18+ Gamble responsibly. Set a limit and stick to it. Odds correct at time of publishing · Thu, 24 Sept 2026

Taree (NSW) – Heavy 8

R1
Cool Zousain has impressed at the trials and looks perfectly placed to make a winning debut from the inside draw, while Harvey’s Turn brings solid exposed form after a strong debut placing. Powerful Tune has trialled well for a leading stable and appeals as another key chance.

Selections

  1. Cool Zousain ($1.40)
  2. Harvey’s Turn ($4.60)
  3. Powerful Tune ($8.50)
  4. Pivotal Miss ($126.00)

R2
Bonjour Bill looks ready to break through after another strong run at Taree and clearly handles wet conditions. Fashion Spree continues to race consistently, while Dynamic Diva and Miss Como both map to get every chance in an open maiden.

Selections

  1. Bonjour Bill ($4.20)
  2. Fashion Spree ($5.50)
  3. Dynamic Diva ($5.00)
  4. Miss Como ($7.00)

R3
Still Rising has returned with excellent trial form and looks set for a big first-up performance. Yes Arnie has been racing honestly all campaign, while Dam Impact and Dancing Tilda both have upside in a race lacking depth.

Selections
3. Still Rising ($2.30)
6. Yes Arnie ($4.40)
11. Dam Impact ($12.00)
2. Dancing Tilda ($7.50)

R4
Prince Is Game drops sharply in grade and gets a suitable setup to bounce back. Fighting Magnus is capable of much better at this level, while Deep Drive has been racing consistently and gets blinkers on.

Selections
7. Prince Is Game ($2.20)
2. Fighting Magnus ($4.60)
4. Deep Drive ($5.50)
3. Gran Caballo ($34.00)

R5
Rich Star is chasing four straight wins after another dominant display at Grafton and looks hard to stop again. Iron Hat is the danger with his strong finishing burst, while Super Freds and Decisive Lass can improve sharply back to country grade.

Selections
2. Rich Star ($2.80)

  1. Iron Hat ($5.50)
  2. Super Freds ($4.00)
  3. Decisive Lass ($7.50)

R6
Showtime Shadow has been holding his form well and should get every opportunity despite the draw. Rose Water gets a major class drop here, while Dark Justice and Lantau Island both have improvement in them.

Selections

  1. Showtime Shadow ($2.60)
  2. Rose Water ($3.20)
  3. Dark Justice ($8.00)
  4. Lantau Island ($12.00)

R7
On My Command was dominant on debut and looks capable of going back-to-back. Deebee’s Girl can improve sharply with the gear change, while Homeland and Territories Spirit both appeal as strong value hopes late in the day.

Selections
5. On My Command ($2.10)
8. Deebee’s Girl ($5.50)
14. Homeland ($10.00)
7. Territories Spirit ($15.00)

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