Trainer Deamer typically has horses ready first up, and the Morgan/Deamer combination shows solid results. Form edge over field despite fitness concerns.
New South Wales · Tuesday 3 March 2026
Taree tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Taree. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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12 May Gloucester Cup Mdn Hcp
Second up from spell positioning ideal for improvement, and extensive 1000m experience provides distance confidence.
First up positioning with soft track experience provides suitable conditions match. The Gibbons/Lees combination shows consistent results, and inside barrier helps.
Significant gear changes and recent racing suggest stable believes improvement is coming. Maurice sire adds pedigree appeal for improvement.
- 1st7Radio Ga GaKacie Adams$51.00
- 2nd2FarncifulAshley Morgan$1.45
- 3rd4Songbird YessireeDeon Le Roux$31.00
- 4th3MagatamaAaron Bullock$2.90
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Radio Ga Ga | 2 | Kacie Adams | I C Marks | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Farnciful | 8 | Ashley Morgan | J C Deamer | 57.5kg | $1.45 |
| 3rd | 4 | Songbird Yessiree | 4 | Deon Le Roux | Jay Hopkins | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Magatama | 5 | Aaron Bullock | Angela Davies | 57.5kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 8 | Rizu | 7 | Jasen Watkins | R Simonetta | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Hellavalegacy | 6 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Kadani | 1 | Grady Spokes | B D Bellamy | 56kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Thirty Degrees | 3 | Cassandra Stummer | 57kg |
MVRC Autumn Racing Mdn Plate
Despite being winless, her consistency and proven ability at the distance make her the most reliable winning chance. The inside barrier and class drop enhance her prospects significantly.
His two placings from five starts suggest he's close to breaking through, and the class drop provides an ideal opportunity. The missing jockey booking is concerning but his form merits strong consideration.
His heavy track experience could prove valuable on the Soft 5 surface, and the step up to 1600m appears suitable. While winless, his improving form line suggests he's capable of a breakthrough performance.
The good barrier position enhances his prospects in this maiden field.
- 1st4King CountryKacie Adams$6.50
- 2nd10Pear BelliniMatthew Bennett$2.20
- 3rd5Robbed By RobGrant Buckley$6.50
- 4th1Boulevard BoyJasen Watkins$11.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | King Country | 6 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Pear Bellini | 1 | Matthew Bennett | Glen Milligan | 57kg | $2.20 |
| 3rd | 5 | Robbed By Rob | 7 | Grant Buckley | Sara Ryan | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Boulevard Boy | 3 | Jasen Watkins | R J Agnew | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Warm Front | 4 | Nacim Dilmi | 58.5kg | $3.30 | |
| 6th | 9 | My Sweetheart | 2 | Peter Graham | Damien Smith | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Marchtime | 10 | Jenny Duggan | Carlos Antonio | 59kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Etoiles | 9 | Ashley Morgan | Nacim Dilmi | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Cantankerous Vixen | 8 | Deon Le Roux | Jay Hopkins | 54kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Emerald Hills | 3 | Liberty Smyth | Nacim Dilmi | 53kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Pharoah Queen | 5 | Sara Ryan | 57kg |
Sky International Country Boosted Mdn Plate
Blinkers removal is a positive gear change that may unlock improvement.
Recent second placing at Lismore demonstrates current form, and the significant class drop from previous Group 3 exposure provides a major advantage. Strong finishing ability suits Taree's long straight despite wide barrier.
Inside barrier is crucial advantage on soft track, and second-up positioning typically sees improvement. Strong jockey booking with Liberty Smyth having 25% strike rate at Taree suggests stable confidence.
Recent second placing shows current form, and the class drop provides significant advantage.
- 1st6Casino CollectionGrant Buckley$10.00
- 2nd5Cousin ChuckAndrew Gibbons$17.00
- 3rd11Too Hard To FindDeon Le Roux$12.00
- 4th9IntelligencerJon Grisedale$16.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Casino Collection | 5 | Grant Buckley | Donna Grisedale | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Cousin Chuck | 4 | Andrew Gibbons | Joel Wilkes | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Too Hard To Find | 2 | Deon Le Roux | Samantha McGuren | 53.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Intelligencer | 11 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Carmine | 6 | Aaron Bullock | Lyndall Olson | 59kg | $1.30 |
| 6th | 7 | Coolriver Fergie | 10 | Lee Magorrian | Joseph Burges | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Our Pappy | 1 | Liberty Smyth | Cassandra Schmidt | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Kitsilano | 7 | Anna Roper | M J Robinson | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Hybrid | 3 | Kacie Adams | Ms C Reid | 57kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Impending Fortune | 8 | Colt Prosser | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Port Kembla | 9 | Sally Taylor | 56.5kg |
Get Your 2026 MVRC Membership Hcp (C1)
The Ashley Morgan-Deamer combination has been successful with this horse. While stepping up in class, the recent form improvement and tactical speed make him the most likely winner despite the wide draw.
Jason Darren showed good form at Beaumont last start and has a solid soft track record. The class drop and inside barrier are positives, but the poor overall win rate and jockey's track record are concerns. Best suited as a place chance.
Stern Dispute impressed winning at this track last start and has a perfect second-up record. The Lees-Gibbons combination is reliable and the horse has shown strong finishing ability. The class rise is concerning but the track familiarity and second-up pattern provide confidence.
- 1st4PiccaderroAshley Morgan$2.40
- 2nd6AnnointLeeshelle Small$5.00
- 3rd3Explosive TycoonAaron Bullock$11.00
- 4th9Maggie SparklesKacie Adams$8.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Piccaderro | 11 | Ashley Morgan | J C Deamer | 59kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 6 | Annoint | 10 | Leeshelle Small | G D Hickman | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Explosive Tycoon | 3 | Aaron Bullock | A P Ball | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Maggie Sparkles | 6 | Kacie Adams | P J Kelly | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Jason Darren | 1 | Gabrielle Johnston | John Bannister | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Arabian Melody | 5 | Liberty Smyth | John Bannister | 52.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 7 | King Soleil | 8 | Grady Spokes | Craig Ruttley | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Cats Quarters | 7 | Teighan Worsnop | M J Robinson | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Spring Eagle | 4 | Jasen Watkins | R Simonetta | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Greyt Thinker | 2 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Stern Dispute | 9 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 57.5kg |
TAB Venue Mode Country Boosted (Bm58)
The inside barrier suits Taree's layout, and she has proven soft track ability. Despite the weight burden and jockey concerns, her form edge is significant.
Shutter offers strong each-way value with proven soft track ability and recent winning form. The wide barrier is concerning at Taree, but her finishing strength should overcome this obstacle.
Damascus Gate brings proven Taree form and recent improvement to this contest. His second at Scone last start was encouraging, and he has won at this track before. The light weight and apprentice claim provide significant advantages, though the wide barrier and moderate soft track record are concerns.
Her recent third at Grafton suggests improvement, and she carries minimum weight with a good barrier draw. The distance suits with a previous win, and jockey Leeshelle Small brings strong recent form.
- 1st1ShutterDeon Le Roux$5.00
- 2nd12Mr VillaAnna Roper$14.00
- 3rd5Damascus GateLiberty Smyth$5.00
- 4th3Steely GirlAaron Bullock$4.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Shutter | 9 | Deon Le Roux | Lou Mary | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Mr Villa | 14 | Anna Roper | Gaye Ball | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Damascus Gate | 12 | Liberty Smyth | Carlos Antonio | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Steely Girl | 1 | Aaron Bullock | R N Godbolt | 62kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Kid Billy | 3 | Jon Grisedale | Ms L Thomson | 60.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Charmed Destiny | 5 | Jenny Duggan | J A Sprague | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 9 | My Pepperjack | 11 | Lee Magorrian | Sally Taylor | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Alabama Girl | 4 | Andrew Gibbons | Shane Everson | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Piedi Veloci | 10 | Ashley Morgan | Donna Grisedale | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 2 | Five Rings | 13 | Grady Spokes | Fleur Henley | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Super Jaie | 2 | Poppie Gorton | Donna Grisedale | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Cowgirl Lilly | 7 | Leeshelle Small | Samantha McGuren | 53.5kg | $20.00 |
| 13th | 15 | Rivoli Star | 8 | Peter Graham | Peter Graham | 55kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Warrant | 6 | Jeff Kehoe | Ms V McLennan | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Raised By Wolves | 15 | B D Bellamy | 55kg |
XXXX Hcp (C3)
Last start winner at Muswellbrook who boasts a perfect record at Taree. The heavy track victory shows she can handle testing conditions, and her 1250m Taree win suggests strong suitability for today's distance.
Her Gilgandra win shows she can perform at this level, and the inside barrier on a soft track suits her racing pattern.
Good distance record and inside barrier provide tactical advantages.
- 1st11Love ChildAshley Morgan$5.50
- 2nd6Full RegaliaTeighan Worsnop$4.40
- 3rd2JaexGrady Spokes$12.00
- 4th5Bonus TempusHollie Hull$21.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Love Child | 13 | Ashley Morgan | Glen Milligan | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Full Regalia | 3 | Teighan Worsnop | Ms K Owen | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 2 | Jaex | 9 | Grady Spokes | B M Lazzarini | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Bonus Tempus | 6 | Hollie Hull | B M Lazzarini | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Lune D'excellence | 11 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Savvyrocker | 14 | Anna Roper | R N Godbolt | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 9 | News Bound | 2 | Leeshelle Small | R P Northam | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Buffett | 7 | Kacie Adams | P J Kelly | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Spandex | 4 | Lee Magorrian | Scott Aspery | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Denial | 5 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Smoke On The Water | 10 | Aaron Bullock | James Dobie | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Aye Aye Skipper | 1 | J A Sprague | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | All Too Rosey | 8 | Shannen Llewellyn | A P Ball | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Chestime | 12 | Deon Le Roux | Lou Mary | 52kg |
Cafe Nosh (Bm66)
Pixie Hallow brings the best recent form to this race with a dominant win at Grafton last start.
What A Rush is a promising young filly who excels on soft tracks and has won at this venue previously. Her second-up positioning is ideal given her historical pattern, and the Anna Roper partnership has been successful. The poor last start can be forgiven as a fitness run, but the wide draw and top weight present challenges in a competitive field.
The removal of ear muffs suggests stable confidence in her readiness, and her soft track form is solid.
- 1st6King PotterAaron Bullock$2.20
- 2nd7Jewels StatementDeon Le Roux$7.00
- 3rd2What A RushAnna Roper$8.50
- 4th11Vee EightJenny Duggan$91.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | King Potter | 7 | Aaron Bullock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 7 | Jewels Statement | 6 | Deon Le Roux | Samantha McGuren | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | What A Rush | 8 | Anna Roper | R N Godbolt | 62.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Vee Eight | 11 | Jenny Duggan | Sue Laughton | 56kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Telegraph | 9 | Hollie Hull | A P Ball | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 8 | The Piccolino | 2 | Lee Magorrian | P M Perry | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Pixie Hallow | 4 | Poppie Gorton | Donna Grisedale | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Valentino Prince | 1 | Leeshelle Small | P M Perry | 53.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Bethsheba | 5 | Andrew Gibbons | Nikki Hodgson | 55kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Bjorn Ironside | 3 | Grady Spokes | Colt Prosser | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Cashaway Gold | 11 | Angela Davies | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Sapphire Kiss | 10 | Grant Buckley | Wayne Seelin | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Super Freds | 12 | Shannen Llewellyn | Jay Hopkins | 57kg |
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