★ Top pick5th
1Conjoin
First up from spell with solid record (2:0-1-0). Fast tempo suits strong finisher. Recent 2nds behind stronger fields highlight upside in weak maiden.
South Australia · Sunday 12 April 2026
Port Augusta tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Port Augusta. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/729%
Any tip won7/7100%
Top pick placed3/743%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Hawker Earth Movers Mdn Plate
13:25 local1100mMaiden;$19,500
Winner4. Love So SweetSP $2.50
2nd pickWon
4Love So Sweet
Love So Sweet maps ideally from barrier 2 as likely leader in fast tempo sprint suiting Port Augusta's on-pace bias (leaders 33% win). Consistent good track performer (15:0-5-0) dropping class with recent placings at distance. Fitness edge (2 days back) over first-uppers.
3rd pick2nd
5Social Dancer
Social Dancer brings most experience (24:0-4-6) with Port Augusta record (2:0-1-0) and barrier 4 suiting bias. Fast tempo may suit if midfield, though maiden persistence tempers win hopes.
Value pick3rd
2Gingermac
Track experience (2:0-0-0) despite poor prior runs; fitness edge over first-uppers.
- 1st4Love So SweetSairyn Fawke$2.50
- 2nd5Social DancerAlyssa Webb$4.60
- 3rd2GingermacS H Sit$5.50
- 4th6Foxy GisellaAndrew Stead$31.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Love So Sweet | 2 | Sairyn Fawke | Trent & Laura Allen | 56kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Social Dancer | 4 | Alyssa Webb | Christopher Harrison | 53kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Gingermac | 3 | S H Sit | D J McMahon | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Foxy Gisella | 1 | Andrew Stead | Travis Doudle | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Conjoin | 6 | Tala Hutchinson | Larry McMahon | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 3 | Liberty London | 5 | Caitlyn Munro | Wayne Brown | 54.5kg | $6.00 |
Adams Towing & Transport Mdn Plate
14:00 local1396mMaiden;$19,500
Winner9. Spicy AmbitionSP $7.50
★ Top pick4th
11Love To Lie
3yo filly lightly raced, drops to light 53kg with S H Sit (8% track win rate). Barrier 9 manageable at spacious Port Augusta.
2nd pick3rd
7Qatar
I Am Invincible progeny suit stamina test at Port Augusta. Chadwick strong with trainer. Solid place chance in moderate maiden tempo.
3rd pick6th
5Nouveau Marche
3rd at T&D). Recent 4th/6th/4th at similar level shows fitness. Value place in leader-favouring setup despite age.
Value pickWon
9Spicy Ambition
Blinkers FT typical prep signal. Per proxy eval: trainer/jockey combo viable, wide draw offset by Port Augusta fairness to backmarkers.
- 1st9Spicy AmbitionCaitlyn Munro$7.50
- 2nd6Johnny The JetAlyssa Webb$18.00
- 3rd7QatarMatthew Chadwick$2.10
- 4th11Love To LieS H Sit$4.80
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Spicy Ambition | 11 | Caitlyn Munro | Darren & Aimee Magro | 54.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Johnny The Jet | 6 | Alyssa Webb | Larry McMahon | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Qatar | 10 | Matthew Chadwick | Chris Bieg | 55.5kg | $2.10 |
| 4th | 11 | Love To Lie | 9 | S H Sit | Travis Doudle | 53kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 10 | Toast For Becky | 4 | Wesley Cave | Ms S Ratsch | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Nouveau Marche | 1 | Jemma Gutte | Jason Allen | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 2 | It's A Solid Deel | 2 | Murray Henderson | Brian Lear | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Genre | 8 | Tala Hutchinson | Larry McMahon | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Merchant Of Greece | 3 | Andrew Stead | Danny Penna | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Barbie's Pearl | 7 | Sairyn Fawke | Trent & Laura Allen | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Macspark | 5 | Shuichi Terachi | Jason Allen | 58kg | $31.00 |
Pastoral Hotel Motel (Bm62)
14:35 local1396mBenchmark 62;$19,500
Winner6. Holder MaidSP $2.50
★ Top pick6th
4Toorak Blaze
2nd pickWon
6Holder Maid
Barrier 4 suits midfield role in fast tempo; distance suits (12:2-1-1). Class rise concern but recent form trumps; good Good track record (17:2-2-1).
3rd pick3rd
5Gusmao
Low win rate caps top rank but barrier/form combo strong for place.
Value pick2nd
7Sea Roads
Second up from spell suits; light 54kg helps in fast tempo.
- 1st6Holder MaidTala Hutchinson$2.50
- 2nd7Sea RoadsAlyssa Webb$9.00
- 3rd5GusmaoSairyn Fawke$8.50
- 4th3Bangerang RedbackJemma Gutte$13.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Holder Maid | 4 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 55.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Sea Roads | 5 | Alyssa Webb | Christopher Harrison | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Gusmao | 1 | Sairyn Fawke | Kylie McKerlie | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Bangerang Redback | 6 | Jemma Gutte | Waylon Hornhardt | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Lava Lad | 7 | Sophie Potter | Kristy Oyarzun | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 4 | Toorak Blaze | 3 | S H Sit | Brent Hull | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 8 | Aspenado | 2 | Shuichi Terachi | Mark Moosha | 54kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Olive Baguette | 1 | Garret Lynch | 60.5kg |
Call Spud & Brenden For Insurance (Bm56)
15:05 local1600mBenchmark 56;$19,500
Winner7. I'm KennySP $4.00
★ Top pickWon
7I'm Kenny
I'm Kenny dominates form assessment with unmatched Port Augusta affinity (10 wins from 25 starts, 5 from 11 at 1600m). Recent Balaklava 3rd behind strong field confirms fitness; Broken Hill flop excused as superior opposition. Barrier 5 ideal for midfield role in moderate-fast tempo on spacious track favouring stamina.
2nd pick2nd
5Sir Panama
Recent Balaklava 1600m 3rd off Soft 5 confirms distance suitability on Good 3. Barrier manageable on wide turns; slight class drop enhances chances in moderate-fast tempo favouring strong closers.
3rd pick5th
2The Last Dance
Recent Open 7th forgivable against stronger field; Good 3 record reliable.
Value pick10th
6Boom Bang
Sharp class drop from recent Class 2/BM70 races where competitive; barrier 4 perfect for moderate-fast tempo.
- 1st7I'm KennyCaitlyn Munro$4.00
- 2nd5Sir PanamaSairyn Fawke$4.20
- 3rd3ExplicableTala Hutchinson$6.50
- 4th4Me Name's HarryAlyssa Webb$19.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | I'm Kenny | 5 | Caitlyn Munro | Darren & Aimee Magro | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Sir Panama | 9 | Sairyn Fawke | Christopher Harrison | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 3 | Explicable | 3 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Me Name's Harry | 10 | Alyssa Webb | B J Davis | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 2 | The Last Dance | 6 | Jemma Gutte | Garret Lynch | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 9 | Lion's Instinct | 2 | Shuichi Terachi | Kristy Oyarzun | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Riverside Rock | 7 | Trent & Laura Allen | 54kg | $31.00 | |
| 8th | 1 | Quick Qudos | 1 | Sophie Potter | B J Davis | 61.5kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 8 | Toretto | 8 | Wesley Cave | Trent & Laura Allen | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Boom Bang | 4 | S H Sit | Garret Lynch | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
Cinema Augusta (Bm56)
15:43 local1200mBenchmark 56;$19,500
Winner7. Lady MemphisSP $4.20
★ Top pick2nd
1Uncle Barry
Good track record (10:2-3-3) aligns perfectly.
2nd pickWon
7Lady Memphis
Consistent last 5 starts (13347) in regular racing, dropping slightly in class. Very fast tempo suits her finishing burst on spacious Port Augusta track despite wide draw.
3rd pick6th
4Hot Off
Barrier 4 suits inside bias, midfield map ideal for very fast tempo. Solid distance record (7:1-3-0) and Good track form (19:4-2-3) make reliable place claim in country BM56.
Value pick9th
6Eastside Diamond
- 1st7Lady MemphisTala Hutchinson$4.20
- 2nd1Uncle BarrySophie Potter$2.35
- 3rd8Belle InfernoCaitlyn Munro$5.00
- 4th9CastlecomerS H Sit$19.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Lady Memphis | 10 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Uncle Barry | 2 | Sophie Potter | Travis Doudle | 59.5kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 8 | Belle Inferno | 5 | Caitlyn Munro | B J Davis | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Castlecomer | 1 | S H Sit | D B Bonetti | 52kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Elegant Man | 8 | Sairyn Fawke | T R Montgomerie | 58.5kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Hot Off | 4 | Wesley Cave | Ms S Ratsch | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Sumadartson | 3 | Shuichi Terachi | Mark Moosha | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Lady Tucan | 6 | Jemma Gutte | Danny Penna | 50kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Eastside Diamond | 9 | Matthew Chadwick | Mark Moosha | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Retrospection | 7 | Alyssa Webb | Trent & Laura Allen | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
Flinders Ranges Country Music Muster Hcp (52)
16:18 local1100mRestricted 52;$19,500
Winner7. SamanthSP $2.90
★ Top pick5th
1Wandering Eye
Top form pick with outstanding Port Augusta stats (14:3-3-1) and T/D record (7:1-1-0). Recent 2nd at Broken Hill (1100m) behind strong tempo, 1st at Quorn Rest.52 two back. Local knowledge key at spacious country track with very fast tempo suiting fitness. Barrier 8 manageable due to wide turns.
2nd pickWon
7Samanth
Places in 25% career starts, light weight 52.5kg ideal for very fast tempo. Good track performer (21:2-4-3), barrier 5 neutral. Strong each-way chance despite no T/D success, fitness suits Sunday country sprint.
3rd pick7th
8Hateschoolconcerts
Strong map play with barrier 2 in leaders-favoured sprint (33% win rate). Very fast tempo and inside bias at Port Augusta suit forward runner.
Value pick8th
4Strasbeau
Value roughy with barrier 1 and Port Augusta record (4:1-2-1), T/D place. Recent 3rd at Penong dropping class, maps leader in fast tempo. Wide turns forgive weight, trainer Allen books Cave (prior combo).
- 1st7SamanthJemma Gutte$2.90
- 2nd3The Last StandShuichi Terachi$14.00
- 3rd10Agressive BeeS H Sit$10.00
- 4th2Hamilton BrownTala Hutchinson$4.60
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Samanth | 5 | Jemma Gutte | T R Montgomerie | 52.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | The Last Stand | 4 | Shuichi Terachi | Jason Allen | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Agressive Bee | 9 | S H Sit | D B Bonetti | 52kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Hamilton Brown | 7 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 1 | Wandering Eye | 8 | Alyssa Webb | Christopher Harrison | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 6 | The Streaker | 3 | Sairyn Fawke | Waylon Hornhardt | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Hateschoolconcerts | 2 | Caitlyn Munro | B J Davis | 54.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Strasbeau | 1 | Wesley Cave | Jason Allen | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 5 | River Clyde | 6 | Andrew Stead | Brett Campbell | 58kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Avanzo | 5 | Matthew Chadwick | Sarah Rutten | 54kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Inner Sanctum | 9 | Danny Penna | 54kg |
John & Trevor Hall Memorial Hcp (54)
16:48 local1498mRestricted 54;$19,500
Winner2. Star CasinoSP $4.40
★ Top pickWon
2Star Casino
Star Casino stands out with proven Port Augusta success (3:2-0-0) including T&D win. Likely leader in moderate-fast tempo suits spacious track favouring on-pace. Best form profile in field.
2nd pick4th
4Mr Trafficanti
Barrier 3 ideal for midfield in moderate-fast tempo on spacious Port Augusta turns. Light weight, proven stamina at 1600m+ and Alyssa Webb's hot form (25% recent wins) make strong each-way case.
3rd pickScratched
6My Crackling
Consistent recent placings (2nd Streaky Bay) and midfield map exploit on-pace bias without leading pressure.
Value pick2nd
11Star Decorum
Star Decorum offers value with strong Port Augusta record (7:1-2-2) including T&D placings. Lightest weight 52.5kg ideal in 10kg spread, recent consistency (4th Broken Hill) suits Sunday country racing. Backmarker map risk mitigated by track affinity and spacious turns allowing make-up ground.
- 1st2Star CasinoS H Sit$4.40
- 2nd11Star DecorumCaitlyn Munro$6.50
- 3rd7Peerless LadMatthew Chadwick$12.00
- 4th4Mr TrafficantiAlyssa Webb$4.80
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Star Casino | 9 | S H Sit | Travis Doudle | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 11 | Star Decorum | 10 | Caitlyn Munro | Darren & Aimee Magro | 52.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Peerless Lad | 7 | Matthew Chadwick | D E Oxlade | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Mr Trafficanti | 3 | Alyssa Webb | Garret Lynch | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 9 | Fox Dunnett | 2 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 54.5kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 5 | Notmeanttobe | 6 | Sairyn Fawke | Waylon Hornhardt | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Lysander | 1 | Wesley Cave | Garret Lynch | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 10 | Funny Legs | 11 | Andrew Stead | R J King | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Royalz | 8 | Jemma Gutte | T R Montgomerie | 50kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Flying Step | 4 | Shuichi Terachi | M A White | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Arlo's Dream | 5 | Murray Henderson | Jason Allen | 60kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 6 | My Crackling | 8 | B J Jones | 57kg |
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