Punt like a Pro, without the know!
South Australia · Friday 8 May 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Port Augusta. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Otto's Dream represents the best winning chance despite being first up from a spell. The gelding showed clear distance ability when third at 1600m at Kilmore, and the strong Lynch/Hutchinson combination provides confidence. The blinkers removal should help settling patterns, and the So You Think breeding is ideal for this staying trip. While inexperienced, the form and connections suggest readiness.
Little One offers solid each-way value with consistent recent form and the significant advantage of barrier 1. The gelding has been competitive in similar maiden company and the gear change to visors may provide the edge needed. The inside draw is crucial at Port Augusta where forward position is vital.
Conjoin brings proven Port Augusta form with a second placing last start, and the Campbell Rawiller booking suggests stable confidence. Place prospects better than win chances.
The gear changes and inside barrier provide tactical advantages, though fitness after 52 days remains a query.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Otto's Dream | 8 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 6 | Little One | 1 | Alyssa Webb | Christopher Harrison | 55.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 4 | Nouveau Marche | 6 | Dylan Caboche | Jason Allen | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Conjoin | 4 | Caitlin Tootell | Larry McMahon | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 5 | Ashreign | 2 | Sairyn Fawke | Waylon Hornhardt | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Toast For Becky | 3 | Wesley Cave | Ms S Ratsch | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Genre | 7 | Jemma Gutte | Larry McMahon | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Bandicoot | 5 | Lauren Stojakovic | Trent & Laura Allen | 58kg | $101.00 |
The filly is second up from a spell where she previously placed, drops significantly in class, and draws ideally in barrier 3.
Social Dancer brings the best Port Augusta form with two placings from four starts including recent 2nd and 4th. The mare has proven 1200m ability and benefits from light weight. While the wide barrier is concerning, her track record and consistent form make her a strong threat.
First Feeling showed improvement with a recent 3rd at this track and benefits from a significant class drop. The mare has a reasonable placing record and draws well in barrier 4. While winless, the class relief and recent Port Augusta form make her a solid each-way chance.
The mare has shown ability with three placings including a recent close 2nd.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Dragon Fish | 5 | Dylan Caboche | Waylon Hornhardt | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Foxy Gisella | 2 | Caitlin Tootell | Travis Doudle | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Road To The City | 1 | Polly Brewster | Jarrod Lynch | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 3 | To Catch A Spieth | 11 | Margaret Collett | Garret Lynch | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Social Dancer | 9 | Alyssa Webb | Christopher Harrison | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Empress Jupiter | 10 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Gerace | 6 | Sairyn Fawke | Trent & Laura Allen | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Macspark | 7 | Shuichi Terachi | Jason Allen | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 6 | First Feeling | 4 | Wesley Cave | Ms S Ratsch | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Charlie Diva | 8 | S H Sit | T Kaesler | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Neverends | 3 | Ashlee Stone | W A Bogarts | 52kg | $4.80 |
| Scr | 9 | Child's Play | 10 | Lauren Stojakovic | Trent & Laura Allen | 55.5kg |
His last start second at Gawler was a strong effort, and he's shown consistent placing form.
Augusta Rock brings significant local knowledge with 9 wins from 37 starts at Port Augusta. The class drop from Restricted 54 to Restricted 56 is favorable, and his distance record shows he can handle 1600m. However, recent form has been disappointing with wide losing margins, and at 10 years old, he may be past his peak.
The 4-year-old gelding has shown glimpses of ability and the weight allocation suits. However, his overall record is concerning and he's yet to win at this distance, making him a speculative chance.
Her track record at Port Augusta includes 2 wins, and the significant weight advantage could help.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Peerless Lad | 10 | Caitlyn Munro | D E Oxlade | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Augusta Rock | 3 | Sophie Potter | Kate Halliday | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 1 | Sir Panama | 5 | Sairyn Fawke | Christopher Harrison | 60kg | $2.25 |
| 4th | 7 | Little Outlaw | 1 | Alyssa Webb | S & J Jaensch | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Knight Dancer | 4 | Margaret Collett | J F Macmillan | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Reigning Star | 7 | Shuichi Terachi | T L Day | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Shinohara | 8 | Caitlin Tootell | Brian Lear | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Hamilton Brown | 9 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Lady Tucan | 6 | Polly Brewster | Danny Penna | 52kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Retrospection | 2 | Lauren Stojakovic | Trent & Laura Allen | 59kg | $71.00 |
The slight class drop and favourable barrier position enhance her prospects despite jockey concerns.
I'm Kenny brings exceptional local knowledge with an outstanding Port Augusta record and last-start victory at this venue.
Star Casino offers solid each-way value with an exceptional record at this track and distance. The wide barrier is a concern but his proven local record provides confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Gusmao | 1 | Sophie Potter | Kylie McKerlie | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Star Casino | 7 | S H Sit | Travis Doudle | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Footprints | 2 | Wesley Cave | T L Day | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Holder Maid | 6 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Sea Roads | 4 | Alyssa Webb | Christopher Harrison | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Explicable | 5 | Margaret Collett | Garret Lynch | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 4 | I'm Kenny | 3 | Caitlyn Munro | Darren & Aimee Magro | 58kg | $7.00 |
Last start winner at this track over similar distance gives Ti Tree Royal a significant edge. The Lynch/Webb combination has proven effective, and the gelding drops weight while stepping up marginally in class. His recent form suggests he's found his mark.
Star Decorum's track specialization and recent close second over this exact course and distance makes her a strong threat. Her consistency at Port Augusta and proven ability at 1498m outweighs the fitness concern from the 27-day break.
Fox Dunnett's recent win and proven stamina for this distance makes him a live chance despite the wide draw. The Lynch stable is in form and Hutchinson knows the horse well, having ridden him to recent success.
Belle Inferno's strong distance record and gear change back to blinkers suggests improvement is possible.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Ti Tree Royal | 8 | Alyssa Webb | Garret Lynch | 56kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 5 | Notmeanttobe | 6 | Sairyn Fawke | Waylon Hornhardt | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Duck Duck Duck | 10 | Dylan Caboche | Jason Allen | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Fox Dunnett | 9 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 54kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 9 | Star Decorum | 4 | Caitlyn Munro | Darren & Aimee Magro | 53kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Royalz | 7 | S H Sit | T R Montgomerie | 52kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Belle Inferno | 3 | Sophie Potter | B J Davis | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Melodia Legend | 2 | Campbell Rawiller | Garret Lynch | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Elegant Man | 1 | Lauren Stojakovic | T R Montgomerie | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 8 | The Streaker | 5 | Shuichi Terachi | Jason Allen | 55kg | $101.00 |
Shikanic's exceptional Port Augusta record (40% strike rate) and fresh win last start make him the standout. The inside barrier suits his racing pattern perfectly, and despite poor second-up statistics, his track dominance and current form edge outweigh this concern in a moderate BM58 field.
The significant class drop and distance suitability are major positives, though the wide barrier and inexperienced jockey booking present challenges in a speed-favoured race.
Gingermac offers value as a last-start Port Augusta winner with strong connections.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Bjarne | 4 | Lauren Stojakovic | B J Jones | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | All Clubs | 5 | Sophie Potter | Waylon Hornhardt | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Shikanic | 2 | Campbell Rawiller | Peter Nolan | 58.5kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 13 | Mine All Mine | 6 | Alyssa Webb | J F Macmillan | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Poetic Whisper | 10 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Inner Sanctum | 3 | Wesley Cave | Danny Penna | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Agressive Bee | 7 | Caitlin Tootell | D B Bonetti | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Gingermac | 8 | S H Sit | D J McMahon | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Over Yonder | 11 | Ashlee Stone | B J Davis | 60.5kg | $3.50 |
| 10th | 4 | Raymond's Reward | 9 | Sairyn Fawke | T R Montgomerie | 60kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Golden Tunes | 12 | Margaret Collett | Justin Pickering | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Deploy And Destroy | 1 | Caitlyn Munro | Ms H J Smith | 54kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Rideau | 10 | Alyssa Webb | Garret Lynch | 62.5kg |
Lakehurst presents as the most reliable winning chance with the crucial barrier 1 draw on a track heavily favouring inside runners. The inside bias at Port Augusta strongly favours his racing pattern.
Samanth offers strong claims with barrier 2 perfectly suiting the inside bias. Her recent Port Augusta win demonstrates track suitability, and consistent form suggests she can be competitive again.
The inside barrier suits the track bias, and the strong jockey/trainer combination provides confidence. However, the poor last start and top weight create doubt about winning chances.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Lakehurst | 1 | Sophie Potter | Kate Halliday | 56kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Samanth | 2 | Lauren Stojakovic | T R Montgomerie | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Super Sunny Seeya | 12 | Alyssa Webb | Christopher Harrison | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Never Surrender | 3 | S H Sit | D J McMahon | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Avanzo | 4 | Jemma Gutte | Danny Penna | 50kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Archdeacon | 10 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 53.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Hot Off | 11 | Margaret Collett | Ms S Ratsch | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Lightly Sparkled | 7 | Caitlin Tootell | Garret Lynch | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Hedged Your Bets | 9 | Wesley Cave | T L Day | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Sumadartson | 5 | Dylan Caboche | Mark Moosha | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Wandering Eye | 6 | Sairyn Fawke | Christopher Harrison | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Eastside Diamond | 8 | Polly Brewster | Mark Moosha | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Princess Now | 13 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Garret Lynch | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Astromancer | 14 | Ms H J Smith | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Sengoki | 14 | Danny Penna | 54kg |
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