Punt like a Pro, without the know!
South Australia · Wednesday 7 October 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Mt Gambier. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Black Hex is the pick on form. His second over 1550m on soft ground at Bordertown was the best run in this field, and he has stayed competitive in Maiden Plates since. He should settle on or just behind the speed in a moderate tempo, which suits this track.
He has run two near-misses and finishes his races well. But he is a habitual runner-up, usually runs on from well back, and has a poor soft-ground record.
Goochee Gal is the likely leader, and she ran a good second on this surface last start. She is second up and carries a light weight. The step up from 1200m is a concern, as is her jockey's poor record here. She is a leading chance for a place, and a win if she gets her own way in front.
Miss Delightful ran second at 1600m two starts ago, racing handy and holding on well. She has the distance experience and her jockey is in form. The soft ground is a worry, but her best form shows she is capable at this level.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Goochee Gal | 2 | Melissa Julius | Heath Montgomerie | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Miss Delightful | 7 | Jack Hill | Aaron Purcell | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Dali's Picasso | 3 | Harry Grace | James and Lisa Dodgson | 58kg | $2.10 |
| 4th | 5 | Lord Timo | 6 | Toby Atkinson | Aaron Purcell | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Black Hex | 1 | Campbell Rawiller | Tammy Birnie | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Taajwar | 8 | Brooke King | Dean Saxon | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Monsoon Indi | 5 | Rochelle Milnes | Kelly Dufty | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Big Luck | 9 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Flaws And Sins | 4 | Kayla Crowther | Shane Jackson | 58kg | $9.00 |
She has finished second in two of her last three starts, the latest beaten a long neck at 1200m. She settles on or near the speed in a moderate tempo, and 56kg and barrier 6 help. She is the most likely winner on form.
Ran a solid third over this course and distance in similar going last start, beaten about two lengths. His form is consistent and the apprentice booking is a positive. The concern is his back-of-the-field running style on a track that favours handy runners, and he may find it hard to make up ground in a moderate tempo.
A lightly raced 3yo filly with the lowest weight in the field. Her trials have been consistently good, with several seconds, and she should improve second-up after a plain debut. Harry Grace's strong Mt Gambier record is a positive, and she maps to be handy. She is untested on soft ground.
He is drawn well and should be up on the speed in a moderate tempo, which suits a track where handy runners hold the edge. He has not won in 12 starts, but a soft-track run in a race like this could hold on for a place.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Nicaloha | 3 | Sophie Potter | Rachel Samsonenko | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Blue Valentine | 6 | Toby Atkinson | Tyler Donaldson-Aitken | 56kg | $1.85 |
| 3rd | 12 | Pure Pelt | 11 | Kayla Crowther | Travis Doudle | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Bolshoi Bella | 8 | Harry Grace | Andrew Clarken | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Ashen Glow | 4 | Campbell Rawiller | Sue and Jason Jaensch | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Calm The Press | 5 | Tala Hutchinson | Sue and Jason Jaensch | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 9 | La Moma | 9 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Cocoa Charm | 12 | Dylan Caboche | Belinda O'Loughlin | 56kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Rebel Jen | 1 | Christine Puls | Krystal Trembath | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Mouse In The House | 13 | Jemma Gutte | L Treloar | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Starry Eridanus | 10 | Shuichi Terachi | Craig Stewart | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Balgownie Lad | 2 | Melissa Julius | Luke Williams | 58kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Norenson | 7 | Peter Chow | 58kg |
He has run to a winning standard in his better recent runs, drops in class and should get a handy trip from the speed.
A seasoned eight-year-old who has already won over this course and distance in the wet. Top weight and a back-of-field running style are the concerns, and the moderate tempo does him no favours.
Not a dominant winner, but a reliable type who ran well here on the same going three weeks ago, and he is only a light-weighted runner stepping up marginally in class. He should get a handy trip behind the speed, which suits at this track.
A tough, wet-track veteran who has been placed in good company recently. Last start's tenth was well below her best and she is aged 10, but she is happy in the conditions, carries little weight and should settle just off the speed.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Port Louis | 7 | Campbell Rawiller | Denis Daffy and Harriet Place | 62kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Supreme Thunder | 5 | Jacob Opperman | Jamie Opperman | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Moonraker | 8 | Melissa Julius | Daniel Bowman | 60.5kg | $1.60 |
| 4th | 7 | Melissa Kate | 4 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Lady Memphis | 6 | Tala Hutchinson | Judy Streets | 54.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Squagaga | 3 | Dylan Caboche | Rodney Foster | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Anrushka | 1 | Margaret Collett | Richard Nicholson | 54.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Nankeen | 2 | Belinda O'Loughlin | 55kg |
The most likely winner on form. Won last start at Mt Gambier in this same Bm66 grade, has won on soft ground and should get a handy trip behind the leaders in a moderate tempo.
Ran a gallant second at this track and distance on the same going, carrying 61kg. A 4.5kg weight drop offsets much of the class rise, and he should get a handy midfield trip in a moderate tempo.
Came from last to be beaten under a length at this track and distance last start. A strong finisher with a good light weight, but the lack of tempo and a step up in class make him vulnerable. Needs a genuine pace to run at, which the map does not suggest. Respectable each-way chance.
Won a maiden here last start at the same distance and going, and drops to bottom weight. Place chance worth a small each-way investment.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Stargust | 5 | Campbell Rawiller | Joanne Mugavin | 56.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Min Kiata | 6 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Forever Waiting | 7 | Kayla Crowther | Darryl Dodson | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Scenic Host | 2 | Christine Puls | Vanessa Hutchinson | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Rocktagon | 4 | Harry Grace | L Treloar | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Peyton Jane | 1 | Alysha Warren | Wayne Walters | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Aussie Pharoah | 3 | Rochelle Milnes | Robert Schultz | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Flaming Navy | 8 | Sophie Potter | Travis Doudle | 58.5kg | $2.90 |
Backmarkers rarely win at this track, and she has not won on soft going.
Has the strongest recent run in the field, a close third last start, and has won over this trip at Mt Gambier. Second up from a break suits.
Rates as the best-credentialed runner here on ability. He gets a handy trail behind the two leaders, which suits Mt Gambier.
Ran a superb second over this same course and distance on Soft 5 just three weeks ago, beaten a short head's worth, and the run was unlucky after being shuffled to find clear running. Tuned up with a last-start run six days ago.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Chilli Reaper | 11 | Jacob Opperman | Jamie Opperman | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Imacreedytwo | 9 | Sophie Potter | Bob and Kane Post | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Magic Field | 3 | Alysha Warren | Andrew Clarken | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Frose | 1 | Rochelle Milnes | Jamie Barry | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Spike Almighty | 8 | Campbell Rawiller | Sharni Julian | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Gopher Frank | 5 | Melissa Julius | Jamie Opperman | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Sunset Prayer | 14 | Brooke King | Dean Saxon | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Gatsby Crown | 12 | Jack Hill | Kelvin Bourke | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 7 | Unique Poet | 10 | Shuichi Terachi | Jason Post | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 5 | All Pink | 7 | Harry Grace | Patrick F Ryan | 58kg | $3.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Ratnaraj | 2 | Jemma Gutte | Bob and Kane Post | 54kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Grumpyoldcol | 6 | Rachel Samsonenko | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Nudge 'em Along | 4 | Bob and Kane Post | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Unlimited Ability | 13 | Wayne Walters | 54.5kg |
The best-credentialed runner on form. He settles midfield with cover and should be able to pounce late in a slowly-run race.
A track specialist with three wins at Mt Gambier and a prior win on wet ground here. He gets a handy midfield run and should be in the mix late.
He is a strong stayer who runs on late, yet the likely slow tempo and his back-of-field settling work against him here, as backmarkers rarely win at Mt Gambier. A cold stable and jockey add concern.
A speculative value play. He is likely to be up on the speed in what looks like a slowly-run race, and the tempo might see him get an easy time in front.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Fiorowngood | 10 | Jack Hill | Symon Wilde | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Pianta | 11 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Initial Moment | 12 | Melissa Julius | Shane Jackson | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Jackson Run | 3 | Dylan Caboche | Judy Streets | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Triora | 5 | Brooke King | Hannah Bryce | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Fuwari | 9 | Harry Grace | Andrew Bobbin | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Smiling Assassin | 7 | Kayla Crowther | Garret Lynch | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 11 | Duhlata | 4 | Rochelle Milnes | Kelly Dufty | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Sharma Princess | 2 | Margaret Collett | Lindsay Cadzow | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Hula Beat | 1 | Campbell Rawiller | Andrew Bobbin | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Eagle Angel | 8 | Toby Atkinson | Shane Jackson | 60kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 3 | Valued | 6 | Garret Lynch | 58kg |
She is a proven soft-track performer who should settle handy behind the leaders and stay in the race when the pace is strong.
Her second place here last start came from a long way back, and the strong tempo expected again should help. Fitness and soft-ground form are solid.
A proven performer at this track and distance and on soft ground. The fast tempo should help him run on late from midfield.
A tough old mare with a standout record at this track, distance and on soft going, and she was run on well at this course last start. A light weight and fast tempo help.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Urbanise | 13 | Jemma Gutte | Jyi Lukey | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 12 | Hasta La Prince | 15 | Campbell Rawiller | Sue Murphy | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | On The Map | 4 | Tala Hutchinson | Lindsay Cadzow | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 11 | Black Bugatti | 8 | Rochelle Milnes | Lee Creek | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Crackerjack Hatch | 11 | Jack Hill | Andrew Bobbin | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 15 | Johnny Cigar | 16 | Shuichi Terachi | Sue Murphy | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 3 | By Nine | 12 | Margaret Collett | Leighton Colgrave | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Whistler Girl | 10 | Christine Puls | Aaron Peterson | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Ahvejay | 5 | Sophie Potter | Richard Nicholson | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Briseis Eclipse | 2 | Harry Grace | Stephen Theodore | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Togetherforever | 3 | Brooke King | L Treloar | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Blackhill Boy | 1 | Toby Atkinson | Tyler Donaldson-Aitken | 60kg | $41.00 |
| 13th | 9 | Drink Then Kiss | 14 | Alysha Warren | Wayne Walters | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 14th | 16 | Les Vosges | 6 | Dylan Caboche | Ken Elford | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 15th | 14 | Fast 'n' Forward | 9 | Kate Walters | Wayne Walters | 54kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Hubristic | 7 | Garret Lynch | 57kg |
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