Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Tuesday 1 September 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Scone. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The Cristal stands out on pure form for this Class 1 over 2200m Soft. Soft-track record is excellent and recent Newcastle placings at 1850-1880m show she is fit and competitive. On-pace draw and map are perfect for the predicted slow tempo at Scone. Connections are reliable and she maps to control or sit handy.
Royal Princess brings the best recent staying form in the race with successive competitive runs at 1900-2150m, including a game lead-and-place last start. Maps to lead in a slow-tempo 2200m which suits her pattern and the 55kg is a plus. Maiden status and class rise are concerns but the pattern of improvement and map advantage make her the clearest danger.
Joika has the strongest connections and a prior Soft win at Scone plus barrier 1. The Messara-Bullock axis is a major positive and she showed ability when winning her maiden here. However the latest 10th and backmarker pattern in a slow-tempo race temper enthusiasm. Still a legitimate top-three chance on class and track form but needs to bounce back sharply. Place lean preferred.
Quirky Princess offers clear value. She has already placed in Class 1 grade over 2105m on Soft and ran another solid 3rd at 1900m last start. The 55kg and midfield settle give her a chance to improve into the race if the tempo remains slow. Each-way value in a volatile Class 1.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Joika | 1 | A Bullock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 9 | Royal Princess | 9 | Izzy Neale | S I Singleton | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | The Cristal | 2 | Mitchell Bell | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 8 | Quirky Princess | 5 | C Reith | S I Singleton | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Winnie's Feelin' | 10 | Ms M Weir | Patrick Cleave | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Memphis Blue | 8 | Donovan Dillon | P N Mills | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | So You Ready | 7 | Olivia Chambers | Ms K Buchanan | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Tsarevich | 4 | Molly Bourke | J G Sargent | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Going By Train | 6 | Anna Roper | Denim Wynen | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Zousilence | 3 | Jean Van Overmeire | T S Howlett | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
Thirty Degrees maps perfectly as a leader/on-pace runner from barrier 2 in a moderate tempo maiden. Soft placing and Scone experience suit drying Soft 5. In high-volatility maidens, reliable recent margins and map control outweigh lightly-raced rivals. Strongest pure winning chance on form and setup.
Filly upside and soft suitability are clear. However barrier 12 and likely midfield settle against Scone's on-pace/inside bias reduce winning reliability versus better-mapped runners.
Maps to settle handy in moderate tempo, ideal for the track lean. Soft is a query but overall setup and form make her a clear top-three chance in this maiden.
Soft record is solid and barrier 1 helps. Ideal value each-way in a volatile maiden where recent wet formers can surprise.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Summer Force | 11 | Jean Van Overmeire | Lou Mary | 55.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Tigrios | 5 | Ms M Weir | S I Singleton | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Tasman Deel | 9 | A Bullock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Thirty Degrees | 1 | Donovan Dillon | Cassandra Stummer | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 10 | May The Force | 2 | Reece Jones | Lyle Chandler | 55kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 5 | Malay Peninsula | 7 | Izzy Neale | S I Singleton | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 11 | Morpeth | 4 | Liberty Smyth | J A Sylvester | 53kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Lope De Luna | 3 | Ashley Morgan | R P Northam | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Foolish Notion | 8 | Billy Cray | Nikki Pollock | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Music Maestro | 10 | Deon Le Roux | Troy O'Neile | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Griko | 6 | Molly Bourke | S J Gleeson | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Irish Accolade | 1 | J A Sylvester | 55kg |
Clear form and map leader. Progressive Snitzel gelding from powerful stable maps perfectly to dictate moderate tempo from barrier 7 with Bullock. Blinkers debut adds upside. Soft 5 drying suits fitness peak.
Impressive last-start maiden winner who stormed home from near last on Soft 6. Second-up profile strong after first-up success. Class rise and backmarker role are risks on Scone's on-pace lean, but raw ability and soft suitability make her the main danger.
In career-best form with win-2nd-2nd sequence. Narrowly beaten last on Soft after being held up, prior Scone 2nd solid. Soft record strong and winkers added. Midfield settle gives chance if tempo genuine. Reliable each-way type in volatile Class 1.
Proven at the track and distance on Soft with maiden win here. Solid recent Class 1 placing from well back shows ability. Clear overlay for each-way value in open Class 1.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Street Force | 2 | Ms M Weir | S I Singleton | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 2 | Heathcliff | 7 | A Bullock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 58kg | $2.10 |
| 3rd | 7 | Time To Commit | 8 | Donovan Dillon | Tim McIntosh | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Krystina Kerima | 3 | J Penza | L K Roberts | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Supreme Statement | 5 | Reece Jones | Cheryl Roberts | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Famahan | 9 | Clayton Gallagher | Holly Williams | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Sculptor | 4 | Gabrielle Johnston | T S Howlett | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Sashabella | 1 | Molly Bourke | Troy O'Neile | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Sunday Punch | 6 | A Gibbons | Cheryl Roberts | 55.5kg | $71.00 |
Map is a mild concern but class edge and preparation override in this volatile grade. Clear form-phase leader despite no race starts.
Gate 1 removes map risk and second-up progression is likely.
Most reliable public form in the race with multiple Soft placings and a recent second over this course and distance. Maps to settle handy which is ideal. Hard to win maiden after nine runs but place claims are strong and he is the form horse if the debutant falters.
Lucand Magic is the strongest alternative debutant. Consecutive Randwick trial victories, including on Soft 5, plus the Waterhouse/Bott debut template give high confidence he is ready. Barrier 5 maps ideally under the +7m rail and on-pace Scone lean.
Maps to control from a perfect draw on a track that rewards on-pace runners.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Punxsutawney Phil | 6 | Jean Van Overmeire | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 56.5kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Yeah Buddy | 8 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 10 | Swift Banter | 3 | Molly Bourke | G Portelli | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Warshade | 5 | A Adkins | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Napoleon Star | 7 | William Stanley | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Mr Hugo | 1 | Ms M Weir | S I Singleton | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Devil Dancer | 2 | Mitchell Bell | J M Austin | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Solanke | 4 | A Gibbons | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Robards | 9 | M K Mason | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Lucand Magic | 5 | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Raguel | 5 | T S Howlett | 56.5kg |
Progressive profile and high place strike outweigh the class rise and wider gate. On a drying Soft 5 with moderate tempo he can finish strongly.
King Jerry offers reliable form at the right level with a perfect barrier for the Scone 1600m Soft profile. Last metro effort was compromised by the draw.
Fan Harder maps perfectly as a likely leader from barrier 1 on a track that rewards on-pace runners at the mile. Soft form is sound and he has won at BM66. Still a clear top-three chance if he dictates terms.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | King Jerry | 2 | Matt Kirk | Joel Wilkes | 58kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Super Sugoi | 5 | Ms L Day | Matthew Smith | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Magic Merlin | 7 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 59kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 8 | To Be Frank | 6 | Ashley Morgan | Ms S Grills | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Fan Harder | 1 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Big Short | 3 | Zac Wadick | D J Hatch | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Rebel's Edge | 4 | Gabrielle Johnston | Cassandra Stummer | 59kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Bellevue | 3 | Nacim Dilmi | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Zahdi | 7 | Ms G Williams | 56.5kg |
Clear form standout via Open placing and class drop into Maiden. Ideal draw and first-up stats plus fitness from Rosehill trials give her the strongest winning chance.
Trial win signals readiness first-up for strong local stable. Class drop and Soft exposure plus midfield map suit the very fast tempo better than pure leaders.
Elite stable and perfect draw elevate this debutant. Latest Randwick trial was high-quality and Soft exposure helps. Map and bias suit; place claims strong in volatile Maiden even if win chance trails the race-experienced pair.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Alphabet | 6 | Anna Roper | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Party Rebel | 8 | A Bullock | P Messara & L Gavranich | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 17 | Street Lyric | 3 | Ashley Morgan | Nathan Doyle | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 16 | Dorset Lass | 7 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 15 | Cosmic Jinks | 5 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Speed Encore | 1 | A Adkins | Michael Freedman | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Liliya | 2 | Jean Van Overmeire | K A Lees | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 18 | Suvathi | 4 | Braith Nock | T J Wicks | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Sheza's Show | 9 | Ms M Weir | John W Ramsey | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Hot Amour | 13 | R P Northam | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | My Diamond Love | 5 | S I Singleton | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Regnier | 9 | M N Howard | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Akatoa | 6 | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Hard Not Too Like | 3 | K A Lees | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Piolla | 11 | K A Lees | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Rebel Tigress | 5 | Richard & Will Freedman | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Shanti | 1 | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Pointy End | 7 | K A Lees | 55.5kg |
Herman Said maps perfectly from barrier 2 to settle on-pace in a moderate tempo that historically favours handy runners at Scone on soft. Soft-track record is excellent and connections are strong with Bullock’s local strike rate. Recent form is solid enough at this level and he holds a clear edge over higher-weighted rivals on the drying Soft 5.
Second-up statistics are strong, soft form is proven and the 54kg impost is a major advantage.
However the 62kg topweight, prior bleed and poor 1200m record temper enthusiasm. He must be respected for the map alone on a drying Soft 5 but is vulnerable to better-weighted, fitter rivals and is therefore ranked third on pure winning chance.
All Too Sneaky won over this exact track and distance on Soft 5 only a fortnight ago carrying more weight. The 53kg claim and barrier 6 give her a genuine on-pace chance in a race that favours handy runners.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Herman Said | 1 | A Bullock | K A Lees | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 4 | Beaumista | 10 | C Reith | Simon Casey | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Rockin' Millie | 9 | Jack Baker | Adam Duggan | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Yacht Girl | 7 | Izzy Neale | S I Singleton | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Via Flaminia | 2 | William Stanley | K A Lees | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Myalaby | 6 | Deon Le Roux | Tim McIntosh | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Sipping Shamus | 3 | Reece Jones | R P Northam | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Smart Buy | 5 | Ashley Morgan | R P Northam | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 12 | All Too Sneaky | 4 | Liberty Smyth | D Lane | 53kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Nor Nor West | 8 | R Hutchings | Lou Mary | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 1 | King Potter | 1 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Kakoda | 12 | S I Singleton | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Cassie's Lad | 4 | Jay Hopkins | 55kg |
Best pure form profile for Soft 1000m BM58 at Scone. Recent competitive runs in higher grade on Soft at this track, clear class drop, and proven wet-track ability outweigh the wide gate. Midweek country BM58 favours reliable recent form and Soft specialists; he maps to settle handy-mid and finish.
Strong Soft and Scone form with a sharp recent 2nd from a wide gate. Blinkers debut and on-pace intent give her every chance to overcome the draw in a fast-tempo sprint. Reliable BM58 type who maps better than pure backmarkers and holds place claims at worst.
Maps perfectly from barrier 2 with early speed and light weight. Progressive last three starts including a Soft run last week; ideal for high-volatility BM58 where gate and fitness matter more than deep class. Strong each-way threat if tempo collapses leaders.
Ideal value overlay in a volatile BM58.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Haney | 1 | Jordie Thompson | Ms S Grills | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Panta Rhei | 11 | Braith Nock | J P Drake | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Cosmolicious | 6 | A Gibbons | Cheryl Roberts | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Nevermista | 9 | O A Dalton | Simon Casey | 60kg | $3.00 |
| 5th | 12 | La Pelago | 5 | Liberty Smyth | D Lane | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Sir Freddie | 2 | Reece Jones | J A Sylvester | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Ring My Bell | 4 | William Stanley | M A Milton | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Cassiere | 8 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 61kg | $3.90 |
| 9th | 10 | Craig's One | 10 | Deon Le Roux | Tim McIntosh | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Simply Better | 7 | Ms M Weir | W T Wilkes | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Desirous | 3 | Zac Wadick | R Lomax | 59.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Amajicstar | 12 | John Bannister | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Watch Capital | 12 | J R Gask | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Bethsheba | 12 | Nikki Hodgson | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | City Gold Speed | 1 | J R Gask | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Posh Annie | 4 | M N Howard | 55kg |
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