Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Friday 8 August 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Ipswich. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Flying Bat presents as the top selection with consistent form, including a recent win. While rising in class is a concern, the horse's proven ability at the distance and on soft tracks makes it a strong contender.
Bovidae shows an improving form trend and has a good record at the distance. While facing a significant class rise, the horse has proven ability on soft tracks and at this venue. The inside barrier draw is advantageous on a soft track at Ipswich.
Guzumped benefits from a significant class drop and has a strong overall record. While carrying top weight is a concern, the horse has proven ability on soft tracks. Recent form is questionable, but the class relief and gear changes could spark improvement.
While facing a slight class rise and showing inconsistent recent form, the mare's strong record at Ipswich and advantageous weight make her an intriguing longshot option.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Flying Bat | 2 | Cobi Vitler | Allan Chau | 54.5kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 2 | Bovidae | 1 | Adin Thompson | Diane Murphy | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Guzumped | 6 | Ben Thompson | Patrick Sexton | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 3 | Count The Coin | 3 | Montanna Savva | K R Kemp | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Onomatopoeia | 4 | Ms S Willis | Bob Davis | 52kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Classique Gal | 5 | S Rutledge | B W Brown | 54kg | $13.00 |
Gas Brigade is a consistent performer with multiple placings and a good record on soft tracks. Well-drawn in barrier 5 and with a strong jockey booking, he's a solid chance despite the top weight. His recent form, including a close second last start, suggests he's ready to win, but the weight is a slight concern.
Ormond Road has been knocking on the door with consistent top-5 finishes. While yet to win, his consistency and the good jockey booking make him a solid place chance, with potential for improvement at this longer distance.
Wimoweh presents as the top selection with consistent form, including three placings in her last five starts. With a proven record on soft tracks and a suitable weight of 58kg, she's well-positioned to break through for a maiden win.
The significant class drop from her last start is a big positive, and she's proven on soft tracks.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Papal Wars | 4 | Corey Sutherland | Jesse Townsend | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Shirley Pearly | 10 | Ceejay Graham | Marcus Wilson | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Ormond Road | 1 | Jake Bayliss | J R Bayliss | 56.5kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 2 | Gas Brigade | 5 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | R L Heathcote | 59.5kg | $2.25 |
| 5th | 3 | Kalamia King | 11 | Michael Hellyer | J W Zielke | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Classic Shiraz | 9 | Damien Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 12 | Cosmic Insanity | 8 | Montana Philpot | James Hepworth | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Grand Torino | 7 | Jaden Lloyd | P P Jenkins | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Preachabull | 2 | Hannah English | Stephanie Sixtus | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Jadatan | 12 | Cobi Vitler | Fleur Henley | 52kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Atomic Gozen | 13 | Leslie Tilley | David Vandyke | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Wimoweh | 3 | Ben Thompson | Billy Healey | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Prefer To Dance | 14 | James Moore | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Bambino Di Vino | 6 | S Callow | Ashtyn Reedy | 54.5kg |
Has placed in 4 of last 6 starts, including a close 2nd last start. Soft track suits based on past performances. Well drawn in barrier 9 and should get a good run. The main concern is the lack of a win to date, but overall form suggests a breakthrough is near.
Sans Egal has shown strong recent form with placings in 2 of her last 3 starts. Performs well on soft tracks with 2 placings from 3 starts in those conditions. The addition of blinkers for the first time could spark further improvement.
Tajalat has strong form at the distance with 3 placings from 3 starts at 1350m. Is dropping significantly in class which is a big positive. Consistent placegetter with 4 placings from last 6 starts. Well drawn in barrier 3. The main queries are the long spell and lack of a win to date, but the class drop could be the key to a breakthrough.
Has shown ability on soft tracks with a placing from his only start in those conditions. The significant class drop is a big positive and could be the key to improved performance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Miss Linny | 5 | Luke Dempsey | B A Gentle | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Parisienne Piper | 1 | Jake Bayliss | B K Wakefield | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Southoftheborder | 16 | Michael Hellyer | Phil Bobic | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 15 | Sans Egal | 8 | B Lerena | Allan Chau | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Lady Lazarus | 14 | Nozi Tomizawa | P M Kalinowski | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Lipstick Lies | 6 | Montanna Savva | Kay O''Neill | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 9 | The Blaze | 4 | Amy Graham | Phil Bobic | 55.5kg | $201.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Siglo De Oro | 9 | Ceejay Graham | Marcus Wilson | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Villandry | 11 | Hannah English | Krystle Johnston | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Air Of Authority | 13 | Chris Taylor | Linda Gersekowski | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Cryptology | 10 | Jai Williams | D J Hansen | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Mister Sweet | 2 | Olivia Kendal | Vic Heading | 56.5kg | $201.00 |
| 13th | 5 | Northern Eagle | 7 | Justin Huxtable | Chris & Corey Munce | 58.5kg | $2.05 |
| Scr | 2 | Busker | 15 | R L Heathcote | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Sowilo Rodina | 12 | Luke Tarrant | Jan Pritchard | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Tajalat | 3 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 56.5kg |
Celestial Blaze presents as the top selection with consistent form, including a win and placing in last 3 starts. Well-suited to soft conditions and carries a favorable weight. The slight class rise is offset by other positive factors.
Heavenly Love is a consistent performer dropping in class. Likely to lead or be prominent in running which suits the track. Has a win and placing in last 3 starts. The main concern is the top weight, but the class drop and consistency make him a strong contender.
Divine Source is an improving mare coming off a last-start win. The light weight and good barrier draw are advantageous. Performs well on soft tracks which suits today's conditions. The main concern is the significant class rise, but the improving form and weight advantage make her competitive.
Strong first-up record and the gear change (bubble cheeker on, winkers off) could spark improvement. Performs well on soft tracks which suits today's conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | In Great Spirit | 1 | Damien Thornton | Chris Anderson | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Divine Source | 2 | S Rutledge | Chris & Corey Munce | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Heavenly Love | 6 | Montanna Savva | Michael Frappell | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Celestial Blaze | 4 | Jake Bayliss | R L Heathcote | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 7 | Ready To Ignite | 8 | P Hamblin | S A Dwyer | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Joy A Plenty | 7 | Jai Williams | D J Hansen | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Destinys Summit | 11 | Michael Hellyer | B A Gentle | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Hey Chardonnay | 10 | Luke Tarrant | Chris & Corey Munce | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Aquatier | 9 | K H Zechner | Gary Doughty | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 11 | Fly Miss Artie | 3 | Nozi Tomizawa | Corey & Kylie Geran | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Shelstein | 5 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg |
The significant class drop from last start is a major positive, and the mare is well-weighted at 57.5kg.
Hidden Melody brings consistency and experience to the race, with a strong record on soft tracks. The mare's advantageous barrier draw and recent form make her a solid contender. While carrying top weight is a concern, her proven ability to handle it and strong soft track record offset this disadvantage.
Machine Head presents a solid case with consistent recent form and a good record at this distance. The advantageous barrier draw and strong jockey booking enhance his chances. While facing a slight class rise, his recent win and overall consistency make him a worthy contender for a place finish.
Her strong soft track record and improving form trend are positive indicators.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Detain | 7 | Andrew Mallyon | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 8 | Kirragirl | 8 | Ceejay Graham | Jack Bruce | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Machine Head | 1 | Ben Thompson | R G Lipp | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 6 | Hotfoot Performer | 4 | B Lerena | P J Minter | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Hidden Melody | 6 | Courtney Bellamy | Adam Campton | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Jungle Fever | 2 | Corey Sutherland | Stephen Sutherland | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Zaindara | 15 | M J Dunn | 54.5kg | $5.50 | |
| 8th | 3 | Thief By Night | 13 | Mitch Goring | R J Hilton | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Rockbarton Fashion | 9 | Ravyn Warzecha | 54kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 5 | Dune And Dusted | 14 | P J Cunningham | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Rubydoo | 10 | Emily Lang | Adam Campton | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Von Bee | 3 | Jaden Lloyd | S B Laming | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Signature Tart | 11 | Nicole Luke | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Keitany | 5 | Ravyn Warzecha | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | On The Target | 12 | Ms G Cartwright | K M Schweida | 54kg |
Holy Flash brings strong credentials with consistent recent form and a proven affinity for soft tracks. The gelding has won at this track and distance before, and draws well for a positive run. While carrying top weight, his class and experience should see him competitive in this field.
Horsburgh is showing promising form, coming off a close second place finish. The gelding gets in with a light weight and has drawn well in barrier 6. The main query is his limited soft track experience.
Better Be Nordy is a consistent performer with a good record on soft tracks. He's likely to be prominent from the inside barrier and has a strong record at this distance. The main concern is the top weight, but his class and experience make him a solid contender in this field.
He's proven on soft tracks and should appreciate the step up in distance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Toolatemate | 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | S J Morrisey | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Holy Flash | 5 | Corey Sutherland | P P Jenkins | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 17 | Clubhouse | 9 | Andrew Mallyon | Marcus Wilson | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Horsburgh | 6 | Adin Thompson | Phil Bobic | 57.5kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Insinuate | 13 | M J Dunn | 58.5kg | $9.00 | |
| 6th | 5 | Hollywood Epic | 12 | Cobi Vitler | Renita Beaton | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Better Be Nordy | 2 | Jake Bayliss | R L Heathcote | 60.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 10 | Meltdown | 14 | Damien Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Primary Witness | 10 | Leah Martyn | Adrian Olsen | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Alecia | 16 | Ceejay Graham | K M Schweida | 58kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Galeka | 8 | Jade Metcalfe | W P Nugent | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Shake''n''bake | 1 | Ben Thompson | M A Currie | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Mission To Win | 7 | Sally Taylor | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Nails And Pride | 17 | Justin Huxtable | Marcus Wilson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Grand Meteor | 3 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Jacks And Soda | 11 | R G Lipp | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Kamariya | 15 | R L Heathcote | 56.5kg |
Breezin' is a strong contender with recent form and proven soft track ability. The weight advantage is significant, but the wide barrier is a concern. However, its consistency and quick backup suggest it's well-placed to challenge for the win.
The inside barrier and proven soft track ability are significant positives.
The class drop and advantageous barrier draw further enhance its chances. While the top weight is a concern, the overall profile suggests a strong winning chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Shelstein | 12 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 8 | Araminta | 9 | Justin Huxtable | Chris & Corey Munce | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Dark Chill | 6 | Jasper Franklin | Ethan Ensby | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Breezin'' | 18 | S Rutledge | Darren Bell | 56.5kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 10 | Jungle Law | 2 | Ben Thompson | D J Bougoure | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 17 | Inspired Dream | 11 | Courtney Bellamy | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Warrior Head | 3 | Andrew Mallyon | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 18 | Destinys Pinnacle | 5 | B A Gentle | 54kg | $101.00 | |
| 9th | 12 | Moonfleet | 1 | Jake Bayliss | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 2 | End Assembly | 4 | Ryan Maloney | M A Currie | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Hollywood Epic | 14 | Renita Beaton | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Mayne | 13 | Marcus Wilson | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Von Bee | 10 | S B Laming | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Indaza | 19 | T J Gollan | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Kirragirl | 16 | Jack Bruce | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Arabian Rose | 7 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Magic Island | 15 | R L Heathcote | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Signature Tart | 8 | Nicole Luke | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Rockbarton Fashion | 17 | Ravyn Warzecha | 58kg |
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