Second at Quorn and fourth at Mildura show progression, and the projected lead into a slow tempo on a forward-biased track is ideal. Lacks local form versus Break The Line but remains a genuine winning threat and solid each-way proposition.
South Australia · Sunday 23 August 2026
Port Augusta tips and results
Our top pick won 0 of 7 races at Port Augusta. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Career Co Mdn Plate
One-start maiden from a capable stable who was not disgraced when sixth on Heavy at Naracoorte. Drops to 53kg, draws well, and faces a softer Good surface. In high-variance maidens, lightly raced types with connections and map advantages often jump forward; she is the best each-way threat behind the two main form horses.
Clear form standout as the only runner with multiple Port Augusta placings. Last-start second here on Good confirms suitability and the on-pace map aligns with the track's decisive forward bias.
Finished third behind Defy Gravity at Quorn last start and retains fitness.
- 1st7Alsace GemJemma Gutte$7.00
- 2nd5Mouse In The HouseWesley Cave$10.00
- 3rd8Bouzy's BabeStacey Metcalfe$5.50
- 4th6VasiliasSophie Potter$5.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Alsace Gem | 4 | Jemma Gutte | Michael Hickmott | 53kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Mouse In The House | 8 | Wesley Cave | Ms L Treloar | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Bouzy's Babe | 6 | Stacey Metcalfe | Wayne Brown | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Vasilias | 10 | Sophie Potter | Byron J Cozamanis | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Share The Fizz | 1 | Margaret Collett | B J Davis | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Defy Gravity | 5 | Andrew Stead | Garret Lynch | 58kg | $2.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Electric Beel | 2 | Caitlyn Munro | B J Davis | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Caesour's Tomb | 3 | Ashlee Stone | Garret Lynch | 54kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Break The Line | 7 | Tala Hutchinson | Allan Jarvis | 58kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Captainwackydoodle | 9 | Dylan Caboche | Kate Halliday | 58kg |
Inspirations Paint Port Augusta Mdn Plate
Clear form standout for Port Augusta. Placed first-up here last start and previously finished 2nd over today's 1498m trip on Good. Second-up record includes a placing and the strong forward bias plus course experience give him the edge in a weak maiden. Map from midfield is workable in slow tempo.
Maps to control or sit handy in a slow-tempo race where top-three at the 400m is decisive. Recent wet-track failures less relevant on Good 3; progressive enough to threaten.
Course specialist who continually places at Port Augusta including over 1498m. Will push forward and utilise the strong on-pace bias. Gear tweak and familiarity make him a reliable each-way threat even if win strike remains elusive.
Drawn to settle handy or lead in a race that heavily favours forward runners. Suitable each-way value in an open, low-reliability maiden.
- 1st6KohalaSophie Potter$7.50
- 2nd9Karma QueenJemma Gutte$5.00
- 3rd7Road To The CityTala Hutchinson$4.20
- 4th5It's A Solid DeelAshvin Goindasamy$8.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Kohala | 7 | Sophie Potter | Kate Halliday | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Karma Queen | 10 | Jemma Gutte | Will Clarken & Charlotte Sorby | 53kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Road To The City | 3 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 5 | It's A Solid Deel | 8 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Brian Lear | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Sir Aali | 9 | Stacey Metcalfe | P Huserot | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Badjawa | 4 | Lauren Stojakovic | Robert Atkinson | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 4 | If You Don't Mind | 1 | S H Sit | Kate Halliday | 56kg | $3.90 |
| 8th | 10 | Majestic Glow | 2 | Caitlyn Munro | B J Davis | 54.5kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Black Shellac | 5 | Dylan Caboche | Chris Bieg | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Vametta | 11 | Wesley Cave | T L Day | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Grumpy Kid | 6 | Stephanie Wright | Judy Streets | 54kg | $81.00 |
Port Augusta Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service (Bm58)
Clear form and map edge in a volatile BM58. Last-start demolition plus consistent Port Augusta placings and the inside alley put him top-three at the 400m on a track that heavily rewards that pattern. Good-ground specialist who maps to control or sit handy in a moderate tempo. Justifies favouritism on pure form.
Second-best winning chance via track affinity and the lead. Port Augusta record is excellent and he can dictate a moderate tempo that suits on-pacers here.
Best of the rest on map and local form. Won over 1200m here last preparation and maps to be prominent where this track wants them. Light weight and jockey who knows her help.
Lightly raced gelding coming off a win and a strong Heavy placing; the class rise is real but country BM58 fields are volatile and his finishing power is a plus if he can settle midfield-handy.
- 1st3Our DivinylPolly Brewster$1.90
- 2nd6StoopsAshlee Stone$11.00
- 3rd4Finnbar MccoolStephanie Wright$14.00
- 4th2Uncle BarryIanish Luximon$3.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Our Divinyl | 6 | Polly Brewster | B J Jones | 58kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 6 | Stoops | 5 | Ashlee Stone | W A Bogarts | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Finnbar Mccool | 7 | Stephanie Wright | Sarah Rutten | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Uncle Barry | 1 | Ianish Luximon | Travis Doudle | 60.5kg | $3.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Testing One Two | 4 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Bryan Holtham | 60.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 7 | The Hass | 3 | Tala Hutchinson | Christopher Harrison | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Vamore | 2 | Shuichi Terachi | Michael McClean | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
D&G Tyres (Bm56)
Clear form standout and course specialist. Six wins from ten at Port Augusta, including recent BM56/58 victories over similar trips. Barrier 1 suits the strong forward bias and slow tempo. Weight is a query but he has carried heavier successfully here.
Strong each-way threat with proven Port Augusta credentials and the ideal draw to exploit the leaders bias. Won two of three here and maps to sit handy or lead in a slow race. Recent Roxby second confirms fitness.
In-form improver who just missed in higher grade last start and won the start prior. Distance suits and the quick backup keeps him sharp. Map is the main negative on a forward-biased track, but slow tempo and class edge give him a genuine place chance and upset hope if the leaders overdo it.
Reliable country campaigner with solid 1400m credentials and recent competitive runs including a PA second. Offers clear overlay for the exotics against thinner form lines behind the top two.
- 1st2Chef MilitaireAshlee Stone$13.00
- 2nd4The GrumpWesley Cave$8.50
- 3rd3Je CityDylan Caboche$6.50
- 4th1Star CasinoJemma Gutte$1.65
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Chef Militaire | 9 | Ashlee Stone | Ryan Dawson | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | The Grump | 7 | Wesley Cave | T L Day | 60.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Je City | 8 | Dylan Caboche | Kate Halliday | 61.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Star Casino | 1 | Jemma Gutte | Travis Doudle | 64.5kg | $1.65 |
| 5th | 5 | Hubristic | 2 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 8 | Lady Tucan | 6 | Shuichi Terachi | Danny Penna | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Oriedos | 4 | Lauren Stojakovic | Byron J Cozamanis | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Ask For More | 3 | Polly Brewster | Stephen Lenehan | 52kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 7 | The Last Flash | 5 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Ms L Treloar | 55kg | $101.00 |
Malcolm Dixon Memorial (Bm56)
Star Decorum maps perfectly as a likely leader/on-pace runner from barrier 2 carrying just 54kg on a track that heavily rewards top-three at the 400m. Outstanding local record (13 starts: 2 wins, 4 seconds, 2 thirds) includes a C&D win, and she was competitive last start in BM70 company. Slow tempo and class relief make her the clearest winning chance on pure form and suitability.
Unisphere draws the coveted barrier 1 and has a reliable Port Augusta profile with two wins from ten starts. Last appearance was a solid 4th over this exact C&D in BM56, and the inside draw plus slow tempo should allow a more prominent spot than usual. Consistent local form edges him into the main chances behind the better-mapped leader.
Lettemgo brings the strongest recent form, finishing 3rd and 2nd in consecutive BM70 races at Quorn and Roxby Downs. The drop to BM56 is a major plus and barrier 4 is workable. Although the map has him back and he lacks a Port Augusta win, the class relief and current touch make him a genuine threat to place and possible upset winner in a volatile BM56.
Fox Dunnett is the standout C&D specialist with two wins over 1867m at Port Augusta as recently as June. Wide gate and projected back position are genuine negatives on this forward-biased track, yet the proven ability at the trip offers clear each-way value if he can improve mid-race position.
- 1st5Cracken Good TimeAndrew Stead$8.50
- 2nd9Star DecorumShuichi Terachi$5.50
- 3rd6Carashan ChloeTala Hutchinson$8.00
- 4th8SethniqueStacey Metcalfe$12.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Cracken Good Time | 3 | Andrew Stead | Peter Nolan | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Star Decorum | 2 | Shuichi Terachi | Danny Penna | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Carashan Chloe | 6 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Sethnique | 5 | Stacey Metcalfe | Wayne Brown | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Ghemme | 9 | Sophie Potter | D J McMahon | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Lettemgo | 4 | Wesley Cave | T L Day | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Moana's Fortune | 8 | Caitlyn Munro | Travis Doudle | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Fox Dunnett | 10 | Jemma Gutte | Garret Lynch | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Unisphere | 1 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Ryan Dawson | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 10th | 10 | Raw Grunt | 7 | Margaret Collett | Danny Penna | 54kg | $21.00 |
Pink Roadhouse Hcp (52)
Most likely winner on pure form. Crushed a Rest 52 over 1100m last start and maps to settle handy from barrier 3 on a strongly on-pace Port Augusta sprint track. Weight rise is the query but recent pattern, fitness and class suitability outweigh it in this low-grade field.
Best local specialist and clear second chance. Multiple wins at Port Augusta including a recent 1100m Rest 52 success. Maps to lead but very fast projected tempo is a risk from the wide gate. Still the strongest course-and-distance profile and must be respected for the win.
Ran second to Sacred Chord last start and draws perfectly to settle handy. Distance form is sound and the map suits the Port Augusta forward bias. Main concern is zero Good-track wins; more a reliable place threat than a dominant winner but rates clearly in the first three on recent evidence.
Overlay value. Inside draw gives map control on a track that heavily rewards being top-three at the 400m. Recent Quorn 4th puts him in the mix with the main chances and the very fast tempo may allow him to dictate or sit perfect.
- 1st9The MarinerPolly Brewster$16.00
- 2nd3Wandering EyeS H Sit$9.00
- 3rd7Sports ChoiceAndrew Stead$21.00
- 4th1Sacred ChordTala Hutchinson$2.05
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | The Mariner | 7 | Polly Brewster | Stephen Lenehan | 53kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Wandering Eye | 9 | S H Sit | Christopher Harrison | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Sports Choice | 8 | Andrew Stead | Garret Lynch | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Sacred Chord | 3 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 60kg | $2.05 |
| 5th | 5 | Lord Morton | 2 | Lauren Stojakovic | Kate Halliday | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Wendouree | 4 | Stacey Metcalfe | Wayne Brown | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Inner Sanctum | 5 | Margaret Collett | Danny Penna | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Sengoki | 6 | Wesley Cave | Danny Penna | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 8 | River Clyde | 1 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Christopher Harrison | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Casper De Lune | 10 | Dylan Caboche | Kate Halliday | 59kg | $31.00 |
Bryan (Popeye) & Lorraine Harbridge Memorial Hcp (52)
Clear form and map standout. Dominant local record and last-start near-miss over this exact 1498m Rest 52 setup give him the strongest winning claims. On-pace from a middle gate aligns with Port Augusta's decisive forward bias. Fast tempo is a mild risk but his proven resilience here overrides it in a volatile BM52.
Maps perfectly as a leader from the inside and is proven over this C&D. Class drop and home-track edge make him a major threat despite ordinary recent away runs. Port Augusta forward bias heavily favours his pattern; main query is whether recent wet-track form translates back to Good.
Solid recent form including a Rest 52 win and PA placing. Will push forward but the wide gate and 60kg make the map harder under a fast tempo. Still one of the more reliable and class-suited runners; place claims are strong even if the win is tougher from barrier 9.
Wide draw and midfield settle fight the track bias, yet the form spike plus in-form jockey create genuine each-way value in an open BM52. Overlay versus assessed chance.
- 1st4Augusta RockSophie Potter$4.80
- 2nd1ExonumiaTala Hutchinson$6.00
- 3rd5Ti Tree RoyalAshvin Goindasamy$4.80
- 4th11ShasamPolly Brewster$51.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Augusta Rock | 7 | Sophie Potter | Kate Halliday | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Exonumia | 9 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Ti Tree Royal | 1 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Ms L Treloar | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 11 | Shasam | 11 | Polly Brewster | Stephen Lenehan | 52kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Scandalist | 10 | Andrew Stead | Peter Nolan | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 3 | I'm Kenny | 5 | Margaret Collett | Darren & Aimee Magro | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 7 | Muffla | 3 | Ashlee Stone | Michael McClean | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Galloping Guru | 8 | S H Sit | T R Montgomerie | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Castelle | 2 | Lauren Stojakovic | D B Bonetti | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Hamilton Brown | 4 | Stacey Metcalfe | Garret Lynch | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Urbanise | 6 | Jemma Gutte | Jyi Lukey | 55kg | $16.00 |
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