Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Saturday 23 August 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Gold Coast Polytrack. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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I Am Voodoo stands out as the premier selection with his exceptional Gold Coast Poly record and proven synthetic surface ability. His recent close second confirms current form, and despite carrying top weight, his class and track specialization make him the horse to beat in this competitive field.
Hidden Melody brings excellent recent form into this assignment with her dominant Gold Coast win. Her synthetic track consistency and ideal barrier draw provide strong winning chances, though she needs to overcome her lack of wins at this specific venue.
Blinding Speed offers strong winning potential despite first-up concerns. Her perfect synthetic track record and significant class drop, combined with minimum weight, create an attractive proposition. The wide barrier and fitness questions are the main concerns.
His recent third confirms fitness, and the distance suits perfectly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Hidden Melody | 7 | Courtney Bellamy | Adam Campton | 57kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 1 | I Am Voodoo | 8 | Bella Youngberry | R H Dart | 62kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Kelanoa | 5 | Dan Mc Gillivray | M J Lakey | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Zatanna | 1 | Jaden Lloyd | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 15 | Beachside Babe | 4 | David Murphy | 54kg | $11.00 | |
| 6th | 4 | Picasso''s Dream | 3 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Integrity Lane | 10 | J W Healy | 56kg | $11.00 | |
| 8th | 7 | Tarps | 15 | S Champkin | S J Morrisey | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Madame Pearl''s | 6 | Rhiannon Payne | L J Gough | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Blinding Speed | 13 | A C Goindasamy | Michael Freedman | 54kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 3 | I''m Zac | 14 | Kirk Matheson | Desleigh Forster | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Sujeed | 2 | K H Zechner | Adam Campton | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Dusan | 11 | Courtney Bellamy | Samantha McGuren | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | King Of The Jungle | 9 | Jai Williams | Billy Healey | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | King Kryptos | 12 | B J Dais | 56kg |
Archers Reign stands out as the clear form selection with an outstanding synthetic track record and a dominant last-start victory at this venue.
Neoclassicism presents strong claims off his excellent second placing here last start, showing he's well-suited to the track. His synthetic record of 1 win from 12 starts with strong place statistics, combined with the significant 54kg weight advantage and ideal barrier, makes him a serious threat.
His first-up record of 1 win from 4 starts and the inside barrier provide tactical advantages, though the class rise and track inexperience are concerns.
Takunai represents excellent value with his outstanding track and distance record of 3 wins from 13 starts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Disselation | 1 | Jai Williams | G A Thornton | 55.5kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | Suprendre | 4 | Michael Hellyer | Phil Bobic | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Takunai | 7 | Jaden Lloyd | Jeff Dunn | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 2 | Archers Reign | 3 | Kirk Matheson | Josh Sweeney | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 6 | Neoclassicism | 2 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Allan Chau | 54kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Silver Warrior | 5 | Adam Campton | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | The Wellian | 6 | G Laming | 54kg |
Equine Art stands out with superior recent form including close placings at Eagle Farm and Ipswich. The barrier 3 draw provides tactical advantage.
Sharpoy represents the improving type with a recent third showing she's close to breaking through. Her progressive form trend and soft track consistency make her a genuine winning chance despite the wide barrier. The young filly has clear upside.
Drumshanbo presents the classic debutant enigma with strong stable connections and perfect barrier draw.
He Is The Kiss offers genuine value based on recent form including a narrow Gold Coast second and proven synthetic track ability.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Equine Art | 3 | Luke Dempsey | B J Lockwood | 56.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 9 | Drumshanbo | 1 | Jai Williams | Michael Freedman | 56kg | $2.25 |
| 3rd | 11 | Queen Of Aces | 8 | K H Zechner | Adam Campton | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 2 | He Is The Kiss | 2 | B Lerena | Allan Chau | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Espada Ropera | 11 | Dan Mc Gillivray | C J Waller | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Bertus | 4 | Michael Hellyer | K C Anderson | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Dellucy | 7 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Code Buster | 5 | Amy Graham | David Murphy | 53kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Kendyacatchme | 12 | N Masuda | Ms V McLennan | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Sharpoy | 10 | Jaden Lloyd | S J Morrisey | 54kg | $4.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Privet | 9 | S Champkin | Stephanie Sixtus | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Princess Shanghai | 13 | A C Goindasamy | Peter Robl | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Margot''s Star | 6 | Stephanie Sixtus | 56.5kg |
Second up is typically the optimal run, and he's the only horse showing genuine ability with a career placing. The improving form trend from his last preparation and suitable distance range make him the most reliable winning chance despite the wide barrier.
The inside barrier is crucial on synthetic tracks, and the addition of ear muffs first time suggests connections expect improvement. Despite no wins, the consistent form and track position advantage make him a strong winning chance.
Boasts the strongest place record with 5 placings from 17 starts including recent seconds. The significant class drop to maiden level after racing in higher company gives him a clear edge. Good barrier allows forward positioning, and his consistent placing ability makes him a solid each-way proposition despite lacking a win.
Recent second placing shows current ability, and the 29-day break suggests he's been freshened for this assignment.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Ihaveseenthelight | 2 | Jaden Lloyd | R L Heathcote | 58.5kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 11 | Sistine Chapel | 4 | A C Goindasamy | Ben Ahrens | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Southoftheborder | 11 | Michael Hellyer | Phil Bobic | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Viscount Sydney | 10 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Ms K Stabe | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Circus Maximus | 14 | Courtney Bellamy | Adam Campton | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 16 | Scuti | 1 | B Lerena | S J Morrisey | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Unega Wahy''a | 6 | Luke Dempsey | J W Zielke | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 10 | Serene Echo | 7 | S Champkin | Paul Butterworth | 54.5kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 2 | City Of Troy | 18 | Jai Williams | Ms N Hemmings | 58.5kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Preachabull | 9 | N Masuda | Stephanie Sixtus | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Cobble | 8 | K H Zechner | Cameron Byrne | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Kananaskis | 17 | Bella Youngberry | Leanne Hartley | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Mustang Snooks | 3 | Michael Morrison | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Silver Agent | 15 | L J Hatch | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Supido Rose | 16 | L J Gough | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Phyliss | 12 | Ryan Tyrell | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Summer Ready | 13 | Amy Graham | Dayna Knight | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Minister Garrett | 5 | Samantha McGuren | 58.5kg |
Atomic Gozen stands out as the clear top selection having won her last start at this exact track and distance combination. Her perfect synthetic track record and proven 1900m ability, combined with an ideal barrier draw and quality stable connections, make her the horse to beat despite the class rise.
Watermelon brings strong course and distance credentials to this assignment. His excellent record at Gold Coast Poly combined with proven 1900m ability and the significant advantage of barrier 1 on the synthetic surface makes him a strong winning chance despite the class concerns.
Sly Corner arrives in excellent form following a narrow second at this track last start. The proven stayer should appreciate the 1900m trip and has shown consistent form, though the top weight assignment and age factor present challenges against younger, less weighted rivals.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Watermelon | 1 | Bella Youngberry | R H Dart | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Atomic Gozen | 3 | Michael Hellyer | David Vandyke | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Silver Warrior | 6 | Courtney Bellamy | Adam Campton | 60.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Sly Corner | 7 | K H Zechner | D B Reardon | 61.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 8 | Viadelamore | 8 | Kirk Matheson | Daniel Bowen | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Capital Boss | 9 | Jai Williams | Jay Bellamy | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 13 | Better Strings | 5 | A C Goindasamy | P J Lindeberg | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Glenray''s Mate | 11 | N Masuda | Kenneth Deacon | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Powerwolf | 4 | S Champkin | R G Howard | 52kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Kneze | 14 | Kenji Yoshida | Amanda Park | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Spill The Secret | 2 | Dan Mc Gillivray | M J Lakey | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Loch Awe | 10 | B J Lockwood | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Call Out | 13 | Adam Campton | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Au Revoir | 12 | Jack Bruce | 56kg |
Sujeed is the standout selection with exceptional synthetic track credentials and a strong recent third at this venue. His track specialization and recent performance make him the clear top pick despite weight and barrier concerns.
King Kryptos brings strong venue credentials with 2 wins from 10 starts at Gold Coast Poly and showed excellent form when a close second first up. His synthetic track specialization and proven ability at this venue make him a strong second choice, though his distance record shows placings rather than wins.
Exoflow offers strong credentials as a lightly raced 3-year-old with an impressive 25% win rate. The synthetic surface is unknown territory, but his youth and ability suggest adaptation potential.
The inside barrier draw provides a significant tactical advantage, while the first-time tongue tie suggests connections expect improvement. His synthetic track record and class drop make him a strong value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | King Kryptos | 7 | Jai Williams | B J Dais | 61kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 1 | Sujeed | 11 | Adam Campton | 63kg | $6.00 | |
| 3rd | 3 | Rylov | 12 | K H Zechner | R H Dart | 61.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 7 | Palatial Prince | 2 | Danny Peisley | Glenn Richardson | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Exoflow | 16 | Jaden Lloyd | D A McColm | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Exposition | 4 | Bella Youngberry | Allan Chau | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Stormtrooper | 10 | Brett Sturgess | 56kg | $91.00 | |
| 8th | 15 | King''s Warrior | 1 | Michael Morrison | 56kg | $101.00 | |
| 9th | 4 | Aureate | 15 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 61kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Seeya Later Gater | 13 | Kirk Matheson | S J Morrisey | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Private Tender | 3 | Courtney Bellamy | Peter Robl | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 12th | 16 | Miss Helmut | 17 | Ms N Hemmings | 54kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 5 | Kelanoa | 18 | M J Lakey | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Grandeur Rose | 6 | S Champkin | G M Hay | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Ancient Mission | 9 | Ms M Brosnan | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Gus The Bus | 14 | Ms K Brewster | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Bun In The Oven | 5 | Wayne O''Connell | Wayne O''Connell | 54kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Shotgun Diva | 8 | Angela Plumb | 54kg |
Damiani is a proven synthetic track specialist with 4 wins from 16 starts on the surface and specific success at this track/distance.
The 56.5kg weight with apprentice claim provides a significant advantage, though the class rise and wide barrier are concerns for this improving type.
Princeton Award showed he's back to form with a solid third first up and now gets the second up advantage where he has 1 win from 5 starts. His synthetic track record shows consistent placings and he's dropping in class. The staying distance suits his racing pattern, making him a reliable each-way chance.
Somax won his last start at this exact track and distance, giving him perfect credentials for today's assignment.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Horsburgh | 2 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Phil Bobic | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Call Out | 15 | Courtney Bellamy | Adam Campton | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | The Wellian | 3 | Michael Hellyer | G Laming | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Better Be Ready | 16 | Kirk Matheson | K M Schweida | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 16 | Somax | 11 | K H Zechner | J L Grob | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Princeton Award | 12 | Jai Williams | G A Thornton | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 7th | 2 | Mission To Win | 13 | Danny Peisley | Sally Taylor | 61kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Damiani | 8 | Matthew Palmer | L D Kelly | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 20 | Rockrata | 9 | Ryan Tyrell | 54kg | $31.00 | |
| 10th | 12 | Miss Shu | 18 | B Lerena | Stephen McLean | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 19 | No Double Dipping | 5 | Kenneth Deacon | 56kg | $151.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Capital Boss | 17 | Jay Bellamy | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Takunai | 1 | Jeff Dunn | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Proponent | 6 | Kenji Yoshida | Amanda Park | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Au Revoir | 20 | N Masuda | Jack Bruce | 58kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Neoclassicism | 10 | Allan Chau | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Coco Jewel | 7 | Ms S Batten | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Eastown | 4 | S J Morrisey | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Jimmy Nails | 14 | A C Goindasamy | P L Shailer | 57kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Tonare | 19 | B A Gentle | 54kg |
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