Next Exit showed plenty of promise on debut when finishing 3rd at Sunshine Coast just 13 days ago. The addition of blinkers first time should sharpen her up, and with natural improvement second-up, she looks the one to beat despite the wide barrier.
Queensland · Saturday 27 September 2025
Gold Coast Polytrack tips and results
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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Starward brings solid form to this race with three 3rd placings from 8 starts. His second-up record shows he typically improves with two 3rd placings from two attempts. The recent 4th at this track gives him valuable synthetic experience, and the addition of blinkers first time (replacing winkers) could be the key gear change to help him find that winning edge.
Scion brings experience to this race with 7 starts including a 2nd and 3rd placing.
The barrier 4 draw is advantageous for early positioning, and with blinkers again, he should maintain focus.
- 1st4Siglo De OroYvette Lewis$4.80
- 2nd6StarwardMontana Philpot$7.00
- 3rd3ScionJasper Franklin$20.00
- 4th12Next ExitJaden Lloyd$1.80
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Siglo De Oro | 4 | Yvette Lewis | Marcus Wilson | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Starward | 6 | Montana Philpot | Natalie McCall | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Scion | 3 | Jasper Franklin | Michael Morrison | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Next Exit | 11 | Jaden Lloyd | S W Kendrick | 54kg | $1.80 |
| 5th | 11 | Daiquiri Hill | 5 | Chloe Wells | Tony Georgieff | 52kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Ainsley | 2 | B Lerena | Allan Chau | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Haney | 10 | A C Goindasamy | Adam Campton | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Invincible Choice | 8 | Natalie McCall | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Soo Rad | 12 | Indiana Turner | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Tajalat | 7 | Madeleine Wishart | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Ed I Am | 1 | Jai Williams | Gregory Cornish | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Tribesman | 9 | Belinda Mair | 56kg |
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Lightly-raced 3YO who showed plenty of promise when finishing second on debut over this track and distance two weeks ago. Has drawn to get an ideal midfield position from barrier 6 and should be perfectly suited second-up over the same course. The synthetic surface clearly suits based on that debut effort.
Consistent gelding who has placed in 2 of his 5 starts including a solid third at this track when resuming two weeks ago. Perfectly drawn in barrier 1 to utilize his early speed and has shown a clear affinity for synthetic tracks with two placings from two starts. The weight is a concern but his consistency is hard to ignore.
Consistent gelding who has placed third in his last two starts including over this track and distance. Has shown an affinity for synthetic surfaces and should get an ideal run from barrier 3. The 35-day freshen-up is a slight concern but his record at this track and distance is encouraging. Should be right in the finish if he can reproduce his last run here.
Experienced mare who boasts an excellent record at this track with 6 placings from 9 starts on the synthetic surface. Ran second over this track and distance two starts back and followed up with a solid fourth here two weeks ago. The wide barrier is a concern but she gets in with just 51kg and has shown she can handle this distance with 2 seconds from 6 attempts. Represents excellent each-way value.
- 1st10Sistine ChapelCourtney Bellamy$31.00
- 2nd1Just WalterJai Williams$2.05
- 3rd3DuomoScott Sheargold$6.50
- 4th2SouthoftheborderMichael Hellyer$10.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Sistine Chapel | 12 | Courtney Bellamy | Ben Ahrens | 51kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Just Walter | 1 | Jai Williams | Jimmy Downes | 60kg | $2.05 |
| 3rd | 3 | Duomo | 6 | Scott Sheargold | Jay Bellamy | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Southoftheborder | 3 | Michael Hellyer | Phil Bobic | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Samurai Wand | 2 | Jasper Franklin | J C Smerdon | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 6th | 9 | Mishani Empire | 5 | Tiffani Brooker | Donna Stanbridge | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Happy Coffee | 4 | Chelsea Baker | James Moore | 52.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Unega Wahy''a | 7 | Dale Smith | J W Zielke | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 5 | The Blaze | 8 | B Lerena | Phil Bobic | 58.5kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Thunder Shanghai | 9 | K H Zechner | Brock Everingham | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Two Time Girl | 11 | Colleen Krahnen | Daryll Leggatt | 51kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Mayor Of Kingston | 10 | A C Goindasamy | Peter Robl | 58kg |
The Secret Burden (Bm62)
Watermelon brings strong credentials with a recent win at this track and distance three starts back. His synthetic track record is excellent with 4 wins from 13 starts, and he's proven at the 1900m with 2 wins from 4 attempts. The 3kg claim helps offset the weight and he should get a good run from barrier 8.
Silver Warrior is a genuine Gold Coast Poly specialist with 7 wins from 18 starts at the track. He's coming off a last-start win over 2000m at this track and has a solid record at the distance. The top weight is a concern but he's proven he can carry weight successfully. With a good barrier draw and consistent recent form, he should be right in the finish.
Sly Corner brings solid consistent form to this race with a third placing last start at this track over 2000m. While he's yet to win at Gold Coast Poly, he has placed twice from four attempts including once at this distance. The weight is a concern but he's drawn well in barrier 3 and should get a good run in transit. Expect him to be in the finish again.
The Claimant represents good value coming back significantly in class. While unproven at the 1900m distance, he's shown staying ability in his runs up to 2400m.
- 1st2WatermelonBella Youngberry$4.00
- 2nd7AutunnoA C Goindasamy$18.00
- 3rd1Silver WarriorCourtney Bellamy$6.00
- 4th9BringmeDylan Turner$5.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Watermelon | 8 | Bella Youngberry | R H Dart | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Autunno | 1 | A C Goindasamy | Ruby Chatterton | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Silver Warrior | 5 | Courtney Bellamy | Adam Campton | 61.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Bringme | 6 | Dylan Turner | B D Azel | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Princeton Award | 4 | Jai Williams | G A Thornton | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 4 | The Claimant | 9 | Jasper Franklin | Adam Campton | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Step On Fire | 10 | S Champkin | G Sitek | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Sly Corner | 3 | K H Zechner | D B Reardon | 61kg | $4.40 |
| Scr | 5 | Mingardos | 7 | Ben Ahrens | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Black Typhoon | 2 | Ruby Chatterton | 55kg |
Sherpa Group (Bm55)
Tarps brings the strongest form credentials with an excellent record at this track (4: 2-1-0) and on synthetic surfaces (4: 2-1-0). While the wide barrier and top weight are concerns, the class drop and proven ability on this surface make him the clear standout.
His overall consistency (43% place rate) and favorable barrier draw give him strong claims. The gear change removing ear muffs could sharpen him up, though the slight class rise is a minor concern.
Allezizzy comes off a last-start win at Kilcoy and boasts an impressive record at this distance (9: 3-1-1). While she lacks experience at this track and on synthetic surfaces, her consistent form and the booking of Jaden Lloyd are positives. The slight class rise and wider barrier are concerns, but her overall profile suggests she can be competitive.
The application of blinkers for the first time could spark significant improvement, while the inside barrier draw is perfect for his on-pace style on this track.
- 1st3Hollywood EpicLeah Martyn$5.50
- 2nd11Rock LobsterDale Smith$21.00
- 3rd1TarpsYvette Lewis$1.80
- 4th9Inspired DreamNozi Tomizawa$12.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Hollywood Epic | 5 | Leah Martyn | Renita Beaton | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Rock Lobster | 7 | Dale Smith | R G Kelly | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Tarps | 12 | Yvette Lewis | S J Morrisey | 62.5kg | $1.80 |
| 4th | 9 | Inspired Dream | 10 | Nozi Tomizawa | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Battlespace | 2 | Chelsea Baker | James Moore | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Throwin Shade | 1 | Courtney Bellamy | Ben Ahrens | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Allezizzy | 9 | Jaden Lloyd | Harry Schwenke | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Birmingham | 4 | Colleen Krahnen | M A Palmer | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Starlacca | 3 | N Masuda | B Robinson | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Neoclassicism | 6 | B Lerena | Allan Chau | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Marathia | 11 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Doyle | 8 | Jai Williams | Marcus Wilson | 57kg |
Multi Cool Air-Conditioning (Bm65)
His recent form is rock solid with a win and a close second from his last two outings.
Her recent form is excellent with consecutive second placings, and she's well-drawn in barrier 6.
Her form is trending upward, and she's a proven performer at this track and distance with a win from two attempts. The wide barrier is a concern, but with just 55.5kg and her improving form pattern, she can overcome this disadvantage to be competitive in the finish.
He's a proven performer on synthetic tracks with a record of 1-0-1 from 2 starts.
- 1st5Command ApprovedChelsea Baker$6.50
- 2nd2Rich MinxFional Sandkuhl$3.50
- 3rd3New HampshireJaden Lloyd$7.00
- 4th1I Am VoodooBella Youngberry$14.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Command Approved | 3 | Chelsea Baker | John Thomas | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Rich Minx | 9 | Fional Sandkuhl | Matthew Hoysted | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | New Hampshire | 11 | Jaden Lloyd | S W Kendrick | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 1 | I Am Voodoo | 13 | Bella Youngberry | R H Dart | 61kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Mishani Storm | 1 | Dylan Turner | Donna Stanbridge | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Fast Fusion | 8 | Michael Hellyer | Phil Bobic | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Beachside Babe | 4 | Montana Philpot | David Murphy | 52kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 11 | Russian Pins | 12 | B Lerena | S J Morrisey | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Marathia | 6 | K H Zechner | Adam Campton | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Integrity Lane | 5 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Eagle''s Fire | 14 | Nozi Tomizawa | Ms S Batten | 57kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Cosmic Serenade | 2 | Indiana Turner | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Bad Forest | 7 | Jai Williams | Jesse Townsend | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Shipping Lane | 10 | Dale Smith | S W Kendrick | 56kg |
LPS Group (Bm70)
The Wellian brings the strongest credentials with a last-start win at this track and distance just two weeks ago. His excellent record at Gold Coast Poly (3-0-2 from 13 starts) and this distance (3-1-1 from 9 starts) gives him a significant edge. The improving form trend, consistent performances, and suitable barrier draw make him the standout selection.
Disselation brings strong credentials with a last-start win at this track and distance. His excellent synthetic track record (3-0-1 from 6 starts) and consistent overall form (4-2-2 from 17 starts) make him a major contender. The favorable barrier draw should allow him to secure a good position on pace, which suits the track pattern. The top weight of 57.5kg and gear changes are slight concerns, but his proven ability on this surface keeps him firmly in contention.
Nightstick brings solid credentials with consistent recent form including a 2nd placing last start at this track. The wide barrier is a concern, but his versatile racing pattern should allow him to overcome this disadvantage. While his win strike rate is modest at 13%, his place strike rate of 33% indicates he regularly runs well without winning.
The favorable inside barrier draw should allow her to secure a good position in running. While she faces a significant class rise and has limited synthetic track experience, her solid record at this track (0-1-1 from 3 starts) suggests she can be competitive.
- 1st10La SoeurK H Zechner$8.00
- 2nd7SuprendreMichael Hellyer$6.50
- 3rd3Tropic SandsJasper Franklin$11.00
- 4th5SarsenScott Sheargold$26.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | La Soeur | 8 | K H Zechner | L D Kelly | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Suprendre | 1 | Michael Hellyer | Phil Bobic | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Tropic Sands | 4 | Jasper Franklin | Peter Robl | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Sarsen | 3 | Scott Sheargold | Ms M Brosnan | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Disselation | 5 | Jai Williams | G A Thornton | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 4 | Nightstick | 10 | Dale Smith | S W Kendrick | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 8 | The Wellian | 6 | A C Goindasamy | G Laming | 55kg | $2.90 |
| 8th | 9 | Better Yet | 9 | Indiana Turner | 54.5kg | $21.00 | |
| 9th | 6 | Bokuden | 7 | Montana Philpot | Gregory Cornish | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Snitch''n''snatching | 2 | Lili Park | 54kg | $151.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Silver Warrior | 12 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Flying Celica | 11 | P J Wallace | 54kg |
Auscoast Fire Services (Bm58)
Eastown brings the strongest credentials with a perfect 2-from-3 record at this track and distance. His overall synthetic track record of 7: 2-0-1 shows clear affinity for this surface.
Neoclassicism is the definition of consistency with an excellent place record at this track (13: 1-6-4) and specifically at this track/distance (6: 0-3-2). His recent form includes 3 seconds from his last 5 starts, showing he's in peak condition. The perfect barrier 1 draw should give him every chance, and he's dropping in class. While his win strike rate is low, his place percentage of 31% makes him a reliable proposition.
Von Bee comes into this race in peak form after a last start win at Beaudesert. While he's carrying the top weight of 61kg, he's proven capable of handling it. The main concerns are his limited synthetic track experience and lack of history at this track and distance.
She's well-weighted with 56kg and drawn perfectly in barrier 3 to get a good position. While her overall win rate is low at 9%, her recent form shows clear improvement, and she appears ready to peak third-up from a spell.
- 1st10NeoclassicismB Lerena$4.80
- 2nd6EastownYvette Lewis$3.20
- 3rd12Coco JewelNozi Tomizawa$51.00
- 4th9Magic IslandChloe Wells$6.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Neoclassicism | 1 | B Lerena | Allan Chau | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Eastown | 4 | Yvette Lewis | S J Morrisey | 59.5kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 12 | Coco Jewel | 12 | Nozi Tomizawa | Ms S Batten | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Magic Island | 3 | Chloe Wells | R L Heathcote | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Horsburgh | 13 | Michael Hellyer | Phil Bobic | 60.5kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 13 | Seeya Later Gater | 16 | S J Morrisey | 57kg | $41.00 | |
| 7th | 11 | Black Typhoon | 10 | Bella Youngberry | Ruby Chatterton | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Flying Celica | 7 | Chelsea Baker | P J Wallace | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 15 | Glenray''s Mate | 8 | Kenneth Deacon | 54.5kg | $41.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | The Wellian | 6 | G Laming | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Von Bee | 5 | Jaden Lloyd | S B Laming | 61kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Better Yet | 15 | Indiana Turner | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Nails And Pride | 14 | Jai Williams | Marcus Wilson | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Battlespace | 2 | James Moore | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Set Ablaze | 9 | Belinda Mair | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Snitch''n''snatching | 11 | Lili Park | 54.5kg |
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