Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Monday 2 March 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Tamworth. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Bill Peyto stands out on pure form with unmatched Tamworth exposure (25 starts, 3 wins) and strong 2100m record (9:1-2-1). Recent 2nd at Mudgee shows fitness, barrier 2 perfect for inside bias and likely slow tempo favouring leaders.
Improving trend (2nd last start) suits BM58 volatility and leader bias. Good track record enhances claims in slow tempo.
Barrier 4 suits midfield tempo, class drop positive. Lacks distance proof but recent fitness trumps in BM58. Solid each-way despite no T/D win.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Descending Mist | 8 | Aaron Bullock | Stirling Osland | 60.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Tycoon Lad | 5 | Serg Lisnyy | Ms L Selby | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Giddy Gan's Joy | 6 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | S Foster | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Bill Peyto | 2 | Leeshelle Small | Ms J Clement | 53.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Eject | 7 | Jenny Duggan | Stirling Osland | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 7 | Felis | 1 | Anna Roper | W T Martyn | 55kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Damascus Gate | 4 | Liberty Smyth | Carlos Antonio | 56kg | |
| Scr | 8 | War Depawi | 3 | Joseph Craig | 55kg |
Breukelen tops form assessment as debutant with elite barrier draw (3) in leader-favouring Tamworth 1000m chute start. Jockey Pracey-Holmes has solid local record. Very fast tempo suits handy positioning.
Consistent improver in maiden grade, maps midfield in very fast tempo.
Likely leader suits Tamworth sprint bias despite leaders 0% recent win rate (small sample).
Young 3yo maps midfield in fast tempo, better recent form than exposed maidens like Jukebox Edition. Overlay in high-volatility maiden; suits each-way.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Cosmolicious | 10 | Andrew Gibbons | Cheryl Roberts | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Moke Lake | 1 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | P H Bloomfield | 59kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 4 | Breukelen | 3 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Melanie O'Gorman | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Justo's Rocket | 5 | Anna Roper | W T Martyn | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Our Boy Tom | 2 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Midnight Rhythm | 9 | Aaron Bullock | M K Mason | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Ellofaby | 8 | Ella Drew | Ben Blay | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Bravalatante | 6 | Leeshelle Small | Sally Torrens | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Jukebox Edition | 7 | Juliet Partridge | K R Hausfeld | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Parissident | 4 | Leanne Boyd | Sally Torrens | 55kg | $51.00 |
Aaron Bullock (19% Tamworth) from barrier 4 maps as likely leader in fast tempo suiting Tamworth's leader bias (22% win rate).
Barrier 2 and midfield settling ideal for Tamworth 1200m despite fast tempo; superior to most experienced rivals lacking comparable late speed.
Speedy Pete's experience edges third spot in volatile maiden. Barrier 5 midfield suits fast tempo; Equicast debut could sharpen manners for Tamworth's tight turns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Excessor | 4 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 59kg | $1.22 |
| 2nd | 7 | Lobbyist | 6 | Tilly McCarroll | S I Singleton | 53.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Speedy Pete | 5 | Jenny Duggan | Joel Wilkes | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Unalienable Right | 7 | Ella Drew | Ben Blay | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Milly's Image | 1 | Andrew Gibbons | Troy O'Neile | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Norbows Legacy | 8 | Leeshelle Small | Ms J Bowen | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Tralee | 3 | Christian Reith | Melissa Dennett | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Our Miracle Girl | 2 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | S Foster | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Midnight Rhythm | 1 | M K Mason | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Pratibha | 10 | K A Lees | 57kg |
Barrier 4 ideal for midfield in fast tempo race on leader-favouring Tamworth. High track condition suitability and stable form outweigh limited exposure.
Barrier 2 now perfect for handy run on tight Tamworth track favouring leaders. Light weight, proven T/D stats (2:0-0-1), improving trend make strong each-way chance in fast tempo suiting on-pace types.
Fitness edge in fast tempo, but poor last finish and jockey track record temper enthusiasm for top spot.
Consistent maiden with 4 places from 17 starts, recent Tamworth third and Dubbo third show form. Good track record (2:0-0-1), suited stepping to 1400m.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Ole Miss | 4 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $1.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | Chasing Quivers | 8 | Anna Roper | Sally Torrens | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Pinero | 2 | Leanne Boyd | Sally Torrens | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Varius | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Literature Tycoon | 7 | Jenny Duggan | Stirling Osland | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Jigadee | 9 | Christian Reith | Scott Aspery | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Power Cruise | 5 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Greyzor | 3 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Sir Skipalong | 6 | Leeshelle Small | Zach Hatch | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Milly's Image | 5 | Troy O'Neile | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Lillie Da Pink | 10 | K A Lees | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Oakfield Montana | 7 | K A Lees | 56.5kg |
Barrier 4 ideal for Tamworth 1400m side chute start; maps midfield in fast tempo suiting late strength. Gibbons/Lees combo strong (12% SR). Class rise concerns offset by raw ability and fitness. Preferred despite unproven good track record.
Recent form rock-solid: narrow 2nd BM58 L15 here despite wide draw, prior 3rd CL1. Light 52kg ideal in compressed weights. Wide draw concern in fast tempo but track bias neutral; proven can finish strongly. Clear place chance.
Class drop from BM58 aids. Fast tempo suits finishing burst despite backmarker style. Recent 4th Beaumont respectable.
Barrier 2 strong in neutral bias; recent 2nd CL1 Walcha L22 shows fitness. Tamworth form solid, good track record 4:1-1-0. Improving trend suits fast tempo from handy spot. Duggan booking workable despite track struggles.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Ichika | 2 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Wolfcraig | 11 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | M K Mason | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Meddlesome | 12 | Angel Brennan | C K Martin | 52kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 12 | It's A Written | 6 | Anna Roper | C R Clegg | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Manwe | 7 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Ms R Dunn | 61.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Alarthill | 8 | Leeshelle Small | Ms J Bowen | 53.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Nugget Smart | 3 | Gabrielle Johnston | Ben Blay | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Stern Dispute | 4 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Manaftermidnight | 10 | Adrian Layt | Holly Williams | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Dubai Gold | 1 | Serg Lisnyy | T S Howlett | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Love That Girl | 5 | Christian Reith | Stirling Osland | 55kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Jason Darren | 9 | John Bannister | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Oakfield Universe | 12 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 58kg |
Instead tops form assessment with sizzling recent record (23448x13113) including back-to-back wins at suitable trips. High good track suitability and strong jockey combo outweigh class rise.
Barrier 5 exploits inside bias in fast tempo. Not top pick as Instead's win strike hotter, but strong place chance in leader-favouring setup.
Tamworth specialist (5:1-3-0), recent lower-grade win/2nd shows fitness. Light weight and backmarker map suits fast tempo. Class rise concern but speed trumps; solid each-way value behind top two.
Tamworth gun (10:3-2-0, T&D 6:1-1-0), recent 2100m win proves stamina for mile in fast tempo. Bullock (19% track) from barrier 7 maps midfield perfectly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Pensativa | 5 | Anna Roper | Lou Mary | 57.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 9 | Aussie Nation | 4 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Instead | 3 | Zoe Hunt | David J Smith | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 3 | Invincible Red | 7 | Aaron Bullock | C K Martin | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Bolt Away Now | 9 | Leeshelle Small | Zach Hatch | 53.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Annulus | 2 | Serg Lisnyy | Scott Aspery | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Green Run | 1 | Adrian Layt | Dar Lunn | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Silent Ace | 11 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | M D Griffith | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Red Beryl | 10 | Gabrielle Johnston | Ms J Clement | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Cenotes | 12 | Jenny Duggan | Colt Prosser | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Leica Model | 8 | Andrew Gibbons | Stirling Osland | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Ring Ahoy | 6 | Christian Reith | D J Hatch | 57.5kg |
Bullock booking (19% Tamworth) signals intent despite class rise. Very fast tempo suits strong finisher.
Barrier 7 perfectly placed for middle bias and on-pace favouritism at Tamworth sprint. Reith's hot form boosts chances in very fast tempo.
Dropping from BM66 with strong D record (11:1-4-2). Very fast tempo suits speedy profile. Excellent place value in BM58 volatility.
Consistent recent placings in BM58 company with light weight. High volatility BM58 suits roughy.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Yes Yes Boss | 10 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Carlos Antonio | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Cotton Sox | 14 | Leeshelle Small | Ms S Grills | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Brighella | 7 | Christian Reith | D J Hatch | 57.5kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Canny Prospect | 3 | Gabrielle Johnston | T S Howlett | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Master Gee | 11 | Liberty Smyth | C R Clegg | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 14 | Corvette Pride | 2 | W T Wilkes | 55kg | $31.00 | |
| 7th | 5 | Equitable | 4 | Aaron Bullock | R P Northam | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Ardonaugh | 12 | Nick Palmer | R P Hartley | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Broken Wings | 5 | Andrew Gibbons | Ben Lees | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Martindale Dancer | 1 | Grace Palmer | Kelly Barber | 52.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Time Ruler | 13 | Ella Drew | Carlos Antonio | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 3 | I'm On Break | 15 | Juliet Partridge | Melanie O'Gorman | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Our Emily | 9 | John Bannister | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Irish Arthur | 6 | Cassey Williams | Brodie Fenton | 53kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Acotango | 8 | Ms J Clement | 55kg |
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