Soft record solid (6:0-1-2), barrier 5 suits fast tempo/midfield map. Strong place chance.
New South Wales · Tuesday 5 May 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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Tony Sweeney Memorial Country Boosted Mdn Hcp
Wet form 3:0-1-0 handles conditions, barrier 6 ideal for fast tempo. Recent fade but underlying speed strong; value in top 3 finish.
Soft record 1:0-1-0 perfect for conditions. Improving trend, class drop, fast tempo suits strong finisher despite wide draw.
Light weight, backmarker map suits long Taree straight/fast tempo.
- 1st4KissavosLiberty Smyth$1.35
- 2nd10Nulkaba StarLuke Rolls$10.00
- 3rd11Sweet MarleneLeanne Boyd$11.00
- 4th5SunstazJon Grisedale$8.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Kissavos | 4 | Liberty Smyth | Ms J Graham | 55.5kg | $1.35 |
| 2nd | 10 | Nulkaba Star | 2 | Luke Rolls | J A Sylvester | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Sweet Marlene | 7 | Leanne Boyd | Cassandra Schmidt | 53kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Sunstaz | 5 | Jon Grisedale | D L Matts | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Little Bunji | 1 | Grady Spokes | Ms V McLennan | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Probing | 6 | Andrew Gibbons | R J Agnew | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Ms Wicked Showgirl | 3 | Teighan Worsnop | R J Agnew | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Egyptian Lass | 8 | Grace Palmer | Samantha McGuren | 52kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Markwell Topsort | 10 | Joseph Burges | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Funky Cold Medina | 6 | G N Nielsen | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Gawking About | 3 | Joseph Burges | 56kg |
Sky International Mdn Plate
Barrier 5 ideal for Taree Soft 7 with +3m rail, moderate-fast tempo suits forward position. Soft track exposure without negatives. Best winning chance.
Barrier 2 ideal for Taree Soft 7, long straight suits backmarker with speed. Class drop from Lees stable adds appeal in low-reliability maiden.
3rd Grafton Soft 7). Light weight and fitness progression suit Soft 7 tempo.
- 1st7KoritsiChad Lever$2.10
- 2nd5DellucyYvette Lewis$13.00
- 3rd11Wootton PleaseWilliam A Stanley$3.10
- 4th3Cherry DreamJenny Duggan$10.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Koritsi | 5 | Chad Lever | Ms K Gavenlock | 58kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 5 | Dellucy | 8 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Wootton Please | 2 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 3 | Cherry Dream | 4 | Jenny Duggan | Allan Kehoe | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Coolriver Fergie | 3 | Luke Rolls | J A Sylvester | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Frogmore | 1 | Rory Hutchings | P M Perry | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Mini Boo | 6 | Raymond Spokes | P Cheers | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Been There | 7 | Mitchell Bell | D Lane | 58kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Airburst | 7 | Paul Snowden | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Pressipitating | 8 | Samantha McGuren | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Royal Botanic | 11 | K A Lees | 58kg |
Friday 5 June Corey Brown Cup Mdn Plate
Fast tempo suits midfield settling; selected ahead of beaten maidens despite no history per Maiden/Insufficient Form Rule.
Soft record 2:0-1-0 and Taree experience 2:0-1-0 add appeal in fast tempo suiting leaders.
Perry intent. Jockey Stanley peaking; wide draw manageable at spacious Taree with long straight.
Ultra-fresh after 6th at Newcastle; gear change signals intent. Backmarker map suits Taree's long straight despite barrier 11. Overlay in soft maiden where stable form trumps limited exposure.
- 1st10YesspeciallyBen Looker$1.80
- 2nd1Bonjour BillMatthew Bennett$13.00
- 3rd5Prince Of WantsLuke Rolls$17.00
- 4th11Torpedo TubeMikayla Weir$17.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Yesspecially | 7 | Ben Looker | Paul Snowden | 59kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Bonjour Bill | 2 | Matthew Bennett | Grant Jobson | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Prince Of Wants | 4 | Luke Rolls | R J Agnew | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Torpedo Tube | 6 | Mikayla Weir | Andrew Macdonald | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Saturn Rising | 3 | Teighan Worsnop | B M Lazzarini | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Seven Wonders | 11 | William A Stanley | P M Perry | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 7th | 6 | Rebellious Dream | 5 | Chad Lever | Nick Mitchell | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Nikody's Casper | 1 | Kacie Adams | P Cheers | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Foxwedge Arrow | 8 | Grace Palmer | L J Fairhall | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 4 | My Little Red Fox | 10 | Raymond Spokes | G Prosser | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Colorado Tycoon | 9 | Jenny Duggan | J A Sprague | 59kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Incremental | 6 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Refreshment | 10 | Matthew Smith | 59kg |
Built Smart Plate (C1)
Consistent recent placings (543922) from good gates, barrier 1 ideal for Taree soft with inside bias potential. Weight suitability high, moderate-fast tempo favours its closing style over long straight.
Still strong place contender in balanced field.
Midfield map suits moderate-fast tempo.
Heavy record includes placing, won prior maiden Grafton. Wide draw risk but value roughy in high-volatility CL1 with wet potential; backmarkers can win Taree's long straight.
- 1st11Simply GoldMitchell Bell$1.60
- 2nd8Spacetime LegendGrant Buckley$9.00
- 3rd6Legs PowerMikayla Weir$51.00
- 4th2FarraigeJenny Duggan$31.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Simply Gold | 9 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | Spacetime Legend | 5 | Grant Buckley | Joel Wilkes | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Legs Power | 8 | Mikayla Weir | Andrew Macdonald | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Farraige | 3 | Jenny Duggan | D Wagstaff | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Master Of War | 1 | Rory Hutchings | Matthew Smith | 56.5kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 9 | On Any Tuesday | 4 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Thinkin' Bo You | 10 | Liberty Smyth | D Simonetta | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Argerich | 11 | Raymond Spokes | P Cheers | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Kitsilano | 7 | Teighan Worsnop | M J Robinson | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 17 | Fire Island | 2 | Luke Rolls | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 16 | The Big Ticket | 6 | Kacie Adams | Tom Higgins | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Divine Effort | 12 | Samantha McGuren | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | It's Not Over | 15 | K A Lees | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Pharoah Queen | 2 | Sara Ryan | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Tormanzor | 14 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Chaithnia | 11 | Matthew Smith | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Flycatcher | 16 | Ms J Lynch | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Pathelia | 7 | John Bannister | 55kg |
CRT Taree & Wingham Produce (Bm66)
Soft record 10:2-1-3, perfect local stats (1:1-0-0 T/D). Moderate-fast tempo and long Taree straight favour her closing speed. Elite form trumps weight query on soft.
Moderate-fast tempo allows forward settle. Not top form pick due to Off The Scale's proven win here but clear place threat.
Proven course specialist ran 2nd to Off The Scale in this exact race latest on Soft 6. Soft 7-8 suits better than heavy, backmarker map ok with Taree long straight. Value in top 3 despite wide draw, consistent place form.
Gear tweak (blinkers again) adds appeal for stamina test.
- 1st2TalanaLiberty Smyth$12.00
- 2nd4AmaroneMadeline Owen$4.40
- 3rd9Discreet LadyGrace Palmer$16.00
- 4th1Off The ScaleGrady Spokes$6.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Talana | 6 | Liberty Smyth | Sally Taylor | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Amarone | 1 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 9 | Discreet Lady | 3 | Grace Palmer | Tom Higgins | 52kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Off The Scale | 8 | Grady Spokes | Lou Mary | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Yorikiri | 4 | Mikayla Weir | P M Perry | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Contaldo | 10 | Kacie Adams | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Buffett | 2 | Luke Rolls | P J Kelly | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Clubman | 7 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Thebes | 5 | Chad Lever | Ms K Gavenlock | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 7 | Ken'ker | 11 | Jenny Duggan | D Wagstaff | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Oakfield Peewee | 9 | Rory Hutchings | D Lane | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Queen Of Tayrona | 10 | G N Nielsen | 55kg |
Friday 5 June Wingham Cup (Bm58)
Recent form solid (2nd prior), Grady Spokes strong combo. Fast tempo suits midfield map, soft record 6:1-1-0 reliable.
Class drop from C1, Bell in career-best form. Soft record unproven but speed map suits late charge. Not selected over Fierceness due to recency edge, but clear threat.
Barrier 3 suits fast tempo at Taree, where long straight rewards strong finishers. Soft specialists preferred in BM58 volatility.
Mosgiel Daisy value roughy with unmatched Taree exposure (19:3-1-2) and proven wetter (Heavy 11:3-1-1), ideal if track deteriorates to Heavy 8. Class drop helps in volatile BM58, barrier 6 perfect for tempo.
- 1st1Silver TempestLiberty Smyth$6.50
- 2nd5Royal TeensBen Looker$15.00
- 3rd10Think I'm IrishJenny Duggan$26.00
- 4th6Mosgiel DaisyLuke Rolls$4.80
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Silver Tempest | 6 | Liberty Smyth | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Royal Teens | 2 | Ben Looker | Terry Evans | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Think I'm Irish | 7 | Jenny Duggan | D Wagstaff | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Mosgiel Daisy | 4 | Luke Rolls | M J Robinson | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 11 | Whiskers | 3 | Kacie Adams | P J Kelly | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Coco Dreaming | 9 | Grady Spokes | Sally Taylor | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 15 | The Comanche | 8 | Matthew Bennett | Grant Jobson | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Sunday | 1 | Grant Buckley | Simone Thompson | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Wilderness Star | 5 | Grace Palmer | Ms A Lee | 53kg | $8.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Nikody's Binks | 10 | Raymond Spokes | P Cheers | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 7 | St Faith's | 12 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 12th | 14 | Look At Mego | 11 | Mikayla Weir | R Simonetta | 56kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Barcelona Express | 13 | D L Matts | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Fierceness | 3 | Matthew Smith | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Parfumier | 13 | Darren Treacy | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Seething Chuck | 8 | Ms K Owen | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Posh Annie | 11 | M N Howard | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Nikody's Diego | 2 | P Cheers | 55kg |
Cafe Nosh Country Boosted (Bm58)
Top pick on recent BM58 win at Port Macquarie on Soft 7, beating similar field. Strong Taree record (8 starts, 1 win) and barrier 2 perfect for soft track inside bias at country sprint. Form trumps weak jockey stats.
Heavy record (6:1-1-1) ideal if track deteriorates to Heavy 8. Barrier 5 suits midfield run in fast tempo. Solid each-way but edged by Where's The Fire's track form and win freshness. Not top pick as recent win lacking.
Barrier 1 huge plus on Soft 7 Taree with +3m rail favouring inside paths. Leader in fast tempo map, soft experience suits. Reliable place chance.
Recent Class 2 placing shows ability, distance suited. Class rise risk but fast tempo Taree sprint rewards speed.
- 1st5Where's The FireMatthew Bennett$4.60
- 2nd1Ensign ParkerGabrielle Johnston$4.00
- 3rd3DusanGrady Spokes$4.40
- 4th9DiamondsaremioBen Looker$9.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Where's The Fire | 2 | Matthew Bennett | A P Ball | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Ensign Parker | 1 | Gabrielle Johnston | L J Fairhall | 60kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Dusan | 5 | Grady Spokes | Samantha McGuren | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Diamondsaremio | 3 | Ben Looker | Sally Taylor | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Picasso's Dream | 6 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 61kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Risk Assessment | 4 | Poppie Gorton | Aiden St Vincent | 52kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Craig's One | 7 | Grant Buckley | Grant Jobson | 59kg | $4.20 |
| Scr | 2 | Jewels Statement | 9 | Samantha McGuren | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Golden Vader | 10 | Liam Ruddy | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Miss Dee Reign | 14 | J A Sylvester | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Got The Smarts | 8 | Samantha McGuren | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Sheila's Fanta Sea | 8 | Joseph Burges | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Montgolfier | 12 | Ms J Lynch | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Dubai Gold | 10 | T S Howlett | 56kg |
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