Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Tuesday 17 February 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Werribee. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Phoenician stands out as the most consistent performer with five placings from his last six starts, including three seconds. The step up to 2720m should suit this progressive stayer, and Brad Rawiller's 21% strike rate at Werribee adds confidence. Despite being winless, his consistent form pattern suggests he's ready to break through.
High Heeled drops significantly in class after running second over 2600m at Cranbourne, demonstrating the stamina required for today's distance. The 58-day break should have her fresh and ready, while Tom Madden's booking suggests stable confidence. Her consistent placing record and class drop make her a genuine threat despite being winless.
St Dominic showed significant improvement with a strong second at Pakenham over 2500m, beaten just 2 lengths. While winless, his recent form pattern shows consistency and improvement at longer distances.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | High Heeled | 5 | Tom Madden | Joanne Mugavin | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Phoenician | 6 | Brad Rawiller | E W Ewert | 59.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | St Dominic | 7 | Ryan Houston | Jason Chandler | 59.5kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 5 | Dejavast | 1 | Emily Pozman | Lee Hunter | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Rainbow Dolphin | 3 | Sarah Field | Stephen Lenehan | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Tavolta | 4 | Thomas Doyle | Stephen Lenehan | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Chirpy Chap | 2 | Jye McNeil | K & K Keys | 59.5kg | $3.80 |
Her recent third at Sale over 1515m shows she's ready to break through, and the Luke Currie booking adds significant confidence. The consistent placing record suggests she's knocking on the door for her maiden win.
New Romance gets the perfect draw in barrier 1 which is crucial at Werribee's tight-turning track. Her consistent placing record and the booking of in-form jockey Jye McNeil suggests connections believe she can finally break through. The return to blinkers indicates they're pulling out all stops.
The addition of a nose roll first time and strong jockey/trainer combination suggests connections expect significant improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | So Long Ago | 6 | Lachlan King | P A Banks | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Koyuga Rip | 7 | Will Gordon | Annalise Maragos | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Kaddari | 13 | Luke Currie | R D Griffiths | 57.5kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 3 | En Mer | 2 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 10 | New Romance | 1 | Jye McNeil | Jamie Edwards | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 11 | Sweet Little Mary | 5 | Logan McNeil | Ben O'Farrell | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Kovu | 11 | Jack Hill | Dane Smith | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Bit Of A Raider | 9 | Teodore Nugent | K M Elford | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Money Moon | 8 | Jordyn Weatherley | Chris Calthorpe | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Colandcarmel | 10 | Paul Gatt | Ben O'Farrell | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Barxian | 3 | Thomas Doyle | Stephen Lenehan | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Gaelic Kiwi | 12 | Cian Macredmond | Lucinda Boyd | 59kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Misil Beauty | 4 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 57kg |
The Highland Reel gelding should appreciate the step up to 1400m and has scope for improvement second-up. Jake Noonan's strong record with the Feek stable adds confidence.
Parish Priest ran an encouraging second at this track last start and brings valuable course experience. The Wootton Bassett gelding has shown steady improvement and the 1400m distance should suit. The wide draw and missing jockey booking are concerns but his local knowledge gives him an edge.
Xuxa Kiss has shown steady improvement with a strong second at Cranbourne last start. The Extreme Choice filly benefits from weight relief and Michael Dee's booking suggests stable confidence. The wide draw is concerning but her consistent form profile makes her a genuine threat.
The inside draw is a significant advantage at Werribee, and Ryan Houston's strong partnership with the trainer adds appeal. The gear change could unlock improvement from his Sale run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | It's Gnarly | 4 | Ryan Houston | Logan McGill | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 7 | Pol Rogeur | 8 | Jake Noonan | David & Coral Feek | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Zoudeadly | 10 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Strike First | 5 | Ben Allen | Ms W Kelly | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Oxidant | 2 | Celine Gaudray | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Colorado Tycoon | 7 | Teodore Nugent | M, W & J Hawkes | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 16 | Reel Latino | 9 | R K Challis | 59.5kg | $201.00 | |
| 8th | 13 | Seaview Swagger | 1 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Druthers | 6 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 10th | 11 | Wednesday's Shout | 3 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 57kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Somethingintheair | 13 | Will Gordon | A & J Williams | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Farnanheit | 12 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Parish Priest | 14 | C Maher | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Power Played | 12 | Jye McNeil | Alexander Rae | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Thinking Positive | 11 | Jason Maskiell | Peter Gelagotis | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Xuxa Kiss | 15 | Michael Dee | C I Brown | 57kg |
The filly has proven Good track form and draws ideally at barrier 7 for Werribee's configuration. With natural improvement expected second-up and strong stable/jockey combination, she represents the best winning chance despite limited exposure.
The colt's perfect Good track record and proven distance form make him a strong contender, though the wide barrier and maiden status are concerns in this competitive field.
Half Scotch represents a significant class drop from Listed/Open company and boasts an excellent soft track record. The Michael Dee booking and inside barrier are positives, but first-up fitness after a long spell and poor Good track form are concerns. The class drop and gear changes suggest connections expect improvement.
The addition of blinkers first time suggests connections expect improvement, but barrier 12 is a significant disadvantage at Werribee's sprint configuration.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Purple Streak | 1 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Watten Assett | 9 | Teodore Nugent | Simon Zahra | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 12 | She's Loaded | 6 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Half Scotch | 3 | Michael Dee | M W Young | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Parak | 12 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Cries And Whispers | 2 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Lovesexy | 8 | Lachlan Neindorf | D T O'Brien | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Sealand | 7 | Zac Spain | Lloyd Kennewell | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 14 | The Real Man | 5 | Melea Castle | D Meagher | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Back Of The Boat | 4 | Emily Pozman | Jessica Pateman | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Wetland | 10 | Dakotah Keane | T G Eurell | 56kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Ironic Fortune | 10 | S V Brown | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Ziggy Bama | 16 | L Smith | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Bar La La | 13 | Celine Gaudray | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Luminary Miss | 14 | Will Gordon | Dominic Sutton | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Full Of Knowledge | 11 | Jade Da Rose | Dani Walker | 59kg |
Snappy Tycoon presents as the most reliable winning chance based on current form and class drop.
Alaa Plenty offers strong value as a second up runner dropping significantly in class.
The Corstens stable typically has horses ready first up, making her a genuine chance despite the extended spell.
Cosmic Grace offers excellent value as a lightly raced 3yo stepping up in class. Her maiden win at Kyneton shows ability, and the strong Kennewell/Cartwright combination provides confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Alaa Plenty | 3 | Bree Temple | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 7 | Zetalyn | 8 | Caitlin Hollowood | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Ellsworth | 7 | Luke Cartwright | Lloyd Kennewell | 63kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Snappy Tycoon | 4 | Emily Pozman | Ms D Chapman | 60.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 8 | Zousinger | 6 | Makisha Salter | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Lychee Green Tea | 1 | Bailey Kinninmont | Ms H Burns | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 4 | The Wizard King | 2 | Dylan Dean | Shawn Mathrick | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Wild Irish Rover | 11 | Rose Hammond | Annalise Maragos | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Cosmic Grace | 10 | Luke Cartwright | Lloyd Kennewell | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Ville De Lumiere | 9 | Logan Bates | T & C McEvoy | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Lennystar | 11 | Sam Kennedy | John McArdle | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Melodee Rose | 5 | Cassidy Hill | Craig Weeding | 55.5kg |
Magnardo brings exceptional recent form with five consecutive wins and a strong 31% career strike rate. The inside barrier draw is crucial at Werribee's 1000m start, and her proven ability at the distance (3 wins from 7 starts) makes her the standout selection despite the class rise.
The blinkers back on suggests connections expect improvement, though the wide barrier is a significant concern at Werribee's 1000m start.
Redemption Time offers excellent value having placed third at this track recently and showing consistent place form at 1000m.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Magnardo | 3 | Luke Cartwright | Reece Goodwin | 54kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 8 | Raging Monkey | 8 | Nathan Punch | L E Robertson | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Redemption Time | 9 | Ruby Lamont | M Sell | 53kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Emerald Court | 11 | Celine Gaudray | Cameron Thompson | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Balgowan | 7 | Bailey Kinninmont | C J Davis | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Ourzacracker | 1 | Sam Kennedy | C J Davis | 52kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Yamato | 4 | Teodore Nugent | C J Davis | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Luna Field | 5 | Cian Macredmond | N J Dyer | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Dream Statement | 6 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 2 | The Crusader | 2 | Carly Cook | 57.5kg | $21.00 | |
| 11th | 5 | Redneck Princess | 10 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Sleeping Tiger | 12 | Ms R Waymouth | 57kg |
The significant class drop from BM66/70 level to BM56, combined with consistent recent form showing 3 placings from 4 starts, positions her perfectly. Despite the wide draw, her proven finishing ability and strong jockey combination make her the most likely winner.
Apppleby benefits significantly from the ideal barrier 2 draw, crucial at Werribee where inside positions are strongly favoured. Her consistent recent form with three thirds from four starts, combined with the class drop, makes her a strong threat. While her overall win rate is concerning, the track bias and recent consistency provide solid each-way appeal.
La Belle Grande represents the classic second-up improver profile as a lightly-raced 4-year-old mare. Despite her disappointing last start, the booking of in-form jockey Neindorf (20% recent strike rate) suggests stable confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | La Belle Grande | 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | G Eurell | 60.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 11 | Jenni Of Avalon | 6 | Teodore Nugent | Paul Worthington | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Snappy Pierro | 8 | Jason Maskiell | Ms D Chapman | 61kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 12 | Red Paree | 9 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Justdoit | 7 | Bailey Kinninmont | Luke Oliver | 61kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Apppleby | 2 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 61kg | $3.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Take The Prize | 3 | Sarah Field | Dane Smith | 60kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Pure Rain | 1 | Steven Vella | S A Beani | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Glorious Machine | 4 | Sarah Robbins | Ms R Gane | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Simply Outrageous | 11 | T & C McEvoy | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Short Reply | 5 | John Allen | Niki O'Shea | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Miss Himalaya | 2 | D E Dean | 55.5kg |
His recent 1600m victory at Seymour demonstrates current fitness and distance suitability.
Algadon Storm offers excellent value as the main danger. The inside barrier draw suits Werribee perfectly, and her improving trajectory suggests she's ready to break through at this level.
Seeyou Raider brings solid credentials with his recent BM56 victory and proven distance ability. The barrier draw is workable but not ideal for Werribee's configuration.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Proshow | 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | Jason Warren | 61kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Il Cielo | 3 | Zac Moore | C Maher | 58.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 8 | Divine Turf | 1 | Jordyn Weatherley | Chris Calthorpe | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Lucky Compass | 13 | Bailey Kinninmont | K T Bourke | 52kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Gold Relay | 9 | Paul Gatt | Glen Gascoyne | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Seeyou Raider | 7 | Cassidy Hill | Jody Thompson | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Algadon Storm | 2 | Rose Hammond | M M Laurie | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Taxing | 6 | Luke Cartwright | T G Eurell | 60.5kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Mallee Maid | 5 | Sarah Field | A J Dudley | 52.5kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Dente's Inferno | 10 | Ruby Lamont | E J Bourke | 50kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Norwoods | 11 | Bree Temple | Rachael Cunningham | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | News Travels Fast | 4 | Jake Noonan | David & Coral Feek | 61kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Sunshine Jenni | 12 | Jett Stanley | Lloyd Kennewell | 60.5kg |
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