Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Thursday 10 July 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Gatton. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Chalice Well is a consistent performer with a good barrier draw and strong jockey booking. The lightweight and consistent form are positives, but the class rise and limited soft track experience are slight concerns.
The lightweight and consistent placings are positives, but the significant class rise and limited experience at this level and track condition are concerns. Represents each-way value.
Has proven soft track ability and drops slightly in class. The barrier draw is a minor concern, but overall profile suggests a strong winning chance.
Mr Wandji offers value based on his strong soft track record and significant class drop. While recent form is poor, the return to a preferred track condition and easier company could spark improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Chalice Well | 2 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 57.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Mr Wandji | 9 | Jake Molloy | T J Dougall | 60.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Rafale Jolie | 3 | Jett Newman | Ryan Tyrell | 54.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Prince Of Diamonds | 4 | Kayla Johnston | P D Hill | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Pro Forma | 5 | Ceejay Graham | Chris & Corey Munce | 58.5kg | $2.05 |
| 6th | 8 | Dawyn''s Choice | 1 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Gregory Cornish | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Mr Encore | 8 | Glenn Richardson | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | King Of The Jungle | 7 | Corey Sutherland | Billy Healey | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Sujeed | 6 | Bailie Baker | Adam Campton | 55.5kg |
Despite the long break, his soft track form and weight advantage make him well-suited for today's conditions. The expected fast tempo should play to his strengths.
The short turnaround and light weight are positives, though lack of experience at this distance is a concern. The improving form trend suggests potential for a strong performance.
Headline Legend offers consistency and proven ability at the distance. The favorable weight and good barrier position are positives, but the long break and lack of soft track form introduce some uncertainty. Still, his overall profile suggests he can be competitive in this field.
Recent racing suggests fitness, and there's potential for improvement. However, the wide barrier and lack of placings are concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Headline Legend | 10 | Ms G Cartwright | John Thomas | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 15 | Straz Danz | 9 | Shakira Bailey | Jason Hancock | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| 3rd | 16 | Mr Hanky Panky | 20 | Ceejay Graham | R G Lipp | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Master Ned | 14 | Kayla Johnston | P D Hill | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Meanie | 1 | Julie Busuttin | Dominique Lahiff | 54.5kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 8 | Magical Eye | 19 | Colleen Krahnen | B A Gentle | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Husson''s Treasure | 7 | Scott Sheargold | Ms O Cairns | 58.5kg | $3.70 |
| 8th | 1 | Craiglea Oreo | 5 | Hannah English | Krystle Johnston | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Better For It | 16 | Olivia Kendal | Ms C Allardyce | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Miss Wrightly | 17 | N Fazackerley | W P Nugent | 56.5kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Szabos Pride | 3 | Nozi Tomizawa | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Boho Belle | 6 | Kenji Yoshida | Deborah Handford | 56kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Siglo De Oro | 12 | Marcus Wilson | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Youcompleteme | 4 | Chris & Corey Munce | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Man Talk | 11 | Nicholas Beck | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Nite Chill | 8 | Marcus Wilson | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Bad Boy Boone | 2 | P Hamblin | P J Minter | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Phyliss | 18 | Ryan Tyrell | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Major Freestone | 13 | S Hardy | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Southampton Nicco | 15 | L J Roche | 58kg |
Loaded Gun presents as the top selection despite the class rise. The soft track shouldn't pose an issue, and his consistency gives confidence.
Goodes is a strong contender, benefiting from a drop in class. His affinity for soft tracks and consistent recent form make him a solid choice. While unproven at Gatton, his overall profile suggests he should handle the track well.
Purosangue boasts an impressive win rate and performs well when fresh. The good barrier draw is a plus, but the soft track and class rise present challenges.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Goodes | 2 | Adin Thompson | Emma Fouchard | 59.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Miss De Blaas | 8 | Ms K Lenton | M A Kropp | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Loaded Gun | 1 | Jake Molloy | G J Banks | 60.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Purosangue | 5 | Jai Williams | L J Hatch | 61kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 9 | Riva D''amor | 6 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Leanne Hartley | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Cheek To Cheek | 7 | Ms G Cartwright | Josh Sweeney | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Heavenly Az | 10 | Nathan Thomas | Stephanie Sixtus | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Mishani Storm | 12 | Leslie Tilley | Donna Stanbridge | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Albion Square | 9 | Colleen Krahnen | B A Gentle | 53.5kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Gypsy Tricks | 4 | Bradley Smith | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Dawyn''s Choice | 11 | Gregory Cornish | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Mishani Devine | 3 | Donna Stanbridge | 56.5kg |
For Better comes off a strong win over the same distance and has proven soft track ability. The class rise is the main concern, but her overall profile suggests she can handle it.
Heavenly Love has strong credentials with a win at this track and distance on soft going. While carrying top weight, his class and consistency make him a strong contender. The wider barrier and longer break between runs are slight concerns, but his overall profile suggests he can overcome these factors.
Propose shows an improving form trend and has a good record on soft tracks. The class rise and lack of experience at this track are concerns, but her recent performances suggest she's capable of handling the step up.
The lightweight and addition of blinkers could see improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Heavenly Love | 1 | Tiffani Brooker | Michael Frappell | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Red Feather Boa | 4 | Ms G Cartwright | L J Gough | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Fendbar | 5 | Justin P Stanley | T J Dougall | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 4 | For Better | 2 | Ceejay Graham | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 6 | Propose | 3 | Leslie Tilley | M A Kropp | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 7 | Blakemore Avenue | 8 | Damien Thornton | J W Healy | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Lucky Neko | 9 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Heroic Beach | 7 | Ms K Lenton | M A Kropp | 60kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Aquatier | 6 | Gary Doughty | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Fully Subscribed | 10 | T J Gollan | 57kg |
Youcompleteme brings strong recent form, finishing a close second last start on soft going. Well-weighted and likely to settle on pace, this gelding has shown a clear affinity for soft tracks. The slight distance increase should suit, and with natural improvement, looks primed to break through.
Jediah is the clear class dropper in this field, having been competitive in higher grade races. The lightweight and class relief make him a major player.
She's Got Lyrics brings consistent form to this race, having placed in her last two starts. Proven ability on soft tracks is a significant advantage, and the booking of Anthony Allen is a positive. Tactical versatility allows for adapting to the race tempo, though the 1400m is a slight query.
The distance suits based on past efforts, and there's a clear improving form line.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Youcompleteme | 8 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 58.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 8 | She''s Got Lyrics | 3 | Anthony Allen | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 12 | Shedrivesabentley | 11 | Ms G Cartwright | K J Jones | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Southampton Nicco | 17 | Olivia Kendal | L J Roche | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Besiege | 14 | Leslie Tilley | Michael Nolan | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Kemal | 5 | Amy Graham | K A Lees | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Captain Insano | 1 | B Wheeler | Marcus Wilson | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Jediah | 4 | Ms S Willis | Ms L Derecourt | 52.5kg | $4.80 |
| 9th | 4 | French Empire | 10 | Ceejay Graham | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 10th | 16 | Our Esprit | 7 | B A Gentle | 54kg | $31.00 | |
| 11th | 6 | Victory Link | 12 | Colleen Krahnen | B A Gentle | 55.5kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Spot Bolt | 2 | Jett Newman | Marcus Wilson | 52kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | The Adjusta | 16 | Chris & Corey Munce | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Ihaveseenthelight | 15 | R L Heathcote | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Shamrock''s Secret | 13 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Jason Edwards | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Better Believe It | 9 | Lauren Abbott | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Take The Hint | 6 | Ty Wheeler | Dan Russell | 52kg |
Quarter Red brings the strongest recent form into this race, with two wins and two seconds in his last four starts. With a 40% place rate on soft tracks and a lightweight of 59kg, he's well-positioned to handle today's conditions.
With an advantageous barrier 7 draw and a light weight of 55kg, he's well-placed to capitalize on his current form. While he has limited soft track experience, his recent performances suggest he's capable of handling the conditions.
Bold As Brass brings consistency to the race with a solid record on soft tracks. The booking of experienced jockey G Cartwright is a positive, but the top weight of 60kg and inside barrier on a soft track are concerns. His recent form and soft track ability make him a contender, albeit with some challenges to overcome.
The inside barrier and light weight are advantageous on a soft track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Este Dia | 2 | Rhiannon Payne | S Hardy | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Rockrata | 1 | Tiffani Brooker | Ryan Tyrell | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Count Nicholas | 10 | Justin Huxtable | Adam Campton | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Qickwit | 6 | Colleen Krahnen | M A Palmer | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 8 | Koga Ninja | 7 | Kayla Johnston | Steven Thomas | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Bold As Brass | 3 | Ms G Cartwright | P P Jenkins | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Paballo | 9 | Ty Wheeler | James Moore | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Quarter Red | 8 | Leslie Tilley | Pat W Webster | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Doona | 12 | Ms K Lenton | William Kropp | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Beatlemania | 11 | Dan Mc Gillivray | G P Finnigan | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Albion Square | 5 | B A Gentle | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Midnight In Austin | 4 | Amy Graham | Dan Russell | 52.5kg |
Has an excellent record on soft tracks and carries an ideal weight. The wide barrier is a concern, but her early speed should allow her to overcome this.
Kamariya is a consistent performer with excellent track and distance credentials. Her good barrier draw should allow her to settle in a favorable position. While unproven on soft tracks, her overall form and class suggest she should handle the conditions. The weight is a slight concern but not insurmountable.
Lone Force has been racing consistently and has shown ability on soft tracks. The wide barrier and top weight are concerns, but his class and consistency make him a solid contender. May need some luck from the draw but has the ability to overcome it.
His consistent form and favorable weight make him an attractive proposition. The good barrier draw should allow him to settle in a good position. While unproven on soft tracks, his overall form suggests he could handle the conditions. Represents good each-way value.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Fort William | 10 | S Callow | K R Kemp | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Divine Gem | 17 | Nathan Thomas | Brendan Jones | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Jacks And Soda | 15 | Kenji Yoshida | R G Lipp | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Lone Force | 12 | Jai Williams | Billy Healey | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Shouts All Day | 8 | Leslie Tilley | M A Kropp | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Powerful Eagle | 7 | N Fazackerley | S Hardy | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Kamariya | 2 | Tahlia Fenlon | R L Heathcote | 56.5kg | $3.20 |
| 8th | 4 | Beat Hollow | 14 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Allan Chau | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Keitany | 13 | Bille Derbyshire | Taryn Churchill | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Fly Fifer | 6 | Kayla Johnston | Taylah Mackinnon | 54.5kg | $8.50 |
| 11th | 13 | Rockbarton Fashion | 9 | Olivia Kendal | Taryn Churchill | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Aznavour | 4 | Ty Wheeler | Giuseppe Alati | 53kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Reggie''s Folly | 16 | T J Dougall | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Pacific Pirate | 18 | Glenn Richardson | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Black ''n'' Deadly | 11 | Ravyn Warzecha | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Doona | 3 | William Kropp | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Better Strings | 5 | P J Lindeberg | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Darling Heart | 1 | Taryn Churchill | 54kg |
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