★ Top pickNo result
8Star Of Ravenna
The inside barrier is crucial at tight Stawell, and her consistent efforts suggest she's ready to break through.
Victoria · Sunday 5 April 2026
Stawell tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Stawell. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won3/838%
Any tip won4/850%
Top pick placed6/875%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Discover Northern Grampians Mdn Plate
12:50 local1600mMaiden$42,500
Winner2. DaratingSP $6.50
2nd pickScratched
7Share The Pennies
Share The Pennies brings strong recent form with a narrow third at Ballarat and proven ability at 1600m. However, the wide barrier presents a significant challenge at Stawell's tight circuit.
Value pick2nd
5Durham
- 1st2DaratingBrad Rawiller$6.50
- 2nd5DurhamWill Gordon
- 3rd4SitarTayla Cameron
- 4th1Dali's PicassoEoin Walsh
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Darating | 2 | Brad Rawiller | V L Malady | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Durham | 8 | Will Gordon | P A Preusker | 59kg | |
| 3rd | 4 | Sitar | 6 | Tayla Cameron | Rachel Samsonenko | 55.5kg | |
| 4th | 1 | Dali's Picasso | 12 | Eoin Walsh | James & Lisa Dodgson | 59.5kg | |
| 3 | Faerywood | 5 | Declan Bates | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Heidi High | 10 | Shane Jackson | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Share The Pennies | 11 | John Allen | W Morrissey | 57.5kg | |
| 8 | Star Of Ravenna | 3 | Cian Macredmond | Deanne Taylor | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Hellish Lee | 8 | Andrew Bobbin | 57kg | ||
| 10 | Janey Bopper | 7 | Sarah Field | Andrew Bobbin | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Sonic Belle | 10 | Dean Yendall | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | |
| 12 | Touch In The Night | 13 | Jack Hill | Symon Wilde | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Insubordinate | 9 | Chris Calthorpe | 57.5kg | ||
| 14 | Legends Of Finn | 1 | Andrew Bobbin | 59kg | |||
| Scr | 15 | Burn For You | 11 | Rhys Mc Leod | Matthew Cumani | 59kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Prince Ziotta | 4 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 59kg |
Busbiz Mdn Plate
13:25 local1300mMaiden$55,000
Winner13. Sistine ExpressSP $2.30
★ Top pickWon
13Sistine Express
The inside barrier 5 is crucial at tight Stawell, and the 16-day freshen-up suggests optimal fitness. Despite being a lightly-raced runner, the raw speed shown in her debut suggests significant upside in this maiden field.
2nd pickNo result
9Zercardy
Zercardy brings consistency and the significant advantage of John Allen in the saddle. The Allen booking suggests stable confidence, making him a genuine winning chance despite the maiden tag.
3rd pickNo result
10Celtic Light
The combination of Alana Kelly's track experience and the filly's weight relief provides tactical advantages. While lightly raced, the debut performance suggests she can be competitive in this maiden field.
Value pick3rd
11Equivaster
Equivaster represents value based purely on the strong Linda Meech/Busuttin-Young combination that strikes at 20%. However, form suggests she's struggling to find winning form despite the professional handling.
- 1st13Sistine ExpressDean Yendall$2.30
- 2nd3KrasnoludekRyan Hurdle
- 3rd11EquivasterLinda Meech
- 4th7Path To VictoryCian Macredmond
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Sistine Express | 5 | Dean Yendall | Andrew Noblet | 56kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 3 | Krasnoludek | 2 | Ryan Hurdle | Robert Hickmott | 58kg | |
| 3rd | 11 | Equivaster | 6 | Linda Meech | T Busuttin & N Young | 56kg | |
| 4th | 7 | Path To Victory | 10 | Cian Macredmond | Andrew Bobbin | 58kg | |
| Scr | 1 | Boggy Creek Boys | 12 | Symon Wilde | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Boulia | 15 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Mapleton Hill | 11 | Ryan Hurdle | Andrew Bobbin | 58kg | |
| 5 | Montesquieu | 3 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Oyster Lane | 2 | C Maher | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Wyandra | 7 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | ||
| 9 | Zercardy | 7 | John Allen | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 58kg | ||
| 10 | Celtic Light | 8 | Alana Kelly | Mitchell Freedman | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Safina | 9 | Neil Farley | Henry Dwyer | 56kg | |
| 14 | Fairfolly | 1 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 56kg | ||
| 15 | Foxiet | 4 | Ms H Burns | 56kg | |||
| Scr | 16 | Iron Stupa | 3 | P Kearney | 58kg |
Hewitt & Whitty CRT Mdn Plate
14:00 local1300mMaiden$42,500
Winner2. Join The QueSP $1.35
★ Top pickWon
2Join The Que
Hayes stable excels with second-up runners, and the 4-year-old gelding by Pierro should appreciate the step up to 1300m. Despite wide draw concerns at tight Stawell, class and improvement curve make him the logical choice.
2nd pickNo result
5Table Twentyeight
The inside barrier is crucial at Stawell's tight layout, and this consistent performer has been knocking on the door with recent fourth placings. While winless, the combination of barrier, form, and track suitability makes this a strong each-way chance.
3rd pickNo result
6Tobeyeus
Another second-up runner with scope for improvement after a solid third at Terang last start. The inside barrier (2) is a significant advantage at this tight track, and Jack Hill's excellent 45% strike rate at Stawell adds confidence. While form is limited, the positional advantage and improvement potential make this a viable each-way option.
Value pick2nd
10Nightynight
The 2kg weight advantage and Alana Kelly's track success provide additional appeal.
- 1st2Join The QueDean Yendall$1.35
- 2nd10NightynightAlana Kelly
- 3rd3Lucky CrimsonWill Gordon
- 4th9Message BankJohn Allen
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Join The Que | 8 | Dean Yendall | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $1.35 |
| 2nd | 10 | Nightynight | 3 | Alana Kelly | K G McCartin | 57.5kg | |
| 3rd | 3 | Lucky Crimson | 7 | Will Gordon | Dane Smith | 59.5kg | |
| 4th | 9 | Message Bank | 4 | John Allen | Mathew Smerdon | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 1 | Back Of The Boat | 6 | Neil Farley | Jessica Pateman | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Sundance Cowboy | 3 | Ms M Cunningham | 59.5kg | ||
| 5 | Table Twentyeight | 1 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 59.5kg | ||
| 6 | Tobeyeus | 2 | Jack Hill | Jamie Edwards | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Coniston Spice | 9 | T & C McEvoy | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Contemplate Kate | 3 | Andrew Payne | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Petite Fleur | 5 | Declan Bates | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg |
Ritchies IGA + Liquor (Bm62)
14:35 local1300mBenchmark 62$35,000
Winner3. DanzsinSP $3.10
★ Top pick2nd
6Buzitup
The gelding shows strong soft track form and maps to get the perfect run from barrier 6.
2nd pick4th
8Jackie's Maid
Jackie's Maid brings proven form at this level with a recent win and consistent placings. The mare has shown she can handle BM62 company and maps reasonably from barrier 7. While the jockey booking is a concern, the horse's class and recent form make her a strong threat.
3rd pickNo result
7Seattle Hope
Seattle Hope won impressively last start and brings solid credentials to this level. The mare's excellent record on good tracks and proven ability at 1300m are strong positives.
Value pick3rd
10Triomphe
- 1st3DanzsinLinda Meech$3.10
- 2nd6BuzitupNeil Farley
- 3rd10Triomphe
- 4th8Jackie's MaidAlana Kelly
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Danzsin | 9 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 6 | Buzitup | 6 | Neil Farley | S J Campbell | 58.5kg | |
| 3rd | 10 | Triomphe | 5 | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 56.5kg | ||
| 4th | 8 | Jackie's Maid | 7 | Alana Kelly | Mitchell Freedman | 58kg | |
| 1 | Darts Daly | 2 | Declan Bates | Symon Wilde | 60.5kg | ||
| 2 | Geegees Hisword | 10 | Tayla Cameron | Aaron Peterson | 56kg | ||
| 4 | Our Beau | 4 | Rhys Mc Leod | Nick Ryan | 59kg | ||
| 5 | Vaderlee | 3 | Liam Riordan | Simon Zahra | 59kg | ||
| 7 | Seattle Hope | 8 | Dean Yendall | Mitchell Freedman | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Trantoro | 10 | S P Gower | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Ville De Lumiere | 10 | T & C McEvoy | 56.5kg | ||
| 12 | Battlecruiser | 1 | Chelsea Thompson | Dane Smith | 50kg |
Russ Studio Jewellers (Bm66)
15:10 local1100mBenchmark 66$40,000
Winner3. WingsandpropellersSP $5.00
★ Top pick4th
2Yukaina
Unbeaten gelding with perfect 2-from-2 record stepping up significantly in class but brings strong credentials. Excellent first-up record and inside barrier provide key advantages at tight Stawell track.
2nd pick3rd
6My Zephyr
Inside barrier and distance suitability provide strong positional advantages. Represents excellent value despite inconsistent overall record.
3rd pickWon
3Wingsandpropellers
Proven at the distance with high place rate suggests reliable chance.
Value pickNo result
11The Mount
Inside barrier and light weight offer tactical advantages. Represents speculative value for those seeking upset potential at country level.
- 1st3WingsandpropellersBrad Rawiller$5.00
- 2nd4Just BoltsLinda Meech
- 3rd6My ZephyrNeil Farley
- 4th2YukainaDean Yendall
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Wingsandpropellers | 4 | Brad Rawiller | Jess Gleeson | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Just Bolts | 6 | Linda Meech | Jamie Edwards | 59.5kg | |
| 3rd | 6 | My Zephyr | 3 | Neil Farley | Mick Shepherdson | 59kg | |
| 4th | 2 | Yukaina | 1 | Dean Yendall | Mitchell Freedman | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 1 | El Pibe De Oro | 9 | Nick Ryan | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Miss Mahjong | 6 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Southern Crescent | 3 | Aaron Purcell | 59kg | ||
| 8 | Hay Joe | 5 | Declan Bates | P W McKenna | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Odessa | 10 | T & C McEvoy | 57kg | ||
| 10 | Ellyette | 7 | Sarah Field | Paul McKenna | 52.5kg | ||
| 11 | The Mount | 2 | Liam Riordan | Andrew Bobbin | 54kg |
Manhari (Bm62)
15:50 local2700mBenchmark 62$35,000
Winner9. Whisky MoonSP $3.50
★ Top pickWon
9Whisky Moon
Whisky Moon presents the strongest winning chance based on form analysis.
2nd pickNo result
6Luigi The Brave
While the class rise is significant, his progressive profile and quality connections make him a genuine threat.
3rd pickNo result
14Phoenician
The Brad Rawiller partnership has been consistent if not winning, and the inside barrier helps.
Value pickNo result
10Cliste
- 1st9Whisky MoonDean Yendall$3.50
- 2nd7The ClaimantLinda Meech
- 3rd3HaiiroDeclan Bates
- 4th12TrioraEoin Walsh
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Whisky Moon | 12 | Dean Yendall | Alexander Rae | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | The Claimant | 1 | Linda Meech | Aaron Purcell | 58.5kg | |
| 3rd | 3 | Haiiro | 4 | Declan Bates | Shane Jackson | 60.5kg | |
| 4th | 12 | Triora | 5 | Eoin Walsh | C Maher | 56kg | |
| 1 | Instigator | 2 | Rhys Mc Leod | Aaron Purcell | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Field Of Lights | 2 | Symon Wilde | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Bazini | 11 | Symon Wilde | 60kg | ||
| 5 | Sunday Buzz | 3 | Neil Farley | Symon Wilde | 59kg | ||
| 6 | Luigi The Brave | 8 | John Allen | Julius Sandhu | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Initial Moment | 9 | Jack Hill | Shane Jackson | 58kg | |
| 10 | Cliste | 9 | Cian Macredmond | Andrew Bobbin | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Raise The Note | 1 | Liam Riordan | Shane Jackson | 56.5kg | |
| 13 | Count Zero | 7 | Alana Kelly | Symon Wilde | 57.5kg | ||
| 14 | Phoenician | 6 | Brad Rawiller | E W Ewert | 57kg | ||
| 15 | Gotcha Moment | 10 | Will Gordon | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Stay In Your Lane | 11 | Tayla Childs | Racheal Monaghan | 54kg |
Thomas Foods Stawell Gold Cup
16:30 local2000mOpen$80,000
Winner1. WymarkSP $4.60
★ Top pick2nd
8Unseen Ruler
His consistent form pattern and proven distance ability make him the standout despite the class rise and wide draw.
2nd pickNo result
2Chase Your Dreams
The John Allen booking and Hayes stable combination adds confidence, though the distance step-up and recent Group 2 failure are concerns.
3rd pickNo result
7Khor
Khor brings recent winning form over the distance and a strong trainer/jockey combination.
Value pickNo result
13Khant Bee
The jockey's strong Stawell record and improving form provide hope, though the class rise is substantial for this lightly-raced gelding.
- 1st1WymarkWill Gordon$4.60
- 2nd8Unseen RulerDean Yendall
- 3rd11Morryl Moral
- 4th3Regal LionDeclan Bates
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Wymark | 9 | Will Gordon | Gavin Bedggood | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | Unseen Ruler | 8 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 54kg | |
| 3rd | 11 | Morryl Moral | 3 | C Maher | 54kg | ||
| 4th | 3 | Regal Lion | 12 | Declan Bates | Gavin Bedggood | 56kg | |
| 2 | Chase Your Dreams | 4 | John Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | ||
| 4 | Darknconfidential | 2 | Alana Kelly | S P Gower | 55kg | ||
| 5 | Galilaeus | 1 | Christine Puls | P A Preusker | 54kg | ||
| 6 | Pittsburgh Pirate | 10 | Neil Farley | Henry Dwyer | 54kg | ||
| 7 | Khor | 6 | Linda Meech | Symon Wilde | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Royal Mile | 4 | J R Searle | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | All So Clear | 11 | Eoin Walsh | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 54kg | |
| 12 | Johnnie Pinch | 5 | Cian Macredmond | P A Preusker | 54kg | ||
| 13 | Khant Bee | 7 | Liam Riordan | Andrew Bobbin | 54kg |
Bet365 Bet Boost (Bm62)
17:10 local1600mBenchmark 62$35,000
Winner1. Super SnitchSP $11.00
★ Top pick3rd
5No Greater Vue
The inside barrier suits Stawell's tight configuration where early positioning is crucial.
2nd pick4th
12Vincentina
Vincentina offers strong each-way value with John Allen's booking the key positive. Her recent Geelong third shows she's in form, and the inside barrier is crucial at Stawell.
3rd pickNo result
3Second Fix
Second Fix brings the form of a last-start winner and has proven himself at this distance. The class rise from his BM56 win is manageable given his previous higher-class exposure.
Value pickScratched
6Winter Nights
Winter Nights represents excellent value as an unbeaten horse from the powerful Hayes stable. While the class rise is significant, his maiden win was authoritative and the stable's country record is strong.
- 1st1Super SnitchBrad Rawiller$11.00
- 2nd10It's All CalmDean Yendall
- 3rd5No Greater VueRhys Mc Leod
- 4th12VincentinaJohn Allen
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Super Snitch | 9 | Brad Rawiller | P W McKenna | 61kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | It's All Calm | 1 | Dean Yendall | Julius Sandhu | 58kg | |
| 3rd | 5 | No Greater Vue | 4 | Rhys Mc Leod | Taige Weir | 59.5kg | |
| 4th | 12 | Vincentina | 2 | John Allen | C Maher | 57kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Life Sentence | 11 | Declan Bates | Matthew Cumani | 60kg | |
| 3 | Second Fix | 3 | Cian Macredmond | P A Preusker | 60kg | ||
| 4 | Cecchetti | 8 | Eoin Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Winter Nights | 5 | Will Gordon | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | |
| 7 | Early Warning | 10 | Ryan Hurdle | P A Preusker | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Miss Trustful | 6 | Zac Moore | C Maher | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Sethacchio | 10 | Jack Hill | T R White | 58.5kg | |
| 11 | All In Vain | 7 | Neil Farley | Shay Keating | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Sugar And Sweet | 5 | Liam Riordan | Rachel Samsonenko | 57kg |
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