Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Sunday 23 August 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Wangaratta. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Determinato is the clear form anchor. He also placed at 1590m at Wodonga, confirming the trip. The obvious concern is a 0-9 record, but he consistently finds the placings and today's soft surface and distance profile give him every chance.
Masakari has the best soft-ground credentials of the chasing group, highlighted by a narrow second at Albury on Soft 7 and a close second on Good 4. His overall record shows four placings from seven starts and the step to 1590m should suit a horse who has threatened over 1400m. Blinkers are added for the first time. The wide gate is a concern, as is Teodore Nugent's quiet recent book, but on a Soft 7 he rates ahead of less-proven wet-track rivals.
Unoyaself has improved with every run, finishing second in his last two starts at Ballarat Synthetic and Naracoorte on Heavy 8. Today's Soft 7 and 1590m are new tests, but barrier 4 allows a soft run and Cian Macredmond has placed on him in both prior rides.
Pride Of Mandy's last-start second over 1600m on Soft 5 at Bairnsdale is a key form line. She has the speed to offset the wide gate and should be prominent in a race with little genuine pace. Her soft-track record fits Wangaratta's conditions. The main query is the rider's recent lack of winners, but her fitness and racing pattern give her strong each-way appeal.
King Kauffo is the clear value runner in a wide-open maiden. He has already placed second over 1590m at Wangaratta on Soft 5 and has a second over 2246m on his record, showing the stamina required to run the trip strongly. His recent fifth at Albury on Heavy 8 was acceptable after a poor run before that.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Determinato | 5 | Lachlan King | Dominic Sutton | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Unoyaself | 4 | Cian Macredmond | W Morrissey | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Prestige Zerprise | 3 | Jake Noonan | Matt Jenkins | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 5 | Masakari | 13 | Teodore Nugent | J E & C Ledger | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 5th | 4 | King Kauffo | 11 | Ryan Houston | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Misil Beauty | 7 | Craig Weeding | 57.5kg | $51.00 | |
| 7th | 13 | Thinking Positive | 9 | Beau Mertens | Peter Gelagotis | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Ive Got The Power | 2 | Ryan Hurdle | Timothy Grace | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Shes A Good Cause | 1 | Chelsea Taylor | M Sell | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 1 | All Too Swift | 6 | John Keating | Philip Evans | 59.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Churchill Lane | 10 | Makisha Salter | Jason Warren | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Pride Of Mandy | 12 | Damien Thornton | C I Brown | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Sharp Remark | 8 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 57.5kg |
Rates highest on fitness, wet-track suitability and race shape. Lachlan King knows the mare well and is riding confidently. The 10th on Soft 7 at Echuca is a query, but she has bounced back since.
His debut second on Soft 6 and improved pattern suggest a race win is close. However, the wide barrier and long break create enough doubt to rank him second. If he can find cover from the draw, his class and soft-track aptitude make him the main danger to You Said What.
First-time gear suggests intent. Debut over 1400m on Soft 7 is a risk, but top barns often produce winning debutants. He rates third on potential rather than proven performance.
First-up after a long spell is a query, and Soft 7 remains unknown. Still, with a good draw and an in-form rider, he is overpriced in a low-confidence maiden and worth each-way consideration.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Kokonda | 17 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 59.5kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 15 | Fierce Ruby | 8 | Thomas Stockdale | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Skilled Sailor | 9 | Ryan Hurdle | Timothy Grace | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 13 | The Cellist | 3 | Jack Martin | Nick Ryan | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 11 | You Said What | 10 | Lachlan King | Claire Patterson | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 8 | I'mfallinforyou | 16 | Jake Noonan | Dennis Julius | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Sister's Run | 14 | Toby Atkinson | P Kearney | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 4 | The Archer | 11 | Valentin Le Boeuf | N A Blackiston | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Aniketos | 7 | Brett Scott | 59.5kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Barrett Reef | 5 | Mitchell Aitken | D J McCarthy | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Cosmic Command | 13 | Chris Calthorpe | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Hot Spirit | 4 | Damien Thornton | Simon Zahra | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | I'lluvyoulongtime | 12 | Dylan Dunn | D Meagher | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Xuxa Kiss | 1 | Teodore Nugent | C I Brown | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Gilgeous | 2 | Ryan Houston | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Rock The Vendi | 10 | Beau Mertens | Peter Gelagotis | 55kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Lull Us Away | 6 | R T Stubbs | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Okeah | 15 | Cian Macredmond | W Morrissey | 59.5kg |
That form reads strongly for a Soft 7 Wangaratta sprint, and with Logan McNeil retaining the ride he should improve with that experience. The only real knocks are his inexperience and the slightly awkward draw, but his overall profile is the strongest here.
She will need some luck from barrier 9, but if she holds her pattern she can settle handy and run a big race in an ordinary maiden.
Kensington City has yet to break through but his Wangaratta form on rain-affected ground is highly relevant to this contest. He was fourth over this course and distance on Heavy 9 last start and previously finished fourth on Soft 6 here.
Bourdeto is the value runner. The knocks are consistency and Teodore Nugent's quiet recent book.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Cha Ching King | 10 | Logan McNeil | Andrew Dale | 57kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 5 | Bourdeto | 1 | Teodore Nugent | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Tallingas Avanti | 2 | Cory Parish | Ashleigh Smith | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Adieu Grasse | 7 | Ryan Hurdle | Rhys Archard | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Naughty Jamie | 9 | Jake Noonan | P Kearney | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Miss Navratilova | 4 | Beau Mertens | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 6 | He Xiangu | 8 | Jack Martin | Fiona Watts | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Some Comfort | 12 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Opinion Leader | 6 | Stephen Brown Jnr | S V Brown | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Kensington City | 5 | Lachlan King | John Fitzgerald | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Flood The Bar | 11 | Mitchell Aitken | P W Burgun | 59.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Agoraphobic | 3 | Damien Thornton | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55kg |
Cries And Whispers confirmed his suitability to this track and distance when third over 1170m on Heavy 9 last month. He maps to roll forward in a race without genuine pace and should appreciate the Soft 7. The wide gate and top weight are concerns, but his consistency and wet-track form put him clearly second.
Frosted Amber has been knocking on the door at this track and trip with a second and a third from two Wangaratta 1170m attempts. The query is a first try on Soft, but her consistency and strong jockey booking keep her in the place finishes.
Jourama has the most upside in this maiden.
Clear top chance. Has placed in two of three starts, improving from a Heavy 9 third to a Soft 7 second at Seymour, and brings the best wet-track profile in the field.
She has placed at the trip before and is trending in the right direction.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Snitchy | 11 | Jackie Beriman | Jason Warren | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Blue Valentine | 4 | Toby Atkinson | Tyler Donaldson-Aitken | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Cries And Whispers | 13 | Ryan Houston | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 7 | Frosted Amber | 6 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 18 | Coachella Lass | 2 | Andrew Dale | 57.5kg | $31.00 | |
| 6th | 5 | Ying Moon | 15 | Teodore Nugent | Edward Cummings | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Tallingas Wisdom | 5 | Cory Parish | Ashleigh Smith | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Shows No Shame | 8 | S V Brown | 57.5kg | $11.00 | |
| 9th | 4 | True Beauty | 10 | Carleen Hefel | Ashleigh Smith | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Brazen Martini | 3 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 59.5kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Mulgowie | 9 | Carleen Hefel | Matt Ivill | 59.5kg | $71.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Cultural Interest | 1 | Logan McNeil | Andrew Dale | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 13th | 8 | Groan | 14 | Cassidy Hill | V T Nolen | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 14th | 9 | Love Wine | 7 | Jake Duffy | Ms G Johnstone | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Jourama | 12 | Damien Thornton | A & S Freedman | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Whimsy Smile | 15 | Beau Mertens | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Wunderlust | 16 | M Sell | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Rock It Fuel | 11 | Ben O'Farrell | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Valorada | 17 | Logan McNeil | Claire Patterson | 57.5kg |
Raven's Silver has the strongest current wet-track profile, underlined by a Heavy 10 win and a narrow third at this track last start. His soft-track form is reliable and Lachlan King strikes at 20% in recent rides.
Chicago Blues is the clear class runner, having mixed it in Group 3 and BM64 company before dropping sharply to BM56. The inside gate should let him lead or control the map. His soft-track strike rate is concerning and his latest run was poor, which is why he is ranked second rather than top pick.
Paparazzo is a high-consistency galloper whose 1100m record is outstanding, with four seconds from five attempts. He has a good first-up record and drops in class, so the fitness query and Soft 7 surface are the main concerns. He should be running on strongly late and rates as the best of the place chances.
Meet Me Halfway rates highly on ceiling and speed. She has already won over 1100m and the addition of blinkers could sharpen her further. The negatives are limited wet-track experience and a quiet jockey run, but her class edge and pace profile make her the principal threat.
Shelly's Legacy is racing consistently on wet tracks, including a soft-ground victory and a series of heavy-track placings. Her last two runs are strong enough to make her competitive at BM56, and the wide barrier is the only major knock.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Kentahten | 13 | Thomas Stockdale | Tori Madigan | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Chicago Blues | 1 | Beau Mertens | Jason Warren | 61.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Miss Himalaya | 4 | Caitlin Hollowood | D E Dean | 54.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Raven's Silver | 5 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 62kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 14 | Balgowan | 3 | Ryan Houston | C J Davis | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Paparazzo | 9 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 62.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Racetothebottom | 6 | Jake Noonan | A & J Williams | 61kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Shelly's Legacy | 14 | Alice Kennedy | J E & C Ledger | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Novel Approach | 2 | Brittany Button | K J Aldous | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Raging Monkey | 12 | Olivia East | L E Robertson | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Densetsu | 10 | Teodore Nugent | Andrew Dale | 58.5kg | $20.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Moonbird | 7 | Mitchell Aitken | P W Burgun | 61kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Listening Is Doing | 11 | J R Welsh | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Meet Me Halfway | 8 | Damien Thornton | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg |
Friendzoned is the most complete form play. She has placed in higher company at Seymour and Bendigo on soft ground and now drops to BM56. The one concern is a solitary career win, but her consistency, wet-track aptitude and suitable on-pace map outweigh that.
Jumpinmycar resumed with an encouraging fourth at Seymour in BM62 on soft ground, then goes second-up over his winning trip. His second-up stats and class drop present a clear improvement case. The 61.5kg is a query, but the weight scale is compressed.
Brutify brings the strongest recent winning form: a two-length victory at Wodonga over 1300m on Heavy9. The rise to 57kg is manageable and she keeps the same rider/trainer combination responsible for seven wins together. Barrier 12 is the biggest concern, but she has enough early speed to cross. If the soft surface plays to her heavy-track form, she is a genuine top-three chance.
Turnaquid is the clear value runner. Her Wangaratta record is exceptional with four wins and three seconds from 12 starts, and she has a win and a placing from three attempts at this track and distance. Her last three starts on wet tracks have been solid, and Billy Egan's 36% strike rate at the track enhances the case.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Friendzoned | 10 | Dylan Dunn | Jason Warren | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 9 | Brutify | 12 | Chelsea Thompson | Jamie Edwards | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 12 | Karumba Girl | 1 | Jackie Beriman | Dale Short | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Sabertooth | 2 | Olivia East | T Busuttin & N Young | 60.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Jumpinmycar | 8 | Jake Noonan | A & J Williams | 61.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Hell's Itch | 13 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 61kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Baby Blue | 9 | Damien Thornton | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $4.20 |
| 8th | 10 | Jingu Express | 3 | Teodore Nugent | Andrew Dale | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Lord Porchester | 7 | Cian Macredmond | W Morrissey | 61kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Black Adam | 14 | Mitchell Aitken | D J McCarthy | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Eire To The Jungle | 15 | Zac Moore | Toby Lake | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Royal Infantry | 4 | Toby Atkinson | P Kearney | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Turnaquid | 5 | Billy Egan | Luke Oliver | 61kg | |
| Scr | 11 | King's Taj | 6 | J R Welsh | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Mishima | 11 | Ben Brisbourne | 58.5kg |
King Incanto has been knocking on the door with a string of narrow seconds, including a recent runner-up effort in Class 3 at Narrandera on Soft 6. That form is clearly superior to many rivals here and he drops to BM56. His soft-track record, good Wangaratta strike rate, and genuine on-pace style suit the slow tempo and Soft 7 surface. The main queries are a wide gate and modest win rate, but he is the most likely winner.
The Quiet Immortal comes off a dominant maiden win at Wodonga on Heavy 9 and had placed at Sandown and Bendigo over 1600m on Heavy. He handles the surface, maps well from barrier 11 and is trained by one of the leading local yards. The query is the class rise into BM56 and 61kg. He is a strong winning chance but sits behind King Incanto on class form.
Ataegina is a proven performer at this exact level, having run second in this race last year on Soft 5. She drops from much stronger BM78/BM62 company and has placed on Soft and won on Heavy, so the conditions suit. Valuable place chance rather than a confident win selection.
Sheer Lunacy is the clear value runner. He won this exact race 12 months ago on Soft 5 and has a strong Wangaratta 1590m record. His wet-track credentials are excellent and he draws ideally in barrier 5. Include him as an each-way play.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Sheer Lunacy | 5 | Ryan Houston | Ben Brisbourne | 60.5kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | King Incanto | 13 | Teodore Nugent | Andrew Dale | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | The Quiet Immortal | 11 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 61kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 13 | Queen Amanjena | 15 | Olivia East | C A Conron | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Jenni Intiba | 16 | Dylan Dunn | Brent Stanley | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 2 | Immortalised | 4 | Beau Mertens | Jason Warren | 61.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 6 | North Terrace | 10 | Zac Moore | Edward Cummings | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Boss Boy | 2 | Damien Thornton | Henry Dwyer | 61kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Black Frost | 7 | Cassidy Hill | Craig Weeding | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Dance Lady | 3 | Cian Macredmond | Simon Zahra | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Venus Shock | 8 | Thomas Stockdale | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 14 | Acheter | 6 | Jake Noonan | A W Noonan | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 13th | 15 | Vision Thing | 1 | Renee Pola | 56.5kg | $31.00 | |
| Scr | 5 | Ataegina | 14 | Billy Egan | Luke Oliver | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Queen Of Cordoba | 9 | Ryan Hurdle | Michael Jones | 60kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Toronova | 12 | I M Pankhurst | 55.5kg |
Lightning Flash is the clear form anchor after a last-start BM56 win over 2050m on Heavy 8. She has two wins from four starts at Wangaratta including one over this 2000m trip and a strong wet-track record. The likely slow tempo suits her on-pace pattern and Billy Egan is a track specialist.
Idling Behind is a progressive mare who broke her maiden over 2050m on Soft 7 before a sound fourth in a BM56 over 2000m. Barrier 2 gives her every chance to settle handy in a race with minimal genuine speed. Her soft-track record is positive and the stable/jockey combination strikes at 40%. The main risk is limited distance form and a cold jockey run, but she rates as the principal threat.
Mozzoni is a lightly raced four-year-old from a strong stable who placed third in a BM56 on Heavy 8 before running fifth in tougher BM62 company over this distance on Soft 7. Her one-win career and absence of a 2000m victory keep her below the top two, but she is the clear third string.
Opus arrives off a last-start BM56 win over 2200m on Soft 5 and has shown a 4-5-1 pattern that signals genuine momentum. He handles rain-affected ground and his staying finish suits Wangaratta's long straight. The query is his 0-from-4 record at 2000m and wide barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Azeola | 17 | Alice Kennedy | Ben Brisbourne | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Lightning Flash | 3 | Billy Egan | Ben Brisbourne | 61.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 12 | Proven Record | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | Richard Laming | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Dandruff | 12 | Jake Duffy | Toby Lake | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Compressing | 14 | Beau Mertens | T Busuttin & N Young | 62kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Just Landed | 15 | Cassidy Hill | Ben Brisbourne | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Zeaction | 8 | Ryan Houston | John McArdle | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 18 | Sardius | 7 | Carleen Hefel | Ashleigh Smith | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Pro Velocity | 10 | Jake Noonan | Reece Goodwin | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Mozzoni | 6 | Olivia East | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Idling Behind | 2 | Damien Thornton | Henry Dwyer | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 12th | 15 | Ideelistic | 5 | John Keating | B T Malanczyn | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 3 | First Day | 11 | Ben Brisbourne | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Stole Him | 1 | Lachlan King | Jason Warren | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Just Dance | 16 | I M Pankhurst | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Opus | 13 | Teodore Nugent | Simone Manne | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Bearbrassblackfish | 11 | B J Goodwin | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Mana Combat | 9 | Richard Laming | 57.5kg |
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