Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Monday 13 April 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 6 races at Scone. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Northam/Jones combination strikes at 22%, ideal barrier 1 suits inside bias perfectly. Gear changes (visors on, winkers off) suggest stable confidence. Recent trials show improvement and class drop from previous maiden attempts provides significant advantage. First up record needs improvement but trainer preparation suggests readiness.
Northam/Small combination reliable at 17% strike rate. Dropping from Open class to maiden represents significant class relief. Early speed profile suits predicted very fast tempo, though barrier 9 creates tactical challenges. Gear changes suggest stable confidence in improvement.
Impressive trial winner last start with consistent performances. Nock's 14% strike rate at Scone provides confidence. Recent trial form shows improvement pattern with win and second placing. However, barrier 11 creates significant tactical disadvantage on position-sensitive track. Limited race data makes assessment challenging but trial form suggests ability.
Consistent performer with strong Scone record (2 placings from 3 starts). Regular racing maintains fitness advantage over first-up rivals. While winless, consistent placing suggests ability to feature.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Moke Lake | 8 | Jeff Penza | P H Bloomfield | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Twice Az Cool | 9 | Leeshelle Small | R P Northam | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Super Vitality | 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | T S Howlett | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Raguel | 2 | Mikayla Weir | T S Howlett | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Nulkaba Star | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | J A Sylvester | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Hot Chocks | 1 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 58.5kg | $1.40 |
| 7th | 6 | Smart Scud | 3 | Grant Buckley | R P Northam | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Harry's Arrived | 5 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Cassandra Stummer | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Isawher | 6 | Jenny Duggan | M A Milton | 57kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Nearest | 10 | Winona Costin | P Messara & L Gavranich | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Starverna | 11 | Braith Nock | Lou Mary | 56.5kg |
Barrier 2 perfectly suits Scone's inside bias, and the Weir/Singleton combination strikes at 18%.
However, the wide barrier and jockey's poor Scone record (2% strike rate) are concerns.
Her recent third at Taree shows current form, and she's been consistent without being far away.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Harry's Boy | 12 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 10 | Dame Dividend | 5 | Anna Roper | Matthew Smith | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | British Gem | 11 | Jean Van Overmeire | K A Lees | 56kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 12 | Luna Cruiser | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | Jay Hopkins | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Any Questions | 2 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Czech Her Out | 1 | Andrew Gibbons | T J Bartley | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Frogmore | 9 | Rory Hutchings | P M Perry | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Rock'n On Uptown | 8 | Jenny Duggan | Carlos Antonio | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Godsend | 4 | Adam Farragher | Edward Cummings | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Captainthunderbolt | 10 | S I Singleton | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Vltava | 5 | Joel Wilkes | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Fit For A Prince | 6 | Braith Nock | Edward Cummings | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Castel Critic | 3 | Winona Costin | Allan Kehoe | 55.5kg |
Three-year-old gelding second up from spell with strong connections. Reece Jones and trainer Northam combine at 22% strike rate. Excellent track condition suitability and light weight favour. Rising in class but has shown ability at this level previously.
Lightly raced three-year-old second up from spell with perfect second up record. Matthew Smith preparation and lightest weight of 55kg are major positives. Significant class rise from maiden level is concerning, but the weight advantage and trainer quality suggest capability to handle the step up.
Five-year-old mare with outstanding Scone record including a win at this exact track and distance. Recent Taree victory demonstrates current ability, though last start was disappointing. Despite jockey concerns, the track specialisation and proven class make her a strong contender.
Inside barrier and light weight provide tactical advantages.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Hammoon Sensation | 5 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 10 | Beauty Swift | 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | Matthew Smith | 55kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 6 | Rockbarton Icon | 2 | Shannen Llewellyn | D I Atkins | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Ngunnawal | 3 | Rory Hutchings | P M Perry | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Shutter | 7 | Deon Le Roux | Lou Mary | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Zelestial | 9 | Jacob Stiff | Lyle Chandler | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Twin Turbo | 6 | Braith Nock | Sara Ryan | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Mellencamp | 1 | Mikayla Weir | A M Boyle | 57kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Instead | 8 | W T Wilkes | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Damascus Gate | 1 | Carlos Antonio | 56kg |
Yacht Girl comes off an impressive Class 2 win at Armidale and has shown consistent improvement. The step up to BM58 is a concern, but her recent form suggests she can handle the rise in class.
Overzone impressed on debut with a narrow win at Muswellbrook and the trainer's decision to step up to BM58 suggests confidence. While the class rise is significant, the light weight and good barrier position provide advantages. Limited form makes assessment challenging.
Famahan broke through for his maiden win last start at this track and distance, which is a positive sign.
Chestime offers value based on her recent BM50 win and good barrier draw. While her last start was disappointing, she has shown she can compete at this level and the inside barrier should help her settle in a good position early.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Chestime | 2 | Deon Le Roux | Lou Mary | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Overzone | 5 | Kody Nestor | W T Wilkes | 59.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 3 | Yacht Girl | 8 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 60kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 11 | Time Ruler | 9 | Jenny Duggan | Carlos Antonio | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 12 | En Primeur | 1 | Braith Nock | Philip Duffy | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Rainbow Blessing | 7 | Leeshelle Small | S I Singleton | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Satin Dragon | 10 | Jeff Penza | L K Roberts | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Famahan | 12 | Clayton Gallagher | Holly Williams | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Warbreccan | 4 | Grant Buckley | T J Wicks | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Ichika | 3 | Rory Hutchings | Ms S Grills | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Corpsman | 6 | Reece Jones | J A Sylvester | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Damascus Gate | 8 | Carlos Antonio | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Hemsted | 11 | Liberty Smyth | Julia Presits | 55.5kg |
Lord Remlap presents as the standout selection despite limited experience. The Singleton/Weir combination has an 18% strike rate, and recent trial form suggests he's ready to step up.
The gear changes removing restrictions could help, though the wide barrier is a major concern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Lord Remlap | 7 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 57kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 4 | The Magic Man | 10 | Jean Van Overmeire | P M Perry | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Bonoyster | 6 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | N F Boland | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Sirleaf | 4 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Truce | 8 | Leeshelle Small | S I Singleton | 53.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Golden Vader | 1 | Liberty Smyth | Liam Ruddy | 53.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Think Pi | 2 | Winona Costin | Troy O'Neile | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Hoku | 12 | Jeff Penza | L K Roberts | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Shine Your Light | 5 | Reece Jones | Cassandra Stummer | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Demarcate | 14 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms J Clement | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Chamber Of Secrets | 13 | Anna Roper | Lyle Chandler | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Bivacco | 11 | Louise Day | C Maher | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | St Faith's | 3 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Ofcourseiam | 9 | Rory Hutchings | Allan Kehoe | 55kg |
Bullion Hunter presents as the standout selection with a perfect second-up record and strong recent form. The significant class rise is a concern, but the strong jockey/trainer combination and tactical speed suggest he can overcome this challenge.
Despite a disappointing last start, her proven speed and tactical advantage from the inside draw make her a strong winning chance in this competitive field.
My Angel Shell represents value as a first-up runner with tactical advantages from barrier 2 and gear changes. The long break and poor last start are concerns, but the combination of fresh legs, good draw, and strong jockey booking provides hope for improvement.
Bivacco offers excellent value as a lightly raced improver stepping up significantly in class.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Super Freds | 9 | Shannen Llewellyn | Jay Hopkins | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Bullion Hunter | 8 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 57.5kg | $2.05 |
| 3rd | 15 | Bivacco | 3 | Louise Day | C Maher | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Eighty Eight Stars | 6 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Flying Argyle | 10 | Jean Van Overmeire | P M Perry | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Sunday Bell | 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | N F Boland | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Danza In The Dark | 14 | Juliet Partridge | Stephen Meyer | 60.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Sapphire Kiss | 5 | Grant Buckley | Wayne Seelin | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Kantishna | 1 | Leeshelle Small | S I Singleton | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 13 | The Piccolino | 15 | Anna Roper | P M Perry | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 10 | My Angel Shell | 2 | Braith Nock | Ms J Clement | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 12th | 2 | Zakor | 11 | Deon Le Roux | Ms J Bowen | 60kg | $20.00 |
| 13th | 7 | Ranuncula | 7 | Winona Costin | Wes Boyd | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Zampano | 13 | Rory Hutchings | Melissa Dennett | 61kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Movin' Denman | 12 | R E Ollerton | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Golden Vader | 16 | Liam Ruddy | 55kg |
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