Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Sunday 3 May 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Sale. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The Luke Nolen booking represents significant stable confidence, and the horse has proven suitability for the Good 4 surface. While limited to one start, the quality of that performance and elite connections make this the standout selection.
Thalestris represents quality breeding and stable preparation, with the Freedman team having strong first-up statistics.
From Yesterday represents the unknown quantity from an elite stable. Busuttin & Young have strong debut records, and Jake Noonan's recent form is encouraging.
Gathers No Stone offers value based on consistent recent placings and proven track form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Thalestris | 5 | Damien Thornton | A & S Freedman | 57.5kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 6 | Ulfberht | 11 | Luke Nolen | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Gathers No Stone | 3 | Jason Maskiell | Shawn Mathrick | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 11 | From Yesterday | 8 | Jake Noonan | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Barossa Bourbon | 1 | Brad Rawiller | Ms S Trolove | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Tiger Fox | 2 | Teodore Nugent | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Gold Nugget | 10 | Ruby Lamont | Ms S Trolove | 54.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 5 | The Dorkstar | 7 | Koby Jennings | Ms S Trolove | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Cheeky Doll | 4 | Sheridan Clarke | W J Wood | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 3 | On The Loose | 9 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Tamatoa | 6 | Thomas Stockdale | Rick Pinsent | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Sparkling Award | 12 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55.5kg |
The Freedman stable excels with first-up runners, and despite the wide draw, the quality edge should prevail in this maiden field.
Theatrical Queen brings consistent form and the perfect barrier draw for Sale's on-speed track. Her recent placings show she's competitive at this level, and the inside barrier gives her every chance to be prominent early.
Profile represents value with the Hayes stable's maiden-winning ability and Radley's exceptional Sale record. The light weight and inside barrier provide tactical advantages, though recent form is concerning.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | High Ambitions | 4 | Teodore Nugent | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Posh Diamante | 6 | Ben Kennedy | P Stokes | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Lochend Princess | 2 | Ruby Lamont | Paul Worthington | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Theatrical Queen | 1 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 6 | Fulham Fox | 7 | Sheridan Clarke | Ms R Kelly | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Expanding Power | 8 | Theodore Ladd | E Jusufovic | 56kg | $3.70 |
| 7th | 10 | Profile | 3 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Nielsen Park | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Doctorate | 5 | Koby Jennings | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 58kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Dark Galaxy | 10 | Jake Noonan | Dean Williams | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Glisk | 5 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg |
The mare is improving with each run and drops in class today.
The inside barrier is crucial at Sale where early position matters. Gear changes and quality jockey suggest stable confidence despite winless record.
Dr Davinci offers value based on the quality jockey booking and significant class drop.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | So You Excel | 3 | Molly Bourke | Tim Hughes | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Duntulm Lass | 1 | Damien Thornton | J D Sadler | 57.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 1 | Dr Davinci | 2 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 8 | Pasifae | 7 | Teodore Nugent | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Jupiter's Girl | 6 | Caitlin Hollowood | N J Harnett | 54.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Assertive Sway | 8 | Ruby Lamont | Ms R Kelly | 54.5kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Nomorekaye | 4 | Jackson Radley | Luke Oliver | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Overcast | 5 | Luke Nolen | E & D Browne | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Stoneage Romeo | 8 | Nathan Dunn | 59.5kg |
The forward barrier suits Sale's on-pace bias perfectly.
Lightly raced filly showing clear improvement with a strong heavy track second last start. The step up in distance is the main concern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Ballistic Romeo | 3 | Thomas Stockdale | Jason Warren | 59.5kg | $1.55 |
| 2nd | 6 | Motherduck | 4 | Ben Kennedy | Kerry Farrugia | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Always Shining | 8 | Koby Jennings | Brent Butcher | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Dempsey | 7 | Sheridan Clarke | E P Francese | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Ivy Princess | 2 | Ruby Lamont | R J Meunier | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Now Perform | 6 | Caitlin Hollowood | C G Murray | 54.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 8 | The New Deel | 5 | Sally Wynne | Adam Hanley | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Who'llstoplorraine | 1 | Melea Castle | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| Scr | 4 | Fenestella | 7 | Teodore Nugent | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 57.5kg |
Last start winner stepping up in grade but showing the right form profile. The Hayes stable is renowned for having horses ready when they step up, and the jockey booking of Rawiller adds confidence. While the wide barrier is a concern at Sale, his early speed should allow him to overcome it.
The form horse based on his last start victory at this exact track and distance. His Sale record is solid and he's proven he can handle the 1717m trip. The light weight and recent winning form make him a genuine threat, though his overall consistency remains a question mark.
His inside barrier is a significant advantage at Sale where early position is crucial. The recent close third suggests he's ready to win again, though the class rise adds some risk.
The addition of winkers for the first time could unlock improvement, and her barrier position suits Sale's bias perfectly. While inconsistent, her best form suggests she can be competitive at this level.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Bit Of Shoosh | 9 | Brad Rawiller | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 5 | Grand Sage | 10 | Ruby Lamont | R C Manning | 54.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Nile Crocodile | 7 | Nadia Daniels | Ms M Wells | 54.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Hotinherre | 3 | Theodore Ladd | Charlotte Littlefield | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Acheter | 2 | Jake Noonan | A W Noonan | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Count Of Toulouse | 1 | Jackson Radley | Dale Short | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 7th | 11 | Anything But | 4 | Yoko Ota | R C Manning | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Stella Cantante | 5 | Caitlin Hollowood | N J Harnett | 51kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Bishop Rock | 8 | Sheridan Clarke | Susie Wells | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Corona Lad | 2 | Nathan Dunn | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Shogun Express | 6 | Luke Nolen | Patrick Payne | 59kg |
Cavern presents as the most reliable winning chance despite the class rise. The Hayes stable excels with first-up runners, and his maiden win at Bendigo showed genuine ability. The gelding operation and ideal barrier position enhance his prospects in what appears a moderate BM62 field.
Outer Banks offers excellent value after his impressive maiden win. While the class rise is substantial, his recent form and Rawiller's booking indicate stable confidence in the step up.
The gear change and distance suitability are encouraging, though the long spell and wide barrier present challenges in a competitive field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Sweet Jasmine | 6 | Caitlin Hollowood | Luke Oliver | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Outer Banks | 7 | Brad Rawiller | E & D Browne | 60kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 4 | Cavern | 4 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Dani California | 10 | Ben Kennedy | Shannon Roughan | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Preservator | 8 | Jason Maskiell | K J Fythe | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Blondie's Toronado | 9 | Teodore Nugent | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Auckland | 3 | Dylan Dean | Simone Walker | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Lord Paramount | 1 | Ruby Lamont | Ms S Trolove | 51kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Bear Champ | 11 | Jake Noonan | D Meagher | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Firerated | 5 | Alexander Rae | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Forever With Ned | 2 | Luke Nolen | Patrick Payne | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | De La Rocha | 12 | Nadia Daniels | D J Cave | 54kg |
La Belle Grande stands out with a perfect record at Sale (1-1-0) and an unblemished 3-0-0 record at 1400m. The booking of Damien Thornton indicates stable confidence despite the weight rise.
The significant weight advantage and strong jockey booking at Sale make her an interesting roughie chance in what appears an open race.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Perfect Ten | 2 | Joe Bowditch | Ms N Burke | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | La Belle Grande | 3 | Damien Thornton | G Eurell | 61kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Sunset Beauty | 4 | Dakotah Keane | T Kilgower | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 12 | She Nailed It | 12 | Molly Bourke | Tim Hughes | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Imponderable | 13 | Thomas Stockdale | A & S Freedman | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Korobeiniki | 7 | Caitlin Hollowood | N J Harnett | 61kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Befuddle | 9 | Bree Temple | J D Sadler | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 8th | 8 | Mozzoni | 5 | Teodore Nugent | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Stellar Mofeed | 6 | Jake Noonan | K L Corstens | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 10th | 11 | Miss Tramell | 1 | Koby Jennings | T Kilgower | 59kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Fearless Writer | 11 | Jackson Radley | A R McGregor | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Go Left | 10 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 60kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Gracious Diva | 8 | Jason Maskiell | Susie Wells | 59kg |
Second up from a spell with Thomas Stockdale aboard, this rising 3YO gelding by Lonhro has shown quality in limited opportunities.
Normandy Lass showed good form with a close third at Pakenham and has a solid record at 1000m. The Patrick Moloney combination has been successful, and she's shown ability at this level. However, the wide barrier is a significant concern at Sale where inside runners dominate.
Saluted drops significantly in class after competing in Open company and has an excellent first-up record. The 3YO filly showed quality form in higher grades with multiple placings and wins.
Volatile has a perfect record at Sale with 2 wins from 2 starts, making him the only proven winner at this track. The good barrier draw should help him get into a forward position.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Cabriole | 3 | Thomas Stockdale | A & S Freedman | 59kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 6 | Normandy Lass | 11 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Riproar | 6 | Reece Goodwin | 60kg | $9.00 | |
| 4th | 8 | Volatile | 7 | Jason Maskiell | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Manhattan Thunder | 8 | Bree Temple | J D Sadler | 55kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Conflict | 14 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Empressive Enuff | 5 | Brad Rawiller | D Binaisse | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Saluted | 13 | Dakotah Keane | R D Griffiths | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Wicked Storm | 1 | Patrick Payne | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Caffettiera | 2 | Damien Thornton | A & S Freedman | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Hey Kleine Maus | 4 | Joe Bowditch | Gavin Bedggood | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Meisho | 10 | Jake Noonan | T Busuttin & N Young | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Flat Chat | 12 | Teodore Nugent | Colin Scott | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Maya's Ace | 9 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 53.5kg |
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