Nulkaba Star comes off a strong second on Heavy 8 at Taree, showing he handles wet ground well.
New South Wales · Sunday 31 May 2026
Scone tips and results
Our top pick won 0 of 7 races at Scone. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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MACH Energy Country Boosted Mdn Plate
The concern is no heavy form and a wide gate, but if she handles the conditions she has the speed to be competitive.
Markwell Topsort has the best wet track credentials in the field with back-to-back second placings on Soft and Heavy. Drawn ideally in barrier 6, he maps to be on-speed and should handle the 900m step up. The only concern is the missing jockey booking, but his consistent form and heavy-track suitability make him the most reliable winning chance.
Little Miss Sass is an unknown debutant but comes from a powerful stable with a top jockey booking. While she lacks race experience, her trainer/jockey combination (27% win rate) provides a strong statistical edge.
- 1st7FlirtationAaron Bullock$1.18
- 2nd11Supido StarRory Hutchings$19.00
- 3rd4ScathinglyLuke Rolls$31.00
- 4th9Little Miss SassMitchell Bell$21.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Flirtation | 11 | Aaron Bullock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 57kg | $1.18 |
| 2nd | 11 | Supido Star | 10 | Rory Hutchings | T S Howlett | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Scathingly | 4 | Luke Rolls | Tim McIntosh | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Little Miss Sass | 9 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Nulkaba Star | 7 | Liberty Smyth | J A Sylvester | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Life's Turns | 3 | Grant Buckley | Ms J Bowen | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Linda's Princess | 5 | Daniel A Northey | Ms J Bowen | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Sparkle Socks | 2 | Anna Weatherlake | Carlos Antonio | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Churpel | 1 | Chad Lever | Ms J Bowen | 57kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Markwell Topsort | 6 | Joseph Burges | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Bees Knees | 8 | Shannen Llewellyn | W T Wilkes | 57kg |
Greg Cribb Memorial Red Crown 2yo
The Breakers debuted well with a 3rd at Newcastle over 1250m. He draws barrier 2, ideal for Scone's heavy track where inside draws are favoured. Although he has no heavy form, the Snowden stable is adept with 2YOs. The class rise is a concern but this race isn't strong. Confidence is moderate but he appears the most reliable winning chance.
She now drops in class, but the heavy track and wide draw are concerns.
Verismo has trialled well including a 2nd on a soft track at Randwick, suggesting she can handle the heavy going. From barrier 1, she can lead or sit handy, which is critical on Scone's heavy. The lack of race experience is a risk, but the Freedman stable has a good first-up record.
Terrawatt is a debutant from the Kris Lees stable, with Aaron Bullock taking the ride. He draws barrier 3, ideal for Scone's heavy track. The heavy track is an unknown but Bullock's recent form gives confidence.
- 1st10Sambuca SkyAshley Morgan$3.10
- 2nd8KursaalMitch Stapleford$6.50
- 3rd9Ole SteeleMikayla Weir$2.40
- 4th5BinitGrant Buckley$21.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Sambuca Sky | 8 | Ashley Morgan | Nathan Doyle | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 8 | Kursaal | 10 | Mitch Stapleford | Peter Snowden | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Ole Steele | 9 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 56kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 5 | Binit | 11 | Grant Buckley | Sara Ryan | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Insatiable | 12 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 3 | The Breakers | 2 | Reece Jones | Peter Snowden | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Tigris Power | 6 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Terrawatt | 3 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Court Of Law | 5 | Anna Roper | Mark Cross | 56kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Go Beau Go | 4 | Kody Nestor | S J Hodge | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Verismo | 1 | Rory Hutchings | A & S Freedman | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Strum Cha Cha | 5 | K A Lees | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Helldeeva | 7 | Peter Snowden | 55.5kg |
The Remington Super Mdn Hcp
Moana Gold is a consistent maiden who has placed twice on Soft ground, indicating she can handle the wet. With a light weight and barrier 9 allowing her to settle midfield with cover, she fits the Scone heavy profile. Her last start at Wyong was solid, and she's been competitive in similar fields. The main risk is her winless record.
Cosmora is a longshot with clear wet form — she ran well on Soft7 last start and has placed on Soft previously. Barrier 1 is excellent for a heavy Scone where inside draws can be advantageous if the rail holds. The knock is her winless record but this is a weak maiden.
Devilish Sun presents strong value here. His third placing on a Soft 6 at Quirindi suggests he can handle wet ground, and barrier 4 allows him to settle handy — ideal for Scone's heavy track bias. Second up and carrying 59kg, he maps well in a race lacking depth.
She trialled well at Scone and gets a light weight. Second up she should be fitter, but barrier 16 is a major handicap.
- 1st15Antilopini$11.00
- 2nd16Blessed Express$21.00
- 3rd12Moana GoldMollie Fitzgerald$3.70
- 4th18CosmoraGrant Buckley$31.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Antilopini | 16 | K A Lees | 55kg | $11.00 | |
| 2nd | 16 | Blessed Express | 10 | Nathan Doyle | 55kg | $21.00 | |
| 3rd | 12 | Moana Gold | 9 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms K Buchanan | 56.5kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 18 | Cosmora | 1 | Grant Buckley | Peter D Green | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 6 | The Prospect | 6 | Reece Jones | Nacim Dilmi | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Mega Pixel | 8 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 13 | Mossrocket | 5 | Mitch Stapleford | Peter Snowden | 56kg | $3.60 |
| 8th | 10 | Hot Chocks | 13 | R P Northam | 57.5kg | $8.50 | |
| 9th | 9 | Blazing Statement | 3 | William A Stanley | Nikki Hodgson | 58kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Encryptix | 2 | G McFarlane | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Orange Tsunami | 14 | Ashley Morgan | Richard & Will Freedman | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Devilish Sun | 4 | Luke Rolls | Tim McIntosh | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Seditio | 7 | Kody Nestor | W T Wilkes | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Tiaki | 17 | Liberty Smyth | Nathan Doyle | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Twice Az Cool | 12 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Beneath The Rock | 18 | K A Lees | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Pariah Carey | 15 | T E Ollerton | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | In And Away | 11 | A P Ball | 55kg |
Hunter River Stayers Cup (Bm74)
Aussie Nation is the most reliable runner in the race. He has placed in all three starts this preparation, including a close second on Heavy 8 at Hawkesbury two weeks ago. With Aaron Bullock aboard and a good barrier, he should get every chance. The weight is the main query, but his consistency and wet-track credentials make him the horse to beat.
Spacetime Legend broke his maiden smartly on Heavy 9 at Newcastle over 2200m a week ago. He carries only 55kg and reunites with Grant Buckley, who rode him to that win. The class rise is steep but he appears to be an improving stayer.
Prince Is Game has solid heavy-track form and comes off a last-start win at Taree. He maps to settle handy despite the wide gate. The class rise is a concern but his fighting qualities and Anna Roper's familiarity are positives. He looks a strong place chance and could threaten if the tempo is genuine.
Damascus Gate is a specialist on heavy ground with 4 wins from 9 attempts, a record unmatched in this field.
- 1st8Spacetime LegendGrant Buckley$4.60
- 2nd1Aussie NationAaron Bullock$2.10
- 3rd2Scottish PearlAshley Morgan$5.00
- 4th4Blazing GuruZac Wadick$11.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Spacetime Legend | 8 | Grant Buckley | Joel Wilkes | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Aussie Nation | 1 | Aaron Bullock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 61kg | $2.10 |
| 3rd | 2 | Scottish Pearl | 5 | Ashley Morgan | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Blazing Guru | 3 | Zac Wadick | R Lomax | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Dipierdomenico | 10 | Mikayla Weir | R J Knight | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Prince Is Game | 12 | Anna Roper | M J Robinson | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Damascus Gate | 2 | Liberty Smyth | Carlos Antonio | 53kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Nature Boy | 4 | Hollie Hull | Ms L Selby | 52kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | California Grass | 9 | Braith Nock | John Thompson | 56kg | |
| Scr | 5 | D'oro Choice | 6 | John Bannister | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Farraige | 11 | D Wagstaff | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Master Fontana | 7 | T J Wicks | 55kg |
Shorty Cribb Aberdeen Cup (Bm82)
King Larry is the form pick with recent runner-up at Quirindi on Soft 6. Sole heavy start was a win, and he maps to settle handy from barrier 5. Low weight and improving profile make him a strong win chance despite the class rise.
Hulu is the most credentialed runner with a strong heavy track record (2 wins) and a recent 3rd at Scone in a BM84. She drops slightly in class and retains top jockey Bullock. The main concern is settling back from barrier 10 on a heavy track that favours on-pace, but fast tempo could assist her finish.
Ollie's Secret comes off a convincing win at Mudgee over 1400m and draws well to lead or sit handy. He has placed in 3 of 4 heavy starts, giving some wet credence. Each-way value.
Crimson Bonnet is an overlooked chance with genuine heavy track form (1 win, 1 place from 2). Each-way appeal.
- 1st2HuluAaron Bullock$2.00
- 2nd5HellcibellMitchell Bell$7.50
- 3rd1Rhythm Is A DancerNick Palmer$19.00
- 4th3Ollie's SecretMikayla Weir$12.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Hulu | 10 | Aaron Bullock | Cameron Crockett | 59kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Hellcibell | 4 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Rhythm Is A Dancer | 6 | Nick Palmer | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 61kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Ollie's Secret | 3 | Mikayla Weir | Ms J Bowen | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Scotland | 2 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 6 | King Larry | 5 | Shannen Llewellyn | W T Wilkes | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 4 | Play My Song | 9 | R P Northam | 57kg | $17.00 | |
| 8th | 10 | Eighty Eight Stars | 7 | Liberty Smyth | Ms S Grills | 53kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Crimson Bonnet | 8 | Jenny Duggan | Ms S Grills | 55kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Xtra Approval | 1 | Rory Hutchings | A P Ball | 55kg |
Snowden Racing (Bm66)
Solar Blast is a consistent provincial performer with strong Scone form, including a win on Soft5 two runs back. Aaron Bullock is an excellent big-race rider and knows the track well. The main concern is a lack of heavy track success, but he's placed on soft and can race on-speed from barrier 4.
The main query is no heavy track experience, but she placed on a Soft7 debut, and her sire suggests she'll handle moisture. Maps ideally from barrier 7, sitting handy.
Iknowyou comes off a solid second at Quirindi on Soft6 and ran well in a BM66 at Muswellbrook. He's lightly raced and may still have upside. The heavy track is a query, but he handles soft and gets in light. From barrier 10, Rory Hutchings can position him midfield with cover.
Cupid's Kiss is a proven mudlark with 4 wins and 7 placings from 18 heavy starts, including a 4th in a Heavy9 BM66 last week. While she's an older mare, the race shape and conditions suit her perfectly. Strong each-way value.
- 1st7DetainNick Palmer$14.00
- 2nd5CrookZoe Hunt$17.00
- 3rd14Sapphire KissGrant Buckley$19.00
- 4th11ShoutaboutitShannen Llewellyn$15.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Detain | 17 | Nick Palmer | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Crook | 12 | Zoe Hunt | C Lundholm | 60kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Sapphire Kiss | 15 | Grant Buckley | Wayne Seelin | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Shoutaboutit | 18 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms K Buchanan | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Cupid's Kiss | 13 | Liberty Smyth | J A Sylvester | 54.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Athena's Treasure | 5 | Louise Day | T S Howlett | 60.5kg | $2.45 |
| 7th | 18 | Withstand | 11 | Ms J Bowen | 55kg | $41.00 | |
| 8th | 9 | To Be Frank | 6 | Ashley Morgan | Ms S Grills | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Manwe | 16 | Chad Lever | Ms R Dunn | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Manage The Cycle | 8 | Izzy Neale | J R Gask | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 17 | Difensivo | 1 | Reece Jones | Nacim Dilmi | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 12th | 4 | Olufsen | 3 | Ms L Selby | 60.5kg | $101.00 | |
| 13th | 8 | Solar Blast | 4 | Aaron Bullock | C R Clegg | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 14th | 6 | It Stays In Vegas | 14 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 60kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Cashaway Gold | 2 | Hollie Hull | Angela Davies | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Capsity | 7 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Catchy Tunes | 9 | G McFarlane | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Iknowyou | 10 | Rory Hutchings | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 56.5kg |
Pursehouse Rural Country Boosted Hcp (C2)
Parfumier arrives on the back of a heavy track win at Taree and has excellent credentials on wet ground. Drawn ideally in barrier 4, she can settle handy and is well-suited to Scone's heavy track pattern. Despite the class rise, she faces a field with questionable wet form, making her an attractive win play.
Smart Buy has a runner-up placing on heavy at Scone and is trained by the in-form Northam stable. She maps well from barrier 9 and can sit midfield. While her last start was disappointing on good ground, she is a proven performer at this track and distance, making her a solid place chance.
He is a classy horse with a good second-up record, but the conditions are against him.
Caledonian is a proven wet track performer who comes off a solid third on Heavy 10 at Port Macquarie. He maps to get back but should finish on if the tempo is genuine.
- 1st5ArapawaNick Palmer$5.00
- 2nd7Dunstall The GunMitchell Bell$4.40
- 3rd11CaledonianMadeline Owen$17.00
- 4th8Yacht GirlMikayla Weir$9.50
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Arapawa | 14 | Nick Palmer | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Dunstall The Gun | 11 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 11 | Caledonian | 12 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Yacht Girl | 3 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 13 | Maggie Sparkles | 1 | Jenny Duggan | P J Kelly | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Whateley | 5 | Rory Hutchings | T S Howlett | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Pontevedra | 16 | Aaron Bullock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Smart Buy | 9 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 17 | The Mystery Guy | 6 | J A Sylvester | 55kg | $151.00 | |
| 10th | 9 | Parfumier | 4 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Shoot'em Up | 10 | Christian Reith | Ben Lees | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 16 | Alarthill | 7 | Ms J Bowen | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| 13th | 12 | Sunday Punch | 2 | Anna Roper | Cheryl Roberts | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 14th | 6 | Brutal Elegance | 13 | Grant Buckley | R P Northam | 57kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Whittello Sun | 15 | Simon Casey | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Mischievous Molly | 8 | Andrew Gibbons | W T Wilkes | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Exorbitant Miss | 17 | J R Gask | 55kg |
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