Commenting on the winter successes of various jockeys and trainers, IASbet.com bookmaker Mark Read believes that punters need to look beyond horse form when searching for winners during the colder, and wetter, months.

“Every now and again it pays to take a different approach to winter racing, and focus on trainers and jockeys over horses. The resurgence of master-trainer Brian Mayfield Smith in Melbourne last week is a prime example, he prepared the return to form of At The Crease and Monash Stakes runner up Gran Sasso. His stable is definitely worth putting in the black book over the next few weeks,” said Read.

“In Brisbane, Tony Noonan impressed, guiding Jacqueline Rouge to a prominent victory. He also trained the Tattersall’s Mile runner-up Ab Almalik. In fact, all the way up the East Coast of Australia, Tony is enjoying tremendous success, making his campaigns well worth following.”