★ Top pick3rd
3Lodbrok
Course and distance experience plus a strong overall record (5-5-4 from 32) make this the most credentialed runner in the field, even allowing for the wide gate.
Victoria · Sunday 9 August 2026
Casterton tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Casterton. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won1/714%
Any tip won5/771%
Top pick placed6/786%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Adam Lindsay Gordon Mdn Hrdl
12:50 local3500mMaiden Hurdle$35,000
Winner8. ThurmondSP $3.80
2nd pickWon
8Thurmond
Thurmond drops sharply in class from handicap company and brings a strong record on heavy/soft ground plus a in-form rider/trainer pairing.
3rd pick2nd
9Zoom
Zoom has the most relevant recent form reference - a competitive 3rd at this exact track and distance last start over hurdles.
Value pickScratched
4Palentino Heights
- 1st8ThurmondDean Parker$3.80
- 2nd9ZoomLuca Remondet$3.70
- 3rd3LodbrokDarryl Horner$6.00
- 4th7Sunday BuzzJordan Hart$6.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Thurmond | 8 | Dean Parker | Symon Wilde | 69.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 9 | Zoom | 2 | Luca Remondet | Jessica Pateman | 69.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 3 | Lodbrok | 10 | Darryl Horner | Andrew Bobbin | 69.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Sunday Buzz | 4 | Jordan Hart | Symon Wilde | 69.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Cherokee Brave | 6 | Martin Kelly | Ms B Simpson | 69.5kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Flying Witness | 1 | Will Gordon | Brett Scott | 67.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Red Aces | 9 | Bradley Shane Rantall | R J Blacker | 69.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Shogun Express | 3 | Tom Ryan | Patrick Payne | 69.5kg | $8.50 |
| 1 | Brynner | 7 | Micheal Casey | M J O'Connor | 69.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Palentino Heights | 5 | Thomas Smith Carberry | Thomas Carberry | 69.5kg |
Ecycle Solutions Casterton Hrdl (Bm115)
13:30 local3500mHurdle$35,000
Winner3. UntetheredSP $2.80
★ Top pick3rd
1Flashlight
2nd pickWon
3Untethered
Untethered arrives in career-best form having won last start and previously placed at this same Casterton 3500m test. The step up in grade is notable but his upward trajectory and course suitability make him a strong second string behind the clear top pick.
999th pickScratched
2Saint Eustace
Solid place hope rather than a genuine winning threat given the sharper form of the top two.
Value pick2nd
4Hula Beat
- 1st3UntetheredDarryl Horner$2.80
- 2nd4Hula BeatMartin Kelly$15.00
- 3rd1FlashlightWill Gordon$1.50
- 4th5ZedwilldoDean Parker$17.00
Full result · 4 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Untethered | 1 | Darryl Horner | P Kearney | 70.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Hula Beat | 3 | Martin Kelly | Andrew Bobbin | 67kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Flashlight | 2 | Will Gordon | Patrick Payne | 71.5kg | $1.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Zedwilldo | 5 | Dean Parker | Brett Scott | 66kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Saint Eustace | 4 | Tom Ryan | Jessica Pateman | 71.5kg |
Moredun Hill Casterton Stpl (Bm115)
14:10 local3800mSteeple$60,000
Winner4. ChristmasSP $3.50
★ Top pick2nd
3Charlie Messy Hair
Charlie Messy Hair provides the strongest form-based case in this small field, having already won over this exact track and distance in wet conditions last start. Recent runs show consistency, and the barrier draw and slow, tactical tempo profile suit a horse that settles handy and sustains through the line - exactly what Casterton on Soft rewards.
2nd pickNo result
2Lucky Chance
3rd pickWon
4Christmas
While yet to break through at Steeple level, the consistency of placings and suitability to Soft ground make this an each-way threat in a moderately-open contest.
Value pick3rd
1Bazini
- 1st4ChristmasDarryl Horner$3.50
- 2nd3Charlie Messy HairLuca Remondet$3.40
- 3rd1BaziniDean Parker$12.00
- 4th6GoondiwindiTom Ryan$9.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Christmas | 2 | Darryl Horner | P A Preusker | 69.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Charlie Messy Hair | 3 | Luca Remondet | Jessica Pateman | 69.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Bazini | 4 | Dean Parker | Symon Wilde | 72kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Goondiwindi | 5 | Tom Ryan | Jessica Pateman | 67.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Nightfall | 1 | Jordan Hart | Joanne Mugavin | 69.5kg | $15.00 |
| 2 | Lucky Chance | 6 | Martin Kelly | E V Musgrove | 71kg |
Finns Fine Foods Hwt Hcp (56)
14:50 local1200mRestricted 56$22,000
Winner1. HughieSP $2.40
★ Top pick2nd
4Symphonite
Symphonite presents the most reliable profile in this Restricted 56 - consistent placings, proven wet-track form, and a jockey in red-hot form. Her settling pattern suits the Casterton bias of being handy at the 400m.
2nd pick4th
3Ambello
Ambello's course form is a major standout, having won at Casterton on rain-affected ground last preparation. While recent runs have been modest, the drop in class and proven track affinity make him a leading contender, particularly if he can find a forward position again.
3rd pickWon
1Hughie
Value pick6th
2Belmasai
- 1st1HughieWill Gordon$2.40
- 2nd4SymphoniteDean Parker$2.70
- 3rd5AlpinovaMartin Kelly$21.00
- 4th3AmbelloLuca Remondet$3.80
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Hughie | 2 | Will Gordon | Jamie Edwards | 70kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 4 | Symphonite | 1 | Dean Parker | Tom Dabernig | 68kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 5 | Alpinova | 4 | Martin Kelly | Brooke Verwey-Mitchell | 66kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Ambello | 3 | Luca Remondet | Nell Carter | 68.5kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 6 | Tartan Queen | 6 | David Fisher | Jaymee Cockram | 65kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Belmasai | 5 | Arron Lynch | Erin Maher | 69kg | $15.00 |
bet365 Bet Boost Mdn Hwt Plate
15:30 local1400mMaiden$32,000
Winner7. The Cable GuySP $1.80
★ Top pickWon
7The Cable Guy
Explicitly assessed against rivals, its 2-run profile (a placing plus a competitive run in Heavy going) outweighs the more exposed, winless types around it.
2nd pick9th
9War No More
War No More is the only rider expected to lead, and Casterton's data shows leaders in uncontested, slow-tempo affairs win at a much higher rate than on-pace or back types here.
3rd pick2nd
5Fiorowngood
Fiorowngood is the most consistently competitive runner in the field, with the only proven form at today's exact 1400m trip and a jockey/trainer pairing performing well above the field average.
999th pickScratched
4Daniel Boone
999th pickScratched
6Tamwood
The wide barrier is a mild concern at Casterton, but the horse's proven ability to sustain a strong run through the finish makes him a leading placing chance.
Value pick10th
8Titus Augustus
- 1st7The Cable GuyWill Gordon$1.80
- 2nd5FiorowngoodDean Parker$3.30
- 3rd11Hill CryLuca Remondet$7.50
- 4th3Chercover's AwardArron Lynch$71.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | The Cable Guy | 5 | Will Gordon | Patrick Payne | 69.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Fiorowngood | 2 | Dean Parker | Symon Wilde | 69.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 11 | Hill Cry | 7 | Luca Remondet | Nell Carter | 67.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Chercover's Award | 3 | Arron Lynch | Jessica Pateman | 69.5kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Black Hex | 1 | David Fisher | Tammy Birnie | 69.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 14 | The Noble Steed | 10 | Jordan Ratcliffe | P R Gray | 69.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Vicain | 6 | Bradley Shane Rantall | Clint Marshall | 69.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Alltogethernow | 12 | Daniel Small | M A Townsend | 69.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 9 | War No More | 11 | David Mulcahy | Ms B Simpson | 69.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Titus Augustus | 4 | Martin Kelly | Toby Lake | 69.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Wazza Breeze | 13 | Micheal Casey | Stephen Lenehan | 69.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Daniel Boone | 8 | Tom Ryan | Simon Zahra | 69.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Tamwood | 13 | Darryl Horner | Luke Williams | 69.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Sundaytoofaraway | 9 | Jordan Hart | Luke Williams | 67.5kg |
bet365 Bet Boost Hwt Hcp (56)
16:05 local1400mRestricted 56$22,000
Winner1. Eire To The JungleSP $4.80
★ Top pick5th
6State Of Maine
State Of Maine is racing consistently well against this grade, with soft/heavy affinity and a strong recent placing at Coleraine. The slow pace and handy settling pattern suit her perfectly, and she rates the most reliable each-way and win chance in an open race.
2nd pick7th
3Dark Harmony
Recent runs have been plain but he is fit and drops into a suitable grade, giving him solid each-way claims.
3rd pick2nd
4Mr Charismatic
Mr Charismatic drops back to a suitable grade with an ideal inside barrier under a slow-tempo scenario.
Value pick6th
5Gargantuan
Gargantuan offers each-way value given his strong second-up statistics and recent competitive placings against similar or tougher grades.
- 1st1Eire To The JungleWill Gordon$4.80
- 2nd4Mr CharismaticDavid Mulcahy$5.50
- 3rd8A Blue StarJordan Hart$17.00
- 4th2Stan ToughDaniel Small$26.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Eire To The Jungle | 2 | Will Gordon | Toby Lake | 69.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Mr Charismatic | 1 | David Mulcahy | Archie Alexander | 68kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | A Blue Star | 4 | Jordan Hart | P D Graesser | 65kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Stan Tough | 5 | Daniel Small | James McNamara | 69kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 6 | State Of Maine | 8 | Luca Remondet | Charlotte Parker | 66kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 5 | Gargantuan | 3 | Arron Lynch | Erin Maher | 67.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Dark Harmony | 9 | Dean Parker | Aaron Purcell | 68kg | $3.70 |
| Scr | 7 | Squagaga | 6 | Rodney Foster | 65kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Our Ellie Rose | 7 | Micheal Casey | Wayne Walters | 65kg |
Vale Alan Upton Hwt Hcp (56)
16:40 local2000mRestricted 56$22,000
Winner10. I Could Do BetterSP $14.00
★ Top pick3rd
5Smokin' Rohie
Smokin' Rohie has been extremely consistent, placing in 5 of his last 6 starts against tougher Bench 56-62 company, and now drops into a winnable Restricted 56. The obvious query is his one win from 27 starts, but the drop in class and battle-hardened current form make him the most reliable winning chance today.
2nd pick4th
2Digari
Each-way claims remain strong.
3rd pick2nd
4Octahedron
Octahedron arrives fresh off a narrow last-start win and is clearly in career-best form, but the substantial 15kg weight increase from that victory is a serious query that cannot be ignored. His proven distance/stamina profile and improving trajectory still make him competitive in this modest grade, but the weight hike tempers confidence relative to Smokin' Rohie and Digari.
Value pick7th
6Tudaya
His last-start blowout at Murtoa is a concern, but prior to that he was racing consistently competitive.
- 1st10I Could Do BetterBradley Shane Rantall$14.00
- 2nd4OctahedronDean Parker$4.20
- 3rd5Smokin' RohieLuca Remondet$3.40
- 4th2DigariTom Ryan$4.40
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | I Could Do Better | 1 | Bradley Shane Rantall | Clint Marshall | 65kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Octahedron | 2 | Dean Parker | G J Phillips | 69kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 5 | Smokin' Rohie | 3 | Luca Remondet | Nell Carter | 69kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 2 | Digari | 5 | Tom Ryan | Andrew Bobbin | 69.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 8 | Final Impact | 9 | Darryl Horner | Jamie Barry | 68kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Flying Shelby | 10 | Arron Lynch | Paul A Jones | 69.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Tudaya | 6 | Daniel Small | P A Chow | 69kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Donam | 7 | Micheal Casey | M J O'Connor | 65kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 7 | High Class Roller | 8 | Will Gordon | Harry Lafferty | 68.5kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Dandruff | 4 | Martin Kelly | Toby Lake | 70kg |
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