western Lane returns from an extended break but the Ryan/Alexiou partnership typically have horses ready first up. Previous soft track exposure is valuable, though the lengthy spell and maiden status create some risk factors.
Second up from Matthew Smith's stable suggests improvement, but the wide barrier and poor recent jockey form create tactical concerns in a race favouring leaders.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Interro | 1 | Keagan Latham | C Maher | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Celestial Grace | 6 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Turf Luck | 4 | Jay Ford | Blake Ryan | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 5 | The Way Ahead | 7 | Molly Bourke | Matthew Smith | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Western Lane | 2 | Andrew Adkins | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 59kg | $2.45 |
| 6th | 9 | Bright Promise | 10 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Ms A Turner | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Crestwood | 11 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 3 | Bruce Lightning | 9 | Jeff Penza | Lee & Cherie Curtis | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Extremely Perfect | 5 | Brock Ryan | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Dame Dividend | 8 | Pierre Boudvillain | Matthew Smith | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Triolli | 3 | D Wagstaff | 55kg |
Rileycat stands out as the form selection with an exceptional Goulburn record including two wins from four starts at this track. Her recent third at Sapphire Coast confirms she's in good order, and the light weight of 57kg provides a crucial advantage.
Zielle offers strong each-way prospects with an excellent Goulburn record and perfect strike rate at today's distance. The wide barrier is concerning, but her track record and distance expertise make her a solid place chance despite the class rise.
His recent wins demonstrate current ability, and his soft track record is strong. The poor barrier and top weight are significant concerns, but his superior speed and proven distance expertise make him a genuine place chance.
The significant class drop from previous races provides a key advantage, and Jay Ford's booking suggests stable confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Rileycat | 3 | Alysha Collett | Pat Murphy | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 9 | Crimson Miss | 6 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Zielle | 10 | Molly Bourke | G R Nickson | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Burrowa | 2 | Damon Budler | Rob Potter | 61kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Denial | 1 | Deon Le Roux | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Party Doll | 8 | Claire Ramsbotham | Danielle Seib | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Samurai | 11 | Nick Heywood | Matthew Dale | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Hippolyte Rock | 4 | Brock Ryan | Paul Murray | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Dubai Centre | 5 | Nicholas Hyde | J Rolfe | 59kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Cyclone Rupert | 7 | Jay Ford | Luke Pepper | 61kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Taytay Bay | 9 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | Luke Pepper | 59.5kg |
Despite the class rise, his track familiarity and the strong Budler-Potter combination provide confidence. The barrier draw suits the expected fast tempo, making him the most reliable option in this volatile Class 1 field.
His proven 1200m ability and Heywood's track knowledge are positives, but barrier 1 creates significant tactical challenges in the expected fast tempo. Place prospects remain strong despite the draw.
Her recent consistency and weight drop are positives, but the inside barrier remains problematic for the expected tempo. Her proven wet track ability makes her a solid place chance despite tactical concerns.
Nefradite offers excellent value after a strong second at this track last start. The improving filly gets significant weight relief and a suitable barrier for the tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Midnight Moose | 4 | Damon Budler | Rob Potter | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Maritime Express | 1 | Nick Heywood | Haylee Day | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Jenni Divine | 3 | Shaun Guymer | Michael Travers | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Our Little Star | 2 | Alysha Collett | N J Olive | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 8 | Group Chat | 5 | Keagan Latham | Matthew Dale | 55kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 5 | Nefradite | 7 | Caitlin Sinclair | G P Vella | 54.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Cloud Of Dust | 10 | Robyn Freeman | Tash Burleigh | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Mo Cent | 9 | Josh Richards | R T Waters | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Brannum | 6 | Adrian Layt | Ms L Longmire | 59.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Zoutempus | 10 | Blaike Mc Dougall | Scott Collings | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Eye For Style | 10 | N F Gardner | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Too Darn Sassy | 8 | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 55kg |
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