Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Saturday 6 September 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Gold Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Man Talk presents as the most reliable option with consistent placing ability and recent form over a longer distance. The mare's 3 seconds from 8 starts shows she can compete at this level, and the gear change to ear muffs suggests connections expect improvement. Despite the wide barrier, her stamina and class edge make her the top selection.
Let's Do It Again offers solid each-way value with consistent form including a recent third at Sunshine Coast. While winless, the consistent form pattern and class suggest a strong placing chance.
The inside barrier is crucial at Gold Coast's tight layout, and the mare's soft track record suggests suitability for today's conditions despite the longer break.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Let''s Do It Again | 13 | Jasper Franklin | J C Smerdon | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Stoicism | 5 | Jai Williams | Jason Patton | 56.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 3 | Captain Insano | 6 | J P Morris | Marcus Wilson | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 12 | Brief Spirit | 1 | S Rutledge | Chris & Corey Munce | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Man Talk | 14 | Olivia Webb | Nicholas Beck | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Kiss The Cosmos | 3 | Nozi Tomizawa | C J Waller | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Lady Santos | 4 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Jason Edwards | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Lilly ''n'' Rose | 8 | Dylan Turner | Diane Murphy | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 1 | Raudkivi | 10 | Jaden Lloyd | P P Jenkins | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Southoftheborder | 9 | Michael Hellyer | Phil Bobic | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | The Blaze | 12 | Phil Bobic | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Shedrivesabentley | 15 | K J Jones | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Blood Red | 2 | Neil Hocking | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Southern Draw | 7 | Jeff Dunn | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Classic Shiraz | 11 | A C Goindasamy | Marcus Wilson | 54kg |
Good barrier draw for the Gold Coast 1400m start where positioning is less critical than shorter trips.
Good barrier draw suits the Gold Coast layout, though still seeking first career win.
Consistent performer dropping significantly in class from Open company to maiden level. Has shown ability with consistent placings and the class drop should be a major advantage. Good barrier draw and previous Gold Coast experience add to the appeal despite being winless.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | I''lltellyoutonight | 7 | B Lerena | Ms O Cairns | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Vostokova | 4 | Yvette Lewis | Marcus Wilson | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Share Trader | 1 | Jaden Lloyd | S B Laming | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Pearls In June | 6 | Anthony Allen | B J Smith | 56kg | $2.05 |
| 5th | 15 | Dashing Mars | 5 | K H Zechner | Adam Campton | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Our Mate Locky | 11 | Montana Philpot | J R Bayliss | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Cold Fusion | 3 | A C Goindasamy | Michael Freedman | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 4 | I''m On Fire | 2 | S Rutledge | Chris & Corey Munce | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 16 | She Can Soar | 15 | K M Schweida | 56kg | $26.00 | |
| 10th | 3 | Espada Ropera | 14 | Dan Mc Gillivray | C J Waller | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Save The Roses | 8 | Matthew Palmer | Ryan Tyrell | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Ode To Beauty | 9 | Michael Hellyer | Ms H Page | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 13th | 5 | Meade''s Cafe | 13 | Kirk Matheson | David Murphy | 58kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Contingency | 12 | Dylan Turner | P L Shailer | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Rusty Tycoon | 10 | Chloe Wells | R L Heathcote | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Viper Room | 16 | Ms O Cairns | 58kg |
Hidden Melody presents as the standout selection with a last-start win at Gold Coast Poly and strong course form. Her track record shows 1 win from 4 starts at Gold Coast, while her soft track statistics of 2 wins from 7 starts provide confidence for today's Soft 5 conditions. The advantageous barrier 4 draw and light 54kg weight are significant positives at this leader-friendly track.
The Astronomer boasts an impressive overall record and strong second-up statistics. His distance form shows 2 wins from 4 starts at 1100m, while soft track credentials include 2 wins from 5 starts.
Lumber Punk brings solid recent form including a last-start win at Fannie Bay. His overall record of 9 wins from 44 starts shows consistent ability, though his soft track statistics of 1 win from 8 starts are concerning for today's conditions. The barrier 6 draw provides tactical options, but the class rise and track inexperience present challenges.
His track form shows 1 win from 3 starts at this venue, while recent form includes a solid second at Sunshine Coast.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Hidden Melody | 4 | K H Zechner | Adam Campton | 54kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | King Of Naples | 7 | Jaden Lloyd | Stephen McLean | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | The Astronomer | 1 | Ryan Wiggins | S B Lee | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 7 | Time Bandit | 2 | Dylan Turner | J L Grob | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Lumber Punk | 6 | Anthony Allen | Felicia Bergstrand | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Hollywood North | 5 | B Lerena | S W Kendrick | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Cosmic Serenade | 3 | Amy Graham | Indiana Turner | 51kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Ralphie | 8 | Matthew Palmer | Gary Doughty | 59kg | $5.00 |
Ciphertext stands out as the most reliable performer with 0 wins from 5 starts on soft tracks and a strong record of 6 seconds from 8 career starts. The significant class drop combined with first-time blinkers and good barrier position makes her the standout selection despite carrying top weight.
However, the wide barrier draw at Gold Coast's leader-friendly track is a significant concern that limits confidence in the selection.
National Interest brings consistency with 7 placings from 19 starts and soft track experience.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Smudged | 2 | Jaden Lloyd | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Symo''s Boy | 18 | Dylan Turner | M J Dunn | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Ciphertext | 8 | Michael Hellyer | Ms H Page | 59.5kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 2 | Sir Winnie | 3 | Jai Williams | R G Lipp | 60kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 16 | Muchacho | 7 | C H Richardson | 59.5kg | $5.00 | |
| 6th | 8 | Wildspitze | 6 | Nozi Tomizawa | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Queen Of Aces | 10 | K H Zechner | Adam Campton | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 20 | Samurai Wand | 9 | J C Smerdon | 57.5kg | $14.00 | |
| 9th | 3 | Taity | 14 | Michael Morrison | 60kg | $61.00 | |
| 10th | 19 | Moonspell | 16 | J C Smerdon | 54kg | $26.00 | |
| 11th | 10 | La Prestige | 1 | Chloe Wells | R L Heathcote | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 1 | King Of The Lochs | 4 | Yvette Lewis | Gregory Cornish | 60kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Aerial Artist | 20 | Indiana Turner | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Crystal Garden | 12 | R Downey | Adam Campton | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Peccavi | 17 | B Lerena | C J Waller | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Betta Than Presley | 5 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | National Interest | 11 | Matthew Palmer | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Tintaura | 19 | Matthew Hoysted | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Whata Sort | 13 | K M Schweida | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Zouman Along | 15 | Danny Peisley | Declan Maher | 58.5kg |
Sweet Proposal presents as the standout selection with a recent dominant Class 4 victory and proven soft track ability. The mare has been improving through the grades with consistent placings and her recent win at Sunshine Coast demonstrates current fitness. The step up in class is concerning but her form trajectory and track condition suitability make her the logical choice.
Scarlet Prince offers excellent course and distance credentials with a perfect record at Gold Coast over 1800m. His second up statistics are encouraging and he's proven on soft tracks. The inside barrier provides tactical options and his class record suggests he can handle this level despite the recent disappointing first up run.
Wonderland Star brings impressive second up statistics and the significant advantage of carrying just 52kg. Her recent form has been consistent with strong finishing efforts, though the soft track conditions present a concern given her poor record on rain-affected surfaces. The light weight could offset track condition concerns.
The Catch represents excellent value given his outstanding Gold Coast record and proven soft track ability.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Scarlet Prince | 1 | Jasper Franklin | J C Smerdon | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Sweet Proposal | 8 | Michael Hellyer | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54.5kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 10 | Bowrider | 11 | Dylan Turner | Jay Bellamy | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Backlit Beauty | 4 | K H Zechner | Allan Chau | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Silver Warrior | 7 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Wonderland Star | 2 | Olivia Webb | M J Dunn | 52kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Fulfilled | 3 | Ryan Wiggins | K A Lees | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 2 | The Catch | 10 | Anthony Allen | Jeff Dunn | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Valimi | 5 | B Lerena | K A Lees | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Cold One | 6 | G A Thornton | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Rothsphene | 9 | D J Bougoure | 54kg |
Jimmyinthejungle presents as the standout selection with an unblemished record of 2 wins from 3 starts. His recent Toowoomba victory on Good 4 conditions and proven soft track form (1 win from 2 starts) make him ideally suited to today's Soft 5 surface. Despite the class rise, his natural ability and current form trajectory suggest he can handle the step up.
La Petite Maison brings solid recent form including a last-start win at Ipswich. His excellent barrier 3 draw at Gold Coast's tight-turning track is a significant advantage, and his distance record shows competitiveness. While he lacks soft track wins, his consistent placing record and current fitness make him a strong each-way proposition.
Speedy One offers excellent value with a 60% strike rate and perfect second-up record. His distance credentials are strong with 2 wins from 3 starts at 1000m. The barrier 5 draw suits Gold Coast's leader-friendly nature, though his lack of soft track experience and disappointing last start create some doubt.
The light 55kg weight and improving form trend make him a speculative value play, though his soft track inexperience and inside barrier are negatives.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Speedy One | 5 | Anthony Allen | T J Gollan | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Fast Fusion | 1 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Phil Bobic | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | La Petite Maison | 3 | Dale Smith | T J Gollan | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 2 | Mishani Renegade | 9 | Amy Graham | Donna Stanbridge | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Introducing | 6 | Jasper Franklin | S W Kendrick | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Jimmyinthejungle | 2 | K H Zechner | Adam Campton | 56.5kg | $1.75 |
| Scr | 3 | Shako | 10 | Jack Bruce | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Humphree Bear | 13 | J W Healy | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Machine Head | 12 | Jai Williams | R G Lipp | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | The Sun Dance | 8 | James Moore | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Veloce Meteor | 4 | Adam Campton | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Rafale Jolie | 11 | Ryan Tyrell | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Beachside Babe | 7 | David Murphy | 54kg |
The soft track conditions suit his record.
The 5-year-old gelding has shown consistent form and his Gold Coast record of 1 win from 4 starts is encouraging.
The 4-year-old has shown quality in limited opportunities with a 67% place rate. Despite the wide barrier draw being a concern at Gold Coast, his fresh condition and proven ability at the distance make him a strong winning chance.
Synergy In Motion represents value based on recent improvement and significant gear changes. The 4-year-old won his maiden at the polytrack and trainer Adam Campton has applied ear muffs and removed visors suggesting further improvement expected.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Click Click Boom | 5 | Olivia Webb | Sharryn Livingstone | 56.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 12 | La Soeur | 6 | Jai Williams | L D Kelly | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Wahine Galaxy | 7 | Jaden Lloyd | A J Edmonds | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 15 | Scoundrel | 4 | Scott Sheargold | Jay Bellamy | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Speed Map | 8 | Danny Peisley | Ben Ahrens | 60kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Isle Ornsay | 15 | B Lerena | Indiana Turner | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Battle Of Vienna | 3 | Jasper Franklin | A J Edmonds | 58kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 1 | La Petite Maison | 10 | T J Gollan | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | River Ribble | 11 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Time Bandit | 12 | Dylan Turner | J L Grob | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Deferential | 13 | S Rutledge | J W Healy | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Gambino | 1 | Kirk Matheson | K M Schweida | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Oriente | 2 | Michael Hellyer | Jeff Dunn | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Vacillation | 16 | Amy Graham | Ms M Brosnan | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Ivy Dexstress | 9 | Anthony Allen | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Synergy In Motion | 14 | K H Zechner | Adam Campton | 57kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Itza Motza | 17 | Jaden Lloyd | S W Kendrick | 57kg |
Acosta brings impressive consistency to this contest with a strong form trend and proven ability on soft tracks. Second up from a spell after a solid first-up effort, he's drawn well in barrier 3 to secure a good position.
Rhuvaal's outstanding distance record (2 wins from 3 starts at 1400m) makes him a compelling proposition despite his recent disappointing effort. Both career wins have come on soft tracks, perfectly suiting today's conditions. The significant class rise is concerning, but his distance specialization provides strong appeal.
Second up from a spell with an improving fitness profile, she's drawn perfectly in barrier 7 to settle handy on the Gold Coast's leader-friendly track. Her wet track form (1 win from 7 starts on soft) suits today's conditions, and the Chris Waller stable excels with horses at this stage of their preparation.
The significant gear change (winkers off) suggests trainer confidence, and his recent win demonstrates current ability.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Kaluakoi | 9 | S Rutledge | Chris & Corey Munce | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Liberty Steps | 1 | Jasper Franklin | Natalie McCall | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Ichiban | 4 | B Lerena | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Acosta | 3 | Dylan Turner | M J Dunn | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Tavis Town | 11 | K H Zechner | P H Duncan | 60.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Noble Conqueror | 2 | Danny Peisley | C J Waller | 60kg | $4.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Light Of Boom | 20 | Courtney Bellamy | Adam Campton | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Gripping | 8 | Bella Youngberry | Jason Patton | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Fighting Idol | 5 | Dale Smith | Neil Hocking | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Sarsen | 14 | Amy Graham | Ms M Brosnan | 54.5kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 20 | Loyalty Counts | 17 | P H Duncan | 55kg | $21.00 | |
| 12th | 6 | Starry Eyes | 12 | Michael Hellyer | Chris Anderson | 60kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Demitasse | 18 | Jay Bellamy | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Flywheel | 10 | R L Heathcote | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Disney Castle | 7 | Ryan Wiggins | C J Waller | 59kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Holy Flash | 13 | P P Jenkins | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Seneschal | 15 | Jaden Lloyd | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Mannerheim | 16 | C J Waller | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Rhuvaal | 6 | J Dann | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Nightstick | 19 | S W Kendrick | 57kg |
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