Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Tuesday 4 August 2026
Our top pick won 0 of 7 races at Quirindi. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Tarrant County produced his best effort last start finishing narrowly beaten in this same 1450m Maiden at Quirindi, showing he handles the circuit and trip. Genuine placegetter with more artillery than most in this field, and the flat, slow-tempo setup allows him time to overcome barrier 9 by securing a forward posture. Strong form case for the win.
Share Our Secret arrives with a strong recent record including a narrow Class 1 defeat, representing a mild class drop into today's Maiden. The ideal inside barrier suits the track bias, and its versatility to sit forward in a slow-tempo race is a genuine positive. Consistent, honest form make it a leading each-way threat.
Turpin's Torment is in the best form of its long career, running a narrow 2nd last start and drawing the ideal inside barrier for Quirindi's bias. While the deep experience without a win is a slight concern, the combination of barrier, tempo suitability and current form make it a solid each-way threat in this open Maiden.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Luke Skywalker | 3 | Andrew Gibbons | D J Hatch | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | Share Our Secret | 2 | Kody Nestor | W T Wilkes | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Zousilence | 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | T S Howlett | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Tarrant County | 9 | Donovan Dillon | Wes Boyd | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Irish Accolade | 5 | Olivia Dalton | J A Sylvester | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Turpin's Torment | 1 | Cassey Williams | R J Knight | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Diablo Dancer | 6 | Gabrielle Johnston | S J Gleeson | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Albert's Pick | 7 | Ben Looker | Troy O'Neile | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Stormy Malice | 8 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Liam Ruddy | 57kg | $8.50 |
Highland Dancer is the standout on raw form - twice narrowly beaten in maidens with an ideal barrier draw and proven jockey combination.
First-time blinkers could bring improvement, though the wide gate at a tight circuit like Quirindi is a real risk factor.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | The Crusher | 5 | Shannen Llewellyn | Allan Kehoe | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Fioggia | 10 | Clayton Gallagher | Melissa Dennett | 56.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Highland Dancer | 1 | Mikayla Weir | Stirling Osland | 57kg | $1.60 |
| 4th | 7 | My Sweetheart | 4 | Liberty Smyth | Damien Smith | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Swift Franca | 2 | Angel Brennan | G A O'Brien | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Bastianini | 3 | Ben Looker | D J Hatch | 59kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Haney | 7 | Ms S Grills | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Looking The Part | 8 | Cassandra Stummer | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Krasaki | 6 | D Wagstaff | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Magatama | 9 | Andrew Gibbons | Angela Davies | 57kg |
Calzino has already proven he handles Quirindi at this exact distance, scoring impressively two runs back. His recent form line is trending in the right direction with a strong closing 041, and the jockey/trainer strike rate is excellent. Wide barrier is the only real concern but the projected slow tempo lessens its impact, allowing him to work forward into a striking position.
Balmierro arrives having won last start and shown he stays out to further trips effectively. His wide gate is a genuine query at tight Quirindi, but he has enough tactical proven ability and a well-performing rider to overcome it.
Exorbitant Miss has been in tremendous form, winning last start and placing in four of her last five. With no genuine leaders in this field, she projects to take up a forward spot which suits Quirindi's bias toward on-pace runners. Her only query is limited good-track and 2000m form, but the upward trajectory is compelling.
She should get a forward run in the slow-tempo map and her good-track record is a plus. Overlay against her genuine placing chances.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Heapy's Legacy | 5 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 57kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 10 | Lone Star Dream | 13 | Shannen Llewellyn | Allan Kehoe | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Calzino | 14 | Izzy Neale | S I Singleton | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 2 | Sound And Vision | 1 | Olivia Dalton | Ms K Owen | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Dipierdomenico | 9 | Jordie Thompson | R J Knight | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Thundering Falcon | 11 | Jacob Stiff | R J Knight | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Minister Garrett | 8 | Ms J Clement | 55kg | $41.00 | |
| 8th | 8 | Captain Insano | 2 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Ridge Wilson | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Eaglescliffe | 6 | Donovan Dillon | Troy O'Neile | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Quick Buck | 10 | Kody Nestor | Glen Milligan | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Think I'm Irish | 3 | D Wagstaff | 55kg | $8.00 | |
| 12th | 4 | Balmierro | 12 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Jacob Perrett | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Inarticulate | 4 | Kieren Hazelton | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Exorbitant Miss | 7 | J R Gask | 58kg |
Jupiter Hills arrives with strong recent placing form, just missing last start in a genuine Class 1 contest. A leading contender for minor placings with each-way claims to feature.
Immortal Rose's course-specific win last start at Quirindi is a strong positive, and her improving trajectory suggests she is racing into form. The step up to Class 1 grade and slightly longer distance are unknowns, but her placing consistency and local track form make her a genuine each-way threat.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Immortal Rose | 5 | Andrew Gibbons | D J Hatch | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Sanbina | 12 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | M K Mason | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 2 | Major Lightning | 7 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | J R Gask | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Purple Prince | 14 | Olivia Dalton | J A Sylvester | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Jupiter Hills | 4 | Mikayla Weir | Liam Ruddy | 57kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 3 | Memphis Blue | 6 | Shannen Llewellyn | P N Mills | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Firealarm | 2 | Liberty Smyth | Damien Smith | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 4 | No More Romance | 8 | Donovan Dillon | Wes Boyd | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Griffinstown Girl | 11 | Cassey Williams | Stirling Osland | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Supercrisp | 10 | Izzy Neale | T E Ollerton | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Headstream | 1 | Kody Nestor | Douglas Fernando | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 14 | Lightning Princess | 13 | Billy Cray | Iky Foustok | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 13 | Been There | 9 | Clayton Gallagher | D Lane | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Krystina Kerima | 3 | Leanne Boyd | L K Roberts | 55kg |
Ordinary Angel arrives with the strongest recent form in the race - a maiden win last start plus a string of narrow placings.
Damascus Gate is the model of consistency, with a narrow defeat last start and course experience at Quirindi.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Giddy Up Griff | 5 | Kody Nestor | W T Wilkes | 59.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 12 | Gloryess | 1 | Angel Brennan | Ms K Simpkins | 52.5kg | $101.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Miss Dee Reign | 7 | Olivia Dalton | J A Sylvester | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Oenology | 6 | Jasmine Urquhart-Warren | D J Hatch | 60.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 13 | Freedom To Roam | 8 | Donovan Dillon | Holly Williams | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Damascus Gate | 3 | Jordie Thompson | Carlos Antonio | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Proclivity | 13 | Gabrielle Johnston | Ms J Clement | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Ordinary Angel | 2 | Mikayla Weir | T S Howlett | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Smart Jazz | 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | J A Sylvester | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Extreme Merger | 9 | Jacob Stiff | Ms J Clement | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Akauwheo | 11 | Shannen Llewellyn | G A O'Brien | 61kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Ichika | 10 | Ben Looker | Ms S Grills | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Elusive Babbz | 14 | Izzy Neale | T E Ollerton | 53.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Cooma Hut | 12 | Kieren Hazelton | 59kg |
The tight track and moderate tempo suit his onpace/handy racing style perfectly.
Demarcate offers strong, consistent recent form with a clear improving profile, but the wide barrier draw at a track demanding position and cornering ability is a red flag. Talented enough to overcome it with tactical speed but not the ideal map.
The layoff and barrier are minor concerns, but the horse's underlying ability and recent placings make it a solid each-way threat in a moderately-paced race.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Savoca | 4 | Mikayla Weir | P M Perry | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | He's My Warrior | 1 | Angel Brennan | C K Martin | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 11 | Ken'ker | 6 | D Wagstaff | 55kg | $6.50 | |
| 4th | 3 | Macleay | 5 | Jacob Stiff | Ms J Clement | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Demarcate | 10 | Gabrielle Johnston | Ms J Clement | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Crimson Bonnet | 2 | Kody Nestor | Ms S Grills | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Enniroc | 9 | Liberty Smyth | D J Hatch | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 6 | Manage The Cycle | 3 | Izzy Neale | J R Gask | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 10 | On Hold | 7 | Donovan Dillon | Douglas Fernando | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Struff | 8 | Jordie Thompson | Theresa Stair | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Coella | 11 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Cassandra Stummer | 55.5kg |
Star Whisperer presents as an improving, lightly-raced gelding with a diverse skillset shown by wins at 1000m in different grades. His forward-pressing style suits Quirindi's tight track bias, and while there's a class rise, the untapped potential and tactical speed make him the most likely winner ahead of more exposed rivals. Recent Heavy-track defeat is forgivable given unsuitable conditions.
A high-percentage each-way contender with genuine winning claims.
Kawatiri offers renewed value as a genuine course specialist with a win and multiple minor placings at Quirindi, including a strong recent 3rd only weeks ago.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Altercation | 8 | Ben Looker | J C Deamer | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Star Whisperer | 5 | Shannen Llewellyn | R P Northam | 57kg | $2.10 |
| 3rd | 11 | Northern Boogie | 10 | Jacob Stiff | Philip Duffy | 53.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Gelsey | 7 | Donovan Dillon | Tim McIntosh | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Parana River | 1 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | T J Vidler | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Fallen | 4 | Izzy Neale | G A O'Brien | 53.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Mirai San | 9 | Mikayla Weir | S I Singleton | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Kawatiri | 6 | Angel Brennan | G A O'Brien | 52kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Singing Star | 2 | Liberty Smyth | D Lane | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Puerto Banus | 11 | P M Perry | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Watch Capital | 3 | J R Gask | 55.5kg |
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