Gawler – 13/5/2026
Summary of Best Bets
Best Bet – R7 (1) Fussy As
Next Best – R4 (8) Morlaix
Track
- Overcast conditions are forecast but little rain is expected, with the track likely to be presented as a Soft 5
- The rail pushes out from the previous meeting and will be in the True from 1700m-1500m and +3m the remainder
- In wet conditions the track may play off rails in the straight, giving a slight advantage to runners who can get forwards, though not expecting a savage leader’s bias
Stats that matter
- Young trainer Justin Pickering brings two good chances to this meeting and his stable has a strong record at this track with a winning strike rate of 20.4% and a POT return of +48.2%
- Tala Hutchinson continues to be a profitable apprentice for punters to follow, having ridden 21 winners in her last 100 rides with a POT return of +43.6%. She also has a POT return of +63.7% at this track alone from 40 rides
Race by race overview
Race 1
(6) Winning All Round has made a consistent start to his career with two placings from two runs so far. He looks close to a win and finds a potentially easier race here today. He can push forward and control the race tempo, which will help him see out the trip strongly.
(2) Starcho Libre rises sharply in distance after his last run at Bordertown. Needs to find some improvement but jumping from barrier 1 could give him a soft run on speed.
(10) Friend In Me is another who looks likely to improve rising in distance. She has no weight on her back which should help late.
(11) Minimise showed improvement rising in distance last start and going up again here will suit, though the wide barrier will make it tricky early and she will need some luck.
Selections:
6 Winning All Round
2 Starcho Libre
10 Friend In Me
11 Minimise
Suggested Bet: No Bet
Race 2
(2) Goldfields Grey resumes and looks the likely leader of the race jumping from barrier 1. He may be better suited over further but with a soft run can pinch this.
(6) Vamore showed good improvement last start to run into second behind a strong winner and maps for an even better run here so could hold a prominent position.
(1) Danny’s Dilemma makes his debut today. He comes from a strong stable and trialed well recently so could be capable of a strong first-up performance.
(8) Took Gardner is also on debut here, he has taken time to get to the track with what appears an interrupted first preparation but has won a recent trial which suggests he is past those potential issues.
Selections:
2 Goldfields Grey
6 Vamore
1 Danny’s Dilemma
8 Took Gardner
Suggested Bet: No bet
Race 3
(5) Baroness Du Lac was met with good market support in her debut run at Murray Bridge where she finished fourth in a potentially stronger rated Maiden. She has since had a tick-over trial at Oakbank that she won, so gets here in good order and can break through in this grade.
(9) Maldivica has had plenty of chances so far in her career, but she looks as close to a win as she has in recent runs with good performances in stronger races. This looks a winnable race and she maps well jumping from barrier 4.
(1) Emotive improved last start when running second over this track and distance behind a smart winner. She is fitter third-up now so could prove tougher to catch this time.
(10) Patanjali made a moderate debut at Sale last year and went straight to the paddock. She resumes off a long spell but her recent trials were good, suggesting she can return an improved runner and perform better in a race that looks easier than her debut.
Selections:
5 Baroness Du Lac
9 Maldivica
1 Emotive
10 Patanjali
Suggested Bet: No Bet
Race 4
(8) Morlaix had genuine excuses for her finishing position last start after losing her rider. Her form prior to that run was consistent and in stronger races than what she faces here today. She does not win often but has won previously at this track and trip, so expecting she will bounce back today.
(2) Causeweluvadelaide has won two of her last three starts including a big win last time over this same track and distance. She only rises slightly in grade and weight so expect she can be right around the mark again.
(3) Maxildo ran into the placings when resuming here at Gawler and has a good record at the track. He jumps from barrier 1 so should be forward in the run and in an ideal position.
(7) Magic Princess improved to run into the placings last start when dropping in grade. She remains in a similar grade today and maps positively so could figure with the right run.
Selections:
8 Morlaix
2 Causeweluvadelaide
3 Maxildo
7 Magic Princess
Suggested Bet: (8) Morlaix – Win
Race 5
(3) Aitch D’Amico is a consistent stayer who put in a big performance last start to run a close second when up in grade at Morphettville on Derby Day. He drops back in level for this and is fit, so should be competitive again in a race that looks much easier.
(1) Fiora Blue has won two of her three runs this prep and gets here to Gawler where she has won previously over this same set up. If she holds her recent form she should prove hard to beat again in favourable conditions.
(5) Eaglelou should find this an easier race than what he contested last start and could be set up to be running over the top of his rivals late if there is plenty of speed engaged.
(6) Sir Randolph should be better suited dropping in grade today. He gets in light at the weights after an apprentice claim so should have no issues rising in distance.
Selections:
3 Aitch D’Amico
1 Fiora Blue
5 Eaglelou
6 Sir Randolph
Suggested Bet: No Bet
Race 6
This looks the toughest race of the day to have confidence in given the messy race map it appears to have.
If (2) Territorian looks to lead again today he will likely be better suited back in distance and dropping in grade could bring improvement if he can overcome the awkward barrier.
(10) Everythingisautumn won well last start at Bordertown and, with an apprentice claim, comes into this carrying less weight which should help her see out the rise in distance.
(3) Flyway looks a chance to get back to his better form now he rises to a suitable distance and gets third-up into the prep. He can improve, though the wide barrier makes it awkward.
(11) Loca Bella does not win often, but the slight rise in distance today should suit and gives her every chance to be running on strongly late.
Selections:
2 Territorian
10 Everythingisautumn
3 Flyway
11 Loca Bella
Suggested Bet: No Bet
Race 7
(1) Fussy As settled on speed in a fast-run race last start which took its toll late and saw him run over in the concluding stages. He can bounce back today with a much better set up as he jumps from a low barrier and looks likely to get a softer time out in front. At peak fitness third-up and with a kinder run expected, he should prove tough to catch.
(3) All Shot is a last start winner in a similar grade. He has confidence now and only rises 1kg in weight so expect he could be around the mark again if he holds his form.
(2) It’s Only Magic can improve today dropping back in distance and down in grade, though he needs luck from the wide barrier.
(4) Rocktagon has run into the placings in his last two starts and both runs were in similar level races. If he can hold his recent form he should be around the mark again.
Selections:
1 Fussy As
3 All Shot
2 It’s Only Magic
4 Rocktagon
Suggested Bet: (1) Fussy As – Win
