Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Friday 29 August 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Ipswich. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The gelding carries a favorable weight and has secured a top jockey. Despite the wide barrier, his early speed should allow him to overcome this disadvantage. The step up in distance looks ideal based on his finishing efforts.
Tszyuya is showing an improving form line with a recent second place finish. The favorable barrier draw should allow for a positive position in running. The Good track condition suits her racing style, and the strong trainer/jockey combination adds confidence. While yet to win, she appears ready to break through.
Ciphertext has been knocking on the door with multiple placings. The addition of blinkers could be the key to a breakthrough win. Proven ability at the track and distance is a significant advantage. The wide barrier is a concern, but the mare has shown adaptability in previous runs.
The gelding is dropping significantly in class and has been consistently placing in stronger company.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Meldubious | 14 | Ryan Maloney | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Champagne Tower | 2 | B Wheeler | R G Lipp | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Tszyuya | 8 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Silver Spoon | 9 | H Van Der Hoven | K M Schweida | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Imperial Red | 4 | Luke Dempsey | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Black Assassin | 11 | Matthew Mc Guren | Ms P Campbell | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Lecan | 7 | Jake Molloy | Anthony Freeman | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Risky Mission | 1 | Anthony Allen | Ms K Stabe | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 20 | Gold Stars | 3 | Tiffani Brooker | Ms T Cotsiopoulos | 58.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Man Of The Town | 18 | L J Gough | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Sir Winnie | 13 | R G Lipp | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Ciphertext | 12 | Ms H Page | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Copenhagen Cat | 17 | S B Lee | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Rock On Angel | 22 | S B Lee | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Valedictorian | 19 | Michael Freedman | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Proud Miss | 15 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Demes Girl | 5 | Neil Hocking | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Confiserie | 10 | C J Waller | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Muchacho | 21 | C H Richardson | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Busker | 16 | R L Heathcote | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 21 | Video Vixen | 6 | Olivia Webb | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 22 | Quarry Man | 20 | K M Schweida | 56kg |
While yet to win, her form suggests she's ready to break through in this company.
Likely to lead and benefiting from a significant class drop, he looks well-placed to break through. The top weight is a concern, but his consistency and pace make him a major contender.
She has a weight advantage and valuable track experience. While yet to win and unproven at the distance, her consistency makes her a strong place chance.
The significant class drop and weight relief could see her improve sharply.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Voodoo Lass | 2 | Chelsea Baker | D J Bougoure | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Queen Jeddah | 1 | Rob Thorburn | P & W Hulbert | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Lord Of Flames | 6 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 59.5kg | $2.20 |
| 4th | 8 | Mishani Moet | 7 | Rikki Jamieson | Donna Stanbridge | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 14 | All Too Foxy | 5 | Matthew Mc Guren | Ms P Campbell | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 11 | Vostokova | 3 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Marcus Wilson | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 17 | Ship Happens | 4 | P Hamblin | J R Bayliss | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Worthy Way | 11 | Jai Williams | Gregory Cornish | 59kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 18 | Piertaga | 12 | Tiffani Brooker | Ryan Tyrell | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Minnie Vegas | 8 | Ms G Cartwright | K R Kemp | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Mayor Of Kingston | 10 | Luke Dempsey | Peter Robl | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Meaner Than Evil | 18 | G A Thornton | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Rusty Tycoon | 15 | R L Heathcote | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Silver Spoon | 16 | K M Schweida | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Hello Dolly Diva | 9 | P J Wallace | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Replica | 17 | C J Waller | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Viper Room | 13 | Ms O Cairns | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Nasiron | 14 | R J Milne | 58kg |
Jacks And Soda brings solid recent form and a strong record at this track and distance. Well-weighted and likely to take up a forward position, the gelding is well-placed to capitalize on the expected fast tempo. The slight class rise is offset by consistent performances against similar opposition.
Bolshevic Road drops in class and brings consistent form from stronger races. The gelding should appreciate the likely fast tempo and has the ability to finish strongly. Angela Jones is a positive jockey booking, and while yet to win at Ipswich, the horse has placed here previously.
Fort William brings consistent form and is well-weighted for this contest. The gelding should appreciate the step up to 1350m and has a strong jockey/trainer combination. While facing a slight class rise and drawn wide, Fort William has shown the ability to overcome similar challenges in recent starts.
The gelding is coming off a good 4th place finish and has won at this track previously. While facing a slight class rise and unproven at the distance, the well-weighted runner could surprise if able to reproduce his best form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Fort William | 9 | Chelsea Baker | K R Kemp | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Bolshevic Road | 7 | Angela Jones | R L Heathcote | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 12 | Rockrata | 11 | Tiffani Brooker | Ryan Tyrell | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Bonjour Rupert | 8 | B Wheeler | Grant Allard | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Best Coffee | 1 | K H Zechner | James Moore | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Jacks And Soda | 4 | Ben Thompson | R G Lipp | 60kg | $2.60 |
| 7th | 10 | Snitch''n''snatching | 3 | Amy Graham | Lili Park | 53kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Switchblade | 6 | N Fazackerley | Stephen Matthews | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 8 | Intrecciato | 5 | Luke Dempsey | Kevin Martin | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 7 | Eyeleftit | 12 | Ms G Cartwright | L J Gough | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Pretty Rho | 2 | Ruby Chatterton | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Midnight Boom | 10 | Stephanie Sixtus | 54kg |
Well-weighted and drawn to get a good run, the likely fast tempo should suit her closing style. The step up in class is a query, but her recent form suggests she's ready for the challenge.
Clubhouse brings solid recent form and a good record at the track and distance. The likely fast pace should suit his running style, and experienced jockey Andrew Mallyon is a plus. The wide barrier and topweight are concerns, but his class and consistency make him a strong contender.
Hard To Dismiss is a consistent performer with a strong record at the track. Well-weighted and suited by the distance, she should be competitive. Her lack of recent wins is a concern, but her ability to place regularly makes her a solid each-way prospect in this field.
Lightly raced and carrying a light weight, there's potential for improvement. While the class rise is a concern, his recent form suggests he could be up to the task, making him an interesting value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Harley Charlie | 7 | K H Zechner | T B Thomas | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Bokuden | 10 | Montana Philpot | Gregory Cornish | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Von Bee | 4 | Luke Dempsey | S B Laming | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Clubhouse | 1 | Andrew Mallyon | Marcus Wilson | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 9 | Champagne Problems | 6 | Ben Thompson | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 8 | Pretty Little Lass | 11 | Corey Sutherland | P P Jenkins | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Field Agent | 12 | Jason Taylor | Stephanie Sixtus | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Hard To Dismiss | 5 | Ceejay Graham | Billy Healey | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Hakatere | 2 | Jai Williams | Michael Freedman | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Besiege | 3 | Michael Nolan | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Promiscuous Girl | 8 | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Whistlin'' Ruler | 9 | Bille Derbyshire | P B Moncrieff | 54kg |
Shalailed has drawn perfectly and comes in fresh with a strong first-up record. The inside draw should allow him to find a good position early. While his form is slightly less consistent than Emperor, he's well-weighted and has a strong chance if he brings his best.
Ralphie comes into this race off a strong second-place finish and has a solid record at the distance. While drawn wider than ideal, he's well-weighted and has shown consistency in his recent performances.
With a good draw and proven ability at the track and distance, he looks well-placed to continue his winning ways. The slight rise in weight is offset by his class edge and consistency.
The gear changes (winkers on, tongue tie off) could spark improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Heartoni | 7 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Shalailed | 1 | T Marshall | Jack Bruce | 58kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 8 | Bring Me Kash | 2 | Dale Smith | S B Lee | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Ralphie | 9 | Damien Thornton | Gary Doughty | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 9 | Flying Banjo | 5 | Darren Evans | Darren Evans | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 6 | My Snow Queen | 4 | Corey Sutherland | David Cole | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Atmosphere | 8 | Jack Bruce | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Emperor | 3 | M J Dunn | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Maximum Output | 6 | S W Kendrick | 57.5kg |
The gelding has a proven affinity for this track and distance, and drops in class which should make him very competitive. Well-weighted considering his ability and likely to get a good run from barrier 1.
Campai is a consistent mare dropping significantly in class, which puts her right in contention. She has a solid record at Ipswich and gets the services of experienced jockey Courtney Bellamy. The wide barrier and topweight are concerns, but her class edge may overcome these obstacles.
Charlotte's Here is a lightly-raced mare on the up, coming off a strong win at this track and distance. She gets in with a light weight and should get a good run from barrier 6. The class rise is a query, but her rapid improvement suggests she can handle it.
His consistent recent form and weight of 58kg give him strong claims. While the class rise is a slight concern, he should be suited by the likely fast tempo and represents good each-way value.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Campai | 12 | Courtney Bellamy | S J Morrisey | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | State In Texas | 1 | Corey Sutherland | Jimmy Downes | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 6 | Herbie Town | 14 | Hannah English | John Thomas | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Bad Forest | 5 | Jake Bayliss | Jesse Townsend | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Gypsy Tricks | 7 | Ben Thompson | Bradley Smith | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 12 | Sonic Arrow | 9 | Amy Graham | Phil Bobic | 51kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Don''t Be Dramatic | 8 | Jai Williams | Dan Morgan | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 11 | Dawyn''s Choice | 11 | Montana Philpot | Gregory Cornish | 52kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 14 | On The Target | 2 | Ms G Cartwright | K M Schweida | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Li''l Rex | 3 | Ceejay Graham | David Murphy | 54kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Kelly''s Landing | 13 | Brent Gray | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Charlotte''s Here | 6 | Adam Campton | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Hokusai | 15 | Caitlin Johnstone | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Milestone | 4 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 54kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Bun In The Oven | 10 | Wayne O''Connell | 54kg |
Loch Awe brings the strongest recent form into this race, having been competitive in higher grade races. The likely fast tempo should suit his running style, and he's proven at the track and distance.
Hey Chardonnay presents as a strong contender with consistent recent form and a significant weight advantage. The expected fast pace should suit her running style, making her a solid second pick.
He's A Saint is the class runner of the field with a strong overall record and proven ability at the track and distance. The wide draw is a concern, but his class could overcome this disadvantage.
His last start 3rd place finish shows improving form, and he drops significantly in weight for this race.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Hazey Hill | 7 | T Marshall | T J Hurley | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Loch Awe | 4 | B Lerena | B J Lockwood | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 14 | Aristella | 13 | Jackson Murphy | D J Bougoure | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 16 | Tortilla | 1 | K H Zechner | Harry Schwenke | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Hey Chardonnay | 3 | Courtney Bellamy | Chris & Corey Munce | 52kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Azafran | 12 | Ceejay Graham | R G Lipp | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Bit Of Grunt | 10 | Ryan Maloney | G R Duncan | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 1 | He''s A Saint | 18 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 13 | Whiskey Tower | 5 | Luke Dempsey | David Vandyke | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Kalkanli | 8 | Damien Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 17 | The Manipulator | 20 | Amy Graham | Linda Gersekowski | 51kg | $91.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Revelaide | 17 | H Van Der Hoven | Vivian Coombes | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 13th | 15 | Whatadilemma | 6 | Ms G Cartwright | E J Hayes | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 14th | 19 | Jadatan | 11 | Wayne O''Connell | D & G Lane | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Fireforce | 16 | K M Schweida | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Love ''n'' Rockets | 14 | T J Gollan | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Gagnante Enchere | 9 | S A Dwyer | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Rothsphene | 19 | D J Bougoure | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Ludik | 15 | Troy Pascoe | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Asgoodasyougett | 2 | Bill Brown | 54kg |
Diamond Epic presents as the top selection with improving form, a last start win, and a strong record at Ipswich over 1350m. The mare is well weighted and has shown consistency in recent starts. While the wide barrier is a concern, her tactical speed should allow her to overcome this disadvantage.
The likely fast tempo should suit his running style, and the inside barrier is advantageous. However, he carries top weight and is facing a slight class rise, which tempers confidence slightly.
Milton Road offers solid credentials with consistent recent form and a favorable barrier draw. He's well-suited by the Good track conditions and carries a competitive weight. The main concerns are the slight class rise and his unproven status at this exact distance.
He's shown consistent form recently and has a favorable barrier draw. While rising in class is a concern, he's well weighted and has proven ability at similar distances.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Lion Class | 10 | Danny Peisley | L J Mayfield-Smith | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Diamond Epic | 18 | B Wheeler | Renita Beaton | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Written Fame | 12 | Olivia Webb | M J Dunn | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 19 | Toolatemate | 15 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | S J Morrisey | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 21 | Echo Hunter | 16 | Jake Bayliss | P P Jenkins | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 16 | Born Fearless | 5 | Ceejay Graham | R G Lipp | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Zousain Bolt | 6 | H Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Milton Road | 4 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Aitutaki | 19 | Bella Youngberry | Peter Quinlan | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Antonito | 11 | Jasper Franklin | David Vandyke | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Mayne | 1 | Ryan Maloney | Marcus Wilson | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Tavis Town | 20 | P H Duncan | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Monte Maximus | 21 | N Mayfield-Smith | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | The Claimant | 13 | Adam Campton | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Better Be Nordy | 17 | R L Heathcote | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Singer Sargent | 8 | James Moore | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Crymenotears | 14 | Jesse Townsend | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Kamariya | 9 | R L Heathcote | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Jakkalberry Finn | 2 | Caitlin Johnstone | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Fly Fifer | 7 | Taylah Mackinnon | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Benfica Lass | 3 | Billy Healey | 54kg |
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