★ Top pickWon
6Curie
Barrier 1 perfect for Mudgee sprint chute start, favouring inside draws. Second up suits (1:0-0-0 but placed prior fresh). Bjorn Baker preparation signals intent.
New South Wales · Saturday 21 February 2026
Mudgee tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Mudgee. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/729%
Any tip won4/757%
Top pick placed2/729%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Printstrom Showcase Mdn Plate
14:00 local1100mMaiden$30,000
Winner6. CurieSP $1.06
2nd pick5th
4Finest Art
Barrier 2 ideal, second up record includes place. Maiden volatility suits her tactical speed in fast tempo.
3rd pickScratched
8Tigletta
Tigletta's consistent form (233x33) with recent close 3rd at Gosford edges her into top selection. Proven at track (3rd Open company) and distance suits sprint tempo. Class drop positive for Bjorn Baker filly.
Value pick3rd
2Claudio
Claudio debutant not penalised for lack of form per rules. Excellent barrier 3 in inside-favoured Mudgee sprint. Cahill's track record (8% win) and trainer combo positive.
- 1st6CurieOlivia Chambers$1.06
- 2nd3Foolish NotionKody Nestor$20.00
- 3rd2ClaudioMathew Cahill$16.00
- 4th1CinceritasEllen Hennessy$51.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Curie | 1 | Olivia Chambers | Bjorn Baker | 56.5kg | $1.06 |
| 2nd | 3 | Foolish Notion | 6 | Kody Nestor | Nikki Pollock | 58.5kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Claudio | 3 | Mathew Cahill | James Ponsonby | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Cinceritas | 4 | Ellen Hennessy | Jason Attard | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Finest Art | 2 | Nick Heywood | Darren Hyde | 57kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Magic Iris | 7 | Amy Mc Lucas | Claire Lever | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Mishpat | 5 | Zac Wadick | D R Mirfin | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Tigletta | 8 | Bjorn Baker | 56.5kg |
Manly Sea Eagles Country Boosted Mdn Hcp
14:35 local1200mMaiden$35,000
Winner2. The ContractorSP $1.90
★ Top pickWon
2The Contractor
Improving trend (42 last two), barrier 3 suits likely leader map in fast tempo on Mudgee sprint where on-pace thrives.
2nd pick6th
6Gyra
Maiden volatility favours improving placers like this over less exposed. Good 4 record 4:0-1-1 supports on today's surface.
3rd pick2nd
3Velka
Speed map leader, suits Mudgee sprint bias despite barrier 7. Lighter experience but consistent form edges beaten horses.
Value pick5th
7Chasing Quivers
Barrier 2 overcomes backmarker style, recent 333 shows fitness. Good 4 record solid for conditions, overlay in upset-prone Mudgee maiden where closers can feature.
- 1st2The ContractorAmy Mc Lucas$1.90
- 2nd3VelkaBen Looker$3.90
- 3rd9Just JoanZac Wadick$21.00
- 4th8FortiansJake Pracey-Holmes$21.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | The Contractor | 3 | Amy Mc Lucas | David J Smith | 58.5kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Velka | 7 | Ben Looker | T S Howlett | 57kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 9 | Just Joan | 1 | Zac Wadick | Toby Pracey | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Fortians | 6 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | R W Howe | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Chasing Quivers | 2 | Mikayla Weir | Sally Torrens | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Gyra | 4 | Jacob Stiff | Nikki Pollock | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Flying Truffles | 5 | Nick Palmer | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Allusive Shadow | 8 | Ashleigh McCabe | Ms A Smith | 56kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Foolish Notion | 8 | Nikki Pollock | 58.5kg |
Gooree Park Wines Country Boosted Showcase Hcp (C1)
15:10 local1200mClass 1$35,000
Winner10. State Of GraceSP $4.40
★ Top pick7th
1Bosco
Good 4 record (2:1-0-0) suits conditions; very fast tempo favours midfield close. Class rise manageable.
2nd pick5th
9Bushwalker
Recent placings at Parkes/Orange show competitiveness; barrier 4 perfect for Mudgee chute start. Very fast tempo suits strong finisher. Good 4 record (14:1-3-2).
3rd pickWon
10State Of Grace
Recent form 9655x212386 includes Class 1 win/2nd at Dubbo; barrier 3 ideal for Mudgee. Good 4 performer (8:1-2-1). Very fast tempo suits late closer with proven finish. Solid top 3 chance despite no exact T/D; form trumps lightly raced Brave Xena.
Value pick3rd
8The Git Up
1200m specialist (9:0-4-3); recent form 383210x5672 reliable in country. Wide draw offset by light weight; fast tempo suits.
- 1st10State Of GraceGrant Buckley$4.40
- 2nd7Argyle LairdJacob Stiff$26.00
- 3rd8The Git UpJake Pracey-Holmes$7.00
- 4th2Frankie's ShoutLiam Blanch$8.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | State Of Grace | 3 | Grant Buckley | C Lundholm | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Argyle Laird | 7 | Jacob Stiff | Ms A Smith | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | The Git Up | 11 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Brett Thompson | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Frankie's Shout | 9 | Liam Blanch | Ms J Galea | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Bushwalker | 4 | Robyn Freeman | Ms A Smith | 55.5kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 3 | Wolf Bay | 5 | Zoe Hunt | C Lundholm | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Bosco | 10 | Rob Potter | 59kg | $4.60 | |
| 8th | 4 | Dusty Vermeer | 2 | Adrian Layt | Troy Mc Carney | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 11 | The Hoff | 1 | Ella Drew | W T Martyn | 53kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Check Your Six | 8 | Zac Wadick | D R Mirfin | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Brave Xena | 6 | Luke Pepper | 56.5kg |
The Rabbitohs Classic Showcase (Bm58)
15:45 local1850mBenchmark 58$30,000
Winner4. Toulon FactorSP $6.00
★ Top pick6th
3Blazing Guru
Recent form solid (5318x010726) with 2nd at Donald 1620m, midfield settling suits moderate-fast tempo and on-pace favouritism. Good track exposure, slight class rise offset by draw/map.
2nd pick7th
5Ever Was
Mudgee record includes 2nd BM58 2000m, consistent at level with fitness from regular racing.
3rd pickScratched
1Flashy Icon
Good track record (12:1-4-2), handles weight well, midfield map suits moderate-fast tempo at Mudgee staying trip. Clear BM58 leader despite no 1850m experience.
Value pick11th
9Hoorini
Barrier 5 exploits inside bias, Mudgee prior place adds appeal in staying trip. Recent fitness trumps low strike in volatile BM58, moderate-fast tempo suits on-pace settling.
- 1st4Toulon FactorRyan Bradley$6.00
- 2nd10Bill PeytoJacob Stiff$14.00
- 3rd6Not Too BadIzzy Neale$7.00
- 4th2Will To ExcelMathew Cahill$26.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Toulon Factor | 7 | Ryan Bradley | Ms J Clement | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Bill Peyto | 13 | Jacob Stiff | Ms J Clement | 53kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Not Too Bad | 2 | Izzy Neale | Kieren Hazelton | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Will To Excel | 10 | Mathew Cahill | James Ponsonby | 61.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Hardyo | 6 | Kody Nestor | Ms J Clement | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Blazing Guru | 1 | Zac Wadick | R Lomax | 60.5kg | $3.60 |
| 7th | 5 | Ever Was | 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | J A Steinmetz | 59.5kg | $3.70 |
| 8th | 11 | My Diamond Boy | 12 | Amy Mc Lucas | Julia Presits | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Cheeky Secrets | 9 | Ella Drew | W T Martyn | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Beg Me | 3 | Kieren Hazelton | 55kg | $61.00 | |
| 11th | 9 | Hoorini | 5 | Mikayla Weir | Brett Thompson | 57kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Flashy Icon | 8 | Rob Potter | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Miss Defy | 11 | Luke Pepper | 59kg |
Radio 2MG & Real FM Showcase (Bm66)
16:20 local1100mBenchmark 66$30,000
Winner9. Gidgee GuySP $31.00
★ Top pick10th
1Harbour Gold
Good track dominance (14:8-0-1) suits Good 4 conditions. Second up stats solid (3:1-0-1). Fast tempo favours midfield map despite wide draw.
2nd pick2nd
8Nor Nor West
Barrier 6 ideal for Mudgee sprint bias to inside/midfield. Class rise concern but fast tempo may suit tactical speed.
3rd pick8th
6Press Forward
Recent form 612346x6314 shows consistency, recent Dubbo placings. Fast tempo suits midfield settling. Better than recent form suggests in BM66.
Value pick3rd
7Andale
Lightly raced with 40% strike rate, recent Class 1 win at Wellington. Barrier 4 perfect for bias, suits fast tempo forward.
- 1st9Gidgee GuyGrant Buckley$31.00
- 2nd8Nor Nor WestChelsea Hillier$2.30
- 3rd7AndaleZoe Hunt$5.00
- 4th5Brief StatementJordan Quince$21.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Gidgee Guy | 3 | Grant Buckley | Kylie Kennedy | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Nor Nor West | 6 | Chelsea Hillier | A M Martyn | 58.5kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 7 | Andale | 4 | Zoe Hunt | Merv Rumble | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Brief Statement | 8 | Jordan Quince | Ms A Smith | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Lord Of The Sun | 7 | Ben Looker | Ms S Grills | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Rothgate | 10 | Jacob Stiff | Brett Robb | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Fantasy Crowned | 1 | Ellen Hennessy | Ms J Galea | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Press Forward | 5 | Izzy Neale | Brett Robb | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Grins | 11 | Tilly McCarroll | R Lomax | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Harbour Gold | 9 | Nick Palmer | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 61.5kg | $6.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Xaphan | 2 | Ashleigh McCabe | B W Draper | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Beauty Edge | 9 | C Lundholm | 59.5kg |
Ross Granata Motors - TAB Venue Mode Showcase (Bm66)
17:00 local1400mBenchmark 66$30,000
Winner14. A Boy Named SooSP $17.00
★ Top pick11th
1Wasted Days
Wasted Days tops form assessment with consistent recent placings and win, strong Good track stats (11:2-1-3), and weight-carrying ability at topweight 60kg. Fast tempo at Mudgee 1400m favours its finishing strength over leaders in upset-prone country BM66.
2nd pick5th
12Commando Jack
Fast tempo suits its stamina, sweeping turns aid positioning.
3rd pick12th
6Yorkel
Fast tempo at 1400m favours midfield runners like it on Mudgee turns. Class rise concern but recency trumps in volatile BM66, solid place chance.
Value pick3rd
9Sidenay
Stamina query to 1400m but fast finish exploits Mudgee fast tempo for closers.
- 1st14A Boy Named SooBen Looker$17.00
- 2nd3The ManagerChelsea Hillier$31.00
- 3rd9SidenayGabrielle Johnston$16.00
- 4th5Crown LegendJake Pracey-Holmes$4.80
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | A Boy Named Soo | 3 | Ben Looker | David J Smith | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | The Manager | 4 | Chelsea Hillier | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Sidenay | 8 | Gabrielle Johnston | Ms J Clement | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Crown Legend | 11 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | M D Griffith | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 12 | Commando Jack | 7 | Amy Mc Lucas | David J Smith | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 2 | To Be Frank | 6 | Jacob Stiff | Ms S Grills | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Extreme Merger | 5 | Ryan Bradley | Ms J Clement | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Beauty Edge | 1 | Zoe Hunt | C Lundholm | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Drunken Sailor | 10 | Mathew Cahill | James Ponsonby | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Dunedin | 2 | Liam Blanch | Ms J Galea | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Wasted Days | 12 | Izzy Neale | Brett Robb | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 12th | 6 | Yorkel | 9 | Nick Heywood | M E Jones | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 8 | Pharoahzano | 15 | Cameron Crockett | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Never A Doubt | 13 | Cameron Crockett | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Ghaznavi | 9 | Cameron Crockett | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Twin Gift | 16 | B W Draper | 55kg |
Evergreen Turf CDRA Country Championships Qualifier (C5)
17:40 local1400mClass 5$150,000
Winner5. Tom VegasSP $5.50
★ Top pick5th
1Zarizatycoon
First-up stats solid (2:1-0-0), pre-spell form outstanding in provincial class. Gear change positive.
2nd pickWon
5Tom Vegas
Recent Dubbo 3rd shows fitness, prior Mudgee placing. Very fast tempo exposes backmarkers but strong finish suits.
3rd pick3rd
8Instead
Instead in career-best form with 4 wins from recent 10 starts, ideal inside barrier 4 suits very fast tempo as likely leader. Good track record solid, proven at Mudgee. Jockey Hunt excels aboard (27% strike).
Value pick6th
4Jolly Good Fellow
Consistent Good track performer, distance suited. Fast tempo exposes closers with speed like this.
- 1st5Tom VegasMathew Cahill$5.50
- 2nd6Turned DownZac Wadick$10.00
- 3rd8InsteadZoe Hunt$19.00
- 4th2Crusader KingsNick Heywood$3.30
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Tom Vegas | 6 | Mathew Cahill | D R Mirfin | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Turned Down | 12 | Zac Wadick | D R Mirfin | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Instead | 4 | Zoe Hunt | David J Smith | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Crusader Kings | 1 | Nick Heywood | M E Jones | 56kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 1 | Zarizatycoon | 13 | Grant Buckley | Ms G Williams | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Jolly Good Fellow | 9 | Mikayla Weir | D R Mirfin | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Hannah's Bridge | 15 | Ben Looker | Derek Piper | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Onyspeed | 16 | Jacob Stiff | Toby Pracey | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Feimazuo | 8 | Robyn Freeman | Ms A Smith | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Twin Gift | 17 | Ashleigh McCabe | B W Draper | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Spring Prospect | 7 | Amy Mc Lucas | David J Smith | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Brooklyn Dash | 3 | Olivia Chambers | Angus Stewart | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 13th | 3 | Hammering Away | 2 | Izzy Neale | Brett Thompson | 56kg | $91.00 |
| 14th | 9 | Billabong Rose | 14 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Brett Thompson | 54kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 15 | A Boy Named Soo | 5 | David J Smith | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Check Your Six | 10 | D R Mirfin | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Giovanna Star | 11 | D R Mirfin | 54kg |
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