★ Top pick2nd
2Placid Rom
In a high-volatility maiden the recent exposed form and local knowledge carry most weight. Slow projected tempo and ability to settle midfield-to-handy suit the compact Carnarvon layout.
Western Australia · Sunday 16 August 2026
Carnarvon tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 6 races at Carnarvon. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won1/617%
Any tip won5/683%
Top pick placed2/633%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
TABtouch Better Your Bet Mdn
13:45 local1400mMaiden$17,000
Winner4. Costa StarSP $3.60
2nd pick3rd
1Any Questions
Draws barrier 2 today second-up with a tongue tie added.
3rd pickWon
4Costa Star
Costa Star is the reliable local who keeps hitting the frame at Carnarvon, including a last-start third behind Placid Rom. Barrier 1 and the slow tempo give her every chance to settle in the first few and be there at the 400m. However 29 starts without a win and a blank 1400m record cap her winning prospects in this maiden; best treated as a place contender rather than the winner.
Value pick5th
6Radio Silence
Radio Silence is the value angle. First-up with blinkers off and visors on for Aaron Pateman, she has upside if the class drop and fitness click.
- 1st4Costa StarHolly Nottle$3.60
- 2nd2Placid RomAlex Hearn$2.20
- 3rd1Any QuestionsKate Pateman$5.00
- 4th7Dame D'argentElisha Whittington$101.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Costa Star | 1 | Holly Nottle | R R Evans | 56kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Placid Rom | 7 | Alex Hearn | D R Couper | 58kg | $2.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Any Questions | 2 | Kate Pateman | Sean Rains | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Dame D'argent | 3 | Elisha Whittington | Frank Tyler Jnr | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Radio Silence | 5 | Giaan O'Donnell | Aaron Pateman | 53kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Unruly Dame | 6 | Joseph See | Jacquelyn Scott | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Black Cilla | 8 | Sharni Webster | Malcolm Mackenzie | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Winlosewedrinkbooz | 4 | Madi Derrick | A W Maley | 58kg | $17.00 |
Bus West (Bm68+)
14:20 local1600mBenchMark 68+$20,000
Winner8. Hard QuestionsSP $10.00
★ Top pick6th
1Corn Cob
Corn Cob is the clearest form horse.
2nd pick2nd
3Red Rebel
Red Rebel arrives off a narrow win over Corn Cob at this track and level. Connections retain Kate Pateman and the gelding maps to settle handy. Main query is the 1600m (winless in four), but current form, weight relief and on-pace bias keep him a strong winning threat.
3rd pickWon
8Hard Questions
Hard Questions won well first-up at Carnarvon and drops to 51kg from the inside alley. Second-up stats are positive and he has placed form at 1600m. Class rise is the knock, yet the weight/map combination and recent win make him a reliable each-way chance in a volatile country BM68+.
Value pick8th
7Daiyamondo
Daiyamondo offers clear overlay. Multiple placings at Carnarvon over 1600m, a recent win and only 52kg give her a realistic each-way chance.
- 1st8Hard QuestionsTara Atherden$10.00
- 2nd3Red RebelKate Pateman$4.80
- 3rd9Who's Your MamaChanel Cooper$21.00
- 4th2LombadinaAlex Hearn$6.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Hard Questions | 1 | Tara Atherden | A P Scally | 51kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Red Rebel | 6 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Who's Your Mama | 8 | Chanel Cooper | R J Malpass | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Lombadina | 9 | Alex Hearn | Zach Tyler | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Playing Quest | 3 | Holly Nottle | P J Dellar | 56kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 1 | Corn Cob | 7 | Sharni Webster | Aaron Pateman | 61kg | $3.70 |
| 7th | 6 | Kentucky Blue | 4 | Joseph See | K R Mahoney | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Daiyamondo | 2 | Giaan O'Donnell | R R Evans | 52kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Set The Scene | 5 | Bailey Webster | Sean Rains | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
Junction Races 4th - 6th Sept (Bm64+)
15:00 local1000mBenchMark 64+$20,000
Winner4. Simply RossoSP $4.60
★ Top pickWon
4Simply Rosso
Simply Rosso maps as the clear leader from the inside alley in a race where leaders dominate at Carnarvon 1000m. Proven at the trip and grade here, carries a featherweight, and arrives off a fighting nose second.
2nd pick3rd
10Kimberley Currency
Kimberley Currency is in career-best form with back-to-back Carnarvon wins and elite local stats at the trip. The class rise and wider gate are concerns, but the weight relief and proven ability to win here make him the clearest danger if he can settle handy enough before the short straight.
3rd pick5th
3The Coolakin King
The Coolakin King brings proven Carnarvon winning form and a sharp last-start second at higher grade. Barrier 5 allows a comfortable on-pace role that suits the track pattern. Solid each-way claims behind the two clearer map/form leaders in a volatile country sprint.
Value pick6th
7Mars Mission
Genuine value for a strong place or boilover win.
- 1st4Simply RossoTara Atherden$4.60
- 2nd2KoteJoseph See$4.00
- 3rd10Kimberley CurrencySharni Webster$6.50
- 4th8Weapons HotGiaan O'Donnell$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Simply Rosso | 1 | Tara Atherden | A W Hughes | 53.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Kote | 8 | Joseph See | K R Mahoney | 60kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Kimberley Currency | 9 | Sharni Webster | Cliff Howe | 53kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Weapons Hot | 10 | Giaan O'Donnell | Cliff Howe | 52.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 3 | The Coolakin King | 5 | Alex Hearn | R J Malpass | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Mars Mission | 4 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Shooting Kontiki | 7 | Chanel Cooper | R J Malpass | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Lacevinsky | 6 | Bailey Webster | Jacquelyn Scott | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Busy Fingers | 2 | Holly Nottle | P J Dellar | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 10th | 9 | Cheeky Charlotte | 3 | Elisha Whittington | Jacquelyn Scott | 55kg | $61.00 |
MKB Industries Hcp (C3)
15:35 local1400mClass 3$20,000
Winner7. Tango RhythmSP $3.70
★ Top pick10th
4Yes I Believe
Clear form standout with three consecutive competitive runs at Carnarvon 1400m including a Class 3 victory. Track and distance specialist who handles Good going and drops nicely in the weights from barrier 2. Moderate tempo is a mild map concern but class edge and proven finishing ability at this venue override. Most likely winner on pure form and suitability.
2nd pick7th
8Kunapipi
Maps perfectly as a likely leader/on-pace runner in a moderate tempo that historically favours the front group at Carnarvon. Consistent recent efforts at the track and distance without winning but always thereabouts. Local knowledge and barrier 4 give her every chance to control or sit perfect.
3rd pick5th
5Alma Mater
Took out a Class 3 over this exact trip at Carnarvon on 10 July and draws the coveted barrier 1 to resume an on-pace role. Last-start failure is a concern but the prior win shows he is capable at the level when things fall right. Moderate tempo and early-meeting bias favour his map. Reliable place chance and each-way contender in a volatile country Class 3.
Value pick11th
2Blowin' Smoke
Produced a strong 2nd over this course and distance recently and holds a solid overall 1400m record. Wide gate is the main negative but he has the tactical speed to find a midfield spot with cover. Ideal value each-way play in an open race.
- 1st7Tango RhythmMadi Derrick$3.70
- 2nd1On Just TermsEbony Johnson$41.00
- 3rd10Hot NovaChanel Cooper$31.00
- 4th13Run Teddy RunJoseph See$31.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Tango Rhythm | 6 | Madi Derrick | P J Daly | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 1 | On Just Terms | 7 | Ebony Johnson | G W Hammarquist | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Hot Nova | 3 | Chanel Cooper | R R Evans | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Run Teddy Run | 10 | Joseph See | Jacquelyn Scott | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Alma Mater | 1 | Elisha Whittington | G W Hammarquist | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 14 | War Tactics | 5 | Giaan O'Donnell | D E Black | 52kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Kunapipi | 4 | Holly Nottle | P J Daly | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 6 | Forbidden Apple | 12 | Alex Hearn | A W Hughes | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Line Of Thought | 13 | Ava Catarino | G W Hammarquist | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Yes I Believe | 2 | Tara Atherden | Malcolm Mackenzie | 54.5kg | $4.40 |
| 11th | 2 | Blowin' Smoke | 11 | Sharni Webster | Malcolm Mackenzie | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 12th | 12 | River Beauty | 8 | Kate Pateman | R J Malpass | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 13th | 9 | Dashing Diva | 9 | Bailey Webster | Cliff Howe | 53kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Novatorio | 8 | D R Couper | 58.5kg |
Junction Cup Prelude (Bm56+)
16:10 local1750mBenchMark 56+$20,000
Winner11. Odin OmenSP $6.50
★ Top pick5th
3Candlelight Sherif
2nd pickWon
11Odin Omen
Now down to just 51kg, he holds excellent each-way claims if he can improve into the race before the short straight. Map is the main risk but weight and form justify inclusion.
999th pickScratched
1Only Us
Only Us is the clear form standout after five consecutive Carnarvon victories, culminating in a narrow last-start 1750m BM56+ win under 60.5kg. Track specialist with perfect record here, same jockey retained, and ideal barrier for the moderate tempo. Weight rise is the only query but current dominance and map make him the most likely winner.
Value pick9th
7Deal Obtained
Deal Obtained finished a respectable fifth at this track and trip last start and now receives a gear change that could sharpen him. Projects to settle handy in a race that historically favours on-pace runners.
- 1st11Odin OmenTara Atherden$6.50
- 2nd6Awesome LilyGiaan O'Donnell$10.00
- 3rd9Fries With ThatChanel Cooper$8.00
- 4th2Tiff's LadSharni Webster$9.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Odin Omen | 4 | Tara Atherden | Cliff Howe | 51kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Awesome Lily | 12 | Giaan O'Donnell | D E Black | 53.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Fries With That | 5 | Chanel Cooper | R J Malpass | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Tiff's Lad | 3 | Sharni Webster | Aaron Pateman | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Candlelight Sherif | 1 | Alex Hearn | R R Evans | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Mr Hollywood | 13 | Bailey Webster | Aaron Pateman | 53kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Dream Illusion | 6 | Ebony Johnson | A P Scally | 53.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 8 | So Schmick | 10 | Joseph See | Jacquelyn Scott | 55.5kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Deal Obtained | 7 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Urban Warrior | 14 | Ava Catarino | Malcolm Mackenzie | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Shabalala | 11 | Elisha Whittington | Frank Tyler Jnr | 57kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Only Us | 2 | Madi Derrick | G W Hammarquist | 62kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Lordgivemestrength | 8 | P J Daly | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Space Ace | 9 | Holly Nottle | R J Malpass | 55kg |
Mt Augustus ''Big Rock Feast'' 29th Aug (Bm56+)
16:45 local1200mBenchMark 56+$20,000
Winner8. Soaring SoloSP $5.50
★ Top pick6th
7Smart Return
Clear form standout after dominating last start over this exact track/distance/class. Moderate tempo allows control without pressure.
2nd pick2nd
12She Is All Magic
Ran a strong 3rd behind Smart Return last start and maps even better from barrier 3 with the same light weight. Improving trajectory and tactical speed suit the track layout.
3rd pick7th
3Limahuli
Blinkers-off and Pateman retention signal intent.
Value pickWon
8Soaring Solo
Fresh off a narrow 2nd at the track and gets a massive weight drop to 52kg. Projects to settle forward despite the wide gate and the short straight rewards that position.
- 1st8Soaring SoloTara Atherden$5.50
- 2nd12She Is All MagicBailey Webster$14.00
- 3rd4Ironclad BoyGiaan O'Donnell$6.50
- 4th6Lady CocoChanel Cooper$18.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Soaring Solo | 13 | Tara Atherden | Cliff Howe | 52kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 12 | She Is All Magic | 3 | Bailey Webster | Jacquelyn Scott | 53kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Ironclad Boy | 5 | Giaan O'Donnell | D E Black | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Lady Coco | 6 | Chanel Cooper | R J Malpass | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Sunshine Tafe | 2 | Holly Nottle | P J Daly | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Smart Return | 4 | Alex Hearn | R R Evans | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Limahuli | 7 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Champeze | 12 | Madi Derrick | G W Hammarquist | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Addictive Dream | 9 | Elisha Whittington | G W Hammarquist | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Gold Spy | 8 | Ebony Johnson | G W Hammarquist | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 11th | 1 | Our Kiwi Princess | 10 | Ava Catarino | Malcolm Mackenzie | 61kg | $26.00 |
| 12th | 11 | On The Charge | 11 | Joseph See | A J Voigt | 55kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Dragonflies | 4 | D R Couper | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Precast | 1 | Sharni Webster | Aaron Pateman | 53kg |
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