★ Top pick5th
5Stynsy
The step up to 2000m looks ideal based on recent runs and racing pattern. Gets weight relief and draws perfectly for a positive position. Main concern is first time on synthetic but breeding suggests will handle it.
Queensland · Saturday 17 May 2025
Gold Coast Polytrack tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Gold Coast Polytrack. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won1/813%
Any tip won5/863%
Top pick placed6/875%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Sakura Nights May 23 Book Now Mdn Plate
12:04 local2000mMaiden$3,000,011,680,025,300,300,000,000,000,000
Winner6. Throttle ResponseSP $5.50
2nd pick4th
1Artspace
Has shown ability on synthetic tracks and at the distance. Gets an ideal draw to position forward and drops significantly in class. Recent form has been consistent without winning but should appreciate getting back on synthetic surface.
3rd pick2nd
2Smelter
Consistent type who has placed multiple times at track and distance. Removal of blinkers could help him settle better. Maps to get a nice trail midfield and should be strong late. Main query is carrying top weight but has earned it with consistency.
Value pick3rd
4Sethfire
Lightly raced improver from top stable showing good progression in recent starts. Gets significant weight relief and maps to get perfect run from barrier. Untested at track/distance but breeding suggests will handle both.
- 1st6Throttle ResponseB Lerena$5.50
- 2nd2SmelterJai Williams$14.00
- 3rd4SethfireRyan Wiggins$5.50
- 4th1ArtspaceFional Sandkuhl$7.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Throttle Response | 4 | B Lerena | C J Waller | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Smelter | 7 | Jai Williams | Nicole Luke | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Sethfire | 6 | Ryan Wiggins | K A Lees | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Artspace | 2 | Fional Sandkuhl | L J Gough | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Stynsy | 1 | Luke Dempsey | Jack Bruce | 58kg | $1.75 |
| 6th | 7 | Lilica Ebet | 9 | Michael Hellyer | Vishan Venkaya | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Polly Princess | 3 | Madeleine Wishart | Ms O Cairns | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Neo Vici | 5 | Adin Thompson | J A Gilmore | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Reel Graceful | 8 | Amy Graham | Lili Park | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Strong Latte | 10 | Jade Hampson | Shannon Manwarring | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
Silks Under The Stars May 23 (Bm65)
12:39 local1200mBenchmark 65$2,800,011,560,024,800,300,000,000,000,000
Winner4. ViervilleSP $6.50
★ Top pick3rd
1King Spirit
Well-placed by trainer and gets the services of in-form Montana Philpot. Despite the wide gate, has tactical versatility and should get a good run just off the speed.
2nd pickScratched
6Bengal Diamond
Coming back from stronger metropolitan grade and gets significant weight relief. Inside draw should allow her to settle closer from barrier 4. Recent form better than it looks on paper and the gear changes could spark improvement.
3rd pick6th
2Bonfire Spark
Brings solid provincial form and gets conditions to suit. While untested on synthetic, racing pattern suggests should handle surface. Has tactical speed to overcome moderate barrier and recent form suggests ready to win.
Value pick2nd
7Aquatier
Represents excellent value given previous synthetic track success and perfect barrier draw. Gets in light and the addition of blinkers could spark improvement. Recent form better than it appears and should get perfect run from inside gate.
- 1st4ViervilleCobi Vitler$6.50
- 2nd7AquatierMichael Hellyer$4.60
- 3rd1King SpiritMontana Philpot$2.10
- 4th5Mishani SuspectLuke Dempsey$18.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Vierville | 2 | Cobi Vitler | B F Cavanough | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Aquatier | 1 | Michael Hellyer | Gary Doughty | 54.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | King Spirit | 7 | Montana Philpot | S W Kendrick | 60kg | $2.10 |
| 4th | 5 | Mishani Suspect | 5 | Luke Dempsey | Donna Stanbridge | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Explosive Power | 3 | B Lerena | Allan Chau | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Bonfire Spark | 6 | Madeleine Wishart | Ms O Cairns | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Bengal Diamond | 4 | Jai Williams | Adam Campton | 55kg |
Happy 60th Birthday Kim Wilson (Bm58)
13:14 local1540mBenchmark 58$2,800,011,560,024,800,300,000,000,000,000
Winner1. HulkamaniaSP $4.60
★ Top pick2nd
5Grand Crusader
Well weighted after the claim and maps to get an ideal run just off the speed. Has proven synthetic track ability and should be suited by the likely genuine tempo.
2nd pickWon
1Hulkamania
Track specialist who brings strong form credentials. Has proven ability to carry weight and should get a nice trail despite wide draw. The likely genuine tempo will suit and has tactical versatility to adapt.
3rd pick5th
3Birmingham
Brings strong synthetic track credentials and gets in well at the weights after the claim. Drawn to get a nice run and should be suited by genuine tempo. Main query is getting clear running from back in the field.
Value pickScratched
8Maple Door
Should get a nice run from barrier and will be suited by genuine tempo.
- 1st1HulkamaniaCorey Sutherland$4.60
- 2nd5Grand CrusaderCobi Vitler$2.80
- 3rd9SuprendreMichael Hellyer$61.00
- 4th6SpillsRyan Wiggins$8.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Hulkamania | 10 | Corey Sutherland | Adam Campton | 63kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Grand Crusader | 9 | Cobi Vitler | Jay Bellamy | 57.5kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Suprendre | 2 | Michael Hellyer | Phil Bobic | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Spills | 6 | Ryan Wiggins | G C Kilner | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Birmingham | 3 | Colleen Krahnen | M A Palmer | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 4 | Palantus | 4 | S Rutledge | Ms G Heinrich | 60.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Lord Vader | 11 | S Champkin | Angela Plumb | 52kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Flying Bat | 5 | Fional Sandkuhl | Allan Chau | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Pauli | 7 | L D Wanless | 54kg | $81.00 | |
| 10th | 7 | Weekend Artist | 1 | Jai Williams | Ms L Small | 58kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Maple Door | 8 | Adin Thompson | Jimmy Downes | 57kg |
Club Tamborine (Bm58)
13:49 local1540mBenchmark 58$2,800,011,560,024,800,300,000,000,000,000
Winner2. Capital BossSP $2.25
★ Top pickWon
2Capital Boss
Brings the strongest track/distance credentials with multiple placings here and strong recent form. Well weighted after claim and drawn to get clear running.
2nd pick2nd
1Ambassadors
Brings strong recent form and gets significant weight relief with the claim. Tactical versatility helps overcome wide gate and class drop suggests ready to win. Main query is synthetic track experience but overall profile fits.
3rd pick4th
8Whomsonever
Lightly raced improver drawn perfectly to get the run of the race. Weight advantage significant and recent form suggests ready to peak. Main query is class rise but offset by natural improvement.
Value pick3rd
3Quest Of Quests
Well weighted and should be ready to peak third-up.
- 1st2Capital BossJai Williams$2.25
- 2nd1AmbassadorsCorey Sutherland$5.50
- 3rd3Quest Of QuestsMadeleine Wishart$10.00
- 4th8WhomsoneverRyan Wiggins$5.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Capital Boss | 11 | Jai Williams | Jay Bellamy | 61kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 1 | Ambassadors | 7 | Corey Sutherland | Jack Bruce | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Quest Of Quests | 9 | Madeleine Wishart | Ms O Cairns | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Whomsonever | 2 | Ryan Wiggins | Kurt Goldman | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 4 | As Expected | 10 | Michael Hellyer | Peter Robl | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Fast Da | 3 | B Lerena | D L Freedman | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Come On Eileen | 8 | Ms G Cartwright | Josh Sweeney | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Bauhaus | 6 | Amy Graham | Holly Penfold | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Prometio Mas | 1 | Cobi Vitler | Ruby Chatterton | 52kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Midnight In Austin | 4 | Adin Thompson | Lane Sharrock | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Better Not Bitter | 5 | Danny Peisley | Owen Glue | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
Happy 50th Birthday Kathryn Mdn Plate
14:24 local1100mMaiden$3,000,011,680,025,300,300,000,000,000,000
Winner8. Capital DivaSP $2.80
★ Top pick3rd
4Stop The Tape
Gets all favors from barrier 2 with a nice weight and should get the perfect trailing position behind likely leaders. The synthetic is unknown but breeding suggests will handle it.
2nd pick2nd
5Tarmac
Consistent gelding who has placed at the track and brings solid recent form. Should get a good run from barrier 4 and has shown ability to finish strongly. The weight is a slight concern but compensated by experience and reliability.
3rd pick8th
3Smackeroony
First starter from strong stable with good jockey booking. Drawn perfectly to get every chance and breeding suggests will handle synthetic surface.
Value pickWon
8Capital Diva
Fresh specialist who has placed at track previously. By Capitalist so should handle synthetic and gets in well at weights. Represents good each-way value.
- 1st8Capital DivaB Lerena$2.80
- 2nd5TarmacMichael Hellyer$2.70
- 3rd4Stop The TapeS Champkin$4.20
- 4th7Bella SpiritoColleen Krahnen$81.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Capital Diva | 12 | B Lerena | Gary Doughty | 56kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Tarmac | 4 | Michael Hellyer | Chris Anderson | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 4 | Stop The Tape | 2 | S Champkin | Melissa Kelly | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 7 | Bella Spirito | 6 | Colleen Krahnen | Ms O Cairns | 53kg | $81.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Here''s To Power | 11 | Yvette Lewis | Gary Doughty | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Draper | 8 | Madeleine Wishart | Adam Campton | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Lady Alabama | 3 | Dylan Turner | L J Clapham | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Smackeroony | 1 | Ms G Cartwright | Chris Anderson | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Oppa | 13 | Shannon Manwarring | 58kg | $201.00 | |
| 10th | 15 | Accelerate Rapidly | 9 | Cobi Vitler | P J Wallace | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Hokitika | 10 | Corey Sutherland | Renita Beaton | 56kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Without Rhyme | 15 | Jai Williams | Peter Robl | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Leucaena | 7 | Ms O Cairns | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Spirit Seeker | 5 | Amy Graham | Ms M Brosnan | 53kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Upturn | 14 | Adam Campton | 58kg |
Silks Under The Stars Book Now (Bm58)
14:59 local2000mBenchmark 58$2,800,011,560,024,800,300,000,000,000,000
Winner7. Papal MissSP $6.50
★ Top pick3rd
1Watermelon
Proven performer on synthetic who maps to get a perfect run just off the speed. Recent win over similar trip shows he's in form and handles the weight. Strong record at track with 3 wins from 8 starts suggests he's the one to beat.
2nd pick2nd
2Got Yourself A Gun
Consistent performer who ran a close second over this course two starts back. Gets weight relief and should get a good run just behind the speed. Synthetic form reads well and the drop in class is a significant plus.
3rd pickWon
7Papal Miss
Mare with solid synthetic form including recent win. Gets in well at the weights and has proven ability at the trip. Maps to get a good run midfield and should be strong late.
Value pick10th
10Born To Be Alive
Lightly weighted runner who has been racing well in slightly easier grade. The step up in trip looks ideal and gets in with just 52kg.
- 1st7Papal MissMs G Cartwright$6.50
- 2nd2Got Yourself A GunJai Williams$4.40
- 3rd1WatermelonAdin Thompson$3.10
- 4th3Green MeadowsDanny Peisley$16.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Papal Miss | 8 | Ms G Cartwright | Vishan Venkaya | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Got Yourself A Gun | 9 | Jai Williams | Phil Bobic | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Watermelon | 11 | Adin Thompson | R H Dart | 63kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 3 | Green Meadows | 3 | Danny Peisley | Jason Patton | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Dance Babe | 10 | S Champkin | Jay Bellamy | 52kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Trapeze Torque | 2 | B Lerena | Toby Edmonds & Stephen McLean | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Security Advisor | 6 | Dylan Turner | Lane Sharrock | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Glenray''s Mate | 5 | Colleen Krahnen | Kenneth Deacon | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 13 | Nitroglycerine | 7 | B W Brown | 54kg | $21.00 | |
| 10th | 10 | Born To Be Alive | 12 | Fional Sandkuhl | Allan Chau | 52kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Bie''res | 15 | S Rutledge | W P Nugent | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Merlin''s Melody | 14 | Luke Dempsey | Michael Morrison | 57kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Vancity | 13 | Cobi Vitler | P J Wallace | 54kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Pride An'' Joy | 1 | L D Wanless | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Rudimentary | 4 | Michael Hellyer | Ms V McLennan | 54kg |
TAB We''re On (Bm68)
15:39 local1200mBenchmark 68$2,800,011,560,024,800,300,000,000,000,000
Winner11. Saratoga PowerSP $9.00
★ Top pick9th
2Spirit Of Brodie
Proven performer who maps to get perfect run just off strong tempo. Has excellent synthetic track statistics and drops significantly in weight from last start. Recent form includes strong performances in similar grade and should be peaking third-up.
2nd pick6th
9Shapin Power
Progressive mare who gets all favors from inside gate. Recent form has been excellent including strong win last start. Gets in well at weights and should get perfect run behind speed. Main query is class rise but compensated by other factors.
3rd pick2nd
5Pyrois
Consistent galloper who brings strong city form references. Gets perfect run from good draw and carries lightweight. Main query is first time on synthetic surface but breeding suggests should handle it.
Value pick10th
8Chilliwack
Track specialist who scored impressive win here last start. Gets significant weight relief and draws to get good run midfield.
- 1st11Saratoga PowerJai Williams$9.00
- 2nd5PyroisB Lerena$3.40
- 3rd3All''s FairLuke Dempsey$18.00
- 4th13Beachside Babe$14.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Saratoga Power | 13 | Jai Williams | B F Cavanough | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Pyrois | 2 | B Lerena | D L Freedman | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | All''s Fair | 10 | Luke Dempsey | Ben Hull | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Beachside Babe | 6 | David Murphy | 54kg | $14.00 | |
| 5th | 14 | Private Tender | 5 | Michael Hellyer | Peter Robl | 55.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Shapin Power | 1 | Adin Thompson | Angela Plumb | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Famous Pedrille | 4 | Danny Peisley | Gary Doughty | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Takunai | 14 | Rikki Jamieson | Jeff Dunn | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Spirit Of Brodie | 8 | Corey Sutherland | Diane Murphy | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 8 | Chilliwack | 7 | S Rutledge | Ms G Heinrich | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Mensa Maestro | 9 | Madeleine Wishart | K R Kemp | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Pagato | 16 | Cobi Vitler | Jay Bellamy | 60.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Whiskey Dancer | 15 | D L Freedman | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Zouthur | 17 | J P Wallace | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Exposition | 3 | Allan Chau | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Neoclassicism | 12 | Allan Chau | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Ferry Road | 11 | Jackson Murphy | L J Clapham | 54kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Lord Vader | 18 | Angela Plumb | 54kg |
GCTC Members Renew Now (Bm58)
16:19 local1050mBenchmark 58$2,800,011,560,024,800,300,000,000,000,000
Winner5. ZatannaSP $8.00
★ Top pick2nd
3Zouthur
Progressive type who has found form at the right time. Last start second indicates readiness and drops significantly in weight here. Drawn to get perfect run behind speed and proven on synthetic tracks.
2nd pick3rd
1I Am Voodoo
Track specialist with strong credentials at this level. Recent form has been consistent and last start second shows he's ready to win. Wide barrier is offset by tactical speed and proven ability to handle weight.
3rd pickWon
5Zatanna
Lightly raced improver who has shown good ability in recent starts. Gets in well at the weights and drawn to get a nice run. Some query at class rise but compensated by weight relief and progressive profile.
Value pick4th
6Hidden Melody
Recent form has been solid without winning and gets conditions to suit here.
- 1st5ZatannaFional Sandkuhl$8.00
- 2nd3ZouthurCobi Vitler$1.70
- 3rd1I Am VoodooColleen Krahnen$5.50
- 4th6Hidden MelodyCorey Sutherland$8.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Zatanna | 3 | Fional Sandkuhl | Matthew Hoysted | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Zouthur | 4 | Cobi Vitler | J P Wallace | 59kg | $1.70 |
| 3rd | 1 | I Am Voodoo | 14 | Colleen Krahnen | R H Dart | 64kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Hidden Melody | 2 | Corey Sutherland | Adam Campton | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Fast Fusion | 1 | Amy Graham | Phil Bobic | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Antilles Gold | 16 | Ms G Heinrich | 59kg | $101.00 | |
| 7th | 18 | Albion Square | 10 | B A Gentle | 56.5kg | $71.00 | |
| 8th | 2 | Enflamed | 18 | Madeleine Wishart | S J Morrisey | 61kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Li''l Rex | 20 | David Murphy | 58kg | $91.00 | |
| 10th | 19 | Velvet | 7 | Jade Hampson | J P Wallace | 54kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 7 | May | 19 | Dylan Turner | P L Shailer | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | All England | 6 | Michael Hellyer | Brett Owen | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Beachside Babe | 15 | David Murphy | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Kirra''s Sister | 13 | Jordan Lee | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Odette''s Orchids | 17 | D J Graham | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Circle Of Love | 9 | Ryan Wiggins | S W Kendrick | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Noble Intent | 8 | Ms G Heinrich | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Mr Polar | 5 | Morgan Butler | Morgan Butler | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Tapis Magique | 12 | J A Gilmore | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Prometio Mas | 11 | Ruby Chatterton | 54kg |
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