Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Monday 23 June 2025
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Toowoomba. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Over Draft presents as an intriguing prospect with potential for improvement due to gear changes. The predicted fast tempo should suit its midfield running style. While unraced and drawn wide, the weight carried and trainer form provide confidence. A solid each-way proposition.
The favorable barrier draw and suitable weight for soft tracks are positives. However, the lack of wins and step up in class present challenges.
The soft track should suit based on previous performance, and the barrier draw is favorable.
I'm Lucky Two presents as a speculative value selection. While unplaced on debut, there's potential for improvement second-up. The light weight is advantageous, and soft track experience is a plus.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | I''m Lucky Two | 12 | Leah Martyn | Michael Nolan | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Over Draft | 10 | Justin Huxtable | M A Currie | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 10 | Mishani Moet | 7 | Kenji Yoshida | Donna Stanbridge | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Richboy Harry | 2 | Joe Gleeson | 58kg | $31.00 | |
| 5th | 9 | Lustful Belle | 1 | K H Zechner | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Viper Room | 4 | R Dolan | Ms O Cairns | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Far Cry | 8 | Anthony Allen | Troy Pascoe | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Global Currency | 3 | Cobi Vitler | Corey & Kylie Geran | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Hell To The Line | 5 | Nozi Tomizawa | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Roth''s Romance | 14 | N Fazackerley | J A Hanna | 56kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Kelpum''s Keeper | 11 | S Callow | K R Kemp | 56kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Mingela | 6 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Wally''s Boy | 9 | T B Thomas | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Sweet Hesitation | 13 | B Wheeler | M A Currie | 56kg |
Heroic Beach stands out as the top selection with consistent form and a strong affinity for soft tracks. While yet to break through for a win, the consistent placings suggest a victory is imminent.
Revantas showed promise with a strong debut performance on a soft track. As a 3-year-old, he has a weight-for-age advantage despite carrying top weight. Likely to lead or be prominent in running, which could be advantageous at Toowoomba. The lack of experience is a concern, but the potential is evident.
Lucky Man has been a consistent performer with good form on soft tracks. While yet to win, the consistent placings and strong recent form suggest he's ready to break through.
The light weight of 54kg is advantageous on a soft track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Heroic Beach | 3 | Ms K Lenton | M A Kropp | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Imminent Boom | 13 | Ms G Cartwright | T J Gollan | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 15 | Foolsay | 1 | Hannah English | John Thomas | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Revantas | 11 | Nozi Tomizawa | Patrick Sexton | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 18 | Lucky Man | 2 | R Dolan | P A Nolan Jnr | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 16 | Besiege | 17 | Leah Martyn | Michael Nolan | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Shedrivesabentley | 4 | Cobi Vitler | K J Jones | 54.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Midnight Miracle | 9 | B Wheeler | M A Currie | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Lady Lazarus | 19 | James Baker | P M Kalinowski | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 17 | Southampton Nicco | 10 | L J Roche | 57kg | $201.00 | |
| 11th | 4 | Stabilizer | 6 | S Callow | B C Baker | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Bitung | 8 | K H Zechner | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 13th | 8 | Call Girl | 5 | Chelsea Baker | K J Jones | 56kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Shining Proisir | 15 | Justin Huxtable | M A Currie | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Atlas John | 14 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Mishani Reactor | 20 | Donna Stanbridge | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Port Ruighe | 18 | Olivia Webb | P J Wallace | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Fully Subscribed | 12 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 56kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Kool Bruce | 16 | Jack Brown | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Weather | 7 | Jade Metcalfe | W P Nugent | 53.5kg |
She's Got Lyrics presents as the top selection with consistent form, including two seconds from her last three starts. The drop in class from her last run is significant, and her soft track record (2 from 3 placings) is a strong positive. Emily Lang's booking adds further confidence.
Want To Be Proud is a consistent performer with strong soft track form. Despite carrying top weight, the weight-for-age scale works in his favor as a 4YO. The advantageous barrier 7 draw on a soft track at Toowoomba enhances his chances of breaking through for a maiden win.
Kobe Ascot offers strong place credentials with consistent form and a good record on soft tracks. His recent second place at this distance is encouraging, and the advantageous barrier 6 draw suits the conditions. While yet to win, his consistency makes him a solid each-way prospect.
The significant class drop and addition of blinkers for the first time could be the catalyst for a breakthrough performance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Whittaker | 11 | Kenji Yoshida | Deborah Handford | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Want To Be Proud | 7 | Justin Huxtable | Corey & Kylie Geran | 60kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 10 | Onatare | 9 | Scott Sheargold | Ben Ahrens | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Jediah | 15 | Ms G Cartwright | Ms L Derecourt | 54kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 11 | Worldy Spirit | 13 | Nozi Tomizawa | J A Hanna | 54.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 6 | She''s Got Lyrics | 3 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Newell Beach | 14 | Zac Sprie | J H Hearne | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Has Bean | 1 | R Dolan | M J Lakey | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Hasana | 16 | Leah Martyn | Michael Nolan | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Air Of Authority | 8 | Montanna Savva | Linda Gersekowski | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Behind The Scenes | 10 | Ben Ahrens | 54kg | $101.00 | |
| 12th | 4 | Kobe Ascot | 6 | Cobi Vitler | Rochelle Pereira | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 13th | 7 | She''s All Ambers | 12 | N Fazackerley | Michael Laine | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Troubleatkingsford | 4 | P Hamblin | Rachael Watts | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Alzurri | 2 | Ms S Willis | B D Azel | 52kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Take The Hint | 5 | Ty Wheeler | Dan Russell | 51kg |
Vermilion Kirin presents as the top selection with strong recent form, including a win on soft going. The horse carries weight well, has an advantageous inside barrier, and has shown consistency in recent starts. While stepping up in class, the overall profile suggests readiness for this challenge.
Fire And Light shows consistent form and has proven ability at similar distances. While unproven on soft tracks, the horse's overall profile suggests adaptability. The wider barrier is a slight concern, but the horse's consistency makes it a strong contender.
Bright The Sun shows improving form with a recent second-place finish. The light weight and good barrier draw are advantageous. While unproven at this distance and with limited soft track experience, the horse's recent performance suggests potential for improvement.
Touchofclass offers value with consistent recent form and previous success on soft tracks. The light weight is advantageous, though the distance is a question mark. Despite the wider barrier, the horse's soft track experience and current form make it an interesting value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Vermilion Kirin | 1 | Ms G Cartwright | L J Gough | 60kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 9 | Bright The Sun | 2 | N Masuda | D Chujo | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Maurita | 5 | B Wheeler | Christos Zintilis | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Fire And Light | 4 | Jake Bayliss | William Kropp | 60kg | $2.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Bolero | 8 | Olivia Kendal | Vic Heading | 53kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Artzino | 3 | Justin Huxtable | Jack Bruce | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 5 | Samurai Warrior | 9 | Nozi Tomizawa | Corey & Kylie Geran | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Touchofclass | 7 | Emily Lang | P H Duncan | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Girramay | 10 | K H Zechner | Maleah Hill | 60kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Mekanic | 6 | Dale Groves | 60kg |
Akaka Falls brings strong consistent form into this race with a solid record on soft tracks. While the wide barrier is a concern, the strong jockey booking and proven soft track ability make it the top selection.
Dehorned Unicorn presents as a strong contender dropping significantly in class. With an excellent first-up record and proven ability to carry weight, the gelding is well-placed. However, the average soft track record and long spell are slight concerns, placing it just behind the top selection.
Ran Na Lady boasts an impressive win rate and has shown ability on soft tracks. The mare carries a light weight which is advantageous. However, this represents a significant class rise which tempers confidence slightly. Still, recent good form and soft track ability make her a solid contender.
The mare is dropping significantly in class and has a strong overall win rate. The addition of gear changes could spark improvement. However, a long spell and limited soft track experience are concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Akaka Falls | 10 | Ms K Lenton | Nick Keal | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Dehorned Unicorn | 4 | Olivia Kendal | R T Hay | 60.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 8 | Red Boomshakalaka | 7 | B Wheeler | M A Currie | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Ran Na Lady | 6 | Chloe Lowe | Pat W Webster | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Biographer | 5 | Justin Huxtable | M A Currie | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Uno Moon | 9 | Emily Lang | M J Lakey | 61.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Hard Landing | 8 | Liv O''Donnell | Malcolm Bailey | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Island Tide | 11 | K H Zechner | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 9 | State In Texas | 3 | Cobi Vitler | Jimmy Downes | 55kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Miss De Blaas | 2 | M A Kropp | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Deep Secret | 1 | J W Healy | 54kg |
Mootessa presents as the top selection with consistent form, including a recent close second at Gatton. Her soft track record is solid, and she's well-drawn in barrier 3. The drop in class is a significant positive, and her weight of 56kg is competitive in this field.
His consistent placings and proven ability on soft tracks are significant positives. The 58kg weight is favorable, and while the wide barrier is a concern, his running style should allow him to overcome it. The slight class rise is offset by his current form.
Shouts All Day has a favorable barrier draw and a strong record at Toowoomba. Her consistent form and competitive weight of 57kg make her a solid contender. While her recent form shows a slight decline, her track specialization could be the key to a turnaround performance. The distance is a question mark, but her overall profile suggests she's capable of figuring in the finish.
Her strong record at the distance and consistent recent form are positives, as is the drop in class.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Maple Door | 8 | K H Zechner | Jimmy Downes | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 11 | Fort William | 12 | Montanna Savva | K R Kemp | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Shouts All Day | 6 | Jake Bayliss | M A Kropp | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Bavarian Lady | 15 | Justin Huxtable | Joe Gleeson | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Archers Reign | 10 | Corey Sutherland | Josh Sweeney | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Mootessa | 3 | Jade Metcalfe | W P Nugent | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Irish Sally | 9 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55.5kg | $26.00 | |
| 8th | 2 | Trautman | 14 | Cobi Vitler | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Mekanic | 1 | Jake Molloy | Dale Groves | 58kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Better Yet | 16 | Olivia Kendal | Indiana Turner | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Under The Palais | 13 | Ruby Chatterton | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Booga Ray | 2 | Ms S Willis | M A Currie | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Lizzie''s Pride | 7 | Olivia Kendal | Greg Wright | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Boom By By | 5 | J A Hanna | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Struan Lad | 11 | M Park | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Star Anthem | 4 | Dan Mc Gillivray | M J Lakey | 55kg |
Freeman has a strong record at Toowoomba and over this distance. The horse is well-weighted and drawn favorably in barrier 4. Recent form has been consistent with placings in last few starts. The main concern is the step up in class, but the weight drop offsets this.
Rubydoo comes off a last-start win and has shown improvement in recent runs. The mare performs well on soft tracks and carries a manageable weight. The inside barrier could be tricky, but her recent form and soft track ability make her a strong contender.
Huss On First brings consistent form and a good barrier draw to this race. The mare is proven at this class level and has the services of an experienced jockey. The main concerns are the top weight and potential for a heavy track, which she is untested on.
While stepping up in class is a concern, her soft track ability and recent winning form make her an interesting longshot.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Lady Soames | 1 | Chelsea Baker | Michael Nolan | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Rubydoo | 2 | Cobi Vitler | Adam Campton | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Little Spark | 7 | Ms K Lenton | M A Currie | 52kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 7 | Freeman | 4 | Justin Huxtable | M A Currie | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 2 | Huss On First | 8 | Corey Sutherland | P J Minter | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Mishani Suspect | 6 | Tom Orr | Donna Stanbridge | 54.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Constant Cafe | 9 | Nozi Tomizawa | Ms P Barron | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Intrecciato | 12 | K H Zechner | Kevin Martin | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Duchess Bree | 5 | Ms S Willis | Ms S Murdoch | 52kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Bleriot | 3 | Rhiannon Payne | Maleah Hill | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Galeka | 10 | Jade Metcalfe | W P Nugent | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Kelanoa | 11 | R Dolan | M J Lakey | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
Big Boy George presents as the top selection with a convincing last-start win and consistent form. He has proven soft track ability, carries a suitable weight, and has drawn an advantageous barrier. The slight class rise is offset by his strong recent performances and suitability to conditions.
North Court is an improving type with two recent wins, including one on a soft track. The lightweight and good barrier draw are positives, but the significant class rise presents a challenge. His upward trajectory and suitability to conditions make him a strong contender despite the tougher competition.
Data Leak has been knocking on the door with consistent placings and performs well on soft tracks. The weight relief and good barrier draw are advantageous. While facing a significant class rise, his consistency and suitability to conditions make him a solid place chance in this field.
Haysiri offers value as a fresh-up specialist with a strong overall win rate and proven ability at the track and distance. The wide barrier is a negative, but his early speed could overcome this.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Big Boy George | 8 | B Wheeler | M A Currie | 59kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 9 | Command Approved | 16 | Hannah English | John Thomas | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Data Leak | 3 | Ms G Cartwright | K R Kemp | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 16 | Lupine | 2 | Ms K Lenton | M A Currie | 52kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 10 | North Court | 6 | Montanna Savva | P A Nolan Jnr | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Heroic Chief | 1 | Liv O''Donnell | Dale Groves | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Haysiri | 4 | K H Zechner | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Bearhug | 7 | Nozi Tomizawa | K R Kemp | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Reggie''s Folly | 15 | Jake Molloy | T J Dougall | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Coincide | 5 | Chloe Lowe | R T Hay | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Start Strutting | 9 | Kenji Yoshida | K R Kemp | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Son Of Beebee | 14 | S Callow | K R Kemp | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Katdeel | 13 | Justin Huxtable | M A Currie | 59kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Best Coffee | 10 | B Lerena | James Moore | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Got Gumption | 11 | D Chujo | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Cheerful Cat | 12 | James Moore | 56kg |
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