Tales Of Time brings undeniable class from a Group 3 second on Soft 6, beating the majority of these with ease. He's drawn ideally, trialled well, and drops dramatically in grade. The clear standout on form and the horse to beat, despite first-up query and jockey's cold streak.
Victoria · Saturday 30 May 2026
Werribee tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Werribee. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Tree Top Tower Hire Mdn Plate
Astern Fight's debut third at this track was a promising foundation, beaten only 2 lengths. He gets a better barrier today and the addition of winkers could help him hold his spot.
Prolific Angel is a debutant from the Freedman stable, which consistently prepares newcomers to race well. Damien Thornton is an experienced booking and the barrier is manageable. While there's no form to go on, the stable and jockey combination signal intent.
Regal Vanguard was well beaten on debut but returns fresh with a jockey/trainer combo that wins at 33%. The wide draw is a concern, but the Werribee weekend bias allows some middle-barrier recovery. A lightweight chance.
- 1st9Tales Of TimeAdam Mc Cabe$1.18
- 2nd1Astern FightNeil Farley$8.00
- 3rd6Charlotte's WebMitchell Aitken$41.00
- 4th4Regal VanguardSam Kennedy$12.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Tales Of Time | 1 | Adam Mc Cabe | C W McDonald | 57kg | $1.18 |
| 2nd | 1 | Astern Fight | 3 | Neil Farley | Tom Dabernig | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Charlotte's Web | 2 | Mitchell Aitken | V L Malady | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Regal Vanguard | 10 | Sam Kennedy | John McArdle | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Prolific Angel | 6 | Damien Thornton | A & S Freedman | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Le Glacon | 8 | Jason Webb | D E Coombes | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Velsheda | 9 | Nadia Daniels | M M Laurie | 53kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Morning Ralph | 7 | Koby Jennings | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Bella Angelica | 4 | Paul Gatt | Tom Dabernig | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Chasing Atlantis | 12 | Dylan Dean | C J Cassar | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Biv's Song | 5 | Simon Zahra | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Lovedup Lola | 11 | Dean Yendall | A & S Freedman | 55kg |
Scotchmans Hill Mdn Plate
Analytical is the most reliable form runner in the race. His soft track record (2 placings from 3 starts) is a key advantage on Soft 6. Barrier 7 allows him to settle midfield (4-6) and improve into the bend, matching the ideal Werribee profile. Damien Thornton's good recent form adds confidence. The main concern is the winless record, but recent trajectory suggests a breakthrough is near.
He will strip fitter second-up and blinkers are applied. However, the wide barrier (13) is a concern for Werribee on soft ground, where a forward position is important. The jockey is out of form, and soft track is unknown.
Tennessee Lass has been racing well in NSW maidens, placing in her last two starts with close margins. She strips fitter and the blinkers come off, which could help her finish better. The query is her record on soft ground (0 placings from 3 starts) and drawing barrier 12 at Werribee, where backmarkers struggle. However, she has tactical speed to sit midfield if she begins cleanly.
She drops significantly in class compared to her Queensland runs.
- 1st1AnalyticalDamien Thornton$5.00
- 2nd8Always FreeEoin Walsh$7.00
- 3rd12Pride Of MandyNeil Farley$5.50
- 4th14Downtherabbithole$71.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Analytical | 7 | Damien Thornton | Reece Goodwin | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Always Free | 1 | Eoin Walsh | C Maher | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Pride Of Mandy | 11 | Neil Farley | C I Brown | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 14 | Downtherabbithole | 5 | Brian McGrath | 57.5kg | $71.00 | |
| 5th | 6 | Royal Business | 14 | Jason Maskiell | David & Coral Feek | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Honeyplotkin | 4 | Paul Gatt | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Cosmic Dynasty | 6 | Dean Yendall | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Coral Jet | 8 | Mitchell Aitken | Steven King | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Burn For You | 17 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Regalade | 13 | Adam Mc Cabe | C W McDonald | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 11th | 10 | Entitle | 9 | Brendon Newport | W P Cerchi | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Tennessee Lass | 12 | Logan McNeil | P Kearney | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 13th | 4 | Le Plus Rapide | 3 | Ryan Hurdle | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Shalaakei | 16 | Koby Jennings | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Stormriser | 15 | Tayla Childs | Aleks Komarovs | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Blue Blue Day | 2 | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Zouthila | 10 | Koby Jennings | Michael Huglin | 59.5kg |
Roderick Insurance Brokers Mdn Plate
Sasterion is the most reliable form runner in the race, with consistent placing form including a third over this course and distance on Good4. He fits the ideal Werribee Soft profile of settling midfield and improving into the bend. Barrier 11 is acceptable for a weekend meeting where middle barriers perform well. His recent second at Ballarat (2600m) and third at Seymour (Soft6) indicate he is primed for a staying maiden. The main query is his wide draw, but his proven bend improvement offsets that.
Lillard has been knocking on the door with two seconds in a row at Moe, stepping up in trip both times. He handles rain-affected ground and looks ideally suited to 2238m. The barrier 9 is a minor concern but weekend Werribee data shows middle barriers are not a significant disadvantage. He lacks course experience but his consistency gives him a strong chance. He is still a top contender and a solid place chance.
Janey Bopper ran a big race second-up at Stawell over 2000m on heavy, showing she can handle wet ground and a longer trip. She was well-beaten in the Victoria Oaks but that was a different class. Dropping back to a maiden is a huge class advantage. The barrier 7 allows her to settle in the first half and improve into the bend, suiting Werribee. The main queries are her lack of soft track experience and whether she can successfully step up to 2238m.
She strips fitter now with blinkers added for the first time, a gear change that can spark improvement. Barrier 1 is a massive asset at Werribee on soft, allowing her to settle handy and save ground. Not a win pick but worth an each-way ticket.
- 1st7SasterionMitchell Aitken$6.00
- 2nd3LillardAdam Mc Cabe$3.00
- 3rd10Janey BopperNeil Farley$4.20
- 4th12ReelzazJason Maskiell$18.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Sasterion | 11 | Mitchell Aitken | T Fitzsimmons | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Lillard | 9 | Adam Mc Cabe | Jason Warren | 59.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Janey Bopper | 7 | Neil Farley | Andrew Bobbin | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 12 | Reelzaz | 6 | Jason Maskiell | Liam Howley | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Preciousmore | 3 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Egyptian Legend | 1 | Sarah Field | Dan O'Sullivan | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Clydebank Robber | 2 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Susie Wells | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Poor Ol' Johny Ray | 8 | Koby Jennings | Denis Pagan | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 9th | 6 | Royal Gala | 5 | Eoin Walsh | Jessica Pateman | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 13 | So So So | 10 | Dylan Dean | Chris Calthorpe | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Mungerannie | 13 | Damien Thornton | Amy McDonald | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Chouxdino | 12 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Yukon River | 4 | Alana Kelly | Thomas Conlan | 59.5kg |
Global Turf (Bm56)
Step In Time returns second-up after a solid 2nd in a Rest56 on heavy, now drops into a BM56 with class relief. Barrier 2 allows a forward position, and Damien Thornton's recent form adds confidence. While his soft track wins are limited, the heavy specialist profile should transfer to Soft6.
Sir Rockford finds a very winnable BM56 after competing in BM70 grade. His soft track record is strong, and barrier 4 should allow him to settle in the first half. He's a place chance at worst and could return to winning form.
However, the step up to BM56 and a longer trip is a query. He's been consistent but only has one win, and his soft track form is untested.
He drops in class after struggling in BM66 company. His Werribee win suggests he can handle the track. A speculative play for the exotics.
- 1st14Miss Niagara$20.00
- 2nd12TrioraCian Macredmond$13.00
- 3rd1Sir RockfordArron Lynch$5.00
- 4th4EpochDean Yendall$2.90
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Miss Niagara | 9 | S V Brown | 54kg | $20.00 | |
| 2nd | 12 | Triora | 14 | Cian Macredmond | Taige Weir | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Sir Rockford | 4 | Arron Lynch | Aaron Laing | 63.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Epoch | 7 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 61kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 10 | Hide Your Assets | 12 | Alana Kelly | S A Beani | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Step In Time | 2 | Damien Thornton | Amy McDonald | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Ahab | 3 | Sarah Field | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Octahedron | 6 | Jake Duffy | G J Phillips | 60kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 11 | All In Vain | 10 | Neil Farley | Shay Keating | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Nile Crocodile | 15 | Nadia Daniels | Ms M Wells | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Amaram | 1 | Jason Maskiell | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 63kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Guarded Optimist | 11 | Melissa Julius | Simon Ryan | 62.5kg | $19.00 |
| 13th | 7 | It's All Calm | 17 | Dylan Dean | Julius Sandhu | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Opus | 5 | Bailey Kinninmont | Simone Manne | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Testing The Cugat | 8 | Cassidy Hill | Tyson Barton | 51kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Tosen Glory | 16 | K T Bourke | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Bishop Rock | 13 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Susie Wells | 54kg |
The Funky Nickers Giddy Up 60th Hcp (56)
High Class Roller brings proven soft-track form and a class drop into this race. Barrier 12 can be managed if he settles midfield and improves into the bend as Werribee demands.
Frankie's Me Dad caught the eye with a strong-finishing second at Kilmore on a soft track. She is building fitness and gets a weight drop. The wide draw is a concern, but if she can settle near the back and unleash a late run, she's a genuine top-3 threat.
He needs luck from outside and hasn't shown much consistency lately. More likely to place than win.
Red Stiletto is the clear value play. She has already shown she can handle the Werribee circuit on soft ground with a third placing in this class. Her last three runs have been solid, and she is dropping slightly in grade.
- 1st6KawaEoin Walsh$4.80
- 2nd7King AllaCian Macredmond$12.00
- 3rd2PreservatorJason Maskiell$3.90
- 4th3TudayaPaul Gatt$12.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Kawa | 8 | Eoin Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | King Alla | 1 | Cian Macredmond | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Preservator | 14 | Jason Maskiell | K J Fythe | 59.5kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 3 | Tudaya | 13 | Paul Gatt | P A Chow | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Frankie's Me Dad | 15 | Tayla Childs | Chris Calthorpe | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Ninyo | 2 | Bailey Kinninmont | Aaron Laing | 54.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Shasam | 3 | Shayleigh Ingelse | Stephen Lenehan | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Triple Oh | 7 | Neil Farley | Tom Dabernig | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 10 | Red Stiletto | 10 | Jake Duffy | Tyson Barton | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Blow On The Dice | 6 | Mitchell Aitken | Henry Dwyer | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Inspired Choice | 4 | Alana Kelly | Amber Hendry | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Lexton | 11 | Sarah Field | Brady Cross | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 13th | 4 | High Class Roller | 12 | Damien Thornton | Harry Lafferty | 59kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 14 | Gentleman Jim | 5 | Adam Mc Cabe | John R Allen | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | A Blue Star | 9 | Amy Herrmann | P D Graesser | 54kg |
Picklebet''s Pickle Perks Hcp (56)
She has been consistently finishing close in similar company, and her soft track form includes a win and placings. With Alana Kelly retaining the ride and a good barrier, she can improve into the bend and be hard to hold out. The main concern is her low overall win rate, but her form trajectory suggests a win is near.
Sunset Beauty is a consistent mare dropping in class after several good runs in BM62 grade. The drop to restricted 56 could be the key. Draw 4 is workable and she maps to midfield. While her win rate is low, her consistency makes her a strong place chance and a winning hope if she brings her best.
Triomphe is the likely leader from a good barrier and has been racing consistently, placing in his last three starts including on soft and heavy. He has a soft track win on his record and runs well over the distance. However, the top weight and a jockey in a cold patch are negatives. If he can control the race from the front, he can place again, but winning might be tough.
Paint Me Red is a veteran gelding who loves Werribee, with a 2nd and two 5ths from his last four starts here. He ran 2nd at this track on a soft 5 two runs ago, suggesting the conditions suit. The wide barrier is a concern, but he has the tactical speed to hold a spot and could sneak into the placings.
- 1st8I'm DynamiteValentin Le Boeuf$18.00
- 2nd1Infinite JestDamien Thornton$6.00
- 3rd3Cuban DawnNeil Farley$13.00
- 4th5Simply SassyAlana Kelly$4.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | I'm Dynamite | 3 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Susie Wells | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Infinite Jest | 16 | Damien Thornton | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Cuban Dawn | 1 | Neil Farley | David & Coral Feek | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Simply Sassy | 7 | Alana Kelly | M J Williams | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Sunset Beauty | 4 | Koby Jennings | T Kilgower | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 11 | Paint Me Red | 12 | Adam Mc Cabe | Brett Scott | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Imposing Tallulah | 2 | Jake Duffy | S S Cunningham | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Littlebirdie | 14 | Bailey Kinninmont | T Kilgower | 52kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Kilkenny Lass | 11 | Cian Macredmond | Stephen Lenehan | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Whitson | 6 | Melissa Julius | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Triomphe | 5 | Eoin Walsh | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 12th | 14 | Lika Mosh | 8 | P Foster | 54kg | $81.00 | |
| 13th | 15 | Gijima Gal | 10 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Treasury Place | 13 | Jason Webb | Andrew Campbell | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Danerich Dan | 15 | Liana Wood | R J Besanko | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Timbolton | 9 | Cassidy Hill | G L Donaldson | 51kg |
Bridge Hotel ''After The Last'' (Bm56)
Sleeping Tiger presents as the most reliable form runner in this BM56. He has strung together consistent performances at this level, including a close second and third at Moe and Werribee. His soft track record is solid and barrier 5 gives him an ideal midfield sit.
That form stacks up in this grade. His last-start failure on heavy can be forgiven, and with barrier 4 he can settle on the speed. The drop to BM56 looks suitable, making him a key winning hope.
His recent third at Werribee on good ground was credible and he drops in class, but the Soft 6 is an unknown. Blinkers go on for the first time. He has the talent to factor but the surface doubts keep him behind the top two.
Shamrock Bay is a strong value play given her impressive soft track record (2 wins from 7 starts). She drops in class and has a great barrier. Although resuming from a long spell, she has placed fresh before and the trainer knows when to have them ready.
- 1st4Sea TraderAlana Kelly$4.40
- 2nd3Eternal DarknessMitchell Aitken$4.40
- 3rd11Miss TallchiefNeil Farley$4.40
- 4th1Da Nang StarCassidy Hill$13.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Sea Trader | 11 | Alana Kelly | R D Griffiths | 63kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | Eternal Darkness | 9 | Mitchell Aitken | Anthony Chibnall | 63kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 11 | Miss Tallchief | 6 | Neil Farley | Tom Dabernig | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 1 | Da Nang Star | 12 | Cassidy Hill | Ms A Vanderfeen | 61kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Cheeky Contiki | 14 | Dean Yendall | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Doc's Nipper | 4 | Damien Thornton | Colin Scott | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Sleeping Tiger | 5 | Melea Castle | Ms R Waymouth | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Golden Age | 8 | Adam Mc Cabe | M E Templeton | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Shamrock Bay | 2 | Jason Maskiell | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Direct | 10 | Alice Kennedy | D J McCarthy | 61kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Dummy Spit | 3 | Koby Jennings | Andrew Perdon | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Sunburnt | 1 | Sarah Robbins | W P Cerchi | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 13th | 12 | Nuggies | 7 | Dylan Dean | Ms C Boyd | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Mystic Mac | 15 | D Meagher | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Terracotta Rose | 13 | Sam Kennedy | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 58kg |
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