Gripping presents as the most reliable and battle-hardened runner in this Maiden Hurdle, with back-to-back placings in stronger company and clearly superior class markers (49 runs, 20 placings) compared to rivals.
Victoria · Sunday 19 July 2026
Coleraine tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Coleraine. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Adam Lindsay Gordon Mdn Hrdl
Shogun Express boasts the best soft-track record in the race (2 wins, 2 places from 9) and draws to get the ideal forward, economical run that this track rewards.
- 1st2EmbezzlerDean Parker$4.00
- 2nd4HighnessMartin Kelly$7.00
- 3rd3GrippingSteven Pateman$2.50
- 4th6OmeoNathan Newton$31.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Embezzler | 5 | Dean Parker | Symon Wilde | 69.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Highness | 10 | Martin Kelly | Rachael Cunningham | 69.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Gripping | 7 | Steven Pateman | Peter Lafferty | 69.5kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Omeo | 9 | Nathan Newton | Nathan Newton | 69.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 10 | High Heeled | 4 | Jordan Hart | Joanne Mugavin | 67.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Shogun Express | 3 | Tom Ryan | Patrick Payne | 69.5kg | $4.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Cherokee Brave | 6 | David Mulcahy | Ms B Simpson | 69.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Zedwilldo | 1 | Cillin Leonard | Brett Scott | 69.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5 | Mash And Gravy | 2 | Bradley Shane Rantall | Rachael Cunningham | 69.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Step In Time | 8 | Will Gordon | Amy McDonald | 69.5kg |
Hammonds Paints Hrdl (Bm115)
Ferago has won his last two starts over hurdles impressively, including a dominant Warrnambool win by 15 lengths, and boasts outstanding soft/heavy track form. Drawn favourably in barrel 1 at a track that rewards forward, economical runners, he is the most credentialed and in-form runner in this field and rates as the most likely winner on pure form assessment.
His wet-track results are strong and he is second-up after a competitive run. Some question marks around his second-up pattern, but the class relief and proven stamina profile make him a genuine each-way / place threat behind the top pick.
A funded value play rather than a top selection given the depth of the leaders above him.
- 1st4SplitSteven Pateman$2.70
- 2nd3FlashlightWill Gordon$2.35
- 3rd1FeragoDaniel Small$3.20
- 4th5Flying WitnessDean Parker$61.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Split | 3 | Steven Pateman | Patrick Payne | 71kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | Flashlight | 5 | Will Gordon | Patrick Payne | 71kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 1 | Ferago | 1 | Daniel Small | P F Ryan | 75kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 5 | Flying Witness | 2 | Dean Parker | Brett Scott | 65kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Gambu | 4 | Martin Kelly | E V Musgrove | 72.5kg | $21.00 |
Ecycle Solutions Great Western Stpl
Saint Eustace presents the strongest recent form profile in the field, with back-to-back placings in Steeple class at a similar level to today. His inside barrier suits Coleraine's short-straight, tactical-speed-favouring circuit.
Bazini offers genuine each-way claims given his recent Steeple win and strong record on softer ground.
The class rise is a concern, but her consistent racing pattern and positional advantages provide solid place claims, with an outside win chance if the leaders falter.
Gear changes hint at stable confidence for improvement.
- 1st8Lucky ChanceMartin Kelly$5.50
- 2nd6Raise The NoteTom Ryan$8.50
- 3rd3Saint EustaceSteven Pateman$4.80
- 4th7MungerannieDavid Mulcahy$26.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Lucky Chance | 7 | Martin Kelly | E V Musgrove | 65kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Raise The Note | 2 | Tom Ryan | Shane Jackson | 65kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Saint Eustace | 1 | Steven Pateman | Jessica Pateman | 68kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 7 | Mungerannie | 5 | David Mulcahy | Amy McDonald | 65kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Nightfall | 6 | Jordan Hart | Joanne Mugavin | 66.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Not Usual Dream | 8 | Bradley Shane Rantall | Rachael Cunningham | 67.5kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Bazini | 4 | Dean Parker | Symon Wilde | 69kg | $17.00 |
| 2 | Karburan | 3 | Will Gordon | Andrew Bobbin | 68kg |
Southern Grampians Livestock And Real Estate Mdn Hwt Plate
War No More is racing into form with consecutive competitive placings including a narrow defeat last start in Heavy going. Proven wet-track credentials, sound fitness (7 days since last run) and a clear improving trajectory make this gelding the most reliable form-based winning chance in a moderate-tempo maiden at a track that rewards forward, sustained runners.
A debutant with no public form, but the multiple gear additions and strong jockey/trainer stats suggest deliberate, confident placement.
The quick 9-day back-up and strong hit-out at Geelong last start show she is racing well. A ground-out effort at this trip remains unproven, but the class and consistency profile make her a leading contender in an open maiden.
- 1st2Flying ShelbyWill Gordon$4.40
- 2nd9Gasoline RainbowDean Parker$4.60
- 3rd5KnuckleheadDavid Mulcahy$6.50
- 4th3Helter PeltzerDarryl Horner$21.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Flying Shelby | 5 | Will Gordon | Paul A Jones | 69.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 9 | Gasoline Rainbow | 8 | Dean Parker | Symon Wilde | 67.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Knucklehead | 10 | David Mulcahy | Archie Alexander | 69.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Helter Peltzer | 2 | Darryl Horner | Chris Calthorpe | 69.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Hemi Two Barrell | 9 | Tom Ryan | Shane Jackson | 69.5kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 7 | War No More | 7 | Martin Kelly | Ms B Simpson | 69.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Our Little Cracker | 6 | Cillin Leonard | Nell Carter | 67.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 8 | French Court | 3 | Jordan Hart | Andrew Angelone | 67.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Tilzattack | 1 | Micheal Casey | I T Gilcrist | 69.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Ask The Captain | 4 | Bradley Shane Rantall | E P Francese | 69.5kg |
Vickery Bros Mdn Hwt Plate
Aqua Storm is the most consistent and rounded formline in this maiden field, with three straight placings and proven Soft-track ability.
The wide barrier (12) is the main query at a track that rewards forward positioning, but the projected slow tempo lessens that impact. A genuine each-way threat with untapped upside.
First-time blinkers could sharpen her forward speed to suit Coleraine's short straight.
- 1st1Aqua StormTom Ryan$1.65
- 2nd5Daniel BooneDean Parker$8.50
- 3rd9TamwoodDarryl Horner$17.00
- 4th3Back Of The BoatSteven Pateman$6.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Aqua Storm | 8 | Tom Ryan | Shane Jackson | 69.5kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 5 | Daniel Boone | 2 | Dean Parker | Simon Zahra | 69.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Tamwood | 5 | Darryl Horner | Luke Williams | 69.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Back Of The Boat | 12 | Steven Pateman | Jessica Pateman | 69.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Keepy Uppy | 3 | Micheal Casey | Clint Marshall | 69.5kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Flying Nic | 7 | Will Gordon | Andrew Bobbin | 67.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 10 | The Noble Steed | 1 | Cillin Leonard | P R Gray | 69.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Atomic Tommy | 11 | Daniel Small | Bryan Dowsett | 69.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Chercover's Award | 10 | Martin Kelly | Jessica Pateman | 69.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Seeing Red | 4 | Jordan Hart | Shane Jackson | 69.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Granite Hill | 6 | P Koumis | 69.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Monsoon Indi | 9 | Bradley Shane Rantall | Ms K Dufty | 67.5kg |
Josh Lewis Accounting Hwt (Bm56)
Matrooshi arrives well placed on a clear class drop, with clear placegetting form on soft/heavy ground over the past two runs. Will Gordon's strong stats at Coleraine and with this trainer add confidence. Barrier 13 is workable if she can build forward momentum before the turn, fitting the track's bias toward horses in range at the 400m.
Lack of proven soft-track form is a slight query, but her overall consistency (50% place rate) and forward-racing profile make her a threat to led the race throughout.
The blinkers addition could sharpen him up, and jockey Dean Parker is in good touch. He maps to be handy from barrier 5, ticking the boxes for Coleraine's forward-bias track profile.
- 1st5Thinking SensationTom Ryan$5.50
- 2nd12State Of MaineLuca Remondet$18.00
- 3rd2Darts DalyDean Parker$4.60
- 4th4Mosquito AwardSteven Pateman$3.60
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Thinking Sensation | 1 | Tom Ryan | Matthew Cumani | 70.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 12 | State Of Maine | 6 | Luca Remondet | Charlotte Parker | 66kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Darts Daly | 5 | Dean Parker | Symon Wilde | 71kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 4 | Mosquito Award | 7 | Steven Pateman | L Smith | 70.5kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 6 | Matrooshi | 13 | Will Gordon | Symon Wilde | 69kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 13 | Cortain | 11 | Cillin Leonard | Ms H Burns | 65kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Elphaba | 9 | Jordan Ratcliffe | D J Cannon | 68kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Irish Bliss | 8 | Micheal Casey | Ms H Burns | 66.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Hot Stepping Hippy | 14 | Simon Zahra | 68.5kg | $21.00 | |
| 10th | 3 | Royal Inference | 3 | Daniel Small | P A Chow | 71kg | $8.50 |
| 11th | 9 | Chica Con Suerte | 2 | Bradley Shane Rantall | Rebecca Winnell | 67kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Coastal Whispers | 12 | Martin Kelly | Tom Dabernig | 67kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Powering Away | 1 | Patrick Payne | 72kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Smart Elissim | 4 | A R Coffey | 65kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Drover's Yarn | 10 | Bryan Dowsett | 65kg |
Springs Tyres Hwt (Bm56)
Smokin' Rohie arrives in career-best form, narrowly beaten last start in an identical Bench 56 contest on comparable Soft ground. Strong recent placing sequence, proven wet-track ability and a winning barrier draw for this tactical, position-based circuit make this the most reliable form-based selection, even though it lacks a deep win strike-rate.
A narrow second pick behind Smokin' Rohie on recent head-to-head form.
Chartwell House has strong recent placing form in this identical class band, including a placing on Soft ground last-but-one. The layoff and barrier 10 are mild concerns for the tactical Coleraine track, but the recent consistent placing pattern and suitable weight make this Sundays' third-best form proposition.
- 1st2Sadlers SymphonyDean Parker$4.80
- 2nd5Smokin' RohieLuca Remondet$3.90
- 3rd8OctahedronCillin Leonard$21.00
- 4th9CircaBradley Shane Rantall$16.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Sadlers Symphony | 3 | Dean Parker | Symon Wilde | 71.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Smokin' Rohie | 2 | Luca Remondet | Nell Carter | 69kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 8 | Octahedron | 1 | Cillin Leonard | G J Phillips | 67kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Circa | 5 | Bradley Shane Rantall | Ms A Blackburn | 66kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Turntyne | 6 | Will Gordon | Amy McDonald | 65.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Tulchan | 9 | David Mulcahy | Annie Alexander | 69kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Donam | 7 | Micheal Casey | M J O'Connor | 65kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Hula Beat | 14 | Darryl Horner | Andrew Bobbin | 73.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Brave Eight | 12 | Martin Kelly | Andrew Bobbin | 67.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Initial Moment | 4 | Tom Ryan | Shane Jackson | 70kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Chartwell House | 10 | Steven Pateman | Jack Laing | 70kg | $5.00 |
| 12th | 12 | A Blue Star | 8 | Jordan Hart | P D Graesser | 65kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 13 | El Amigos | 13 | M W Greig | 65kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Isosceles | 11 | Nathan Newton | Nathan Newton | 69.5kg |
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