Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Sunday 4 October 2026
Our top pick won 0 of 8 races at Cootamundra. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Best on form in a weak maiden. Folsomprisonhooves is a light-weighted, improving 3yo filly who has been right there in two of her three starts and had her best runs close to the pace. She should lead or sit just off it in a moderate tempo at a track that rewards speed.
A genuine early-speed type with the best stable form in the race. This Ain't Texas has been placed on wet ground and is competitive in this class, but her sprint-only profile and a wide draw make the extra distance a question. If she gets a soft lead alongside #12 she can run on, so she rates a clear chance, just behind the pick on stamina doubts.
A veteran maiden but one who is primed and capable of running a place. Tassy Fox is second up, settles in a useful spot and has handled a range of tracks and distances.
Sensesational Star was very close on soft going at 1400m this campaign and has run well in wet conditions over the same distance. Her midfield settling spot suits a moderate tempo, and the rain-affected track should lift her form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Sensesational Star | 5 | Damon Budler | Shane Bloomfield | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 12 | Folsomprisonhooves | 11 | Carly Frater | Tom Wilson | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Distant Stripes | 1 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh MeyerVale | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Fighting Fox | 7 | Dale Cole | Kerry Weir | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Destined To Dream | 4 | Molly Bourke | Anthony Craig | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 4 | The Ultimate Star | 3 | Sairyn Fawke | Todd Smart | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 7th | 3 | Solar Orbit | 9 | Glenn Cahill | S Downs | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Prized Gesture | 13 | Josh Richards | Fiona Schneiders | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Polens | 8 | Jess Del Frari | Barry Wall | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 11 | This Ain't Texas | 12 | Richard Bensley | Matthew Dale | 57kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Flying Betty | 2 | Anthony Craig | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Star Chic | 6 | Allan McRae | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Tassy Fox | 10 | Gary Colvin | 57kg |
The only runner who will lead, drawn to cross easily, and she has just won a wet-track race from the front. If she gets a soft lead in a moderate tempo she will be hard to run down on the tight Cootamundra turns. Top pick on form and map.
A reliable placegetter who meets this class on level terms and has the right on-pace style. Barrier 13 is awkward but the 1600m start gives a long run to the first turn.
Top weight, a wide draw and the class rise are hurdles, and he has not yet shown he handles soft ground.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Hussy La Vista | 7 | Amy McLucas | Theresa Bateup | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 1 | Sammaan City | 13 | Jacob Stiff | Michael Mulholland | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Avalon Lady | 1 | Quayde Krogh | Tom Wilson | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 6 | Passing Through | 3 | Deep Shanker | Paul Facoory | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Mr Crowning Moment | 9 | Bradley Vale | Maree Hopkins | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Silver Agent | 5 | Molly Bourke | Peter Kirby | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Oaklands Orchid | 6 | Dale Cole | Shane Bloomfield | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Bloomin' Rich | 8 | Blaike McDougall | Craig Weeding | 56kg | $4.40 |
| Scr | 3 | Zippy Lion | 11 | Joseph Ible | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Rasloc | 15 | Darrell Burnet | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Boujee Gold | 14 | Matthew Kelley | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Destined To Dream | 12 | Anthony Craig | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Splendid Magnus | 10 | Natalie Jarvis | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | The Ultimate Star | 2 | Todd Smart | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Bulla Vinaka | 4 | Sairyn Fawke | Becky Byrne | 59kg |
She ran a strong second in a Wagga maiden plate, then won a barrier trial last start. She races on the speed from a handy gate, which is the best way to ride Cootamundra's short straight. Top weight and the soft ground are mild concerns, but she stands out as the most likely winner.
Brave Summit showed plenty on debut at Corowa, finishing close up after settling well back. She also won a jump-out on a soft track, which is encouraging for today's conditions. Her closing style needs a genuine tempo, and the two leaders on the map should provide it.
North Star Miss is the best-credentialed soft-track runner in the field. She ran third on Soft 7 at Sapphire Coast and has raced regularly in tougher grades. She has yet to win and her stable and rider are out of form.
Aerialize is an improving filly who was only a short margin from winning at Corowa last start after a slow beginning. She also ran a creditable fourth on Soft 7 at Narromine, so the wet ground is no concern. Each-way appeals.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Brave Summit | 3 | Blaike McDougall | Craig Weeding | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Cool As Ted | 9 | Dale Cole | Scott Collings | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Miss Hard Copy | 4 | Nick Heywood | Darrell Burnet | 58kg | $1.60 |
| 4th | 11 | North Star Miss | 2 | Amy McLucas | Theresa Bateup | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Lindos | 11 | Molly Bourke | Theresa Bateup | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Not Guilty | 13 | Josh Richards | Michael Travers | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Our Miracle Girl | 12 | Sairyn Fawke | S Downs | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Heroes'n'villains | 10 | Danielle Seib | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Aerialize | 14 | Allan McRae | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Highwire Artist | 1 | Norm Gardner | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Koo Koo Achoo | 5 | Joseph Ible | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Mayport | 7 | Michael Travers | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Tully's Bell | 8 | Gary Colvin | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Pierata Star | 6 | Gary Colvin | 56.5kg |
Still the likeliest winner of a weak race.
A solid each-way type with a good map. It sits handy from barrier 4 and has been competitive in better company before the spell. Prefer it for the placings, with the win chance reasonable.
She appears likely to settle too far back on a moderate tempo, and the stable is cold. She is better suited to a place chance than a win.
It won last start with the best clock in this field and appears to be on the way up second-up at a trip it knows.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Navajo Code | 9 | Claire Ramsbotham | Barbara Joseph, Paul and Matt Jones | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Dundeel Flyer | 3 | Brodie Loy | Danielle Seib | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Kenny's Swans | 1 | Nick Heywood | Wayne Carroll | 60kg | $1.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Forrest Dancer | 5 | Dale Cole | Scott Spackman | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 6 | The Glen | 4 | Blaike McDougall | Scott Collings | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Vivek | 13 | Jacob Stiff | Michael Mulholland | 53.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Western Lights | 8 | Bradley Vale | Shilleagh MeyerVale | 55kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Dunwithya | 12 | Natalie Jarvis | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Tassalina | 10 | Todd Smart | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Step Quick | 2 | Matthew Kelley | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Bulla Vinaka | 11 | Becky Byrne | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Liamena Avenue | 7 | Theresa Bateup | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Ta La Masca | 6 | Kerry Weir | 55kg |
She is the most reliable on-speed runner, with a sound soft-track and 1200m record and a drop back to her grade after a good Bathurst third carrying the same weight. A moderate tempo and the short Cootamundra straight suit a front-runner, and the wide barrier is manageable. The 59kg is the main query, but the opposition has more holes.
A genuine contender who is improving and can race in a handy spot, but she carries top weight on a softening surface and from a wide gate. The stable's form is the main concern.
A classy mare who has won on soft ground and was only just beaten last start. The danger is the step up to Bm58 and a back-of-field run on a track where the straight is short. A moderate tempo gives her less pace to chase, but her turn of foot and the stable's form keep her in the first three picks.
She likes a wet track and showed she can win and run a close second in the same Bm58 grade on rain-affected ground.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Star Empire | 11 | Brodie Loy | Michael Travers | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | Jazz All Knight | 9 | Jordan Quince | Barbara Joseph, Paul and Matt Jones | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Sanzeno | 2 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | Becky Byrne | 53kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 15 | Liamena Avenue | 3 | Claire Ramsbotham | Theresa Bateup | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Sir Sublime | 4 | Amy McLucas | Theresa Bateup | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Reds City | 8 | Damon Budler | Anthony Craig | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Tassalina | 1 | Molly Bourke | Todd Smart | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Melodee Rose | 5 | Blaike McDougall | Craig Weeding | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Adasiti | 14 | Glenn Cahill | Scott Jamieson | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Jacob Joe | 6 | Sairyn Fawke | Becky Byrne | 55kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Inna Zou | 10 | Norm Gardner | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Battle Abbey | 15 | Tom Wilson | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Step Quick | 7 | Matthew Kelley | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Finn's The Icon | 12 | Kerry Weir | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Deekaygeebee | 13 | Nell Foley | 63kg |
The best form pick on a soft track. She has a strong strike rate, a soft-ground win last month and the on-pace running style that suits Cootamundra's sprints. Her results have been consistent against stronger company than Bm66, and her jockey knows her well.
A winner last start and a soft-ground winner at Gundagai, she gets in with the minimum weight and has the early speed to work forward from the inside. The class rise to Bm66 is a question mark, but she ran fourth at this grade on heavy ground and the weight advantage is significant. Her record at this track and her trainer's poor strike rate at Cootamundra are concerns, but she is a clear place chance with genuine winning claims.
His form lines are reliable and he is rarely out of the placings, yet he has won only twice and is untested on rain-affected ground. A midfield to back-of-field run in a moderately-run sprint on a tight track is the opposite of ideal.
A lightly raced mare with a good soft-ground win in her last start. She has few starts but has already won in the wet, and she is fresh for the trainer. Barrier 13 means she will probably settle in midfield and cover extra ground, and Bm66 is a step up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Paparazzo | 2 | Blaike McDougall | Craig Weeding | 59.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Abstruse | 3 | Brodie Loy | Natalie Jarvis | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Nights Inferno | 8 | Amy McLucas | Theresa Bateup | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Marine Girl | 4 | Coriah Keatings | Nick Olive | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Hellinda | 6 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | Danielle Seib | 61.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Vainstream | 10 | Molly Bourke | Todd Smart | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Justbetryin' | 1 | Dale Cole | Kerry Weir | 54.5kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 3 | Dawn On Me | 7 | Jordan Quince | Barbara Joseph, Paul and Matt Jones | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Glowing Rapids | 12 | Melissa Harrison | 63.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Coco De Luxe | 11 | Craig Weeding | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Drama Dodger | 9 | Garry Kirkup | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Majestic Reward | 13 | Craig Widdison | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Time And Rhythm | 5 | Edward Cummings | 55kg |
Fox Appeal is a reliable placegetter who has proven he handles soft going and the 1600m trip against Open company. A genuine tempo should let him run on from midfield.
Stormbringer has been running solid placings and the stable is flying. He handles soft ground, draws well and gets a light weight.
Tavolo has the best recent form in this field, with a Moruya win and a close second at Hawkesbury, both in stronger grades. The expected fast tempo suits his back-of-field style, and his jockey knows him well. The soft-ground record and the step up to Open are the concerns.
Shadow Dane has the standout single performance in the field, winning an Open Hcp on soft ground over the same trip. His two runs since were over other distances and on firmer going.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Belleistic Kids | 8 | Jordan Quince | Barbara Joseph, Paul and Matt Jones | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Fox Appeal | 2 | Brodie Loy | Craig Weeding | 60.5kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 12 | Talkachino | 3 | Jacob Stiff | Michael Mulholland | 53.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 11 | Stormbringer | 7 | Richard Bensley | Matthew Dale | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 15 | Brannum | 9 | Amy McLucas | Theresa Bateup | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 13 | A Boy Named Soo | 10 | Brendan Ward | Michael Travers | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Spurline | 16 | Molly Bourke | Tom Wilson | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Shadow Dane | 5 | Glenn Cahill | Michael Mulholland | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Mathrin | 13 | Blaike McDougall | Michael Travers | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Good Prize | 15 | Quayde Krogh | Gratz Vella | 61kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Adolphus | 6 | Dale Cole | Kerry Weir | 53kg | $17.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Etched In Time | 1 | Josh Richards | Michael Travers | 55kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Tavolo | 11 | Rob Potter | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Cando Attitude | 14 | Barbara Joseph, Paul and Matt Jones | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Gatchan | 12 | Norm Gardner | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Dream Inherit | 4 | Becky Byrne | 55kg |
Vinari beat her Bm58 rivals on Soft 5 at Queanbeyan and has a strong winning partnership with Keatings.
Sundrop has won a Bm58 on heavy ground, and her last run in this class was a good third. She is consistent and runs on well from the back when the speed is strong.
Best form credentials in the race for these conditions. National Asset has won on Soft 7 at 1400m in this grade and runs home strongly, which is ideal if the three leaders burn each other off.
East Harlem is well weighted and has performed credibly in this grade, finishing third in a Bm58 on soft ground last start. The speed in this race should bring his late run into play, and 55kg is a clear help in the wet.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Dream Inherit | 7 | Sairyn Fawke | Becky Byrne | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Vinari | 1 | Coriah Keatings | Nick Olive | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 17 | East Harlem | 9 | Molly Bourke | Peter Kirby | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Sundrop | 5 | Brendan Ward | Shane Bloomfield | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Dunna Runna | 3 | Brodie Loy | Danielle Seib | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Daze Off | 6 | Josh Richards | Doug Gorrel | 62kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Mystic Diva | 17 | Rochelle Wedrat-Kroezen | Garry Kirkup | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Tidal Rush | 13 | Emma Ly | Maree Hopkins | 62kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Seasmoke | 16 | Blaike McDougall | Michael Travers | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Deekaygeebee | 4 | Nell Foley | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | National Asset | 12 | Jim Scobie | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Alabama Hussy | 18 | Nick Olive | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Belnera | 10 | Peter J Morgan | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Dundeel Flyer | 11 | Danielle Seib | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Delago Serg | 14 | Paul Facoory | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Freddy's Shock | 2 | Gary Colvin | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Kotaishi | 15 | Matthew Kelley | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Star Empire | 8 | Michael Travers | 60kg |
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