Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Friday 20 March 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Scone. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Famahan presents as the standout selection dropping from Class 1 to Maiden company after a narrow second at Gunnedah. The significant class drop combined with improving form trend and return of blinkers makes him hard to beat despite soft track concerns.
His soft track experience (1:0-0-0) is valuable today, and gear changes suggest the stable is confident.
Speedy Pete offers value with his strong soft track record and recent third placing at Tamworth. The significant weight drop to 56.5kg and proven distance form make him competitive.
Show Us Ya Texts represents value dropping from Class 1 company after a competitive fourth at Gunnedah. The significant class drop and weight advantage provide the key to improvement despite her winless record.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Famahan | 3 | Clayton Gallagher | Holly Williams | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Course Of Action | 4 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Dunquin | 6 | Ashley Morgan | Liam Ruddy | 59kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 8 | Show Us Ya Texts | 8 | Leeshelle Small | Lyle Chandler | 53.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Monumental | 7 | Reece Jones | P Messara & L Gavranich | 58.5kg | $2.30 |
| 6th | 7 | Pathelia | 5 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | John W Ramsey | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Speedy Pete | 2 | Andrew Gibbons | Joel Wilkes | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Envisioned | 1 | Deon Le Roux | S J Gleeson | 53kg |
Barrier 1 is ideal for securing forward position in likely fast tempo. Recent close second at Beaumont shows she's ready for this level, though soft track inexperience is a concern. Represents solid each-way value.
Excellent venue record and proven soft track ability make her a genuine chance to repeat. Form before last win was ordinary but the breakthrough suggests she's found her mark.
Quality 3yo with strong winning record returning from spell. Two wins from last three completed starts show genuine ability, and fresh legs could be advantage in this grade. First-up record is concerning but class suggests he can overcome the break.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Olympian | 3 | Ashley Morgan | P Messara & L Gavranich | 60kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 9 | Yacht Girl | 1 | Christian Reith | S I Singleton | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Hammoon Sensation | 2 | R P Northam | 61kg | $5.50 | |
| 4th | 11 | Smart Lily | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | W T Wilkes | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Set To Prophet | 8 | Jacob Stiff | Ms L Selby | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Corpsman | 4 | Reece Jones | J A Sylvester | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Our Warrior | 5 | Braith Nock | J A Sylvester | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Mellencamp | 6 | Deon Le Roux | A M Boyle | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Dartbrook | 9 | Luke Rolls | J A Sylvester | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Be Guided | 12 | Mitchell Bell | Ben Blay | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Hemsted | 10 | Julia Presits | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Vee Eight | 11 | Robyn Freeman | Sue Laughton | 59.5kg |
His proven ability on soft tracks (2 wins from 2 starts) and strong distance record make him ideally suited to today's conditions despite the weight burden.
Cool Storm brings a perfect record at Scone (2 from 2) and strong second-up statistics.
Point Basse's exceptional Scone record (3 wins from 5 starts) and strong first-up statistics make him a genuine threat despite the long spell. The effective Bell/Cavanough combination and gear changes suggest connections expect improvement from his fresh return.
The class drop from recent Group races and gear change removal could spark improvement, making him an attractive value proposition despite the long spell.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | The Extreme Cat | 8 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Nathan Doyle | 61kg | $6.50 |
| 1st | 8 | Point Basse | 9 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Inazuma Boy | 2 | Leeshelle Small | R P Northam | 61kg | $2.35 |
| 4th | 4 | Cool Storm | 5 | Ashley Morgan | R P Northam | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 6 | Wanda River | 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | Ms S Grills | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Onyspeed | 3 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Toby Pracey | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Miracle Day | 7 | Zac Wadick | Dar Lunn | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Zouprince | 6 | Reece Jones | Liam Ruddy | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Feirme Prince | 1 | Clayton Gallagher | Toby Pracey | 55kg |
Tupakara represents a significant class drop from Group racing to maiden level, having placed in Group 1 and Group 2 company.
Her soft track form and inside barrier draw provide advantages, while Braith Nock's excellent strike rate at Scone adds confidence.
The gear change and weight drop suggest stable confidence, while his finishing pattern suits the expected fast tempo.
Harry's Boy represents the classic maiden race unknown with gear changes suggesting stable intent. The strong jockey/trainer combination and favorable barrier draw provide hope, while the absence of negative form means anything is possible.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Oakfield Alaska | 3 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 58.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 12 | Tupakara | 8 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $1.40 |
| 3rd | 2 | Fortheo | 2 | Shannen Llewellyn | W T Wilkes | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Fined For Speeding | 5 | Daniel A Northey | Simon Casey | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Harry's Boy | 4 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Crystal Conspiracy | 1 | Braith Nock | G Portelli | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Peninhand | 6 | Jean Van Overmeire | Liam Ruddy | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Exorbitant Miss | 9 | Mitch Stapleford | J R Gask | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 3 | My Nicconi Boy | 7 | Anna Roper | Julia Presits | 59kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Lyon | 10 | Christian Reith | S I Singleton | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Any Questions | 11 | Leeshelle Small | S I Singleton | 57kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Checks'n'balances | 12 | Olivia Dalton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg |
The stable's decision to engage Mikayla Weir and allocate top weight suggests significant confidence in this debutant's ability.
The inside barrier and Northey's booking suggest forward tactics, though the gelding needs to break through for his maiden win.
The Farnan filly is proven on soft going and should improve second up from a spell, though the wide draw and jockey form are concerns.
The mare showed promise with a close third at Port Macquarie and the gear change could unlock improvement, making her worth a small each-way investment.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Lord Remlap | 11 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 58.5kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 9 | Redzero | 9 | Ben Looker | Jake Hull | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Whittello Sun | 2 | Daniel A Northey | Simon Casey | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 12 | Bold Bucks | 7 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Richard & Will Freedman | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Rockin' Red | 12 | Anna Roper | Jake Hull | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Uno Fred | 6 | Angel Brennan | K T Dixon | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Millicent Daisy | 1 | Clayton Gallagher | Julia Presits | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Brazen Diva | 5 | Luke Rolls | J A Sylvester | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Zealands Princess | 3 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Toby Pracey | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Dingle Grey | 8 | Shannen Llewellyn | Jake Hull | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Farnciful | 10 | Ashley Morgan | J C Deamer | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Reign 'em In | 4 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg |
Unbeaten gelding with perfect 2-from-2 record including impressive Class 1 win last start. First-up specialist with 1-from-1 fresh record.
Proven soft track performer with excellent distance record. Barrier 1 is major concern at Scone but class and consistency suggest strong each-way chance despite poor winning strike rate.
Second-up with good record at this stage. Visors removal and class drop suggest improvement likely despite poor last start.
Gelding with strong first-up record and recent class form. Long spell is concern but first-up record suggests he can perform fresh.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Shotgun Bella | 11 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Nathan Doyle | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Girrawheen | 3 | Anna Roper | P H Bloomfield | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Honey Perfume | 1 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Somerton Smart | 14 | Leeshelle Small | Ms S Grills | 58kg | $2.05 |
| 5th | 8 | Bullion Hunter | 12 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Button Up | 8 | Braith Nock | Matthew Smith | 58.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Ready To Rocket | 9 | J C Deamer | 57kg | $61.00 | |
| 8th | 13 | Mclovin | 2 | Luke Rolls | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Ritzsun | 7 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Corvette Pride | 13 | Andrew Gibbons | W T Wilkes | 55kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Lightning Glory | 15 | Nathan Doyle | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Occult | 5 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Ocean Chill | 10 | Olivia Dalton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Song For Rosie | 4 | T J Bartley | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Hoku | 6 | L K Roberts | 55kg |
Zucchero stands out with his exceptional Scone record, having won 2 from 3 starts at this venue including a victory at this exact track and distance. His BM58 win here in November shows he can handle this class level. The 47-day break and Kerrin McEvoy booking suggest stable confidence despite recent poor form.
Antilocapra offers solid each-way value with her good Scone record and proven soft track ability. Her recent 4th at Muswellbrook shows she's competitive at this level, and the Anna Roper/R P Northam combination has a decent strike rate. The wide barrier is a concern but her track record suggests she can overcome it.
Favour The Bold brings excellent Scone form with 2 wins and 2 placings from 4 starts. However, the jump from Class 2 to BM66 represents a significant step up in class that may prove challenging.
The combination of Matthew Smith training and Mitchell Bell's strong Scone record adds appeal.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Antilocapra | 12 | Anna Roper | R P Northam | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 12 | Roses Imminente | 7 | Ashley Morgan | Lou Mary | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Off The Scale | 5 | Deon Le Roux | Lou Mary | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Otium | 8 | Gabrielle Johnston | W T Wilkes | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Twin Turbo | 4 | Braith Nock | Sara Ryan | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Zucchero | 11 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | P Messara & L Gavranich | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 7th | 5 | The Manager | 1 | Jean Van Overmeire | Liam Ruddy | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Knife's Edge | 3 | Juliet Partridge | Jacob Perrett | 64kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Pinot Nero | 6 | Reece Jones | John W Ramsey | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Southern Sky | 2 | Mitchell Bell | Matthew Smith | 55kg | $5.50 |
| Scr | 3 | Athena's Treasure | 8 | T S Howlett | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Flamboyant Lad | 13 | Liam Ruddy | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Favour The Bold | 10 | R P Northam | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Castelle | 9 | Luke Rolls | M S Minervini | 55kg |
Tommy Berry's booking adds confidence, and her class credentials make her hard to beat despite the track debut.
Clear Thinking's perfect Scone record and class drop make her a strong contender despite the poor last start. Her Group-level experience provides a significant class edge, and second-up statistics are positive. The track familiarity and proven soft track ability offset recent form concerns.
The significant class drop from Listed level provides a major advantage, while her Scone track record and strong trainer/jockey combination with Mitchell Bell add confidence to the selection.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 17 | Warrior For Peace | 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Scripted | 6 | Tommy Berry | M J Dunn | 54kg | $2.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Upwardly Mobile | 3 | Mikayla Weir | R P Northam | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Lunaite | 5 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Paul Snowden | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Tavros | 15 | Ben Looker | C K Martin | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 16 | Athena's Treasure | 13 | Louise Day | T S Howlett | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Clear Thinking | 10 | Ashley Morgan | P Messara & L Gavranich | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 8th | 8 | Shropshire Lad | 8 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Pony Soprano | 4 | Luke Rolls | R J Agnew | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Pride To Follow | 12 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Great Point | 14 | Leeshelle Small | R P Northam | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 15 | Red Rags To Bulls | 16 | Mitch Stapleford | J R Gask | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 9 | Punch One Out | 2 | Anna Roper | Glen Milligan | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 14th | 11 | Pensativa | 1 | Braith Nock | Lou Mary | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 15th | 12 | Unreachable | 9 | Shannen Llewellyn | J A Sylvester | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 16th | 18 | Santatime | 17 | Glen Milligan | 56kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Brutal Love | 11 | C Lundholm | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Hulu | 11 | Cameron Crockett | 57kg |
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