Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Sunday 5 April 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Mudgee. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Consistent metro placings (3rd Newcastle 1500m off 58kg) show class drop to CL1 suits. Moderate-fast tempo favours strong finisher over weaker stayers. No 2000m but patterns suggest stamina. Reliable connections with Buckley.
Strong staying credentials with 2080m win and recent 1750m 4th/1600m 3rd. Likely leader in moderate-fast tempo suits on-pace pattern.
Barrier 1 perfect for Mudgee bias, recent maiden win after placings shows upward trend. Class rise concern but fitness and draw offset in low-reliability country CL1. On-pace map suits moderate tempo.
Gear changes first time could revive. Recent form mixed but distance suits staying trip better than most.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Disco Prince | 3 | Zac Wadick | D J Hatch | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Coyote | 7 | Grant Buckley | Peter D Green | 59kg | |
| 3rd | 3 | Bold Rouge | 5 | D Lane | 57kg | ||
| 4th | 6 | Tokyo Queen | 2 | Chad Lever | D R Mirfin | 57kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Bold Splendor | 6 | D Lane | 57kg | ||
| 5 | Real Housewives | 1 | Mikayla Weir | Sally Torrens | 57kg | ||
| 7 | Pathelia | 4 | Liberty Smyth | John Bannister | 52kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Quirky Princess | 8 | S I Singleton | 55kg |
Ashley Morgan (25% recent wins) adds intent. Fast tempo favours its closing style over pure leaders.
Litlfela gets prime barrier 1 in fast tempo race suiting on-pace at Mudgee sprints. Second up from spell aligns with 0-0-1 record, recent 4th at Dubbo shows fitness. Weir/Grieg combo reliable (9% wins). Lacks win but map and positioning edge make it next best behind Dunquin in this low-class maiden.
First up class drop from tougher fields, Nock/Griffith 20% combo strong locally. Recent Scone trial 2nd signals fitness. Risky due to 88 form but raw speed makes it viable threat.
Good 4 stats 9:0-1-1 suit conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Dunquin | 3 | Ashley Morgan | Liam Ruddy | 58.5kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 7 | Grande Diablo | 2 | Braith Nock | M D Griffith | 58.5kg | |
| 3rd | 10 | Just Joan | 6 | Clayton Gallagher | Toby Pracey | 57kg | |
| 4th | 4 | Litlfela | 1 | Mikayla Weir | Connie Greig | 59kg | |
| Scr | 1 | Erion | 8 | Ms M Harrison | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Fined For Speeding | 9 | Simon Casey | 59kg | ||
| 3 | Fortians | 5 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | R W Howe | 59kg | ||
| 5 | Dekka's Latest | 9 | Zac Wadick | D J Hatch | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Whittello Sun | 8 | Simon Casey | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Cobocco | 10 | Brett Thompson | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Zo Frilling | 14 | Nikki Pollock | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Droplets | 7 | Ms J Bowen | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Millicent Daisy | 4 | Julia Presits | 56.5kg | ||
| 14 | Zealands Princess | 11 | Anna Roper | Toby Pracey | 56.5kg |
Improving from 6th to 3rd last two starts, fitness peak suits very fast tempo favouring midfield closers at Mudgee sprints. Baker/Morgan team elite.
Regular racing ensures peak fitness for Sunday country maiden. Good track record solid, but wide draw and backmarker style test in fast tempo. Still, experience edges lightly raced rivals for place claims.
Barrier 3 perfect for inside bias and leader role in fast tempo. Recent 7th over further no issue dropping back to sprint.
Barrier 4 exploits inside bias, prior Mudgee run (4th) adds local knowledge. Fast tempo suits closers; huge overlay in volatile country maiden.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Very Sirius | 11 | Braith Nock | David Pfieffer | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Marinera | 10 | Izzy Neale | Brett Robb | 55kg | |
| 3rd | 2 | Fierceness | 1 | Grant Buckley | Matthew Smith | 58.5kg | |
| 4th | 8 | The Magnet | 7 | Ashley Morgan | Bjorn Baker | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 1 | Dwight | 3 | Kody Nestor | Jason Attard | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Avionte | 5 | Chad Lever | Peter D Green | 58kg | |
| 4 | Jack The Boss | 6 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Kieren Hazelton | 56.5kg | ||
| 5 | Langholm Dusk | 9 | Zoe Hunt | C Lundholm | 56.5kg | ||
| 7 | Strassman | 12 | Clayton Gallagher | Ms M Harrison | 56.5kg | ||
| 9 | Peninhand | 2 | Anna Roper | Liam Ruddy | 55.5kg | ||
| 11 | Cinceritas | 4 | Olivia Chambers | Jason Attard | 55kg | ||
| 12 | Culgoa Kate | 8 | Ken Dunbar | Natalie Pearce | 55kg |
Best form in the race with 4 places from last 7 starts, including strong Dubbo efforts at distance. 6:0-2-1 at 1400m shows suitability. Barrier 2 ideal for Mudgee, light weight helps. Very fast tempo suits her closing style despite no wins. Maher/Ciaron stable form elevates her.
Good 4 specialist (5:0-2-2). Class drop positive. Despite wide draw, sweeping Mudgee turns mitigate. Cahill booking adds intent.
Short career but upward trajectory suits maiden. Very fast tempo may suit if midfield. Solid place chance.
Improving form line suits very fast tempo. Wide barrier hurts but Mudgee outside bias noted. Singleton local knowledge key in country maiden.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Mean As | 6 | Grant Buckley | C Maher | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 15 | Miss Maverick | 2 | Mikayla Weir | Connie Greig | 55.5kg | |
| 3rd | 2 | Castro | 14 | Mathew Cahill | Kylie Kennedy | 59kg | |
| 4th | 4 | Long Live | 9 | Chad Lever | C Maher | 59kg | |
| Scr | 1 | Captainthunderbolt | 11 | S I Singleton | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Flying Party | 17 | Zac Wadick | C Maher | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Six Kings | 15 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | C Maher | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Any Questions | 18 | S I Singleton | 58.5kg | ||
| 8 | Zoysia | 7 | Kody Nestor | Kieren Hazelton | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | My Nicconi Boy | 19 | Julia Presits | 57kg | ||
| 10 | Chaithnia | 4 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | ||
| 11 | Miss Firestar | 5 | Braith Nock | David Pfieffer | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Polyester Girl | 3 | Anna Roper | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56kg | |
| 13 | More Than Bubbles | 1 | Izzy Neale | Connie Greig | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Wild Legacy | 12 | Olivia Dalton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Toke | 13 | Ms J Bowen | 55.5kg | ||
| 17 | Pinero | 16 | Leanne Boyd | Sally Torrens | 53.5kg | ||
| 18 | Billy Bowlegg | 10 | P Niceforo | 55.5kg | |||
| Scr | 19 | Akuma | 8 | Sally Torrens | 55.5kg |
Stockholm tops form assessment with two dominant recent wins at suitable trips on good tracks, showing peak fitness and class improvement.
Improving trajectory post-spell, slight class drop suits.
Young gelding peaking third-up, Morgan upgrade boosts chances in fast tempo favoring closers.
Consistent (5-5-5 career), light weight, proven stayer dropping back to 1400m.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Midnight Luna | 8 | Claire Ramsbotham | Rob Potter | 55kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 3 | Whateley | 2 | Chad Lever | T S Howlett | 61.5kg | |
| 3rd | 6 | Flamboyant Lad | 15 | Ashley Morgan | Liam Ruddy | 59.5kg | |
| 4th | 4 | Turgenev | 18 | Ashleigh McCabe | Ms A Smith | 60.5kg | |
| 1 | Dawn County | 19 | Juliet Partridge | M D Griffith | 58kg | ||
| 2 | Rothgate | 10 | Jordan Quince | Brett Robb | 59.5kg | ||
| 5 | Stockholm | 11 | Kody Nestor | C Lundholm | 60kg | ||
| 7 | Lang Park | 14 | Izzy Neale | Ms D Prest | 58kg | ||
| 8 | Blue Guitar | 13 | Grant Buckley | P J Nestor | 59kg | ||
| 9 | Green Run | 1 | Jacob Stiff | Dar Lunn | 57kg | ||
| 10 | Star Intrigue | 6 | Mikayla Weir | Brett Robb | 59kg | ||
| 11 | Divine Sinner | 7 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Kieren Hazelton | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Jason Darren | 16 | John Bannister | 58kg | ||
| 13 | Onyspeed | 17 | Clayton Gallagher | Toby Pracey | 57kg | ||
| 15 | Crown Legend | 5 | Braith Nock | M D Griffith | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | A Boy Named Soo | 12 | Mathew Cahill | David J Smith | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Billabong Rose | 3 | Brett Thompson | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Shaddap | 9 | D R Mirfin | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Check Your Six | 16 | D R Mirfin | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Gold Smiles | 4 | Sally Torrens | 55kg |
Consistent recent form, Good 4 record, and forward run suits very fast tempo.
Recent fitness (3 days back), light weight, and Good 4 suitability outweigh limited exposure. Very fast tempo suits her closing speed on Mudgee sprint.
Denman Force's 1x331 progression screams upside in lightly-raced profile. Barrier 3 perfect for inside bias, Good 4 form strong. Handles class rise on trajectory/recency over exposed runners.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Cumnock | 1 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Brett Thompson | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Singing Star | 2 | Liberty Smyth | D Lane | 56kg | |
| 3rd | 12 | Miss Capricorn | 15 | Mikayla Weir | Connie Greig | 57kg | |
| 4th | 2 | Cool Lad | 6 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 61.5kg | |
| 1 | Jolly Good Fellow | 10 | Chad Lever | D R Mirfin | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Clifton Springs | 1 | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 61kg | ||
| 4 | D'oro Choice | 9 | Clayton Gallagher | Ms A Smith | 60.5kg | ||
| 5 | Grins | 13 | Jacob Stiff | R Lomax | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Wonder Step | 14 | Leeshelle Small | Ms G Williams | 58.5kg | |
| 8 | Gidgee Guy | 11 | Grant Buckley | Kylie Kennedy | 59kg | ||
| 9 | Canamble | 5 | Anna Roper | D Lane | 58kg | ||
| 11 | Plenitude | 12 | Zoe Hunt | C Lundholm | 58kg | ||
| 13 | Press Forward | 16 | Izzy Neale | Brett Robb | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | St Faith's | 4 | Olivia Dalton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 53kg | |
| 15 | Chico Casino | 8 | Zac Wadick | D R Mirfin | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Brogans Creek | 7 | Toby Pracey | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Denman Force | 3 | Brett Thompson | 56.5kg |
Second up from spell with 2:0-0-1 record.
Barrier 3 ideal for Mudgee sprint, low weight helps. Still clear top-3 chance in fast tempo suiting midfield map.
The Contractor earnt its stripes winning Mudgee 1200m maiden (1:1-0-0 T/D), barrier 1 perfect for country sprint bias. Recent form 4213 shows consistency, dropping to Class 2 off maidens.
Light weight, good track form (3:1-0-2). Wide draw risky but outside barriers neutral/positive per track bias. High volatility suits progressive type; value roughy.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Girrawheen | 3 | Anna Roper | P H Bloomfield | 57.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 5 | The Contractor | 1 | Mathew Cahill | David J Smith | 56.5kg | |
| 3rd | 1 | Transactions | 7 | Claire Ramsbotham | Rob Potter | 60kg | |
| 4th | 2 | West Head | 2 | Izzy Neale | Brett Robb | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Denman Force | 12 | Brett Thompson | 57kg | ||
| 6 | Green Pineapple | 8 | Ashleigh McCabe | Ms G Williams | 56kg | ||
| 7 | Kelilah | 9 | Mikayla Weir | Ms M Harrison | 55kg | ||
| 8 | Charlie Magic | 5 | Jacob Stiff | Brett Robb | 53kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Exothrill | 6 | Grant Buckley | Peter D Green | 55kg | |
| 10 | Giovanna Star | 11 | Zac Wadick | D R Mirfin | 55kg | ||
| 11 | Big Shot Legend | 4 | Jordan Quince | Kieren Hazelton | 53kg | ||
| 12 | Bold Tyrant | 10 | Leeshelle Small | Michael Plummer | 53.5kg | ||
| 13 | Zephyr Wings | 13 | Clayton Gallagher | T J Fahey | 55kg |
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