★ Top pick2nd
1Mega Pixel
The inside barrier suits the Gilgandra bias towards forward-positioned runners, and its recent form (three placings in last four including two thirds) suggests it is racing to a good, reliable standard.
New South Wales · Saturday 1 August 2026
Gilgandra tips and results
Our top pick won 0 of 6 races at Gilgandra. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won0/60%
Any tip won4/667%
Top pick placed3/650%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Chandlers Chaff & M&M Brophy Memorial Mdn Hcp
13:21 local1200mMaiden$16,000
Winner2. PoisedSP $2.25
2nd pickWon
2Poised
A genuine placegetter throughout its 12-start career with versatility across track conditions, it holds strong claims from a workable barrier. The consistency and recent upward trajectory make it a leading threat to Mega Pixel.
3rd pick4th
8Long Time Lovers
Long Time Lovers is the most experienced runner in the race with 20 runs and six placings, including course experience at Gilgandra.
Value pick6th
3Aphelion
Aphelion is the value play, having produced a clearly improved effort last start when narrowly beaten for the placing.
- 1st2PoisedJasmine Urquhart-Warren$2.25
- 2nd1Mega PixelGabrielle Johnston$1.80
- 3rd9Summer SonataLiam Blanch$51.00
- 4th8Long Time LoversClayton Gallagher$10.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Poised | 3 | Jasmine Urquhart-Warren | John Bannister | 55kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 1 | Mega Pixel | 1 | Gabrielle Johnston | Ms J Clement | 57.5kg | $1.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Summer Sonata | 2 | Liam Blanch | Troy Mc Carney | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Long Time Lovers | 8 | Clayton Gallagher | David J Smith | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Cool Nanczye | 4 | Dylan Stanley | Brett Robb | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Aphelion | 5 | Zoe Hunt | Brett Thompson | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Final Coast | 9 | Nick Palmer | Brett Thompson | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Courage'n'power | 7 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Simone Thompson | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Euphoric Miss | 10 | Holly Williams | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Sunset Drive | 6 | Leanne Boyd | Robert Lane | 54.5kg |
Western Farm Machinery B&C Coxsedge Memorial (Bm50)
13:56 local800mBenchmark 50$16,000
Winner5. IlikesooboogieSP $18.00
★ Top pick5th
4Emphatic Bel
Her only Gilgandra start resulted in a win at this same 800m trip. Despite a wide-ish barrier, the moderate tempo and lone leader scenario should allow her to sit forward and be prominent throughout, fitting the track's clear preference for on-pace runners.
2nd pick3rd
2Angie's Sister
The tempo and barrier suit her, and she remains a leading chance, but not clearly the most likely winner ahead of a track/distance specialist.
3rd pick2nd
3Beaunified
Beaunified drops sharply in class from genuine Open company where he has been racing competitively, including two recent wins.
Value pick9th
6Blue Biddy
Blue Biddy is inexperienced but trending sharply upward, with a smart last-start win and a quick fitness-driven back-up.
- 1st5IlikesooboogieLeanne Boyd$18.00
- 2nd3BeaunifiedJake Pracey-Holmes$8.00
- 3rd2Angie's SisterJasmine Urquhart-Warren$1.50
- 4th7RedlineAngel Brennan$17.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Ilikesooboogie | 1 | Leanne Boyd | Joseph Hodgson | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Beaunified | 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Connie Greig | 61.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Angie's Sister | 3 | Jasmine Urquhart-Warren | Brett Robb | 58kg | $1.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Redline | 5 | Angel Brennan | G A O'Brien | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Emphatic Bel | 11 | Kody Nestor | Michael Denison | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Smart 'n' Ritzy | 12 | Juliet Partridge | G R Brooker | 51kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Hard Choice | 9 | Nick Palmer | Brett Thompson | 61kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Spotted | 13 | James Rogers | Kieren Hazelton | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Blue Biddy | 6 | C Lundholm | 59kg | $8.00 | |
| 10th | 12 | Western Eagle | 7 | Jess Del Frari | Ms S Bigg | 53.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Zaibatsu | 2 | Brett Thompson | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Belrose Express | 10 | Serg Lisnyy | W T Martyn | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Tesorino | 8 | James Harding | 57kg |
Gilgandra Toyota & Jockeys Celebration Day (Bm50)
14:31 local1100mBenchmark 50$16,000
Winner1. Lady GiovannaSP $3.20
★ Top pick2nd
3Rivaldo
Rivaldo arrives in career-best form, winning last start at Wean and placing in three of his last four outings against Open-class fields, a considerable step up from today's BM50. The wide barrier is a genuine concern at this tactically-oriented track, but the class edge and current form trajectory outweigh that risk.
2nd pick3rd
5Tesorino
The concern is she hasn't performed on Good footing yet and steps up slightly in grade, but the raw speed profile suggests untapped potential in a race that may lack genuine pace, allowing her sit-and-sprint style to click.
3rd pickWon
1Lady Giovanna
Value pickNo result
9Outback Cod
He also has rare course experience at Gilgandra.
- 1st1Lady GiovannaJacob Stiff$3.20
- 2nd3RivaldoJuliet Partridge$7.50
- 3rd5TesorinoJake Pracey-Holmes$5.00
- 4th2Elderberry WineClayton Gallagher$4.60
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Lady Giovanna | 5 | Jacob Stiff | D R Mirfin | 59kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Rivaldo | 9 | Juliet Partridge | Holly Williams | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Tesorino | 6 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | James Harding | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Elderberry Wine | 4 | Clayton Gallagher | Ms A Smith | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 7 | Ready For Lift Off | 2 | Leanne Boyd | Kylie Kennedy | 54.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 6 | My Crown | 7 | Nick Palmer | Brett Thompson | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Dusty Vermeer | 3 | Liam Blanch | Troy Mc Carney | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Barrieanna | 1 | Jasmine Urquhart-Warren | Ms S Bigg | 51kg | $61.00 |
| 9 | Outback Cod | 8 | Dylan Stanley | Gregory O'Neill | 55kg |
Hair & Beauty For You & Keith Kilby Memorial (Bm50)
15:06 local1100mBenchmark 50$16,000
Winner9. LoudSP $4.60
★ Top pick7th
1Our Emily
2nd pick8th
3Notabadchassis
Notabadchassis arrives in career-best form having won last start and consistently racing at this grade. Her forward-running style suits the Gilgandra bias for on-pace types, and she has placed at this track and trip before. Barrier 7 is a mild concern but manageable given her racing manners.
3rd pickWon
9Loud
Loud draws perfectly into the rail bias from barrier 1, and has a strong overall placing record at Gilgandra. However, being first-up after a long spell with an underwhelming first-up strike rate tempers confidence. Consistent place-getter who rates as a各 leading each-way threat rather than банкable winning proposition.
Value pick6th
5Johnny Boz
Johnny Boz drops in grade from Class 3 and has a strong supporting jockey/trainer combination with a healthy strike rate. Recent form shows plenty of minor placings, suggesting he remains competitive without being the most dominant.
- 1st9LoudHeavelon Van Der Hoven$4.60
- 2nd6Roman MissClayton Gallagher$6.50
- 3rd4PowderfingerNick Palmer$14.00
- 4th2MarikoJake Pracey-Holmes$8.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Loud | 1 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Peter Reynolds | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Roman Miss | 2 | Clayton Gallagher | Ms A Smith | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Powderfinger | 4 | Nick Palmer | Brett Thompson | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Mariko | 3 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Kieren Hazelton | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Calmundi | 9 | Leanne Boyd | Kylie Kennedy | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Johnny Boz | 5 | Gabrielle Johnston | Ms J Clement | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Our Emily | 6 | Jordie Thompson | John Bannister | 57.5kg | $3.20 |
| 8th | 3 | Notabadchassis | 7 | C Lundholm | 59.5kg | $9.00 | |
| 9th | 8 | Ultra White | 8 | Jess Del Frari | Dar Lunn | 54kg | $10.00 |
Three Rivers Machinery Collie Cup
15:46 local1280mOpen$20,000
Winner2. Castlebar RoadSP $4.20
★ Top pick2nd
12Shaggy Rogers
2nd pickWon
2Castlebar Road
Castlebar Road arrives with a recent win and consistent placing pattern, drawing conveniently in barrier 2 which suits the track's forward-bias tendency.
3rd pick10th
8Cumnock
A genuine class-drop opportunity with a capable rider combination, though the wide barrier is a mild concern at a track that rewards forward position.
Value pickScratched
1Mystery Lad
- 1st2Castlebar RoadGabrielle Johnston$4.20
- 2nd12Shaggy RogersJake Pracey-Holmes$8.00
- 3rd5DelricoHeavelon Van Der Hoven$11.00
- 4th6Alpine RoseKen Dunbar$12.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Castlebar Road | 2 | Gabrielle Johnston | Ms J Clement | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 12 | Shaggy Rogers | 10 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Kieren Hazelton | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Delrico | 8 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Ms J Clement | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Alpine Rose | 3 | Ken Dunbar | Ashley Gibson | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Toulon Factor | 6 | Jordie Thompson | Ms J Clement | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Maid In Dubai | 5 | Clayton Gallagher | Brett Robb | 55kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 10 | Mean Girls | 12 | Zoe Hunt | Kieren Hazelton | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Bobotov | 1 | Serg Lisnyy | W T Martyn | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Red Beryl | 7 | Hollie Hull | Ms J Clement | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Cumnock | 13 | Nick Palmer | Brett Thompson | 53kg | $8.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Pants On Fire | 9 | Jess Del Frari | Dar Lunn | 53.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Mystery Lad | 4 | Juliet Partridge | Jacob Perrett | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Dusty Vermeer | 11 | Troy Mc Carney | 55kg |
Mountain View Hotel Tooraweenah Cup (Bm50)
16:21 local1600mBenchmark 50$20,000
Winner14. HimerosSP $5.00
★ Top pick11th
3My Angel Shell
My Angel Shell was narrowly beaten last start in the exact same class and distance, and returns quickly off a short 7-day break.
2nd pick6th
4Phils Colours
Phils Colours has a strong record when fit, including back-to-back wins with Jacob Stiff aboard, and drops back into suitable grade today.
999th pickScratched
2Sunday
Sunday arrives with strong underlying form including a narrow last-start placing and a big class drop, but barrier 13 is a genuine obstacle at a track that rewards forward position. If she can overcome the gate and find clear galloping room, her winning ability from last preparation suggests she remains highly competitive.
Value pickScratched
1Casterly Rock
Casterly Rock drops significantly in class today and draws the ideal inside barrier at a track that rewards forward positioning.
- 1st14Himeros$5.00
- 2nd6Snow DogHollie Hull$11.00
- 3rd5Way To DivineJasmine Urquhart-Warren$13.00
- 4th7CompadreClayton Gallagher$6.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Himeros | 4 | Kylie Kennedy | 57kg | $5.00 | |
| 2nd | 6 | Snow Dog | 3 | Hollie Hull | Connie Greig | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Way To Divine | 5 | Jasmine Urquhart-Warren | Ms S Jeffries | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Compadre | 10 | Clayton Gallagher | Ben Lees | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Avoid Me | 2 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Julia Presits | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Phils Colours | 7 | Jacob Stiff | Ms S Jeffries | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Aoife | 11 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Julia Presits | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Sellinya | 9 | Dylan Stanley | Dar Lunn | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Flee With Me | 14 | Jordie Thompson | Ms J Clement | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Windsor Road | 12 | Jess Del Frari | Dar Lunn | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 3 | My Angel Shell | 6 | Gabrielle Johnston | Ms J Clement | 60kg | $2.90 |
| Scr | 1 | Casterly Rock | 1 | Todd Smith | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Sunday | 13 | Kody Nestor | Simone Thompson | 62.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Allande | 13 | Connie Greig | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Danish Hussar | 8 | A L McRae | 56.5kg |
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