★ Top pickWon
3Wild Monarch
He returns from a spell but has had a recent barrier trial and the in-form Aaron Bullock takes the ride. Taree's strong on-pace bias suits a runner who can sit midfield and finish hard.
New South Wales · Monday 31 August 2026
Taree tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Taree. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won3/838%
Any tip won4/850%
Top pick placed4/850%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
XXXX Country Boosted Mdn Hcp
12:50 local1000mMaiden$30,000
Winner3. Wild MonarchSP $1.95
2nd pick2nd
10Last Metaphor
Last Metaphor is the clear second pick. From barrier 3 she can take a handy position in a genuinely run race, and she is fitter than many of her rivals.
999th pickScratched
5Fabulous One
Fabulous One is the most interesting of the lesser-exposed runners. Her only official start was on synthetic, where she finished fifth, but she returned from a spell with a sharp 1000m trial win at Tamworth. The predicted map has her leading or pressing on, which is a significant advantage at Taree over 1000m.
Value pick3rd
4Expensive Icon
He has already placed over 1000m at Taree on Heavy8 and his on-pace style fits the track's strong leader bias. His last-start failure is a concern, but the removal of blinkers may help him settle and produce a better finish.
- 1st3Wild MonarchDaniel Smith$1.95
- 2nd10Last MetaphorMs K Adams$3.50
- 3rd4Expensive IconO A Dalton$9.50
- 4th8Mr AccurateR Spokes$31.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Wild Monarch | 7 | Daniel Smith | Ms J Graham | 58.5kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 10 | Last Metaphor | 3 | Ms K Adams | Darren Treacy | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Expensive Icon | 8 | O A Dalton | P J Kelly | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Mr Accurate | 2 | R Spokes | P Cheers | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Lovin' The View | 6 | Teighan Worsnop | I C Marks | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Markwell Emmy | 5 | Ms M Weir | Joseph Burges | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Kanmuru | 4 | Jett Newman | Shane Everson | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Madame Rebel | 1 | A Gibbons | Cassandra Stummer | 59kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Ploughman | 7 | R J Agnew | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Fabulous One | 9 | J R Gask | 58kg |
Taree Cup Friday October 16 (Bm58)
13:25 local1600mBenchmark 58$27,000
Winner8. Purple KittySP $11.00
★ Top pick4th
3Creative Righteous
He maps to settle midfield from barrier 5 and should appreciate the drying track. The 62.5kg is a concern, but his upward trajectory, strong jockey/trainer stats and proven soft-track success give him the edge in an open BM58.
2nd pick3rd
1Damascus Gate
Damascus Gate is the main pace player and Taree's 1600m stats reward leaders. His course/distance record of two wins from six starts is clearly the best in the field, and his soft-track form is reliable. The worry is his last-start fade and the cold jockey, but from barrier 8 he should cross to lead in a moderate tempo and prove hard to run down.
3rd pick8th
7Yorikiri
Bullock is a positive. However, his complete absence of soft-track wins (0-4-1 from 23) and backmarker pattern are significant knocks at a course that favours on-pace runners, so he rates behind the top two.
Value pick2nd
9Seething Chuck
He drops sharply from Open grade to BM58, carries just 55.5kg and draws the inside barrier. His 1600m record (8:2-3-0) and three soft-track wins give him strong suitability claims. Recent form is poor, but he was competitive in better company and this is a realistic class/pressure relief. Each-way value.
- 1st8Purple KittyJenny Duggan$11.00
- 2nd9Seething ChuckMadeline Owen$17.00
- 3rd1Damascus GateJordie Thompson$3.60
- 4th3Creative RighteousG Buckley$5.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Purple Kitty | 9 | Jenny Duggan | P Cheers | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Seething Chuck | 1 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Damascus Gate | 8 | Jordie Thompson | Carlos Antonio | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 3 | Creative Righteous | 5 | G Buckley | P Cheers | 62.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Shoot'em Up | 2 | C Reith | Ben Lees | 59kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Prince Is Game | 4 | Mollie Fitzgerald | M J Robinson | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Bellevue | 3 | Anna Roper | Nacim Dilmi | 63kg | $3.40 |
| 8th | 7 | Yorikiri | 6 | Ms M Weir | P M Perry | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Sun Topaze | 7 | Jett Newman | Shane Everson | 61.5kg | $61.00 |
TAB Venue Mode Plate (C1)
14:05 local1600mClass 1$27,000
Winner6. WoodrowSP $2.60
★ Top pick2nd
8Gemtiki
However, she is first-up at Taree, yet to win on Soft, and her pattern of settling back is a negative on a track that strongly favours on-pace runners over 1600m. Aaron Bullock's booking keeps her very much in the finish, but she rates second to the sharper map runner.
999th pickScratched
11Kowloon Magnate
Kowloon Magnate is the most complete form play: he finished third in this exact Taree Class 1 over 1600m on Soft 5 last month, has placed in five of eight starts and is 0-2-1 from three attempts on soft ground. Barrier 3 and a handy settling position suit Taree's on-pace bias, while Rory Hutchings is riding confidently.
999th pickScratched
4Smichov
Smichov showed he stays strongly when second at Wyong over 1600m on Soft 5, following a narrow Bathurst second. He is consistent, with five placings from seven starts, and blinkers go on for the first time. Barrier 2 should offset any desire to over-race. The main negatives are Louise Day's quiet recent book and no Taree experience, but the form and distance profile make him a solid place chance behind the top pick.
Value pickScratched
5The Comanche
The Comanche is the value play. He was runner-up in this same Taree race and distance on Soft 5 and has placed in four of his last six starts. Although he has only one career win, his on-pace style is tailor-made for Taree and he has a place strike rate on Soft.
- 1st6WoodrowDaniel Smith$2.60
- 2nd8GemtikiJean Van Overmeire$2.15
- 3rd12What A GentA Gibbons$10.00
- 4th7Cats QuartersTeighan Worsnop$21.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Woodrow | 9 | Daniel Smith | Cassandra Schmidt | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | Gemtiki | 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | S Harvey | 57kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 12 | What A Gent | 1 | A Gibbons | T J Bartley | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Cats Quarters | 4 | Teighan Worsnop | M J Robinson | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Hardash | 3 | Jenny Duggan | P Cheers | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Irish Accolade | 2 | O A Dalton | J A Sylvester | 54.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Cannystep | 6 | P Graham | Peter Graham | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Clever Illusion | 5 | R Spokes | P Cheers | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Counterpart | 8 | G Buckley | Jonathan Smith | 59kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Smichov | 2 | J M Austin | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | The Comanche | 10 | Zac Wadick | Glen Milligan | 59kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Kowloon Magnate | 2 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Rock'n On Uptown | 10 | Carlos Antonio | 55kg |
Sky International Mdn Plate
14:40 local1300mMaiden$27,000
Winner7. Alabama CharmSP $5.50
★ Top pickWon
7Alabama Charm
Alabama Charm is the most credentialed maiden in this field despite being winless. Second-up over 1300m should suit, and Aaron Bullock's riding form is a positive.
2nd pick2nd
13Hello G'day
The step to 1300m and second-up fitness should help, and barrier 6 gives her every chance from an ideal position.
3rd pick4th
5River Jordan
Barrier 1 should let Christian Reith keep him closer than his debut pattern suggests. The risks are the long layoff, first attempt at 1300m on Soft 6, and the Taree bias against deep closers. Still, his upside keeps him in the top three.
Value pickScratched
14May The Force
May The Force is the value runner who maps perfectly for Taree. She showed clear improvement to finish third at Scone over 1300m and should be even sharper second-up. Her on-pace style is exactly what this track favours, and 55kg is light. Each-way appeal is strong.
- 1st7Alabama CharmA Gibbons$5.50
- 2nd13Hello G'dayH Van Der Hoven$2.60
- 3rd10Su MisuraJean Van Overmeire$13.00
- 4th5River JordanC Reith$2.35
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Alabama Charm | 8 | A Gibbons | G D Hickman | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 13 | Hello G'day | 4 | H Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 10 | Su Misura | 3 | Jean Van Overmeire | B M Lazzarini | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 5 | River Jordan | 1 | C Reith | Nacim Dilmi | 59kg | $2.35 |
| 5th | 12 | Almas Jewel | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Repeat Offender | 5 | Zac Wadick | Glen Milligan | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Sylvan | 6 | R Hutchings | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Einstein's Theory | 9 | R Spokes | G Prosser | 59kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Don't Tell Harry | 2 | Deon Le Roux | Joseph Burges | 57kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Kitsilano | 16 | M J Robinson | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Riga | 12 | Nacim Dilmi | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | What A Gent | 2 | T J Bartley | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Nautical Twilight | 3 | M S Minervini | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | May The Force | 9 | Lyle Chandler | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Mr Accurate | 1 | P Cheers | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Clever Illusion | 15 | P Cheers | 59kg |
Glass 24/7 (Bm66)
15:15 local2000mBenchmark 66$27,000
Winner6. Exorbitant MissSP $2.25
★ Top pickWon
6Exorbitant Miss
Exorbitant Miss is the strongest winning chance on form. Her soft-track record (2-1-1 from 6) and rising fitness pattern outweigh the rise to BM66. The main query is settling further back from barrier 10, but her strong finish proved she can overcome it.
2nd pick9th
3Just Shane
Just Shane is a genuine on-pace threat who maps ideally from barrier 3. Both career attempts at 2000m have resulted in seconds, and his recent BM64/BM66 form includes a close second at Kembla Grange over 2000m on soft ground. Aaron Bullock's strong recent strike rate adds confidence. The knock is his win-shy profile and lack of a Taree start, so he rates second rather than top pick.
999th pickScratched
5The Cristal
Value pick2nd
11Mr Villa
He ran third behind Exorbitant Miss over this track and distance last month, meets her 1.5kg better, and has a strong local record with 11 starts, 2 wins and 5 placings at Taree. Barrier 4 and a prominent map suit the course's on-pace staying bias. He may not win, but his each-way claims are underrated.
- 1st6Exorbitant MissR Hutchings$2.25
- 2nd11Mr VillaAnna Roper$9.00
- 3rd9CaledonianMadeline Owen$19.00
- 4th8FarraigeJenny Duggan$14.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Exorbitant Miss | 9 | R Hutchings | J R Gask | 56.5kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 11 | Mr Villa | 4 | Anna Roper | Gaye Ball | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Caledonian | 6 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Farraige | 8 | Jenny Duggan | D Wagstaff | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Bella Kathleen | 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Cassandra Schmidt | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Rita's Pearl | 10 | G Spokes | D Wagstaff | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Cenotes | 7 | Zac Wadick | Colt Prosser | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Gandolfini | 2 | Daniel Smith | Cassandra Schmidt | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Just Shane | 3 | Jean Van Overmeire | T & P Vigouroux | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Coto De Caza | 1 | Deon Le Roux | T S Howlett | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 5 | The Cristal | 9 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg |
Events @ MVRC Country Boosted (Bm58)
15:50 local1250mBenchmark 58$30,000
Winner1. ChestimeSP $2.50
★ Top pick7th
5Josephine
Josephine is the most compelling win chance. She is a genuine soft-track performer with two wins from six starts on rain-affected ground and comes off a strong third at Gunnedah in BM58 company, beaten under a length. Van Overmeire is riding well and her tactical flexibility should offset an unfamiliar Taree surface.
2nd pickWon
1Chestime
Chestime rates highly on overall profile with a Taree 1250m win, strong soft-track place statistics and a recent trial victory. Her last preparation produced two wins and she generally races consistently. The negatives are significant: she resumes from a spell with an 0-from-4 first-up record and draws the outside gate, while Le Roux has been quiet recently. Still, if she reproduces her last-preparation form she is the main danger to the top pick.
999th pickScratched
3Fun Sponge
Aaron Bullock is a positive booking and his on-pace style suits the strong Taree bias. Two recent trials suggest he is ready to fire fresh. The knock is a poor wet-track record with no wins from seven soft starts, plus a wide gate.
Value pick9th
9Thedaythemusicdied
Thedaythemusicdied drops from BM66 to BM58, which is a significant class relief, and Madeline Owen has ridden her to two wins. The risk is a poor second-up statistic and an awkward outside draw.
- 1st1ChestimeDeon Le Roux$2.50
- 2nd6Russian EscapeMollie Fitzgerald$9.50
- 3rd12WhiskersTeighan Worsnop$10.00
- 4th7Smart JazzJenny Duggan$9.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Chestime | 11 | Deon Le Roux | Lou Mary | 59.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Russian Escape | 7 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Colt Prosser | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 12 | Whiskers | 4 | Teighan Worsnop | P J Kelly | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Smart Jazz | 3 | Jenny Duggan | J A Sylvester | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Ghayoor | 5 | Ms K Adams | Darren Treacy | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Commander Meroo | 2 | Ms M Weir | J R Gask | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Josephine | 6 | Jean Van Overmeire | T S Howlett | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 14 | Motorboat | 9 | Anna Roper | M J Robinson | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Thedaythemusicdied | 10 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Mars Landing | 8 | G Buckley | Terry Evans | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Deebee's Girl | 1 | Daniel Smith | Cassandra Schmidt | 59kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Cardsharp | 1 | N Mayfield-Smith | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Fun Sponge | 11 | R J Agnew | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | High And Marty | 14 | P J Kelly | 55.5kg |
Taree Cup Tickets On Sale September 1 Hcp (C3)
16:25 local1400mClass 3$27,000
Winner2. Great IdeaSP $5.50
★ Top pick4th
3Purple Rose
Purple Rose maps to lead or sit handily in a moderate tempo, which suits the strong on-pace bias at Taree. She comes off a BM66 win and her heavy-track placing record reads well for a Soft 6.
2nd pick6th
1Pick Up The Tab
He maps to sit closer than many under a moderate pace and has winning form on rain-affected ground.
999th pickScratched
8Satin And Cash
Satin And Cash has the most recent 1400m-winning form in the race and her last-start fourth in CL2 company was sound. The knock is the surface: all wins have come on Good and she has not placed on Soft. She also maps to get back, which Taree punishes. Her low weight and consistency still make her the second-most likely winner.
Value pick8th
6Kid Billy
Kid Billy is a proven Taree 1400 performer with three wins at the trip and a Soft 5 win here. He was disappointing last start at Coffs, but his prior BM58 win showed he can produce a strong finish. The concern is the map: barrier 10 and a backmarker role go against Taree's strong on-pace bias.
- 1st2Great IdeaC Reith$5.50
- 2nd9Explosive TycoonG Buckley$16.00
- 3rd5Broadway FolliesMollie Fitzgerald$7.00
- 4th3Purple RoseOlivia Chambers$4.20
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Great Idea | 6 | C Reith | Nacim Dilmi | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Explosive Tycoon | 1 | G Buckley | A P Ball | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Broadway Follies | 2 | Mollie Fitzgerald | Ms K Buchanan | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Purple Rose | 3 | Olivia Chambers | Ms K Buchanan | 58.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 4 | Rotho Bro | 10 | Ms L Day | J M Austin | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Pick Up The Tab | 7 | O A Dalton | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Star Prediction | 5 | R Hutchings | A P Ball | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Kid Billy | 9 | G Spokes | Ms L Thomson | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Regatta | 4 | Donovan Dillon | J R Gask | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Phoenix Power | 8 | Ms K Adams | Darren Treacy | 56kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 8 | Satin And Cash | 1 | Jean Van Overmeire | Samantha McGuren | 55kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Prince Is Game | 1 | M J Robinson | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Purple Kitty | 5 | P Cheers | 55kg |
Buy Your Kosciuszko Tickets (Bm58)
17:05 local1000mBenchmark 58$27,000
Winner7. Take The JackpotSP $12.00
★ Top pick10th
4Difensivo
Difensivo profiles as the most complete winning chance. He steps down from BM64 company, has genuine wet-track credentials, and owns an excellent 1000m record including a placing at this track and distance in January.
2nd pick2nd
8Yes Yes Boss
She has three wins from nine starts over 1000m, runs for an in-form Aaron Bullock, and maps ideally from barrier 6 in a Taree sprint where on-pace runners are advantaged. The key risks are genuine: she is first-up after a long break and has not won on rain-affected ground. This makes her a solid place chance more than a confident win play.
3rd pick11th
9Cupid's Kiss
Cupid's Kiss is a genuine Taree 1000m specialist with a strong wet-track profile and an excellent record at this track and distance. Her pattern as a backmarker carries risk on a track that favours on-pace runners, but the very fast tempo should help her finish strongly.
Value pick3rd
11Broken Wings
Broken Wings is the value play. Her narrow second on Heavy10 last start shows she handles wet ground, while a previous Taree 1000m placing adds local suitability.
- 1st7Take The JackpotMs M Weir$12.00
- 2nd8Yes Yes BossAnna Roper$5.50
- 3rd11Broken WingsC Reith$13.00
- 4th10City Gold SpeedDonovan Dillon$5.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Take The Jackpot | 12 | Ms M Weir | B G Lawrence | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Yes Yes Boss | 5 | Anna Roper | Marc Chevalier | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Broken Wings | 7 | C Reith | Ben Lees | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 10 | City Gold Speed | 6 | Donovan Dillon | J R Gask | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Apache Jack | 4 | S Lisnyy | Ben Lees | 61.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Ken'ker | 8 | Jenny Duggan | D Wagstaff | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Lensman | 11 | Deon Le Roux | P J Kelly | 61kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Clifton Springs | 10 | Jordie Thompson | Carlos Antonio | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Brazen Brando | 9 | Jean Van Overmeire | B M Lazzarini | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Difensivo | 13 | R Hutchings | Nacim Dilmi | 62.5kg | $3.70 |
| 11th | 9 | Cupid's Kiss | 2 | G Spokes | J A Sylvester | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Stormfield | 1 | O A Dalton | Ms A Willick-McDonald | 61kg | $13.00 |
| 13th | 13 | Wine Time | 3 | Madeline Owen | Nicole Hudson | 57kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Bethsheba | 9 | Olivia Chambers | Nikki Hodgson | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | La Pelago | 14 | D Lane | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Exceed Me | 11 | J A Sprague | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Son Of Eureka | 1 | D Wagstaff | 57kg |
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