Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Friday 16 May 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Townsville. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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First starter from strong stable showing promising signs. Well drawn to utilize early speed and likely to find the front in a fast-tempo race. Weight advantage and strong jockey booking suggest readiness to perform.
Returns from spell with strong prior form in higher grade. Proven soft track performer dropping significantly in class. Well drawn with good tactical options and weight relief. Fresh legs could be advantage in testing conditions.
Consistent performer who should appreciate the soft conditions. Gets in light and has strong jockey booking. Recent form solid without winning but should be suited by likely strong tempo. Draw requires some luck but has finishing ability.
Consistent placegetter who always runs on strongly. Well drawn to get good position and has proven soft track ability. Top weight is a concern but has earned it through consistency.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Flying Animo | 5 | McKenzie Apel | Ricky Vale | 56kg | $1.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Secret Boom | 7 | Ashley Butler | J H Manzelmann | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Umabett | 4 | Nathan Thomas | G W Dickson | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Uris | 8 | Rachel Shred | A G Malliff | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Spirited | 3 | Justin P Stanley | S J Royes | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Webs | 6 | Jackson Murphy | Ms M Preston | 54kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Makeminemilo | 1 | Isabella Teh | A M Comerford | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Chargin'' | 2 | Olivia Kendal | Patrick McGuire | 57kg | $16.00 |
Consistent performer who has been knocking on the door with multiple placings. The soft track is some query but has performed well in similar conditions. Maps to get perfect run just off pace.
Progressive mare in great form with three consecutive placings including last start second. Gets in light, draws well and has strong track stats. The class rise is offset by weight advantage and improving profile.
Fresh runner with good first-up stats and perfect inside draw. Stanley booking significant and recent trial work encouraging. Main query is class rise but offset by good barrier and likely race pattern.
Interesting runner fresh from spell dropping sharply in grade. Previous form at similar level was strong and gets in well at weights.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Amnesty | 2 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Keep On Running | 5 | Sean Cormack | Terry McGovern | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Super Fast | 1 | Justin P Stanley | T Button | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 4 | Spirit Of Giving | 3 | Ashley Butler | Graham R Hughes | 57.5kg | $2.30 |
| 5th | 3 | Strategist | 6 | Adam Sewell | Ms J Ryan | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Gabby''s Ready | 4 | Wanderson D''Avila | Matthew McGuire | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Bella Ace | 7 | Nathan Thomas | Cheynee Morrison | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Midas Star | 8 | Graham Kliese | Stephen Bush | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
Progressive type with strong fundamentals and proven ability at this track/distance. Recent form includes dominant wins and has shown versatility across conditions. Despite the weight, appears well placed to control race from forward position.
Well drawn to get good position and should be strong late with the light weight.
Reliable performer with strong track statistics and proven ability at the distance. Wide barrier is a concern but has tactical speed to overcome it. Place prospects look strong.
Fresh specialist with strong win rate and advantageous barrier draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Satisfied Mugs | 2 | Ashley Butler | Georgina Bourke | 62kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Carohvic | 7 | Graham Kliese | Peter Cullen | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 6 | Nev | 4 | Chris Meehan | Joshua Manzelmann | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Bang Stick | 3 | Ryan Wiggins | T Button | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 2 | Nosey Neo | 8 | Nikki Olzard | Joshua Manzelmann | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Small Town Hussler | 1 | McKenzie Apel | Michael Geaney | 52.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Supid Date | 5 | Leah Martyn | Joshua Manzelmann | 51kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Whiskey River | 6 | Justin P Stanley | Clinton Taylor | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Fabulean | 9 | Sean Cormack | Jennifer Hatfield | 54kg |
Progressive type showing excellent form progression with strong track/distance statistics. Well positioned from barrier 5 to get ideal run in midfield. Weight of 59.5kg looks manageable given recent performances.
Lightly raced improver carrying just 55kg and drawn perfectly in barrier 2. While stepping up in class, the weight advantage and tactical speed suggest he can be competitive at this level.
Consistent performer dropping back in class with strong track statistics. While carrying top weight, has shown ability to handle similar weights previously. Drawn well in barrier 4 and should get ideal run just off pace. Recent form solid without winning.
Mare with strong fresh record and proven ability on soft tracks.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | John Joseph | 9 | Ashley Butler | Georgina Bourke | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Our Turn Now | 2 | Leah Martyn | J T Wigginton | 55kg | $1.80 |
| 3rd | 3 | Acclimatise | 5 | Justin P Stanley | S J Royes | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 5 | Medal | 8 | Graham Kliese | Stephen Bush | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Love On Sunday | 7 | Rachel Shred | A G Malliff | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 6 | From This Moment | 6 | Adam Sewell | Michael Geaney | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Secret Location | 3 | Tyler Leslight | Maria Potiris | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Strathcona | 4 | Zac Sprie | Megan Purvis | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 9 | I Say Boom | 1 | Nikki Olzard | Ms M Skillington | 52kg | $21.00 |
Well-weighted with 59kg and drawn to get a perfect run just off the speed. Clear top selection.
Reliable galloper who has been racing well in similar company. Proven ability to carry weight and handle soft tracks is a big plus. Barrier and distance queries but class factor suggests he can overcome these challenges.
Lightly-raced improver who gets in well at the weights. Class rise is offset by weight advantage but wide barrier requires some luck.
Has strong track statistics and will appreciate the likely strong tempo. Gets in well at the weights and has shown ability to compete at this level when things go right.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Astra Star | 7 | Sean Cormack | Kris Hansen | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 7 | Lonhy''s Fabre | 10 | McKenzie Apel | Ricky Vale | 54.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 8 | Under The Shadow | 5 | Tasha Chambers | T Button | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Arguable | 6 | Nathan Thomas | Megan Purvis | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Head Honcho | 8 | Ryan Wiggins | T Button | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Time To Prophet | 2 | Gabrielle Semmens | Georgina Bourke | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Better Than Words | 4 | Justin P Stanley | J T Wigginton | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 8th | 9 | March Madness | 3 | Jason Taylor | Michael Geaney | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Mishani Burn | 1 | Rachel Shred | A G Malliff | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Kobayastar | 9 | Matthew McGuire | 56kg |
Fresh specialist with excellent track record who maps to get perfect run behind strong tempo. Well weighted and proven performer in similar grade. Fresh stats and soft track form suggest ready to fire first-up.
In-form galloper coming off strong placing who gets significant weight relief. Drawn awkwardly but has tactical speed to overcome. Stable in good form and retains services of top rider.
Consistent performer who rarely runs poorly. Has strong track stats and tactical speed to overcome wide gate. Top weight is a concern but class runner who should be competitive.
Progressive type coming off strong win who gets in well at weights. Drawn to get good run and stable firing.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Rubunkar | 6 | Jackson Murphy | Lachie Manzelmann | 54.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Armour Force | 8 | Nathan Thomas | S Massingham | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Reggie''s Boy | 1 | Olivia Kendal | Leslie Gordy | 52.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Beau Rain | 2 | Justin P Stanley | William Kenning | 54kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 2 | Stats | 4 | Aidan Holt | S Massingham | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Family Star | 5 | Wanderson D''Avila | Graham R Hughes | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Lidder Valley | 3 | Chris Meehan | S Massingham | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 11 | The Real Thing | 7 | Isabella Teh | A M Comerford | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Go Getaboy | 9 | Gabrielle Semmens | S J Royes | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 5 | Turbeau | 11 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 56kg | $4.20 |
| Scr | 9 | From This Moment | 10 | Michael Geaney | 54kg |
Consistent performer with strong track statistics who should get the perfect run from barrier 8. Recent form includes multiple placings in similar company and the weight relief puts him right in this. Should be suited by the anticipated strong tempo and has proven ability on soft tracks.
Lightly raced gelding who has shown ability on soft tracks and is building fitness. Recent runs suggest ready to peak and the barrier gives options. While the weight is a concern, has enough class to overcome it in this grade.
Progressive type who has shown ability at track and distance. Gets in well with the claim and should get a good run from barrier 3. While this is harder than recent assignments, has enough upside to be competitive.
Fresh specialist who maps to get the run of the race from barrier 1. Has performed well on soft tracks previously and gets in well at the weights.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Tymon | 3 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Majestic Blaze | 11 | Chris Meehan | A G Malliff | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Risky Investment | 10 | Michael Mc Donald | Ms S Royes | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Ready Tiger | 5 | Graham Kliese | A M Comerford | 60kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 4 | Looming One | 8 | Ryan Wiggins | Rhein Sewell | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 3 | It''s Been A Trek | 6 | Adam Sewell | Ms J Ryan | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Belmont Park | 4 | McKenzie Apel | Terry McGovern | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Bubbles''n''froth | 7 | Justin P Stanley | William Kenning | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Seventies Hit | 1 | Aidan Holt | Bodine Bailey | 60kg | $3.20 |
| 10th | 2 | Desert Grit | 2 | Jackson Murphy | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 60kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Our Folly | 9 | Wanderson D''Avila | Graham R Hughes | 58kg | $26.00 |
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