★ Top pick4th
5Kiwi Harmony
Consistency is genuine and the wet-track record supports her.
New South Wales · Saturday 22 August 2026
Port Macquarie tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 5 races at Port Macquarie. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won1/520%
Any tip won3/560%
Top pick placed4/580%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
North Haven Hornets Mdn Hcp
13:36 local1512mMaiden$16,000
Winner7. NarukamiSP $3.70
2nd pick2nd
4Irish Accolade
Wet ground is no obstacle given four minor placings from 19 soft-track starts. The concerns are structural rather than form-based: 42 starts without a win, no placings from three attempts at this track or at the distance, and a map that has him settling back at a venue where backmarkers are consistently disadvantaged over a short 320m straight. Each-way is the sensible level.
999th pickScratched
8So Sain
The last two runs were over 1300m and 1006m, well short of her best, and she returns to the 1400-1500m band where every one of her placings has come. Barrier 5 and the likely-leader map dovetail with Port Macquarie's pronounced on-pace bias on Soft ground into a slow tempo. Soft-track record is the query, but the map and class edge outweigh it.
Value pickWon
7Narukami
The value angle rests on the map rather than the form book. With no genuine leader engaged and a slow tempo forecast, Narukami's barrier 4, 54kg and forward intent give him first claim on the running line at a venue where the first three at the 400m win at roughly double the rate of the midfield group. Six starts leave plenty of scope, the winkers and ear muffs coming off signals a fresh approach, and the January third on Soft 5 proves he can handle the going. Overpriced on the tactical setup.
- 1st7NarukamiLiberty Smyth$3.70
- 2nd4Irish AccoladeOlivia Dalton$6.50
- 3rd6My Little Red FoxMadeline Owen$8.50
- 4th5Kiwi HarmonyRaymond Spokes$1.65
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Narukami | 4 | Liberty Smyth | Sally Taylor | 54kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 4 | Irish Accolade | 2 | Olivia Dalton | J A Sylvester | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | My Little Red Fox | 3 | Madeline Owen | G Prosser | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Kiwi Harmony | 6 | Raymond Spokes | R N Godbolt | 56kg | $1.65 |
| 5th | 1 | Astridane | 1 | Teighan Worsnop | Nick Mitchell | 58kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Scrambling | 8 | Sally Taylor | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Exceeva | 7 | Sally Taylor | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | So Sain | 5 | Ethan Ensby | 56kg |
Vale Tom Higgins Mdn Plate
14:11 local1110mMaiden$16,000
Winner3. RosenblumSP $3.60
★ Top pick2nd
6Zous Apollo
It has yet to place in five starts, so the case rests on class relief and connections: the Snowden stable and Ben Looker, who is riding at 25% over his past 20 rides. Barrier 2 and a slow, tactical tempo suit a horse able to press forward. First up from 211 days is the clear risk.
2nd pick5th
1Bon Batan
Barrier 3 and a slow, tactical 1110m let it sit forward without pressure.
3rd pick3rd
2Musumeci
The most exposed runner in the race and the only one with meaningful wet-track placings — three from nine Soft starts.
Value pick6th
7Hot Fizz
A genuine roughie play in a weak maiden. The gear change is substantial — blinkers off and winkers on for the first time — which often signals a tactical reset in country maidens. Barrier 1 and 57kg help in a slow-tempo sprint.
- 1st3RosenblumRaymond Spokes$3.60
- 2nd6Zous ApolloBen Looker$2.50
- 3rd2MusumeciAmelia Heinrich$4.40
- 4th4The MichaelGrady Spokes$12.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Rosenblum | 4 | Raymond Spokes | T M Whittington | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Zous Apollo | 2 | Ben Looker | Paul Snowden | 59kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Musumeci | 6 | Amelia Heinrich | Daniel Stanley | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 4 | The Michael | 5 | Grady Spokes | Colt Prosser | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Bon Batan | 3 | Madeline Owen | G Prosser | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Hot Fizz | 1 | Teighan Worsnop | Terry Evans | 57kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Voysey | 7 | Liberty Smyth | Ms L Sheppard | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Scrambling | 2 | Sally Taylor | 56.5kg |
North Haven Board Riders (Bm50)
14:50 local1010mBenchmark 50$16,000
Winner1. Take The JackpotSP $3.50
★ Top pick2nd
9Tesorino
2nd pick7th
3Our Emily
Holds a genuine course-and-distance win from three attempts and drops to a suitable grade off a good barrier.
3rd pickWon
1Take The Jackpot
The class drop is the story. The 62kg top weight on a Soft 7 and a 9% career strike rate cap enthusiasm to place level.
Value pick3rd
6Felasuvi
Felasuvi has won first up before, has won on soft ground, and has a win and a placing from seven starts at this trip.
- 1st1Take The JackpotBen Looker$3.50
- 2nd9Tesorino$6.00
- 3rd6FelasuviAmelia Heinrich$6.50
- 4th8She's A Wild OneOlivia Dalton$6.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Take The Jackpot | 9 | Ben Looker | B G Lawrence | 62kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Tesorino | 11 | James Harding | 57.5kg | $6.00 | |
| 3rd | 6 | Felasuvi | 8 | Amelia Heinrich | A P Ball | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 8 | She's A Wild One | 4 | Olivia Dalton | Colt Prosser | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Youcompleteme | 1 | Peter Graham | Kevin King | 61kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Cool Az Aletta | 2 | Madeline Owen | A P Ball | 60.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Our Emily | 5 | Liberty Smyth | John Bannister | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 2 | West Germany | 10 | Raymond Spokes | Ms L Sheppard | 62kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Clan D'oro | 6 | Noriyuki Masuda | Ms V McLennan | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Motorboat | 3 | Teighan Worsnop | M J Robinson | 60kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Son Of Eureka | 7 | D Wagstaff | 62kg |
Club North Haven Camden Haven Cup (Bm50)
15:26 local1512mBenchmark 50$16,000
Winner2. FarraigeSP $8.50
★ Top pick2nd
1Smokey Saint
He has run 3-3-1 in his last three including a Class 1 win at Taree on Heavy ground, and his 4 July third here over 1808m on Soft 7 - beaten only half a length in this exact grade - is the strongest local wet-track formline in the race. The trip reduction is the genuine risk, but a steady tempo blunts it.
2nd pick7th
10Corpsman
The sneaky improver of the race. The quick backup and blank track record temper the win call, so place cover is the sensible play.
3rd pick9th
9Enzoni
Holds strong claims on raw ability but has the least reliable win profile of the top trio. The reservations are the single career win, an unconvincing wet-track record and a step up in trip.
Value pick5th
7Bianco Nero
- 1st2FarraigeJenny Duggan$8.50
- 2nd1Smokey SaintLiberty Smyth$3.70
- 3rd6Thinkin' Bo YouPeter Graham$10.00
- 4th8ReleasethewolvesRaymond Spokes$8.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Farraige | 1 | Jenny Duggan | D Wagstaff | 61kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Smokey Saint | 3 | Liberty Smyth | R N Godbolt | 59.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 6 | Thinkin' Bo You | 14 | Peter Graham | D Simonetta | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Releasethewolves | 8 | Raymond Spokes | D L Matts | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Bianco Nero | 11 | Grady Spokes | G Prosser | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Master Of Rewards | 2 | Noriyuki Masuda | Ms V McLennan | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Corpsman | 7 | Olivia Dalton | J A Sylvester | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Tawfiq Tom | 6 | Madeline Owen | Cassandra Schmidt | 60kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Enzoni | 12 | Ben Looker | Cassandra Schmidt | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Rita's Pearl | 10 | D Wagstaff | 60.5kg | $21.00 | |
| Scr | 5 | Seething Chuck | 13 | Ms K Owen | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Point To Prove | 4 | R P Hartley | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Sir Zino | 5 | Ms V McLennan | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Out Of Luck | 1 | Indiana Turner | 64kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Ausbred Yahoo | 9 | N Mayfield-Smith | 60kg |
Club North Haven Anglers (Bm50)
16:05 local1210mBenchmark 50$16,000
Winner2. AerofoilSP $2.40
★ Top pickWon
2Aerofoil
The most credentialled runner for these precise conditions. Last start he was well beaten in stronger Bench. 58 grade from an inside gate, but he returns to the exact class, track, distance and going he has already conquered. Barrier 3 and natural early pace let him take a forward spot on a surface that consistently rewards leaders.
2nd pick7th
8Poised
The one runner in the race whose form is genuinely improving. She was beaten a length and a half at Coonabarabran, then broke through at Gilgandra over 1200m on 1 August. Barrier 10 matches the weekend Port Macquarie map, and she should be handy early. The unknown is a Soft 7 surface where her record reads 4: 0-1-0.
3rd pick5th
5Little Prophet
A wet-track specialist with the right course profile. Last start she was a creditable fourth here in stronger Bench. The wide draw and a track that punishes late runs cap her upside, but the fast tempo should bring her into it.
Value pick8th
7Typhoon Neta
The lift to 1210m, a course record of 10: 1-1-2, barrier 5 in the weekend sweet spot and Ben Looker riding in form all point to a better showing.
- 1st2AerofoilLiberty Smyth$2.40
- 2nd1Ken'kerJenny Duggan$11.00
- 3rd6Just One LookPeter Graham$11.00
- 4th11Cats QuartersTeighan Worsnop$16.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Aerofoil | 3 | Liberty Smyth | J A Sprague | 60.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | Ken'ker | 1 | Jenny Duggan | D Wagstaff | 63kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Just One Look | 4 | Peter Graham | J D Cooper | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Cats Quarters | 2 | Teighan Worsnop | M J Robinson | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Little Prophet | 12 | Olivia Dalton | Colt Prosser | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Tickle My Tosen | 11 | Grady Spokes | Colt Prosser | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Poised | 10 | Madeline Owen | John Bannister | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Typhoon Neta | 5 | Ben Looker | Cassandra Schmidt | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Skittlz | 6 | Nick Mitchell | 56kg | $81.00 | |
| 10th | 3 | Son Of Eureka | 8 | D Wagstaff | 62kg | $9.50 | |
| Scr | 9 | Saskatoon Berry | 9 | Fleur Henley | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Shifa | 7 | R P Hartley | 56.5kg |
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