★ Top pick2nd
3Comme Ci Comme Ca
New South Wales · Saturday 28 March 2026
Port Macquarie tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 6 races at Port Macquarie. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won1/617%
Any tip won6/6100%
Top pick placed3/650%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
BMW M2 CS Mdn Hcp
13:51 local1008mMaiden$16,000
Winner7. Posh AnnieSP $4.20
2nd pick7th
6Lykos
Lykos showed improvement last preparation with a third placing and returns first up after 146 days. The Wolf Cry mare's form trend was upward before spelling, and Ben Looker's strong recent form (3 wins from 20 rides) adds confidence. The barrier allows tactical flexibility for a backmarker.
3rd pickWon
7Posh Annie
Value pick4th
9Rizu
- 1st7Posh AnnieLiberty Smyth$4.20
- 2nd3Comme Ci Comme CaJasen Watkins$6.00
- 3rd4Torpedo TubePeter Graham$31.00
- 4th9RizuJon Grisedale$12.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Posh Annie | 6 | Liberty Smyth | M N Howard | 52.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Comme Ci Comme Ca | 9 | Jasen Watkins | Aiden St Vincent | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Torpedo Tube | 3 | Peter Graham | Andrew Macdonald | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Rizu | 1 | Jon Grisedale | R Simonetta | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Warrawee | 2 | Grady Spokes | Luke A Thomas | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Precision Time | 8 | Madeline Owen | A P Ball | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Lykos | 7 | Ben Looker | G Prosser | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Billybago | 4 | Stephen Cummins | Colt Prosser | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Our Pappy | 5 | Luke Rolls | Cassandra Schmidt | 59kg | $3.40 |
BMW Neue Klasse Ix3 Mdn Plate
14:26 local1208mMaiden$16,000
Winner10. Grand VoileSP $3.30
★ Top pick2nd
8Fashion Spree
Her 2nd placing here last start and consistent close finishes suggest she's ready to break through.
2nd pick3rd
9Gaelic Reward
The barrier 2 draw is ideal for a first-starter, and the jockey/trainer combination shows competence.
3rd pickWon
10Grand Voile
Grand Voile returns from a lengthy spell for the powerful Kris Lees stable. The stable's first-up record and quality jockey booking suggest she's been prepared to perform.
Value pickScratched
7Keinbah's Gift
The recent 2nd placing indicates she's close to breaking through.
- 1st10Grand VoileShannen Llewellyn$3.30
- 2nd8Fashion SpreeBen Looker$2.45
- 3rd9Gaelic RewardJon Grisedale$6.50
- 4th6Risk And FamousSerg Lisnyy$13.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Grand Voile | 5 | Shannen Llewellyn | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 8 | Fashion Spree | 9 | Ben Looker | Terry Evans | 56.5kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 9 | Gaelic Reward | 2 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Risk And Famous | 3 | Serg Lisnyy | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Jigadee | 10 | Deon Le Roux | Scott Aspery | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Starward | 7 | Teighan Worsnop | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Miss Dylan Ivy | 6 | Liberty Smyth | K A Lees | 53.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Our Bully | 4 | Kody Nestor | M N Howard | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Our Pappy | 5 | Cassandra Schmidt | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Spacetime Legend | 8 | Gabrielle Johnston | Joel Wilkes | 56kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Keinbah's Gift | 1 | Peter Graham | Damien Smith | 57kg |
BMW X3 M50 (Bm50)
15:01 local1815mBenchmark 50$16,000
Winner2. Rock The MachineSP $2.80
★ Top pickWon
2Rock The Machine
Rock The Machine presents as the most logical winner based on recent form and track bias alignment. His last-start Class 1 victory at Armidale, combined with a perfect soft track record (2:2-0-0), positions him ideally. The inside barrier is crucial at Port Macquarie where leaders dominate, and his on-pace style suits the predicted fast tempo. While carrying top weight, the slight class drop and strong recent form justify favouritism.
2nd pick7th
3My Pepperjack
My Pepperjack offers strong each-way value despite recent poor form. The significant class drop from BM58 to BM50, combined with her strong soft track record, creates opportunity. Gear changes removing tongue tie and adding winkers suggest connections expect improvement. The wide barrier is concerning given the leader bias, but her class edge may overcome this disadvantage.
3rd pick2nd
4Piedi Veloci
The removal of blinkers may help him settle better, and Jon Grisedale's familiarity with the horse is positive. The wide barrier is problematic given Port Macquarie's leader bias, but his class and recent improvement warrant consideration.
Value pick3rd
7Farraige
His previous experience at Port Macquarie over similar distances, combined with a BM50 win at Bathurst, suggests he can compete at this level when right.
- 1st2Rock The MachineKody Nestor$2.80
- 2nd4Piedi VelociJon Grisedale$4.20
- 3rd7FarraigePeter Graham$12.00
- 4th8Vega SiciliaEmily Farr$26.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Rock The Machine | 1 | Kody Nestor | Cathy Chapman | 62kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Piedi Veloci | 9 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 7 | Farraige | 4 | Peter Graham | D Wagstaff | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Vega Sicilia | 3 | Emily Farr | Glen Milligan | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Redadel | 7 | Grady Spokes | B D Bellamy | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Legs Power | 6 | Madeline Owen | Andrew Macdonald | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 3 | My Pepperjack | 8 | Liberty Smyth | Sally Taylor | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 9 | Scaligeri | 10 | Luke Rolls | Colt Prosser | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Sir Zino | 2 | Serg Lisnyy | Ms V McLennan | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Oakfield Echidna | 5 | D Lane | 59.5kg |
John Oxley Mahindra (Bm50)
15:36 local1512mBenchmark 50$16,000
Winner4. Super JaieSP $3.40
★ Top pick11th
7Calamity Fox
The significant class drop from BM58 to BM50, combined with barrier 2 suiting the strong leader bias at Port Macquarie, makes this the logical selection despite recent poor form.
2nd pickWon
4Super Jaie
Super Jaie brings strong recent form with a narrow second last start and benefits from the class drop.
3rd pick6th
6Tawfiq Tom
The jockey is in good form and the horse has performed well at this track previously.
Value pick5th
8Warrant
Warrant offers each-way value despite the wide barrier.
- 1st4Super JaieJon Grisedale$3.40
- 2nd1Ken'kerDeon Le Roux$4.00
- 3rd5Class RevolutionStephen Cummins$26.00
- 4th9Raised By WolvesGrady Spokes$6.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Super Jaie | 5 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 61.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | Ken'ker | 9 | Deon Le Roux | D Wagstaff | 61.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Class Revolution | 10 | Stephen Cummins | G Prosser | 61kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Raised By Wolves | 6 | Grady Spokes | B D Bellamy | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Warrant | 12 | Serg Lisnyy | Ms V McLennan | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Tawfiq Tom | 11 | Luke Rolls | Cassandra Schmidt | 61kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Flycatcher | 1 | Jenny Duggan | Ms J Lynch | 62.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 10 | Sources Link | 8 | Kody Nestor | J D Shelton | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Millennium Prayer | 4 | Peter Graham | G J Howells | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Steel Rain | 3 | Poppie Gorton | Donna Grisedale | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Calamity Fox | 2 | Ben Looker | Colt Prosser | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Golden Breeze | 7 | Jeff Kehoe | Ms M De Gonneville | 55kg |
John Oxley Geely (Bm50)
16:11 local1208mBenchmark 50$16,000
Winner8. Blue DaneSP $19.00
★ Top pick5th
1Battledance
Battledance presents as the standout selection dropping significantly in class after winning last start at Taree in BM58 grade. Despite carrying top weight, the class drop and proven ability at the track make this the most reliable winning chance.
2nd pick3rd
9Lika Remi
The combination with Lisnyy adds confidence to the selection.
3rd pickWon
8Blue Dane
Blue Dane broke through for maiden win last start and shows an improving trajectory with consistent placings. The class rise is concerning but the upward form trend and breakthrough win provide confidence.
Value pick7th
10Homeland
- 1st8Blue DaneLiberty Smyth$19.00
- 2nd6Bondi ProphetDeon Le Roux$7.00
- 3rd9Lika RemiSerg Lisnyy$9.00
- 4th3King SoleilGrady Spokes$5.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Blue Dane | 8 | Liberty Smyth | S Harvey | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Bondi Prophet | 9 | Deon Le Roux | R J Agnew | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Lika Remi | 13 | Serg Lisnyy | S J Hodge | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 3 | King Soleil | 10 | Grady Spokes | Craig Ruttley | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Battledance | 2 | Jenny Duggan | Ms J Lynch | 62.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Send A Telegram | 7 | Peter Graham | J A Sprague | 62kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Homeland | 12 | Raymond Spokes | G J Howells | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Pretty Shamrock | 5 | Poppie Gorton | Donna Grisedale | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Wilderness Star | 4 | Grace Palmer | Ms A Lee | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Felasuvi | 1 | Emily Farr | A P Ball | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 11th | 11 | Maasai Mara | 15 | Teighan Worsnop | Terry Evans | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 12 | The Mystery Guy | 3 | J A Sylvester | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Green Meadows | 14 | H R Dew | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Rivoli Star | 6 | Peter Graham | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Jevington Will Do | 6 | H R Dew | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Golden Breeze | 11 | Ms M De Gonneville | 55kg |
McGuigan BMW (Bm50)
16:50 local1008mBenchmark 50$16,000
Winner9. El BeatleSP $12.00
★ Top pick8th
1Sosueme
The only horse in the field with a win at Port Macquarie, taking out a maiden here in February. The inside barrier suits the track's leader bias, and despite the class rise, the form line looks solid for this level.
2nd pick3rd
11Lily Bobtail
The drop in class from BM58 to BM50 is significant, and the strong 1000m record suggests this distance suits. Despite limited wins, the form trend is solid.
3rd pickScratched
13Skates On
Showed good form with a recent third and benefits from the class drop. The inside barrier is crucial at Port Macquarie, and the Looker/Prosser combination has a reasonable strike rate. Consistent recent placings suggest competitive form.
Value pickWon
9El Beatle
Outstanding track specialist with perfect placing record at Port Macquarie.
- 1st9El Beatle$12.00
- 2nd2Discreet LadyGrace Palmer$10.00
- 3rd11Lily BobtailGrady Spokes$13.00
- 4th4Cutting EdgeJenny Duggan$15.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | El Beatle | 14 | J A Sylvester | 61kg | $12.00 | |
| 2nd | 2 | Discreet Lady | 11 | Grace Palmer | Tom Higgins | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Lily Bobtail | 8 | Grady Spokes | Luke A Thomas | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Cutting Edge | 17 | Jenny Duggan | Ms J Lynch | 61.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Amoruso | 4 | Juliet Partridge | Aiden St Vincent | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Toy Story | 6 | Luke Rolls | A P Ball | 61.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Prince Rupert | 15 | Deon Le Roux | R J Agnew | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 1 | Sosueme | 5 | Raymond Spokes | R N Godbolt | 62.5kg | $4.80 |
| 9th | 10 | Cosmic Treasure | 16 | Jasen Watkins | John Higgins | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Mawsons Expedition | 3 | Liberty Smyth | Samantha McGuren | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Miss De Blaas | 1 | Poppie Gorton | H R Dew | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 5 | La Pelago | 10 | D Lane | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Skates On | 2 | Ben Looker | Colt Prosser | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Time And Rhythm | 9 | B D Bellamy | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Seeni | 13 | J A Sylvester | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Clan D'oro | 12 | Serg Lisnyy | Ms V McLennan | 55kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Pride Of Lanka | 7 | J Kehoe | 57kg |
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