Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Tuesday 24 March 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Port Macquarie. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Farnciful presents as the most logical winner based on her impressive second placing last start at Taree on similar Soft 6 conditions. Her proven soft track ability (1 placing from 1 start) and second-up positioning make her ideally suited to today's conditions.
The gear changes removing blinkers and cross-over nose band suggest trainer confidence in settling patterns.
Colorado Tycoon represents the best of the remaining chances with first-time blinkers potentially providing the key improvement. His barrier position allows tactical options, and the Written Tycoon breeding suggests sprint ability.
While lacking form references, the barrier position and trainer-jockey combination provide some foundation.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Farnciful | 2 | Ashley Morgan | J C Deamer | 56.5kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Kissavos | 5 | Luke Rolls | Ms J Graham | 58.5kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 3 | Cerano Magic | 4 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Hellavalegacy | 1 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 2 | All Inked Up | 3 | Teighan Worsnop | P Cheers | 58.5kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Cherry Dream | 7 | Grant Buckley | Allan Kehoe | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Colorado Tycoon | 6 | Winona Costin | J A Sprague | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Charmed Star | 9 | Leanne Boyd | Tom Higgins | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Rockbarton Marshal | 8 | Shannen Llewellyn | D I Atkins | 58.5kg |
Sirsa Nuwa brings improving form into this race with a recent close second and tactical barrier draw.
The blinkers first time and barrier 1 suggest serious preparation, making this a calculated risk based on stable confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Sirsa Nuwa | 7 | Winona Costin | J A Sprague | 56.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 11 | Ms Hubble | 8 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Lilii Borea | 2 | Ashley Morgan | Nacim Dilmi | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 12 | The Big Ticket | 4 | Leanne Boyd | Tom Higgins | 53kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Dianella | 5 | Liberty Smyth | Nathan Doyle | 52.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Castel Critic | 9 | Grant Buckley | Allan Kehoe | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Miss Como | 12 | Ben Looker | G Prosser | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 9 | Mini Boo | 3 | Raymond Spokes | P Cheers | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Irish Dane | 1 | Anna Roper | Lyndall Olson | 57kg | $5.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Dancing Tilda | 10 | Jasen Watkins | Aiden St Vincent | 59kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Divine Effort | 6 | Samantha McGuren | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Fat Barry | 11 | Lee Magorrian | Ms K Buchanan | 57.5kg |
The filly has shown consistent improvement through her brief career and maps to get the right run from the wide draw with Ashley Morgan's tactical riding.
Chistota offers solid each-way value with two recent placings demonstrating consistent form. The gelding has proven himself at this track and distance, while the ideal barrier draw and proven soft track ability make him a logical threat. The consistent placings suggest he's ready to break through, though the top weight is a concern.
Bobbiwaa represents excellent value after his impressive last start second where he was narrowly beaten.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Chistota | 2 | Luke Rolls | C Maher | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 9 | Cool Summer Nights | 12 | Ashley Morgan | Nathan Doyle | 56.5kg | $1.35 |
| 3rd | 14 | Varius | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Bobbiwaa | 8 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Finding Elle | 3 | Jasen Watkins | John Higgins | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Lake Of Fire | 13 | Grant Buckley | R Simonetta | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Clever Illusion | 7 | Teighan Worsnop | P Cheers | 59kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Power Cruise | 14 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Kadani | 1 | Poppie Gorton | B D Bellamy | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Kitsilano | 15 | Anna Roper | M J Robinson | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Toke | 16 | Ben Looker | Ms J Bowen | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Aelfwynn | 11 | Nikki Hodgson | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Crispy Leaves | 9 | Lee Magorrian | M S Minervini | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Droplets | 6 | Winona Costin | Ms J Bowen | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Frogmore | 18 | P M Perry | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Port Kembla | 10 | Sally Taylor | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Vega Sicilia | 5 | Emily Farr | Glen Milligan | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | The Big Ticket | 17 | Tom Higgins | 59kg |
Recent Randwick placing shows quality, and the significant class drop should see him competitive.
The mare has shown she can handle this distance with a close second here previously.
Disco Prince offers the best combination of track suitability and current form. The inside barrier is crucial at Port Macquarie's tight layout, and his soft track record is excellent.
Bold Splendor offers exceptional value based on her strong record at this track and distance. The gear changes and class drop provide hope for improvement, while the fresh-up angle after 44 days could work in her favour.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Highland Hustle | 3 | Jon Grisedale | John Higgins | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Mortlake | 5 | Teighan Worsnop | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Dundee Tales | 2 | Peter Graham | Peter Graham | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Argerich | 8 | Hollie Hull | P Cheers | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Contaldo | 7 | Grant Buckley | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 9 | Castelle | 6 | Luke Rolls | M S Minervini | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 7th | 4 | Hardash | 10 | Madeline Owen | P Cheers | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Mr Square Pants | 4 | Ben Looker | Colt Prosser | 59kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Disco Prince | 1 | Andrew Gibbons | D J Hatch | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Bold Splendor | 9 | Lee Magorrian | D Lane | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Robbed By Rob | 11 | Anna Roper | Sara Ryan | 55kg |
Her limited exposure suggests further improvement is likely.
The significant class drop makes Shoutaboutit appealing despite concerning wet track statistics. However, the soft conditions and top weight present genuine obstacles for a mare with no soft track success.
Second-up positioning and workable barrier enhance her winning prospects despite limited exposure.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Shoutaboutit | 2 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms K Buchanan | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Shelley's Lookout | 4 | Peter Graham | J A Sprague | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Crathie Kirk | 10 | Ashley Morgan | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $1.80 |
| 4th | 1 | Tides Turning | 3 | Liberty Smyth | T P Croft | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Ofcourseiam | 5 | Grant Buckley | Allan Kehoe | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Hard Knock Life | 1 | Winona Costin | Ms R Dunn | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Risk Assessment | 9 | Ben Looker | Aiden St Vincent | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Ultimate Reign | 8 | Grace Palmer | Ms A Lee | 52kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Kickamushu | 7 | Stephen Cummins | Daniel Wheeler | 55kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Tipsy Miss | 6 | John W Ramsey | 56kg |
The wide draw requires tactical navigation but his finishing ability should overcome positional challenges.
Excessor brings a perfect 1200m record and strong winning strike rate to this assignment. His class rise and limited exposure make him a risky but potentially rewarding proposition.
His wet track credentials and consistent recent form provide confidence, while the strong Rolls/Dodson partnership adds appeal. However, the inside barrier is problematic at this track and the class rise from maiden company represents a significant challenge.
The class rise is the main concern, but his wet track record and improving trajectory make him an attractive overlay proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Patrioticintention | 10 | Samantha McGuren | 56kg | $15.00 | |
| 2nd | 6 | Fall For Autumn | 3 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | He's Cool | 7 | Lee Magorrian | M S Minervini | 59.5kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 8 | Cool Az Aletta | 11 | Grant Buckley | A P Ball | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Zoucratic | 5 | Ben Looker | T S Howlett | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Excessor | 9 | Ashley Morgan | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 2 | Master Zous | 4 | Liberty Smyth | Sara Ryan | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Nikody's Binks | 1 | Madeline Owen | P Cheers | 55kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Jade Trees | 2 | Luke Rolls | B J Dodson | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | King Soleil | 8 | Craig Ruttley | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Cabral | 6 | Andrew Gibbons | D J Hatch | 55kg |
Via Vegas brings the strongest form credentials with a dominant last-start win at this track. His 3-from-5 record at Port Macquarie is exceptional, and he's proven on soft tracks. The slight class rise is manageable given his local dominance and the inside barrier draw will allow him to settle handy in what shapes as a fast tempo.
What A Rush has an outstanding record at Port Macquarie with 3 wins from 4 starts and handles soft tracks well. The barrier draw suits and she's shown good form this preparation. However, the 62.5kg impost is a significant burden for a 3-year-old filly stepping up in class.
Her second-up record is strong and she's proven on soft tracks. The wide barrier is a concern but her class and speed should see her competitive.
His second-up record is solid and he's won at this track and distance before.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Via Vegas | 3 | Jonathan Smith | 60.5kg | $2.10 | |
| 2nd | 1 | Crowie's Shout | 11 | Liberty Smyth | M P Quinn | 60.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Bjorn Ironside | 1 | Luke Rolls | Colt Prosser | 61.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Where's The Fire | 2 | Hollie Hull | A P Ball | 52kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 2 | What A Rush | 5 | Anna Roper | R N Godbolt | 62.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Boambee Beach | 8 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Telegraph | 7 | Grant Buckley | A P Ball | 62kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 8 | The Piccolino | 6 | Ben Looker | P M Perry | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 9 | All Too Rosey | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | A P Ball | 55kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Jewels Statement | 10 | Samantha McGuren | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | La Pelago | 9 | D Lane | 55kg |
Last start maiden winner at Coffs Harbour shows current form, and second up from spell typically sees improvement. Grant Buckley's booking indicates stable confidence, while the significant class drop from maiden to BM58 provides a clear form advantage over more exposed rivals.
Steely Girl's perfect Port Macquarie record (2 wins from 2 starts) makes her a serious threat despite recent form concerns. Her track specialization and proven distance ability offset the weight burden and soft track concerns. The Luke Rolls booking maintains stable confidence in her chances.
Aye Aye Skipper brings the best recent form into this race with consecutive placings and proven soft track ability.
The distance suits as a previous 1500m winner, making him an attractive value proposition in a competitive field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Talana | 3 | Liberty Smyth | Sally Taylor | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Super Jaie | 1 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Amarone | 10 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Steely Girl | 2 | Luke Rolls | R N Godbolt | 61.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Bonus Tempus | 6 | Hollie Hull | B M Lazzarini | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Aye Aye Skipper | 13 | Winona Costin | J A Sprague | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Headstream | 5 | Grant Buckley | Donna Grisedale | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 9 | Prince Is Game | 8 | Anna Roper | M J Robinson | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Mosgiel Daisy | 7 | Teighan Worsnop | M J Robinson | 61kg | $8.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Purple Kitty | 4 | Raymond Spokes | P Cheers | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Never A Doubt | 9 | Jeff Kehoe | Ms K Simpkins | 59kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Fiction Society | 11 | Jasen Watkins | Aiden St Vincent | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Class Revolution | 12 | Stephen Cummins | G Prosser | 57kg |
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