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New South Wales · Friday 13 March 2026

Armidale tips and results

Our top pick won 0 of 8 races at Armidale. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.

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R1

Thunderbolt Equine Vet Services Country Boosted Showcase Mdn Plate

13:18 local1400mMaiden$35,000
Winner8. Real HousewivesSP $4.60
★ Top pick3rd
5Graceful Warrior

Our price $2.80 · SP $2.50 · Andrew Mallyon

2nd pick4th
2Moon Treaty

Our price $8.50 · SP $9.00 · Jake Pracey-Holmes

Moon Treaty brings the strongest credentials with excellent local knowledge at Armidale and strong distance form. The significant class drop from Class 1 racing provides a major advantage, though the winless record remains a concern.

3rd pickWon
8Real Housewives

Our price $7.50 · SP $4.60 · Mikayla Weir

The in-form Mikayla Weir booking adds confidence, though the inside barrier and soft track concerns temper expectations.

Value pick2nd
6Literature Tycoon

Our price $8.00 · SP $6.50 · Brooke Stower

The Written Tycoon breeding often produces horses that develop with racing experience, making this an interesting each-way proposition.

  1. 1st8Real HousewivesMikayla Weir$4.60
  2. 2nd6Literature TycoonBrooke Stower$6.50
  3. 3rd5Graceful WarriorAndrew Mallyon$2.50
  4. 4th2Moon TreatyJake Pracey-Holmes$9.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st8Real Housewives2Mikayla WeirSally Torrens57kg$4.60
2nd6Literature Tycoon5Brooke StowerStirling Osland57kg$6.50
3rd5Graceful Warrior3Andrew MallyonA Parramore57kg$2.50
4th2Moon Treaty7Jake Pracey-HolmesPaul Isaac59kg$9.00
5th3Speedy Pete8Jenny DugganJoel Wilkes59kg$5.50
6th9Droplets9Shannen LlewellynMs J Bowen56.5kg$101.00
7th7Pinero6Anna RoperSally Torrens57kg$13.00
8th1Brand New Moon1Juliet PartridgeMelanie O'Gorman55kg$17.00
Scr4Diacceto4Melissa Dennett58.5kg
R2

Laing & Simmons Showcase Plate (C1)

13:53 local1900mClass 1$30,000
Winner4. Rock The MachineSP $9.00
★ Top pick3rd
10Always A Rainbow

Our price $1.80 · SP $1.60 · Mikayla Weir

Always A Rainbow presents as the standout selection with a perfect record of 1 win and 2 placings from 3 starts. The 3YO filly gets significant weight relief and has proven soft track ability, making her well-suited to today's conditions despite the class rise.

2nd pick2nd
5Sonder

Our price $4.50 · SP $7.00 · Luke Rolls

Sonder brings strong recent form including a narrow 2nd at Grafton and has proven credentials at this track and distance. While his overall win rate is modest, his consistency and suitability to the conditions make him a strong each-way chance.

3rd pickWon
4Rock The Machine

Our price $7.50 · SP $9.00 · Kody Nestor

Rock The Machine offers value as a consistent staying type who has shown his best form at longer distances.

Value pick9th
7Burn Bobby Burn

Our price $8.00 · SP $12.00 · Shannen Llewellyn

The inside barrier is crucial at tight Armidale, and the tongue tie first time could unlock improvement.

  1. 1st4Rock The MachineKody Nestor$9.00
  2. 2nd5SonderLuke Rolls$7.00
  3. 3rd10Always A RainbowMikayla Weir$1.60
  4. 4th9TakethemoneyandrunAnna Roper$31.00
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st4Rock The Machine4Kody NestorCathy Chapman59kg$9.00
2nd5Sonder6Luke RollsStirling Osland59kg$7.00
3rd10Always A Rainbow9Mikayla WeirStirling Osland55.5kg$1.60
4th9Takethemoneyandrun5Anna RoperGavin Groth56.5kg$31.00
5th2Notabadone10Stephen CumminsMs T Bell59kg$31.00
6th3Pimpernel3Nathan ThomasStephanie Sixtus59kg$101.00
7th1Gran Caballo7Andrew MallyonPatrick Cleave59kg$9.00
8th8Calle2Brooke StowerMs J Clement56.5kg$14.00
9th7Burn Bobby Burn1Shannen LlewellynT G Payne56.5kg$12.00
10th11Curcuma11Cassey WilliamsMs T Bell53kg$151.00
Scr6Libby8Ridge Wilson57kg
R3

Jock McPhee AM Showcase (Bm66)

14:28 local1900mBenchmark 66$30,000
Winner8. EjectSP $6.00
★ Top pick2nd
4Descending Mist

Our price $3.50 · SP $3.10 · Andrew Mallyon

Descending Mist presents the strongest winning credentials with an outstanding 2-2-1 record from 6 starts at this exact track and distance. The gelding has proven soft track ability and maps to settle in a good position from barrier 6.

2nd pick4th
9Tycoon Lad

Our price $12.00 · SP $16.00 · Serg Lisnyy

While he hasn't won at Armidale, he's placed twice here and the significant class rise is concerning, but the light weight and proven distance ability offer hope.

3rd pickScratched
3Zelestial

Our price $4.00 · Jacob Stiff

Zelestial brings strong recent form including a BM58 victory at Dubbo, now dropping back in class. The inside barrier is crucial at the tight Armidale circuit, and her 1-5-1-1 recent pattern shows consistency. Despite a disappointing last start, the class drop and barrier advantage make her a genuine winning chance.

Value pick7th
5Toulon Factor

Our price $7.00 · SP $10.00 · Leeshelle Small

Toulon Factor offers excellent value with a perfect 1-1-0 record at this track and distance, plus recent winning form. His 43% place rate at Armidale and strong soft track credentials make him a genuine chance despite the class rise.

  1. 1st8EjectJenny Duggan$6.00
  2. 2nd4Descending MistAndrew Mallyon$3.10
  3. 3rd2CenotesLuke Rolls$11.00
  4. 4th9Tycoon LadSerg Lisnyy$16.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st8Eject2Jenny DugganStirling Osland55kg$6.00
2nd4Descending Mist6Andrew MallyonStirling Osland58.5kg$3.10
3rd2Cenotes5Luke RollsColt Prosser61kg$11.00
4th9Tycoon Lad8Serg LisnyyMs L Selby55kg$16.00
5th7Royal Charge9Peter GrahamMs N Hemmings55kg$31.00
6th1Invincible Red7Brooke StowerC K Martin61.5kg$8.00
7th5Toulon Factor4Leeshelle SmallMs J Clement56.5kg$10.00
8th6Bonfidelity3Nathan ThomasP J Cunningham56kg$3.20
Scr3Zelestial1Jacob StiffLyle Chandler58.5kg
R4

Armidale Services Club Super Showcase Mdn

15:03 local1100mMaiden$50,000
Winner11. RainsitpoursSP $31.00
★ Top pick3rd
1Bundoran

Our price $2.80 · SP $2.45 · Anna Roper

Her soft track record (2-1-0) suits today's conditions, and the addition of winkers first time could provide the edge needed to break through.

2nd pick8th
9Jukebox Edition

Our price $12.00 · SP $31.00 · Peter Graham

3rd pickScratched
4Brazen Diva

Our price $6.50 · Shannen Llewellyn

Brazen Diva has shown steady improvement with her recent Port Macquarie third being her best effort to date. The addition of bar plates and her solid 1100m record provide optimism, though her soft track form and wide barrier present challenges on this tight turning track.

Value pickWon
11Rainsitpours

Our price $15.00 · SP $31.00 · Serg Lisnyy

Rainsitpours offers genuine value as a class dropper with the rail barrier on a leader-biased track.

  1. 1st11RainsitpoursSerg Lisnyy$31.00
  2. 2nd5Diva RougeGrady Spokes$4.20
  3. 3rd1BundoranAnna Roper$2.45
  4. 4th7Our Boy TomJenny Duggan$4.00
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st11Rainsitpours1Serg LisnyyMs N Hemmings55kg$31.00
2nd5Diva Rouge2Grady SpokesJake Hull54.5kg$4.20
3rd1Bundoran6Anna RoperGavin Groth58.5kg$2.45
4th7Our Boy Tom3Jenny DugganMs S Grills56kg$4.00
5th8Gyra5Billy CrayNikki Pollock55kg$14.00
6th6Fuel The Jet7Leeshelle SmallNikki Pollock55kg$61.00
7th2Lucky Jack11Jake Pracey-HolmesZach Hatch58.5kg$51.00
8th9Jukebox Edition4Peter GrahamK R Hausfeld55kg$31.00
9th3Under The Collar10Luke RollsStirling Osland58.5kg$7.50
10th10My Lioness8Nathan ThomasP J Cunningham55kg$101.00
Scr4Brazen Diva9Shannen LlewellynJ A Sylvester57kg
R5

Williams Seeders Country Boosted Showcase Hcp (C1)

15:38 local1400mClass 1$35,000
Winner6. Maggie SparklesSP $8.00
★ Top pick4th
3Dundee Tales

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.60 · Peter Graham

Recent 3rd at Coffs Harbour Soft 5 behind strong field, prior 3rd Beaumont. Fast tempo at Armidale 1400m suits midfield closer from barrier 4. Class rise concerns offset by dropping weights and fitness.

2nd pick7th
10Wokou

Our price $8.00 · SP $14.00 · Nathan Thomas

Armidale record 5:1-0-1, recent Soft 5 5th at Coffs with strong finish. Barrier 7 perfectly in middle bias (25% win rate). Soft experience edges unproven rivals. Solid place chance despite win drought.

3rd pick3rd
1Wolfcraig

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.00 · Andrew Mallyon

Dropping class, barrier 8 suits middle bias. Soft record 2:0-1-0 acceptable.

Value pick2nd
5It's A Written

Our price $10.00 · SP $7.50 · Anna Roper

Recent 4th Tamworth 1400m Class 1 behind Wolfcraig. Light 55kg from barrier 5 suits tight Armidale turns.

  1. 1st6Maggie SparklesKacie Adams$8.00
  2. 2nd5It's A WrittenAnna Roper$7.50
  3. 3rd1WolfcraigAndrew Mallyon$8.00
  4. 4th3Dundee TalesPeter Graham$4.60
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st6Maggie Sparkles10Kacie AdamsP J Kelly55kg$8.00
2nd5It's A Written5Anna RoperC R Clegg55kg$7.50
3rd1Wolfcraig8Andrew MallyonM K Mason58kg$8.00
4th3Dundee Tales4Peter GrahamPeter Graham56.5kg$4.60
5th7Halle Bee1Brooke StowerC K Martin55kg$12.00
6th12Northern Boogie2Leeshelle SmallPhilip Duffy53.5kg$21.00
7th10Wokou7Nathan ThomasP J Cunningham55kg$14.00
8th2Heta3Braith NockBrett & Georgie Cavanough57kg$2.60
9th9Divine Feminine9Chelsea HillierT G Payne55kg$81.00
10th8Sources Link11Luke RollsJ D Shelton55kg$31.00
Scr4Full Commitment12Jake Pracey-HolmesJ R Gask55kg
Scr11Dartbrook6Shannen LlewellynJ A Sylvester55kg
R6

Debortoli Wines Newmarket Showcase Hcp

16:18 local1100mOpen$35,000
Winner9. Gold LoverSP $7.50
★ Top pick9th
4Chandon Star

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.80 · Chelsea Hillier

Chandon Star presents the strongest winning chance based on current form and connections. Two recent wins including a dominant Tamworth victory, combined with an excellent 50% strike rate partnership with Chelsea Hillier, makes this the standout selection despite the class rise and soft track concerns.

2nd pick5th
3Bomarea

Our price $5.50 · SP $3.80 · Jenny Duggan

Bomarea represents solid each-way value with recent form and gear change positives. The Port Macquarie third was encouraging, and blinkers back on could spark improvement.

3rd pickScratched
2Saratoga Power

Our price $6.50 · Nick Palmer

The Mudgee win demonstrates current ability, while consistent recent placings suggest reliability. Soft track inexperience is the main concern, but the class and speed make this a genuine threat.

Value pick3rd
8Dis Is Heaven

Our price $8.00 · SP $5.50 · Luke Rolls

  1. 1st9Gold LoverShannen Llewellyn$7.50
  2. 2nd6Just In ReachLeeshelle Small$5.00
  3. 3rd8Dis Is HeavenLuke Rolls$5.50
  4. 4th10Iron HatPeter Graham$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st9Gold Lover14Shannen LlewellynHolly Williams55kg$7.50
2nd6Just In Reach3Leeshelle SmallMs S Grills55kg$5.00
3rd8Dis Is Heaven2Luke RollsColt Prosser56kg$5.50
4th10Iron Hat1Peter GrahamMs J Bowen55kg$11.00
5th3Bomarea7Jenny DugganM P Quinn59kg$3.80
6th5Epic Ranger11Juliet PartridgeJacob Perrett52.5kg$101.00
7th15Sharpen The Knives15Ms T Bell55kg$71.00
8th11Staffa4Jake Pracey-HolmesHolly Williams55kg$16.00
9th4Chandon Star6Chelsea HillierMs J Clement57.5kg$3.80
10th14Albanjo9Nathan ThomasP J Cunningham55kg$51.00
Scr1Two Ya Got8Braith NockBrett & Georgie Cavanough61kg
Scr2Saratoga Power5Nick PalmerBrett & Georgie Cavanough58kg
Scr7Rivkin10Lyle Chandler56.5kg
Scr12Unreachable13J A Sylvester55kg
Scr13Ran Na Lady12Cassandra Stummer55kg
R7

Maria River Cattle Co - Big Dance Eligibility - Armidale Showcase Cup

16:58 local1400mOpen$60,000
Winner3. UzziahSP $6.50
★ Top pick4th
1Iron Man

Our price $3.50 · SP $4.40 · Mikayla Weir

Iron Man presents the strongest winning credentials with a last-start victory at Eagle Farm BM85 level, demonstrating he's in career-best form. While the class rise is significant, his recent form trajectory and proven ability at the distance make him the most reliable winning chance despite carrying top weight.

2nd pick3rd
11Hibiki Harmony

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.20 · Braith Nock

Hibiki Harmony brings excellent consistency with three consecutive placings and a strong soft track record of 3 wins from 7 starts. The Nock/Cavanough combination strikes at 20%, and her recent form shows she's competitive at this level. While the barrier draw isn't ideal and she faces a class rise, her reliability and track condition suitability make her a strong each-way chance.

3rd pickWon
3Uzziah

Our price $7.00 · SP $6.50 · Kirk Matheson

His record at 1400m shows he handles the distance well, though the wide barrier and class rise present challenges.

Value pick14th
13Dune And Dusted

Our price $20.00 · SP $61.00 · Nathan Thomas

His partnership with Nathan Thomas shows a 50% strike rate, and he has track experience at Armidale.

  1. 1st3UzziahKirk Matheson$6.50
  2. 2nd7Mystery LadJake Pracey-Holmes$31.00
  3. 3rd11Hibiki HarmonyBraith Nock$4.20
  4. 4th1Iron ManMikayla Weir$4.40
Full result · 14 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Uzziah12Kirk MathesonScott Aspery61.5kg$6.50
2nd7Mystery Lad16Jake Pracey-HolmesJacob Perrett58kg$31.00
3rd11Hibiki Harmony4Braith NockBrett & Georgie Cavanough55kg$4.20
4th1Iron Man3Mikayla WeirStirling Osland63kg$4.40
5th10Blacklist9M D Griffith55kg$12.00
6th12Next Pay Run1Anna RoperA Parramore55kg$12.00
7th2So You Are15Andrew MallyonStirling Osland61.5kg$9.50
8th14Kaihoko11Luke RollsColt Prosser55kg$6.00
9th5Voracious18Kody NestorM D Griffith60kg$17.00
10th4Indifference10Nick PalmerBrett & Georgie Cavanough59kg$41.00
11th18Charlie Bali5Ms T Bell55kg$151.00
12th6Super Duck6Serg LisnyyM F Hemmings58.5kg$31.00
13th9Youth Spirit7Jasen WatkinsStuart Phegan55.5kg$201.00
14th13Dune And Dusted14Nathan ThomasP J Cunningham55kg$61.00
Scr8Auzstar17Jenny DugganM P Quinn55.5kg
Scr15Spills8Wayne S Lawson55kg
Scr16Zou Big Boy13Ms L Selby55kg
Scr17Denetta2Stephanie Sixtus55kg
R8

Roberts & Morrow Showcase (Bm58)

17:38 local1300mBenchmark 58$30,000
Winner2. DenettaSP $31.00
★ Top pick4th
5Lord Of The Sun

Our price $3.50 · SP $4.60 · Jenny Duggan

The class drop from BM66 to BM58 provides a significant advantage, while his proven soft track ability suits today's conditions. Despite an average barrier, his early speed should secure a forward position.

2nd pick7th
3Set To Prophet

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.00 · Emily Farr

Set To Prophet brings excellent current form with two recent wins at this track, demonstrating both fitness and venue suitability. His perfect Armidale record and proven soft track ability make him a strong threat. The blindfold first time suggests connections are confident of improvement.

3rd pick5th
6Ardonaugh

Our price $10.00 · SP $15.00 · Nick Palmer

Her perfect soft track record and inside barrier provide tactical advantages. The major class relief from BM66 competition could unlock improvement despite recent moderate placings.

Value pick8th
7Rethink It

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.00 · Brooke Stower

The significant class drop and perfect 1300m record suggest she can bounce back from a recent poor run.

  1. 1st2DenettaKody Nestor$31.00
  2. 2nd13En PrimeurLeeshelle Small$6.00
  3. 3rd14Magic SorcererAnna Roper$15.00
  4. 4th5Lord Of The SunJenny Duggan$4.60
Full result · 12 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Denetta1Kody NestorStephanie Sixtus61.5kg$31.00
2nd13En Primeur13Leeshelle SmallPhilip Duffy53.5kg$6.00
3rd14Magic Sorcerer2Anna RoperSally Torrens55kg$15.00
4th5Lord Of The Sun4Jenny DugganMs S Grills59.5kg$4.60
5th6Ardonaugh3Nick PalmerR P Hartley56kg$15.00
6th1Annulus6Grady SpokesScott Aspery61.5kg$8.00
7th3Set To Prophet5Emily FarrMs L Selby59.5kg$6.00
8th7Rethink It7Brooke StowerT J Vidler58kg$11.00
9th11Top Act11Juliet PartridgeJacob Perrett53kg$16.00
10th9Calamity Fox16Luke RollsColt Prosser57kg$12.00
11th8Major Makeover14Andrew MallyonC R Clegg57.5kg$9.00
12th12Love That Girl15Mikayla WeirStirling Osland55.5kg$26.00
Scr4Charlie Bali12Stephen CumminsMs T Bell60kg
Scr10Shine Your Light12John W Ramsey57kg
Scr15Croatian Madame9Jake Pracey-HolmesJ R Gask55kg
Scr16Rivoli Star8Peter Graham55kg
Scr17Adviser10Ms J Clement55kg

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