★ Top pick2nd
7Leveraged Buyout
Gets significant class relief here and maps to get perfect run behind speed. The Freedman stable excels with progressive types and Wilson-Taylor booking a strong pointer. Natural improvement expected.
Queensland · Friday 23 May 2025
Gold Coast tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Gold Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/729%
Any tip won5/771%
Top pick placed4/757%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
TAB We''re On Mdn Hcp
17:30 local1400mMaiden$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner3. Meet GeorgeSP $8.50
2nd pick3rd
1Nottington Prince
Consistent performer who has been racing in stronger company. Maps to get good run from inside draw and has proven ability on soft tracks.
3rd pickWon
3Meet George
Progressive type who should appreciate the step up in trip. Gear changes suggest ready to improve and has tactical speed to overcome gate. Recent form solid and should get right run behind leaders.
Value pick7th
9Solidude
Well drawn to get good run and proven on soft tracks.
- 1st3Meet GeorgeSamantha Collett$8.50
- 2nd7Leveraged BuyoutKyle Wilson-Taylor$2.20
- 3rd1Nottington PrinceR Dolan$6.00
- 4th11Lady WindermereDamien Thornton$21.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Meet George | 6 | Samantha Collett | Desleigh Forster | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Leveraged Buyout | 12 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | A & S Freedman | 57.5kg | $2.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Nottington Prince | 2 | R Dolan | Ms O Cairns | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Lady Windermere | 10 | Damien Thornton | Chris Anderson | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Artistic Endeavour | 8 | Ceejay Graham | K M Schweida | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Misha Queen | 11 | Ron Stewart | Allan Chau | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Solidude | 4 | Andrew Mallyon | Allan Chau | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Verona Affair | 9 | Emily Lang | S J Morrisey | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Casual Cat | 2 | Cobi Vitler | Jan Pritchard | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Certify | 1 | Michael Rodd | P L Shailer | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Clive''s Glory | 7 | Angela Jones | Billy Healey | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Providence | 5 | C J Waller | 57.5kg |
Margot Mallard 1 Year Memorial (Bm78)
18:00 local2213mBenchmark 78$3,800,012,100,026,800,000,000,000,000,000
Winner3. AkrotiriSP $5.00
★ Top pick5th
9Bestower
Progressive mare showing excellent form progression with strong recent placings. Gets in well at the weights and has proven soft track ability. Drawn to get an ideal run from barrier 3 and should be suited by the likely moderate tempo. Clear top selection.
2nd pick4th
2Full Of Sincerity
Consistent galloper coming off a solid placing last start. Has strong form at the distance and handles soft tracks well. Should be able to take up a forward position from the wide gate. Main danger to top pick.
3rd pick7th
5Khor
Genuine stayer with good soft track credentials. Gets in well at the weights and should appreciate the step up in distance. Drawn awkwardly but has tactical speed to overcome it. Strong place chance.
Value pick3rd
8Artful Girl
Mare with strong credentials at the trip and handles soft going well. Gets in light and should be suited by the likely tempo. Drawn wide but has tactical speed to overcome it.
- 1st3AkrotiriTahlia Fenlon$5.00
- 2nd10First InningsDamien Thornton$16.00
- 3rd8Artful GirlJag Guthmann-Chester$14.00
- 4th2Full Of SincerityCobi Vitler$5.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Akrotiri | 8 | Tahlia Fenlon | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | First Innings | 1 | Damien Thornton | C J Waller | 54.5kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Artful Girl | 9 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | K R Kemp | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Full Of Sincerity | 4 | Cobi Vitler | M J Dunn | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Bestower | 3 | Andrew Mallyon | K A Lees | 55kg | $2.25 |
| 6th | 11 | The Irish | 7 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | D L Freedman | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Khor | 10 | Ryan Maloney | Declan Maher | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Caprice Des Dieux | 5 | Leslie Tilley | S B Lee | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Ostermeier | 6 | Angela Jones | A & T Sweeney | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Davideo | 2 | Cody Collis | S Ritchie & C Murray | 59kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Tajawal | 12 | R Dolan | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Gifted Gamer | 11 | T Marshall | Jack Bruce | 52.5kg |
Magic Millions National 2yo Classic
18:30 local1000mOpen$100,000,015,999,002,180,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
Winner12. Isti StarSP $7.50
★ Top pick2nd
2Prince Tycoon
The wide barrier is offset by natural speed and Blake Shinn's expertise. Second-up off perfect spacing and looks well-weighted. Clear top selection despite some minor queries.
2nd pick5th
6Dragonne Rouge
Progressive filly who has done everything right in lower grades. Proven soft track performer with tactical speed from a good draw.
3rd pick4th
10Sisstainable
Well-bred filly from leading stable showing good progression. Recent win was strong and she handles soft ground. The wide barrier requires luck but she has tactical speed to overcome it.
Value pick7th
3Guac On
Progressive type who has won 2 of 3 starts including last start.
- 1st12Isti StarMichael Rodd$7.50
- 2nd2Prince TycoonBlake Shinn$2.70
- 3rd1Secret SortAngela Jones$41.00
- 4th10SisstainableHarry Coffey$16.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Isti Star | 1 | Michael Rodd | P L Shailer | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Prince Tycoon | 16 | Blake Shinn | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 1 | Secret Sort | 2 | Angela Jones | Donna Stanbridge | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Sisstainable | 10 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Dragonne Rouge | 6 | Andrew Mallyon | S A Dwyer | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Get Ready Lass | 3 | R Dolan | Chris Anderson | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Guac On | 13 | N Callow | K M Schweida | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Financially Famous | 11 | Jaden Lloyd | Louise White | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Amosu | 5 | Craig Williams | L F Birchley | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Mishani Extreme | 12 | Emily Lang | Donna Stanbridge | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Darn Hot Lady | 9 | Rachel King | Toby Edmonds & Stephen McLean | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 11 | All Pink | 15 | Ethan Brown | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 55kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Impact Zone | 7 | James Mc Donald | Peter Snowden | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Red Code | 4 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Scriptus Vivace | 14 | L F Birchley | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Smashing Lulu | 17 | J M Cleary | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Certified Copy | 8 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | S B Laming | 57kg |
East Coast Electrical Queensland (Bm65)
19:00 local1800mBenchmark 65$3,800,012,100,026,800,000,000,000,000,000
Winner5. Think Like PaddySP $1.85
Value pick7th
11Dubawi''s Girl
Lightly raced filly who gets in very well at the weights and has shown ability on soft tracks. The distance is the main query but breeding suggests she'll handle it.
- 1st5Think Like PaddyBlake Shinn$1.85
- 2nd3San Jose BoyDamien Thornton$4.80
- 3rd1Savannah GangsterCody Collis$11.00
- 4th7Madame LexisSean Cormack$12.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Think Like Paddy | 4 | Blake Shinn | M J Dunn | 58.5kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 3 | San Jose Boy | 7 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 1 | Savannah Gangster | 8 | Cody Collis | S W Kendrick | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Madame Lexis | 13 | Sean Cormack | Ashley & Calvin Perks | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Explosive Power | 9 | B Lerena | Allan Chau | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Airswing | 5 | Emily Lang | M J Dunn | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Dubawi''s Girl | 3 | Cobi Vitler | Matthew Hoysted | 53kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 10 | That''s You | 1 | R Dolan | J J Hubbard | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Mor Kompashyn | 10 | Rikki Jamieson | Jeff Dunn | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Chosen Legend | 6 | B J Lockwood | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | La Cometa | 12 | Michael Rodd | S A Dwyer | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Chief Of Staff | 11 | C J Waller | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Propose | 2 | Angela Jones | M A Kropp | 55.5kg |
The Donovan & Co Property Specialists Plate (C4)
19:30 local1400mClass 4$75,000,142,700,214,350,000,000,000,000,000
Winner9. Cosmic BeautySP $14.00
★ Top pick9th
3Captain Fenkel
Comes out of much stronger races and drops significantly in class while maintaining strong form. Maps to get ideal run from barrier 5 and has proven ability at the track/distance.
2nd pick2nd
4Scud
Progressive mare who has been racing well in similar company. Last start second in Listed grade reads well for this. Gets in well at the weights and handles soft ground. Main query is the wide barrier but has tactical speed to overcome it.
3rd pick5th
8Alectrona
Victorian mare with strong fresh record dropping back in class. Gets significant weight relief and draws to get good run. Main query is first time at track but stable has good record when targeting Queensland races.
Value pickWon
9Cosmic Beauty
Mare who excels on soft tracks getting significant weight relief. Wide barrier a concern but likely to get back anyway.
- 1st9Cosmic BeautyCobi Vitler$14.00
- 2nd4ScudMichael Rodd$8.00
- 3rd7Victory CommandR Dolan$31.00
- 4th5Soul LadyN Callow$16.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Cosmic Beauty | 13 | Cobi Vitler | Jeff Dunn | 53.5kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Scud | 14 | Michael Rodd | P L Shailer | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Victory Command | 6 | R Dolan | B J Lockwood | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Soul Lady | 3 | N Callow | J M Cleary | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Alectrona | 7 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Links | 4 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 10 | French Endeavour | 12 | Ceejay Graham | Billy Healey | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 13 | Zheng You | 2 | Montanna Savva | Michael Frappell | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Captain Fenkel | 5 | Damien Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 16 | Miss Busslinger | 8 | Angela Jones | K A Lees | 53kg | $3.60 |
| 11th | 1 | Adelad | 15 | Cody Collis | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Star Act | 10 | Craig Williams | L F Birchley | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 6 | Pasima | 1 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Ms G Heinrich | 57kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Artful Persuasion | 9 | Andrew Mallyon | Mitchell Beer | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Fingers Hunter | 16 | B F Cavanough | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Maragical | 11 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 53kg |
The Notorious Punters Club (Bm68)
20:00 local1200mBenchmark 68$3,800,012,100,026,800,000,000,000,000,000
Winner7. Mister BiancoSP $3.10
★ Top pickWon
7Mister Bianco
Maps to get perfect run behind likely strong tempo and should prove hard to hold out with significant class edge.
2nd pick4th
11North Of Eli
Consistent performer who ran well last start and gets in well at the weights. Should get good tempo to chase and has proven ability to finish strongly in similar grade races.
3rd pick13th
9Hellcibell
Mare with impressive win rate who handles soft going and gets in well at weights. Drawn to get nice run and should be strong through line based on previous performances at similar distances.
Value pick12th
13Provance
Fresh specialist who performs well on soft tracks and gets in with a light weight.
- 1st7Mister BiancoMichael Rodd$3.10
- 2nd14More LoveRikki Jamieson$10.00
- 3rd18VocalsDamien Thornton$61.00
- 4th11North Of EliAndrew Mallyon$9.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Mister Bianco | 2 | Michael Rodd | P L Shailer | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 14 | More Love | 9 | Rikki Jamieson | Jeff Dunn | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 18 | Vocals | 6 | Damien Thornton | Ms K Purdy | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 11 | North Of Eli | 11 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 16 | Chayse ''n'' Adam | 1 | R Dolan | L D Kelly | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 17 | Von Bee | 4 | Jaden Lloyd | S B Laming | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Bowrider | 12 | Justin P Stanley | Jay Bellamy | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Casrock | 15 | Ceejay Graham | K M Schweida | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Flying Birds | 3 | Sean Cormack | Allan Chau | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Spooky Spirit | 8 | Emily Lang | K R Kemp | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Baltray | 5 | Madeleine Wishart | L H Wheeler | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Provance | 17 | Cody Collis | S W Kendrick | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 13th | 9 | Hellcibell | 7 | Cobi Vitler | B F Cavanough | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 14th | 5 | Calcareous | 10 | Ms G Cartwright | Lauren Abbott | 59.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Pasima | 13 | Ms G Heinrich | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Gin A Tonic | 16 | S B Laming | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Yendy | 18 | M J Dunn | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Nails And Pride | 14 | Marcus Wilson | 57.5kg |
TAB Faster Vision (Bm78)
20:30 local1000mBenchmark 78$3,800,012,100,026,800,000,000,000,000,000
Winner11. Remlaps AngelSP $10.00
★ Top pick6th
2Action King
Progressive gelding with strong recent form including close second last start. Maps to get perfect run from barrier 4 and proven performer at track/distance. Well weighted and should handle conditions based on past performances. Strong winning chance.
2nd pick4th
7Enterprise Lucia
Mare with strong fresh form and proven ability on soft tracks. Gets in well at the weights and recent trial suggests fitness.
3rd pick2nd
1Chakra Boy
Talented but inconsistent gelding coming off strong last start win. Has to overcome wide draw but proven performer in this grade and handles soft tracks. Top weight makes task harder but has class to feature.
Value pickWon
11Remlaps Angel
Fresh specialist who performs well on soft tracks and gets in light. Coming off long break but stable knows how to get them ready.
- 1st11Remlaps AngelR Dolan$10.00
- 2nd1Chakra BoyJustin P Stanley$4.80
- 3rd8ArisphereAngela Jones$11.00
- 4th7Enterprise LuciaCody Collis$4.40
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Remlaps Angel | 7 | R Dolan | David Vandyke | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Chakra Boy | 2 | Justin P Stanley | Sharryn Livingstone | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 8 | Arisphere | 10 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Enterprise Lucia | 1 | Cody Collis | S W Kendrick | 54.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 9 | She''s A Rogue | 5 | Rachel King | Chris & Corey Munce | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Action King | 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | K M Schweida | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 7th | 3 | Russian Sub | 3 | Emily Lang | H R Richardson | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Tikka Ready | 6 | Jade Hampson | S J Morrisey | 54kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Simbu | 9 | Craig Williams | T J Gollan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Taltarni Fields | 11 | Ceejay Graham | K M Schweida | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Dont Call Me Honey | 8 | Damien Thornton | P L Shailer | 54kg |
TAB Mdn Hcp
21:00 local1400mMaiden$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner2. First ManSP $4.20
★ Top pickWon
2First Man
Progressive gelding showing excellent consistency with three consecutive seconds. Has strong form on soft tracks and draws to get an ideal run just off the pace.
2nd pick11th
10Miss Highfalutin
Progressive filly who has been knocking on the door. Recent form suggests ready to win and gets in well at the weights.
3rd pick6th
8Borogoru
Consistent gelding who is racing well without winning. Gets conditions to suit from good draw and Ryan Maloney booking suggests stable confidence.
Value pick12th
22Sugar Island
Consistent performer who has been racing well without winning. Gets significant weight relief and Rachel King booking suggests stable confidence. Likely to get back but should be strong late with genuine tempo likely. Represents good each-way value.
- 1st2First ManMichael Rodd$4.20
- 2nd16Saturdays GirlB Wheeler$12.00
- 3rd17National InterestEmily Lang$20.00
- 4th5Better Not ForgetCeejay Graham$31.00
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | First Man | 4 | Michael Rodd | P L Shailer | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 16 | Saturdays Girl | 10 | B Wheeler | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 17 | National Interest | 14 | Emily Lang | Ms G Heinrich | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Better Not Forget | 9 | Ceejay Graham | K M Schweida | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Shamouti | 2 | Damien Thornton | Chris Anderson | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Borogoru | 7 | Ryan Maloney | Gary Doughty | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Stoicism | 11 | Cobi Vitler | Jason Patton | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 19 | Classic Shiraz | 1 | Samantha Collett | Marcus Wilson | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Durban Harbour | 19 | R Dolan | J G Symons & S Laxon | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Elite Power | 13 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Miss Highfalutin | 5 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 12th | 22 | Sugar Island | 12 | Rachel King | Mitch Faulkner | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 13th | 3 | Global | 8 | B Lerena | S B Laming | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 14th | 11 | Pensiero | 3 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 15th | 20 | Scuti | 22 | Jade Hampson | S J Morrisey | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Bate | 23 | H R Richardson | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Hello Lovely | 17 | D J Bougoure | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Proven Record | 18 | S B Laming | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Will It Snow | 15 | S B Laming | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Simply Amazing | 20 | Desleigh Forster | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Castle Of Cards | 21 | Carolyn Halliday | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 21 | Sammaan City | 6 | T Marshall | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 23 | Castelvetrano | 16 | Ms H Page | 54kg |
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