Punt like a Pro, without the know!
South Australia · Wednesday 29 April 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Strathalbyn. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Recent 5th at Balaklava showed promise in maiden company; consistent class suits moderate-fast tempo. Soft 5 unproven but no negatives; form edge over lightly raced rivals makes top pick despite low maiden volatility.
Excellent draw barrier 3 exploits moderate inside bias; class drop from BM64 a key positive in volatile maiden.
Class drop from BM64, soft/heavy exposure suits conditions; recent 6th from barrier 4 showed staying power. Maps forward to exploit on-pace bias in moderate-tempo staying maiden.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Fine Ace | 3 | Matthew Chadwick | C Curtis | 53kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | Royal Muse | 2 | Lauren Stojakovic | David Jolly & Justin Potter | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Minimise | 4 | Rochelle Milnes | M W Lewis | 55kg | $2.35 |
| 4th | 10 | Shamus In Pontivy | 7 | Tala Hutchinson | Ms J Gow-Whyte | 53kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Mizzen Jib | 8 | Kayla Crowther | Sarah Rutten | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Sassy Summer | 5 | Alysha Warren | Millie Wallace | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Valor Bound | 10 | Andrew Stead | Jon O'Connor | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Love To Lie | 9 | Will Price | Travis Doudle | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Dexter Dream | 6 | Brooke King | Grant Kluske | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Pequena Gold | 1 | Teagan Voorham | Ms Jessica Tzaferis | 55kg | $26.00 |
R&J Jolly preparation signals intent. Limited exposure but clear upside in maiden company. Strathalbyn on-speed bias suits forward settling style.
Excellent proxy for lightly raced with 60% place rate including recent strong 2nd. Barrier 2 maximises on-speed advantage at track favouring inside/forward runners. Soft track record (3:0-2-0) suits conditions. Second up from spell typically improves.
Solid place record with soft form (3:0-1-1). Maps prominently for on-pace track. Recent form mixed but draw upgrades chances significantly in volatile maiden.
Improving trend with recent placings including soft track. Strong value play.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Sayersitisn'tso | 3 | Jake Toeroek | R & C Jolly | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 4 | Paganini | 1 | Connor Murtagh | Jon O'Connor | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Winning All Round | 10 | Taylor Johnstone | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 2 | La Perentie | 8 | Dylan Caboche | John Hyam | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Stagetime | 5 | Alysha Warren | Gary Boyce | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 8 | The Black Harp | 12 | Todd Pannell | David Jolly & Justin Potter | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Me Name's Boris | 7 | Rochelle Milnes | Kate Halliday | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Broke The Seal | 13 | Kayla Crowther | Heath Montgomerie | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Eagle Moon | 6 | Ashvin Goindasamy | J F Macmillan | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Mandarin | 2 | Stacey Metcalfe | Shae Norton | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Madam Madja | 9 | Harry Grace | S & J Jaensch | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Bel Ocean | 11 | Andrew Stead | Jarrod Lynch | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 6 | Mouse In The House | 4 | Alyssa Webb | Ms L Treloar | 54kg | $201.00 |
Barrier 6 perfect for Strathalbyn on-pace bias, class drop from open race, proven soft record. Handles fast tempo with finishing strength. Top pick despite favoritism due to clear form edge in weak maiden.
Second-up from spell, barrier 8 ideal for on-pace track bias, light weight. Improving trajectory suits fast tempo maiden. Excellent place claims behind form leader Forever A Diamond.
Fresh, likely on-speed runner for Strathalbyn midweek pattern. Limited form not penalised per maiden rule; map and speed key positives in fast tempo.
Pannell booking signals intent, barrier 7 suits bias despite backmarker style.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Roadking | 5 | Andrew Stead | Ms R Day | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Forever A Diamond | 6 | Brooke King | Ms R Day | 53.5kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 13 | Lady Biv | 3 | Emily Finnegan | Bob Richard | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 15 | Magna Torino | 11 | Alysha Warren | S G Padman | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Radiant Knight | 7 | Todd Pannell | Matthew Raymond Barkla | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Khorasan | 4 | Margaret Collett | S G Padman | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Road To The City | 9 | Alyssa Webb | Jarrod Lynch | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Minya Murra | 8 | Rochelle Milnes | Sarah Rutten | 55kg | $3.10 |
| 9th | 1 | Hasta La Wizard | 14 | Stacey Metcalfe | Ms N Irwin | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Charlie Diva | 13 | Sairyn Fawke | T Kaesler | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Bass Coast Flyer | 2 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 53kg | $18.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Wealthy Winston | 15 | Taylor Johnstone | A J Gluyas | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 13th | 6 | To Catch A Spieth | 1 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Garret Lynch | 57kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Dashing Fountain | 12 | Connor Murtagh | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Fear The Zou | 10 | Dylan Caboche | John Hyam | 55kg |
Barrier 2 perfect for Strathalbyn's inside/on-pace bias (moderate strength), midfield map in moderate-slow tempo. Jolly stable reliable, Toeroek strong at track.
Moderate-slow tempo favours strong finishers like her BM78 6th.
Barrier 1 premier for Strathalbyn inside bias, significant class drop aids. Soft track suited (3 wins from 9), recent 3rd Oakbank staying trip shows fitness. Can settle handy in leaders group (1,2), moderate tempo helps.
Barrier 3 suits bias, light 55kg, handy speed map. Big overlay.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Mikki Tango | 9 | Todd Pannell | M W Lewis | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Eight On The Dot | 11 | Andrew Stead | Scott Whittle | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Harsh | 2 | Jake Toeroek | R & C Jolly | 56kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 4 | Peta's Heart | 5 | Will Price | Will Clarken | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Bush Inference | 7 | S H Sit | Byron Cozamanis | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Sentimental Flame | 8 | Campbell Rawiller | Travis Doudle | 61kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Grand Maxim | 10 | Brooke King | Peter Nolan | 53.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Retourne | 1 | Connor Murtagh | Ms C Rose | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Warrandyte Road | 3 | Sophie Potter | G P Moody | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Shearman Dyer | 6 | Rochelle Milnes | Ms P Trenwith | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 2 | Quick Qudos | 4 | Alysha Warren | B J Davis | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
Progressive 3yo from top stable with sharp trial form at Strathalbyn. Second up suitability proven. Clear form standout despite barrier.
Impressive debut winner on Soft 5 just 19 days ago. Jolly/Potter stable in form with multiple runners here. Light weight and freshness key positives for on-speed Strathalbyn track. Strong place claims behind top pick.
Prime position with barrier 3 in likely fast tempo suiting on-speed Strathalbyn bias. Recent placings show competitiveness. Gear change adds intrigue but map/form combo makes solid top-3 contender.
Proven Strathalbyn performer (3:1-1-0) ideally drawn to lead/control tempo on on-speed track. Massive overlay for exotics in volatile BM58.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Like A Drifter | 13 | Tala Hutchinson | D Clarken & O Macgillivray | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | Over Yonder | 3 | Caitlyn Munro | B J Davis | 62kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Justacclaim | 5 | Anna Jordsjo | Ryan Hannemann | 60.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Tanna | 4 | Connor Murtagh | R Daniel & T Stanbury | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Heart Of The Med | 9 | Rochelle Milnes | David Jolly & Justin Potter | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Cosmic Interlude | 8 | Alysha Warren | Sarah Rutten | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Aloha Blue | 1 | Todd Pannell | Kate Halliday | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Sontay | 6 | Polly Brewster | Tyson Cowan | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Rideau | 7 | Alyssa Webb | Garret Lynch | 62kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Power Of Time | 14 | A J Clarken | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Empire Grace | 11 | Sophie Potter | David Jolly & Justin Potter | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Flyin' For Us | 2 | Jemma Gutte | Ms E Hubbard | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Nosie By Nature | 12 | Taylor Johnstone | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Cool The Jets | 10 | Brooke King | Jyi Lukey | 57.5kg |
Barrier 8 suits inside/middle bias, midfield map perfect for Strathalbyn's on-speed midweek profile and moderate-fast tempo. Soft 5 record solid (0-1-1), blinkers back enhance focus.
Barrier 4 ideal for inside bias and likely leader role in on-speed track. Reliable connections boost confidence.
Fitness from regular racing suits midweek Strathalbyn.
Improving trend, midfield map ideal for track's 400m key. Recent 7th forgivable; soft experience and local knowledge provide edge in volatile BM56.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Carashan Chloe | 2 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Loca Bella | 8 | Jason Holder | A J Gluyas | 56.5kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Fleurieu Flipper | 6 | Stacey Metcalfe | Paul Carey | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Kikkuli | 4 | Kayla Crowther | Will Clarken | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 5 | Belle From Hell | 11 | Connor Murtagh | Garret Lynch | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Sadler's Song | 9 | Will Price | Natalie Moody | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 11 | American Trouble | 5 | Lauren Stojakovic | Nikki Gordon | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Little Outlaw | 3 | Harry Grace | S & J Jaensch | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Taraashoq | 7 | Jemma Gutte | Jyi Lukey | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Enciphering | 10 | Brooke King | Grant Kluske | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 11th | 12 | Six Stars | 1 | Dylan Caboche | Alexander Justice | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Lady Emilia | 12 | Margaret Collett | Ms M Hodge | 54kg | $101.00 |
Soft track record 4:0-1-0 acceptable. Maps midfield but finishing strength overcomes fast tempo bias towards on-pacers.
Solid Strathalbyn record (6:1-1-1), soft performer (8:2-1-0).
Local specialist with standout Strathalbyn stats (10:2-1-1, T/D 7:1-1-1). Barrier 6 ideal for on-speed bias, recent win shows fitness. Strong place chance in provincial BM62.
Solid local record (5:1-0-1, T/D 2:1-0-0), wet tracker (soft/heavy 4:2-1-0).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Global Turn | 10 | Will Price | P Stokes | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Divine Fire | 7 | Harry Grace | Stephen Theodore | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Headphones | 13 | Connor Murtagh | Judy Streets | 61.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Silver Lifestyle | 1 | Lauren Stojakovic | Francis Smith | 59.5kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 12 | Commander Meroo | 8 | J F Macmillan | 54kg | $41.00 | |
| 6th | 5 | Ironbar | 3 | Jason Holder | Luke O'Connor | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Tripod Terror | 5 | Campbell Rawiller | Chris Bieg | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Grinzinger Ace | 6 | Dylan Caboche | Ms E Hubbard | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 7 | Whatsanamegeorge | 4 | Caitlyn Munro | R & C Jolly | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Alekhine's Gun | 11 | Stacey Metcalfe | Shae Norton | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Sandastan | 12 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Tour De Moon | 9 | Jake Toeroek | Shayne & Chelsea Cahill | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Casino Showgirl | 2 | Will Clarken | 55.5kg |
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