Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Wednesday 3 September 2025
Our top pick won 4 of 7 races at Ipswich. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Trump Card presents as the most reliable option with excellent recent consistency and proven staying ability. His forward racing style suits Ipswich's leader-biased track, and the Vandyke stable has him racing in career-best form. The class rise is a concern but his recent placings suggest he's ready to break through.
Piston Rebel is the most progressive horse in the field with an impressive last start win at this track. His rapid improvement curve and proven Ipswich form make him a serious threat despite the class rise. The distance extension is the main query but his staying pedigree suggests he'll handle it.
Hurricane Rosie brings proven staying ability and the crucial barrier 1 draw that's so important at Ipswich. Her recent form over staying trips has been solid, and the weight drop helps. The main concern is her overall strike rate and soft track form, but the barrier advantage could be decisive.
Linas Reel offers value based on his perfect Ipswich record and strong staying credentials. The poor last start can be forgiven given the wide barrier and class, while his Doomben 2nd two starts back over a similar distance shows his true ability.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Hurricane Rosie | 1 | Jaden Lloyd | S B Laming | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Trump Card | 8 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | David Vandyke | 60kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 5 | Piston Rebel | 5 | Leslie Tilley | William Kropp | 60kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 2 | Linas Reel | 7 | Ms G Cartwright | L J Gough | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Mingardos | 9 | Cody Collis | Ben Ahrens | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Grand Torino | 4 | Dylan Turner | P P Jenkins | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Papal Wars | 2 | Corey Sutherland | Jesse Townsend | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Sacred Ted | 3 | J P Morris | Jackson Morris | 60kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Argerich | 6 | R L Heathcote | 55kg |
The blinkers first time gear change from successful trainer T J Gollan could provide the edge needed to break through for her maiden win. Her proven ability on Good 4 tracks and advantageous barrier 4 draw at the leader-friendly Ipswich circuit make her the standout selection despite carrying top weight.
Bombard gets the crucial barrier 1 draw which is vital at the tight, leader-biased Ipswich circuit. Her recent form shows consistency with two placings, and the removal of blinkers and tongue tie suggests connections believe she's ready to improve.
Elltitude represents the David Vandyke stable first up from a 74-day spell with quality jockey Ryan Maloney aboard. While her limited experience is concerning, the combination of a top trainer, inside draw, and fresh condition could see improvement from her debut effort.
Her previous course and distance experience, combined with the tongue tie first time gear change, could see improvement from her debut effort.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Immediate | 4 | Ben Thompson | T J Gollan | 58kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Absolutelysmashing | 6 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | D A McColm | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Bombard | 1 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Elltitude | 3 | Ryan Maloney | David Vandyke | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Nanterre | 9 | Ceejay Graham | Billy Healey | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Trefoil | 2 | Angela Jones | Chris & Corey Munce | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Outcry | 7 | Courtney Bellamy | Chris & Corey Munce | 52.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Tinkertino | 5 | S Rutledge | T B Thomas | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Rock Me Mama | 8 | Anthony Allen | Jeff Dunn | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Nuestra | 10 | K H Zechner | L D Kelly | 58kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Keiko Say | 11 | J C Smerdon | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Aliquam | 12 | L F Birchley | 55.5kg |
The I Am Invincible gelding has been given 311 days to mature and develop, with gear changes suggesting trainer confidence.
Valedictorian brings Group-level experience to this maiden, having contested Group 2 and 3 races. The significant class drop, combined with being second up from a spell and the addition of visors, suggests he can finally break through for his maiden victory.
The class drop from Open company to maiden level is significant, and his breeding suggests sprint ability. However, the wide barrier and first-up assignment at tight Ipswich present challenges.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Watertight | 6 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 12 | Valedictorian | 4 | Ben Thompson | Michael Freedman | 55.5kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 11 | Toro Chase | 13 | Andrew Mallyon | J W Mason | 55.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Dukedom | 8 | Jaden Lloyd | S W Kendrick | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 13 | What Did You Say | 5 | H Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Kobe Ascot | 12 | Corey Bayliss | Rochelle Pereira | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Quarry Man | 7 | Ceejay Graham | K M Schweida | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Encrypted Feeling | 2 | Angela Jones | P & W Hulbert | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Flashmaster | 3 | Luke Dempsey | Desleigh Forster | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Invincible Choice | 11 | Corey Sutherland | Natalie McCall | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Majestic Louvre | 9 | B Lerena | Michael Morrison | 58kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Atomic Time | 10 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Rockabilly | 14 | Desleigh Forster | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Spanish Rage | 1 | R L Heathcote | 55.5kg |
Palawa Kani gets the crucial barrier 1 draw at the leader-biased Ipswich circuit and brings strong recent form including a last-start win. Her 5 wins from 17 starts on good tracks and overall record of 8 wins from 28 starts shows genuine ability. The class rise is a concern but she's proven at higher levels previously.
Enuff Pills boasts an outstanding record at this specific track and distance with 4 wins from 8 starts. The barrier 2 draw is perfect for her forward racing style at Ipswich, and her soft track credentials provide insurance. The significant class rise and 46-day break are concerns but her course specialization is compelling.
His strong place record of 14 seconds from 46 starts shows reliability, but the wide barrier 9 is a significant disadvantage at the tight, leader-biased Ipswich circuit.
Red Boomshakalaka offers excellent value with her outstanding good track record of 7 wins from 20 starts (35% win rate).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Maximum Output | 8 | Jace McMurray | S W Kendrick | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Palawa Kani | 1 | Olivia Webb | Sharon Pomerenke | 56.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 4 | Maguro | 7 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | S J Morrisey | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Uno Moon | 5 | Leslie Tilley | M J Lakey | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Enuff Pills | 2 | Angela Jones | Tenille Ranger | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Akaka Falls | 9 | Corey Sutherland | Nick Keal | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Red Boomshakalaka | 4 | Ben Thompson | M A Currie | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Tikka Ready | 3 | Yvette Lewis | S J Morrisey | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Gypsy Tricks | 6 | Bradley Smith | 55kg |
Surprise Honey presents as the standout selection dropping significantly in class from Listed/Open company to Class 2. Her strong recent form shows consistent placings and the addition of blinkers first time should provide extra sharpening. The Gollan-Jones combination is proven and she has winning form at this track. Despite no wins at 1100m, her class edge and forward racing style suit Ipswich's leader-biased layout.
Giliana comes off an impressive last start win and boasts an excellent first up record. The second up concern is offset by her class and the fact she's dropping in grade. Her forward racing style suits the track bias and she should be competitive from barrier 5.
No Name Frank brings a perfect first up record and strong course and distance form to this assignment. The inside barrier draw is crucial at Ipswich and his forward racing style suits the track bias. However, the 186-day layoff and poor good track record present concerns. His class and proven ability at this level make him a solid each-way chance.
His heavy track form is excellent and while the barrier is poor, his early speed may overcome this. The Ryan Maloney booking suggests stable confidence and his second up positioning could see improved fitness.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Surprise Honey | 3 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 58kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 10 | Pocketmoney | 6 | S Rutledge | Chris & Corey Munce | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Pareto | 8 | Ryan Maloney | D A McColm | 60kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Giliana | 5 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Rush Hour | 1 | Jace McMurray | Jack Bruce | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Kelly''s Landing | 4 | Sean Cormack | Brent Gray | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 3 | No Name Frank | 2 | Ms G Cartwright | L J Gough | 60kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Humphree Bear | 7 | J W Healy | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | La Petite Maison | 11 | T J Gollan | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Sapana''s Pearl | 9 | Tahlia Fenlon | Caitlin Johnstone | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | She''s Fashionable | 10 | B J Lockwood | 56.5kg |
Cherish The Day presents as the standout selection with a perfect record at this track and distance. The barrier 1 draw is crucial at tight Ipswich, and her recent Class 1 victory shows she's in career-best form.
Toros brings excellent recent form including two wins from her last three starts. Her 24% strike rate is impressive and she's proven on Good tracks. The barrier 7 draw isn't ideal at Ipswich, but her strong recent form and class progression make her a serious threat.
Victory Flame offers excellent value with a 25% strike rate and proven class ability. The barrier 5 draw allows tactical options, and the Guthmann-Chester booking is positive. Last start was disappointing, but previous form suggests he's capable of bouncing back at this level.
His Good track form is concerning, but the track familiarity and tactical advantage from barrier 2 make him a strong value proposition in a competitive field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Cherish The Day | 1 | Ryan Maloney | David Vandyke | 57.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 2 | Sunlord | 2 | Luke Dempsey | Jack Bruce | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Victory Flame | 5 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Fireforce | 15 | Andrew Mallyon | K M Schweida | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Toros | 7 | Angela Jones | Ms P Barron | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Le Chocolat | 6 | Ben Thompson | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Alecia | 11 | H Van Der Hoven | K M Schweida | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Classique Gal | 3 | Ms G Cartwright | B W Brown | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Better Strings | 9 | A C Goindasamy | P J Lindeberg | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Winston Blue | 12 | S Rutledge | Neil Hocking | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Brazen Kingdom | 4 | T Marshall | T J Hurley | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 14 | Avoid The Misstres | 13 | Leslie Tilley | Indiana Turner | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Sian Star | 8 | D J Hansen | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Kind Wish | 14 | Louise White | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Suprendre | 10 | Phil Bobic | 58kg |
Zoufani presents as the standout selection with an unbeaten record of 2 wins from 3 starts. Despite the class rise, her perfect positioning and proven track record make her the top selection.
Flying Shelly brings strong credentials with a recent Ipswich win over this exact distance. Her proven track and distance record provides confidence despite moderate overall statistics.
The barrier 4 draw provides tactical options at Ipswich, though the significant class rise and lack of track experience present challenges. Her solid place rate and recent form suggest she can be competitive despite the step up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Better Be Nordy | 7 | Jaden Lloyd | R L Heathcote | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Velozes | 4 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 10 | Zoufani | 1 | Ceejay Graham | T J Gollan | 57.5kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 2 | Chief Witness | 15 | Courtney Bellamy | Chris & Corey Munce | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Flying Shelly | 2 | Ben Thompson | David Vandyke | 56.5kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 13 | Rose Of Shiraz | 5 | Andrew Mallyon | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Salt Lake Betty | 6 | Corey Sutherland | Desleigh Forster | 53.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Mount Fuji | 3 | Emily Lang | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Desiah | 8 | Cody Collis | T B Thomas | 58kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Treporti | 10 | H R Richardson | 63.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Fighting Idol | 13 | Neil Hocking | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Joppa Lane | 11 | Matthew Hoysted | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Keep Safe | 14 | R L Heathcote | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Araletta | 12 | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Electric Arrow | 9 | K R Kemp | 55.5kg |
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