Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Saturday 6 June 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 6 races at Tamworth. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Ephemeral is the clear form pick in this maiden. All 3 career starts have been on soft ground with 2 placings, and she won her barrier trial at Tamworth just 10 days ago on Soft 5. The class drop from Listed/Open company to maiden is substantial. While she has no heavy track experience, her soft-ground form and recent sharp trial suggest she handles wet conditions. Barrier 3 provides a workable position on the tight Tamworth circuit.
The 55kg weight is an advantage and barrier 12 sits in the favoured middle zone. However, no heavy track experience is a concern on today's Heavy 10 surface. The recent 8th at Gunnedah on Soft 5 is a slight worry but the Mudgee run showed real quality.
Sable Coat is a debutant with limited trial form but draws the ideal barrier 7 for Tamworth's Heavy conditions. The 53kg weight is a significant advantage in a field where most carry 57-59kg. Olivia Dalton is in good form and the trainer/jockey combination has a reasonable record. Trial performances were modest but preparation appears adequate. The ideal barrier draw and weight advantage make this a speculative third selection in a volatile maiden field.
Strasbelle is the only runner in the field with actual heavy track race experience, having finished 6th on Heavy 8 at Muswellbrook. While the barrier 15 is a significant disadvantage on the tight Tamworth circuit, the heavy track experience is a genuine differentiator in this field of largely wet-track unexposed runners. A speculative value play given the unique heavy track credentials, though barrier and jockey concerns limit confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Ephemeral | 3 | Ben Looker | Lou Mary | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 12 | Side Quest | 16 | Juliet Partridge | Holly Williams | 53kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Daisy Duck | 12 | Nick Palmer | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 55kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Northern Eagle | 9 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Jacob Perrett | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Jukebox Edition | 6 | Billy Cray | K R Hausfeld | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Tarrant County | 1 | Clayton Gallagher | Wes Boyd | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Lightning Princess | 4 | Leanne Boyd | Iky Foustok | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 20 | Meteor Mist | 8 | Donovan Dillon | Liam Ruddy | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Hombre Del Saco | 14 | Gabrielle Johnston | Joel Wilkes | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Krystina Kerima | 17 | Daniel A Northey | L K Roberts | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Tiaki | 11 | Serg Lisnyy | T S Howlett | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Territory Dreamer | 18 | Angel Brennan | Troy O'Neile | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 13th | 18 | Future Ready | 5 | Cassey Williams | Ms T Bell | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 14th | 6 | The Rose Dragon | 19 | Kody Nestor | W T Wilkes | 59kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Stryke An Icon | 19 | Ms S Grills | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Sable Coat | 7 | Olivia Dalton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 53kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Strasbelle | 15 | Ellen Hennessy | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Sahara Splash | 13 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Dijon Autre | 10 | Jake Hull | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Pie Chart | 2 | Jordie Thompson | D S Smith | 55kg |
British Gem is the clear form pick stepping back to a country maiden after competing at metro/provincial level. Three placings from 9 starts at higher grades makes this a significant class drop. The concern is her inability to win and a poor last start, but the form credentials comfortably exceed this field.
Zorko's last start 3rd at Inverell over the same 1400m trip on Soft 5 is the most relevant recent form in this race. Barrier 4 maps perfectly for Tamworth's on-pace bias. The lighter weight and distance suitability are positives.
Erniegy showed excellent consistency with three consecutive 2nd placings but has since regressed with a poor last start at Quirindi. The barrier 5 draw is ideal and Nestor's current form is outstanding.
Barrier 6 is ideal for Tamworth's on-pace bias. The main concern is the step up to 1400m with no distance experience, and jockey Gallagher's poor Tamworth record.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Sanbina | 1 | Donovan Dillon | M K Mason | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | British Gem | 2 | Ben Looker | K A Lees | 57kg | $2.20 |
| 3rd | 2 | Erniegy | 5 | Kody Nestor | Lou Mary | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 1 | All Too Sheik | 6 | Clayton Gallagher | Holly Williams | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Zorko | 4 | Nick Palmer | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Purple Prince | 7 | Daniel A Northey | J A Sylvester | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Albert's Pick | 11 | Jenny Duggan | Troy O'Neile | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Supercrisp | 12 | Peter Graham | R E Ollerton | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Zousilence | 8 | Gabrielle Johnston | T S Howlett | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Double Or Quits | 3 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Nick Mitchell | 57kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Kowloon Magnate | 10 | Olivia Dalton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Mr Bohemian | 9 | Ellen Hennessy | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg |
Percolate is the standout selection based on proven heavy/wet track credentials - the only runner in the field with a heavy track win. Won at Tuncurry on Heavy 8 over 1305m and has two heavy track starts. Barrier 4 is ideal for Tamworth's middle barrier advantage. While the last start at Hawkesbury was disappointing, the step back to 1400m and drop to BM50 company from Class 1 represents a class relief.
Cascan's most recent win on Soft 7 at Armidale over 1400m is directly relevant to today's conditions and distance. The same jockey Billy Cray is retained which is a positive intent signal. However, the 42-day gap raises fitness concerns and the Tamworth record (0 from 12) is a significant negative. The class drop from Class 1 to BM50 helps, but the horse needs to overcome its poor Tamworth record.
The barrier 7 draw is ideal for Tamworth's middle barrier advantage. However, the soft track record (0 from 3) and class rise from Maiden to BM50 are concerns. The 3yo filly is on an upward trajectory and the distance suits, but wet track suitability remains a question mark given the Soft 7 conditions today.
Show Us Ya Texts is a non-winner but has shown competitive form at BM50 level including a 4th on Heavy 8 at Tuncurry and a 2nd at Dubbo. The 53kg weight is the lightest in the field which is a genuine advantage on soft ground. Barrier 3 provides a clean run. However, the complete absence of wins across 12 starts and poor wet track record make this a speculative value play.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Corpsman | 9 | Peter Graham | J A Sylvester | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Percolate | 4 | Ben Looker | J C Deamer | 60.5kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 10 | Show Us Ya Texts | 3 | Leanne Boyd | Lyle Chandler | 53kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Cascan | 8 | Billy Cray | C R Clegg | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Top Act | 2 | Juliet Partridge | Jacob Perrett | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Gettin' Tipsy | 6 | Zoe Hunt | David J Smith | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Ropewalker | 1 | Jenny Duggan | Troy O'Neile | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Wild Legacy | 7 | Olivia Dalton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Grand Voile | 1 | K A Lees | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | The Mystery Guy | 5 | J A Sylvester | 57kg |
Course Of Action is a lightly raced 3yo with directly relevant form - winning at 1400m on Soft 6 at Taree in April 2026. Soft track record of 1 win from 2 starts is the standout credential in today's Soft 7 conditions. Barrier 7 is ideal for Tamworth's middle barrier bias. The last start at Scone was poor but on Good 4 at 1600m - conditions and distance don't suit. Today's conditions are a significant improvement in suitability.
Grand Voile has the most relevant recent wet track form in the field - placing 3rd on Heavy 8 at Tuncurry over 1405m just four weeks ago. Soft track record of 4 starts with 1 win and 1 place confirms wet track suitability. The class rise from BM50 is a concern, but the K A Lees stable is capable of placing horses well. Barrier 2 is a slight concern for traffic at Tamworth but provides early positioning opportunity.
Winters Ending has shown genuine wet track ability with 2 thirds from 3 heavy track starts, including a recent 3rd on Heavy 8 at Tuncurry. Barrier 4 is ideal for Tamworth's positional bias. However, the class rise, no Tamworth record, and jockey's poor local record are significant concerns.
Barrier 3 provides a clean run at Tamworth. However, the 10th at Moree just 4 days ago on Soft 7 is alarming, and the jockey/horse combination has produced 0 wins from 15 rides.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Sirleaf | 5 | Jordie Thompson | Ms S Grills | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Grand Voile | 2 | Serg Lisnyy | K A Lees | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Blazed Prince | 9 | Kody Nestor | C R Clegg | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Freedom To Roam | 6 | Juliet Partridge | Holly Williams | 51.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Course Of Action | 7 | Nick Palmer | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Balmierro | 11 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Jacob Perrett | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 11 | Winters Ending | 4 | Donovan Dillon | Nick Mitchell | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 4 | The Dux Nuts | 1 | Clayton Gallagher | D J Hatch | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 9th | 13 | Griffinstown Girl | 3 | Cassey Williams | Stirling Osland | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Hinto | 10 | Jenny Duggan | Troy O'Neile | 57kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Hinune | 8 | Olivia Dalton | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Percolate | 12 | Ben Looker | J C Deamer | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Etoiles | 2 | Ms T Bell | 55kg |
Rivoli Star arrives in excellent form having placed 3rd on Heavy 8 at Tuncurry and 2nd on Heavy 10 at Kempsey in consecutive starts. The class drop to BM50 is significant after competing in BM58 company. Barrier 7 is ideal for Tamworth's middle barrier bias. While soft track record is poor, the recent heavy track performances suggest wet conditions suit.
No More Romance has the most relevant form reference with a win at Tamworth on Soft 5 at 1200m, and the soft track record of 1 win from 7 starts with 2 placings is encouraging. The blinkers removal is a notable gear change. However, the jockey's 0-from-46 record at Tamworth is alarming, and recent form shows four consecutive poor finishes.
Apache Jack has the standout form reference of winning at Tamworth on Soft 7 at 1200m, which directly mirrors today's conditions. However, the 252-day spell is a major concern given a 0-from-4 first-up record. Barrier 1 is the worst draw at Tamworth per current bias data.
Jockey Williams has strong recent form and a 50% strike rate with this horse. The class rise and jockey's poor Tamworth record are negatives, but the raw speed and wet track win make this an attractive each-way value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Rivoli Star | 7 | Peter Graham | Peter Graham | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Magic Flyer | 11 | Juliet Partridge | Jacob Perrett | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Just One Look | 6 | Kody Nestor | J D Cooper | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 10 | William's Smile | 2 | Olivia Dalton | John Bannister | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Etoiles | 4 | Cassey Williams | Ms T Bell | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Bit Of A Step | 5 | Jordie Thompson | Ms S Grills | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 8 | No More Romance | 3 | Donovan Dillon | Wes Boyd | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Bravalatante | 9 | Leanne Boyd | Sally Torrens | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Emerald Invasion | 8 | Angel Brennan | Troy O'Neile | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Imezaaki | 12 | Nick Palmer | C R Clegg | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Apache Jack | 1 | Gabrielle Johnston | Ben Lees | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Deodee | 10 | Zoe Hunt | David J Smith | 60kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Invincible Faith | 1 | Ms L Selby | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Shifa | 6 | Iky Foustok | 57kg |
Northern Boogie is the clear form pick dropping from BM58 to BM50. Barrier 5 maps perfectly for a forward position at Tamworth. Despite soft track concerns, the class drop and recent form make him the most credible winning chance.
Octavian Treasure has the best track and distance record in the field with a win and place from 2 starts at Tamworth 1000m. The significant class drop from BM64 to BM50 is a major positive. However, second-up record is modest and jockey Weatherlake has no recent wins. The heavy/soft track experience provides some confidence on today's Soft 7.
Won at 1000m in April but has no wet track wins and is rising in class. Jockey Brennan has no recent wins which is a major concern. The weight advantage on soft ground could be decisive but the lack of wet track form and poor jockey stats make this a genuine roughy.
Dropping from BM58 to BM50 and drawn barrier 7 in the ideal Tamworth middle zone. Has won at Tamworth previously.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Octavian Treasure | 2 | Anna Weatherlake | T S Howlett | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Northern Boogie | 5 | Ben Looker | Philip Duffy | 60kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 10 | Shifa | 1 | Billy Cray | Iky Foustok | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Maktabi | 10 | Kody Nestor | Sandra Ollerton | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Manaftermidnight | 9 | Juliet Partridge | Holly Williams | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Elusive Babbz | 7 | Peter Graham | T E Ollerton | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Invincible Faith | 4 | Clayton Gallagher | Ms L Selby | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Dubai Gold | 6 | Gabrielle Johnston | T S Howlett | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 9th | 6 | Hoku | 3 | Daniel A Northey | L K Roberts | 59kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 8 | William's Smile | 10 | John Bannister | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Horeb | 8 | Angel Brennan | Douglas Fernando | 52kg |
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