Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Saturday 23 August 2025
Our top pick won 4 of 7 races at Toowoomba. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The multiple first-time gear changes including barrier blanket and blindfold suggest significant trainer confidence. His inside barrier draw and distance suitability make him the standout selection despite his modest win record.
Brave Jet represents excellent value dropping significantly in class from Group 3 level. His perfect record at this track and distance is compelling, and his first up statistics suggest he can perform fresh. The long spell and wide barrier are concerns, but the class drop and track suitability make him a strong value proposition.
Little Spark offers strong value with her excellent Toowoomba track record and proven heavy track ability. Her recent 2nd placing demonstrates current form, and the class drop from higher grades should suit. The wide barrier is concerning but her track knowledge and wet track credentials make her a strong each-way proposition.
Groove Jet offers value as a recent winner stepping up in class.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | In No Doubt | 15 | Cody Collis | Chris Anderson | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Lets Dance Jandy | 5 | Olivia Webb | M A Kropp | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Groove Jet | 4 | N Fazackerley | T J Dougall | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 18 | Richunclemoneybags | 7 | S Mesken | 57kg | $41.00 | |
| 5th | 6 | Babalola | 3 | B Wheeler | M A Currie | 59kg | $2.30 |
| 6th | 3 | Husson''s Revenge | 2 | Chloe Wells | Rochelle Pereira | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Brave Jet | 10 | S Foster | 57.5kg | $6.00 | |
| 8th | 12 | Mood Killer | 12 | Nozi Tomizawa | Jay Bellamy | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 7 | May | 16 | Jake Molloy | Ms S Croxford | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 21 | Asgoodasyougett | 1 | Bill Brown | 54kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Bee Two | 21 | Glenn Richardson | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Rum Diary | 13 | Amy Graham | Peter Rice | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Red Toffee | 17 | K R Kemp | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Madame Pearl''s | 20 | L J Gough | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Rumi Star | 11 | Hannah English | Glenn Richardson | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | My Sicada | 14 | G J Banks | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Kaytee Wisdom | 18 | A & T Sweeney | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Little Spark | 19 | M A Currie | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Goose Step | 8 | Jake Capewell | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Heavenly Az | 9 | Stephanie Sixtus | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Doublesharkattack | 6 | Joe Gleeson | 54kg |
Marenaro presents as the standout selection after a dominant first-up victory at Warwick. While his second-up record is concerning, the class drop and weight relief provide strong compensation.
The apprentice claim and good barrier enhance his chances despite the moderate Good track record.
Malecon's outstanding venue and distance statistics make him a serious contender despite the class rise. His perfect adaptation to Toowoomba conditions and last-start victory provide strong momentum.
The gear change removing winkers could unlock improvement, and his recent consistent placings suggest he's finding form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Shake''n''bake | 5 | B Wheeler | M A Currie | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Cold One | 4 | S Champkin | G A Thornton | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Count The Coin | 3 | Montanna Savva | K R Kemp | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Marenaro | 1 | Cody Collis | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56.5kg | $2.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Guzumped | 6 | Jake Molloy | Patrick Sexton | 60kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Malecon | 9 | Chelsea Baker | Michael Nolan | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Bringme | 7 | B D Azel | 54kg | $71.00 | |
| 8th | 6 | Bowrider | 2 | Nozi Tomizawa | Jay Bellamy | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Kneze | 10 | Jade Metcalfe | Amanda Park | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Start Strutting | 11 | S Callow | K R Kemp | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Moonshine Run | 8 | Nicholas Beck | 54kg |
Hideyo presents as the standout selection with a perfect record at this track and distance, having won her only previous start here over 1890m. Her recent form is excellent with two consecutive wins, including a dominant Class 1 victory last start. While facing a class rise, her specific course and distance expertise makes her the horse to beat.
Slugworth enters off a breakthrough maiden victory and represents a stable in good form. However, his poor record on Good tracks and the significant class rise present concerns. The gelding's recent improvement trajectory and tactical advantage from the draw make him a strong place chance.
Somethin In Orange brings strong recent form including a narrow second at this track last start. His Toowoomba record is excellent and the barrier draw provides tactical flexibility. The gelding has shown consistent improvement and handles this track well. The main concerns are the distance step-up to 1890m for the first time and carrying top weight in a significant class rise.
The mare is a proven heavy track performer and has familiarity with Toowoomba.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Hideyo | 12 | B Wheeler | M A Currie | 58kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 1 | Somethin In Orange | 3 | N Fazackerley | T J Dougall | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 5 | Forty Times | 9 | Nozi Tomizawa | Nicholas Beck | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Dipierdomenico | 6 | Ms K Lenton | R J Knight | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Super Fair | 8 | Hannah English | M Callaghan | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Another Dazzler | 11 | Neil Hocking | 54kg | $31.00 | |
| 7th | 11 | Lizzie''s Pride | 7 | Amy Graham | Greg Wright | 51kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Royal George | 10 | Montanna Savva | Linda Gersekowski | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Slugworth | 2 | Cody Collis | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 8 | Katerini | 4 | Ms G Cartwright | Ms S Croxford | 56kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Proponent | 5 | Kenji Yoshida | Amanda Park | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Gold Merchant | 1 | Scott Sheargold | Damian Rock | 56kg |
Second up from a spell with a narrow second at this track over 1300m in May provides the perfect form reference. The wide barrier is a concern but his class edge should overcome it.
Bushann represents solid each-way value dropping significantly in class from Listed and Open company. Her recent fourth at Toowoomba maintains form continuity, and the strong place record suggests she can hit the frame. The class drop is substantial enough to offset the wide barrier, though she'll need to improve on recent efforts to win.
The significant class drop to maiden level after competing in higher grades, combined with barrier 2, makes her a serious winning chance despite the winless record.
His recent third at this track over 1100m provides the perfect lead-up, and horses typically improve second up from a spell.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Power Of Success | 11 | Olivia Webb | P J Wallace | 57.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Tajalat | 10 | Chelsea Baker | T J Gollan | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Malbec Man | 4 | Jake Molloy | L J Hatch | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Waiting For Graham | 17 | Brooke Ainsworth | Brooke Ainsworth | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 5 | It''s A Long Road | 5 | Ms K Lenton | P A Nolan Jnr | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Highland Sapphire | 1 | Cody Collis | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Red Force | 8 | K H Zechner | Jake Capewell | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Dream Summit | 16 | Kenji Yoshida | Jenna Amory | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Love To Be Proud | 12 | Montanna Savva | Michael Frappell | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8 | Bushann | 13 | B Wheeler | Dale Groves | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Inquicktime | 3 | R L Heathcote | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | He''s Invading | 15 | Ms L Baskett | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Champagne Tower | 2 | R G Lipp | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Lady Lazarus | 7 | Nozi Tomizawa | P M Kalinowski | 54kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Margot''s Star | 9 | Stephanie Sixtus | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | O''reilly''s Shout | 6 | B & M Costello | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Thunder Shanghai | 14 | Brock Everingham | 54kg |
Fighting Idol presents as the standout selection with strong recent form including a close 2nd at Sunshine Coast. His 1200m record of 4 wins from 19 starts is solid, and the addition of blinkers first time could provide the edge needed. Despite the wide barrier, his consistent form and class make him the top pick.
Provance benefits from the crucial barrier 2 draw which aligns perfectly with the inside bias at Toowoomba. His 1200m record is strong and the extensive gear changes suggest connections believe he's ready to fire.
Never Give Up's first up record of 3 wins from 4 starts is exceptional, and his perfect record at this track and distance cannot be ignored. His Toowoomba form is outstanding.
The good barrier 3 draw suits the track bias and his light weight of 57kg is advantageous. While he's rising in class, his recent form suggests he's ready to step up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Provance | 2 | B Wheeler | M A Currie | 58kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 2 | Fighting Idol | 11 | Ms K Lenton | Neil Hocking | 59.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 4 | Silver City | 9 | Ms S Willis | M A Currie | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Hell And Back | 4 | Chelsea Baker | T J Gollan | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Son Of Beebee | 3 | S Callow | K R Kemp | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Never Give Up | 5 | K H Zechner | Corey & Kylie Geran | 61.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Island Magic | 6 | Nozi Tomizawa | Amanda Park | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Kordia | 1 | Amy Graham | P J Richardson | 59.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 5 | No Going Back | 8 | M A Currie | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Script Writer | 10 | Chris Anderson | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Switchblade | 7 | Stephen Matthews | 56kg |
Last Chance Saloon presents as the standout selection with a perfect 1 win from 1 start record at this track and distance.
Mystery Power brings strong local knowledge with an excellent Toowoomba record of 2 wins from 8 starts. His last start victory, combined with the inside barrier draw and significant weight advantage (52kg), makes him a serious threat. The class rise is a concern, but his track affinity and conditions suit perfectly.
Script Writer enters off a confidence-boosting last start win and draws the coveted barrier 1. However, his poor record on Good 4 tracks and limited success at 1300m present concerns despite the positive momentum.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Last Chance Saloon | 8 | Nozi Tomizawa | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 7 | Moonshine Run | 3 | K H Zechner | Nicholas Beck | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Script Writer | 1 | Michael Hellyer | Chris Anderson | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Mystery Power | 2 | Ms S Willis | L J Hatch | 52kg | $2.80 |
| 5th | 8 | Drop The Pilot | 4 | Ms K Lenton | P A Nolan Jnr | 52kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 2 | No Going Back | 7 | B Wheeler | M A Currie | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 9 | Gangplank | 5 | Chloe Wells | R J Knight | 52kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Son Of Beebee | 9 | K R Kemp | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Switchblade | 6 | Ms G Cartwright | Stephen Matthews | 54kg |
Despite being winless in 13 starts, Turn Up The Music has shown consistent improvement with recent placings including a narrow second at Kilcoy. The gelding has form at this track with a third placing and draws favourably in barrier 2. The gear changes and first-up assignment are concerns, but the recent form trend suggests he's close to breaking through.
Future Soldier showed promise with a close second at Ararat and has good track form. The extensive gear changes including first-time winkers and tongue tie suggest connections expect improvement. The light weight and apprentice claim provide advantages, though the first-up assignment and winless record are concerns.
Enigma's Choice presents a complete unknown with no available form data. The lack of form information makes this a high-risk selection that could either surprise or disappoint significantly.
The inside barrier suits the track bias and the first-up assignment could see improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Turn Up The Music | 2 | B Wheeler | M A Currie | 60kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 4 | Enigma''s Choice | 6 | Kenji Yoshida | K R Kemp | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | Future Soldier | 5 | Ms K Lenton | Nick Keal | 56.5kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 2 | He Da Boss | 8 | Ms G Cartwright | Ms S Croxford | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Remomia | 4 | Ms S Willis | L H Wheeler | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Fortunate Dragon | 7 | Chloe Wells | R Drysdale | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Decorative | 9 | M A Currie | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Privet | 3 | Michael Hellyer | Stephanie Sixtus | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Queen Of Aces | 1 | K H Zechner | Adam Campton | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Okanui | 10 | Stephen Kirkwood | 54kg |
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