Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Friday 20 February 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Terang. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Clear form standout in weak Maiden field. Sea The Stars progeny suits distance, gelded prep signals improvement. First up record modest but trainer targets fresh, Will Gordon books top jockey. Moderate tempo/Good 4/fair Terang staying trip ideal for proven stayer vs poor rivals.
Good 4 exposure, maps midfield in moderate tempo staying race at fair Terang.
Barrier 7 tests in staying trip but moderate tempo allows settling. Logical top-3 threat in thin field.
Value roughy with perfect map - barrier 1, 67.5kg in staying Maiden suits moderate tempo Terang. Live danger if leads effectively.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Star Of Stirling | 4 | Will Gordon | L Smith | 69.5kg | $1.30 |
| 2nd | 7 | Showfair | 5 | Dean Parker | A W Noonan | 67.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Paramount War | 6 | Braidon Small | M J Williams | 69kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Something Super | 2 | Jordan Ratcliffe | Garry Murphy | 69.5kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Instinctive Spirit | 1 | Arron Lynch | Shaun Kittel | 67.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Alltogethernow | 3 | Daniel Small | M A Townsend | 69.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Stolen Stock | 7 | Tom Ryan | Andrew Bobbin | 69.5kg | $14.00 |
Moderate tempo suits midfield map.
Good 4 record solid but class rise tempers; still clear form second despite no distance wins. Terang's fair staying track suits strong finisher from midfield.
Cousins Day earns third on perfect barrier 2 in race with likely moderate tempo and low leader win rate (11%), allowing control from front. Fair Terang staying trip suits forward runner over deep closers.
Barrier 4 perfect for midfield Terang staying map, Gordon booking boosts (33% combo).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Cousins Day | 2 | Dean Parker | Symon Wilde | 69kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Cosmic | 9 | Tom Ryan | Shane Jackson | 69kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 4 | Flood And Fire | 4 | Will Gordon | Andrew Bobbin | 70kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 13 | High Torque | 12 | Arron Lynch | Dean Grass | 68.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 8 | Littlebitcheeky | 13 | Jordan Ratcliffe | Andrew Bobbin | 69.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Palentino Heights | 5 | Thomas Carberry | 67.5kg | $18.00 | |
| 7th | 1 | Reel Hot | 8 | Joshua Parker | Symon Wilde | 71kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Ruscello | 15 | Braidon Small | Aaron Purcell | 70kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Sabre Athena | 14 | Cillin Leonard | M W Greig | 71kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Sanika | 10 | Daniel Small | Simon Ryan | 70kg | $19.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Raise The Note | 7 | Martin Kelly | Shane Jackson | 70kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Side Piece | 11 | Luca Remondet | Aaron Purcell | 70.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Here Comes Ruby | 6 | M M Laurie | 69kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Initial Moment | 16 | Shane Jackson | 69kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Staying Strong | 3 | Nathan Newton | Nathan Newton | 66kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Stay In Your Lane | 1 | Racheal Monaghan | 65kg |
Recent 5th at Ballarat with strong late speed suits predicted fast tempo at Terang sprint where early speed advantageous but closers can feature. Maher/Bates combo strong (18% strike).
Sunset Royale earns 2nd pick via perfect map from barrier 3 in fair Terang sprint favouring inside speed. Lightly raced (2 starts) with pedigree suitability for Good 4.
Pursuant slots 3rd with prime barrier 2 enabling forward run in fast tempo race. Dunn booking adds intent despite 0% track wins. Fitness edge over first-uppers; reliable place contender.
Barrier 5 ideal midfield in fast tempo suiting closers; prior 3rd Geelong 1221m similar trip. Hill's 17% Terang success key.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Burleigh | 10 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 2 | Hughie's Spirit | 7 | Melissa Julius | S R Fisher | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | California Flyer | 5 | Jack Hill | Gavin Bedggood | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 15 | Equivaster | 1 | Linda Meech | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Say It How It Is | 14 | Paul Gatt | Rachel Samsonenko | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Sunset Royale | 3 | Will Gordon | A & S Freedman | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Pursuant | 2 | Dylan Dunn | M M Laurie | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 16 | Immortal Jimmy | 9 | Jason Maskiell | R K Challis | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Immortal One | 6 | Jett Stanley | Tyler Donaldson-Aitken | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Hand Crafted | 8 | Cian Macredmond | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Paglode | 11 | Luke Williams | 59kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Bill Boulder | 13 | Liam Riordan | Nathan Newton | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Bozza | 15 | Sarah Field | V L Malady | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | She's For Reel | 12 | M M Laurie | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Slick Vixen | 4 | Eoin Walsh | Henry Dwyer | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Fairfolly | 12 | Fred W Kersley | Archie Alexander | 57kg |
Consistent in maiden grade on Good 4 (4:0-3-1). Fast tempo suits strong finisher from midfield.
Fast tempo at Terang 1400m fair for midfield runners. Solid threat despite wide draw; form edges lightly raced types.
Wide draw suits fast tempo bringing backmarkers into Terang staying trip. High volatility maiden rewards consistent types.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Racey Casey | 10 | Jack Hill | Jamie Edwards | 57.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 11 | Buttercup | 11 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 57.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 12 | Immortal Justice | 15 | Craig Atkinson | Tyler Donaldson-Aitken | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Rich King | 4 | Dylan Dunn | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 15 | City Weekend | 9 | Sarah Field | P W McKenna | 58kg | $201.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Fox Force | 2 | Jett Stanley | V L Malady | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Lunazor | 7 | Fred W Kersley | L Smith | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 17 | Merry Jack | 6 | Melissa Julius | Q J Scott | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Gathers No Stone | 1 | Jason Maskiell | Shawn Mathrick | 59.5kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 8 | The Toronado Kid | 5 | Paul Gatt | Andrew Bobbin | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Vadar | 17 | Logan McNeil | Aaron Laing | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Quest For Stardom | 8 | Cian Macredmond | Thomas Carberry | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 13th | 4 | My Boy Jim | 12 | Will Gordon | Brett Scott | 59.5kg | $91.00 |
| 14th | 6 | Royal Orphan | 3 | Jordyn Weatherley | R K Challis | 58kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Don't Say No Mikki | 14 | Jason Webb | V L Malady | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Terrortorian | 16 | Liam Riordan | Nick Ryan | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Velvet City | 15 | Tom Madden | Nathan McPherson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Princess Valora | 13 | B & A McKnight | 57.5kg |
Preferred over more exposed runners.
Second up from spell suits, barrier 5 ideal for Terang's fair 1400m/fast tempo. Meech booking boosts.
Barrier 3 perfect for Terang, light 54kg aids in maiden. Solid top-3 chance in volatile maiden field.
Bobbin Back offers value first up with prior 2nd at 1400m (Casterton), blinkers off trial change. Dabernig/Weatherley combo reliable (17%), light weight suits. Wide barrier ok in fair Terang; fast tempo may suit if fresh.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Beautifully | 2 | Jett Stanley | T Busuttin & N Young | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Till Queen | 9 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | So Star | 12 | Will Gordon | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 1 | Blacklip | 10 | Liam Riordan | Nick Ryan | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Think Your Amazing | 11 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Parish Priest | 3 | Zac Moore | C Maher | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Hellofacury | 13 | Fred W Kersley | L Smith | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 5 | Positive Image | 5 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Bobbin Back | 7 | Jordyn Weatherley | Tom Dabernig | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Prince Kahuna | 4 | Tom Madden | Tom Dabernig | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Egyptian Legend | 1 | Sarah Field | Dan O'Sullivan | 54.5kg | $71.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Enniscrone | 8 | Sarah Robbins | D J Cannon | 58kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Hellish Lee | 6 | Paul Gatt | Andrew Bobbin | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Lufitaah | 13 | Mitchell Freedman | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Empress Jupiter | 14 | C Maher | 56kg |
Midfield map ideal for fast tempo at fair Terang 1400m. Class rise concerns offset by youth, fitness, and Kersley booking (50% horse combo).
Good 4 record solid (24:4-2-5), proven at Terang. Fast tempo suits late closer despite wide draw. Madden strong local (17% Terang).
Won Terang BM56 from barrier 13, recent Sale BM62 victory then Cranbourne BM66 3rd. Class drop massive positive, barrier 4 midfield perfect. Strong each-way formline.
Good 4 suited (2:1-0-0), light 57.5kg big edge in BM62. Fast tempo may suit if settles.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Suze Spritz | 3 | Fred W Kersley | L Smith | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 12 | Ottelia | 12 | Jack Hill | Ricky & Kristy Bruhn | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Shooter Mcgavin | 10 | Tom Madden | Shane Jackson | 60.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 14 | One More Star | 6 | Melissa Julius | Melissa Julius | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Ultra Blue | 15 | Christopher Pang | Tom Dabernig | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Deadly Press | 1 | Liam Riordan | Nick Ryan | 61kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 1 | In Her Stride | 4 | J P Salanitri | 63kg | $6.50 | |
| 8th | 13 | Sheanadh | 2 | Jett Stanley | M W Walker | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Imamanzor | 8 | Will Gordon | Symon Wilde | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 10th | 5 | Loose On Gin | 7 | Olivia East | M J Williams | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Jet Jitsu | 5 | Linda Meech | Andrew Bobbin | 61kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Vaderlee | 13 | Declan Bates | Simon Zahra | 60kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Fauci | 14 | Dylan Dunn | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Eire Of Fortune | 9 | Jason Maskiell | Symon Wilde | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Cardi Bee | 11 | C Maher | 57kg |
Likely leader suits fast tempo and Terang sprint bias for early speed. Class drop, good track record (6:2-1-0). Wide draw manageable with pace.
Strong second pick with improving form (42), excellent barrier 2 for Terang sprint fairness. Midfield map perfect for fast tempo bringing closers into play. Raced mostly higher class, fitness assured in regular prep.
Barrier 5 suits midfield role in fast tempo. Reliable good track form (14:3-1-1).
Barrier 4 ideal, second-up suits (1:0-0-0 but limited data). Lightly raced, dropping class, midfield map exploits fast tempo. Trainer Dabernig reliable provincials.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Mallee Gold | 13 | Liam Riordan | Andrew Bobbin | 60.5kg | $101.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Volkano | 3 | Linda Meech | T & C McEvoy | 61.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 4 | Dobkins | 6 | Dylan Dunn | Symon Wilde | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 13 | Port Louis | 1 | Jason Maskiell | Denis Daffy & Harriet Place | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Pentonville Road | 2 | Fred W Kersley | Ms J Smith | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 6th | 1 | He's Godspeed | 5 | Jordyn Weatherley | Daniel Bowman | 62kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Youraway | 10 | Melissa Julius | Jamie Opperman | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Becauseyou're Mine | 11 | Christopher Pang | Shane Jackson | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Lucky Duck | 14 | Tom Madden | J P Salanitri | 61kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Game As Ned | 8 | Paul Gatt | Ms M Lawson | 61kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Sierra Blanca | 4 | Will Gordon | Tom Dabernig | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Rubiquity | 15 | Jack Hill | Symon Wilde | 60kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Courageous Lass | 7 | Declan Bates | Denis Daffy & Harriet Place | 59kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Frosty Night | 12 | Sarah Field | Jamie Barry | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Bare To Witness | 9 | Cian Macredmond | Joanne Mugavin | 56kg |
12:2-2-5 at distance, dropping significantly in class from higher BM grades. Good track specialist (44:8-2-7), improving trend suits fast Terang 1600m tempo favouring closers. Barrier 11 workable on fair track.
Elliotto shows improving form (03742) with recent close 2nd at Murray Bridge. Good track performer (11:2-1-2), barrier 6 perfect for midfield settling in fast tempo race favoring sustained speed at Terang 1600m. Class suitable, recent fitness edge over spelled runners.
Proven stayer (9:2-0-1 similar trips), barrier 3 ideal on fair Terang layout.
Value elsewhere but place safety.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | She's Impeccable | 9 | Tom Madden | Shane Jackson | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Imminent Storm | 1 | Sarah Field | P W McKenna | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 15 | The Daily Planet | 14 | Linda Meech | Aaron Purcell | 60kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 12 | Big Kate | 2 | Logan McNeil | Daniel Williams | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 16 | Salchow | 4 | Dan O'Sullivan | 59.5kg | $6.50 | |
| 6th | 11 | Crackerjack Hatch | 13 | Declan Bates | Andrew Bobbin | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Wild Willy | 11 | Beau Treloar | Jamie Opperman | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Elliotto | 6 | Jack Hill | Jamie Opperman | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Handy Friend | 5 | Will Gordon | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Noubentekh | 7 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Peaky Ridge | 8 | Cian Macredmond | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 58.5kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Rippa Buddy | 3 | Fred W Kersley | D J Cannon | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Rock The Bar | 12 | Jason Maskiell | Shannon Roughan | 63kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Jaz Tycoon | 10 | Liam Riordan | Ms M Cunningham | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Tumbling | 15 | Dylan Dunn | Nathan McPherson | 61kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Khant Bee | 16 | Andrew Bobbin | 60.5kg |
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