Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Friday 4 July 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Toowoomba. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Want To Be Proud brings the strongest recent form into this race, with 3 placings from his last 4 starts. With a proven track/distance record and suitable weight, he looks well-placed to break through for a maiden win.
The light weight of 52.5kg is a significant advantage, and her consistency in maiden grade suggests she's ready to win. The main query is her lack of experience at this track.
He has experience at this track which is a plus, and carries a suitable weight. The wide barrier is a concern, but if he can overcome this, he should be competitive based on his recent form.
The inside barrier draw and light weight are additional advantages.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Ejay''s Firefox | 9 | Olivia Webb | P J Wallace | 52.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 13 | Weather | 2 | Jade Metcalfe | W P Nugent | 52.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Flash Drive | 5 | Chelsea Baker | R G Lipp | 52.5kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 12 | Midnight Miracle | 17 | Ms K Lenton | M A Currie | 52kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Red Toffee | 10 | Kenji Yoshida | K R Kemp | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Want To Be Proud | 7 | Cobi Vitler | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 7th | 18 | Alzurri | 11 | S Champkin | B D Azel | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Good Girl Polly | 1 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 54kg | $41.00 | |
| 9th | 17 | Life Of Tree | 19 | James Baker | M Callaghan | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Hasana | 6 | Leah Martyn | Michael Nolan | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Powerful Warrior | 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | L J Hatch | 59kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Mr Hanky Panky | 16 | R G Lipp | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Foolsay | 14 | John Thomas | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Besiege | 15 | Michael Nolan | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Shamrock''s Secret | 18 | Jason Edwards | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Sound The Bugle | 13 | Ms O Cairns | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Bargara Bound | 3 | Ms O Cairns | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Newell Beach | 8 | J H Hearne | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Malbec Man | 12 | L J Hatch | 59kg |
Ready And Mabel presents as the top selection with strong form credentials, including an unbeaten record at track and distance. The filly carries a light weight from an advantageous inside barrier, which should allow her to utilize her early speed. While facing a class rise, her improving form and weight advantage make her a strong winning chance.
Warilla Gorilla brings solid credentials as a recent winner with strong track and distance form. While carrying top weight, he has proven his ability to perform consistently at this level. The wider barrier is a slight concern, but his experience and proven class make him a strong contender for the top placings.
The filly carries a reasonable weight and has shown potential for improvement. While the wide barrier is a concern, her consistent form and strong finishing ability make her a solid each-way prospect in this field.
The mare has an advantageous barrier draw and recent racing fitness. While facing a class rise and unproven at the track, her consistency and potential for improvement make her an interesting value proposition in this field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Bee Two | 2 | Corey Sutherland | Glenn Richardson | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Ready And Mabel | 1 | Hannah English | Nicholas Beck | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Warilla Gorilla | 4 | Ms K Lenton | Nick Keal | 58kg | $1.30 |
| 4th | 12 | Sapana''s Pearl | 3 | S Champkin | Caitlin Johnstone | 52kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Miss De Medici | 14 | Chelsea Baker | R G Lipp | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 16 | Stormstout | 8 | R G Howard | 57.5kg | $101.00 | |
| 7th | 14 | Duchess Bree | 9 | S Callow | Ms S Murdoch | 52kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Addictive Piranha | 6 | Leah Martyn | M A Currie | 51kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Boonah Flasher | 10 | Cobi Vitler | Garry Osborne | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Goin'' Skitz | 5 | K H Zechner | K J Sims | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Ludik | 13 | Anthony Allen | Troy Pascoe | 55kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Husson''s Treasure | 7 | Ms O Cairns | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Mystery Power | 12 | L J Hatch | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Tortilla | 15 | Olivia Webb | Harry Schwenke | 54kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Master Miyagi | 11 | M Park | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Heavenly Az | 16 | Stephanie Sixtus | 54.5kg |
Lady Soames brings strong recent form, winning last start over this distance. She drops 1.5kg and has a solid record at Toowoomba. The mare is well-weighted and should get a good run despite the wide draw. Her consistency and ability to perform in this grade make her the top selection.
Command Approved has been racing consistently, finishing 2nd last start. He has a good record at this track and distance, and is well-weighted for this race. The strong jockey booking is a positive, though he'll need to overcome a slightly tricky barrier draw. Overall, he presents as a solid chance.
Chinchilla Ahead has been racing consistently and is well-weighted for this event. He has a strong record at Toowoomba with 2 wins from 4 starts. While unplaced last start, he should get a good run from barrier 7 and is likely to be suited by the predicted pace. The slight distance query is the main concern.
The mare drops 2.5kg from her last start and should be competitive in this field. While unplaced last start and facing a slight class rise, her overall form and weight drop make her an interesting value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | The Deputy | 2 | Rob Thorburn | Dale Groves | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Chinchilla Ahead | 7 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | M A Currie | 59kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 8 | Command Approved | 10 | Hannah English | John Thomas | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Lady Soames | 14 | Chelsea Baker | Michael Nolan | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 13 | Connecticut | 15 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57.5kg | $21.00 | |
| 6th | 3 | Haysiri | 16 | K H Zechner | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Huss On First | 5 | Corey Sutherland | P J Minter | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Bearhug | 8 | Nozi Tomizawa | K R Kemp | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 4 | I Promise You | 11 | Leah Martyn | William Kropp | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Magic In Me | 13 | Montanna Savva | G R Schwenke | 60kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Fire King | 6 | Ms O Cairns | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Jukebox Glow | 4 | Glenn Richardson | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Echo Hunter | 12 | P P Jenkins | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Gunboat | 18 | Olivia Webb | P J Wallace | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Freeman | 1 | M A Currie | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Booga Ray | 3 | M A Currie | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Jacks And Soda | 9 | R G Lipp | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | La Mano | 17 | L J Hatch | 56kg |
Drang A Tang brings the strongest recent form and track record to this race. Well-drawn in barrier 1, he's likely to lead or sit prominently in a race that should favor on-pace runners. While carrying top weight, he's proven capable at this level and distance. The combination of form, track suitability, and tactical advantage makes him the top selection.
Machine Head presents as a strong contender with consistent recent form and an excellent record at Toowoomba. Well-drawn in barrier 2, he should get an ideal run on or near the pace. While he hasn't won this preparation, his performances have been solid, and he's proven at this level. The combination of track suitability and tactical advantage makes him a serious threat.
Perfect Mission is an intriguing runner dropping significantly in class. Her overall record is strong, and she's well-drawn for a tactical advantage. While her first-up run was disappointing, she has a good second-up record and could improve sharply. The class drop is the key factor, and if she can recapture her best form, she'll be very competitive.
Purezza offers value as a track specialist with a strong record at Toowoomba. She's a consistent performer well-suited by the Good track conditions. The combination of track suitability and potential improvement makes her an interesting value proposition in this field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Drang A Tang | 1 | Ms K Lenton | M A Currie | 58kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Charmed Passage | 8 | Rob Thorburn | Dale Groves | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Purezza | 6 | Olivia Webb | P J Wallace | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Hotfoot Performer | 11 | Corey Sutherland | P J Minter | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Mr Midnight | 4 | Cobi Vitler | D Chujo | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Machine Head | 2 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | R G Lipp | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Bonjour Rupert | 7 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Grant Allard | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 11 | Perfect Mission | 3 | Nozi Tomizawa | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Jukebox Glow | 5 | Hannah English | Glenn Richardson | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Cavalheiro | 12 | S Champkin | Ms N Hemmings | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Tortilla | 10 | Chris Taylor | Harry Schwenke | 57kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Son Of Beebee | 16 | K R Kemp | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Got Gumption | 13 | D Chujo | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Grand Meteor | 14 | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Love ''n'' Rockets | 9 | T J Gollan | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Field Agent | 15 | Stephanie Sixtus | 58.5kg |
Akaka Falls brings the strongest recent form into this race, dropping back in class after a dominant last start win. The wide barrier is offset by his tactical versatility.
Red Boomshakalaka is well-placed dropping significantly in class. While wins have been scarce recently, her consistency and class edge make her a strong contender.
Apollo Ten is a progressive 3yo coming off a last start win. He gets in well at the weights and should get an ideal run from barrier 3. While this is a step up in class, his potential for improvement and recent form make him a genuine contender in this field.
Her strong track record and significant weight drop are positives, while her consistency suggests she can be competitive despite recent form dips.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Red Boomshakalaka | 1 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | M A Currie | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | My Name Is | 8 | Cobi Vitler | Pat W Webster | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Apollo Ten | 3 | S Champkin | Paul Butterworth | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Beau Witness | 5 | S Callow | B C Baker | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Akaka Falls | 6 | Ms K Lenton | Nick Keal | 62kg | $1.95 |
| 6th | 2 | Minimal | 4 | Corey Sutherland | J S Dixon | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Island Tide | 2 | Leah Martyn | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Tokyo Sins | 9 | Olivia Webb | P J Wallace | 57kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Biographer | 7 | M A Currie | 60.5kg |
The gelding is well-weighted and appears to be peaking for this assignment. While yet to break through for a win, the current form suggests this could be his day.
Maravich has been knocking on the door with consistent placings and boasts strong track and distance credentials. While yet to win, the gelding's consistency and proven class make him a strong contender. The top weight is a concern, but the overall profile suggests a competitive showing.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Proclaimer | 5 | Hannah English | John Thomas | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | Maravich | 1 | Anthony Allen | Emma Fouchard | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Cosmic Insanity | 7 | Nozi Tomizawa | James Hepworth | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Slugworth | 6 | K H Zechner | Corey & Kylie Geran | 60kg | $2.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Summer Ready | 3 | S Callow | Dayna Knight | 52kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Brave Hoshi | 9 | Leah Martyn | Vic Heading | 51kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 5 | I''m That Guy | 10 | Ms K Lenton | Ms S Croxford | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Prefer To Dance | 2 | Chelsea Baker | James Moore | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Green Chai | 4 | Chris & Corey Munce | 59.5kg | ||
| 9 | Lucifer The Cat | 8 | Cobi Vitler | Vishan Venkaya | 52kg |
The gear changes (blinkers off, tongue tie on) suggest potential improvement. Well-weighted at 57kg and drawn favorably in barrier 4, this horse looks primed for a strong performance.
Day To Remember shows an improving form trend with a strong recent performance. However, barrier 7 is slightly disadvantageous, and the 59.5kg weight is a concern. Still, the horse's recent form makes it a contender.
Kingsland carries top weight, suggesting a class advantage. The addition of a nose roll for the first time may improve performance.
The significant class drop and first-time gear changes (bandages and nasal strip) suggest potential improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Chasing Time | 9 | Cobi Vitler | J Dann | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Dotti Biskit | 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | L J Hatch | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Sky Blue | 11 | Ms K Lenton | Nick Keal | 55kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 5 | Jelaila | 6 | Kenji Yoshida | Joe Gleeson | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Day To Remember | 7 | Montanna Savva | Michael Frappell | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 3 | Ironbridge | 1 | Leah Martyn | Michael Nolan | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Call Girl | 2 | K H Zechner | K J Jones | 57kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Kingsland | 5 | Anthony Allen | Troy Pascoe | 60kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Rare Moon | 8 | Nozi Tomizawa | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Moscow City | 10 | Ms W Bannerot | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | She''s Got Grace | 3 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55.5kg |
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