Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Friday 31 July 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Port Macquarie. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Miss Trump drops sharply in class from Group 2 city company into a maiden, with a genuine top stable and jockey combination. The single start was competitive assessment against much stronger rivals. Barrier 5 allows tactical positioning suited to this leader-biased track.
A key each-way threat.
Birdy Girl offers value with proven course/distance form, genuine soft-track credentials, and an excellent barrier for this leader-friendly track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Miss Trump | 5 | Ben Looker | Paul Snowden | 55kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 7 | Fratianno | 12 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Colt Prosser | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Raguel | 7 | Bailey Wheeler | T S Howlett | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 2 | Cheating Lilibet | 11 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Atadcheeky | 10 | Zac Wadick | Glen Milligan | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Charmed Star | 8 | Leanne Boyd | Tom Higgins | 53kg | $201.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Loui Long Legs | 4 | Archie Mc Colm | N J Osborne | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Birdy Girl | 2 | Stephen Cummins | G Prosser | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Markwell Emmy | 1 | Shannen Llewellyn | Joseph Burges | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Cubis Gold | 3 | Nick Heywood | T S Howlett | 59kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Hot Fizz | 6 | Grant Buckley | Terry Evans | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Royal Ribbons | 9 | Kacie Adams | P J Kelly | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
Bridego arrives in career-best form, winning at Taree last-but-one start and running a narrow second at Muswellbrook in Soft conditions. His forward racing style suits the leader-biased Port Macquarie circuit, and barrier 8 keeps him in a workable position to press the speed. Consistent top-2 finishes across his last 5 runs and a suitable class level make him a leading contender just behind the class dropper.
Bonjour Bill is in strong current form with a recent win at Taree and a highly consistent placing record (50% place strike rate). Barrier 5 suits the forward-bias track profile, and his likely settling position plays to the course's leader advantage.
Tambeloa steps right down in class from Sydney provincial/city grade (Bench 72-78, even a Group 3 minor placing) into a Class 1 country race, holding a clear form and class superiority over this field. The one query is barrier 9 on a leader-biased track, but the class gap should be sufficient to overcome any tempo disadvantage.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Mamma Mia | 7 | Olivia Chambers | Ms K Buchanan | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Dark Justice | 2 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Bridego | 8 | Shannen Llewellyn | Joel Wilkes | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Bonjour Bill | 5 | Zac Wadick | Glen Milligan | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 10 | Blazing Statement | 11 | Grant Buckley | Nikki Hodgson | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Hardash | 12 | P Cheers | 59kg | $101.00 | |
| 7th | 6 | King Country | 1 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Rebel One | 13 | Teighan Worsnop | M J Robinson | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 12 | The Cavalier Kid | 6 | Peter Graham | R J Agnew | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Grand Voile | 3 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 55.5kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Awarded Glory | 10 | Raymond Spokes | T M Whittington | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Tambeloa | 9 | Ms K Buchanan | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Elite Delight | 4 | Ms K Buchanan | 55kg |
What A Gent is the most credentialed and consistent runner in this maiden field, with 19 starts producing 7 placings and clear improvement in recent runs. Strong soft-track form, ideal inside barrier for the leader-biased Port Macquarie circuit, and professional round-out make him the most reliable winning chance, even without a maiden win yet.
Kiwi Harmony has repeatedly shown ability at Port Macquarie and this exact distance, placing twice previously in similar conditions. Solid each-way claims in a race lacking standout depth.
Habib Albi is a专 genuine wet-track performer with a perfect placing record on Soft (3 from 3) and repeated black-type-style placings at this exact track. Consistent, honest maiden type who should be firmly competitive again, particularly with a well-in-form rider aboard.
A placing on Soft at Coffs Harbour underlines conditions suitability, and an ideal barrier draw adds to the case.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Kharif | 12 | Grant Buckley | C Maher | 59kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 11 | What A Gent | 1 | Andrew Gibbons | T J Bartley | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 4 | Antonucci | 2 | Bailie Baker | Aiden St Vincent | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Habib Albi | 9 | Bailey Wheeler | Aiden St Vincent | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Kiwi Harmony | 10 | Mollie Fitzgerald | R N Godbolt | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Hey Bluey | 7 | Archie Mc Colm | N J Osborne | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Rock'n On Uptown | 6 | Grace Palmer | Carlos Antonio | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Zavino | 13 | Teighan Worsnop | P Cheers | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Fit For A Prince | 11 | Kacie Adams | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 9 | My Little Red Fox | 3 | Stephen Cummins | G Prosser | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Blanks | 4 | William A Stanley | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 8 | La Regina | 5 | Ben Looker | Aiden St Vincent | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Clever Illusion | 8 | P Cheers | 55kg |
First-up after a long spell adds risk.
Barrier 7 and forward racing style suit the leader-biased Port Macquarie soft track profile. Solid each-way hope but not deserving of favouritism given the winless record and recent decline.
Na Hamah is a consistent maiden performer with excellent wet-track credentials (multiple placings on heavy and soft) and looks safely the classiest 'nearly' horse in the race, evidenced by adjacent placings in similar grade.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Canal | 8 | Ben Looker | Paul Snowden | 59kg | $1.35 |
| 2nd | 1 | Bobby | 7 | Shannen Llewellyn | P M Perry | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Truly Graphic | 5 | Madeline Owen | A P Ball | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Checks'n'balances | 1 | Danny Peisley | Fleur Henley | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Parker's Paradise | 3 | Archie Mc Colm | N J Osborne | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Clever Illusion | 4 | Teighan Worsnop | P Cheers | 59kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 14 | La Bella Rosa | 6 | R Simonetta | 57kg | $51.00 | |
| 8th | 7 | Sea Turtle | 2 | Bailey Wheeler | Aiden St Vincent | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Na Hamah | 15 | Grant Buckley | H R Dew | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Mr Accurate | 14 | Raymond Spokes | P Cheers | 59kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Opine | 11 | Samantha McGuren | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Jwala | 9 | Nick Heywood | T S Howlett | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Last Metaphor | 12 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Don't Tell Harry | 16 | Joseph Burges | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Charabelle | 13 | T S Howlett | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Aelfwynn | 10 | Nikki Hodgson | 57kg |
Be Someone has won and placed from just two starts, showing professionalism and a strong will-to-win at Taree last start on heavy ground. The step to Class 1 is a query but the horse looks talented, drawn to get a forward position which is crucial on this Soft track with its pronounced leader bias.
The concern is barrier 15 on a track with a pronounced leader bias, meaning she may need to work harder to secure forward position than ideal. Class rise is a query but her Maiden form looks well above average.
Dirty Does It is racing in the best form of his career with a strong 2nd at Taree last start beaten narrowly. His barrier 5 draw is ideal for exploiting Port Macquarie's clear leader bias on Soft, and he already has course form here. A key contender who should get every opportunity to be forward under similar tactics.
Not among the home speed but has shown professionalism and this jockey combination has already produced a win.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | I Am Steffi | 15 | Archie Mc Colm | N J Osborne | 53.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Dirty Does It | 5 | Danny Peisley | R J Agnew | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Farnished | 16 | Ben Looker | Aiden St Vincent | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Mosgiel Crystal | 3 | Teighan Worsnop | M J Robinson | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Be Someone | 8 | Zac Wadick | Colin Hughes | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Sculptor | 10 | Nick Heywood | T S Howlett | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Explosive Tycoon | 6 | Shannen Llewellyn | A P Ball | 58.5kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 9 | My Nicconi Boy | 4 | Raymond Spokes | Ms C Reid | 55.5kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Radio Ga Ga | 14 | Madeline Owen | I C Marks | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Tawfiq Tom | 11 | Bailey Wheeler | Cassandra Schmidt | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Counterpart | 7 | Jonathan Smith | 55kg | $201.00 | |
| 12th | 7 | Outoftheoffice | 9 | Grant Buckley | P J Kelly | 56kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Smart Lily | 2 | Olivia Chambers | W T Wilkes | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Hoo Haa | 16 | Darren Treacy | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Enzoni | 12 | Cassandra Schmidt | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Ultimate Reign | 13 | Ms A Lee | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Pride Of Lanka | 1 | Grace Palmer | J Kehoe | 52kg |
Dropping in grade and drawing a workable gate, he is well placed to control a truly run race even amid a genuine pace scenario.
Don't arrives in career-best form after a dominant maiden win last start, but faces a widest possible barrier (17) at a track where the run to the corner is critical. If he can overcome the draw and see out the class rise, his upward trajectory makes him highly competitive, though the gate is the major risk factor.
Solid each-way claims rather than standout winning claims.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Zoucat | 7 | Archie Mc Colm | N J Osborne | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | The Magic Man | 14 | William A Stanley | P M Perry | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Clifton Springs | 10 | Grace Palmer | Carlos Antonio | 60.5kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Aeternum | 6 | Olivia Chambers | Ms K Buchanan | 62.5kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 8 | Exceed Me | 15 | Danny Peisley | J A Sprague | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Wine Time | 1 | Bailey Wheeler | Nicole Hudson | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Octavian Treasure | 13 | Nick Heywood | T S Howlett | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Where's The Fire | 8 | Shannen Llewellyn | A P Ball | 61.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Magnolia Jewel | 5 | Amelia Heinrich | T J Bartley | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Don't | 17 | Mollie Fitzgerald | R J Agnew | 61.5kg | $3.60 |
| 11th | 13 | Typhoon Neta | 2 | Ben Looker | Cassandra Schmidt | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Miss De Blaas | 4 | Zac Wadick | H R Dew | 58kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Bethsheba | 3 | Andrew Gibbons | Nikki Hodgson | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Felasuvi | 12 | Madeline Owen | A P Ball | 56kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Personal Space | 11 | Ms C Rode | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Monaco Flyer | 9 | J D Shelton | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Radio Ga Ga | 16 | I C Marks | 55kg |
Aerofoil has the perfect setup for Port Macquarie's Soft leader bias — inside barrier, fresh course-and-distance win last start, and consistent recent form.
The Lupercal draws perfectly for this track's leader bias and has been racing consistently without quite going one better. A series of minor placings at this level suggests he's building toward a win, and the ideal gate combined with class-appropriate form make him a strong each-way threat.
Fancy Shoulder is racing in career-best form with a recent win and a close-up placing, but the wide barrier (17) works against her at a track that heavily rewards forward positioning.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Fancy Shoulder | 17 | Bailey Wheeler | Daniel Wheeler | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Xtra Approval | 8 | Amelia Heinrich | A P Ball | 62kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | The Lupercal | 2 | Mollie Fitzgerald | D B Campbell | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Little Prophet | 13 | Peter Graham | Colt Prosser | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Tryanza | 14 | Zac Wadick | D B Campbell | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Pearls Treasure | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | P M Perry | 61kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Take The Jackpot | 12 | Ben Looker | B G Lawrence | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Snow Falcon | 5 | Bailie Baker | Shane Everson | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Bjorn Ironside | 10 | Archie Mc Colm | Colt Prosser | 61kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Whiskers | 11 | Kacie Adams | P J Kelly | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Aerofoil | 1 | Danny Peisley | J A Sprague | 59kg | $2.80 |
| 12th | 10 | Royal Teens | 3 | Grant Buckley | Terry Evans | 59kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Xtreme | 17 | Paul Snowden | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Lune D'excellence | 16 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Typhoon Neta | 9 | Cassandra Schmidt | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Diamondsaremio | 15 | Sally Taylor | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Nikody's Binks | 7 | P Cheers | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Purple Kitty | 6 | P Cheers | 56.5kg |
Moana Gold presents the most complete and reliable form profile in this race - consistent placings, proven at the track on soft ground, and building into a leading contender with a red-hot rider combination.
Yorikiri boasts a stand-out record at Port Macquarie specifically, including a win at this exact 1509m trip last campaign.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Moana Gold | 11 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms K Buchanan | 57.5kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 5 | Strobing | 5 | Amelia Heinrich | A P Ball | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Surpasser | 2 | Andrew Gibbons | K A Lees | 61.5kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Yorikiri | 6 | Nick Heywood | P M Perry | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Sun Topaze | 4 | Danny Peisley | Shane Everson | 62.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Thinkin' Bo You | 17 | Peter Graham | D Simonetta | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Argerich | 9 | P Cheers | 57kg | $16.00 | |
| 8th | 1 | Mortlake | 15 | Grace Palmer | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Deep Drive | 14 | Grant Buckley | Terry Evans | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Bonus Tempus | 13 | Teighan Worsnop | B M Lazzarini | 62kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Mischievous Molly | 1 | Ben Looker | W T Wilkes | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 12th | 8 | Love 'n' Rockets | 3 | Bailey Wheeler | Aiden St Vincent | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Naughty Nurse | 12 | K A Lees | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Shoot'em Up | 10 | Ben Lees | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Faiza Star | 7 | Kacie Adams | Darren Treacy | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Secret Keeper | 12 | Aiden St Vincent | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Caledonian | 8 | Ms K Owen | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Nikody's Binks | 16 | P Cheers | 57.5kg |
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