Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Wednesday 22 October 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Eagle Farm. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Tulong brings the strongest recent form into this race with a close 2nd over this distance last start. The step up to 1600m looks ideal based on his last run, and Ryan Maloney is a significant jockey booking. Barrier 4 gives options to settle midfield in a fast-tempo race.
Wily Jack has shown consistent form in his brief career, finishing 2nd last start over 1400m. The step up to 1600m is a query but his racing pattern suggests it should suit. As a 3yo, he gets a weight advantage and should be able to settle midfield from barrier 5.
The step up to 1600m is a significant query but trainer David Vandyke is adept at placing his horses. From barrier 6, he should get a nice run midfield and can finish strongly.
Bate comes into this race off a solid 3rd placing last start over 1350m. The step up to 1600m is a query but his racing pattern suggests it could suit. Justin Huxtable is a positive jockey booking.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Wily Jack | 5 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 56kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 4 | Tulong | 4 | Ryan Maloney | Jason Edwards | 58.5kg | $1.85 |
| 3rd | 6 | Hard As Brok | 6 | Ben E Thompson | David Vandyke | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Bate | 8 | Justin Huxtable | H R Richardson | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Zephirine | 2 | Andrew Mallyon | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Averred | 3 | Cobi Vitler | G R Duncan | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Black Assassin | 1 | Adin Thompson | Ms P Campbell | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Whata Sort | 7 | Damien Thornton | K M Schweida | 56kg |
Lightly-raced mare with significant upside who remains undefeated this preparation. Despite facing a class rise, her tactical versatility and perfect second-up record suggest she can continue her winning ways. Well-drawn in barrier 3 and carries a manageable weight. The Munce stable has her in excellent order.
Consistent gelding who scored impressively last start at Sunshine Coast. Has excellent record at this distance with 2 wins and a second from 4 attempts. The class rise is the main query, but his overall form suggests he can be competitive.
Mare with excellent credentials at this distance, boasting 3 wins from 6 attempts. Resumed with an impressive win at Sunshine Coast and has a strong second-up record. The class rise is the main concern, but her overall profile suggests she can be competitive.
Mare who represents excellent value given her strong first-up record and significant class drop from previous racing. Last seen winning at Rockhampton in stronger company and has proven ability on Good tracks. The 110-day break is offset by her first-up prowess, and the booking of Kyle Wilson-Taylor is a significant positive.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Cabaletto | 3 | Justin Huxtable | Chris & Corey Munce | 56.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Dream Smart | 6 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | L F Birchley | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Mishani Ego | 4 | Ben E Thompson | Donna Stanbridge | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Mercian | 5 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Giliana | 1 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 7 | Lady Zaydi | 2 | Jake Bayliss | A & T Sweeney | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 1 | King Spirit | 7 | Jai Williams | S W Kendrick | 57kg |
With a perfect barrier draw, lightweight, and top jockey booking, she's ideally positioned to capitalize on the very fast tempo predicted. The gear application (ear muffs pre-race) suggests she might be highly strung but has been well-prepared.
She's placed at this distance previously and gets the services of top jockey Ryan Maloney. The mare is dropping in class from her previous campaigns which is a significant positive.
Zoustrology comes from the same Jack Bruce stable as Daitanna, suggesting connections have a good opinion of both horses. The booking of Damien Thornton is significant, and the neutral barrier draw should allow tactical options.
She's proven at this distance with 4 placings from 7 attempts and has a good second-up record. While she's yet to win from 13 starts, she's been competitive at this level and her recent second placing at Dalby suggests she's in good form. The wide barrier is a concern but the 3kg claim helps.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Vesper Lynd | 10 | Jace McMurray | Dale Groves | 53.5kg | $20.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Lady Milan | 3 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 54kg | $1.70 |
| 3rd | 8 | Wayburn | 11 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Extreme Taste | 1 | Luke P Dempsey | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Zoustrology | 6 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Daitanna | 7 | Ryan Maloney | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Zanjeer | 4 | Justin Huxtable | Darren Bell | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 7 | Ole Ali | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | M F Hemmings | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Gold Stars | 5 | Ms T Cotsiopoulos | 58.5kg | $201.00 | |
| Scr | 3 | Duck Out | 8 | Cobi Vitler | M F Hemmings | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Galactic Star | 9 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | S W Kendrick | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Ave Cantare | 12 | Cejay Graham | R L Heathcote | 54kg |
He's proven at Eagle Farm with a win and a place from 5 starts, and his second-up record is excellent (1-0-2 from 4 starts). The moderate-fast tempo should suit his running style, and barrier 3 gives him options. While untested at 1800m, his racing pattern suggests the distance will suit.
Mr Buster comes off a solid 2nd placing last start and has a strong second-up record with 1 win and 2 thirds from 4 attempts. While carrying top weight of 61kg, he's proven capable under similar weights. The main concerns are his unproven record at Eagle Farm and barrier 7 when inside barriers are advantageous.
Laridae comes off a win over this distance 11 days ago and boasts an impressive record at 1800m with 2 wins from 3 starts. As a likely leader from barrier 6, he should be suited by the track bias favoring inside barriers and on-pace runners. The weight drop from his last start is a positive, but he faces a significant class rise here and is yet to prove himself at Eagle Farm.
He has a place at Eagle Farm over this distance and draws the advantageous barrier 2 when inside barriers are favored. The 32-day gap between runs is a concern but may have freshened him up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Mr Buster | 7 | Ryan Maloney | C Maher | 61kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 8 | Throttle Response | 8 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Rock The Sunrise | 3 | Rory Hutchings | Matthew Hoysted | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 6 | Blumstien | 1 | Justin Huxtable | Stephen Matthews | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Laridae | 6 | Chelsea Baker | D J Bougoure | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Gulf Of Tomini | 2 | Ben E Thompson | J G Symons & S Laxon | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Magic Island | 4 | Cejay Graham | R L Heathcote | 53.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Royal Charge | 5 | Noriyuki Masuda | Ms V McLennan | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Friend In Need | 9 | Adin Thompson | Ms M Brosnan | 57kg |
Pharoah's Prophecy brings the strongest recent form into this race, finishing 3rd last start in the same class. Well-drawn in barrier 4 and should get a perfect midfield position in a race with likely fast tempo. The David Vandyke-trained gelding has a consistent record of 2 wins and 3 placings from 8 starts and handles Good tracks well.
Promiscuous Girl has the perfect draw in barrier 1 on a track that historically favors inside gates. Her last start 6th in Class 3 company represents strong form for this Class 2 event. Has won at 1400m and performed well at the mile last start. Has placed at Eagle Farm previously and boasts a good record on Soft tracks if conditions change. Should get the perfect run from the inside barrier in a race with likely fast tempo.
He's For The Girls brings solid credentials with a 3rd placing two starts back in similar company. Has won at the mile distance previously and boasts a good record at Eagle Farm with 5 starts for 1 second and 2 thirds. Dropping in class from recent runs which is a significant positive. The wide barrier is a concern on a track favoring inside gates, but his experience at the track and proven ability at the distance make him a genuine place chance.
Drawn perfectly in barrier 2 on a track that historically favors inside gates.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Golden Cross | 7 | Robbie Dolan | B J Dais | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Pharoah''s Prophecy | 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | David Vandyke | 60kg | $1.95 |
| 3rd | 1 | Contilda''s Love | 9 | Cobi Vitler | G R Duncan | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Puff ''n'' Harry | 3 | Martin Harley | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Promiscuous Girl | 1 | Rory Hutchings | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 3 | He''s For The Girls | 10 | Jace McMurray | Jason Edwards | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Lavoni | 8 | Leslie Tilley | Jesse Townsend | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Ready To Ignite | 2 | Cejay Graham | S A Dwyer | 60kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Fifth Force | 6 | Andrew Mallyon | Billy Healey | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Ninjitzou | 11 | Daniel Moor | R L Heathcote | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Assent | 5 | Adin Thompson | Ms M Brosnan | 58.5kg |
His last start 2nd at this track and distance was excellent, and he's now dropping in class. Daniel Moor retains the ride.
Mintaka Lad comes off an impressive win at this track and distance, showing he's in peak form. His overall record at the distance is excellent (19: 5-4-2), and he's drawn well in barrier 2.
Outsmarted presents as an intriguing prospect, being second-up from a spell where he has a perfect record (2:2-0-0). His overall strike rate is impressive (7:4-1-1), and he's drawn well in barrier 3. While this represents a class rise from his last start 2nd placing, his consistency and second-up pattern suggest he can be competitive, especially with the weight advantage over the top selections.
Shalailed represents excellent value coming off a solid 4th at this track and distance. While his win strike rate isn't outstanding, his place record suggests consistency, and the class drop is significant.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Town Crier | 1 | Daniel Moor | Matthew Hoysted | 60kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 11 | Dirty Dancing | 5 | Jake Bayliss | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Mintaka Lad | 2 | Jace McMurray | P L Shailer | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 6 | King Of Naples | 6 | Rory Hutchings | Stephen McLean | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Zelgaria | 9 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Mishani Renegade | 10 | Ben E Thompson | Donna Stanbridge | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Outsmarted | 3 | Karl Zechner | Jake Capewell | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Code In Time | 7 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Shalailed | 8 | Justin Huxtable | Jack Bruce | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Shot Of Whiskey | 4 | Daniel Moor | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Pareto | 11 | Danny Peisley | D A McColm | 57kg |
The return to 1400m suits after failing at his last two starts, and the blinkers going back on is a positive gear change. Has the tactical versatility to settle midfield and finish strongly in what should be a genuinely run race. The Gollan/Maloney combination is always dangerous at Eagle Farm.
While yet to race at Eagle Farm, his versatile racing pattern should suit the spacious track. The Munce stable is in good form, and Martin Harley is a quality rider who should give him every chance. The likely fast tempo will suit his racing style, though he'll need some luck from barrier 11.
Captain Fenkel returns from a spell with a strong first-up record (1-1-0 from 3 starts) and excellent Eagle Farm credentials (1-1-1 from 10 starts). His proven ability at the track and distance (1-0-0 from 2) gives confidence, and barrier 8 should allow him to find a good position.
His strong Eagle Farm record (1-1-0 from 4 starts) and proven ability at the distance (1-0-1 from 4 starts) are significant positives. The wide barrier (16) is a concern, but with the long run into the first turn at Eagle Farm, he should have time to find a position.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Voracious | 10 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 59kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 15 | Social Outcast | 5 | Cobi Vitler | M J Dunn | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Chief Witness | 11 | Martin Harley | Chris & Corey Munce | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 13 | Typhoon Tip | 3 | Stacey Callow | Ms N Hemmings | 53.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Connewarre | 4 | Brandon Lerena | M A Kropp | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Captain Fenkel | 8 | Jai Williams | Marcus Wilson | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Savannah Gangster | 1 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 17 | Existential Bob | 12 | Rory Hutchings | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Lion Class | 15 | Danny Peisley | L J Mayfield-Smith | 61kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Good Lieutenant | 7 | Ben E Thompson | Billy Healey | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Better Be Nordy | 14 | Jace McMurray | R L Heathcote | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Code In Time | 17 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Great Aspirations | 6 | Cejay Graham | T J Gollan | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Seneschal | 16 | S W Kendrick | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Heyoka | 9 | Daniel Moor | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | No Name Frank | 13 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Lavoni | 2 | Jesse Townsend | 54kg |
Before the races, not after
Our top three picks and a value pick for every race, with assessed prices, speed maps and the analysis behind them. Free for 7 days.