Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Monday 16 February 2026
Our top pick won 0 of 7 races at Newcastle Beaumont. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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His recent third at Beaumont over 2200m shows he handles the track, and the step back to 2100m suits. Keagan Latham's booking adds confidence, and barrier 2 provides tactical options in what should be a moderate tempo.
So You Ready offers the best distance credentials with a 2100m win and strong recent form including a narrow second at Taree. His wet track record (1-2-0 on soft) provides insurance if conditions deteriorate. From barrier 1, he can control the tempo as the likely leader, which suits his racing pattern. The class rise is manageable given his recent improvement.
Stormzino's recent narrow second at Canberra over 2000m represents her best performance to date. The G Portelli stable is in good form, and the distance suits her staying progression. While she lacks a win, her recent form suggests she's ready to break through.
Her 2100m form includes strong performances, and the Brad Widdup/Christian Reith combination is proven. The class rise is concerning but her times suggest she can compete at this level.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Pro Velocity | 5 | Christian Reith | Brad Widdup | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Stormzino | 9 | Alysha Collett | G Portelli | 55kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 2 | So You Ready | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms K Buchanan | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 1 | Call Me Son | 2 | Keagan Latham | David Pfieffer | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 6 | Babyfaced Assassin | 6 | Amy Mc Lucas | G Portelli | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Star Of Kongo | 4 | Kacie Adams | R P Hartley | 56.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Castelle | 3 | Luke Rolls | M S Minervini | 57kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Playful Puzzle | 7 | Joseph Ible | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Pathelia | 8 | John W Ramsey | 55kg |
The inside barrier and forward racing pattern suit the track bias favouring on-pace runners. Top weight is a concern but the class drop and fitness edge make this the most reliable winning chance.
Second-up filly with course experience, having placed third here last start. Track experience is valuable at Beaumont, and her forward racing style should suit the bias. However, she needs improvement to win and the wide draw is a concern.
Debut runner from the Brett & Georgie Cavanough stable with Mitchell Bell aboard. The trainer/jockey combination boasts a 38% strike rate, and Bell has strong form at Beaumont.
Value chance dropping significantly in class after racing in stronger company. Second-up placement suggests fitness, and the class drop could see marked improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Heta | 8 | Nick Palmer | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Kenisis | 5 | Reece Jones | Lou Mary | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Artie's Magic | 2 | Aaron Bullock | T S Howlett | 59kg | $1.90 |
| 4th | 9 | Show Us Ya Texts | 3 | Ella Drew | Lyle Chandler | 53.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Flying Truffles | 7 | Ashley Morgan | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 4 | Poirier | 6 | Mikayla Weir | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Civilian | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | J A Sylvester | 58kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Harmene | 4 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Markwell Melody | 8 | Joseph Burges | 55.5kg |
The Jake Hull-trained mare has proven she can run competitive times and should appreciate the step up to 1150m.
Vidia benefits from the inside barrier draw which aligns with the slight track bias favouring inside runners. The Michael Freedman stable has a strong record with first-up runners, and this filly has previous experience fresh from a spell. While fitness after 170 days is a concern, the favourable draw and stable's first-up record provide solid foundations.
The Peter Snowden stable excels with maidens, and the addition of blinkers first time often sparks improvement. Mitchell Bell's strong record at Beaumont (27% strike rate) adds further appeal despite the challenging barrier draw.
The mare is second up from a spell which often brings improvement, and the addition of a tongue tie first time could provide the edge needed.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Vidia | 3 | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | $3.70 | |
| 2nd | 3 | River Jordan | 6 | Anna Roper | Nacim Dilmi | 58.5kg | $2.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Baqueira | 4 | Alysha Collett | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Rubinsky | 12 | Jake Hull | 57kg | $11.00 | |
| 5th | 16 | British Navy | 1 | Keagan Latham | Richard & Will Freedman | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Choosy | 5 | Christian Reith | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Dawn Rider | 9 | Louise Day | C Maher | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Orloff | 7 | Andrew Adkins | Michael Freedman | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | The Prospect | 8 | Reece Jones | Nacim Dilmi | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Anyone | 2 | Lee Magorrian | C J Waller | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Qui Rouge | 10 | Jake Hull | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Firepop | 16 | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Cabbucio | 13 | Joseph Ible | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Riga | 15 | Nacim Dilmi | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Willow Capri | 14 | R P Northam | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Lucky Me | 11 | Mitchell Bell | Peter Snowden | 56.5kg |
Mirai San offers excellent value as the main danger.
Josephine represents excellent each-way value with a significant class drop and strong recent form. As a lightly-raced 3yo filly, she has natural improvement scope and maps perfectly from the inside.
Her consistent recent form includes a Class 1 win, and the 28-day break should have her fresh and ready.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Mirai San | 3 | Christian Reith | S I Singleton | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 8 | Yacht Girl | 5 | Reece Jones | S I Singleton | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Dundee Tales | 9 | Peter Graham | Peter Graham | 56.5kg | $91.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Dubai Gold | 4 | Ashley Morgan | T S Howlett | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Dartbrook | 1 | Luke Rolls | J A Sylvester | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Straand Care | 6 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 59.5kg | $2.20 |
| 7th | 3 | Twilight Rock | 8 | Anna Roper | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Cats Quarters | 10 | Teighan Worsnop | M J Robinson | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Josephine | 2 | Mikayla Weir | T S Howlett | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Point To Prove | 7 | Kacie Adams | R P Hartley | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Jason Darren | 8 | Aaron Bullock | John Bannister | 60kg |
Trounce brings solid recent form including a maiden win and two placings, with the benefit of a proven jockey/trainer combination. The class rise is concerning but her consistent pattern and tactical speed from barrier 2 make her a genuine threat.
Arabian Melody's last start win at this exact track and distance cannot be ignored, especially with her perfect local record.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Trounce | 2 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 61kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 3 | Cupid's Kiss | 6 | Gabrielle Johnston | J A Sylvester | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Girls Weekend | 1 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 62.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 2 | Ardonaugh | 7 | Liberty Smyth | R P Hartley | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Arabian Melody | 4 | Grace Palmer | John Bannister | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Shirley's Tribute | 5 | Ashley Morgan | Bjorn Baker | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 9 | The Final Say | 8 | Serg Lisnyy | S J Hodge | 55kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Shine Your Light | 3 | John W Ramsey | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | All Too Sneaky | 9 | D Lane | 57kg |
Piccaderro broke through for his maiden win last start at Port Macquarie and looks well-placed second up. The Aaron Bullock booking adds confidence, and dropping from maiden company to BM58 represents a suitable progression.
His good track record is strong and the inside barrier gives him tactical advantage.
Echelon won last start at Dubbo and brings strong connections with the Bell/Cavanough combination. His good track record is solid and he's shown ability first up previously. The class rise is significant but his last win suggests he's ready for the step up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Danxia | 5 | Luke Rolls | Colt Prosser | 61.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Piccaderro | 4 | Aaron Bullock | J C Deamer | 59.5kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 1 | Jason Darren | 2 | Gabrielle Johnston | John Bannister | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Wild Sensation | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Matthew Smith | 61.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Our Warrior | 8 | Jenny Duggan | J A Sylvester | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Maxandus | 1 | Ashley Morgan | Melissa Dennett | 61.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Echelon | 6 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 8 | Seeni | 3 | Shannen Llewellyn | J A Sylvester | 55kg | $31.00 |
The Bell/Cavanough combination strikes at 38%, and despite the class rise, this horse has previously competed at BM66 level.
The inside barrier provides tactical advantage on the tight Beaumont circuit, and previous heavy track success demonstrates adaptability. Limited experience is offset by clear ability progression.
Antilocapra brings solid BM66 form and benefits from first-time blinkers, a proven performance enhancer. Strong soft track credentials (2-2-0 from 7) and consistent recent placings provide confidence. The wide barrier is concerning on Beaumont's tight layout, but the gear change and class credentials warrant respect.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Smart Cry | 3 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | J C Coyle | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 7 | Tickle Me Pink | 7 | Luke Rolls | M S Minervini | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Myalaby | 9 | Reece Jones | Tim McIntosh | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Antilocapra | 8 | Anna Roper | R P Northam | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 3 | Vierville | 4 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 8 | Yorikiri | 11 | Deanne Panya | P M Perry | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Cenotes | 2 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Colt Prosser | 62kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Mon Amore | 5 | Winona Costin | P M Perry | 55kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Denial | 10 | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Athena's Treasure | 6 | Aaron Bullock | T S Howlett | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | My Mate Kate | 8 | Christian Reith | Ben Lees | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Parfumier | 1 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 55kg |
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