★ Top pick2nd
6A Little Bit Dusty
New South Wales · Tuesday 8 September 2026
Muswellbrook tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Muswellbrook. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won3/743%
Any tip won7/7100%
Top pick placed5/771%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Godolphin Country Boosted Mdn Plate
13:25 local1000mMaiden$30,000
Winner5. Peregrina PearlSP $6.50
2nd pickWon
5Peregrina Pearl
The concern is tactical - as a predicted backmarker in a track/tempo combination that heavily rewards on-pace runners, she needs the race to fall her way.
999th pickScratched
8Debriefing
Value pick6th
4My Diamond Love
My Diamond Love offers the best barrier in the race (1) combined with an outstanding 27% strike rate jockey/trainer combination and a progressive trial profile building toward today's 1000m trip.
- 1st5Peregrina PearlR Hutchings$6.50
- 2nd6A Little Bit DustyMitchell Bell$1.26
- 3rd9Our Astute LassIzzy Neale$10.00
- 4th2Little BubblesGabrielle Johnston$21.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Peregrina Pearl | 7 | R Hutchings | Melissa Dennett | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | A Little Bit Dusty | 6 | Mitchell Bell | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 56.5kg | $1.26 |
| 3rd | 9 | Our Astute Lass | 5 | Izzy Neale | S I Singleton | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Little Bubbles | 3 | Gabrielle Johnston | W T Wilkes | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Hot Chestnut | 2 | C Reith | T E Ollerton | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 4 | My Diamond Love | 1 | Mitch Stapleford | S I Singleton | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Mind Bender | 4 | Donovan Dillon | Tim McIntosh | 57kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Boot Hill | 9 | M K Mason | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Debriefing | 2 | Ben Blay | 55kg |
Magic Millions Country Boosted (Bm58)
14:05 local1280mBenchmark 58$30,000
Winner1. VltavaSP $3.00
★ Top pick4th
2Ensign Parker
Ensign Parker's Muswellbrook 1280m record (2 wins, 1 placing from 5) is the standout formline in this field, and barrier 3 plays directly into a track bias that clearly rewards inside gates and on-pace runners. Top weight is the only real query, but the class relief should offset it.
2nd pickWon
1Vltava
The formline (2-1-2 across three runs before a wide, hampered defeat) is strong for this grade, and her predicted on-pace settle fits the track bias well. Selected behind Ensign Parker due to the first-up query and a jockey with a poor personal record at this track, but she remains a big player and warrants each-way cover.
3rd pick6th
4African Diamond
African Diamond boasts arguably the best raw course-and-distance form in the race, including a front-running win over this exact 1280m at Muswellbrook, plus a strong record fresh. The concern is today's projected backmarker settle, which conflicts with a track bias that heavily favours on-pace runners. Given the proven underlying quality and fitness, she rates as a top-three chance but with more risk attached to the tactics than the top two selections.
Value pick3rd
7Ring My Bell
The wide barrier is a genuine query at a track that clearly rewards inside gates, and her tendency to fade after showing early speed adds risk to a top-three case.
- 1st1VltavaGabrielle Johnston$3.00
- 2nd5Endless ApplauseReece Jones$11.00
- 3rd7Ring My BellWilliam Stanley$17.00
- 4th2Ensign ParkerA Bullock$3.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Vltava | 6 | Gabrielle Johnston | Joel Wilkes | 60kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Endless Applause | 8 | Reece Jones | Lou Mary | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Ring My Bell | 10 | William Stanley | M A Milton | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Ensign Parker | 3 | A Bullock | A D Smith | 61.5kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Snitzenegger | 1 | Anna Weatherlake | J A Sylvester | 52kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 4 | African Diamond | 5 | A Gibbons | W T Wilkes | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 6 | Smart Jazz | 2 | Jenny Duggan | J A Sylvester | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Gelsey | 9 | Ms M Weir | Tim McIntosh | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Elusive Babbz | 7 | Izzy Neale | T E Ollerton | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Harriet | 4 | Jack Baker | Lyle Chandler | 53kg | $81.00 |
Ladies Day 1 November Mdn Plate
14:40 local1500mMaiden$27,000
Winner4. The ProspectSP $2.70
★ Top pick2nd
10Linda's Princess
Linda's Princess has been racing right up to it, placing at this same 1500m Muswellbrook trip last-but-one start and finishing a close 4th at Newcastle since. The wide-ish barrier is the only real query on an otherwise well-rounded form case.
2nd pickWon
4The Prospect
The wider barrier is a mild concern given the track's inside bias, but the underlying form and connections are solid enough to hold a top-two spot.
999th pickScratched
2Red Deer
Red Deer draws the plum inside gate at a track where barriers 1-4 clearly dominate, and arrives having run a competitive 3rd at this same 1500m distance last start despite being checked at the start. A drop in class out of much stronger prizemoney company adds to the case.
Value pick9th
9Graffi
She ran competitively at Muswellbrook last-but-one start.
- 1st4The ProspectA B Collett$2.70
- 2nd10Linda's PrincessMs M Weir$3.50
- 3rd13Burning LoveAshley Morgan$3.60
- 4th12Supido SecretJacob Stiff$20.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | The Prospect | 7 | A B Collett | Nacim Dilmi | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 10 | Linda's Princess | 8 | Ms M Weir | Ms J Bowen | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 13 | Burning Love | 1 | Ashley Morgan | P Messara & L Gavranich | 55kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 12 | Supido Secret | 4 | Jacob Stiff | P Niceforo | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Royal And Ready | 9 | C Reith | R E Ollerton | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Redaluca Girl | 2 | Jasmine Urquhart-Warren | M A Milton | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Rock'n On Uptown | 5 | Clayton Gallagher | Carlos Antonio | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Van Duke | 3 | J Ford | W T Wilkes | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Graffi | 11 | A Farragher | A M Boyle | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Supercrisp | 6 | Donovan Dillon | T E Ollerton | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Raining Luck | 10 | Liberty Smyth | Damien Smith | 57kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Red Deer | 1 | Sara Ryan | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Warm Front | 13 | Nacim Dilmi | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Zaddicted | 10 | Ms K Gavenlock | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Audacity | 1 | Sam Harris | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Folkdance | 17 | P Messara & L Gavranich | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Fire Island | 12 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg |
Coolmore Denman Cup Day 5 October (Bm58)
15:20 local1750mBenchmark 58$27,000
Winner5. GemtikiSP $1.80
★ Top pickWon
5Gemtiki
2nd pick2nd
6Backhander
Backhander brings genuine speed and a well above-average strike rate from an ideal inside draw, and has been building form with a recent win. The unknown is her ability to run out 1750m having never started beyond 1400m, which tempers her from the top spot but still makes her a leading each-way threat.
3rd pick8th
1Damascus Gate
Damascus Gate is a certified course leader with a strong Muswellbrook record and solid recent placings, fitting the track's on-pace bias.
Value pickScratched
12Firealarm
Firealarm's overall win strike rate is poor, ruling him out as a serious win chance, but he has a genuine course-and-distance form line (narrowly beaten at this exact track/distance/grade) and fits the track's on-pace bias despite a wide draw.
- 1st5GemtikiA Bullock$1.80
- 2nd6BackhanderH Van Der Hoven$7.50
- 3rd2AstrogazerJ Ford$10.00
- 4th4Shoot'em UpC Reith$17.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Gemtiki | 4 | A Bullock | S Harvey | 58kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Backhander | 2 | H Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Astrogazer | 10 | J Ford | David Pfieffer | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Shoot'em Up | 6 | C Reith | Ben Lees | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Kahraba | 3 | Matt Kirk | Denim Wynen | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Compadre | 8 | Clayton Gallagher | Ben Lees | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Samoan Roman | 7 | R Hutchings | Patrick Cleave | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Damascus Gate | 9 | Jordie Thompson | Carlos Antonio | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Ever Was | 1 | J Pracey-Holmes | J A Steinmetz | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Ocean Shores | 5 | S Lisnyy | Albert O'Hearn | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Miss Graysea | 8 | Edward Cummings | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Firealarm | 10 | Liberty Smyth | Damien Smith | 53kg |
Muswellbrook Steel Supplies Tradies Day 27 November Hcp (C1)
15:55 local1000mClass 1$27,000
Winner2. AmajicstarSP $1.95
★ Top pickWon
2Amajicstar
2nd pick9th
3Mr Cornstar
The main query is barrier 12 in a field where inside draws are close to essential at Muswellbrook sprints, but his recent form and rider booking keep him firmly in the finish.
999th pickScratched
15Triple Yes
A good barrier and consistent placing record make her a strong each-way threat, tempered by an unproven second-up record and top weight.
Value pick3rd
8City Gold Speed
- 1st2AmajicstarLiberty Smyth$1.95
- 2nd7BonoysterJ Pracey-Holmes$9.50
- 3rd8City Gold SpeedDonovan Dillon$7.00
- 4th4WavetonReece Jones$12.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Amajicstar | 6 | Liberty Smyth | John Bannister | 56kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 7 | Bonoyster | 9 | J Pracey-Holmes | N F Boland | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | City Gold Speed | 1 | Donovan Dillon | J R Gask | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Waveton | 4 | Reece Jones | Sara Ryan | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Frostisen | 2 | J Ford | Ms K Waugh | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Killimicat | 3 | Jenny Duggan | P R Atkins | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Rosie I Am | 5 | Clayton Gallagher | Carlos Antonio | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Love You Anyway | 12 | Ms M Weir | B G Lawrence | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Mr Cornstar | 10 | A Bullock | Damien Smith | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 13 | Sigsaly | 7 | A Gibbons | W T Wilkes | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Starlight Nation | 11 | Ms W Costin | Ms A Turner | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Watch Capital | 8 | R Hutchings | J R Gask | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Puffin | 1 | M C Dobie | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Wild Pharaoh | 12 | Glen Milligan | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Triple Yes | 3 | Liam Ruddy | 59.5kg |
Big Dance Day On 3 November Mdn Hcp
16:35 local1280mMaiden$27,000
Winner1. Force MarchSP $1.85
★ Top pickWon
1Force March
2nd pick4th
4Magatama
3rd pick3rd
6Maysun
A lightly-raced filly from a powerful stable who was narrowly beaten with genuine tempo interference last start, now stepping up with blinkers applied for added sharpness. The step from Heavy to Good ground and limited race experience add some uncertainty, but the underlying form and stable strength make her a leading placegetting chance in a manageable field.
Value pick5th
8Bascilica Babe
- 1st1Force MarchMs M Weir$1.85
- 2nd2CredibilityWilliam Stanley$21.00
- 3rd6MaysunMitch Stapleford$8.50
- 4th4MagatamaA Gibbons$9.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Force March | 4 | Ms M Weir | Andrew Macdonald | 61kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 2 | Credibility | 9 | William Stanley | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Maysun | 5 | Mitch Stapleford | Peter Snowden | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Magatama | 1 | A Gibbons | Angela Davies | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Bascilica Babe | 12 | R Hutchings | Sara Ryan | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Chatoyer | 6 | H Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Lobbyist | 7 | Reece Jones | Ms A Turner | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Tendi | 8 | J Pracey-Holmes | J A Steinmetz | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Red Planet Bar | 10 | A B Collett | Richard & Will Freedman | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Bigbetterbest | 2 | Gabrielle Johnston | N F Boland | 55kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Billy Bowlegg | 11 | Izzy Neale | P Niceforo | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 13 | My Sweetheart | 3 | Liberty Smyth | Damien Smith | 53kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Love Goddess | 15 | Ms K Gavenlock | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Miners Mate | 11 | Lyle Chandler | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Machrihanish | 13 | Richard & Will Freedman | 55kg |
Arrowfield (Bm66)
17:10 local1000mBenchmark 66$27,000
Winner5. Third BaseSP $4.20
★ Top pick7th
4In Spades
2nd pickWon
5Third Base
Muswellbrook's track profile rewards on-pace runners heavily, which plays to her strengths, though barrier 11 and a likely speed duel with No Statement add genuine risk. Rates as a leading each-way threat given her tactical speed and current form arc.
3rd pick11th
10Kakoda
However her most recent run was well below her best with a notable stewards' comment, and barrier 10 works against her at a track where inside, on-pace runners dominate.
Value pick8th
11Triple Yes
Triple Yes has been racing honestly on-speed, running a narrow second last start while leading throughout in Class 1 company. Her tactical profile suits Muswellbrook's strong on-pace bias, and A Farragher arrives in career-best form aboard a productive stable combination.
- 1st5Third BaseMs W Costin$4.20
- 2nd2Iron HatGabrielle Johnston$14.00
- 3rd1No StatementMatt Kirk$9.50
- 4th9Movin' DenmanDonovan Dillon$41.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Third Base | 10 | Ms W Costin | S J Gleeson | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Iron Hat | 6 | Gabrielle Johnston | Ms J Bowen | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | No Statement | 3 | Matt Kirk | M F Van Gestel | 61kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Movin' Denman | 5 | Donovan Dillon | R E Ollerton | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Clifton Springs | 4 | Clayton Gallagher | Carlos Antonio | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Manage The Cycle | 12 | Ms M Weir | J R Gask | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 4 | In Spades | 1 | A Bullock | Justin Bowen | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Triple Yes | 7 | A Farragher | Liam Ruddy | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 9th | 3 | Struff | 2 | Jordie Thompson | Theresa Stair | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Cupid's Kiss | 11 | Liberty Smyth | J A Sylvester | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Kakoda | 9 | Izzy Neale | S I Singleton | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Sunday Bell | 8 | J Pracey-Holmes | N F Boland | 55kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Laizabout | 7 | J A Sylvester | 58kg |
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