Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Tuesday 21 April 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Queanbeyan. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The most reliable option with proven ability to run a place. Recent barrier trial form suggests improvement, and the inside draw is crucial at this track. While winless, she's the only runner with genuine placing credentials and maps perfectly for the predicted fast tempo.
Second up placement suggests readiness, and the forward draw allows tactical positioning.
The gear change and improving form trend make this an interesting proposition. The blinkers application suggests stable confidence, and the class drop provides a significant advantage. Limited form makes assessment difficult but upside potential is evident.
The value play based on recent trial improvement and quality jockey booking. While form is limited, the trial progression and Budler's engagement suggest stable confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Slay Queen | 4 | Robyn Freeman | Tash Burleigh | 55.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 5 | Sharbino | 2 | Adrian Layt | G R Nickson | 56.5kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Groundcover | 5 | Quayde Krogh | J M Cleary | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Piroulette | 13 | Deanne Panya | J M Austin | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Miss Leeway | 6 | Amy Mc Lucas | Tash Burleigh | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Burn Sugar Burn | 8 | Damon Budler | P J Facoory | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Magic Iris | 9 | Olivia Chambers | Claire Lever | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Zaddicted | 11 | Coriah Keatings | Claire Lever | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Mazemblard | 10 | Emma Ly | T & P Vigouroux | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Thubergal | 12 | Jack Martin | Tash Burleigh | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Rawano | 7 | Gary Crossley | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Too Her Core | 3 | Joseph Ible | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Do Ya Head In | 1 | Deep Shanker | P J Facoory | 57kg |
Despite being winless, Initiate shows the most consistent form with regular placings and strong connections. Her recent form line of 2-4-2-2 demonstrates reliability at this level.
The quality debut performance and strong connections make this gelding interesting despite limited experience. The Joseph/Jones stable rarely brings horses to country tracks without genuine chances, and the light weight helps.
The gear change and class drop suggest connections expect improvement first up. Her best form has been at staying distances, and the 1460m suits. The wide barrier is concerning at Queanbeyan, but her proven ability at this distance and class drop make her a genuine threat.
The track and distance statistics are compelling - 3 placings from 3 attempts at Queanbeyan over 1460m including two close seconds.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Initiate | 1 | Billy Owen | Todd Smart | 57kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 10 | Passing Through | 3 | Damon Budler | P J Facoory | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Will The Thinker | 8 | Pierre Boudvillain | B Joseph & P & M Jones | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 13 | Dream Hard | 5 | Quayde Krogh | R Cole | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Menacing Kaiser | 6 | Robyn Freeman | Matthew J Stephens | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Secret Romance | 11 | Emma Ly | Matthew Wood | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Stumblin' In | 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | J M Cleary | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Extremely Exciting | 4 | Jack Martin | N F Gardner | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Stormy Woo | 10 | Deep Shanker | P J Facoory | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Closethedoordarcy | 9 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | T J Wilson | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Arcana Imperii | 2 | Ellen Hennessy | Jennifer Flood | 59kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Ten Feathers | 12 | J Rolfe | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Tsarina Diamonds | 13 | Coriah Keatings | Matthew Kelley | 57kg |
His 2000m record of 2 wins from 4 starts is excellent, and he's proven on soft tracks. The slight class rise is manageable given his upward trajectory.
Tavijewel has the key credential of winning at this track and distance combination. His staying record is solid, and the 55kg weight is ideal. While recent form lacks wins, he's been competitive and the track/distance familiarity is valuable.
Distance remains a query despite the class.
Star Bling offers value despite the distance query. Recent form is strong with consistent placings, and the inside barrier is crucial at Queanbeyan.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Big Time Charlie | 5 | Luke Pepper | 55kg | $15.00 | |
| 2nd | 2 | Justifiably | 3 | Pierre Boudvillain | Darrell Burnet | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | Star Bling | 2 | Quayde Krogh | N J Olive | 55.5kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 6 | Tavijewel | 6 | Robyn Freeman | Barry Wall | 55kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 7 | Threw | 4 | Olivia Chambers | Ms W Haynes | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Kockibitoo | 9 | Adrian Layt | Aaron Clarke | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Taytay Bay | 1 | Luke Pepper | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | King Edward | 8 | Matthew Kelley | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Farraige | 7 | D Wagstaff | 55kg |
Farnanheit brings the most consistent form line with two placings from four starts. However, the wide barrier is a significant concern at this track where inside runners dominate.
Sweet Rose showed genuine ability on debut, finishing third at this distance in testing heavy conditions. The good barrier allows tactical options, and despite limited exposure, she represents the most reliable form reference in a weak maiden field.
The I Am Invincible breeding is ideal for sprint racing, and significant gear changes suggest the stable expects improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Do Ya Head In | 10 | P J Facoory | 59kg | $81.00 | |
| 2nd | 2 | Farnanheit | 9 | Pierre Boudvillain | F Azzopardi | 58.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 7 | Reds Express | 2 | Jack Martin | N J Osborne | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Symbol Of State | 6 | Quayde Krogh | J M Cleary | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Still The Moon | 1 | Damon Budler | P J Facoory | 56kg | $2.40 |
| 6th | 6 | Novel Attraction | 3 | Robyn Freeman | Gary Crossley | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Loujen Francaise | 4 | Adrian Layt | John Morrison | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Koo Koo Achoo | 8 | Jean Van Overmeire | Joseph Ible | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Melodia Perfecta | 7 | Richard Bensley | Aaron Clarke | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Silk Lace | 11 | Emma Ly | Blake Ryan | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Sweet Rose | 5 | Ellen Hennessy | J M Austin | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Too Her Core | 12 | Joseph Ible | 56.5kg |
Royal Memory presents as the most reliable winning chance based on recent form and class consistency. Despite jockey concerns at this track, her form profile suggests she can handle this assignment.
Eternal Ember offers strong value as a lightly-raced 3YO filly second up from spell. The step up in class is a concern but her raw ability suggests she can compete.
You Wish has the ideal setup with barrier 1 on a leaders' track and proven 1200m ability. Recent BM58 win shows she can perform at this level, though the weight burden and jockey's poor local record are concerns. The class drop from Open company is a positive.
The combination with in-form jockey Coriah Keatings is positive, though the significant class rise and first-up assignment after a long spell present challenges. Worth a value play.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Zoucat | 7 | Coriah Keatings | Matthew Kelley | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Royal Memory | 5 | Amy Mc Lucas | T Gibson | 58.5kg | $1.75 |
| 3rd | 1 | Spurline | 9 | Emma Ly | T J Wilson | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Our Lady Rockstar | 6 | Jessica Brookes | Clare Mansell | 53kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Crusader Razor | 4 | Adrian Layt | J Rolfe | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Eternal Ember | 3 | Jean Van Overmeire | Anthony Mountney | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 2 | You Wish | 1 | Robyn Freeman | Anthony Warren | 60kg | $4.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Spirited King | 2 | Deep Shanker | J Rolfe | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Reel Crystal | 8 | N J Olive | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Soho Sushi | 7 | Pat Murphy | 56kg |
Three-year-old gelding in excellent form with recent BM58 win at Orange. Wide barrier is the main concern but class advantage should prevail.
Six-year-old mare coming off a narrow win at Goulburn. The inside barrier is a significant advantage at this track, and the class drop should help.
Veteran gelding who consistently finds placings but struggles to win. Excellent local knowledge and track record suggest another placing chance. Reliable but lacks the killer instinct for victory.
Six-year-old gelding dropping sharply in class after competing at higher levels. The significant class drop and light weight make this an attractive value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Missile Defence | 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | A D Bourke | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Tillman | 3 | Pierre Boudvillain | Greg Stephens | 55.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Shyamalan | 11 | Billy Owen | Matthew Kelley | 61.5kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 5 | Via Varallo | 6 | Olivia Chambers | Ms A Turner | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Hardazhell | 7 | Ellen Hennessy | Ms J Hoy | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Rangatira | 2 | Emma Ly | J Rolfe | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 4 | One More Bout | 8 | Damon Budler | P J Facoory | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Chairman's List | 10 | Quayde Krogh | R Cole | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Karuta King | 9 | Adrian Layt | Ms L Bundy | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Kisses For Jody | 1 | Amy Mc Lucas | Tash Burleigh | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 11th | 12 | Urjuwaan | 5 | Robyn Freeman | Matthew J Stephens | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Performing Diva | 12 | Wayne Wheatley | Pat Murphy | 56.5kg |
She's The Key benefits enormously from barrier 1 at the leader-favoring Queanbeyan track. The class rise is a concern, but her track familiarity and tactical advantage make her a strong place chance.
Zeema represents the classic first-time blinkers angle with a recent maiden win providing confidence. The gear change often produces immediate improvement, and her recent placings suggest she's in good form. However, the significant class rise from maiden company and lack of 1000m experience are concerns. The good barrier position gives her tactical options.
The gelding won impressively last start at Nowra on Heavy 8, and the significant class drop from Open company to BM58 is a major positive. While the wide barrier and top weight are concerns, the class drop and recent winning form make him the most likely winner.
The combination of good barrier, light weight, and proven Queanbeyan form makes him an attractive roughie despite the first-up query.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Curly Bend | 7 | Pierre Boudvillain | Anthony Warren | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | She's The Key | 1 | Jean Van Overmeire | Sam Shires | 55.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 2 | Pushalot | 5 | Billy Owen | Matthew Kelley | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 5 | Soho Sushi | 10 | Adrian Layt | Pat Murphy | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Zeema | 3 | Amy Mc Lucas | F S Cleary | 55.5kg | $3.40 |
| 6th | 10 | Flash Piper | 6 | Emma Ly | John Morrison | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Bourbon Queen | 4 | Robyn Freeman | T J Wilson | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 9 | William | 2 | Deep Shanker | J Rolfe | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Daulton | 9 | Quayde Krogh | G Boucher | 55kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Insane Volt | 8 | J Rolfe | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Zoucat | 5 | Matthew Kelley | 56.5kg |
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