Cavanough stable in form, Bell rides well for them (36%). Fast tempo suits closing style on Taree's long straight despite draw.
New South Wales · Thursday 9 April 2026
Taree tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 9 races at Taree. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Cafe Nosh Country Boosted Mdn Hcp
Consistent placer (12:0-3-1) second up today with recent 2nd on soft. Barrier 5 ideal for inside path on Soft 5 Taree where 1-6 barriers favoured. Fast tempo plays to stalking style on fair country track.
- 1st1Course Of ActionMitchell Bell$2.70
- 2nd12VarazzeLiberty Smyth$12.00
- 3rd7KitsilanoMollie Fitzgerald$21.00
- 4th3ZorkoNick Palmer$16.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Course Of Action | 9 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 59.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 12 | Varazze | 6 | Liberty Smyth | Joseph Burges | 52kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Kitsilano | 13 | Mollie Fitzgerald | M J Robinson | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Zorko | 4 | Nick Palmer | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Markwell Melody | 11 | Mikayla Weir | Joseph Burges | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Ms Hubble | 5 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 55kg | $3.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Moon Treaty | 3 | Jean Van Overmeire | Paul Isaac | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Whatsthetimemrwolf | 7 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Ellofaby | 2 | Anna Roper | Ben Blay | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Gaelic Reward | 8 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Nikody's Casper | 10 | Peter Graham | P Cheers | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Black Prospect | 1 | Poppie Gorton | P J Evans | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Erniegy | 12 | Lou Mary | 59kg |
12 May Gloucester Cup Hcp (C2)
First up stats fair, track's long straight suits finishing burst despite wide draw.
Fresh after long spell but recent pre-spell form solid (2nd BM64), soft record 4:1-0-1. Blinkers could sharpen speed in fast tempo.
Barrier 2 and light 57kg ideal for soft sprint. Soft record includes win, first up placing history. Maps midfield in fast tempo, long straight aids finish.
Fresh Taree 1000m maiden winner on soft (only win from 6 starts). Barrier 6 fits inside bias, soft specialist 5:1-0-0. Exotic roughy with place upside in volatile country sprint.
- 1st5Cutting EdgeJenny Duggan$14.00
- 2nd3ZedariShannen Llewellyn$3.40
- 3rd6Send A TelegramPeter Graham$12.00
- 4th7Sheila's Fanta SeaMikayla Weir$5.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Cutting Edge | 9 | Jenny Duggan | Ms J Lynch | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Zedari | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | Jake Hull | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Send A Telegram | 3 | Peter Graham | J A Sprague | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Sheila's Fanta Sea | 7 | Mikayla Weir | Joseph Burges | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Mr Trackside | 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | P M Perry | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 1 | Grassburn | 8 | Ben Looker | M J Robinson | 60kg | $3.60 |
| 7th | 10 | Pride Of Lanka | 5 | Jeff Kehoe | J Kehoe | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Magnolia Jewel | 2 | Andrew Gibbons | T J Bartley | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Radio Ga Ga | 6 | Kacie Adams | I C Marks | 55kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Look At Mego | 9 | R Simonetta | 55kg |
Sky International Mdn Plate
Christian Reith in career-best form. Barrier 10 manageable at spacious Taree. Fast tempo suits strong finisher.
Recent 2nd on heavy Coffs Harbour from good gate mirrors setup. Likely forward from speed map, suits fast tempo and on-pace bias at Taree Soft 5. Solid place form 20% supports reliable threat in low-grade maiden.
Kacie Adams in excellent form (25% wins). Soft record includes close 2nd, suits Taree Soft 5. Forward enough map in fast tempo offers upset potential in volatile country maiden.
- 1st15Rubick DancerMatthew Bennett$31.00
- 2nd7AirburstBen Looker$6.50
- 3rd3Longchamp LadChristian Reith$1.95
- 4th13Lilii BoreaAnna Roper$26.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Rubick Dancer | 7 | Matthew Bennett | J Louizos | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Airburst | 6 | Ben Looker | Paul Snowden | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Longchamp Lad | 10 | Christian Reith | D I Atkins | 59kg | $1.95 |
| 4th | 13 | Lilii Borea | 13 | Anna Roper | Nacim Dilmi | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Foxy Prague | 3 | Peter Graham | J A Sprague | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Gallant Rush | 8 | Raymond Spokes | P Cheers | 59kg | $201.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Time To Commit | 2 | Grant Buckley | Glen Milligan | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Liberty Calls | 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | Ms K Waugh | 56.5kg | $3.40 |
| 9th | 9 | Bobbin Back | 5 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Grace And Style | 11 | Lee Magorrian | M S Minervini | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Field Of Hearts | 9 | Rory Hutchings | Jake Hull | 59kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Rebellious Dream | 16 | Olivia Dalton | Nick Mitchell | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Mane Character | 15 | Nacim Dilmi | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Barrow Power | 14 | K A Lees | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Czech Her Out | 12 | Mitchell Bell | T J Bartley | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Black Prospect | 1 | P J Evans | 59kg |
Inglis Xtra Bonus Series Mdn Hcp
Soft record 2:0-2-0 perfect for conditions. Second up stats solid, Cavanough/Bell combo strikes at 36%. Barrier OK in Taree's fair layout.
Value threat with ideal map: barrier 5 exploits weak inside bias on Soft 5 Taree. Second up, blinkers first time may improve. All soft form suits conditions, on-pace bias helps. Overlay vs form peers.
Barrier 3 debutant maps ideally as likely leader in fast tempo/on-pace bias race. Minervini stable form strong for maidens, Magorrian local knowledge. Absence of data not penalised per rules; inside draw + bias outweighs unknowns on Soft 5. Solid place chance.
Wide draw hurts but long straight helps backmarkers. Soft suits, fitness query but stable form supports. Big overlay for exotics.
- 1st3JasiraMitchell Bell$1.28
- 2nd8Busy BeeLee Magorrian$11.00
- 3rd4Rockbarton MarshalShannen Llewellyn$13.00
- 4th5Bonjour BillEmily Farr$14.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Jasira | 11 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 58.5kg | $1.28 |
| 2nd | 8 | Busy Bee | 3 | Lee Magorrian | M S Minervini | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Rockbarton Marshal | 10 | Shannen Llewellyn | D I Atkins | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Bonjour Bill | 12 | Emily Farr | Glen Milligan | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Ruairi | 8 | Jean Van Overmeire | Paul Isaac | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Cedar Dreams | 7 | Grady Spokes | R T Dawson | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Dijon Autre | 5 | Anna Roper | Jake Hull | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Profits Dream | 6 | Jon Grisedale | S E Brown | 55kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Tigletta | 9 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Bjorn Baker | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Redzero | 1 | Ben Looker | Jake Hull | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Pivotal Miss | 2 | Grant Buckley | Kelly Barber | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Charmed Star | 4 | Tom Higgins | 55kg |
Inglis Xtra Bonus Series Mdn Hcp
Barrier 5 ideal for inside bias on Soft 5 Taree sprint, midfield settling suits fast tempo. Clear top pick despite joint favouritism.
Experience edges maiden rivals; value in place potential despite no wins.
Proven soft (1:0-0-1), inside draw suits bias/fast tempo. First up but prior stats okay (1:0-0-1); gear change positive.
Wide draw risk on Soft 5 but backmarker upside in long Taree straight/fast tempo; unproven soft minor con but form trumps.
- 1st6AnywaysAnna Roper$1.85
- 2nd12Sweet MarleneLeanne Boyd$19.00
- 3rd9Cherry JubileeKacie Adams$9.00
- 4th5BridegoBen Looker$14.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Anyways | 5 | Anna Roper | Jason Warren | 57kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 12 | Sweet Marlene | 1 | Leanne Boyd | Cassandra Schmidt | 53kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Cherry Jubilee | 12 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Bridego | 11 | Ben Looker | Joel Wilkes | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Miss Bugatti | 7 | Nicholas Hyde | Glen Milligan | 52.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Clear Blue Day | 10 | Grant Buckley | Richard & Will Freedman | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Rockbarton Bolt | 6 | Shannen Llewellyn | D I Atkins | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Ordinary Angel | 2 | Mikayla Weir | T S Howlett | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 10 | Dam Impact | 4 | Matthew Bennett | Glen Milligan | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Precision Time | 3 | Madeline Owen | A P Ball | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Rockin' Red | 9 | Rory Hutchings | Jake Hull | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Stellaa Lass | 8 | Andrew Gibbons | Ms K Waugh | 57kg |
TAB Venue Mode (Bm66)
Recent win at BM58 Scone and strong placings show class suitability for BM66. Barrier 6 suits inside bias, fast tempo favours midfield finishers like this galloper at spacious Taree.
Light weight, consistent placings (place rate 32%) and soft experience suit Soft 5.
Young 3yo filly steps up but barrier 4, light weight and inside bias perfect for Soft 5. Recent fade forgivable in stronger race; improving filly suits fast tempo at Taree.
- 1st5Love RatLiberty Smyth$12.00
- 2nd9Wilderness Star$16.00
- 3rd7Royal TeensBen Looker$9.50
- 4th8ParfumierKacie Adams$14.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Love Rat | 11 | Liberty Smyth | Ms C Rode | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Wilderness Star | 9 | Ms A Lee | 55kg | $16.00 | |
| 3rd | 7 | Royal Teens | 1 | Ben Looker | Terry Evans | 55.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Parfumier | 4 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Island Legend | 3 | Olivia Dalton | Nikki Hodgson | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Vierville | 6 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 7th | 4 | Savvyrocker | 10 | Hollie Hull | R N Godbolt | 55.5kg | $3.80 |
| 8th | 1 | Xtra Approval | 5 | Nicholas Hyde | A P Ball | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Toy Story | 8 | Emily Farr | A P Ball | 53kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Smart Jazz | 7 | Jenny Duggan | J A Sylvester | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 11th | 10 | Look At Mego | 2 | Grant Buckley | R Simonetta | 55kg | $91.00 |
Vale Trent Potts (Bm66)
Loves soft (14:3-3-0), barrier 5 exploits inside bias at Taree Soft 5, significant class drop, fast tempo suits midfield map.
Fast tempo at Taree Soft 5 suits strong finisher from midfield despite lower soft stats.
- 1st11ToomuchinformationAnna Roper$11.00
- 2nd2What A RushOlivia Dalton$9.00
- 3rd4He's GodspeedTeighan Worsnop$7.50
- 4th3Rockbarton AngelShannen Llewellyn$3.10
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Toomuchinformation | 9 | Anna Roper | Lyndall Olson | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | What A Rush | 12 | Olivia Dalton | R N Godbolt | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | He's Godspeed | 7 | Teighan Worsnop | B M Lazzarini | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Rockbarton Angel | 6 | Shannen Llewellyn | D I Atkins | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 6 | Boambee Beach | 1 | Grady Spokes | B D Bellamy | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Discreet Lady | 4 | Grace Palmer | Tom Higgins | 52kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 10 | All Too Rosey | 10 | Matthew Bennett | A P Ball | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Little Prophet | 2 | Peter Graham | Colt Prosser | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Crowie's Shout | 5 | Liberty Smyth | M P Quinn | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Cool Az Aletta | 3 | Madeline Owen | A P Ball | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Water Lad | 11 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 58kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 7 | Ready To Rocket | 8 | Lee Magorrian | J C Deamer | 57kg |
Mark Hubbard Mate Of The Month (Bm58)
Amalfi Amore tops form assessment with strong Taree record (8 starts, 1 win) and T/D success (4:1-0-1). Recent BM58 win at similar trip shows fitness; likely leader in moderate-fast tempo suits spacious Taree straight. Soft record (18:0-3-2) adequate for Soft 5.
Recent Taree Soft 3rd and Scone 2nd show form; dropping class aids. Track bias favours closers (backmarkers 20% win rate); long straight helps wide draw. Soft experience solid.
Leader from barrier 4 suits moderate-fast tempo; Taree long straight tests stamina. Soft form (4:1-0-0) fine.
Closer suits track bias (backmarkers 20% wins).
- 1st5Damascus GateLiberty Smyth$4.60
- 2nd9Prince Is GameAnna Roper$7.50
- 3rd3Deep DriveTeighan Worsnop$9.50
- 4th13Raised By WolvesRaymond Spokes$7.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Damascus Gate | 16 | Liberty Smyth | Carlos Antonio | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 9 | Prince Is Game | 3 | Anna Roper | M J Robinson | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Deep Drive | 4 | Teighan Worsnop | Terry Evans | 60.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 13 | Raised By Wolves | 12 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Flycatcher | 10 | Jenny Duggan | Ms J Lynch | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Class Revolution | 9 | Stephen Cummins | G Prosser | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Purple Kitty | 13 | Peter Graham | P Cheers | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Nugget Smart | 6 | Jean Van Overmeire | Ben Blay | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Amalfi Amore | 5 | Grant Buckley | Terry Evans | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Hardash | 14 | P Cheers | 55kg | $201.00 | |
| 11th | 6 | Melaten | 1 | Nicholas Hyde | Glen Milligan | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 12th | 15 | Sibelius | 7 | D Simonetta | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Contaldo | 2 | Kacie Adams | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 61kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Chistota | 11 | Mollie Fitzgerald | C Maher | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Winters Ending | 8 | Olivia Dalton | Nick Mitchell | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Snitzenegger | 15 | J A Sylvester | 55kg |
XXXX Country Boosted (Bm58)
Likely leader in fast tempo race suits on-pace per track data. Solid recent placings including 3rd/2nd at similar level, dropping class, soft record 13:1-2-3.
Strong top-3 contender with barrier 2 exploiting Taree Soft inside bias. Excellent track record 8:1-2-0 including recent placings. Soft suited 10:1-2-0, consistent recent form 4th Port/2nd Taree Class1. Maps midfield forward in fast tempo, light weight advantage. Place value evident.
Class drop BM58, recent sharp 4th Grafton/2nd Coffs despite wide draws. Soft proven 5:1-1-0. Fast tempo + Taree long straight suits late closer but barrier 18 caps win chance. Solid place upside.
Consistent campaigner, slight class rise ok with proven form. Barrier 12 concern but Taree fair straight helps midfield map.
- 1st13WhiskersKacie Adams$18.00
- 2nd4Aye Aye SkipperLee Magorrian$5.00
- 3rd11Our WarriorShannen Llewellyn$13.00
- 4th10King SoleilMollie Fitzgerald$6.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Whiskers | 5 | Kacie Adams | P J Kelly | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Aye Aye Skipper | 1 | Lee Magorrian | J A Sprague | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Our Warrior | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | J A Sylvester | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 10 | King Soleil | 2 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Craig Ruttley | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 17 | Rivoli Star | 14 | Peter Graham | 55kg | $13.00 | |
| 6th | 6 | Battledance | 12 | Jenny Duggan | Ms J Lynch | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Time Ruler | 13 | Liberty Smyth | Carlos Antonio | 53kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Be Guided | 8 | Anna Roper | Ben Blay | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 19 | Ultimate Reign | 9 | Grace Palmer | Ms A Lee | 52kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Nikody's Diego | 17 | P Cheers | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| 11th | 2 | Mosgiel Daisy | 7 | Teighan Worsnop | M J Robinson | 60.5kg | $6.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Buffett | 3 | Leanne Boyd | P J Kelly | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 13th | 15 | Nikody's Binks | 6 | P Cheers | 55.5kg | $21.00 | |
| 14th | 5 | Sneaky Rich | 18 | Raymond Spokes | B D Bellamy | 59kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Iknowyou | 9 | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Warbreccan | 11 | T J Wicks | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Vee Eight | 16 | Robyn Freeman | Sue Laughton | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Shelley's Lookout | 16 | J A Sprague | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Sibelius | 10 | D Simonetta | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Golden Breeze | 15 | Ms M De Gonneville | 55kg |
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