★ Top pickWon
3Fierceness
Morgan/Smith combo strong (14% wins). Maps midfield in fast tempo suiting Muswellbrook's 4-6 settling bias. Form edges rivals despite limited exposure.
New South Wales · Monday 20 April 2026
Muswellbrook tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Muswellbrook. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won4/850%
Any tip won6/875%
Top pick placed6/875%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Magic Millions Mdn Plate
12:35 local1280mMaiden$27,000
Winner3. FiercenessSP $3.30
2nd pick4th
1Fined For Speeding
3rd pick3rd
8Rolling Home
Promising debut 3rd at 1300m shows ability, barrier 5 perfect for on-pace bias, light 56kg in compressed weights. Archibald stable (same as hot debutant #5) signals intent.
Value pick5th
5Incremental
Recent Scone trial 2nd, hot Archibald stable (same as #8), elite Bell booking (26% track).
- 1st3FiercenessAshley Morgan$3.30
- 2nd6MicrogravityLee Magorrian$26.00
- 3rd8Rolling HomeBraith Nock$3.00
- 4th1Fined For SpeedingDaniel A Northey$8.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Fierceness | 3 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 6 | Microgravity | 1 | Lee Magorrian | J C Deamer | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Rolling Home | 5 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Fined For Speeding | 6 | Daniel A Northey | Simon Casey | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Incremental | 2 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Seven Wonders | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | P M Perry | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Purple Prince | 4 | Luke Rolls | J A Sylvester | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Full Reel | 8 | Christian Reith | D I Atkins | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
Pirtek Muswellbrook Plate (C1)
13:10 local1750mClass 1$27,000
Winner7. SunspriteSP $1.16
★ Top pickWon
7Sunsprite
Maps midfield 4-6 which is optimal settling zone per track data. Lightly raced 3yo filly by The Autumn Sun suits Good 4.
2nd pick3rd
1Brannum
Good 4 specialist (3:1-1-0), barrier 5 allows handy midfield settling ideal for Muswellbrook's 4-6 zone bias. Recent fitness (16 days), weight carriage proven.
3rd pick6th
4Majestic Roca
Barrier 1 is structural edge at Muswellbrook middle distances, maps forward in leaders' favour zone. Improving form in low-grade company suits volatile Class 1; third pick for place potential in moderate field.
Value pick2nd
6On Any Tuesday
Barrier 3 ideal inside draw, Good 4 form (4:1-0-0), maps handy for first-half bias.
- 1st7SunspriteBraith Nock$1.16
- 2nd6On Any TuesdayAndrew Gibbons$9.00
- 3rd1BrannumLee Magorrian$9.50
- 4th5SupercrispJake Pracey-Holmes$31.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Sunsprite | 4 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | $1.16 |
| 2nd | 6 | On Any Tuesday | 3 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Brannum | 5 | Lee Magorrian | Ms T Bateup | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Supercrisp | 7 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | R E Ollerton | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Master Fontana | 2 | Grant Buckley | T J Wicks | 59kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Majestic Roca | 1 | Rory Hutchings | Merv Rumble | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Pathelia | 6 | Liberty Smyth | John Bannister | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Satin Dragon | 8 | Daniel A Northey | L K Roberts | 59kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Chaithnia | 9 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 55kg |
Muswellbrook Steel Supplies Country Boosted Mdn Hcp
13:45 local1000mMaiden$30,000
Winner4. StarvernaSP $1.75
★ Top pick6th
1Bundoran
Bundoran tops pure form assessment with consistent placings (40% rate), strong 1000m record (0-3-0 from 5), and reliable Good track form (0-3-1 from 6). Barrier 3 perfect for 4-6 settling zone at Muswellbrook sprints where inside draws excel. Very fast tempo suits finishing strength.
2nd pick5th
9Supido Star
Form includes sharp 2nd at Scone 1000m, all on Good. First up but no penalty per rule; barrier 6 ideal for 4-6 zone. Gear tweaks enhance first-up sharpness.
3rd pickWon
4Starverna
Starverna assessed via proxy as debutant: Lou Mary stable, recent trials excellent (1st/900m Scone Feb, 2nd/1000m March). No form penalty per rule; class drop aids. Barrier 7 ok for sprint, maps midfield.
Value pick4th
7Nulkaba Star
Local form solid (3:0-0-1 Muswellbrook, 1:0-0-1 T/D), recent 5th at Scone fresh. Wide draw con but very fast tempo suits closers with speed.
- 1st4StarvernaBraith Nock$1.75
- 2nd5Flying MollyJake Pracey-Holmes$13.00
- 3rd8PoiemaGrant Buckley$7.50
- 4th7Nulkaba StarLuke Rolls$17.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Starverna | 7 | Braith Nock | Lou Mary | 57kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 5 | Flying Molly | 8 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | M A Milton | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Poiema | 5 | Grant Buckley | T J Wicks | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Nulkaba Star | 9 | Luke Rolls | J A Sylvester | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Supido Star | 6 | Mikayla Weir | T S Howlett | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Bundoran | 3 | Anna Roper | Gavin Groth | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Moonlight Odyssey | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | W T Wilkes | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Harry's Arrived | 1 | Reece Jones | Cassandra Stummer | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Maiden Pearl | 2 | Andrew Gibbons | T S Howlett | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
Horsepower Country Boosted Hcp (C1)
14:20 local1000mClass 1$30,000
Winner6. ArapawaSP $4.20
★ Top pick3rd
1Hanuman
2:1-1-0 distance record and 50% career place rate show class suitability despite rise. Consistent performer in regular prep; wide draw manageable in very fast tempo suiting on-pace maps.
2nd pickWon
6Arapawa
Second up stats solid (1:1-0-0), fresh from maiden win here. Very fast tempo suits forward map despite barrier 8; elite Bell booking boosts. Clear threat to Hanuman with local edge.
3rd pick8th
4Magurtz
Magurtz maps ideally from barrier 4 in Muswellbrook sprint where inside draws excel. Reith booking positive; very fast tempo favours midfield speed. Solid each-way chance.
Value pick5th
2Alby's Mate
- 1st6ArapawaMitchell Bell$4.20
- 2nd7KermitisapetDaniel A Northey$31.00
- 3rd1HanumanBraith Nock$3.50
- 4th3EllofadudeAnna Roper$4.80
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Arapawa | 8 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 7 | Kermitisapet | 2 | Daniel A Northey | Tim McIntosh | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Hanuman | 10 | Braith Nock | M D Griffith | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Ellofadude | 7 | Anna Roper | Ben Blay | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 2 | Alby's Mate | 1 | Billy Cray | Ms K Simpkins | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Moke Lake | 3 | Jeff Penza | P H Bloomfield | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Ring My Bell | 6 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | M A Milton | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Magurtz | 4 | Christian Reith | S I Singleton | 57.5kg | $3.10 |
| 9th | 9 | Maxikolo | 5 | Andrew Gibbons | Joel Wilkes | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 10 | The Mystery Guy | 9 | J A Sylvester | 55kg |
Tab.com.au Mdn Plate
14:55 local1280mMaiden$27,000
Winner12. TiglettaSP $2.15
★ Top pickWon
12Tigletta
Fast tempo and on-pace map ideal for first half field track.
2nd pick6th
5Billabong
Barrier 4 perfect for Muswellbrook's inside/on-pace bias. Second-up fitness improvement expected from top stable makes strong win chance.
3rd pick5th
11Pressiaire
Limited form not penalized per maiden rules; barrier and likely forward settling suit track's first-half-of-field profile perfectly in fast tempo.
Value pick12th
8Oakfield Nevada
Trainer's first-starter patterns strong, Mitchell Bell's 26% Muswellbrook record excellent. Potential overlay in high-volatility maiden.
- 1st12TiglettaAshley Morgan$2.15
- 2nd2KoritsiChad Lever$13.00
- 3rd10PeninhandAnna Roper$19.00
- 4th13White WavesWilliam A Stanley$51.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Tigletta | 3 | Ashley Morgan | Bjorn Baker | 57.5kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 2 | Koritsi | 2 | Chad Lever | Ms K Gavenlock | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Peninhand | 6 | Anna Roper | Liam Ruddy | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 13 | White Waves | 8 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Pressiaire | 1 | Allan Kehoe | 57.5kg | $21.00 | |
| 6th | 5 | Billabong | 4 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 7th | 6 | Blue Poles | 9 | Jean Van Overmeire | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Frogmore | 10 | Rory Hutchings | P M Perry | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Lucky Monkey | 7 | Reece Jones | Ms K Outtrim | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Oakfield Texas | 12 | Grant Buckley | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Redaluca Girl | 11 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | M A Milton | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Oakfield Nevada | 13 | Mitchell Bell | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Keinbah's Gift | 5 | Damien Smith | 58kg |
Bengalla Lone Pine Charge (Bm82)
15:35 local1000mBenchmark 82$30,000
Winner1. Saratoga PowerSP $4.00
★ Top pickWon
1Saratoga Power
Recent close 3rd here behind King Larry shows fitness; class drop from Open enhances chances. Barrier 5 ideal for midfield settling on fair sprint track. Very fast tempo suits strong finishers.
2nd pick3rd
7King Larry
King Larry solid contender with recent Muswellbrook 2nd in BM82 (900m) and 5th last start. Barrier 4 allows perfect 4-6 settling on first-half track. Light weight and consistent form (32417x20925) make threat despite class rise.
3rd pickScratched
6Silencio Porfavor
Value pickScratched
2Bomarea
Recent 5th/3rd shows form; barrier 6 suits midfield on balanced track.
- 1st1Saratoga PowerJasmine Urquhart-Warren$4.00
- 2nd5Wave BreakerJeff Penza$6.50
- 3rd7King LarryShannen Llewellyn$2.90
- 4th4Just In ReachJenny Duggan$9.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Saratoga Power | 5 | Jasmine Urquhart-Warren | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 56.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Wave Breaker | 2 | Jeff Penza | J P Drake | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | King Larry | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | W T Wilkes | 55kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 4 | Just In Reach | 9 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Angara | 8 | Rory Hutchings | P M Perry | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Whil To Win | 3 | Braith Nock | John Thompson | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 9 | Zakor | 1 | Anna Roper | Ms J Bowen | 55kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Bomarea | 6 | Liberty Smyth | M P Quinn | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Silencio Porfavor | 7 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 55kg |
BHP Mt Arthur Hcp (C3)
16:10 local1280mClass 3$27,000
Winner4. Flamboyant LadSP $7.00
★ Top pick2nd
2Speedy Henry
Speedy Henry tops form assessment with consistent recent placings including strong 2nd at Gosford (1200m Good 4). Barrier 4 perfectly suits Muswellbrook's inside bias and 4-6 settling advantage. Likely leader in fast tempo race favors on-pace types here. Reece Jones (23% with trainer) adds intent.
2nd pick3rd
7Ready And Lucky
Ready And Lucky loves Muswellbrook (3:1-1-1, T/D 3:1-1-1) with recent 3rd/2nd there. Barrier 1 ideal for track's inside advantage and forward map in 4-6 zone. Good value in top 3.
3rd pickScratched
3Andale Andale
Andale Andale excels at Muswellbrook with 3:1-1-0 record including recent 2nd over 1280m. High strike rates (43% wins) and Good 4 suitability (3:2-0-0) strong. Despite wide draw 11, track familiarity and Ashley Morgan's 20% recent form make her prime threat. Fast tempo suits if can settle midfield; form trumps barrier negative.
Value pick6th
6Nation Changing
Barrier 2 perfect for Muswellbrook bias, maps on-pace. Good 4 record (5:2-0-0) suits conditions; recent Gosford 4th respectable.
- 1st4Flamboyant LadLiberty Smyth$7.00
- 2nd2Speedy HenryReece Jones$3.90
- 3rd7Ready And LuckyDeon Le Roux$4.40
- 4th11Mischievous MollyAndrew Gibbons$61.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Flamboyant Lad | 6 | Liberty Smyth | Liam Ruddy | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Speedy Henry | 4 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 60kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 7 | Ready And Lucky | 1 | Deon Le Roux | Lou Mary | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 11 | Mischievous Molly | 5 | Andrew Gibbons | W T Wilkes | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Oenology | 3 | Zac Wadick | D J Hatch | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Nation Changing | 2 | Mikayla Weir | Melanie O'Gorman | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Girrawheen | 9 | Anna Roper | P H Bloomfield | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Feared | 8 | Jean Van Overmeire | M D Griffith | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 5 | Missile Magnate | 7 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Hellova Nature | 10 | Lee Magorrian | Ms K Buchanan | 62kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Andale Andale | 11 | Ashley Morgan | Lyle Chandler | 59.5kg |
Coolmore Jerrys Plains Cup (Bm58)
16:50 local1500mBenchmark 58$30,000
Winner2. Smoke On The WaterSP $4.20
★ Top pick8th
4Chistota
Chistota progressive with 5221 form, latest narrow maiden win at 1500m Port Macquarie. Elite Maher stable, Rolls booking (50% combo). Maps handy despite barrier 7. Fast tempo suits closing style at Muswellbrook.
2nd pickScratched
1Jason Darren
50% place rate, 7:0-3-3 on good tracks, recent trend 3522 shows fitness. Midfield map suits Muswellbrook's 4-6 settling bias in fast tempo. Reliable BM58 profile.
3rd pickScratched
3Villa Castina
Villa Castina solid second pick with barrier 5 advantage at Muswellbrook where inside draws excel. Maps midfield in likely fast tempo suiting track's first-half-of-field bias. Form consistent despite class rise from maidens.
Value pick3rd
10Sugarfire
Maps forward in fast tempo suiting first-half bias. Archibald stable (with Villa Castina/All Kirked Up) in form.
- 1st2Smoke On The WaterDeon Le Roux$4.20
- 2nd9Turning CircleLiberty Smyth$4.80
- 3rd10SugarfireMitchell Bell$2.50
- 4th12Tipsy MissGrant Buckley$21.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Smoke On The Water | 11 | Deon Le Roux | James Dobie | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | Turning Circle | 2 | Liberty Smyth | Nathan Doyle | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 10 | Sugarfire | 1 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 12 | Tipsy Miss | 3 | Grant Buckley | John W Ramsey | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Fireup | 9 | Zac Wadick | T J Wicks | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 8 | All Kirked Up | 6 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 5 | Sunday Punch | 10 | Andrew Gibbons | Cheryl Roberts | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Chistota | 7 | Luke Rolls | C Maher | 60.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Jason Darren | 8 | John Bannister | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Villa Castina | 5 | Olivia Dalton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Yorikiri | 4 | William A Stanley | P M Perry | 59kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Nugget Smart | 8 | Ben Blay | 57kg |
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