The standout form horse with two consecutive placings including a close second at Balaklava. Shows clear progression and maps to settle in the ideal first-three zone that Gawler rewards.
South Australia · Wednesday 13 May 2026
Gawler tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Gawler. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Gawler Arms Hotel Mdn Plate
Lightly raced filly with clear ability shown in recent third placing. The significant gear changes including first-time winkers suggest connections expect improvement. However, the wide barrier is a major concern at this leader-biased track.
The significant weight relief and apprentice claim create a different profile for this consistent performer. Previous placing at similar distance suggests the step up to 1706m could suit, but needs marked improvement to win.
The booking of Matthew Chadwick adds confidence, and the recent fourth here suggests she can handle the track.
- 1st11MinimiseRochelle Milnes$5.50
- 2nd6Winning All RoundTaylor Johnstone$2.00
- 3rd8Sassy SummerLauren Stojakovic$151.00
- 4th4KelorikTeagan Voorham$12.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Minimise | 11 | Rochelle Milnes | M W Lewis | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Winning All Round | 9 | Taylor Johnstone | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 57.5kg | $2.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Sassy Summer | 8 | Lauren Stojakovic | Millie Wallace | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Kelorik | 7 | Teagan Voorham | S P Gower | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Sweet Kick | 2 | Matthew Chadwick | Chris Bieg | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Friend In Me | 5 | Polly Brewster | Ms Jessica Tzaferis | 52.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Me Name's Boris | 3 | Todd Pannell | Kate Halliday | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Starcho Libre | 1 | Connor Murtagh | Justin Pickering | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Valor Bound | 10 | Caitlin Tootell | Jon O'Connor | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Arizona Wildfire | 6 | Tala Hutchinson | S & J Jaensch | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Our Audio | 4 | Dylan Caboche | John Hyam | 56kg |
Matrix Solar Solutions Mdn Plate
Despite being winless, Goldfields Grey presents the strongest winning chance. The inside barrier is crucial at leader-friendly Gawler, and his fresh record (1:0-1-0) suggests readiness. The significant class drop from metro level and gear change removal could unlock improvement.
Vamore's recent runner-up effort at Bordertown shows he's close to breaking through. The good barrier allows tactical options, and Voorham's strong Gawler record (19% strike rate) is a significant positive. The class drop and improving form trend make him a genuine winning chance.
A speculative value play based purely on the excellent barrier draw and weight advantage. At Gawler where early position is crucial, barrier 2 with the lightest weight could see this debutant prominent throughout.
- 1st3Jewels CaptainDominic Tourneur$7.00
- 2nd8Took GardnerAlysha Warren$9.50
- 3rd2Goldfields GreyJacob Opperman$2.90
- 4th6VamoreTeagan Voorham$7.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Jewels Captain | 7 | Dominic Tourneur | Sarah Rutten | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Took Gardner | 2 | Alysha Warren | S G Padman | 55.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Goldfields Grey | 1 | Jacob Opperman | M J Seyers | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 6 | Vamore | 4 | Teagan Voorham | G & N Searle & B Callanan | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Radiant Knight | 3 | Stacey Metcalfe | Matthew Raymond Barkla | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Danny's Dilemma | 5 | Taylor Johnstone | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 7th | 4 | No Need To Rush | 8 | Margaret Collett | Ms M Hodge | 58kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Platino | 6 | Todd Pannell | Michael Hickmott | 57.5kg |
Irongate Australia Mdn Plate
Her third at Morphettville Parks in BM62 company last start shows she's competitive at higher levels. The drop back to maiden grade with barrier 4 and proven Gawler form makes her the logical choice despite being winless.
Baroness Du Lac represents the powerful Will Clarken stable and impressed winning her recent trial. The first-time blinkers and gear changes suggest connections expect improvement.
Emotive has proven herself at Gawler with a second and third from two starts here. Her recent second over this distance shows she's competitive at this level. The wide barrier is a concern but her track specialisation keeps her in calculations.
Patanjali offers value based on stable strength and gear changes. P Stokes rarely runs horses without a chance, and the first-time blinkers suggest improvement expected.
- 1st9MaldivicaTeagan Voorham$3.00
- 2nd1EmotiveConnor Murtagh$3.60
- 3rd10PatanjaliWill Price$5.50
- 4th5Baroness Du LacKayla Crowther$4.60
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Maldivica | 4 | Teagan Voorham | Chris Bieg | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Emotive | 8 | Connor Murtagh | Ms E Hubbard | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 10 | Patanjali | 2 | Will Price | P Stokes | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Baroness Du Lac | 9 | Kayla Crowther | Will Clarken | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 2 | Gossiping Babushka | 5 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Judy Streets | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Supreme Valkyrie | 6 | S H Sit | M J Seyers | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Bewitching Missy | 1 | Rochelle Milnes | Natasha Storr | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Mystic Mind | 7 | Dominic Tourneur | M W Lewis | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Princess Of Smiles | 10 | Lauren Stojakovic | Robert Atkinson | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Lady Nancy | 3 | Sophie Logan | Jason Cannon | 57kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Fear The Zou | 11 | Dylan Caboche | John Hyam | 57kg |
Sportsbet Jockey Watch (Bm58)
The standout selection based on form analysis. Perfect Gawler record and rising through grades with confidence. The class rise is manageable given the strong recent form and track suitability.
Consistent place getter with good Gawler record. Blinkers back on could provide the edge needed.
Second up runner with strong Gawler credentials and improving form. Inside barrier is crucial at this track. Recent placing suggests fitness building nicely. Track record provides confidence despite class concerns.
Value play dropping in class with quality jockey booking. Recent form suggests competitive at this level. Barrier draw suits Gawler's front-running bias.
- 1st3MaxildoWill Price$6.00
- 2nd8MorlaixRochelle Milnes$4.40
- 3rd5Petit EagleKayla Crowther$10.00
- 4th4France's BoyCampbell Rawiller$5.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Maxildo | 1 | Will Price | Jon O'Connor | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Morlaix | 5 | Rochelle Milnes | S G Padman | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 5 | Petit Eagle | 4 | Kayla Crowther | Sarah Rutten | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 4 | France's Boy | 9 | Campbell Rawiller | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Robert The Puss | 7 | Tala Hutchinson | Kylie Schulz | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Causeweluvadelaide | 6 | Teagan Voorham | Sarah Rutten | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 7th | 7 | Magic Princess | 3 | Todd Pannell | Chris Bieg | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Frankel Star | 2 | Connor Murtagh | M J Seyers | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Lady Emilia | 8 | Margaret Collett | Ms M Hodge | 54kg | $151.00 |
Contract Engineering (Bm60)
Fiora Blue presents as the most reliable winning chance based on recent form and proven ability at this track and distance. The mare won her last start at Bordertown and has a strong record at Gawler (1 win from 3 starts) and at this distance (1 win, 2 places from 3 starts).
Eight On The Dot benefits from a significant class drop and draws the inside barrier which suits his racing pattern. The gelding ran second last start and has won twice at this distance previously. The barrier draw gives him every chance to settle prominently and take advantage of the class relief.
Aitch D'amico drops in class after a strong second placing last start and brings solid form credentials. The class drop should see him competitive, though the lack of wins at this specific distance is a concern.
The booking of in-form Todd Pannell is a positive, and while he faces a class rise, his recent form suggests he can handle the step up.
- 1st7Eight On The DotHarry Grace$4.60
- 2nd1Fiora BlueTeagan Voorham$7.00
- 3rd3Aitch D'amicoDylan Caboche$10.00
- 4th6Sir RandolphAlysha Warren$4.80
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Eight On The Dot | 1 | Harry Grace | Scott Whittle | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Fiora Blue | 7 | Teagan Voorham | G & N Searle & B Callanan | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Aitch D'amico | 6 | Dylan Caboche | Byron Cozamanis | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Sir Randolph | 3 | Alysha Warren | A J Clarken | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 4 | The True Believer | 10 | Alyssa Webb | Grant Young | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Eaglelou | 4 | Rochelle Milnes | Darren & Aimee Magro | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Warrandyte Road | 12 | Ashvin Goindasamy | G P Moody | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Tembu Boy | 5 | Emily Finnegan | Glenn Dix | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 12 | American Trouble | 9 | Lauren Stojakovic | Nikki Gordon | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Cuban Lord | 2 | Dominic Tourneur | Waylon Hornhardt | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Mikki Tango | 11 | Todd Pannell | M W Lewis | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Grand Maxim | 8 | Caitlin Tootell | Peter Nolan | 54.5kg | $19.00 |
Magain Fielke Real Estate Gawler Hcp (56)
Loca Bella presents as the most reliable winning chance based on recent form and connections. Her close 2nd at Strathalbyn last start demonstrates current fitness, while the proven Johnstone/Gluyas partnership provides confidence. At Gawler's leader-friendly track, her ability to settle prominently gives her the best winning chance.
Lumber Dream offers strong each-way value with his proven ability at this exact track and distance. His recent 2nd at Bordertown confirms current form, and the improving trend suggests he's building toward a win. The good barrier draw should allow him to settle in the crucial first-three zone that Gawler rewards.
Territorian brings strong recent form with his close 2nd at Clare, and the Campbell Rawiller booking suggests stable confidence. However, the wide barrier presents a significant challenge at Gawler where inside runners dominate. His class and recent form make him a threat if he can overcome the draw.
The good barrier draw and light weight provide advantages, while his recent trial suggests readiness.
- 1st6Mr TrafficantiTala Hutchinson$5.50
- 2nd11Loca BellaTaylor Johnstone$5.00
- 3rd5Hamner SpringsAlyssa Webb$13.00
- 4th10EverythingisautumnPolly Brewster$13.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Mr Trafficanti | 2 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Loca Bella | 10 | Taylor Johnstone | A J Gluyas | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Hamner Springs | 4 | Alyssa Webb | Grant Young | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Everythingisautumn | 11 | Polly Brewster | Ms Jessica Tzaferis | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Prickly Poppy | 13 | Harry Grace | Stephanie Lacy | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Lumber Dream | 7 | Connor Murtagh | Garret Lynch | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Born To Shine | 1 | Dominic Tourneur | A B Beswick | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Territorian | 12 | Campbell Rawiller | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 1 | Irlandais | 8 | Anna Jordsjo | Scott Irlam | 60kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Empress Of Soul | 9 | Alysha Warren | Gary Boyce | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Lysander | 6 | Stacey Metcalfe | Garret Lynch | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Flyway | 14 | S H Sit | Chris Bieg | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Geetee Forty | 3 | Teagan Voorham | G Richards & D Moyle | 58kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Fleurieu Flipper | 5 | Paul Carey | 55kg |
Paxton Street Self Storage Hcp (56)
The barrier 5 draw allows tactical flexibility, and the slight class drop favors. Strong jockey/horse combination with S H Sit adds confidence.
Despite the wide draw, her Gawler track record is excellent and Todd Pannell's engagement suggests stable confidence.
Sundogg ran a strong third at this track last start and has shown consistent form. The Gawler track record is solid, and Matthew Chadwick's recent form adds appeal despite the wide barrier.
- 1st3All ShotS H Sit$8.50
- 2nd6PrancethrulifeCaitlyn Munro$10.00
- 3rd5FrontpointAlyssa Webb$14.00
- 4th11Prince KuroAshvin Goindasamy$10.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | All Shot | 5 | S H Sit | Jon O'Connor | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Prancethrulife | 1 | Caitlyn Munro | Jon O'Connor | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Frontpoint | 8 | Alyssa Webb | Jarrod Lynch | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Prince Kuro | 4 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Sophie Logan | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Dora Aurora | 2 | Alysha Warren | Justin Pickering | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Fussy As | 3 | Connor Murtagh | D B Aldridge | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 9 | Sundogg | 10 | Matthew Chadwick | John Hyam | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 2 | It's Only Magic | 11 | Campbell Rawiller | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Aloha Blue | 13 | Todd Pannell | Kate Halliday | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 12 | Six Stars | 6 | Dylan Caboche | Alexander Justice | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Rocktagon | 9 | Stacey Metcalfe | Ms L Treloar | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Darlinc | 12 | Rochelle Milnes | Will Clarken | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Chilko Lake | 14 | Margaret Collett | Danny Penna | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Sengoki | 7 | Polly Brewster | Danny Penna | 51kg |
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