Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Saturday 3 October 2026
Our top pick won 4 of 6 races at Moora. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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He is the only true front-runner in a slow-tempo race on a track that rewards leaders, and he has the lightest weight of the leading chances. His form is moderate and he has never won, but this is a weak maiden and he can dictate.
Probably the best horse on pure ability and has been placed often in similar maidens. The problem is the map: he drops back and the short Moora straight plus a likely slow tempo works against him. He is a solid placing chance but needs a genuine pace or some luck to win.
Mapped to sit just behind the leader on a track that suits on-pace runners, and her jockey is riding well. She has shown she can run to the level of this grade once, but she tends to fade late and has been inconsistent. Her chance rests on getting a cosy trail behind Ribellato.
Overpriced for an each-way chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Ribellato | 6 | Tara Atherden | Chad Caporn | 55kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Kingsley Town | 2 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Striking Leaf | 7 | Jefferson Tsang | Ryan Hill | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Ginger Fizz | 3 | Sharni Webster | Phil Bland | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Twilight Spirit | 1 | Cassey Martinan | Sharon Miller | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Any Questions | 4 | Peter Farrell | Sean Rains | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 6 | Daisiesfortheladys | 5 | Jessica Gray | Ryan Hill | 56kg | $4.60 |
The most in-form runner on pure form, with two wins from his last four starts, including a winning-standard effort at Junction. He is fit off a recent run and typically settles handy, which should suit a moderate pace.
A natural on-pace mare who should get a handy trip on a track where leaders hold a clear edge. Her first-up record and the strong Moora connections are positives, and the gear changes suggest the stable wants a fresh approach. Class rise and a long break stop her topping the list, but she is a solid place and win chance.
He finds the line late when leading and has been fading.
Recent form is poor, so it is a small each-way style speculation only.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Land Of Fire | 6 | Tara Atherden | John Doyle | 53kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Queen Nardi | 7 | Tiana Murray | Darryn Pateman | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Molly's My Pal | 4 | Jessica Valas | Brad Graham | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Dashing Diva | 5 | Jason Li | Cliff Howe | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Jimmy Seven | 1 | Casey Hunter | Phil Bland | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Snip Of Gossip | 3 | Sharni Webster | Fenella Martin | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 7th | 1 | Swishgobango | 9 | Peter Farrell | Sean Rains | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 4 | Ah Kum | 8 | Cassey Martinan | Sharon Miller | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 9 | Sweet Eyes | 2 | Kate Pateman | Kym Tilka | 56kg | $31.00 |
Gentleman's Code is the most reliable on-pace type here and has the best form lines, running to a winning standard in recent maiden races at York and Bunbury. A wide gate is a negative, but the claiming rider's 4kg allowance and his natural speed should have him handy in a track that rewards position.
Al's Gal's Carnarvon form is the best of the genuine race-fit runners, with a close second over 1400m and a fourth when sitting second early. The Mingenew run was a throwaway, and she should improve second up. The map puts her behind, but her form suggests she can be ridden handy from a good gate.
Her recent runs were on soft ground and she has not beaten a runner home in the last start.
Magnificent Mia has the highest peak run in the field and has placed three times, including a second at Moora. Her light 53kg is an advantage, and she has mostly raced forward in her best runs.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Our Degree | 3 | Kyra Yuill | John Doyle | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Hard To Top | 8 | Sharni Webster | Mack Hall | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Rhaenya | 7 | Casey Hunter | Dennis Couper | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Gentleman's Code | 10 | Gemma Taylor | Cooper Casey | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Leg Godt | 1 | Jessica Gray | Peter Bamford | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Al's Gal | 4 | Kate Pateman | Kym Tilka | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Dash He Must | 9 | Jessica Valas | Cooper Casey | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Dixie Princess | 5 | Jefferson Tsang | Peter Moses | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Magnificent Mia | 11 | Tiana Murray | George Murray | 53kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 2 | Victory Sweep | 2 | Lisa Staples | Bruce Kay | 58kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Eight Count | 6 | Jason Li | Greg Criddle | 56kg |
Won last start at Broome and has been the most consistent runner in this field, with several runs that match a winning standard. He should settle on or near the speed from barrier 5, which suits Moora's short straight.
Fameux is racing well, having won at Port Hedland and finished fourth last start. He is seven days between runs and drops in class. His Port Hedland win showed he can match this level. Barrier 7 and a midfield position are not ideal at Moora, but the pace is only moderate. He is a solid place chance with winning claims.
Ocean Outlaw has been in good form, winning at Broome and finishing second at Newman. He runs on strongly, but he is a backmarker and Moora's short 230m straight and moderate pace make it hard to run down leaders. He rises in class from barrier 8.
He draws the rail at a track that rewards early position, and his Derby second showed he can match this level. His last start was poor under big weight, and he had a bad run early in the preparation. The gear change and lighter weight give some hope. He is a place chance with upset claims if the pace is moderate.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Climb On Top | 5 | Ebony Johnson | Peter Bamford | 59kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Fameux | 7 | Sharni Webster | Ryan Hill | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Lost Gravity | 1 | Peter Farrell | Kayla Farrell | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Teabiscuit | 6 | Tara Atherden | Kirsten Melis | 52kg | $2.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Bonny Rock | 3 | Casey Hunter | Mack Hall | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Send It Son | 4 | Lisa Staples | Bruce Kay | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | High Pressure | 2 | Gemma Taylor | Paul Rowe | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Ocean Outlaw | 8 | Jefferson Tsang | Jody McLaughlin | 56kg | $6.50 |
Hard Questions is the most likely winner on form. He sits on the pace from a handy gate in a slow-run race at a track that rewards leaders. Top weight is a concern, but he has won with big weights before.
Grandad's Adiction won two of his last three and was only beaten by two lengths when second at 1800m. He has the speed to lead or sit just behind in a race likely to be run slowly, which should help at Moora.
Her last two runs were a ninth and a seventh, and she tends to be slowly away and need a strong pace to finish off. A slow tempo and a short Moora straight are not ideal for her.
Safari Boy is the one genuine leader and is likely to get an easy time in front in a slow-run race at Moora. His overall record is modest and the connections are cold, but the race shape and class drop make him a value chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Hard Questions | 3 | Tara Atherden | Tony Scally | 58.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 7 | Safari Boy | 2 | Lisa Staples | George Dupre | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Lien Hyphen | 4 | Jefferson Tsang | Sue Olive | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 2 | Lutz | 7 | Kate Pateman | Darryn Pateman | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Odin Omen | 5 | Jason Li | Cliff Howe | 53kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Mystical Man | 1 | Sharni Webster | Ryan Hill | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Grandad's Adiction | 6 | Cassey Martinan | Sharon Miller | 55kg | $4.80 |
Mars Mission is the best form horse in the field. A fast tempo gives him a chance to get into the race from off the pace, although the short Moora straight is a risk.
Weapons Hot has a good Moora and 1000m record, and a barrier 3 draw with a handy position is ideal on this tight track. He drops in class, and his win at this trip was a strong run. The weight and two weak 1200m runs hold him back from the top spot, but he is a clear place chance.
Makwell Smart has run solidly in lower-grade races and is lightly weighted at 54kg. He should settle midfield and use the fast tempo, though barrier 9 may force him to work wide.
Schuhbeck keeps running into the placings and has run to a good standard in recent starts. He drops in class and is on-pace, which suits Moora's short straight.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Mars Mission | 5 | Ebony Johnson | Aaron Pateman | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Weapons Hot | 3 | Tara Atherden | Cliff Howe | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Schuhbeck | 7 | Peter Farrell | Kayla Farrell | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Champagne Cathay | 4 | Cassey Martinan | George Dupre | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Ole Grande | 2 | Jessica Gray | Peter Bamford | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Catch The Red Eye | 1 | Kyra Yuill | Sue Olive | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 7th | 10 | Super Sunny | 8 | Lisa Staples | Bruce Kay | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 5 | Makwell Smart | 9 | Sharni Webster | Cooper Casey | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Novatorio | 10 | Jessica Valas | Dennis Couper | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Size Matters | 6 | Jason Li | Greg Criddle | 53kg | $51.00 |
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