Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Friday 31 July 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Scone. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Debutant with outstanding connections maps perfectly to Scone Good 1100m profile. Messara/Bullock 26% combo plus barrier 1 and purposeful gear changes outweigh lack of form. Clear form-proxy leader despite no race history.
Second-up and drops into a winnable maiden.
Placed first-up previously at the trip and returns from a spell with the same profile. Lightly raced Pierata gelding who maps to improve second-up next. Solid each-way chance in an open maiden if he repeats the Mudgee effort.
Recent Tamworth 4th was his best and the map suits. Clear value overlay in a race where on-pace types with tactical speed are favoured.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Banished | 7 | Alysha Collett | Cameron Crockett | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Life's Turns | 2 | Braith Nock | Ms J Bowen | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Sedduke | 11 | Donovan Dillon | Julia Presits | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 8 | First Embrace | 1 | Aaron Bullock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 57kg | $1.65 |
| 5th | 6 | Peerless Son | 8 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Nulkaba Star | 3 | Anna Weatherlake | J A Sylvester | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Foolish Notion | 6 | Adam Farragher | Nikki Pollock | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Zo Frilling | 12 | Olivia Dalton | Nikki Pollock | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Puffin | 9 | Adrian Layt | M C Dobie | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Griko | 5 | Kody Nestor | S J Gleeson | 59kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Fioggia | 10 | Rory Hutchings | Melissa Dennett | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Raguel | 4 | Mikayla Weir | T S Howlett | 56.5kg |
Clear form map in a weak maiden. Competitive 2nd last preparation on Good and solid first-up record give her the edge. Sire and connections suit the sharp 900m. Map from barrier 5 should see her handy where Scone Good winners come from.
Best of the raced contenders behind Excels. Ford stays aboard and the 2yo profile allows improvement second-up. Wide draw is the main map concern at Scone, but raw ability keeps him in the quinella mix.
The Good-track run and second-up status are positives, and Written Tycoon stock often improve sharply at this trip.
Strongest debutant proxy profile. The Neale/Singleton combination is red-hot and the barrier/weight set-up maps perfectly to Scone’s on-pace Good bias. Clear each-way value in a volatile maiden.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Cyclone Jaz | 7 | Jeff Penza | M & D Kearney | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Sir Boom A Lot | 8 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 57kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 7 | Public Safety | 10 | Jay Ford | Blake Ryan | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 4 | Edna Mae | 1 | Winona Costin | T & P Vigouroux | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 2 | On Report | 9 | Aaron Bullock | S J Gleeson | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Excels | 5 | Liberty Smyth | Nathan Doyle | 56.5kg | $1.80 |
| 7th | 3 | Dyneema | 2 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | M A Milton | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Already Blue | 3 | Diego Montes De Oca | Julia Presits | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Graffi | 6 | Donovan Dillon | A M Boyle | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Remember The Waler | 11 | Adrian Layt | Ms J Bowen | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Malay Peninsula | 4 | Izzy Neale | S I Singleton | 55.5kg |
Nevermista is the clearest form horse. Second-up stats are modest but he is fit, progressive and proven around the track. In a volatile BM58 he offers the most reliable winning profile.
Perfect Force is a progressive three-year-old with a perfect place record and a Scone 1000m win. Barrier 1 is gold on this track and the recent Gosford trial win confirms fitness first-up. She has already placed twice on Good and maps to control or sit handy. Class rise is the query but the map and raw ability make her a strong winning threat.
However the form is paper-thin—one Soft-track start, wide gate and a big class jump. He retains upside and the tongue-tie is a positive, but in a BM58 the lack of Good-track evidence and map disadvantage drop him behind the more proven on-pacers for pure winning chance.
Divine Timing offers clear value. She won her maiden last start, draws barrier 2 into the favoured on-pace zone, and has already placed on Good.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Yes To Infinity | 9 | Aaron Bullock | Cameron Crockett | 60kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 1 | Nevermista | 3 | Olivia Dalton | Simon Casey | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Oakfield Missouri | 5 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Sapphire Kiss | 4 | Reece Jones | Wayne Seelin | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Perfect Force | 1 | Liberty Smyth | Nathan Doyle | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Divine Timing | 2 | Andrew Calder | R D Collett | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Backhander | 6 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Sir Freddie | 8 | Braith Nock | J A Sylvester | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Solar Blast | 7 | Kody Nestor | C R Clegg | 61kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Simply Better | 8 | W T Wilkes | 59.5kg |
Second-up from a short spell for the powerful Archibald yard with Collett aboard, the 2yo colt maps to settle handy in a moderate tempo. Ideal for Scone Good maidens that favour classy lightly-raced types able to be forward at the 400m. Clear top chance.
No race form but the Messara/Gavranich-Bullock axis is elite at this level with a 26% strike rate together. Proxy profile ranks him clearly next best.
Barrier 1 lets her take a prominent spot that wins at Scone on Good, and she finished second only 13 days ago.
Josain's debut fourth at Scone over 1200m, beaten just over two lengths, is one of the stronger first-up efforts in the field. Second-up for Archibald with Bell (23% at the track) she can improve and maps into a midfield spot that can still reach the first six by the 400m.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Courthezon | 6 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Lawless Belle | 4 | Braith Nock | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | May The Force | 3 | Reece Jones | Lyle Chandler | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Emirate Star | 9 | Adam Farragher | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Fawlty Affairs | 7 | Lee Magorrian | Richard & Will Freedman | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Tamieka Warrior | 1 | Donovan Dillon | Liam Ruddy | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Josain | 11 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Moon Treaty | 14 | Nick Palmer | Paul Isaac | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Charabelle | 2 | T S Howlett | 57kg | $201.00 | |
| 10th | 10 | Feuron | 15 | Jean Van Overmeire | Nathan Doyle | 56.5kg | $3.40 |
| 11th | 18 | Still Onit | 5 | Izzy Neale | P F Curry | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Pacific Palisades | 10 | Jay Ford | David Pfieffer | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 17 | King Of Many | 12 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 59kg | $71.00 |
| 14th | 2 | High Grade | 13 | Aaron Bullock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 59kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Fletcher | 16 | K A Lees | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Albert's Pick | 17 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Troy O'Neile | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Shakespeare's Girl | 16 | Olivia Dalton | Patrick Cleave | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Share Our Secret | 8 | Kody Nestor | W T Wilkes | 59kg |
Not Mee broke her maiden decisively last start over 1200m on Good at Tamworth and projects to lead or sit handy in a race that historically rewards the first few at the 400m at Scone. Progressive profile, recent peak fitness and map advantage outweigh the grade rise in this volatile BM58. Strongest pure winning chance on form and pattern.
Master Gee was only a neck away in identical BM58 grade on Good at Tamworth 13 days ago and brings consistent placing form plus proven suitability to the surface. Wide draw is a clear negative but his honesty and class-level reliability give him each-way claims in an open race. Solid third-best chance on recent evidence.
Mikayla Weir retains and the Singleton stable combo is excellent.
Oakfield Universe maps perfectly from barrier 6 into the on-pace group that dominates Scone Good races and is second-up for the in-form Lees/Bullock combination.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Need A Miracle | 7 | Braith Nock | Paul Isaac | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 18 | Time To Commit | 5 | Tim McIntosh | 55.5kg | $26.00 | |
| 3rd | 1 | Ensign Parker | 9 | Gabrielle Johnston | A D Smith | 61kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Celestial Deal | 16 | Winona Costin | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 8 | Supreme Statement | 4 | Reece Jones | Cheryl Roberts | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 19 | Smart Lily | 1 | W T Wilkes | 55kg | $10.00 | |
| 7th | 2 | Master Gee | 13 | Nick Palmer | C R Clegg | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Simply Better | 3 | Kody Nestor | W T Wilkes | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Beyond The Sky | 14 | Leeshelle Small | Zach Hatch | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 7 | Oakfield Universe | 6 | Aaron Bullock | K A Lees | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Not Mee | 8 | Alysha Collett | Cameron Crockett | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 3 | Rock Emperor | 17 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Haras | 18 | Izzy Neale | S I Singleton | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Bees Knees | 10 | W T Wilkes | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Hinto | 15 | Lee Magorrian | Troy O'Neile | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | All Too Sneaky | 12 | D Lane | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Lyon | 18 | S I Singleton | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Flying Molly | 2 | M A Milton | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Backhander | 11 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg |
Clear form standout dropping sharply from a strong BM66 second at Scone last start. Second-up and lightly raced with tactical versatility that maps well to the preferred first-six at the 400m on Good ground. Class superiority and local jockey strength make him the most likely winner despite compressed weights.
Powerful local connections and perfect draw give him every chance to control a moderate tempo. Maiden win was solid and the last-start failure under 60.5kg can be forgiven. Lightly raced profile fits the Scone winner template even if last run was plain; maps ideally to the 400m.
Progressive and maps to a handy spot in moderate tempo. Class rise is the query but the upward trajectory and trip suitability make her a genuine top-three chance.
Honest and consistent maiden who keeps finding the frame and now draws the coveted inside alley. Maps to sit handy in a moderate tempo that historically favours his pattern at Scone.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Valedor | 3 | Aaron Bullock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Tacitly | 7 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $1.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Kowloon Magnate | 2 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Magic Merlin | 1 | Winona Costin | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Tsarevich | 15 | Braith Nock | J G Sargent | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Questionable | 12 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Souls Companion | 10 | Rory Hutchings | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Aurora Effect | 5 | Mikayla Weir | Stirling Osland | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Walk Like A Man | 14 | Kody Nestor | Ms R Dunn | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Dunnstan | 9 | Serg Lisnyy | Ms R Dunn | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Heapy's Legacy | 6 | Izzy Neale | S I Singleton | 56kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Sir Tua | 11 | Lee Magorrian | Richard & Will Freedman | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Surpasser | 8 | Jean Van Overmeire | K A Lees | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Krystina Kerima | 4 | Jeff Penza | L K Roberts | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Mamma Mia | 13 | Jay Ford | Ms K Buchanan | 55.5kg |
Ocean Tsunami maps to control or sit handy in a slow 1700m tempo that strongly favours on-pacers at Scone. Proven at the track and trip with two recent seconds and a fourth in BM58 company, she handles Good ground and gains blinkers. Lightly raced progressive profile gives her the clearest winning chance on pure form and map.
Feazabeel brings the strongest recent form with consecutive wins culminating in a narrow BM66 success. The 3yo remains open to further improvement and Collett knows him well.
Sebilla is a genuine Scone specialist who should lead or dictate from barrier 4 in a race lacking genuine speed. Last-start third over 2200m showed she is fit and the Jones booking is a major plus. Good-track record is a clear negative, yet the map and local knowledge keep her firmly in the first three chance.
Fulmen Filou drops sharply from BM82 company into a winnable BM66 and handles Good ground well.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Ocean Tsunami | 3 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 57.5kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 3 | Feazabeel | 7 | Alysha Collett | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 4 | Sebilla | 4 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Wolf Club | 11 | Aaron Bullock | M D Griffith | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Ballinderry Sal | 10 | Anna Weatherlake | R P Northam | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Fulmen Filou | 6 | Jordie Thompson | R J Knight | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Kahraba | 8 | Rory Hutchings | Denim Wynen | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Fiction Society | 2 | Winona Costin | Ms R Dunn | 57kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Oakfield Peewee | 9 | D Lane | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Shoot'em Up | 1 | Ben Lees | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Lucky Star | 5 | Jeff Penza | Claire Lever | 55kg |
Progressive Zoustar gelding maps ideally from barrier 6 under Weir who knows him well. Scone Good favours his on-pace style and current trajectory overrides the class step. Most likely winner on pure form and suitability.
Smart Buy boasts the best local credentials with two Scone wins and a solid T/D record. Drawn perfectly in barrier 1 under the lightest weight, she can settle handy in the moderate tempo.
Bolt Away Now brings the strongest class edge dropping from BM74 into Class 2. Bullock is a major plus and first-up stats show he places fresh. Wide draw is a concern but speed map lists him among the leaders so he can cross and control. Solid each-way chance if he handles the return.
Sirleaf is flying with a Class 1 win and narrow Class 3 second in his last two.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | King Jerry | 5 | Gabrielle Johnston | Joel Wilkes | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 5 | Lyon | 6 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 57.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 11 | Dreymon | 9 | Leeshelle Small | A D Smith | 53.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Reprisal | 3 | Braith Nock | Troy O'Neile | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Sirleaf | 10 | Jordie Thompson | Ms S Grills | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Quick Sharp | 13 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Flying Molly | 7 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | M A Milton | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Palentino Swinger | 8 | Liam Blanch | Ms J Galea | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Smart Buy | 1 | Anna Weatherlake | R P Northam | 53.5kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Bolt Away Now | 12 | Aaron Bullock | Zach Hatch | 59kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 9 | Miss Dee Reign | 11 | J A Sylvester | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Time To Commit | 2 | Donovan Dillon | Tim McIntosh | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Smart Lily | 4 | Winona Costin | W T Wilkes | 55kg |
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