Barrier 6 suits likely leader role in fast tempo race at spacious Taree. Class drop enhances chances in low-reliability maiden.
New South Wales · Tuesday 21 April 2026
Taree tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 7 races at Taree. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Sky International Mdn Hcp
Good record on good tracks (7:0-1-1), barrier 4 suits midfield in Taree's long straight. Fitness edge in country maiden, place chance despite no wins.
Recent form includes 4th/3rd in maidens, class drop helps despite wide draw 8.
- 1st2RedzeroBen Looker$1.40
- 2nd7Love You AnywayShannen Llewellyn$7.00
- 3rd1KissavosLuke Rolls$4.80
- 4th8AntilopiniWilliam A Stanley$15.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Redzero | 6 | Ben Looker | Jake Hull | 59kg | $1.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Love You Anyway | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | B G Lawrence | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Kissavos | 2 | Luke Rolls | Ms J Graham | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 8 | Antilopini | 7 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Kitsune Vixen | 1 | Anna Roper | Ms K Buchanan | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 5 | All Inked Up | 5 | Teighan Worsnop | P Cheers | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Foxwedge Arrow | 3 | L J Fairhall | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | The Way Ahead | 8 | Rory Hutchings | Matthew Smith | 58kg |
Cafe Nosh (Bm58)
Outstanding local records (10:2-3-2 track, 6:1-1-1 T/D), barrier 1 exploits inside bias. Fast tempo suits strong finisher. Best form in race despite weight.
Strong proxy form as lightly raced winner - broke maiden at Taree over similar trip last start (1:1-0-0 T/D). First up record perfect (1:1-0-0), elite Lees yard with Gibbons (13% combo). Good 4 proven, barrier 6 fine.
Consistent despite recent defeats; fast tempo at spacious Taree plays to closing speed.
Solid recent Taree placing (3rd 10 days ago) behind today's top pick, barrier 3 perfect for bias. Walcha BM58 win proves level/distance, fitness peak in regular prep. Fast tempo + Taree straight favours; excellent EW value in volatile BM58.
- 1st1ToomuchinformationAnna Roper$1.50
- 2nd5The ComancheMatthew Bennett$15.00
- 3rd6Our WarriorShannen Llewellyn$8.50
- 4th4Mad HarryBilly Cray$51.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Toomuchinformation | 1 | Anna Roper | Lyndall Olson | 61kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | The Comanche | 2 | Matthew Bennett | Glen Milligan | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Our Warrior | 3 | Shannen Llewellyn | J A Sylvester | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Mad Harry | 7 | Billy Cray | Nikki Pollock | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Nikody's Diego | 4 | Kacie Adams | P Cheers | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Dark Justice | 6 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Trumper | 5 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 61kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 7 | Purple Kitty | 8 | Raymond Spokes | P Cheers | 56kg | $21.00 |
Functions @ MVRC Country Boosted Mdn Plate
Class drop enhances appeal in fast-tempo maiden suiting strong finishers. Taree long straight aids late charge.
Midfield map suits Taree long straight despite fast tempo.
Consistent maiden performer suits fast tempo from forward spot on spacious Taree layout.
Prince Of Wants debutant not penalised for lack of form per rules. Barrier 5 ideal for inside bias, Rolls booking (15% recent form, 8% Taree) shows stable intent. Trainer first-starter record solid in country maidens.
- 1st11Mosgiel CrystalTeighan Worsnop$21.00
- 2nd8Moonlight DivaGrady Spokes$3.20
- 3rd10VarazzeLiberty Smyth$5.00
- 4th4Foxy PraguePeter Graham$8.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Mosgiel Crystal | 1 | Teighan Worsnop | M J Robinson | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Moonlight Diva | 2 | Grady Spokes | Sally Taylor | 55kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 10 | Varazze | 6 | Liberty Smyth | Joseph Burges | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Foxy Prague | 3 | Peter Graham | J A Sprague | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Cedar Dreams | 8 | Anna Roper | R T Dawson | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Prince Of Wants | 5 | Luke Rolls | R J Agnew | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Gallant Rush | 9 | Raymond Spokes | P Cheers | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Time To Commit | 7 | Grant Buckley | Glen Milligan | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Mini Boo | 4 | Jeff Kehoe | P Cheers | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Coolriver Fergie | 11 | Shannen Llewellyn | J A Sylvester | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Artie's Magic | 10 | Ben Looker | T S Howlett | 59kg | $3.30 |
| Scr | 5 | Ventata | 9 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Soofree | 12 | Stephen Cummins | B J Dodson | 57kg |
XXXX Mdn Plate
Lightly raced 3yo from top stable drops in class with ideal barrier 2 for fast tempo suiting midfield finishers on Taree's long straight. Best pure form horse despite limited exposure.
Consistent in maiden company (3rd Hawkesbury), barrier 7 perfect for midfield role in fast tempo where backmarkers have 20% win rate. Taree's long straight suits proven closer over pure leaders.
Young, fit 3yo handles fast tempo from back, though barrier 13 tests in country maiden.
- 1st4Optimal MomentsRory Hutchings$1.70
- 2nd3Spacetime LegendMikayla Weir$71.00
- 3rd8Thunder LightsJenny Duggan$7.50
- 4th5PropaneAndrew Gibbons$9.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Optimal Moments | 2 | Rory Hutchings | Matthew Smith | 58.5kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | Spacetime Legend | 11 | Mikayla Weir | Joel Wilkes | 59kg | $71.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Thunder Lights | 7 | Jenny Duggan | Ms K Buchanan | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Propane | 13 | Andrew Gibbons | Ms K Waugh | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Senza Rivali | 12 | Grant Buckley | Ms K Buchanan | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Clever Illusion | 5 | Raymond Spokes | P Cheers | 59kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Kitsilano | 8 | Anna Roper | M J Robinson | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Silver Icon | 10 | Luke Rolls | G D Hickman | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Aelfwynn | 1 | Grady Spokes | Nikki Hodgson | 54.5kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Fire Island | 4 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 11 | It's Ok | 6 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Nikody's Casper | 3 | Kacie Adams | P Cheers | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Wild Legacy | 9 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg |
Vale Dianne Larter (Bm58)
Light weight again today, barrier 5 perfect for fast tempo at spacious Taree. Lees filly shows promise, unpenalised for limited form per rules. Topweight Savvyrocker carries 61kg wide barrier 11, vulnerable in BM58 volatility.
Peak fitness after two straight wins (BM50 Soft5, maiden Heavy8). Taree record 3:0-0-2 shows affinity despite wide draw 12. Fast tempo at Taree long straight suits late closer.
Prime barrier 1 in inside-favoured Taree BM58. Local record strong with Taree win at distance.
Dropping class BM58 suits despite wide draw 10. Gear tweak (tongue control bit on) adds intrigue in fast-tempo race.
- 1st2Coco DreamingGrady Spokes$8.50
- 2nd1SavvyrockerDeon Le Roux$5.00
- 3rd6Casino CollectionGrant Buckley$5.00
- 4th4Blue DaneShannen Llewellyn$9.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Coco Dreaming | 4 | Grady Spokes | Sally Taylor | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Savvyrocker | 11 | Deon Le Roux | R N Godbolt | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Casino Collection | 7 | Grant Buckley | Donna Grisedale | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Blue Dane | 12 | Shannen Llewellyn | S Harvey | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Eddie's Charm | 1 | Ben Looker | D Riley | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Shelley's Lookout | 8 | Peter Graham | J A Sprague | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Dancingontherosso | 5 | Liberty Smyth | K A Lees | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 5 | All Too Rosey | 2 | Matthew Bennett | A P Ball | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Lika Remi | 13 | Serg Lisnyy | S J Hodge | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Diamondsaremio | 6 | Olivia Dalton | Sally Taylor | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Sheila's Fanta Sea | 10 | Mikayla Weir | Joseph Burges | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Look At Mego | 3 | R Simonetta | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Snippety Star | 9 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 57.5kg |
12 May Gloucester Cup (Bm66)
Fast tempo at Taree suits midfield finishers; prior placings at BM66+ level. Solid each-way value.
Young filly stepping up but Listed exposure and Good 4 record (7:1-1-3) suggest upside. Fast tempo exposes leaders; her finish suits Taree straight.
Long straight at Taree + fast tempo favour its finishing burst over leaders. Clear top pick.
Prince Is Game offers value as Taree specialist (11:1-1-1, recent 2nd there). Fast tempo and closers bias (20% win rate) plus 400m straight favour backmarkers.
- 1st4Off The ScaleDeon Le Roux$2.80
- 2nd6Oakfield Peewee$12.00
- 3rd7Villa CastinaMollie Fitzgerald$2.45
- 4th2TalanaLiberty Smyth$8.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Off The Scale | 3 | Deon Le Roux | Lou Mary | 55.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Oakfield Peewee | 7 | D Lane | 57kg | $12.00 | |
| 3rd | 7 | Villa Castina | 6 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $2.45 |
| 4th | 2 | Talana | 1 | Liberty Smyth | Sally Taylor | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Prince Is Game | 9 | Anna Roper | M J Robinson | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 9 | In Iso | 4 | Grant Buckley | Wayne Seelin | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Annulus | 10 | Shannen Llewellyn | Scott Aspery | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Mosgiel Daisy | 11 | Teighan Worsnop | M J Robinson | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Yorikiri | 8 | William A Stanley | P M Perry | 55kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Santatime | 5 | Glen Milligan | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Smoke On The Water | 2 | James Dobie | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Amarone | 11 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 56kg |
TAB Venue Mode (Bm66)
Very fast tempo and long straight favour its finishing burst over leaders. Blinkers off first-up sharpens focus. Light weight with claim offsets class rise. Strong win chance.
Good 4 record (7:2-0-0) perfect, distance proven (11:2-2-2). Drops from BM82 tougher Grafton run where closed well. Tempo suits midfield runner. Barrier 10 workable with inside bias.
Loves distance (20:5-2-3), drops significantly in class from BM82. Good 4 ok (10:3-1-1). Reliable place chance in fast tempo.
Similar class, good track affinity. Recent Gosford 5th respectable. Fast tempo may expose backmarkers but finishing ability suits Taree straight. Best value roughie.
- 1st13Albanian StarJenny Duggan$41.00
- 2nd8Cupid's KissLiberty Smyth$17.00
- 3rd12The PiccolinoWilliam A Stanley$8.00
- 4th11Sapphire KissGrant Buckley$8.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Albanian Star | 2 | Jenny Duggan | S Harvey | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Cupid's Kiss | 8 | Liberty Smyth | J A Sylvester | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | The Piccolino | 4 | William A Stanley | P M Perry | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Sapphire Kiss | 7 | Grant Buckley | Wayne Seelin | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Mr Trackside | 3 | Deon Le Roux | P M Perry | 53.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Grassburn | 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | M J Robinson | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 2 | What A Rush | 13 | Olivia Dalton | R N Godbolt | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 8th | 4 | Telegraph | 9 | Shannen Llewellyn | A P Ball | 61.5kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Pixie Hallow | 6 | Grady Spokes | Donna Grisedale | 60.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Bjorn Ironside | 11 | Luke Rolls | Colt Prosser | 61.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Jewels Statement | 10 | Grace Palmer | Samantha McGuren | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 6 | Canamble | 12 | D Lane | 58kg | ||
| 9 | Gone To Cape York | 14 | Madeline Owen | A P Ball | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Where's The Fire | 1 | A P Ball | 55kg |
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