Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Thursday 16 April 2026
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Wyong. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The significant class drop from previous races should suit, and his 2 placings from 2 attempts at 1600m shows distance suitability. While winless, his consistent placing record and improving form trend make him the standout.
The addition of blinkers first time and quality jockey booking suggests connections expect improvement. Her consistent placing record and class drop make her a strong winning chance despite the wide draw.
While winless from 8 starts, his race experience and significant class drop create an opportunity.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Sunset Belle | 1 | Alysha Collett | T J Bartley | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Master Of War | 5 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Sun To Me | 6 | William A Stanley | P M Perry | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Charlie Hustle | 3 | Jay Ford | C Karakatsanis | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Cool Summer Nights | 10 | Jason Collett | Nathan Doyle | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 3 | Kharif | 4 | Adam Hyeronimus | C Maher | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 7th | 2 | Yes He Reigns | 9 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Heeza Steve | 8 | Olivia Chambers | M & D Kearney | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Crystal Conspiracy | 7 | Jess Taylor | Allan Kehoe | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Col Du Tourmalet | 2 | Adam Farragher | Robert Quinn | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | All Star | 11 | Fabio Martino | 57kg |
The Heys/Lloyd combination has a solid 13% strike rate, and the gear additions indicate focused preparation. At Wyong where early position matters, the inside barrier provides tactical advantage for a potentially forward-running type.
The barrier trial wins demonstrate current fitness, and the class drop to maiden level is significant. However, the wide draw at leader-biased Wyong and jockey's poor recent form are concerns despite the obvious ability.
Moana Gold offers consistency and tactical advantage with barrier 2 at pace-favouring Wyong. Second up with a placing record and light weight provide additional positives for a consistent performer.
Golden Princess represents the unknown quantity in this maiden field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Mrs Maree | 11 | Nash Rawiller | C E Conners | 57kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Time To Dance | 4 | Zac Lloyd | Bryce Heys | 58.5kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 11 | Gong Girl | 5 | Tyler Schiller | David Pfieffer | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Artistic Lady | 12 | G Portelli | 56.5kg | $61.00 | |
| 5th | 10 | Golden Princess | 8 | Lee Magorrian | M S Minervini | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Moana Gold | 2 | Andrew Gibbons | Ms K Buchanan | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 2 | What A Gent | 1 | Jason Collett | T J Bartley | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Laimi | 3 | Grant Buckley | Peter D Green | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Titan Of Fury | 6 | Rory Hutchings | P M Perry | 59kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Sirius Moss | 7 | Sara Ryan | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Winning Rulet | 10 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | K J Parker | 54kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Lilii Borea | 9 | Nacim Dilmi | 56.5kg |
Despite being a debutant, Bruce I Am represents the strongest winning chance based on stable credentials and track suitability. Joseph Pride's proven record with first-starters, combined with the ideal barrier 2 draw at this leader-favouring track, makes this the logical selection.
The Bjorn Baker stable and quality breeding suggest ability, but the wide barrier is a significant concern at this leader-biased track.
Denise's Gal's barrier 1 draw is perfectly suited to Wyong's strong inside bias, giving her a tactical advantage over most rivals. The consistent form pattern and fresh legs after a spell provide hope, though the lack of a breakthrough win remains a concern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Bruce I Am | 2 | Adam Hyeronimus | Joseph Pride | 59kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 7 | Weekend Market | 5 | Rachel King | G Portelli | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Don't What Me | 9 | Regan Bayliss | J C Coyle | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Defiance | 6 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 9 | Final Gift | 3 | Reece Jones | Mark Cross | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Denise's Gal | 1 | Tyler Schiller | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Silverwater Kid | 8 | Mollie Fitzgerald | R & L Price | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Ask Di | 7 | Andrew Adkins | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Waveton | 4 | Grant Buckley | Sara Ryan | 56.5kg |
Despite the wide barrier, her class and recent form make her the standout.
The strong jockey-trainer combination and blinkers first time are positives, but the wide barrier is a significant concern at this track.
Ask Di offers value with excellent Snitzel breeding and the crucial inside barrier advantage at Wyong. Despite a poor debut, the strong jockey-trainer combination and breeding suggest she could improve significantly first-up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Champere | 9 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 60kg | $1.30 |
| 2nd | 8 | Mimi's | 8 | Adam Hyeronimus | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Glamour Magic | 7 | Jay Ford | Joseph Pride | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Dolce Vita | 6 | Ashley Morgan | Bjorn Baker | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Zsa Zsa | 1 | Alysha Collett | Sara Ryan | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Ho Aloha | 10 | Jason Collett | David Pfieffer | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Mrs Maree | 3 | Nash Rawiller | C E Conners | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Waveton | 5 | Sara Ryan | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Ask Di | 2 | Andrew Adkins | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Weekend Market | 4 | G Portelli | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Denise's Gal | 3 | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 57kg |
Lightning Glory presents the strongest winning chance with his perfect first-up record and ideal barrier draw. His recent Newcastle win demonstrated quality, and the inside barrier is crucial at this leader-dominated track. The class rise is concerning but his form trajectory and tactical advantage outweigh this negative.
His 1200m record is excellent and the step up in class comes after a confidence-boosting win. The wide barrier is a concern at this track but his finishing ability may overcome it.
His BM64 experience is valuable and the barrier suits.
Ballpark represents value based on stable strength and the potential improvement from gelding.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Lightning Glory | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | Nathan Doyle | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 5 | Prince Harrison | 5 | Deanne Panya | Marc & Mitchell Conners | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Johnny | 2 | Mitch Stapleford | Peter Snowden | 58.5kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 3 | Brutal Love | 8 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | C Lundholm | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Ballpark | 3 | Adam Hyeronimus | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 4 | He's Cool | 4 | William A Stanley | M S Minervini | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Rebel Rhapsody | 6 | Reece Jones | Nacim Dilmi | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Maidoff | 7 | Zac Lloyd | C E Conners | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Bondasong | 6 | Jay Ford | Ms K Waugh | 58.5kg |
Miss Capitale presents the strongest winning credentials with a perfect 1-1-0 record at 1200m and excellent recent form including a close second at Newcastle BM64 level. The Matthew Smith-trained mare has proven class and Ashley Morgan is riding in excellent form with a 20% strike rate.
Kiss Goodnight has shown consistent form at BM64 level with two recent seconds, demonstrating she belongs at this grade. The Nash Rawiller booking despite his poor recent form suggests stable confidence, though the wide barrier is concerning at this track.
Shoutaboutit offers consistency at this level with a recent third at Gosford BM64. While her overall win rate is modest, she's proven competitive at this grade and the Llewellyn/Buchanan combination has shown success together.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Kiss Goodnight | 8 | Nash Rawiller | C E Conners | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | My Proclama | 9 | Andrew Adkins | Joseph Pride | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Shoutaboutit | 6 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms K Buchanan | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Polo | 1 | Jason Collett | G Portelli | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Fine Wine | 3 | Mitch Stapleford | G Portelli | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Miss Capitale | 5 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 10 | Queen Bess | 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms K Gavenlock | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 7 | All Too Wild | 7 | Siena Grima | T J Bartley | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Pearls Treasure | 2 | William A Stanley | P M Perry | 54kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Miss Jennifer | 1 | D A Williams | 61kg |
Unbeaten gelding with perfect 2-from-2 record including a dominant win at this track. Despite the wide draw and class rise, his superior form and proven track ability make him the standout selection.
Her track record and recent placings suggest she's well-placed despite the wide draw.
Well-drawn runner with the inside barrier advantage crucial at Wyong. Recent win shows ability, and the barrier draw could be decisive in a speed-favoured track. The class rise is a concern but the positional advantage is significant.
The Collett/Lane combination adds confidence, and recent form suggests she's competitive at this level. Represents solid each-way value.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Stratafy | 10 | Winona Costin | N R Ward | 57kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 3 | Spartus | 8 | Siena Grima | Fabio Martino | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Harry The Thief | 11 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Bondasong | 3 | Jay Ford | Ms K Waugh | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 8 | Singing Star | 6 | Jason Collett | D Lane | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 13 | Executive Decision | 4 | Reece Jones | Mark Cross | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Take The Jackpot | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | B G Lawrence | 52kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Movin' Denman | 9 | Christian Reith | R E Ollerton | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Norton Road | 1 | R A Bailey | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Ride The River | 2 | Dylan Gibbons | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Charlina | 13 | Olivia Chambers | Jason Attard | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Monte Cruise | 12 | Alysha Collett | R & L Price | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Albanian Star | 5 | Jenny Duggan | S Harvey | 55kg |
Good barrier and strong connections make her a solid each-way chance.
The distance query and wide draw are concerns but class drop provides opportunity.
Perfect distance record and consistent form make this the standout selection despite the wide draw.
Perfect track and distance record combined with significant class drop makes this value despite poor recent jockey/trainer combination statistics.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Grandini | 3 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Dolce Dior | 7 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Luna Bay | 9 | Jason Collett | Richard & Will Freedman | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Monty Be Quick | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | Wayne Seelin | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 7 | California Grass | 1 | Alysha Collett | John Thompson | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 5 | Magicon | 8 | Dylan Gibbons | T J Bartley | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Humanity | 5 | Siena Grima | Nacim Dilmi | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 10 | Rita's Pearl | 2 | Andrew Calder | P & M Cave | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 2 | Youth Spirit | 6 | Mitch Stapleford | Stuart Phegan | 58kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Aussie Nation | 11 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | In Iso | 10 | Wayne Seelin | 55kg |
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