Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Wednesday 20 May 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Warwick Farm. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Coulter brings the strongest recent form profile with a win and two placings from his last four starts. His soft track record is excellent and the barrier 5 draw aligns perfectly with Warwick Farm's first-half-of-field bias. The Bjorn Baker/Rachel King combination adds significant confidence.
Tequisoda is second up from a spell and showed excellent form with a narrow first-up win. His soft track record is strong and the barrier 3 draw is ideal for Warwick Farm. The class rise is the main concern but his connections suggest he's ready for this level.
Spice Prawn represents the best value in the race.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Spice Prawn | 8 | Tom Sherry | Peter Snowden | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Coulter | 5 | Rachel King | Bjorn Baker | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Tequisoda | 3 | Tyler Schiller | Brad Widdup | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Sablonneuse | 7 | Brock Ryan | Ms T Bateup | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Olympian | 10 | James Mc Donald | P Messara & L Gavranich | 60.5kg | $2.30 |
| 6th | 1 | Azarax | 1 | Anna Roper | Tom Charlton | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Eleven X | 4 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Mamma Mia | 2 | Zac Lloyd | John Thompson | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Inyun | 6 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | D R Mirfin | 54kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Lipstick | 9 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 55kg |
Celtic Spy brings strong second-up credentials from a top stable and showed promise with a placing at this track. The inside barrier and soft track experience provide solid credentials for a top-three finish.
The combination of barrier, jockey and stable provides strong proxy credentials for a debutant.
The class drop from Open company and proven soft track ability make him the most likely winner despite the wide draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Our Emperor | 1 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 15 | Iommi | 4 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Exit Clause | 11 | Rachel King | J C Coyle | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Crescent King | 15 | Chad Schofield | Peter Snowden | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 10 | Like An Eagle | 12 | Tom Sherry | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 19 | Shuda Known | 5 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | K A Lees | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Billapaloola | 17 | Alysha Collett | R J Quinton | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 20 | The Autumn Choice | 20 | G Allendorf | 57kg | $61.00 | |
| 9th | 14 | Jessenya | 2 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Just To Say Hi | 7 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | G Allendorf | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Exhilaration | 6 | Andrew Adkins | John Thompson | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Celtic Spy | 9 | Regan Bayliss | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 13th | 18 | Honour Award | 8 | G Allendorf | 57kg | $51.00 | |
| 14th | 12 | Shallow Bay | 3 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 57kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Portico | 14 | Dylan Gibbons | Michael Freedman | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Glenorchy | 18 | Tyler Schiller | C J Waller | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Iambubb | 10 | Jeff Penza | M & D Kearney | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Klocke | 19 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 54kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Wild Courage | 16 | Braith Nock | C Maher | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Extremely Chic | 13 | C J Waller | 55kg |
Hello Captain brings a strong first-up profile with a win and placing from two starts, both on soft tracks. The James McDonald booking is a significant positive for this Waller-trained gelding stepping up in class. Despite the wide barrier, his proven wet-track ability and elite connections make him the most likely winner.
Bruce I Am showed good form in his two career starts, including a narrow second at Wyong over this distance. The Nash Rawiller booking adds appeal, though the lack of soft track experience is a concern on this Soft 6 surface. Still rates as a leading contender.
Fairway To Heaven comes into this race off a win at Wyong and has a strong record at the distance. Tim Clark's booking is a positive, though the filly has yet to win on soft ground. Still competitive in this field.
The Maher stable is in good form and the horse has shown ability.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Hello Captain | 4 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 59kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 8 | Nandina | 2 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Wootton Way | 3 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Bruce I Am | 7 | Nash Rawiller | Joseph Pride | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 6 | Fairway To Heaven | 8 | Tim Clark | Michael Freedman | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Lune D'excellence | 6 | Dylan Gibbons | K A Lees | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Tartaglia | 1 | Tommy Berry | Paul Snowden | 61.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Take The Rap | 5 | Rebecca Bronett Prag | N F Gardner | 60kg | |
| Scr | 2 | President | 8 | J C Coyle | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Margin Call | 10 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 61kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Attractiveness | 9 | Chad Schofield | Richard & Will Freedman | 58.5kg |
Superfabulistic is the most likely winner based on recent track and distance success at Warwick Farm. Despite the class rise, her recent form and track familiarity make her the top selection.
Hovland is a strong second pick as a second-up runner with proven ability at 1600m. The gelding placed well last start at Warwick Farm and has a solid place rate. The wide barrier is a concern but the form suggests he can overcome it.
Mojave River represents value as a class dropper with elite jockey booking. The mare has shown ability overseas and the blinkers may help.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Superfabulistic | 7 | Rachel King | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 1 | The Creator | 9 | Anna Roper | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Hovland | 10 | Zac Lloyd | Tom Charlton | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 6 | Mojave River | 6 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Scalextrics | 4 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Fioprospero | 1 | Ashley Morgan | Matthew Smith | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Sting In The Tail | 3 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Rush Attack | 2 | Shannen Llewellyn | Nathan Doyle | 55kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Azarax | 8 | Dylan Gibbons | Tom Charlton | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Full Hao | 8 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Silver Tempest | 11 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Deepwater Artist | 5 | Coriah Keatings | Matthew Kelley | 53kg |
So Suave is the most likely winner based on form. The inside barrier 1 is a major advantage at Warwick Farm's position-driven layout. Recent placings at 2100-2200m show staying ability, and James McDonald is a significant booking. Soft track record supports suitability for today's conditions.
Majorian offers strong place value. The inside barrier 2 is ideal for Warwick Farm's bias toward first-half positioning. Proven track record and soft track specialist credentials make this a key threat despite recent form concerns.
Class rise is the main concern.
Tyler Schiller's booking is a positive, and the class drop helps. Wide barrier is the main negative but value compensates.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | So Suave | 1 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 5 | Black Babylon | 4 | Tom Sherry | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Natoya | 10 | Zac Lloyd | J G Sargent | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Centenario | 16 | Zac Wadick | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Subarctic | 13 | Tyler Schiller | Matthew Smith | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Majorian | 2 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Just Flying | 15 | Coriah Keatings | R L Heathcote | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Blacklist | 5 | Tim Clark | M D Griffith | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Lupa Capitolina | 8 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Joseph Pride | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 12 | California Grass | 12 | Alysha Collett | John Thompson | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Dolce Dior | 7 | Mitch Stapleford | Peter Snowden | 52kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Saint Emilion | 9 | Nash Rawiller | C Maher | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Aussie Nation | 14 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 53kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Michelangelo | 3 | Rachel King | D R Mirfin | 54kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Canjustify | 11 | Richard Litt | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Owen County | 17 | Richard Litt | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | King Edward | 6 | Matthew Kelley | 54kg |
The inside draw and strong recent Randwick form make this a compelling top pick despite the class rise and lack of soft track experience.
Zale has shown strong recent form at Warwick Farm with a narrow second last start. The soft track experience and consistent place record make this a solid each-way prospect despite the wide draw.
Hezdarnhottoo drops in class with a favourable barrier and proven distance ability. The form has been mixed recently but the class relief and inside draw provide strong place prospects in this BM72.
Formal represents value first-up from a spell with proven Warwick Farm form and a favourable barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Glorious Moments | 12 | James Mc Donald | J & G Lee | 61.5kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 5 | Madrina | 11 | Coriah Keatings | N J Olive | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Formal | 5 | Shannen Llewellyn | Nathan Doyle | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Confidentiality | 8 | Sam Clipperton | Joseph Pride | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 10 | Heuristic | 9 | Dylan Gibbons | Bjorn Baker | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 16 | Lady Shenanigans | 15 | Jeff Penza | M & D Kearney | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Silencio Porfavor | 2 | Zac Lloyd | Matthew Smith | 56kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Hezdarnhottoo | 4 | Joshua Parr | Bjorn Baker | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Negotiations | 3 | William A Stanley | C Maher | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Teylu | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | G P Vella | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | President | 6 | Rachel King | J C Coyle | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Useapin | 14 | Tommy Berry | C J Waller | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Kreon | 1 | Chad Schofield | D A Williams | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Tartaglia | 6 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | Paul Snowden | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Zale | 13 | Winona Costin | G R Nickson | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Fairway To Heaven | 12 | Tim Clark | Michael Freedman | 56kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Margin Call | 10 | Adam Farragher | C Maher | 57kg |
Island Dream is the standout first-up performer with a perfect second-up record and proven soft-track ability. McDonald's booking signals strong intent from the Waller stable. Despite the spell, her pattern suggests she can win fresh at this level.
The blinkers addition and Clark booking are positive signals. Class rise is the main concern but the raw ability is there to compete.
The soft track experience and Parr booking are positives. Class rise is the main risk factor.
She has proven soft track ability and recent Warwick Farm form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Sanctified | 15 | Joshua Parr | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Supermassive | 16 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Rimbaud | 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 7 | John Dory | 3 | Siena Grima | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Deep Pleasure | 14 | Braith Nock | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 19 | Bon Frankie | 8 | Amy Mc Lucas | Aaron Clarke | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Elle Hudson | 17 | Sam Clipperton | Joseph Pride | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Condone | 10 | Adam Hyeronimus | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Pasadena | 1 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Ornithology | 13 | Nash Rawiller | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Island Dream | 2 | James Mc Donald | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Pimlico | 21 | Zac Lloyd | Tom Charlton | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 1 | I've Bean Tryin' | 12 | Coriah Keatings | Matthew Kelley | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Aye Aye Captain | 20 | Anna Roper | L J Bridge | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Invader Zim | 16 | C J Waller | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Barbray | 18 | Kerrin Mc Evoy | C J Waller | 57kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Cheeky Smirk | 6 | Grant Buckley | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 57kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Concordia Wind | 22 | C J Waller | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Three Arrows | 9 | Dylan Gibbons | Tom Charlton | 57kg | |
| Scr | 20 | Atmospheric Rock | 19 | Chad Schofield | D A Williams | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 21 | Eton | 7 | Rachel King | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 22 | Shezain | 11 | Alysha Collett | K Dryden & L Snowden | 54kg | |
| Scr | 23 | Lady Shenanigans | 4 | M & D Kearney | 54kg |
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