Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Sunday 19 April 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Terang. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Top form pick with recent 3rd in similar Maiden Hurdle over 3200m at Hamilton (Soft 7), high heavy track suitability (1:0-1-0), and improving trend (26x33165653). Barrier 8 neutral but likely midfield suits moderate-slow tempo. C Maher stable form strong.
Elite connections with C Maher and Steven Pateman (20% combo). Heavy track winner (1:1-0-0), barrier 2 ideal for Terang staying on Heavy 8 with inside bias. Likely leader suits moderate-slow tempo. Solid form despite recent flats, class drop key.
Heavy track monster with 9:6-0-0 record, perfect for Heavy 8. Barrier 3 strong, first up record 6:1-2-0 reliable. Recent Hamilton 3200m trial placed 4th. Moderate tempo and inside bias favour.
Recent Hamilton 3200m trial 3rd, second up 3:0-1-1. Consistent flat stayer dropping class. Moderate tempo allows forward run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | The Storyteller | 4 | Martin Kelly | J Leek Jnr | 69.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | Ardakan | 2 | Steven Pateman | C Maher | 69.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 5 | Ongatiti | 10 | Cillin Leonard | C Maher | 69.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Fengarada | 3 | J Leek Jnr | 69.5kg | $21.00 | |
| 5th | 9 | West Indies | 9 | Jordan Hart | M W Walker | 69.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Mr Zed | 13 | Bradley Shane Rantall | Brett Scott | 69.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Rich Champagne | 8 | Will Gordon | Andrew Bobbin | 69.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2 | Father's Day | 7 | David Mulcahy | W Morrissey | 69.5kg | ||
| 4 | Lodbrok | 1 | Tom Ryan | Andrew Bobbin | 69.5kg | ||
| 6 | Red Aces | 11 | Dean Parker | R J Blacker | 69.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Ghemme | 12 | Tom Ryan | Thomas Sadler | 67.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Malborough Bay | 5 | Jordan Hart | M W Walker | 69.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Lucky Chance | 6 | E V Musgrove | 69.5kg |
Second up from spell aligns with consistent jumps form (21:6-5-2).
Second up fitness peak suits slow tempo. Value slightly underpriced but solid place claims.
Jumps experience solid but recent flat runs poor.
Lacks wins but fitness building in regular racing, slow tempo suits midfield run. Roughy potential if leaders stop.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Hit The Road Jack | 3 | Dean Parker | Symon Wilde | 65kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 1 | Fabalot | 2 | Tom Ryan | Shane Jackson | 69kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 2 | Castrofrancaru | 4 | Steven Pateman | Mitchell Leek | 67.5kg | $4.80 |
| Scr | 3 | Point Nepean | 5 | Tom Ryan | Shane Jackson | 65kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Topspin | 5 | Jordan Hart | Joanne Mugavin | 65kg | |
| 6 | Cherokee Brave | 1 | Martin Kelly | E V Musgrove | 65kg |
Significant class drop from metro BM84 enhances prospects in slow tempo favouring strong finishers. Elite connections with Pateman (jumps winner on horse). Form outweighs minor recent flat spot.
Significant class drop from metro BM78 to country hurdle, with Will Gordon (13% trainer combo) enhancing claims. Slow tempo and midfield map ideal for strong finisher. Untested on heavy but soft form (11:2-2-0) and fitness progression outweigh lack of exposure.
Second-up fitness, recent hurdle exposure at Warrnambool (4th), and elite jockey/horse combo (40% strike).
Soft performer (12:3-1-3) handles conditions, but unexposed on heavy and wide draw challenge.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Golden Crusader | 1 | Steven Pateman | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 71kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Alibey | 9 | Tom Ryan | P A Preusker | 71kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Mr Lincoln | 5 | Cillin Leonard | C P Ryan | 70.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Karburan | 8 | Will Gordon | Andrew Bobbin | 71kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 8 | Vadarchie | 2 | Bradley Shane Rantall | Aaron Laing | 70kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Fierce Flight | 6 | Martin Kelly | M W Walker | 70.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Stockman | 7 | Dean Parker | Symon Wilde | 71.5kg | |
| 3 | Eye For An Eye | 10 | Arron Lynch | J Leek Jnr | 71kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Lucania | 4 | Jordan Hart | Carly Cook | 67kg | |
| Scr | 10 | The Vocalist | 3 | S B Laming | 67kg |
Clear class leader with dominant jumps record (5:4-0-0) and heavy track form (5:2-0-0). Second up from spell suits (6:2-0-1). Significant class drop enhances prospects despite recent flat hurdle run.
Sharp second up (6:3-1-0) with recent strong steeple form including 2nd at Hamilton carrying 67kg. Barrier 3 perfect for Terang's weak inside bias on heavy. Heavy record 11:1-1-2 reliable. Moderate tempo suits forward run.
Barrier 1 ideally placed for heavy Terang inside bias. Recent 3rd behind Bazini at Hamilton shows competitiveness. Heavy record 7:1-2-1 reliable with prior Terang steeple 2nd. Improving trend suits moderate tempo.
Distance record 3:0-0-3 including Terang place. Recent Warrnambool hurdle 3rd shows fitness. Light 65.5kg big help on heavy. Midfield map from barrier 5 suits moderate tempo. Stablemate of leader suggests intent.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Instigator | 2 | Braidon Small | Aaron Purcell | 72.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Raise The Note | 5 | Jordan Hart | Shane Jackson | 65.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Noonday Gun | 6 | Tom Ryan | Shane Jackson | 75.5kg | $1.60 |
| 4th | 5 | Carnamah | 1 | Arron Lynch | Rachael Cunningham | 69kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Gambu | 8 | Martin Kelly | E V Musgrove | 69kg | $21.00 |
| 3 | Not Usual Dream | 4 | Dean Parker | Rachael Cunningham | 70kg | ||
| 4 | Bazini | 3 | Steven Pateman | Symon Wilde | 69.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Pressfal | 7 | Bradley Shane Rantall | S B Laming | 67.5kg |
Stern Idol dominates form assessment with 6 heavy wins from 11 starts, multiple steeplechase victories including at similar distances, and second-up stats (6:3-1-0). Pateman's 50% combo success and barrier 3 exploit weak inside bias on heavy Terang. Significant class drop enhances appeal despite 72kg.
The Mighty Spar brings course form with a steeple win at Terang, solid heavy record (9:3-1-1), and recent 2nd in stronger Warrnambool steeple. Barrier 2 ideal for heavy track inside bias. Consistent jumper from in-form Walker yard suits moderate-slow tempo as midfield runner. Logical place chance behind Stern Idol.
Field Of Lights arrives with recent steeple win at Hamilton carrying 68kg, now drops to light 65kg from barrier 1 - prime for heavy Terang inside bias. Second-up status and fitness (12 days) suit Sunday country meeting. Each-way value in moderate field.
Heavy record 5:2-1-1 and second-up stats strong. Recent Warrnambool 4th behind better horses.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Stern Idol | 3 | Steven Pateman | C Maher | 72kg | $1.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | The Mighty Spar | 2 | Martin Kelly | M W Walker | 67.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 2 | Leaderboard | 4 | Will Gordon | M W Walker | 69kg | $11.00 |
| 4 | Field Of Lights | 1 | Dean Parker | Symon Wilde | 65kg |
Recent 3rd behind Adjudicate at Warracknabeal shows fitness; veteran handles weights well. Moderate tempo suits forward map. Top form pick despite age.
Andy Win's heavy track affinity (4 starts:1 win,1 place) perfectly suits Heavy 8; barrier 3 allows forward position in moderate tempo. Second-up from spell aligns with record (3:1-0-0). Strong place chance.
Consistent mare (11:2-2-1) with good connections. However, unproven on heavy (1:0-0-0) tempers enthusiasm vs wet specialists; still reliable place getter. Not top form pick due to conditions mismatch.
Freedman/Gordon combo strong; barrier 4 suits.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Mangione | 1 | Luca Remondet | Nell Carter | 68kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Andy Win | 3 | Tom Ryan | Shane Jackson | 67kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Adjudicate | 4 | Will Gordon | Mitchell Freedman | 70kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 3 | Cousins Day | 7 | Dean Parker | Symon Wilde | 68kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 8 | Zeusmas | 8 | Bradley Shane Rantall | Mitchell Leek | 65kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Cosmos Factory | 5 | Jordan Hart | Shane Jackson | 65.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 9 | El Amigos | 6 | Cillin Leonard | M W Greig | 65kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 7 | King Of Hearts | 2 | Daniel Small | J G Brooks | 65kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 2 | The Englishman | 3 | Arron Lynch | J Leek Jnr | 70kg |
Bookman stands out on pure form with 3 heavy wins from 6 starts and dominant 1600m record (22:4-4-4). Significant class drop enhances chances on Heavy 8. Recent open placings show fitness; barrier manageable at fair Terang 1600m.
Lacks Bookman's heavy/black-type depth but tempo suits handy runner.
Habitein loves heavy (5:1-0-3) with recent 1600m 3rd on identical Heavy 8. Leader in speedmap suits moderate-fast tempo. Barrier 11 challengeable at fair Terang but form trumps. Solid place chance behind top two.
Recent places at 2200m show fitness; class drop helps.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Habitein | 11 | Will Gordon | Adam Chambers | 72kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 8 | Break The Taboo | 4 | Tom Ryan | Shane Jackson | 68kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 3 | Bookman | 12 | Martin Kelly | D M Noonan | 71kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 6 | Final Impact | 1 | Steven Pateman | Jamie Barry | 69.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Ruscello | 7 | Bradley Shane Rantall | Aaron Purcell | 68.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Brave Eight | 6 | Arron Lynch | Andrew Bobbin | 71kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Anewdaydawning | 5 | Jordan Hart | M A Townsend | 70kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Guarded Optimist | 9 | Braidon Small | Simon Ryan | 74.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Bomber's Kiss | 3 | Joshua Parker | Matt & Louise Cooper | 65kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Prizes Galore | 13 | Daniel Small | Q J Scott | 65kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Prize Lad | 8 | Dean Parker | D T Drever | 65kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Turntyne | 2 | David Mulcahy | Amy McDonald | 67kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Dunleer Lad | 10 | Cillin Leonard | Amy Small | 65kg |
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