Port Macquarie Race 5 - Tacking Point Tavern Mdn Hcp
HALCYON BELLE (14) settled midfield but couldn't find a change of gears in the run home and didn't improve her position first-up over this distance at Scone. In the betting that day so a lot more was expected. This looks a nice follow-up race so worth another chance. SASQUA (2) is back for a second campaign off a seven-month spell. All three runs in the maiden prep had merit. Trialled well recently and looks set for a positive return. GOT HERE (5) charged home late to get up for third over this trip at Muswellbrook in August, his only start to date. Draws the coveted inside alley and with some improvement likely over the break he comes right under notice. PLUME (6) led and gave a kick but was nailed near the line last start over this course and distance in a Class 1. Drawn poorly but if she can cross she is a big chance back in maiden company. NORDIC STAR (15) is trialling well and looks ready for a bright return from an eight-month lay-off.

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. At debut, ran second last in a small field in a Mdn-Sw at Wauchope on October 17 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Bring It On Sal carrying 59kg at $5.50. Harder this time but gets the blinkers on and has some upside.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 17/10/2026 | - | MDN | $12,000.00 | Wauchope | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Zac Wadick | 59kg | 1:01.50 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/4 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 800m | Good | Luke Rolls | 0:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.46L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Soft | Shannen Llewellyn | 0:52.41 | - | 0 |
| 11.65L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ben Looker
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Grafton Super Mdn-Sw April 19 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Lofty Macsporran carrying 58.5kg at $3. On debut third of 9 at this track Cge Mdn-Sw March 16 over 1206m, 0.8 len behind Rockbarton Spear with 58.5kg at $13. Has a wide gate to deal with but if things go right he is a big chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 20/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Good | Shannen Llewellyn | 0:47.11 | - | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 19/04/2026 | 19 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Grafton | 1400m | Good 4 | Ben Looker | 58.5kg | 1:23.92 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/03/2026 | 15 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1250m | Good 4 | Anna Roper | 58.5kg | 1:13.95 | 2-2-8 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 16/03/2026 | - | MDN CG | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1206m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 58.5kg | 1:12.18 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Good | Mitch Stapleford | 0:47.84 | - | 0 |
| 1.31L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zac Wadick
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Warrnambool on October 15 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Twister carrying 57.5kg at $13. The start before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on October 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ektifire with 57.5kg at $15. Has ability - keep an eye on the betting.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 15/10/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 57.5kg | 0:58.63 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/10/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Michael Dee | 57.5kg | 1:09.94 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/09/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 57.5kg | 1:12.26 | 9-6-9 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/08/2026 | 19 | MDN 4U | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 1200m | Good 4 | Rachel King | 57kg | 1:11.12 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 18/07/2026 | 199 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Gosford | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Rory Hutchings | 58kg | 1:14.70 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $3.50 |
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Siena Grima | 0:53.94 | - | 0 |
| 7.49L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 31/12/2025 | 13 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Gosford | 1200m | Good 4 | Ashley Morgan | 56.5kg | 1:10.39 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Lee Magorrian
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Captivant out of Dynastic Lady. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Coffs Harbour over 800m. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 800m | Soft | Luke Rolls | 0:49.34 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Good | Amber Riddell | 0:48.19 | - | 0 |
| 4.56L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | Dylan Gibbons | 0:54.88 | - | 0 |
| 200.87L | $0.00 | |
| 99/10 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 798m | Good | Sam Clipperton | 0:46.81 | - | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Anna Roper
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Muswellbrook on August 9 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Mr Cornstar with 56.5kg at $21. Draws the fence and with natural improvement this prep can open with a win.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Good 4 | Mitchell Bell | 56.5kg | 0:56.83 | 8-9-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Heavy | Reece Jones | 0:48.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.99L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Smith
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 10 in a Cl1 at this track on October 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Zosma with 55kg at $13. Before that 8th of 14 in a Super Mdn-Sw at this track on October 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Letterman carrying 57kg at $11. Near miss last start. Won't be far away with a repeat of that latest performance.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 25/10/2026 | 16 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1000m | Soft 6 | Ben Looker | 55kg | 0:59.69 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $13.00 |
| 8/14 | 09/10/2026 | 42 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1200m | Soft 5 | Grant Buckley | 57kg | 1:11.17 | 5-4-8 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 4U | $42,000.00 | Gosford | 1200m | Soft 5 | Dylan Gibbons | 57kg | 1:11.95 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2026 | 140 | MDN 4U | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 1250m | Good 4 | Dylan Gibbons | 57kg | 1:14.54 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 31/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1045m | Soft | Tyler Schiller | 1:02.51 | - | 0 |
| 0.31L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Ashley Morgan | 0:53.24 | - | 0 |
| 8.45L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | MDN FM | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Soft 5 | Tyler Schiller | 58kg | 1:04.15 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | 23 | MDN | $42,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Soft 5 | Tyler Schiller | 57kg | 0:52.12 | 6-6 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Aaron Bullock
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Sandbar making his first race start. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Won trial at Gosford over 1000m on October 28. Nicely drawn and is worth including.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Soft | Aaron Bullock | 1:02.09 | - | 0 |
| 0.68L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 800m | Good | Luke Rolls | 0:48.87 | - | 0 |
| 0.26L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luke Rolls
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Sandbar on debut. Runner-up in a Gosford trial over 1000m on October 28. Any market confidence should be respected.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Soft | Ashley Morgan | 1:01.82 | - | 0 |
| 1.06L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 800m | Good | Luke Rolls | 0:47.85 | - | 0 |
| 3.87L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. First starter by Danerich out of Held Together. Third October 12 at Beaumont (Newcastle) at her only trial. Any positive move in betting must be respected.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 800m | Good | Jess Taylor | 0:48.58 | - | 0 |
| 0.76L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rory Hutchings
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old mare (Tassort - Eminence) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Was third in a Muswellbrook trial over 1000m on October 21. Won't find this an easy assignment.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 21/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Good | Liam Riordan | 0:59.16 | - | 0 |
| 3.48L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft | Rory Hutchings | 0:55.27 | - | 0 |
| 1.11L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 800m | Soft | Grace Palmer | 0:48.71 | - | 0 |
| 0.45L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Good | Gabrielle Johnston | 0:54.69 | - | 0 |
| 2.87L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran second last in a small field in a 2&3yo Mdn-Sw at Wyong on April 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Dingle Grey with 56.5kg at $15. Prefer to see again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Soft | Reece Jones | 0:47.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.34L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN 23 | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Soft 6 | Jenny Duggan | 56.5kg | 0:58.26 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 850m | Soft | Jenny Duggan | 0:47.94 | - | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Andrew Gibbons
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Snitzel - Shaik. Has run a couple of ordinary trials prior to her debut today. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Soft | Andrew Gibbons | 1:02.09 | - | 0 |
| 2.61L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1000m | Good | Serg Lisnyy | 1:02.08 | - | 0 |
| 10.97L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jenny Duggan
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, 4th of 9 in a Super Mdn-Sw at Newcastle on October 17 over 900m, slow going 2.75 len behind Lady Talea with 55kg at $81. Last start ran last of 10 in a Mid Mdn at Wyong on October 29 over 1000m, 11 len behind Too Delicious with 55kg at $101. Needs to lift to figure in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 29/10/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Good 4 | Grant Buckley | 55kg | 0:57.74 | 10-9-10 | 8 |
| 11.4L | $101.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/10/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Soft 5 | Grant Buckley | 55kg | 0:52.72 | 8-8 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Heavy | Jay Ford | 0:54.78 | - | 0 |
| 4.14L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Promising on debut tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 in a 2&3yo Mdn at Scone on May 15 over 1100m, 3 len behind Cormier carrying 55kg at $6.50. Returned from break 6th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Scone on October 23 over 1000m, 4 len behind The Wildling carrying 55kg at $4.40. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 23/10/2026 | 161 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Scone | 1000m | Good 4 | Ashley Morgan | 55kg | 0:57.38 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $4.40 |
| 5/6 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Good | Regan Bayliss | 0:57.79 | - | 0 |
| 4.63L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Soft | Regan Bayliss | 1:00.45 | - | 0 |
| 3.24L | $0.00 | |
| 4/14 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN 23 | $30,000.00 | Scone | 1100m | Good 4 | Regan Bayliss | 55kg | 1:03.89 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Ashley Morgan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Taree Mdn March 10 over 1250m, soft track; 5 len behind O'britzelle with 57kg at $3.90. First up last campaign second last in a small field at Wyong Prov 4yo+ Mdn-Sw February 21 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind The Netball Queen with 57kg at $6.50. Finds an easier assignment to launch this campaign.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 800m | Soft | Ashley Morgan | 0:47.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 800m | Good | Ashley Morgan | 0:48.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | 17 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Taree | 1250m | Soft 6 | Shannen Llewellyn | 57kg | 1:15.38 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/5 | 21/02/2026 | 238 | MDN 4U | $45,000.00 | Wyong | 1000m | Good 4 | Lee Magorrian | 57kg | 0:58.33 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/9 | 28/06/2025 | 11 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Shannen Llewellyn | 54kg | 1:13.88 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 17/06/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ashley Morgan | 55kg | 0:57.27 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run faded in the straight 5th of 11 in a Mdn at Beaumont (Newcastle) on October 26 over 1350m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Stunning Future with 55kg at $20. Before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 14 in a Super Mdn-Sw at this track on October 9 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Letterman with 59kg at $41. One for the wider exotics.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 26/10/2026 | 17 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Newcastle | 1350m | Soft 5 | Shannen Llewellyn | 55kg | 1:22.01 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $20.00 |
| 5/14 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1200m | Soft 5 | Shannen Llewellyn | 59kg | 1:11.17 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/09/2026 | 32 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Scone | 1100m | Good 4 | Jess Taylor | 56kg | 1:04.18 | 6-5-10 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/08/2026 | 8 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Tuncurry | 1400m | Soft 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | 59kg | 1:27.64 | 3-2-5 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/08/2026 | 16 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Wyong | 1350m | Soft 5 | Shannen Llewellyn | 57kg | 1:18.97 | 1-2-8 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 31/07/2026 | 13 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1206m | Soft 6 | Shannen Llewellyn | 59kg | 1:12.75 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 800m | Soft | Jess Taylor | 0:49.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.09L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1000m | Good | Mollie Fitzgerald | 1:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.59L | $0.00 |