Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Wednesday 14 May 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 9 races at Ipswich. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Lightly-raced mare from leading Maher stable showing clear progression through recent starts. Last start second at similar level suggests ready to win. Gets perfect setup from barrier 4 with proven rider and should get ideal run in transit. Clear class edge on rivals.
Consistent gelding who has been around the mark without winning. Has experience at track/distance and draws perfectly for this. Michael Rodd booking a positive and should get every chance from barrier 1. Main danger to favorite.
Mare showing improvement in recent starts with good effort last time out. Gets in well at weights and has strong rider booking. Barrier 3 gives options and should be running on strongly late.
Has shown ability in similar grade and gets conditions to suit. Barrier 2 gives options and stable can improve them.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Convo | 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C Maher | 56kg | $1.55 |
| 2nd | 1 | Grape Expectations | 1 | Michael Rodd | P L Shailer | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Savea | 2 | Ben Ahrens | 58kg | $12.00 | |
| 4th | 4 | Lady Matilda | 3 | Ms G Cartwright | I A Livingstone | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Sacred Shikoba | 6 | Wayne O''Connell | D & G Lane | 56kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Sibeila | 5 | Adin Thompson | L J Mayfield-Smith | 56kg |
Progressive filly showing strong form progression with three consecutive placings. Gets in well at the weights and maps to get a perfect midfield position. The Gollan stable is firing and the step up in distance looks ideal based on recent racing patterns.
Showed ability last start when third over similar trip. The addition of blinkers should sharpen him up and barrier 1 gives options. Chris Waller stable placement suggests ready to peak.
Lightly raced filly showing good progression. The step up in distance looks suitable based on recent racing patterns and gets in light. Blinkers go on and stable very good with this type.
Has been racing consistently with strong form around similar company. The wide barrier is a concern but likely to get back and run on strongly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Think Like Paddy | 9 | M J Dunn | 58kg | $11.00 | |
| 2nd | 7 | Dubias Miss | 15 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 56kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 11 | Stromboli Delight | 4 | Ceejay Graham | R L Heathcote | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Forever Fortune | 1 | C J Waller | 58kg | $8.00 | |
| 5th | 6 | Tulong | 10 | Dale Smith | Jason Edwards | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Pear Bellini | 17 | C J Waller | 56kg | $14.00 | |
| 7th | 10 | Some Girls | 8 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Henley Room | 7 | Justin Huxtable | Chris Anderson | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Chayse ''n'' Leisa | 5 | Ms G Cartwright | S J Morrisey | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Hideyoshi | 6 | Cody Collis | M A Currie | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Rothelly | 2 | P P Jenkins | 56kg | $26.00 | |
| 12th | 14 | Koojan | 12 | C J Waller | 58kg | $81.00 | |
| Scr | 12 | Volcanic Park | 11 | Michael Rodd | P L Shailer | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Will It Snow | 16 | S B Laming | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Rotate | 14 | Diane Murphy | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Rippington | 13 | C J Waller | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Elite Power | 3 | N Callow | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg |
Has shown adaptability to soft ground and carries weight well. Drawn wide but has tactical speed to overcome. Schweida/Graham combination firing and natural improvement expected second-up.
First starter from strong stable with significant gear changes suggesting professional preparation. Maloney booking a strong pointer and weight scale advantageous.
Track specialist with strong place record and proven soft track ability. Gets in well at weights and maintains consistent form. Lang claims valuable weight relief and drawn to get good run midfield.
Well drawn to utilize tactical speed and gets in well after claim.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Guac On | 9 | Ceejay Graham | K M Schweida | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Green Spring | 8 | Ryan Maloney | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Ritualize | 1 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | S W Kendrick | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Shortcut | 7 | Angela Jones | M J Dunn | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Spoilt Rotten | 6 | Emily Lang | Michael Nolan | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Yuna Is Pierata | 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 7 | Insta Worthy | 2 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Cat Call | 5 | Boris Thornton | Gary Doughty | 58kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Euphoric Miss | 3 | Desleigh Forster | 55kg |
Progressive gelding showing strong improvement, placed in both soft track attempts including last start at this track/distance. Gets weight relief with claim and maps to get ideal run just off pace.
Well-bred gelding from strong stable showing ability in limited starts. Fresh form includes placing and gear changes suggest ready to improve. Maps to get good run from barrier and stable confident.
Consistent gelding with strong place record including last start second at track/distance. Wide barrier a concern but has tactical speed to overcome.
Mare from strong stable with good fresh record and proven soft track ability. Gets significant weight relief and recent trials suggesting ready to improve.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | King Boom | 6 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 58.5kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 12 | Avior | 4 | Sean Cormack | T B Thomas | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Snitzond | 15 | Josh Oliver | 60kg | $11.00 | |
| 4th | 10 | Private Equity | 11 | N Callow | David Vandyke | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Easy Love | 7 | David Vandyke | 58kg | $18.00 | |
| 6th | 15 | Boots With The Fur | 2 | Ms G Heinrich | 60kg | $21.00 | |
| 7th | 5 | Xtra La Vita | 9 | B Wheeler | R L Heathcote | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Alarming | 1 | Damien Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 60kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Poroto | 3 | Boris Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Flash Drive | 5 | R G Lipp | 54.5kg | $21.00 | |
| 11th | 11 | Ikuma | 8 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Suspicious Love | 10 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 7 | For Better | 14 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Happy Wins | 12 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Miss Wanted | 13 | Montanna Savva | Michael Frappell | 58kg |
Brings the strongest form credentials with a recent win and consistent performances against similar opposition. Well drawn to utilize tactical speed and proven ability to handle all track conditions. The weight is offset by natural class advantage.
Well weighted and should get suitable tempo to showcase finishing burst. Tactical versatility allows options from barrier.
Brings solid provincial form and well weighted to be competitive. Drawn to get ideal run and proven ability in similar conditions. Some query at class level but racing well enough to feature.
Should get suitable tempo and conditions to showcase finishing ability.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | New Joy | 8 | Michael Nolan | 59.5kg | $5.00 | |
| 2nd | 2 | Twyford | 5 | J J Hubbard | 60.5kg | $12.00 | |
| 3rd | 1 | Quothquan | 4 | J Dann | 62kg | $2.80 | |
| 4th | 7 | Rashford | 3 | Chris & Corey Munce | 58kg | $4.80 | |
| 5th | 10 | Fearless Thinking | 7 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Speed Map | 6 | Ben Ahrens | 59kg | $26.00 | |
| 7th | 8 | Bitoftheblarney | 10 | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $19.00 | |
| 8th | 5 | Too Hard To Refuse | 1 | Desleigh Forster | 59.5kg | $5.50 | |
| 9th | 3 | Hallside Martini | 9 | Jason Edwards | 59.5kg | $41.00 | |
| Scr | 9 | Monte Outlander | 2 | N Mayfield-Smith | 55.5kg |
Progressive type dropping significantly in class after competing well in stronger races. Maps to get a nice run midfield with cover and has proven ability to handle soft tracks.
Lightly raced 3yo filly showing good progression through the grades. Main query is class rise but compensated by weight advantage.
Talented mare from leading stable who can race prominently from barrier 6. Has strong fresh record and proven ability at this level. The weight is a slight concern but compensated by tactical versatility and proven class.
Consistent performer who drops significantly in weight and comes off a strong last start second. Has proven ability on soft tracks and maps to get a nice run midfield.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Super Chilled | 6 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Spill The Secret | 5 | R Dolan | M J Lakey | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Canadian Express | 3 | Michael Morrison | 54kg | $26.00 | |
| 4th | 3 | Downey | 8 | Cody Collis | M A Currie | 54.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Texas Fireball | 13 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 13 | Misting | 1 | Angela Jones | David Vandyke | 52kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 11 | La Cometa | 2 | Nikita Mc Lean | S A Dwyer | 54kg | $3.90 |
| 8th | 7 | Cape Crusader | 7 | Emily Lang | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 53.5kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Tyndrum Gold | 9 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Bringme | 10 | B D Azel | 54kg | $101.00 | |
| 11th | 6 | Better Be Nordy | 4 | R L Heathcote | 55kg | $17.00 | |
| Scr | 4 | Genetic Freak | 12 | Adam Campton | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Azuki | 11 | J Dann | 54kg |
Gets in light and has proven ability in similar conditions. Recent runs suggest she's ready to peak and the expected moderate-fast tempo should suit her racing pattern.
Consistent galloper with strong win/place record and proven ability on soft tracks. Recent form has been solid and gets significant weight relief. Drawn awkwardly but has tactical speed to overcome.
Quality sprinter with strong fresh record and proven ability in similar conditions. Wide barrier and top weight are concerns but class edge could prove decisive. Recent trials suggesting return to form.
Progressive type with strong track statistics and proven ability in conditions. Gets in light and recent win suggests ready for class rise.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Flag Hall | 11 | R Dolan | D L Freedman | 52kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Holy Racket | 9 | Angela Jones | M A Currie | 52kg | |
| 3rd | 1 | Nettuno | 15 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 59kg | $4.40 |
| Scr | 2 | Wanda Rox | 4 | N Callow | L J Hatch | 57.5kg | |
| 5th | 11 | Avone | 13 | Ms G Cartwright | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 52kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Ralphie | 6 | Damien Thornton | Gary Doughty | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Bring Me Kash | 7 | Ron Stewart | S B Lee | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 13 | The Lucky Alien | 14 | Ceejay Graham | Gregory Cornish | 52kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 3 | Hardware Lane | 1 | B Wheeler | J C Smerdon | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Zouperb | 8 | Emily Lang | Adam Campton | 54kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Bews | 12 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | S W Kendrick | 54kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Economics | 2 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Super Daisy | 5 | T N Miller | 52kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Enuff Pills | 10 | Tenille Ranger | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Te Pani | 3 | Indiana Turner | 54kg |
Mare dropping sharply in class after competing well in stronger company. Has excellent soft track credentials and maps to get a perfect stalking position behind likely strong tempo. The weight is manageable given the class relief and Emily Lang knows her well.
Consistent mare who handles soft ground well and gets in light. The wide gate is offset by her tactical versatility and D Thornton's booking is a big plus. Recent form is better than it looks on paper and she should be strong late.
Progressive type coming off a strong last start win. Gets a perfect run from barrier 5 and has shown ability on soft tracks. The class rise is the query but appears to have more upside than most and should get every chance from the draw.
Mare who maps to get a nice run midfield from good draw. The light weight after claim is a big advantage and stable is in form. Recent form is better than it looks and likely strong tempo will suit her finishing style.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Aldolfito | 11 | Boris Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Party Spirit | 4 | Ceejay Graham | R L Heathcote | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Give Giggles | 13 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Restonica | 5 | Pat W Webster | 58.5kg | $3.50 | |
| 5th | 16 | Indaza | 6 | T J Gollan | 52.5kg | $19.00 | |
| 6th | 13 | Oberoi Princess | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 53kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Huss On First | 14 | Ms G Cartwright | P J Minter | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Boondocks | 12 | David Vandyke | 56.5kg | $17.00 | |
| 9th | 15 | Diana''s Affair | 8 | K M Schweida | 55.5kg | $51.00 | |
| 10th | 11 | Cartwheels | 15 | Damien Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 11th | 1 | Stanislaus | 10 | Jake Bayliss | Jack Bruce | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 8 | The Gambling Greek | 1 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 13th | 7 | Tarps | 2 | Jade Hampson | S J Morrisey | 53.5kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Too Hard To Refuse | 3 | Desleigh Forster | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Simply Excels | 16 | T J Gollan | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Salt Lake Betty | 9 | Desleigh Forster | 54.5kg |
Fresh specialist who excels at this track. Gets significant weight relief from last win and maps to get perfect run behind likely strong tempo. Has proven competitive at this level previously and stable timing run perfectly for return.
Progressive type hitting peak fitness at right time. Gets perfect run from good draw and carries lightweight. Recent form strong and should handle step up in class with conditions to suit.
Classy mare with strong fresh record and proven performer at this level. Wide barrier a concern but likely strong tempo should allow her to work into race. Will be strong late if gets clear running.
Coming off strong last start second and gets significant weight drop. Drawn to get good run and will handle track conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | I Am A Marvel | 6 | B Wheeler | R L Heathcote | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Lumens Lenny | 2 | Ms G Cartwright | S J Morrisey | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 17 | Poseidon Ruler | 5 | Chris & Corey Munce | 60kg | $4.80 | |
| 4th | 10 | Casrock | 17 | K M Schweida | 58kg | $16.00 | |
| 5th | 1 | Girl | 15 | Emily Lang | Jack Bruce | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Smart Recognition | 3 | Chris Anderson | 56.5kg | $31.00 | |
| 7th | 4 | Last Chance Saloon | 4 | David Vandyke | 60kg | $17.00 | |
| 8th | 18 | Couples Retreat | 10 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54.5kg | $6.50 | |
| 9th | 14 | Spirit Of Nurai | 8 | M W Goodwin | 55kg | $21.00 | |
| 10th | 12 | Moon Sweeper | 13 | Damien Thornton | M J Dunn | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Midori Beauty | 7 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Luton Hoo | 12 | David Vandyke | 58.5kg | $20.00 | |
| Scr | 3 | Fighting Idol | 14 | Justin P Stanley | Neil Hocking | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Too Hard To Refuse | 11 | Desleigh Forster | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Simply Excels | 16 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Diana''s Affair | 9 | K M Schweida | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Mayne | 1 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Boom Court | 18 | Indiana Turner | 56kg |
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