Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Saturday 11 July 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 6 races at Cowra. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Cascata Spritz has improved with each run, culminating in a close 3rd on heavy at Gundagai. From barrier 1 she can dictate terms in a slow-run maiden. The key is her ability to corner with momentum at Cowra. She is the most reliable winning chance despite being a maiden.
She maps to settle in the first half and can produce a strong finish. The query is whether she can finally win, but her consistent pattern makes her a serious threat.
Bangelz has faced deeper opposition in town and now drops to a country maiden. The wide gate is concerning but she has enough speed to cross and find cover. Each-way value.
Classic Azabeel is a risk/reward play. Last start was terrible but she had excuses (wide barrier, heavy track). This brings back the gear changes that suit her.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Cascata Spritz | 1 | Mathew Cahill | J M Cleary | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 8 | Cool Nanczye | 3 | Dylan Stanley | Brett Robb | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Bangelz | 10 | Clayton Gallagher | T P Croft | 57kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 10 | The Fire Inside | 7 | Ashleigh McCabe | Ms G Williams | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Argyle Springs | 6 | Jacob Stiff | Ms A Smith | 55.5kg | $2.10 |
| 6th | 7 | Classic Azabeel | 4 | Quayde Krogh | Doug Gorrel | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Sunset Drive | 8 | Izzy Neale | Robert Lane | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Muronbung | 5 | Gabrielle Johnston | Brett Thompson | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Chebet | 9 | Jess Del Frari | Ms M Harrison | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Daytimer | 2 | Leanne Boyd | Brett Thompson | 55kg |
Profiles best for Cowra’s 950m: tactical speed to land just behind the likely speed battle and corner with momentum. The 40‑day freshen looks intentional. Kingdom Heart is the most likely winner on pure form and map.
Expecting marked second‑up improvement.
Kapolei brings genuine early speed and the inside draw to either lead or sit box‑seat—both strong profiles at Cowra, especially earlier in the day. The knock is limited wet exposure and potential pressure if multiple runners kick up. Still, map/rail efficiency keeps her firmly in the mix for a placing at this trip.
A risky but appealing roughie. Blinkers on and barrier 5 give Eighteen Months the chance to land 1×1 or first four without overdoing it.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Lady Giovanna | 11 | Jacob Stiff | D R Mirfin | 56kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 8 | Eighteen Months | 5 | Glenn Cahill | J Rolfe | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Azucar | 9 | Jess Del Frari | Ms M Harrison | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Designed Spindle | 12 | Deep Shanker | J W Van Duren | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Kingdom Heart | 3 | Billy Cray | Ms S Jeffries | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Flo Jo The Eskimo | 2 | Mathew Cahill | M C Lynch | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Final Coast | 8 | Leanne Boyd | Brett Thompson | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Agravain | 4 | Carly Frater | Troy Lorback | 58kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Life Is A Shiraz | 6 | Izzy Neale | Brett Robb | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Kapolei | 1 | Emma Ly | Blake Ryan | 55kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Aerialize | 10 | A L McRae | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Culgoa Kate | 7 | Connie Greig | 55kg |
Second-up after freshen-up run suits his pattern (placed both times first-up).
The drop from Class 3 to Class 1 provides a genuine class edge, and recent placing at higher level confirms current form. However, barrier 9 at tight Cowra circuit is a major tactical negative, requiring luck in running or wide travel. New jockey booking adds uncertainty. Superior ability evident but execution from wide draw questionable.
Stands out as the only runner with proven form at today's 950m distance, including a win and placing from four attempts. Barrier 6 allows ideal positioning in the first half without excessive work. Main query is limited Soft track exposure (never placed on Soft), though did handle Heavy 8 last start. Consistent placing record suggests reliability, and proven distance form is significant edge in this field. Represents solid each-way value.
Soft track record of 4:1-0-0 is compelling for today's conditions. However, barrier 12 is a massive negative at tight Cowra circuit, requiring exceptional luck or very wide travel. Rising from BM50 to Class 1 adds query. Speculative each-way value for those seeking upset chances, but barrier makes winning extremely difficult.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Kevin | 3 | Izzy Neale | Brett Robb | 59.5kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 10 | Elderberry Wine | 7 | Clayton Gallagher | Ms A Smith | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | King Lesong | 5 | Emma Ly | G J Rolfe | 53kg | $151.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Chappolicious | 9 | Glenn Cahill | M D Griffith | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Russian Ember | 6 | Billy Cray | Ms S Jeffries | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Wellspring | 10 | Jacob Stiff | Ms S Jeffries | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Notabadchassis | 13 | Liam Blanch | C Lundholm | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Sabatina | 8 | Mathew Cahill | M C Lynch | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Talistiana | 11 | Dylan Stanley | Peter Kirby | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Dubai Oak | 4 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | J Rolfe | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Mere Mortal | 1 | Ken Dunbar | M C Lynch | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Bold Tee | 12 | Quayde Krogh | Michael Plummer | 55kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Bonnyville | 12 | A L McRae | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Silent Drama | 10 | Gregory O'Neill | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Calmundi | 2 | Kylie Kennedy | 55kg |
The Git Up has shown ability on heavy and has course knowledge. Her last run was poor but prior she placed well. The drop to BM50 helps.
Powderfinger is a consistent mare dropping in class. She won two starts back and was a solid 4th at Narromine on heavy. The wide draw is a concern but she can settle on speed. Each-way value.
She has shown consistent improvement in maidens and gets a favourable slow tempo to lead. Only query is lack of soft track experience but she handled heavy ground okay.
Our Celebrity is a class dropper with a superb soft track record. Despite two poor runs on heavy, she gets back to the distance and surface that suit best.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | There She Goes | 4 | Mathew Cahill | Andrew Ryan | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Champ De Mars | 6 | Jacob Stiff | Ms S Jeffries | 61kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 11 | Spiritual Mystery | 2 | Quayde Krogh | D J Rolfe | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 8 | The Git Up | 9 | Leanne Boyd | Brett Thompson | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Roman Miss | 7 | Glenn Cahill | Ms A Smith | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Our Celebrity | 3 | Caine Stuart | Gregory O'Neill | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Haronya | 5 | Clayton Gallagher | Kylie Kennedy | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | She'sadare | 9 | M D Kelley | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Powderfinger | 8 | Gabrielle Johnston | Brett Thompson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Fightthegoodfight | 3 | L T Hodgson | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Kapolei | 1 | Emma Ly | Blake Ryan | 56kg |
Pattera presents as the most reliable winning chance having won last start at this exact BM50 level on a Soft 6 surface. The 1065m Wagga win translates perfectly to today's 1100m, and the soft track record (2-1-3) provides confidence. Barrier 6 is ideal for Cowra's inside bias, allowing tactical positioning behind the likely moderate pace. The class drop from recent BM58 racing strengthens the case.
The BM58 Queanbeyan win demonstrates class above today's level, and the significant drop to BM50 is a major positive. Barrier 5 is ideal for Cowra's inside-favoured track. However, the second-up record (0-0-0 from 4) is a genuine concern that cannot be ignored.
The class drop from Class 2 to BM50 is significant, and recent form shows consistency with two placings. However, the second-up record (0-0-0) is a red flag, and the soft track record is unproven with only one placing from six attempts. Barrier 8 is workable but not ideal for Cowra's inside bias.
The significant class drop from BM66 to BM50 combined with the light 53kg weight provides a genuine chance to be competitive. The soft track record (2-1-2) shows ability on the surface. This is a value play based on the perfect barrier draw and class drop, offering each-way appeal despite form concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Ready For Lift Off | 1 | Jessica Brookes | Kylie Kennedy | 53kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Hell Of A Show | 5 | Glenn Cahill | Ms J Hoy | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Cool Space | 8 | Jacob Stiff | M R Mulholland | 59kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Pattera | 6 | Jess Del Frari | Ms M Harrison | 60.5kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Dodge The Dark | 12 | Wendy Peel | Wendy Peel | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 8 | East Harlem | 13 | Dylan Stanley | Peter Kirby | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Cassimir | 4 | Izzy Neale | P Waters | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Outback Cod | 15 | Caine Stuart | Gregory O'Neill | 53kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Calmundi | 18 | Clayton Gallagher | Kylie Kennedy | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 12 | My Crown | 17 | Gabrielle Johnston | Brett Thompson | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Magic Bertie | 11 | Billy Cray | Michael Plummer | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 15 | I Iz Brilliant | 16 | Deep Shanker | J W Van Duren | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 13th | 16 | Ocean Hero | 14 | Todd Smith | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Invasive | 10 | Ms M Harrison | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Insane Volt | 2 | Quayde Krogh | J Rolfe | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Sanzeno | 3 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | Becky Byrne | 58kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Lockadente | 9 | Dennis Bush | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Jade Division | 7 | Brett Thompson | 61kg |
Maps perfectly from gate 2 to land just behind the speed, which is the Cowra sweet spot on Soft 5. She brings stronger BM58/CL1 form, ran a tight 2nd at 1400m on soft recently, and owns a solid distance profile. With a moderate tempo forecast and inside draw, she gets every chance to control her momentum and convert the drop to BM50 despite a modest career win rate.
Solid BM58 formlines and a reliable first‑up record make him a key danger. From barrier 4 he can lob in the first six and build momentum—ideal at Cowra on rain‑affected ground. The 60kg and lack of a win at the trip are minor knocks, but the class drop and map offset those concerns.
Forgive the first‑up heavy run; he now steps to his best trip and a softer class. From barrier 3 he can hold a prominent spot, which is key at Cowra, and his soft/distance profile is one of the field’s best.
Profiles to push forward and control his rhythm—typically rewarded at Cowra on Soft 5. The 1375m rise is the question, but if he relaxes in the first few, he can give a strong sight.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Moon Zone | 2 | Kody Nestor | C Lundholm | 58.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 16 | Sanzeno | 4 | Becky Byrne | 60kg | $13.00 | |
| 3rd | 3 | Jade Division | 5 | Leanne Boyd | Brett Thompson | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Divine Conclusion | 14 | Glenn Cahill | P J Cornish | 60.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 2 | Phils Colours | 3 | Emma Ly | Ms S Jeffries | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Encyclopedia | 6 | Billy Cray | Michael Plummer | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Special Prophet | 15 | Dale Cole | Ms M Hopkins | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Giovanna Star | 12 | Jacob Stiff | D R Mirfin | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 11 | Himeros | 1 | Izzy Neale | Kylie Kennedy | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 10 | Danish Hussar | 16 | A L McRae | 57.5kg | $12.00 | |
| 11th | 15 | Lockadente | 7 | Dennis Bush | 55kg | $81.00 | |
| 12th | 14 | Freaky Friday | 9 | J Rolfe | 55kg | $151.00 | |
| Scr | 5 | Abated Breath | 10 | Brett Thompson | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Ruby Harmony | 8 | Stephen Edwards | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Blackhill Kitty | 17 | Connie Greig | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Walk Up Start | 17 | M D Kelley | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | My Crown | 11 | Brett Thompson | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Haronya | 13 | Kylie Kennedy | 55.5kg |
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