Barrier 4 allows a handy settle in a race favouring on-pace types. Consistent places and fitness edge make him the form horse most likely to break through in this volatile maiden despite never winning.
Western Australia · Sunday 30 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.
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Avis Carnarvon/ Exmouth Mdn
Second-up status offers improvement after a wide first-up effort. Track bias and fast tempo suit her tactical speed, giving genuine winning claims if she handles the pressure better than last start.
Maps to control from the inside alley as the clear early leader in a race where leaders dominate at this track and distance. Limited form is offset by the positional bias and speed advantage. First-up after a spell with gear change, she can dictate a genuine tempo and is hard to run down if she finds the front cleanly.
Blinkers go on for the first time and she can settle handy enough to exploit any leader fade in the fast tempo.
- 1st4Lady MayflowerMadi Derrick$8.00
- 2nd7RhaenyaA Hearn$7.00
- 3rd2TedeschiTara Atherden$14.00
- 4th1Any QuestionsMs J Gray$4.20
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Lady Mayflower | 8 | Madi Derrick | Leigh Murray | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Rhaenya | 7 | A Hearn | D R Couper | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Tedeschi | 3 | Tara Atherden | Ms M Forrester | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Any Questions | 4 | Ms J Gray | Sean Rains | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 9 | Amelia's Frost | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | Zach Tyler | 56kg | $2.30 |
| 6th | 6 | Radio Silence | 2 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Unruly Dame | 5 | J See | Jacquelyn Scott | 56kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Winlosewedrinkbooz | 6 | Jefferson Tsang | Cliff Howe | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 5 | Black Cilla | 9 | Bailey Webster | Malcolm Mackenzie | 54kg |
Stu Maver Memorial Sprint (Bm68+)
Simply Rosso is the clearest form horse. Track specialist credentials, light weight and on-pace map align perfectly with the strong leaders/on-pace bias. Class rise is manageable given the dominant local form and fitness edge over the first-up leader.
The leaders bias and moderate tempo heavily favour his on-pace style.
However the leap from Class 2 into BM68+ and lack of Carnarvon form are material negatives.
Weapons Hot finished a solid 4th in the key Carnarvon form race behind Simply Rosso and Kote despite a wide alley. Barrier 1 is a major upgrade under the leaders bias and he retains the same positive connections.
- 1st7Weapons HotJefferson Tsang$12.00
- 2nd4Fire The GuardGiaan O'Donnell$8.00
- 3rd2KoteJ See$3.10
- 4th3Simply RossoTara Atherden$4.80
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Weapons Hot | 1 | Jefferson Tsang | Cliff Howe | 53.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Fire The Guard | 7 | Giaan O'Donnell | D E Black | 53kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Kote | 2 | J See | K R Mahoney | 58.5kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 3 | Simply Rosso | 5 | Tara Atherden | A W Hughes | 54kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 1 | Prince Ragnar | 4 | Ebony Johnson | K Nightingale | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Majestuoso Phoenix | 6 | Tiana Murray | D R Pateman | 52kg | $2.80 |
| 7th | 6 | Precast | 3 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 55kg | $81.00 |
TABtouch Carnarvon Cup 12th September (Bm56+)
Odin Omen is the standout form horse after winning the corresponding BM56+ over 1750m last start, defeating several of today's rivals. Midfield map is ideal for the moderate tempo and on-pace lean at Carnarvon.
Fries With That maps perfectly as a genuine leader/on-pace runner in a race with mild on-pace lean and moderate tempo. Finished a close third to Odin Omen last start and has been consistently competitive.
Consistent track placer who can settle handy, yet the wide draw, cold jockey and modest win strike rate cap upside. Included for place reliability in a volatile BM56+ rather than as the most likely winner.
Awesome Lily finished second to Odin Omen last start and previously won at this track and trip.
- 1st6Fries With ThatNatasha Faithfull$4.80
- 2nd4Odin OmenJefferson Tsang$4.20
- 3rd1Candlelight SherifJason Li$4.40
- 4th7Forbidden AppleTara Atherden$7.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Fries With That | 7 | Natasha Faithfull | R J Malpass | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Odin Omen | 5 | Jefferson Tsang | Cliff Howe | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Candlelight Sherif | 10 | Jason Li | R R Evans | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 7 | Forbidden Apple | 4 | Tara Atherden | A W Hughes | 52.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Space Ace | 2 | Ebony Johnson | R J Malpass | 51kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Run Teddy Run | 3 | Tiana Murray | Jacquelyn Scott | 52kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Danea Rock | 9 | Bailey Webster | Malcolm Mackenzie | 53kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Fellafromdownunder | 1 | Ms J Gray | Leigh Murray | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Lordgivemestrength | 6 | Madi Derrick | P J Daly | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Awesome Lily | 8 | Giaan O'Donnell | D E Black | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 5 | Shabalala | 11 | Kate Pateman | Frank Tyler Jnr | 57.5kg |
Ray Malpass Racing (Bm56+)
Kimberley Currency holds the strongest pure form case. Ideal barrier and on-pace pattern exploit the strong Carnarvon sprint bias for low-drawn handy runners. Fit, in-form and well-ridden.
She Is All Magic arrives in peak local form after a narrow 2nd and prior 3rd in identical Carnarvon BM56+ 1200m races. The light weight, inside-mid barrier and on-pace pattern give her every chance to control her race in a fast tempo. Clear second-best winning chance on recent evidence and map.
Ironclad Boy ran an honest 3rd behind She Is All Magic last start in this grade and distance. The drop to 54kg plus barrier 3 gives him a map and weight edge. Reliable local form and fitness make him the clearest third winning chance in a volatile BM56+.
Kunapipi maps to lead in a race where Carnarvon 1200m heavily favours leaders and on-pace runners.
- 1st5Solar SystemMs J Gray$3.50
- 1st7Ironclad BoyGiaan O'Donnell$11.00
- 3rd2Kimberley CurrencyJefferson Tsang$4.00
- 4th3Mars MissionKate Pateman$10.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Solar System | 2 | Ms J Gray | D R Pateman | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 1st | 7 | Ironclad Boy | 3 | Giaan O'Donnell | D E Black | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Kimberley Currency | 5 | Jefferson Tsang | Cliff Howe | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Mars Mission | 1 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Kunapipi | 8 | Madi Derrick | P J Daly | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Sunshine Tafe | 11 | Tara Atherden | P J Daly | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 10 | She Is All Magic | 4 | Bailey Webster | Jacquelyn Scott | 53.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Our Kiwi Princess | 12 | Ebony Johnson | Malcolm Mackenzie | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Lady Coco | 10 | Natasha Faithfull | R J Malpass | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Hot Nova | 9 | Jason Li | R R Evans | 52kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Mystery Minute | 7 | A Hearn | Zach Tyler | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Cheeky Charlotte | 6 | J See | Jacquelyn Scott | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
Peter Evans Memorial (Bm68+)
Hard Questions is the clear form horse after winning his last two at Carnarvon, including this exact BM68+ grade over 1600m. Most likely winner on pure form and map suitability for the moderate tempo.
Red Rebel finished a clear second to Hard Questions in the key form race last start over 1600m at this track and grade. On-pace runner with solid Carnarvon stats who maps to settle handy in a moderate tempo.
Pharoah Show drops sharply in class after Open runs at Broome and brings a recent 1780m win plus a strong second. Good surface form is solid.
Who's Your Mama finished third in the same BM68+ race that Hard Questions and Red Rebel contested last start and owns a superb 27-start Carnarvon record. Light weight and inside barrier give her every chance to improve again.
- 1st6Star TestymonyJason Li$8.00
- 2nd4LombadinaA Hearn$11.00
- 3rd3Red RebelKate Pateman$6.00
- 4th1Pharoah ShowTiana Murray$6.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Star Testymony | 5 | Jason Li | Leigh Murray | 53.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Lombadina | 7 | A Hearn | Zach Tyler | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Red Rebel | 6 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Pharoah Show | 8 | Tiana Murray | D R Pateman | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Hard Questions | 2 | Natasha Faithfull | A P Scally | 58.5kg | $1.95 |
| 6th | 5 | Tiff's Lad | 4 | Madi Derrick | Aaron Pateman | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Dream Illusion | 9 | Jefferson Tsang | A P Scally | 54.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Mr Hollywood | 10 | Ms J Gray | Aaron Pateman | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Who's Your Mama | 3 | Tara Atherden | R J Malpass | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 9 | So Schmick | 1 | Bailey Webster | Jacquelyn Scott | 54kg | $151.00 |
Everywhere Travel (Bm56+)
Perfect jockey combo and barrier 4 give map control in moderate tempo. BM56+ drop-in-grade feel and upward trend override any class concerns.
Soaring Solo thrives on-pace and maps as genuine leader from barrier 5. Last-start BM56+ win leading throughout plus prior 1400m second at the track show ideal suitability.
Western Impact is a true Carnarvon 1400m specialist with 20 starts for 3 wins and multiple places. The BM56+ win two back was authoritative; the subsequent flop is explainable by kickback. Midfield map and local knowledge keep him in the finish mix. Solid each-way/place claims in a volatile BM56+.
Magic Carats is progressive after a strong maiden win and Class 1 third at the track. Early speed rank and predicted on-pace settle give him a chance to overcome the wide draw. Ideal value play for the exotics or each-way.
- 1st7Tango RhythmMadi Derrick$5.50
- 2nd4Western ImpactNatasha Faithfull$9.00
- 3rd10Dashing DivaJefferson Tsang$101.00
- 4th6Blowin' SmokeEbony Johnson$12.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Tango Rhythm | 4 | Madi Derrick | P J Daly | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Western Impact | 6 | Natasha Faithfull | R J Malpass | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Dashing Diva | 2 | Jefferson Tsang | Cliff Howe | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Blowin' Smoke | 9 | Ebony Johnson | Malcolm Mackenzie | 51.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Magic Carats | 12 | A Hearn | R J Malpass | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Costa Star | 7 | Jason Li | R R Evans | 52kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Lacevinsky | 11 | Bailey Webster | Jacquelyn Scott | 62.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Jet Planes | 1 | J See | Ms M Forrester | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Warby Ranges | 13 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Big Shots | 10 | Tiana Murray | D R Pateman | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 11th | 11 | Deal Obtained | 3 | Ms J Gray | Aaron Pateman | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 12th | 13 | War Tactics | 8 | Giaan O'Donnell | D E Black | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 13th | 3 | Soaring Solo | 5 | Tara Atherden | Cliff Howe | 54.5kg | $6.00 |
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