Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Saturday 4 October 2025
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Gold Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Punjabi Landing brings the strongest staying credentials with an excellent record at this distance (2 wins from 3 starts). Has proven ability on soft tracks with 2 wins from 6 starts. The weight is a concern but his class and distance aptitude compensate. Clearly the one to beat.
Tennessee Whiskey is an improving stayer who won impressively last start over 2450m. Gets in with a nice weight (57.5kg) and draws the inside barrier which should be advantageous given the likely moderate tempo. Has placed twice from three starts on soft tracks. The class rise is the main query, but his staying prowess and current form make him a genuine threat.
Justice Served brings excellent recent form with three consecutive wins and a strong record at this distance (3 wins from 4 starts). However, he faces a significant class rise and has a poor record on soft tracks with just 1 win from 8 starts. The quick backup (4 days) is another concern. His staying ability is proven but conditions may not be ideal.
Has won previously at Gold Coast and gets in with just 54kg from a good barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Punjabi Landing | 5 | Dylan Turner | P L Shailer | 61kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Justice Served | 6 | Bella Youngberry | R H Dart | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Tennessee Whiskey | 1 | A C Goindasamy | Peter Robl | 57.5kg | $2.45 |
| 4th | 4 | The Claimant | 7 | Ron Stewart | Adam Campton | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Going To The Sun | 4 | Madeleine Wishart | W L King | 54.5kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Planned Encounter | 2 | K H Zechner | Neil Hocking | 54kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Watermelon | 3 | R H Dart | 63kg |
Stoicism brings the strongest recent form with two placings from last three starts including a close second over 1800m. Drawn well in barrier 4 and all career runs have been on soft tracks with success. The moderate tempo should suit her running style, and she appears ready to break through for a maiden win.
Launcher comes off a solid 2nd placing at Eagle Farm over 1600m, showing good improvement. The moderate tempo should suit his running style, and he appears to be building toward a win. Main concerns are the lack of experience at this distance and on soft tracks, plus carrying top weight of 58.5kg.
Cavaretta comes off a solid 3rd placing at Eagle Farm over 1830m, showing she can handle this distance range. The wide barrier is a concern, but she has shown ability to overcome barriers in recent runs. Lacks a win but has placed twice from 6 starts and appears to be improving.
Has experience at this distance range with 2 placings from 5 starts and draws perfectly in barrier 1.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Cavaretta | 10 | B Lerena | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Stoicism | 4 | Dylan Turner | Jason Patton | 56.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 6 | Effie''s Joy | 1 | Chelsea Baker | D J Bougoure | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Rule Maker | 12 | Jai Williams | Michael Freedman | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Launcher | 3 | K H Zechner | Allan Chau | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 6th | 4 | Artistic Touch | 2 | Michael Hellyer | Stephen Cole | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 12 | I''m On Fire | 8 | Courtney Bellamy | Chris & Corey Munce | 53kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Bargara Bound | 7 | Luke Dempsey | Ms O Cairns | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 8 | The Messiah | 11 | Yvette Lewis | Gregory Cornish | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Viscount Sydney | 6 | Dale Smith | Ms K Stabe | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Future Hero | 9 | Adin Thompson | L Richardson | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Share Trader | 5 | Jaden Lloyd | S B Laming | 56kg |
Rapid Cheval brings the strongest recent form into this race with consecutive 3rd placings including last start at this track and distance.
Amahni''s Girl comes off an impressive 5-length maiden win on the synthetic track and appears to be a progressive mare on the up. The wide barrier is a concern, but she should be able to find a position midfield and finish strongly. Has upside and is open to further improvement.
Welly comes off a strong 2nd placing at Beaudesert over 1650m and has shown consistent form in recent starts including a maiden win two starts back. This is his first attempt at 1800m but his racing pattern suggests the distance will suit. Has a good record at Gold Coast with 1 win from 2 starts and is drawn well in barrier 2. Represents each-way value in a race where he faces a class rise.
Gets in with just 51kg after Leah Martyn's claim and is drawn to get a good run from barrier 6. While this is his first attempt at 1800m, his racing pattern suggests he should handle the trip. Has been consistent without winning and drops in class here.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Rapid Cheval | 5 | Jaden Lloyd | S B Laming | 57.5kg | $1.55 |
| 2nd | 4 | Welly | 2 | Chelsea Baker | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Throttle Response | 3 | Ron Stewart | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Amahni''s Girl | 10 | B Lerena | J A Gilmore | 54.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Green Meadows | 8 | Jai Williams | Jason Patton | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Aristella | 4 | Jackson Murphy | D J Bougoure | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Rockrata | 6 | Leah Martyn | Ryan Tyrell | 51kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Blueprint | 1 | A C Goindasamy | B J Dais | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Rothsphene | 9 | Anthony Allen | D J Bougoure | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Rag Queen | 7 | Dylan Turner | J P Wallace | 60kg | $14.00 |
Bruckheimer brings the strongest form credentials with 4 seconds and 2 thirds from 10 starts. Well-drawn in barrier 9 with the likely fast tempo suiting his racing pattern, he appears ready to break through for a maiden win.
Tidal Point represents strong value as a second-up runner dropping significantly in class after competing in Group 3 and Open company. While yet to place in four starts, the filly should appreciate the drop to maiden grade and has drawn well in barrier 3. With experienced jockey Ron Stewart aboard, expect significant improvement from her first-up run.
With 4 seconds from 12 starts, she's consistently around the mark and should appreciate the class drop. The inside barrier (2) gives her tactical options, and her second-up record suggests further improvement is likely.
First-up from a lengthy spell with blinkers applied for the first time, she's dropping significantly in class.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Bruckheimer | 9 | K H Zechner | Adam Campton | 58.5kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 12 | Nightline | 5 | Nozi Tomizawa | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Star Venture | 2 | B Lerena | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Tidal Point | 3 | Ron Stewart | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 13 | Skinny Jeans | 14 | Anthony Allen | D J Bougoure | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Cairo Queen | 6 | Jaden Lloyd | M J Lakey | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 16 | Zhongxin Koala | 11 | Scott Sheargold | Allan Chau | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 18 | Spiritual Rhythm | 10 | Chelsea Baker | D J Bougoure | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Anxo | 15 | Nicholas Beck | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Chicago King | 20 | Jai Williams | Michael Freedman | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Kobability | 21 | Ms O Cairns | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Laan | 18 | Madeleine Wishart | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Pensiero | 12 | Courtney Bellamy | Chris & Corey Munce | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Aerial Artist | 4 | Indiana Turner | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Lean Warrior | 7 | Ryan Tyrell | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Ninjask | 19 | Peter Robl | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Parading Gus | 13 | Michael Hellyer | Chris Anderson | 56kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Video Vixen | 16 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Betty Boom | 1 | Adam Campton | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Tamieka Warrior | 17 | J C Smerdon | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 21 | Gerry''s Pick | 8 | Jeff Dunn | 56.5kg |
Second-up today with natural improvement expected, he draws well in barrier 4 which should allow him to secure a good position. While yet to win, he's shown enough ability to suggest he can challenge the favorite, especially with a 1.5kg weight advantage.
Lady Barbarossa brings solid recent form with consecutive 3rd placings. The moderate-fast tempo should suit her running style, and she carries a significant weight advantage over the top selection.
Second-up today after a solid 3rd last start, he's proven at both track and distance. The wide barrier is offset by his early speed.
Her soft track record (4:0-1-1) suits today's conditions, and she carries just 55kg.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Mishani Moet | 12 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Wily Jack | 4 | Jaden Lloyd | K M Schweida | 58.5kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 10 | Adorable Thought | 5 | Luke Dempsey | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 12 | Far Cry | 14 | Anthony Allen | Troy Pascoe | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Les Amis | 3 | Jackson Murphy | Ruby Chatterton | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Paradise As Usual | 7 | Chelsea Baker | H J Norman | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Casual Cat | 8 | Adin Thompson | Jan Pritchard | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 18 | Piertaga | 1 | Leah Martyn | Ryan Tyrell | 51kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 17 | Babushka Doll | 6 | K H Zechner | D J Hansen | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Mr Betterman | 10 | Jason Taylor | David & Marcus Scanes | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Lady Barbarossa | 2 | Kenji Yoshida | K R Kemp | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Provoker | 13 | Jai Williams | Michael Freedman | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Glad I Met You | 18 | Matthew Palmer | Ryan Tyrell | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Leica Lemon | 17 | Gregory Cornish | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Mayor Of Kingston | 16 | Peter Robl | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Whata Sort | 11 | Dylan Turner | K M Schweida | 58kg | |
| Scr | 13 | On Any Tuesday | 15 | K A Lees | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Norty Forty | 9 | Nozi Tomizawa | K R Kemp | 56.5kg | |
| 19 | Need For Spieth | 18 | Indiana Turner |
Campai brings the strongest combination of recent form, track experience, and class to this race. Despite carrying top weight, she's dropping significantly in class after winning her last start at Ipswich. The wide barrier is mitigated by her backmarker racing style, and the expected fast tempo should give her the perfect setup to finish strongly.
While he lacks experience at the Gold Coast, his overall profile is strong with a 29% win rate and 50% place rate. The wide barrier is a concern, but his midfield racing style should allow him to find cover.
Starsarise comes into this race in excellent form after a last-start win at Eagle Farm. The advantageous barrier 5 should allow her to settle in a good position, and her record at the distance (1-0-2 from 3 starts) is encouraging. With only 56kg, she gets weight relief compared to the top selections.
He's coming off a good second-place finish at Beaudesert and has experience at the Gold Coast track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Manpower | 4 | Adam Campton | 54kg | $2.90 | |
| 2nd | 11 | Starsarise | 5 | Nozi Tomizawa | J P Wallace | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Campai | 10 | Courtney Bellamy | S J Morrisey | 61kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Mishani Crown | 1 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 3 | State In Texas | 11 | Leah Martyn | Jimmy Downes | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Jungle Law | 7 | Anthony Allen | D J Bougoure | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Limahuli | 3 | Jaden Lloyd | Ben Hull | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 2 | I Am Voodoo | 12 | Bella Youngberry | R H Dart | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Spartus | 6 | Madeleine Wishart | T J Gollan | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Don''t Be Dramatic | 2 | Jai Williams | Dan Morgan | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Bundella | 9 | Chelsea Baker | T J Gollan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Missy No Nay | 8 | Dylan Turner | Peter Robl | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Cabaletto | 13 | Chris & Corey Munce | 55.5kg |
Cape Crusader returns from a spell with strong credentials. His record at Gold Coast (1 win, 1 second from 2 starts) is excellent, and he should take up a forward position from barrier 8. While first-up, his fresh record shows he performs well when resuming (2 seconds from 4 first-up runs), and the class drop from previous campaigns is significant.
Ecclestone is a lightly-raced gelding with upside potential. While facing a significant class rise, his recent form suggests he's ready to take the next step. The inside draw should allow him to secure a good position in running.
His record at 1400m (2 wins from 3 starts) is excellent, and he's shown versatility in racing patterns. While rising slightly in class, his recent form suggests he's up to the task, and the moderate-fast tempo should suit his racing style.
His record at 1400m is impressive with 3 wins from 7 starts, and he's proven effective on soft tracks with 2 wins. Coming off a last-start win and drawing well in barrier 4, he should get an ideal run in transit. While carrying top weight, he's proven capable of handling it.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Cape Crusader | 8 | Nozi Tomizawa | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Ecclestone | 2 | Chelsea Baker | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $1.95 |
| 3rd | 1 | Midnight Drifter | 4 | Matthew Palmer | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 61kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Sian Star | 1 | Jai Williams | D J Hansen | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 10 | West Cork | 10 | Luke Dempsey | Mitch Faulkner | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 6 | First Man | 5 | Dylan Turner | P L Shailer | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Magic In Me | 9 | Jackson Murphy | G R Schwenke | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Ace''s In Bloom | 6 | B Lerena | Dan Morgan | 55kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Inca Trail | 12 | A & D Simpson | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Zousain Bolt | 11 | Michael Hellyer | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Benfica Lass | 7 | Anthony Allen | Billy Healey | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Isle Ornsay | 3 | Indiana Turner | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Pretty Rho | 13 | Ruby Chatterton | 54.5kg |
His soft track record is impressive (6:3-1-0) which is a significant advantage if conditions deteriorate. While his distance record isn't stellar (8:1-1-0), he's dropping in class from his last start and shows an improving form trend. Barrier 8 is slightly disadvantageous but his tactical speed should overcome this.
Chilled With Ice brings excellent form at this distance (3:3-0-0) and strong recent form with three wins from his last four starts. His soft track record is impressive (2:2-0-0) and he's proven at this track with a win from his only start here.
He's dropping significantly in class and draws perfectly in barrier 4 to utilize his early speed. His 36% win rate is impressive, though his soft track record (4:0-1-0) and distance record (4:0-1-0) are concerns. Should be right on the speed in a race that should favor forward runners.
Her soft track record is impressive (4:2-0-0) and she draws perfectly in barrier 2 with a light weight of 54kg. While facing a significant class rise and having limited experience, her strong win rate of 50% suggests she has untapped potential that could see her outperform expectations.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Mishani Renegade | 4 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Shot Of Whiskey | 8 | Fional Sandkuhl | Matthew Hoysted | 56kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 3 | Yoshino | 3 | Jai Williams | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Keiko Say | 2 | J C Smerdon | 54kg | $9.00 | |
| 5th | 9 | Baltray | 10 | Madeleine Wishart | L H Wheeler | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Daytona | 6 | Jaden Lloyd | David Vandyke | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Chilled With Ice | 7 | Dylan Turner | M J Dunn | 56.5kg | $3.70 |
| 8th | 6 | Social Outcast | 5 | Ron Stewart | M J Dunn | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Private Tender | 9 | A C Goindasamy | Peter Robl | 54kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Fortuneer | 11 | Leah Martyn | Renita Beaton | 54kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Smart Recognition | 12 | Michael Hellyer | Chris Anderson | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | I Stole It | 1 | Anthony Allen | Renita Beaton | 54kg |
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