Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Tuesday 30 June 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Taree. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Leuca presents as the value selection in a weak maiden. Her 3rd place at 1000m proves distance suitability, and being second up gives her a fitness edge over the debutants. The slow tempo should allow her to overcome the wide barrier, and on Heavy 8 where stamina matters, her proven ability to sustain a run is crucial.
However, the major concern is jockey Jess Taylor's form - 0% strike rate at Taree and winless in last 20 rides. The gear changes (ear muffs and tongue tie) could be positive intent or red flags.
Kasumi is the experienced runner in a field of debutants and lightly-raced maidens. The inside barrier 2 is a significant advantage on Heavy 8, allowing her to save ground and hold a forward position. However, she's an exposed maiden with 0 wins from 10 starts and a poor record at 1000m. Her recent form is concerning with an 8th and 6th in her last two, and jockey Peter Graham has just a 2% strike rate at Taree.
Most concerning is NO JOCKEY LISTED, which is a critical red flag.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Leuca | 9 | Grant Buckley | Allan Kehoe | 55kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 5 | Sideact | 7 | Olivia Dalton | R J Agnew | 54.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Kasumi | 2 | Peter Graham | D Wagstaff | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Royal Ribbons | 3 | Kacie Adams | P J Kelly | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Bring It On Sal | 6 | Chad Lever | Allan Kehoe | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Gunna Reign | 8 | Liberty Smyth | D Wagstaff | 53kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 4 | That Piece | 5 | Jess Taylor | R A Bailey | 57kg | $4.20 |
| Scr | 1 | Arakoola | 4 | Sally Taylor | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Star Of Indigo | 1 | D Lane | 56.5kg |
Second-up, he should improve with race fitness. The step to 1250m suits and he maps to settle midfield. Kacie Adams retains the ride and has good stats with the stable.
Nulkaba Star is the most experienced runner and brings recent strong form, including a second at Gosford on Heavy 8. He has placed in 2 of 3 heavy starts and is consistent. However, 20 starts without a win is a concern, and he may find one too good again. Barrier 11 is awkward but he has speed to cross. Worth including for place.
Fashion Spree is a consistent maiden who has placed at this distance twice. Barrier 1 is a major advantage in a slow-paced race, allowing her to get a soft run on the fence. She is lightly weighted and drops blinkers. The main negatives are her lack of a win and poor heavy track record.
She draws barrier 2 and should improve second-up. Teighan Worsnop is in form at the track. She needs to find a few lengths but has scope for improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | My Nicconi Boy | 5 | Mikayla Weir | Ms C Reid | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Fashion Spree | 1 | Grant Buckley | Terry Evans | 57kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Sunny Quarters | 2 | Teighan Worsnop | M J Robinson | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Gallant Rush | 7 | Raymond Spokes | P Cheers | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Nulkaba Star | 11 | Mollie Fitzgerald | J A Sylvester | 59kg | $2.25 |
| 6th | 2 | Expensive Icon | 8 | Kacie Adams | P J Kelly | 59kg | $3.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Mortarman | 10 | Liberty Smyth | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Sparkle Socks | 4 | Jeff Kehoe | Carlos Antonio | 57kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Awarded Glory | 9 | T M Whittington | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | The Cavalier Kid | 3 | Anna Roper | R J Agnew | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Antonucci | 6 | Aiden St Vincent | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Cook My Goose | 13 | Sally Taylor | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | La Regina | 12 | Ben Looker | Aiden St Vincent | 57kg |
Despite a winless record, The Big Ticket has turned a corner on heavy ground at Taree. Two consecutive placings over this trip with strong margins, a low weight, and a ideal barrier draw give him every chance to finally break through in a race lacking depth.
Czech Her Out is a reliable wet-track performer who has already placed at this track and distance on heavy. Her recent 4th at Port Macquarie on soft was solid, and the step back to 1400m suits. She maps for a soft run and can finish off strongly.
Hold My Drink is the most consistent runner but has question marks over the 1400m and heavy ground. His recent synthetic runs were good, but he flopped on heavy at Kembla.
Kowloon Magnate had a solid first-up run over this course and distance on heavy, finishing 5th without a hard steer. He should strip fitter second-up and gets a top jockey.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | The Big Ticket | 2 | Leanne Boyd | Tom Higgins | 53kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Firey Truth | 3 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Battle Scars | 6 | Kacie Adams | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Czech Her Out | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | T J Bartley | 55.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 1 | Hold My Drink | 5 | Ben Looker | Paul Snowden | 60kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 13 | Bollente Bella | 10 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 5 | Oh My Oh My | 14 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Zavino | 9 | Grady Spokes | P Cheers | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Montana Dream | 4 | Jess Taylor | Allan Kehoe | 59kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Been There | 8 | D Lane | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Dancing Tilda | 17 | Aiden St Vincent | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Kowloon Magnate | 11 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Oakfield Mars | 13 | D Lane | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Miss Bugatti | 7 | Matthew Bennett | Grant Jobson | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Cook My Goose | 1 | Sally Taylor | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Nikody's Casper | 15 | P Cheers | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Juviance | 12 | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 55kg |
Microgravity is the best credentialed runner with a maiden win on heavy and a solid Class 1 effort over 1600m. He maps midfield and should be strong late in a slow-run race. The weakness is the wide gate, but his stamina and class suggest he's the most likely winner.
Titan Of Fury has been racing consistently in maidens and is the best of the winless brigade. The tongue tie and drop to 56.5kg may help. He needs to find a length but has the profile to be competitive.
Moana Gold broke maiden smartly last start and meets a similar field stepping up to 1600m. Draw and running style suit the heavy track. The main query is distance, but she looks ready to continue improving.
Send A Telegram is an each-way gamble with Aaron Bullock taking over. He has placed on heavy and is seldom far away. The wide gate is a worry, but Bullock's aggressive style could see him slot in midfield.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Bridego | 3 | Shannen Llewellyn | Joel Wilkes | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 17 | Autafinna | 2 | Mikayla Weir | Patrick Cleave | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Titan Of Fury | 12 | Donovan Dillon | P M Perry | 56.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Microgravity | 14 | Ben Looker | J C Deamer | 57.5kg | $2.20 |
| 5th | 5 | Walk Like A Man | 13 | Chad Lever | Ms R Dunn | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Send A Telegram | 17 | Aaron Bullock | J A Sprague | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 14 | Rock'n On Uptown | 4 | Jeff Kehoe | Carlos Antonio | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Ultimate Reign | 16 | Kacie Adams | Ms A Lee | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Classic Two | 6 | Jess Taylor | R A Bailey | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 10th | 18 | Hardash | 11 | P Cheers | 59kg | $151.00 | |
| 11th | 9 | Clever Illusion | 9 | Raymond Spokes | P Cheers | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Counterpart | 8 | Jon Grisedale | Jonathan Smith | 59kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Jason Darren | 17 | John Bannister | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | The Comanche | 10 | Matthew Bennett | Grant Jobson | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Moana Gold | 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms K Buchanan | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Juviance | 15 | Stephen Cummins | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Nikody's Casper | 1 | Liberty Smyth | P Cheers | 53kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Think I'm In | 7 | John Bannister | 55kg |
Nature Boy comes off a strong win at Ballina in a BM82 on Heavy 10, showing he handles wet conditions. He drops dramatically to BM58, carries a light weight, and maps perfectly from barrier 3. While his age and inconsistency are concerns, the class drop and recent evidence make him the most likely winner.
Prince Is Game has excellent course form, including a win at this track and distance on Heavy 8. He drops from BM64 to BM58 and draws barrier 2, ideal for a forward midfield run. His recent Wyong run was poor but against stronger company. On fitness and class, he is a serious threat.
Yorikiri has solid heavy track form with three wins and placed at Taree over 2000m. He drops from Open company and has been racing consistently around midfield. Top weight and barrier 7 are minor concerns, but his ability to handle conditions and class drop make him a strong place chance.
Dipierdomenico has been racing well in higher grades, placing third in a BM66 over 2100m. He has a decent record on heavy and drops to BM58 with a light weight.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Farraige | 12 | Peter Graham | D Wagstaff | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Prince Is Game | 2 | Anna Roper | M J Robinson | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 11 | Argerich | 4 | Olivia Dalton | P Cheers | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Final Chapter | 6 | Leanne Boyd | Cassandra Schmidt | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Maggie Sparkles | 8 | Liberty Smyth | P J Kelly | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Yorikiri | 7 | Mikayla Weir | P M Perry | 60.5kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 2 | Strobing | 11 | Shannen Llewellyn | A P Ball | 61.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Quick Buck | 9 | Matthew Bennett | Grant Jobson | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 7 | Nature Boy | 3 | Izzy Neale | Ms L Selby | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Zou Big Boy | 13 | Ms L Selby | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Dipierdomenico | 10 | Grace Palmer | R J Knight | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Thundering Falcon | 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | R J Knight | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Hardash | 1 | Jeff Kehoe | P Cheers | 55kg |
Miss Dee Reign is a lightly raced 3yo filly who has already shown strong wet track ability, winning her maiden on Heavy 10 over 1400m. She followed with an encouraging 3rd at Scone on Soft 6 from barrier 4. With a favourable inside barrier 3, light weight, and the services of a capable jockey, she profiles as the most suitable runner for this moderate tempo, heavy track BM58.
Barcelona Express is the consistent front-runner who has placed in his last two heavy starts, including a close 3rd at Taree last week. He draws well and has the in-form Aaron Bullock engaged. While he hasn't won on heavy, his placings suggest he is due. He should be in the finish but may lack the finishing burst to win.
Mosgiel Daisy brings strong heavy track form and a last-start win over 1300m at Taree. She loves the wet and this venue, but the step up to 1400m is a genuine concern given she has never won beyond 1300m. Drawn wide, she will need luck to get into the race but is a genuine threat if she runs out the trip.
Rivoli Star is a veteran who showed good heavy track form with a tough win at Tamworth two starts back. He was poor last time but had a wide draw. Back to a better barrier 7 and with a light weight, he can improve sharply.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Nikody's Binks | 8 | Raymond Spokes | P Cheers | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Spartan Steel | 18 | Matthew Bennett | J Louizos | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Barcelona Express | 9 | Aaron Bullock | D L Matts | 60.5kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 10 | Dam Impact | 4 | Grant Buckley | Grant Jobson | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Faiza Star | 17 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 16 | Rebel One | 16 | M J Robinson | 55kg | $81.00 | |
| 7th | 13 | Discreet Lady | 13 | Grace Palmer | Tom Higgins | 53kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Whatsthetimemrwolf | 14 | D L Matts | 57kg | $8.50 | |
| 9th | 1 | Scotland | 5 | Poppie Gorton | Ms K Owen | 61kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Miss Dee Reign | 3 | Shannen Llewellyn | J A Sylvester | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 11th | 6 | Mosgiel Daisy | 15 | Ben Looker | M J Robinson | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 12th | 17 | Golden Breeze | 10 | Ms M De Gonneville | 55kg | $151.00 | |
| 13th | 14 | Rivoli Star | 7 | Peter Graham | Peter Graham | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 14th | 15 | Nikody's Diego | 11 | P Cheers | 55kg | $151.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Ode So Much | 6 | Olivia Dalton | Simon Casey | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Sound And Vision | 2 | Grady Spokes | Ms K Owen | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | The Manager | 12 | Liam Ruddy | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | I'm Super | 1 | P J Kelly | 59.5kg |
Altercation is in consistent form and ran a strong second at Taree on heavy two starts back. She is proven on wet ground and maps to get a comfortable run from barrier 8. The only query is her low win strike rate, but she is likely to be in the finish and represents solid each-way value.
The Piccolino comes off an impressive win at Taree on heavy, showing he handles the conditions. The wide barrier is a concern, but he has enough speed to cross or find a position. If he can avoid being caught wide, he should be in the finish again.
Cool Fizz is a course specialist with a strong record at Taree, particularly on heavy going. She drops from Open class to BM66, which is a significant advantage. First-up stats are solid, and barrier 5 gives her a good chance to settle handy. The main concern is the long spell, but her class and track affinity make her the most likely winner.
Love Rat is a proven heavy-track performer with strong recent form, including a narrow second in heavy10 company. Barrier 1 is ideal on heavy ground as it saves energy. Despite the weight, he maps to get a soft lead or just behind the speed.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | The Piccolino | 15 | Shannen Llewellyn | P M Perry | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 13 | Cupid's Kiss | 13 | Anna Weatherlake | J A Sylvester | 52.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Altercation | 8 | Ben Looker | J C Deamer | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 14 | Magnolia Jewel | 9 | Mollie Fitzgerald | T J Bartley | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Telegraph | 17 | Madeline Owen | A P Ball | 62kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Debussy | 7 | Aaron Bullock | A P Ball | 62kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 12 | Catchy Tunes | 2 | Jess Taylor | G McFarlane | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 17 | Wine Time | 4 | Nicole Hudson | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| 9th | 5 | Love Rat | 1 | Olivia Dalton | Ms C Rode | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Zoom Outcome | 11 | Liberty Smyth | Joseph Burges | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Cool Fizz | 5 | Grady Spokes | B J Dodson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Wanjina Rose | 16 | Poppie Gorton | Daniel Wheeler | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Flying Shelly | 6 | Sally Taylor | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Aeternum | 14 | Jenny Duggan | Ms K Buchanan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Difensivo | 3 | Nacim Dilmi | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Bethsheba | 10 | Nikki Hodgson | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Sneaky Rich | 12 | Edward Cummings | 55kg |
I'm Super has proven she handles heavy conditions with a win and a close 2nd on the surface. She ran a strong 2nd here last start over 1300m on heavy and has the tactical speed to overcome a wide gate.
Smashing Nova broke through impressively in a maiden on soft and now faces a significant class rise. He has placed twice at Taree on soft and draws well, but stepping up to BM58 on heavy is a big ask.
Shoutaboutit maps perfectly from barrier 1 and drops significantly in grade from BM66. Her recent 2nd at Muswellbrook on soft was strong, and she has placed on heavy before. The stable is in good form, and with Shannen Llewellyn retaining the ride, she rates as the most reliable winning chance in this open BM58.
Highly Tempted is a proven heavy-track winner who was disappointing first-up after a spell. He drops from Class 3 to BM58 and gets the in-form Aaron Bullock. The class drop and wet form make him a sharp overlay.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | I'm Super | 16 | Liberty Smyth | P J Kelly | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 20 | Golden Galaxy | 15 | Ms M De Gonneville | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| 3rd | 9 | Smashing Nova | 3 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Too Darn Finesse | 14 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 7 | Take The Jackpot | 13 | Ben Looker | B G Lawrence | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 14 | Incantress | 7 | Mikayla Weir | S J Hodge | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 6 | Smart Jazz | 5 | Anna Weatherlake | J A Sylvester | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Manwe | 9 | Chad Lever | Ms R Dunn | 61kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Highly Tempted | 10 | Aaron Bullock | A P Ball | 61.5kg | $4.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Executive Decision | 2 | Grant Buckley | Mark Cross | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Golden Copper | 12 | Aiden St Vincent | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Shoutaboutit | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | Ms K Buchanan | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Whispering Rupert | 19 | G McFarlane | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Salma's Star | 4 | Jess Taylor | G McFarlane | 59kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Mane Character | 8 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Nacim Dilmi | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Ardonaugh | 17 | R P Hartley | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Maximum Ride | 11 | D Lane | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Nikody's Diego | 6 | P Cheers | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Pride Of Lanka | 20 | J Kehoe | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Rebel One | 18 | M J Robinson | 55kg |
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