Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Tuesday 15 September 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Moruya. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Clear form edge in this maiden. Soft places and 1400m seconds/fourths show finishing ability. Second-up after solid first-up 5th, with elite jockey-trainer stats. Barrier 5 and midfield map suit moderate tempo on Soft 5.
Map king from barrier 1 with early speed to control moderate tempo. Prior Heavy placing here is key Soft 5 positive. Gear change and on-pace bias at Moruya maidens elevate.
Barrier 3 helps but map projects rearward, risky on Soft with front-half bias. Still the best of the rest on recent trajectory and fitness for a maiden place chance.
Overlooked local who beat most of these last start for 3rd. Map is mid-back but finishing patterns and weight create clear overlay in a volatile maiden.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Zippy Lion | 3 | Jeff Penza | Joseph Ible | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Reveillon | 6 | Poppie Gorton | Michael Gatty | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Better Bloom | 4 | Shaun Guymer | Joe Cleary | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 1 | Colorado Sun | 5 | Nick Heywood | K Dryden and L Snowden | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Waves Of Wisdom | 1 | Amy McLucas | Matthew Dale | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Mr Reiby | 8 | Jess Taylor | Theresa Bateup | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Frosted Amour | 7 | Pierre Boudvillain | Theresa Bateup | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Nothing Special | 2 | Claire Ramsbotham | Rob Potter | 59kg | $31.00 |
Hampe is the clearest winning chance in a volatile maiden. Barrier 1 and on-pace map give him control on a Soft 5 Moruya sprint where leaders dominate. Winkers go on for the first time and the Cahill-Clarke combo is strong.
Hampton Style brings the strongest recent form on the right surface. Second-up and Soft proven, she is the main danger if Hampe does not dictate. Ideal each-way in a maiden.
Millie's Memory is the proven Soft and Moruya performer. Light weight and on-pace intent help, though barrier 10 is a query. She rates a strong place chance and each-way threat if the leaders overdo it.
Magic Bus is the value debutant. Dale and Heywood combine at 17% and the stable rarely sends unready horses.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Navajo Code | 5 | Pierre Boudvillain | Barbara Joseph, Paul and Matt Jones | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Millie's Memory | 10 | Jade McKenzie | Jamie Stewart | 53.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | The Ultimate Star | 7 | Sairyn Fawke | Todd Smart | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 9 | This Ain't Texas | 6 | Louise Day | Matthew Dale | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Iconic Prestige | 8 | Quayde Krogh | Aaron Clarke | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Loujen Francaise | 4 | Deep Shanker | John L Morrison | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Hampton Style | 2 | Jess Taylor | Joe Cleary | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 1 | Hampe | 1 | Glenn Cahill | Aaron Clarke | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 9th | 10 | Thubergal | 3 | Adrian Layt | Tash Burleigh | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Magic Bus | 9 | Matthew Dale | 57.5kg |
Last two runs (narrow 2nd then 3rd) show upward trajectory and finishing strength ideal for 1020m. Barrier 1 mitigates map concerns; early speed rank supports getting into the race. Soft 5 suits perfectly.
Reliable soft-track performer who keeps hitting the frame and arrives fit after a winning trial. Map is workable in moderate tempo.
Maps perfectly to sit on-speed in a race that historically rewards forward runners at Moruya sprints. Gear changes and 55kg help. Soft form intact.
Last-start leader at this exact track and trip on Soft, finishing a respectable fourth. Maps to take up the running again in moderate tempo where on-pacers dominate Moruya sprints. Second-up and under lights weight.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Yamashita | 1 | Pierre Boudvillain | Mitchell Beer and George Carpenter | 55.5kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 2 | Brutal Advance | 7 | Chad Lever | Kerry Parker | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 4 | Cheeky Sort | 10 | Shaun Guymer | Joseph Ible | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Season Four | 9 | Louise Day | Matthew Dale | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Empty Pockets | 11 | Amy McLucas | Shaun Coady | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Gianluca | 3 | Nick Heywood | Kerry Parker | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Koo Koo Achoo | 4 | Grant Buckley | Joseph Ible | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 5 | El Poppi | 5 | Jess Taylor | Theresa Bateup | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Awesome Offa | 2 | Jeff Penza | Tara and Philippe Vigouroux | 59kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Highwire Artist | 6 | Norm Gardner | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Monte Shell | 8 | Robert and Luke Price | 55kg |
The wide draw is the main concern but the small field reduces its impact.
However the get-back running style is a poor fit for Moruya where on-pace runners dominate, and his best form has been on firm ground.
The Adige is the leading on-pace contender given Moruya's strong front-half bias. His Queanbeyan win came from a stalking position over almost identical distance, he has a first-up win on his record, and barrier 3 lets Krogh park in the first pair. The 121-day gap without a visible trial is the main query, and this is his first Class 1 assignment. A solid each-way play given the map.
His best runs have come when leading or sitting in the first three on rain-affected tracks, and the Canberra flop can be forgiven given stewards noted he was held up and not fully tested. From barrier 5 with 55.5kg he should be in the front three, exactly where Moruya winners come from.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Restless Spirit | 1 | Dale Cole | K Dryden and L Snowden | 53kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Dubai Adventure | 8 | Grant Buckley | Mitchell Beer and George Carpenter | 61kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Nikita Zou | 9 | Pierre Boudvillain | Luke Pepper | 55.5kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 10 | Revoke | 2 | Poppie Gorton | Michael Gatty | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Dunwithya | 4 | Shaun Guymer | Natalie Jarvis | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Excuseme Mrofficer | 7 | Jon Grisedale | Ross McConville | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 2 | The Adige | 3 | Quayde Krogh | Joe Cleary | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Seguro | 5 | Garry Kirkup | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Perchance | 10 | Mitchell Beer and George Carpenter | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Eye For Style | 6 | Norm Gardner | 55kg |
Abstruse stands out on pure form for this Soft BM58. Class drop and Moruya affinity (9 starts, multiple placings) outweigh the high weight and projected mid-back settle. Midweek country BM58 volatility caps confidence, but she is the clearest winning chance on evidence.
Melodia Perfecta maps perfectly as a likely leader in a moderate tempo Soft sprint where on-pace dominates at Moruya. Last-start second over this exact track and trip on Soft 5 shows suitability and fitness. Class rise is a query but the map edge, light weight and recent improvement make her a strong winning threat and ideal each-way in a volatile BM58.
Curly Bend brings the best recent track form with a narrow second at Moruya on Heavy and handles Soft. Although the speed map sends her back where winners are scarce, she has previously closed effectively and the jockey knows the circuit.
Wild Sensation offers clear overlay. Maps to lead or sit outside the leader from barrier 3—the ideal pattern for Moruya Soft sprints. Soft record is strong and blinkers come off.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Abstruse | 5 | Brodie Loy | Natalie Jarvis | 62kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Curly Bend | 8 | Pierre Boudvillain | Anthony Warren | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 9 | Melodia Perfecta | 9 | Amy McLucas | Aaron Clarke | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Nights Inferno | 4 | Dale Cole | Theresa Bateup | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Our Cielo | 12 | Chad Lever | Paul Murray | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Vereeva | 2 | Deon Le Roux | Brian Adams | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Drama Dodger | 7 | Teaghan Martin | Garry Kirkup | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Flash Piper | 11 | Adrian Layt | John L Morrison | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Wild Sensation | 3 | Quayde Krogh | Matthew J Stephens | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 11 | I Iz Brilliant | 10 | Deep Shanker | Jack Van Duren | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Arctic Desert | 1 | Glenn Cahill | John Rolfe | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Vainstream | 6 | Todd Smart | 55.5kg |
The Arrow maps perfectly from barrier 1 and brings the strongest recent consistency with four top-three finishes, including a Moruya 1660m second on Soft and a close third in higher grade. Soft-track and local form align, and the class drop into BM58 strengthens her case as the most reliable winner despite modest overall strike rate. Fast tempo is a mild concern for pure leaders but she can stalk.
Peruno is the ultimate Moruya specialist and arrives off a decisive last-start win at the track in BM58 company. Distance and soft form are excellent, and he can settle handy enough to exploit any tempo collapse.
Hardazhell comes off a Moruya Heavy win and a solid third last start, showing he is fit and effective at this level on rain-affected ground. The backmarker style is suited by the projected fast tempo, and track/distance credentials are solid.
Soft and distance form are proven, and a fast tempo at Moruya plays perfectly to her late strength.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Nagadec | 6 | Dale Cole | Mark Gee | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Hardazhell | 13 | Pierre Boudvillain | Jenny Hoy | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Magic Mountain | 10 | Jeff Penza | Michael Sparrow | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Go Gazza | 11 | Quayde Krogh | Cindy Pearson | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Peruno | 12 | Poppie Gorton | Michael Gatty | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Karuta King | 2 | Adrian Layt | Lynda Bundy | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Brazen Crime | 15 | Nick Heywood | K Dryden and L Snowden | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Never Lose Faith | 4 | Jade McKenzie | Lynda Bundy | 53kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Flying Chevrolet | 3 | Amy McLucas | Mary Bray | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 3 | The Arrow | 1 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | Lynne Morrison | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Flashy Icon | 9 | Glenn Cahill | Rob Potter | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Sacred Mistress | 5 | Brodie Loy | Luke Pepper | 61.5kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Dream Inherit | 14 | Becky Byrne | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Mystic Diva | 8 | Garry Kirkup | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Cool As Popeye | 7 | Nick Olive | 55kg |
Cougars is the clear form horse dropping sharply from Open Handicap and Federal level into BM74. Soft record strong (4 wins) and distance perfect. Speed map has him contesting lead/on-pace from ideal gate 5, perfect for Moruya 1210m soft bias favouring forward runners. Moderate tempo suits.
Magnardo is a prolific winner with 11 victories and an outstanding soft-track record of 7 wins. Maps perfectly on-pace from barrier 3, ideal for the Moruya sprint bias. Although rising significantly in grade from low BM wins and coming off a Heavy 5th, her winning pattern, wet ability and tactical speed give her genuine claims in a race where on-pacers dominate.
Louise Day retains with excellent 30% strike on the mare. Although recent runs were plain (held up last) and 61kg is a burden, the drop back to familiar Moruya soft conditions and proven wet ability make her a major winning threat. Map is not ideal but class and suitability override.
Maps to settle midfield and finish over the top of pressured leaders.
Rubi Air offers clear value dropping out of Open grade into BM74. Soft-track record is solid with 5 wins and she has multiple recent placings at the trip on rain-affected ground, including a narrow 2nd. Barrier 1 is a major plus at Moruya where inside draws dominate sprints. Overlay for the conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Dumebi | 13 | Deon Le Roux | Mitchell Beer and George Carpenter | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Lady Yarrow | 9 | Jess Taylor | Theresa Bateup | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Rubi Air | 1 | Shaun Guymer | Anthony Warren | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Spirits Burn Deep | 14 | Glenn Cahill | Neil Osborne | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 3 | Cougars | 5 | Brodie Loy | Barbara Joseph, Paul and Matt Jones | 60.5kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 9 | Magnardo | 3 | Sairyn Fawke | Georgie Boucher | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Gorush Lightning | 11 | Jade McKenzie | Michael Gatty | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Cani Cancan | 4 | Dale Cole | Paul Murray | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Barbarossa | 2 | Pierre Boudvillain | Mitchell Beer and George Carpenter | 59kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Alottosay | 8 | Louise Day | Brian Adams | 61kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Monte Maximus | 6 | Robert and Luke Price | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Close Encounter | 7 | Kerry Parker | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Manwari | 12 | Danny Williams | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Casino Shaw | 10 | Shaun Coady | 55kg |
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