Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Friday 31 July 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Carnarvon. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Clear standout on recent form after narrow 2nd over 1000m here 12 days ago. Gear changes and step to 1200m suit the improving filly. Despite wide draw, early speed projects her forward in moderate tempo on leader-biased Carnarvon layout. Best winning chance in volatile maiden.
First-up and wide draw are negatives on this tight track, yet the form edge and finishing strength give strong claims if he settles midfield.
Maps perfectly from barrier 2 to control or sit handy on the leader-biased Carnarvon circuit. Recent 3rd over this trip and 4th last start show he is competitive at the level. Reliable each-way type who benefits most from the predicted moderate tempo and inside draw.
Lightly raced gelding ran a solid debut 4th over this exact track and trip. Prior trial win shows ability and he should improve sharply second-up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Tango Rhythm | 9 | Madi Derrick | P J Daly | 56kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | Placid Rom | 8 | Alex Hearn | D R Couper | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Costa Star | 11 | Holly Nottle | R R Evans | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 1 | Any Questions | 10 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Sean Rains | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 2 | The Sessione | 2 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Rhaenya | 3 | Ava Catarino | D R Couper | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Ginger Fizz | 5 | Jefferson Tsang | P R Bland | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Black Cilla | 4 | Jordan Turner | Malcolm Mackenzie | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Unruly Dame | 7 | Joseph See | Jacquelyn Scott | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Dame D'argent | 6 | Jason Li | Jacquelyn Scott | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Dixie Princess | 1 | Bailey Webster | P G Moses | 54kg | $91.00 |
Devils I is the clear form horse with four consecutive top-two finishes at Carnarvon including a last-start BM64+ win. Barrier 3 and likely leader role exploit the strong on-pace bias and slow tempo perfectly. Although recent wins came over shorter trips and this is a class rise, his prior 1400m success here and overall track affinity make him the most likely winner.
Red Rebel ran a solid second over 1406m last week and maps to settle handy. The class jump is a concern but this is a thin country BM68+ and his fitness edge plus map suit make him the main danger.
Corn Cob won successive races at Carnarvon including over this 1400m trip before a poor last-start sprint effort. He has the class and track form to bounce back, though the big weight and cold jockey are negatives. Still rates a solid each-way chance if he returns to his prior winning level.
Lacevinsky is a genuine Carnarvon specialist with an outstanding record at the track and trip.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Red Rebel | 4 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 55kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 1 | Corn Cob | 5 | Sharni Webster | Aaron Pateman | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Devils I | 3 | Natasha Faithfull | Zach Tyler | 56.5kg | $1.85 |
| 4th | 7 | Who's Your Mama | 7 | Jordan Turner | R J Malpass | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Lacevinsky | 2 | Giaan O'Donnell | Jacquelyn Scott | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Passion Prince | 6 | Madi Derrick | Aaron Pateman | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Set The Scene | 1 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Sean Rains | 56.5kg |
Swishgobango is the clear form choice for this Class 1. Last-start winner over the Carnarvon 1600m in identical conditions, drawn barrier 1 to control or sit handy in a projected slow tempo. Local record is excellent and the short straight rewards his on-pace pattern.
Second-up and with Faithfull aboard is a positive, yet the leap to 1600m under 60kg against proven milers is a major query. Best used for place cover rather than win given the map and distance doubts.
Blitz ran an honest third in Class 1 company last start over 1400m and maps perfectly from barrier 3. Second-up and with local form, he is a reliable each-way threat in a race lacking depth. The short straight and slow tempo give him every chance to be in the finish if he can improve on his prior second-up efforts.
While the long maiden tag is a concern, the recent evidence and map give her strong place claims and each-way value in a volatile Class 1.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Mr Hollywood | 5 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 56kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 8 | Space Ace | 6 | Holly Nottle | R J Malpass | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Magic Carats | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | R J Malpass | 60kg | $1.90 |
| 4th | 3 | Danea Rock | 7 | Sharni Webster | Malcolm Mackenzie | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Blitz | 3 | Jordan Turner | P G Moses | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Swishgobango | 1 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Sean Rains | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Sweet Eyes | 2 | Jason Li | Zach Tyler | 52kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Hot Nova | 9 | Giaan O'Donnell | R R Evans | 52kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Dashing Diva | 8 | Jefferson Tsang | Cliff Howe | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
Clear form standout with back-to-back strong Carnarvon runs at the trip and level, including a dominant win. Barrier 2 and projected lead suit the tight leader-biased circuit perfectly under moderate tempo.
Honest and consistent at the grade with a fresh Roebourne placing and earlier Carnarvon success. Barrier and likely on-pace role fit the track perfectly.
Two excellent recent seconds over this exact T/D show she thrives here when right. Blinkers return and class drop boost chances despite the wide gate. Maps to lead or sit handy and can improve sharply if she finds cover early on the firm surface.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Smart Return | 7 | Kate Pateman | R R Evans | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Shooting Kontiki | 5 | Holly Nottle | R J Malpass | 59.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 9 | She Is All Magic | 4 | Bailey Webster | Jacquelyn Scott | 53kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Our Kiwi Princess | 8 | Kayla Holroyd | Malcolm Mackenzie | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 6 | Champeze | 1 | Ebony Johnson | G W Hammarquist | 51kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Weapons Hot | 3 | Jefferson Tsang | Cliff Howe | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Line Of Thought | 6 | Ava Catarino | G W Hammarquist | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Incandescent Lady | 9 | Jordan Turner | K Nightingale | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Dragonflies | 10 | Natasha Faithfull | D R Couper | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 4 | Swexan | 2 | Giaan O'Donnell | D E Black | 55kg |
The tight Carnarvon layout and moderate tempo suit his pattern perfectly under a light weight.
Mystery Minute is the proven Carnarvon specialist with an exceptional 2 wins and 4 placings from 8 starts here, including a Class 3 victory.
Addictive Dream ran a strong 4th only half a length behind Kimberley Currency in the same grade 12 days ago and maps perfectly from barrier 4 to settle handy. Her improving trajectory and suitability to the moderate tempo on this leader-friendly track give her genuine claims for a top-three finish.
Fighting Thunder offers clear value after a maiden win and narrow 2nd at this track and trip in recent starts, carrying a featherweight 53.5kg. The step to BM56+ is a query but his local pattern and map allow a forward role that suits Carnarvon.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Kimberley Currency | 3 | Jefferson Tsang | Cliff Howe | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Simply Rosso | 7 | Tara Atherden | A W Hughes | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Keytrade | 10 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | K Nightingale | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 10 | On The Charge | 6 | Joseph See | A J Voigt | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Addictive Dream | 4 | Madi Derrick | G W Hammarquist | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Sunshine Tafe | 2 | Holly Nottle | P J Daly | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 12 | War Tactics | 5 | Kate Pateman | D E Black | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Hot Puddin | 11 | Jordan Turner | Malcolm Mackenzie | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Mystery Minute | 9 | Natasha Faithfull | Zach Tyler | 59.5kg | $2.50 |
| 10th | 6 | Drag Machine | 1 | Ava Catarino | D R Couper | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 11 | River Beauty | 12 | Jason Li | R J Malpass | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 7 | Fighting Thunder | 8 | Sharni Webster | Malcolm Mackenzie | 53.5kg |
Clear form standout with four straight Carnarvon victories including two at 1600m BM56+. Perfect track record and proven jockey combo make him the one to beat under slow tempo that favours on-pacers. Weight rise is the only query but class edge is decisive in this BM56+.
Most reliable each-way threat. Slow tempo and short straight suit his on-pace style; strong place claims with upset potential.
Solid each-way chance off last-start Class 1 win at the track.
Maps midfield and can improve further at 1750m.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Only Us | 7 | Madi Derrick | G W Hammarquist | 60.5kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 6 | Candlelight Sherif | 1 | Alex Hearn | R R Evans | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Odin Omen | 6 | Jefferson Tsang | Cliff Howe | 53.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Daiyamondo | 3 | Giaan O'Donnell | R R Evans | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Deal Obtained | 10 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Tiff's Lad | 12 | Sharni Webster | Aaron Pateman | 60.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Shabalala | 9 | Jason Li | Jacquelyn Scott | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Dream Illusion | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | A P Scally | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 9th | 12 | Run Teddy Run | 8 | Joseph See | Jacquelyn Scott | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Urban Warrior | 2 | Jordan Turner | Malcolm Mackenzie | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Lordgivemestrength | 5 | Holly Nottle | P J Daly | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Awesome Lily | 11 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | D E Black | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
Clear form standout after last-start win over Blowin' Smoke and Ironclad Boy at this track/distance/class. Outstanding 19-start T/D record and progressive 1-2-3 sequence make him the one to beat on pure merit. Barrier 4 suits the leader-biased Carnarvon layout under moderate tempo.
Projects to lead or sit handy on a track that heavily rewards on-pace runners.
Ran a clear second to Western Impact in the key form race last start over this exact trip and class. Improving pattern, proven at 1400m and on firm going. Solid each-way or place claims in a volatile BM56+.
Has finished 3rd in both recent key form races behind Western Impact and Alma Mater, showing he belongs. Maps to lead or sit handy on a track that favours on-pace types. Overpriced relative to consistent placings and track affinity; clear overlay for each-way value in open BM56+.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Hard Questions | 11 | Alex Hearn | A P Scally | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Soaring Solo | 5 | Jefferson Tsang | Cliff Howe | 54.5kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Yes I Believe | 3 | Ava Catarino | Malcolm Mackenzie | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Kunapipi | 9 | Holly Nottle | P J Daly | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Forbidden Apple | 1 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | A W Hughes | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Gold Spy | 13 | Tara Atherden | G W Hammarquist | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Blowin' Smoke | 7 | Sharni Webster | Malcolm Mackenzie | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Ironclad Boy | 12 | Giaan O'Donnell | D E Black | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 9 | Alma Mater | 10 | Madi Derrick | G W Hammarquist | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Le Troy | 6 | Jordan Turner | K Nightingale | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Western Impact | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | R J Malpass | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 12th | 6 | So Schmick | 8 | Joseph See | Jacquelyn Scott | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 13th | 12 | Precast | 2 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 56kg | $81.00 |
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