The combination of gear changes, weight relief, and strong recent placing suggests she's ready to break through.
New South Wales · Sunday 22 February 2026
Port Macquarie tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Port Macquarie. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Bakewell Haulage Country Boosted Showcase Mdn Plate
Blue Dane offers the most reliable recent form with consistent placings and the addition of first-time blinkers. The gear change and recent consistency suggest she's close to breaking through.
Sizzling Suzie brings proven track and distance form from her debut third, with the advantage of an inside draw and trainer familiarity. However, the long spell and limited experience create uncertainty. The gear change suggests readiness, but she needs marked improvement to feature prominently.
In a weak maiden field, debut runners can surprise, making this a high-risk, high-reward proposition.
- 1st5Markwell MusicLiberty Smyth$2.90
- 2nd4Blue DaneKacie Adams$3.10
- 3rd2Foxy PraguePeter Graham$6.50
- 4th8TavernaSerg Lisnyy$41.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Markwell Music | 7 | Liberty Smyth | Joseph Burges | 53kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Blue Dane | 5 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 2 | Foxy Prague | 2 | Peter Graham | J A Sprague | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Taverna | 8 | Serg Lisnyy | H R Dew | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Rizu | 6 | Jasen Watkins | R Simonetta | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Billybago | 1 | Luke Rolls | Colt Prosser | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Star Of Vega | 4 | Aaron Bullock | R N Godbolt | 58.5kg | $4.20 |
| Scr | 7 | Sizzling Suzie | 3 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 56.5kg |
Carlton Dry 3.5 Showcase Mdn Hcp
Ready Made Heir presents as the most reliable winning chance despite maiden status. The barrier 1 draw is crucial at Port Macquarie's tight layout, and her recent second here shows clear track suitability. Second up from spell typically sees improvement, and the light weight aids her chances. While winless, her form line shows consistency and the inside gate provides tactical advantage.
Odaka represents the class runner dropping from Listed company to maiden level. The Gibbons/Lees combination is proven, though the wide barrier and maiden status remain concerns. Class drop should prove decisive.
Brazen Diva offers each-way value with the crucial barrier 2 draw on this tight track.
Second up from spell with gear changes and strong jockey booking suggests connections expect improvement.
- 1st6AerofoilWinona Costin$19.00
- 2nd1Fat BarryAaron Bullock$3.90
- 3rd3Brazen DivaLuke Rolls$11.00
- 4th5Ready Made HeirJenny Duggan$1.75
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Aerofoil | 5 | Winona Costin | J A Sprague | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Fat Barry | 4 | Aaron Bullock | Ms K Buchanan | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 3 | Brazen Diva | 2 | Luke Rolls | J A Sylvester | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Ready Made Heir | 1 | Jenny Duggan | Ms K Buchanan | 56kg | $1.75 |
| 5th | 2 | Odaka | 6 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 7 | Lake Of Fire | 8 | Jasen Watkins | R Simonetta | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Nikody's Casper | 3 | Raymond Spokes | P Cheers | 55.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Carafe | 7 | D Wagstaff | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Linga Longa | 9 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Adam Duggan | 55.5kg |
De Bortoli Wines Country Boosted (Bm58)
The removal of blinkers and other equipment indicates the stable believes she's ready to show her best. Her Queensland form, including a maiden win at Townsville, translates well to this level.
Craig's One brings the best local knowledge with a perfect record at Port Macquarie, including a recent maiden win at this exact track and distance. His good track form is ideal for today's conditions, and the Milligan/Farr combination shows promise. However, the significant class rise and first-up assignment from a long spell present challenges, along with the wide barrier draw on this tight track.
El Beatle offers excellent value with his perfect Port Macquarie record and recent close second showing current form.
The inside barrier draw is crucial on this tight track, and Palmer's strong local record adds confidence.
- 1st9DubaleneLuke Rolls$6.00
- 2nd3Craig's OneEmily Farr$2.50
- 3rd6El BeatleWinona Costin$9.50
- 4th4Our EmilyGrace Palmer$4.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Dubalene | 6 | Luke Rolls | Colt Prosser | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Craig's One | 10 | Emily Farr | Glen Milligan | 57kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | El Beatle | 1 | Winona Costin | J A Sylvester | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Our Emily | 2 | Grace Palmer | John Bannister | 55kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Toomuchinformation | 9 | Matthew Bennett | Lyndall Olson | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Clan D'oro | 7 | Jon Grisedale | Ms V McLennan | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Montgolfier | 5 | Ben Looker | Colt Prosser | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Shine Your Light | 4 | Gabrielle Johnston | John W Ramsey | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Wine Time | 3 | Jeff Kehoe | Nicole Hudson | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Ready And Lucky | 8 | Deon Le Roux | Lou Mary | 60kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Golden Galaxy | 4 | Ms M De Gonneville | 55kg |
McGuigan BMW Super Mdn Plate
The Paul Snowden-trained gelding showed strong form with a close second at Coffs Harbour last start and has proven wet track ability. Despite the wide barrier, his superior class and current form make him the most likely winner.
Pear Bellini brings excellent recent form with a close third at this track last start, beaten less than a length. The consistent mare appears ready to break through for her maiden win.
Purple Haze brings solid recent form with a close third at Scone last start and shows consistency with placings in recent runs. The Aaron Bullock booking suggests stable confidence, and the gelding appears well-placed to break through at maiden level with tactical options from barrier 7.
The Kris Lees/Andrew Gibbons combination is proven, and with only 4 career starts, she has scope for further improvement.
- 1st6XtremeBen Looker$2.30
- 2nd3Purple HazeAaron Bullock$2.05
- 3rd9Pear BelliniMatthew Bennett$6.50
- 4th11Elegant ForceAndrew Gibbons$15.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Xtreme | 11 | Ben Looker | Paul Snowden | 58.5kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 3 | Purple Haze | 7 | Aaron Bullock | Adam Duggan | 59kg | $2.05 |
| 3rd | 9 | Pear Bellini | 8 | Matthew Bennett | Glen Milligan | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Elegant Force | 6 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Clever Illusion | 4 | Raymond Spokes | P Cheers | 59kg | $151.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Mini Boo | 9 | Jeff Kehoe | P Cheers | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Curcuma | 1 | Stephen Cummins | Ms T Bell | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Scaligeri | 2 | Luke Rolls | Colt Prosser | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Don't Share Shamus | 3 | Damien Smith | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Keinbah's Warrior | 10 | Damien Smith | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Temple Bells | 5 | Colin Hughes | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Radiant Tier | 12 | K A Lees | 56.5kg |
Home Of Live Sport @ Port City Bowling Club Showcase (Bm58)
The 5-year-old mare won convincingly last time out and has the tactical speed to handle the step up in class. The Looker/Pepper combination adds confidence.
Amalfi Amore offers strong each-way value as a recent winner dropping in class. His heavy track victory at Tuncurry demonstrates current form, and the class drop should suit. The gelding has experience at the track which is valuable.
Raised By Wolves brings strong local knowledge with an excellent Port Macquarie record including two wins from six starts. The quick backup and missing jockey booking are concerns, but his track record makes him a genuine place chance.
Her Port Macquarie record is strong with a win and two places from five starts, including success at today's distance. The wide barrier is a concern, but the value is too good to ignore.
- 1st9Amalfi AmoreGrant Buckley$7.50
- 2nd4Bella KathleenLuke Rolls$9.00
- 3rd2StrobingHollie Hull$9.50
- 4th15Raised By Wolves$7.50
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Amalfi Amore | 3 | Grant Buckley | Terry Evans | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Bella Kathleen | 15 | Luke Rolls | Cassandra Schmidt | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Strobing | 2 | Hollie Hull | A P Ball | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 15 | Raised By Wolves | 9 | B D Bellamy | 55kg | $7.50 | |
| 5th | 17 | Notabadone | 8 | Stephen Cummins | Ms T Bell | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Flycatcher | 13 | Jenny Duggan | Ms J Lynch | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Fighting Magnus | 16 | Deon Le Roux | B G Lawrence | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Seething Seb | 10 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 18 | Hardash | 12 | P Cheers | 55kg | $151.00 | |
| 10th | 3 | Charmed Destiny | 4 | Winona Costin | J A Sprague | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Khant Fail | 14 | Anna Roper | R N Godbolt | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Snitzenegger | 6 | Mollie Fitzgerald | J A Sylvester | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 13th | 7 | Miss Defy | 5 | Ben Looker | Luke Pepper | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 14th | 14 | Argerich | 7 | Jeff Kehoe | P Cheers | 55kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Nature Boy | 11 | Emily Farr | Ms L Selby | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Labarna | 17 | Christian Reith | Jordan Lee | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Piedi Veloci | 18 | Donna Grisedale | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Tycoon Lad | 1 | Ms L Selby | 55kg |
Watsons Caravans Port Macquarie Showcase Hcp (C2)
The inside barrier draw is crucial at Port Macquarie's tight layout, and the horse has proven versatility across track conditions.
Sosueme's recent maiden victory at this track demonstrates local adaptation and the rail barrier provides maximum advantage.
Send A Telegram's perfect record at this track and distance cannot be ignored, and the second up timing with gear changes suggests stable intent. However, the wide barrier and class rise present significant challenges in what appears a competitive field.
Amarone offers genuine value based on the perfect second up record and competitive recent form.
- 1st1OutakandyGrady Spokes$10.00
- 2nd3Bonus TempusHollie Hull$51.00
- 3rd11Cool Az AlettaGrant Buckley$16.00
- 4th8Purple KittyRaymond Spokes$18.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Outakandy | 9 | Grady Spokes | Jake Hull | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Bonus Tempus | 6 | Hollie Hull | B M Lazzarini | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Cool Az Aletta | 3 | Grant Buckley | A P Ball | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Purple Kitty | 5 | Raymond Spokes | P Cheers | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Sosueme | 1 | Anna Roper | R N Godbolt | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 7 | Send A Telegram | 10 | Winona Costin | J A Sprague | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Manwe | 7 | Aaron Bullock | Ms R Dunn | 61.5kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 5 | Sparkingly | 2 | Jenny Duggan | Ms J Lynch | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Amarone | 4 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 10 | Sheila's Fanta Sea | 8 | Luke Rolls | Joseph Burges | 56kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Lune D'excellence | 9 | K A Lees | 59kg |
Evergreen Turf MNCRA Country Championships Qualifier Plate (C5)
The Snowden stable excels with first-up runners, and Bell's 38% strike rate with the trainer provides confidence.
Pony Soprano's dominant Port Macquarie record and recent track-and-distance success make him a major threat. The inside barrier is crucial on this tight circuit, and his second-up record supports confidence. The class rise is a concern, but local knowledge and tactical advantage provide strong winning chances.
The tongue tie addition and light weight provide further positives.
- 1st8Show 'em HowlAnna Roper$21.00
- 2nd2KaihokoBen Looker$26.00
- 3rd12BomareaJenny Duggan$26.00
- 4th6Punch One OutGrant Buckley$71.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Show 'em Howl | 7 | Anna Roper | R J Agnew | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Kaihoko | 6 | Ben Looker | Colt Prosser | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Bomarea | 4 | Jenny Duggan | M P Quinn | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Punch One Out | 17 | Grant Buckley | Glen Milligan | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Lunaite | 8 | Mitchell Bell | Paul Snowden | 54kg | $1.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Bodhi Boy | 15 | Aaron Bullock | Lyndall Olson | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Star Prediction | 2 | Hollie Hull | A P Ball | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Pony Soprano | 1 | Danny Peisley | R J Agnew | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 10 | Veecee | 12 | Luke Rolls | Cassandra Schmidt | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Andrea | 5 | Madeline Owen | A P Ball | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Via Vegas | 16 | Jon Grisedale | Jonathan Smith | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Santatime | 11 | Matthew Bennett | Glen Milligan | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 13th | 5 | Calypso Rocket | 10 | Mollie Fitzgerald | M P Quinn | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 14th | 13 | What A Rush | 13 | Winona Costin | R N Godbolt | 55.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 15 | Solar Power | 14 | Colt Prosser | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Amarone | 18 | Teighan Worsnop | Ms K Owen | 56kg | |
| Scr | 17 | King Soleil | 9 | Craig Ruttley | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Petroglyph | 3 | Terry Evans | 56kg |
Fernhill Tavern Last Shout Showcase Hcp (C3)
Barrier 2 is ideal at Port Macquarie's tight track, and the Bullock/Lees combination is in good form. Class rise is the main concern, but the progressive nature of his recent form suggests he can handle the step up.
Last start winner who handles the 1500m trip well and has proven form at Port Macquarie. Wide barrier is a concern at this tight track, but his local knowledge and distance suitability make him a strong each-way chance.
Strong local performer with two wins from four starts at Port Macquarie. Recent third at Taree in Class 4 company shows she's competitive at this level. The wide barrier is a concern at this track, but her proven ability here and consistent recent form make her a solid each-way proposition.
The 1500m win at Muswellbrook showed his ability at this distance, and the Buckley/Ramsey combination has a strong strike rate together. The 99-day break is concerning, but the gear changes and class drop suggest connections are confident of improvement.
- 1st6Solar PowerLuke Rolls$13.00
- 2nd8Born ConquerorPeter Graham$31.00
- 3rd14WarrantJon Grisedale$71.00
- 4th1Etoile FilanteAaron Bullock$1.75
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Solar Power | 13 | Luke Rolls | Colt Prosser | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Born Conqueror | 10 | Peter Graham | Peter Graham | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Warrant | 11 | Jon Grisedale | Ms V McLennan | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Etoile Filante | 2 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 60.5kg | $1.75 |
| 5th | 2 | Savvyrocker | 9 | Anna Roper | R N Godbolt | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 3 | Highly Tempted | 8 | Hollie Hull | A P Ball | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Pinot Nero | 6 | Grant Buckley | John W Ramsey | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Felasuvi | 14 | Emily Farr | A P Ball | 53kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Monarch Express | 12 | Jordan Lee | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Gavin | 5 | Christian Reith | Jordan Lee | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Faiza Star | 4 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 55kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Think I'm Irish | 7 | D Wagstaff | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Ken'ker | 1 | D Wagstaff | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Oakfield Peewee | 3 | D Lane | 55kg |
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