★ Top pick4th
6Go Russian
The long Scone straight favors strong finishers.
New South Wales · Tuesday 24 February 2026
Scone tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Scone. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won1/714%
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Muswellbrook Ford Mdn Plate
13:35 local1000mMaiden$27,000
Winner7. Perfect ForceSP $1.75
2nd pickWon
7Perfect Force
Perfect Force offers reliability with consistent placing from both starts, including narrow defeats at 1000m. The good barrier and forward racing style suit the predicted fast tempo, though the winless record and jockey's poor track record create some doubt about converting placings to victory.
3rd pick5th
2Checks'n'balances
Value pick3rd
1Moke Lake
Moke Lake offers solid value with clear improvement shown in recent 2nd placing and consistent margins.
- 1st7Perfect ForceJean Van Overmeire$1.75
- 2nd4BundoranAnna Roper$8.50
- 3rd1Moke LakeJeff Penza$9.00
- 4th6Go RussianChristian Reith$8.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Perfect Force | 2 | Jean Van Overmeire | Nathan Doyle | 56.5kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 4 | Bundoran | 1 | Anna Roper | Gavin Groth | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Moke Lake | 4 | Jeff Penza | P H Bloomfield | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Go Russian | 6 | Christian Reith | R E Ollerton | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Checks'n'balances | 8 | Aaron Bullock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 5 | Daylight Can Wait | 5 | Chelsea Hillier | R P Northam | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Brazen Diva | 3 | J A Sylvester | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Scrap | 7 | Ms K Waugh | 56kg |
Kia Ora Country Boosted Mdn Hcp
14:10 local1200mMaiden$30,000
Winner2. Currumbin AlleySP $4.80
★ Top pick2nd
4Olympian
Maiden race with multiple debutants/insufficient form triggers proxy evaluation. Olympian tops via trainer profile (Messara strong first-up/debuts), elite jockey Bullock (22% combo strike), barrier 5 for midfield settling in fast tempo/on-pace bias.
2nd pick3rd
1Eagleturn
Recent Wyong 4th fresh confirms fitness. Scone fairness aids but declining trend caps confidence vs debutants.
3rd pickWon
2Currumbin Alley
Currumbin Alley viable first up (1:0-1-0) from in-form Cavanough stable, Nock 21% combo strike. Soft record 2:0-1-0 incl sharp Gunnedah 2nd, blinkers FT could sharpen. Wide draw hurdle in fast tempo but Scone long straight fair.
Value pick7th
6Luchadora
Fitness from 3 runs, light 55kg, recent Scone run. Soft unproven but raw speed overlays massively in volatile maiden.
- 1st2Currumbin AlleyBraith Nock$4.80
- 2nd4OlympianAaron Bullock$1.85
- 3rd1EagleturnReece Jones$3.00
- 4th5MorpethMikayla Weir$31.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Currumbin Alley | 8 | Braith Nock | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Olympian | 5 | Aaron Bullock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 58.5kg | $1.85 |
| 3rd | 1 | Eagleturn | 1 | Reece Jones | Lou Mary | 60kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Morpeth | 2 | Mikayla Weir | T S Howlett | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Butch | 3 | Mitchell Bell | Cameron Crockett | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Satin Dragon | 6 | Jenny Duggan | L K Roberts | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Luchadora | 4 | Billy Cray | L K Roberts | 55kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Zo Frilling | 7 | Leeshelle Small | Nikki Pollock | 53.5kg |
TAB Mdn Plate
14:45 local1400mMaiden$27,000
Winner4. Pappa BlueSP $2.25
★ Top pick4th
6Splash Of Steel
Good barrier 3 suits Scone fairness. Recent form consistent in placings; moderate-fast tempo suits strong finisher.
2nd pickWon
4Pappa Blue
Aaron Bullock boosts connections. Lacks soft exposure but unproven ≠ negative in maiden per rules.
3rd pickScratched
7Cool Summer Nights
Doyle stable in form. Soft track ok (2:0-1-0). Barrier 8 neutral but on-pace bias helps. Good each-way value ahead of lesser forms.
Value pick2nd
5Scoop The Pool
Prior form includes 3rd Kembla 1600m.
- 1st4Pappa BlueAaron Bullock$2.25
- 2nd5Scoop The PoolLee Magorrian$5.00
- 3rd8Shakespeare's GirlAnna Roper$11.00
- 4th6Splash Of SteelReece Jones$2.25
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Pappa Blue | 1 | Aaron Bullock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 5 | Scoop The Pool | 5 | Lee Magorrian | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Shakespeare's Girl | 2 | Anna Roper | Patrick Cleave | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Splash Of Steel | 3 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 58.5kg | $2.25 |
| 5th | 2 | Be More Pacific | 6 | Andrew Gibbons | Nathan Doyle | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Santos El Halper | 4 | Leanne Boyd | Gavin Groth | 57kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Dunquin | 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | Liam Ruddy | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Cool Summer Nights | 8 | Ben Looker | Nathan Doyle | 56.5kg |
Scone RSL Country Boosted (Bm58)
15:25 local1600mBenchmark 58$30,000
Winner8. CorpsmanSP $31.00
★ Top pick3rd
1Are You Kidding
Clear form standout despite class rise. Bullock retains ride (50% with horse). Soft 6 suits (1:0-1-0), unexposed 3yo with upside.
2nd pick4th
6Grandini
Strong each-way chance in BM58 volatility. Loves Scone (5 starts, 3 places), soft tracks (6:2-2-1), barrier 2 perfect for on-pace bias and fast tempo. Small retains ride (40% combo). Fitness peak, class rise manageable with track affinity outweighing no 1600m win.
3rd pick8th
3Roses Imminente
Barrier 1 gives live chance despite poor recent form. Slight drop to BM58, inside draw exploits moderate inside bias on Soft 6. Recent metro runs maintain fitness but needs luck from back in fast tempo. Value if overlooked.
Value pick6th
4Big Short
Dropping class, consistent placer at 1600m (10:1-3-2). Soft OK, fast tempo suits late strength.
- 1st8CorpsmanReece Jones$31.00
- 2nd5Damascus GateLiberty Smyth$21.00
- 3rd1Are You KiddingAaron Bullock$1.30
- 4th6GrandiniLeeshelle Small$6.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Corpsman | 6 | Reece Jones | J A Sylvester | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Damascus Gate | 10 | Liberty Smyth | Carlos Antonio | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Are You Kidding | 3 | Aaron Bullock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 61kg | $1.30 |
| 4th | 6 | Grandini | 2 | Leeshelle Small | R P Northam | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Dipierdomenico | 8 | Ella Drew | R J Knight | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Big Short | 4 | Christian Reith | D J Hatch | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Tycoon Lad | 5 | Jeff Penza | Ms L Selby | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Roses Imminente | 1 | Deon Le Roux | Lou Mary | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Cheeky Nugget | 7 | Anna Roper | Julia Presits | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Nature Boy | 9 | Leanne Boyd | Ms L Selby | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
Newgate Hcp (C1)
16:05 local1400mClass 1$27,000
Winner2. Sipping ShamusSP $8.50
★ Top pick7th
1Glenbower
Bullock upgrade key; slight class drop helps despite topweight and wide draw. Leader in speed map, suits on-pace bias in fast tempo.
2nd pickScratched
10Yacht Girl
Midfield map ideal for predicted fast tempo at fair Scone 1400m. Light weight, improving trend outweighs lack of soft stats in Class 1.
3rd pickScratched
4The Cristal
Archibald stable excels fresh; maps midfield despite wide draw. Fast tempo suits in fair Scone setup, though first-up record tempers enthusiasm slightly.
Value pick3rd
11Fast Blue
Barrier 2 aids settling; light weight suits Soft 6. Backmarker but Scone's long straight forgives in fast tempo.
- 1st2Sipping ShamusChelsea Hillier$8.50
- 2nd3EmalynJean Van Overmeire$8.00
- 3rd11Fast BlueMikayla Weir$12.00
- 4th8Maximum RideAnna Roper$31.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Sipping Shamus | 6 | Chelsea Hillier | R P Northam | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Emalyn | 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | Nathan Doyle | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Fast Blue | 2 | Mikayla Weir | T J Bartley | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Maximum Ride | 1 | Anna Roper | D Lane | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Never A Doubt | 8 | Cameron Crockett | 58kg | $20.00 | |
| 6th | 7 | Madame Fiocca | 3 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Glenbower | 9 | Aaron Bullock | Liam Ruddy | 61.5kg | $4.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Smart Lily | 7 | Andrew Gibbons | W T Wilkes | 55kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 4 | The Cristal | 10 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Nay Pee Cee | 12 | G McFarlane | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Bellarata | 11 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Yacht Girl | 5 | Reece Jones | S I Singleton | 55.5kg |
Lion (Bm58)
16:40 local1000mBenchmark 58$27,000
Winner3. Solar BlastSP $6.50
★ Top pickWon
3Solar Blast
Barrier 6 ideal for midfield in very fast tempo on leader-favouring Scone sprint. Looker (32% Scone) adds intent. Soft 6 OK (1 win from 14).
2nd pick6th
11Yes Yes Boss
Barrier 5 and 53kg perfect for on-pace map in fast tempo. Consistent recent form outweighs low strike rate in BM58 volatility. Soft unproven but class rise offset by fitness and speed map.
3rd pick9th
6Catchy Tunes
Catchy Tunes maps as leader from barrier 1 exploiting 33% leaders win rate at Scone sprints. Regular preparation suits BM58 volatility and fast tempo. Soft OK (8:1-0-1). Solid place claimer.
Value pick11th
10Provencal
Distance dominance (16:2-2-4) and barrier 3 ideal for tempo/leader bias. First-up record fair; long spell but Cavanough stable form supports.
- 1st3Solar BlastBen Looker$6.50
- 2nd4EchelonBraith Nock$3.90
- 3rd5Into BrooklynLiberty Smyth$3.20
- 4th2Water LadNick Palmer$13.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Solar Blast | 6 | Ben Looker | C R Clegg | 61kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Echelon | 12 | Braith Nock | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 60kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 5 | Into Brooklyn | 8 | Liberty Smyth | Nathan Doyle | 56kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 2 | Water Lad | 9 | Nick Palmer | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 60.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Ranuncula | 11 | Deon Le Roux | Wes Boyd | 61kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Yes Yes Boss | 5 | Ella Drew | Carlos Antonio | 53kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Hoku | 2 | Daniel A Northey | L K Roberts | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Sunday Bell | 4 | Jeff Penza | N F Boland | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Catchy Tunes | 1 | Hollie Hull | G McFarlane | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 7 | La Pelago | 7 | Anna Roper | D Lane | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Provencal | 3 | Reece Jones | J R Gask | 57kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Our Emily | 10 | John Bannister | 58kg |
Coolmore Championship Preview Hcp (C4)
17:15 local1200mClass 4$27,000
Winner3. Upwardly MobileSP $7.00
★ Top pick2nd
8Favour The Bold
Barrier 4 perfect for likely fast tempo on fair Scone 1200m track.
2nd pick6th
2Blend Of Three
Crockett stable in form, Bullock booking strong. Soft 6 proven (1 soft win), maps midfield to use long Scone straight despite class jump.
3rd pick3rd
9Lightning Speed
Barrier 6 ideal for on-pace bias, proven 1200m form (5:2-1-1).
Value pick5th
7Vierville
Soft tracks strong (5:2-0-0), recent 5th had excuses.
- 1st3Upwardly MobileLeeshelle Small$7.00
- 2nd8Favour The BoldReece Jones$4.00
- 3rd9Lightning SpeedMitchell Bell$3.10
- 4th12BonoysterJeff Penza$91.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Upwardly Mobile | 5 | Leeshelle Small | R P Northam | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Favour The Bold | 4 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Lightning Speed | 6 | Mitchell Bell | Cameron Crockett | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 12 | Bonoyster | 3 | Jeff Penza | N F Boland | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Vierville | 7 | Nick Palmer | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Blend Of Three | 8 | Aaron Bullock | Cameron Crockett | 60.5kg | $3.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Great Idea | 9 | Anna Roper | Ben Blay | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Move She Can | 11 | Chelsea Hillier | R P Northam | 57kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Joiselle | 2 | Braith Nock | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 61kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Mulvader | 10 | Cameron Crockett | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Red Rags To Bulls | 12 | J R Gask | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | News Bound | 1 | R P Northam | 55.5kg |
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