Watermelon brings the strongest recent form into this race, with a last start win and consistent placings. While facing a slight class rise, the consistent form and ability to handle various track conditions make Watermelon the top selection.
Queensland · Saturday 9 August 2025
Gold Coast Polytrack tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 6 races at Gold Coast Polytrack. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The Grant Goldie Memorial (Bm60)
Call Out shows an improving form line and gets in well at the weights. While unproven at the distance, the gelding's recent performances suggest he should handle the step up. The likely race tempo should suit his running style. The main concern is the significant class rise, but his potential for further improvement makes him a strong contender.
Atomic Gozen brings consistent placing form into this race and gets in with a light weight from a good barrier. While yet to break through for a win, the mare has been knocking on the door with multiple placings. The main concerns are the step up in class and unproven stamina at this distance. However, her consistency and weight advantage make her a solid place chance.
The mare has struggled for form recently but has proven ability on synthetic tracks and gets an advantageous inside barrier draw. While her recent performances are a concern, the easier grade and suitable conditions make her an interesting longshot.
- 1st5Atomic GozenLeslie Tilley$7.50
- 2nd1Sly CornerK H Zechner$3.90
- 3rd4Call OutDanny Peisley$3.80
- 4th2WatermelonJasper Franklin$2.30
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Atomic Gozen | 3 | Leslie Tilley | David Vandyke | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Sly Corner | 2 | K H Zechner | D B Reardon | 62.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 4 | Call Out | 4 | Danny Peisley | Adam Campton | 58.5kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 2 | Watermelon | 5 | Jasper Franklin | R H Dart | 61kg | $2.30 |
| 5th | 6 | Seeress | 1 | A C Goindasamy | L D Wanless | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Shalmum | 7 | Nozi Tomizawa | Mark Denysenko | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Royal Rift | 6 | Kirk Matheson | Jason Reilly | 59kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Godra | 8 | Nicole Luke | 54kg |
Beaudesert Cup August 16 (Bm68)
Capital Boss brings strong form credentials to this race, with an excellent record at the track and distance. While stepping up in class, he's well-placed to capitalize on the expected fast tempo.
Archers Reign comes off a strong last-start win and has been a model of consistency. His ability to perform on synthetic tracks is a significant advantage, and his tactical versatility should allow him to adapt to the race tempo. The weight rise is a concern, but his overall form warrants respect.
Silver Warrior boasts an impressive track and distance record, which is a significant asset in this race. While carrying top weight is challenging, he's proven capable at similar weights before. The wider barrier may require some tactical navigation.
Takunai presents as a value proposition in this field. His strong track record and consistency are positive factors, while the weight drop should aid his chances.
- 1st2Archers ReignKirk Matheson$3.70
- 2nd3Capital BossJai Williams$2.70
- 3rd6HotzinoTeighan Worsnop$15.00
- 4th4TakunaiAnthony Allen$4.60
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Archers Reign | 4 | Kirk Matheson | Josh Sweeney | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | Capital Boss | 1 | Jai Williams | Jay Bellamy | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 6 | Hotzino | 3 | Teighan Worsnop | Jason Reilly | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Takunai | 8 | Anthony Allen | Jeff Dunn | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 1 | Silver Warrior | 7 | Jasper Franklin | Adam Campton | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 7 | Gus The Bus | 2 | A C Goindasamy | Ms K Brewster | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Lord Vader | 5 | Jade Hampson | Angela Plumb | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Wonforwazza | 6 | Michael Morrison | 55.5kg |
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Despite carrying top weight, the weight-for-age conditions suit. The inside barrier draw is advantageous on the Gold Coast Poly track. Main concern is lack of winning form and synthetic surface experience.
The likely fast tempo should suit his midfield running style. While yet to win, he has placed multiple times over similar distances. The wide barrier and lack of synthetic experience are concerns, but overall profile suggests he's ready to break through.
The midfield barrier draw and light weight are advantageous. However, he is yet to place in 6 starts and is unproven at this distance. Recent form has been inconsistent, but there's potential for improvement on the synthetic surface.
She has proven form over similar distances and carries a light weight. While winless from 26 starts, the easier grade could see her improve sharply.
- 1st7SomaxK H Zechner$7.50
- 2nd9Sowilo RodinaJaden Lloyd$13.00
- 3rd1Boulevard BoyDanny Peisley$1.95
- 4th11Sistine ChapelC Waddell$81.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Somax | 13 | K H Zechner | J L Grob | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Sowilo Rodina | 1 | Jaden Lloyd | Jan Pritchard | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Boulevard Boy | 5 | Danny Peisley | Peter Robl | 58.5kg | $1.95 |
| 4th | 11 | Sistine Chapel | 2 | C Waddell | Ben Ahrens | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Summer Ready | 4 | Amy Graham | Dayna Knight | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Circus Maximus | 11 | Jai Williams | Adam Campton | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Southern Draw | 9 | Anthony Allen | Jeff Dunn | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Notabadlarte | 12 | A C Goindasamy | Peter Robl | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Tango Spirit | 7 | Teighan Worsnop | Jason Reilly | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Scuti | 10 | S J Morrisey | 58.5kg | $21.00 | |
| 11th | 6 | Rainsitpours | 3 | Nozi Tomizawa | Ms V McLennan | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Prefer To Dance | 8 | Kirk Matheson | James Moore | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Life Of Tree | 6 | M Callaghan | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Witness Dis | 14 | Gregory Cornish | 58.5kg |
GCTC Spring Carnival On Sale (Bm65)
Pyrois brings solid recent form into this race, including a close second on the Gold Coast Poly track. The drop in class is significant and should see him very competitive here. His ability to handle synthetic surfaces is a big plus, and the 1200m distance suits perfectly. Well-weighted and with a top jockey aboard, he looks the one to beat.
Famous Pedrille has been racing consistently, with strong performances in his last few starts. His excellent record at this track is a significant advantage, and he's well-suited by the 1200m distance. The slight class rise is offset by a competitive weight, and his recent form suggests he's ready to run a big race.
Sujeed benefits from a significant class drop here, which should see him very competitive. His strong form on synthetic tracks is a big plus, and he's well-weighted for this race. The good barrier draw is advantageous, but he'll need to overcome a disappointing last start and a slightly longer break between runs.
Sir Maurice offers value in this field, bringing consistent recent form and a strong record on synthetic tracks.
- 1st2Crowie''s ShoutKirk Matheson$18.00
- 2nd1I Am VoodooJasper Franklin$14.00
- 3rd8SujeedJai Williams$3.10
- 4th7Command ApprovedAmy Graham$12.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Crowie''s Shout | 2 | Kirk Matheson | M P Quinn | 61kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | I Am Voodoo | 11 | Jasper Franklin | R H Dart | 63.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Sujeed | 3 | Jai Williams | Adam Campton | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 7 | Command Approved | 1 | Amy Graham | John Thomas | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Pyrois | 7 | Jaden Lloyd | Michael Freedman | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 9 | Black Minto | 6 | B Lerena | L D Kelly | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Sir Maurice | 4 | Montana Philpot | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Lumens Lenny | 8 | Nozi Tomizawa | S J Morrisey | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 3 | Famous Pedrille | 10 | K H Zechner | Gary Doughty | 60.5kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Palatial Prince | 9 | Glenn Richardson | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Lord Vader | 5 | Angela Plumb | 54kg |
GC Racing Industry Awards August 21 (Bm55)
Strong synthetic track form and consistent performances make her a top contender. The wide barrier is a minor concern, but the class relief and ability to handle the surface outweigh this drawback.
The improving form trend and recent runner-up finish are positive indicators.
Zatanna benefits from a significant class drop and boasts an impressive synthetic track record. The consistent form and advantageous barrier are positives, but the top weight is a concern. The quick turnaround could be either a positive or negative, depending on the horse's recovery.
The class drop and ideal spacing between runs are positives.
- 1st3Fast FusionAmy Graham$16.00
- 2nd5King KryptosJai Williams$14.00
- 3rd4KelanoaMontana Philpot$19.00
- 4th2RylovK H Zechner$5.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Fast Fusion | 8 | Amy Graham | Phil Bobic | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | King Kryptos | 10 | Jai Williams | B J Dais | 61kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Kelanoa | 2 | Montana Philpot | M J Lakey | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Rylov | 5 | K H Zechner | R H Dart | 61.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Palatial Prince | 9 | Danny Peisley | Glenn Richardson | 60.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Seeya Later Gater | 3 | J P Morris | S J Morrisey | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Throwin Shade | 7 | B Lerena | Ben Ahrens | 61kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 7 | Accelar | 12 | Jaden Lloyd | A J Edmonds | 60.5kg | $4.40 |
| 9th | 17 | On The Target | 1 | Kirk Matheson | K M Schweida | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 10th | 9 | Sea Of Qi | 15 | Matthew Palmer | Ms T Timbery | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Moet At Midnight | 11 | Nozi Tomizawa | T D Cowan | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Rephrase | 16 | Ms J M Smith | 57.5kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Zatanna | 4 | Jasper Franklin | Matthew Hoysted | 62kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Madame Pearl''s | 17 | Rhiannon Payne | L J Gough | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Neoclassicism | 14 | Allan Chau | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Rock Lobster | 18 | R G Kelly | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Victory Statement | 6 | T N Miller | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Cash Artist | 13 | L D Wanless | 56kg |
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Wonforwazza presents as the top selection with consistent form and a significant class drop. The horse's recent performances indicate readiness for a peak effort.
Damiani shows improving form and benefits from a significant class drop. The mare's inconsistent overall record tempers confidence slightly, but recent performances suggest she's ready to run well.
The Wellian offers consistency and a class drop, which are positive factors. Overall, a solid chance but with some reservations.
However, the significant class rise and limited experience are notable concerns. A speculative selection with potential upside.
- 1st4WonforwazzaB Lerena$3.90
- 2nd11NeoclassicismDan Mc Gillivray$13.00
- 3rd6Princeton AwardJai Williams$6.00
- 4th13EastownJ P Morris$9.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Wonforwazza | 5 | B Lerena | Michael Morrison | 62kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 11 | Neoclassicism | 8 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Allan Chau | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Princeton Award | 11 | Jai Williams | G A Thornton | 60.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Eastown | 20 | J P Morris | S J Morrisey | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Au Revoir | 15 | Montana Philpot | Jack Bruce | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 7 | The Wellian | 12 | A C Goindasamy | G Laming | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Glenray''s Mate | 3 | Kenneth Deacon | 58kg | $11.00 | |
| 8th | 12 | Coco Jewel | 19 | C Waddell | Ms S Batten | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Viadelamore | 2 | Daniel Bowen | 62kg | $13.00 | |
| 10th | 9 | Damiani | 17 | Jasper Franklin | L D Kelly | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 11th | 14 | Jidayubori | 1 | Ben Ahrens | 56.5kg | $26.00 | |
| 12th | 10 | Gold Merchant | 16 | Jade Hampson | Damian Rock | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Archers Reign | 7 | Josh Sweeney | 63.5kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Takunai | 9 | Jeff Dunn | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Call Out | 14 | Danny Peisley | Adam Campton | 61kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Fly Miss Artie | 10 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Snitch''n''snatching | 13 | Lili Park | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Super Fair | 18 | M Callaghan | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Pauli | 6 | L D Wanless | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Powerwolf | 4 | R G Howard | 54.5kg |
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