
The Races WA tipping competition continues to roll, with the completion of Round 5 starting the lead-up to The Pinnacles.
“TommyWaterhouse,” known off the track as Kyle Sutherland, took the top prize this week with an impressive 2,084 points.
Kyle’s tips showed sharp insight, with well-chosen winners and a daring 'Big Bet' that aimed for value.
A part-owner of 18 horses, Kyle’s passion for racing is evident and it has directly translated to his form-reading abilities.
Let's see how Kyle and the other top competitors in the WA Racing Tipping Competition are doing.
Kyle Sutherland’s Winning Tips
Race | Horse | Result | Points |
1 | Candlelight Supper | 3rd | 62 |
2 | Strideaway | 2nd | 30 |
3 | Climb on Top | 1st | 474 |
4 | Playing Rio | 1st | 540 |
5 | Generosity | 2nd | 22 |
6 | In Good Order | - | 0 |
7 | Ripper Farooq (Big Bet) | - | 0 |
8 | Casino Seventeen | 1st | 484 |
9 | Yarralea | 1st | 472 |
Kyle’s standout selections included Climb on Top (474 points), Playing Rio (540 points), and Casino Seventeen (484 points).
His Big Bet may not have paid off, but his consistent wins pushed him past the 2,000-point mark.
Round 5 Top 10 Results
Position | Tipster | Points |
1st | TommyWaterhouse | 2,084.00 |
2nd | Db123 | 2,009 |
3rd | BigWesmartin | 1,910 |
4th | Rooster3924 | 1,872.00 |
5th | Cookie2024 | 1,841 |
6th | ChandlerMcdonald17 | 1,756 |
7th | King595 | 1,616 |
8th | JimPommiePie | 1,530 |
9th | DURTYDAL | 1,447 |
10th | Cassowaryfiles | 1,433 |
Runner-up Db123 came close, scoring 2,009 points with a 'Big Bet' on Climb on Top, which yielded an incredible 1,185 points.
Those who bet big on Casino Seventeen (1,210 points) and Yarralea (1,180 points) also saw great returns, making this one of the most rewarding rounds for 'Big Bets' this season.
Overall Leaderboard
Heading into The Pinnacles, Rooster3924 now holds the top spot on the overall leaderboard with a commanding 4,656 points, thanks to consistent top finishes.
ChandlerMcdonald17 follows in second with 4,065.6 points, and Mickywil rounds out the top three with 3,994 points.
With The Pinnacles approaching, the stage is set for a massive tipping showdown.
Position | Tipster | Points |
1st | Rooster3924 | 4,656 |
2nd | ChandlerMcdonald17 | 4,065.6 |
3rd | Mickywil | 3,994 |
4th | Cassowaryfiles | 3,851 |
5th | TommyWaterhouse | 3,792 |
6th | Felderman | 3,635 |
7th | Ryan1986 | 3,554.80 |
8th | Gday24 | 3,508.80 |
9th | Whangz | 3,449 |
10th | Hilly1992 | 3,370.80 |
Notable Performances and Rising Stars
Alex Vlahos remains in the top 100, currently sitting at 91st with 2,311 points.
He is within striking distance of the top 10 and a huge end to the carnival could even see him push for first place.
Meanwhile, Britt Taylor and Lochie Taylor are gradually working their way up, showing glimpses on their proven talent.
Position | Tipster | Points |
91st | AlexVlahos1 | 2,311 |
563rd | LochieTaylor28 | 1,375.80 |
874th | BrittTaylor | 839 |