Elrond brings the most consistent form to this race with 4 placings from 7 starts including a close 2nd last start at Sunshine Coast. Well-drawn in barrier 3 which is crucial at Ipswich, he should take up a forward position which suits this track's configuration. Has performed well on soft tracks and while stepping up in distance, his racing pattern suggests he'll handle the 1700m.
Queensland · Friday 31 October 2025
Ipswich tips and results
Our top pick won 0 of 6 races at Ipswich. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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TAB Mdn Hcp
Parisienne Piper brings solid staying credentials with three consecutive thirds including at 1800m last start. The mare has shown she can handle soft tracks and the gear change (blinkers off, nose roll on) could sharpen her focus. While barrier 6 isn't ideal at Ipswich, she should be able to find a position in midfield and finish strongly. The quick backup is the main query.
Power Reece is a lightly-raced filly showing improvement with a 4th placing last start over 1350m at Ipswich. Well-drawn in barrier 4 which is crucial at this track, she gets the services of experienced jockey Ben Thompson. While stepping up significantly in distance is a query, her progressive profile suggests there's more improvement to come. The T.J. Gollan stable is always respected.
Coming from stronger form lines with a significant class drop, she's well-drawn in barrier 5 which should allow her to settle in a good position. While she's yet to win from 9 starts, her recent form suggests she's ready to peak third-up and the step up to 1700m looks suitable based on her racing pattern.
- 1st4Power ReeceBen E Thompson$3.40
- 2nd5Ship HappensJake Bayliss$10.00
- 3rd3La GraciaHeavelon Van Der Hoven$7.00
- 4th6Divine DiCody Collis$4.40
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Power Reece | 4 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 55.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Ship Happens | 8 | Jake Bayliss | J R Bayliss | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | La Gracia | 5 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Divine Di | 7 | Cody Collis | Corey McConnell | 54kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 8 | Phyliss | 2 | Mark Du Plessis | Ryan Tyrell | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Elrond | 3 | Courtney Bellamy | Chris & Corey Munce | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 2 | Parisienne Piper | 6 | Olivia Webb | B K Wakefield | 54.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 7 | Happy Coffee | 1 | Bella Youngberry | James Moore | 51kg | $31.00 |
Great Northern Hcp (C2)
Smart Shazza brings the strongest recent form into this race with a last-start win at Sunshine Coast. While stepping up in class, she's shown tactical versatility that should allow her to overcome barrier 8 and position midfield in a moderately fast tempo race.
Gambino comes into this race with excellent recent form including a last-start win over this distance at Doomben. With a proven record on soft tracks and tactical speed to utilize his good draw, he shapes as a major winning chance despite the slight class rise.
Gelatin brings solid consistent form into this race with a last-start second at Doomben. He's dropping in class and has shown an ability to race on-pace which is advantageous at Ipswich. The main concerns are his poor record on soft tracks and the top weight of 60kg he carries.
He's a last-start winner with a strong overall record and excellent wet track credentials that will be valuable on a Soft 7 surface. The inside barrier is perfect for Ipswich's tight-turning track, and his second-up record is impressive.
- 1st1GelatinAngela Jones$3.00
- 2nd4Rampant LionKyle Wilson-Taylor$21.00
- 3rd6Smart ShazzaRyan Maloney$2.15
- 4th2GambinoCody Collis$4.40
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Gelatin | 6 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 60kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Rampant Lion | 2 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Smart Shazza | 8 | Ryan Maloney | Jack Bruce | 57kg | $2.15 |
| 4th | 2 | Gambino | 3 | Cody Collis | K M Schweida | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 9 | Champagne Rouge | 5 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 54.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Burleigh Magic | 4 | Corey Sutherland | R G Lipp | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Hell Of A Lad | 1 | Micheal Hellyer | Phillip Burns | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Kingsland | 7 | Luke P Dempsey | Troy Pascoe | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Red Cobra | 9 | Georgina Cartwright | Michael Laine | 55kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Flying Celica | 10 | Anthony Allen | P J Wallace | 54kg |
Gordon''s Gin Mdn Hcp
Crash The Party brings the strongest form credentials, having competed admirably in Listed company before spelling. Her soft track record shows adaptability to today's conditions, and her tactical speed suits Ipswich's leader-favoring layout. First-up record suggests readiness, and the significant class drop from Listed to Maiden gives her a substantial edge over this field.
Excelboom brings solid credentials with a perfect inside draw that's crucial at Ipswich. The Gollan stable is in good form, and Angela Jones should give him every chance from the inside gate. Main threat to the top selection.
Egyptian Goddess brings the strongest track credentials with two placings from two Ipswich starts. Her consistent recent form and proven soft track ability make her a genuine place chance. While she's yet to break through for a win after 16 starts, her race fitness and course experience give her an edge over many rivals in this field.
- 1st3Galactic StarBen E Thompson$2.45
- 2nd8Major HotGeorgina Cartwright$41.00
- 3rd2ExcelboomAngela Jones$3.80
- 4th6Crash The PartyKyle Wilson-Taylor$2.60
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Galactic Star | 3 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 59kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 8 | Major Hot | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Excelboom | 1 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 6 | Crash The Party | 6 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | A J Edmonds | 57.5kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 12 | Tapagal | 4 | Damien Thornton | David Vandyke | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Egyptian Goddess | 7 | Matthew Palmer | Ryan Tyrell | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Porcelain Prince | 5 | Jace McMurray | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Mishani Infinity | 12 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Super Johnny Joya | 9 | Mark Du Plessis | K M Schweida | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Picka Poppy | 10 | Cobi Vitler | Greg Wright | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Forgotten Spirit | 11 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Etoile Fayre | 8 | Chris Mc Iver | Jessica Kuhn | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Halfachance | 13 | Ben Hull | 56.5kg |
Barrier Reef Pools Mdn Hcp
Cardonette brings the strongest form credentials with two close seconds from two starts. The Tony Gollan-trained filly has been knocking on the door and looks ready to break through with Ben Thompson aboard again.
Now second-up from a spell and dropping in class, she's well-positioned to improve. The Kelly Schweida-trained filly is drawn ideally in barrier 5 for Ipswich's tight-turning track, giving her every chance to be in the finish.
Lebanese is an interesting debutant from the powerful Tony Gollan stable. While there's no form to assess, the trainer's strong record with juveniles and the advantageous barrier 4 draw at this leader-biased track are significant positives. The addition of ear muffs pre-race only suggests connections are focused on race day performance. Worth including based on stable confidence.
The Marcus Wilson-trained filly has race fitness on her side, having run just 26 days ago, and gets the services of top jockey Damien Thornton.
- 1st2Fire BomberKyle Wilson-Taylor$26.00
- 2nd11Our Girl ScarlettCejay Graham$15.00
- 3rd4CardonetteBen E Thompson$1.18
- 4th12Heart 'n' PowerJackson Murphy$201.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Fire Bomber | 6 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | A J Edmonds | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Our Girl Scarlett | 5 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Cardonette | 3 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 58.5kg | $1.18 |
| 4th | 12 | Heart 'n' Power | 13 | Jackson Murphy | Jason Edwards | 55.5kg | $201.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Elusive Domina | 10 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Youmeanddupre | 12 | Martin Harley | Chris & Corey Munce | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Lebanese | 4 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Bluey's Choice | 9 | Angela Jones | Michael Nolan | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Mildura Lad | 8 | Chelsea Baker | H J Norman | 56kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Let's Get Busy | 2 | Paul Hamblin | M F Hemmings | 59kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Celtic Brave | 7 | Andrew Mallyon | Jack Bruce | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Fyansford Flyer | 11 | Nozi Tomizawa | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Zellweger | 1 | Damien Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 56.5kg |
The Don Moore Memorial Mdn Plate
Mare resuming from a lengthy spell but boasts an excellent first-up record with two seconds from two attempts. Last seen running second at Sunshine Coast in good company, and previously competed in metropolitan races at Randwick. The significant class drop to provincial maiden grade is a major plus, and her tactical speed suits Ipswich's leader-favoring layout. Drawn to get a perfect run from barrier 11 with the rail out 8m.
The barrier draw is ideal for Ipswich's tight turning track, and the booking of Andrew Mallyon is a positive sign. Likely to be positioned on-pace which is crucial at this venue with its short 300m straight. The stable of Jack Bruce is capable of having horses ready to win on debut.
Mare resuming from a spell with a solid first-up record including a second placing. The inside draw is advantageous at Ipswich's tight-turning track, and the removal of blinkers suggests connections are looking for improvement. Georgina Cartwright is a positive jockey booking, and the mare should get every chance from the good gate.
Her race fitness is a significant advantage over several resuming runners, and she has shown ability on soft tracks with two placings from nine attempts. The likely fast tempo should suit her backmarker style.
- 1st10ExceloquentAngela Jones$2.50
- 2nd7Celtic BraveAndrew Mallyon$3.60
- 3rd5Betta Being SingleCourtney Bellamy$12.00
- 4th13HellariousJace McMurray$13.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Exceloquent | 6 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 54kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Celtic Brave | 4 | Andrew Mallyon | Jack Bruce | 56kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Betta Being Single | 11 | Courtney Bellamy | Chris & Corey Munce | 53.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Hellarious | 3 | Jace McMurray | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Ablesheeba | 9 | Jake Bayliss | J W Healy | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Rosa Kiss | 7 | Adin Thompson | L J Mayfield-Smith | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Hasana | 10 | Mark Du Plessis | Michael Nolan | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Media Brief | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | Brooke Ainsworth | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 9th | 2 | Gunnie Gunfighter | 1 | Tiffani Brooker | Natalie McCall | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Etoile Fayre | 5 | Chris Mc Iver | Jessica Kuhn | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Boomtime Now | 20 | Leslie Tilley | P J Wallace | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Romantic Bubble | 19 | Melissa Kelly | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Galactic Star | 13 | S W Kendrick | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Major Hot | 17 | L J Gough | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Zellweger | 8 | Damien Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 54kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Purposely | 18 | P H Duncan | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Demes Girl | 12 | Neil Hocking | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Heart 'n' Power | 14 | Jason Edwards | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Tapagal | 16 | David Vandyke | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Halfachance | 15 | Ben Hull | 56kg |
Racing And Sports (Bm70)
His form is trending upward with solid performances in his last few starts, and he drops slightly in class here. The 1700m is new territory but his racing pattern suggests it will suit, and Tahlia Fenlon knows him well.
Bovidae comes off a last-start win at this track over a similar distance and has an excellent record at Ipswich with 1 win, 1 second and 1 third from 6 starts. He handles soft tracks well with 3 wins from 9 starts and is a consistent performer overall. The class rise is the main concern, but his track experience and proven wet track ability are significant advantages.
Tajawal returns from a spell with significant gear changes and the services of top jockey Ryan Maloney. His first-up record is solid with a second and third from four attempts, and he handles soft tracks well. The Frankel breeding suggests the 1700m will suit, and he drops in class from his last preparation. The main concerns are his lack of experience at this track and the lengthy spell.
- 1st1Chayse 'n' ArtieJace McMurray$4.20
- 2nd8Smart ActionTahlia Fenlon$3.60
- 3rd5MarenaroCorey Bayliss$5.00
- 4th2ExpectantChelsea Baker$6.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Chayse 'n' Artie | 9 | Jace McMurray | L D Kelly | 60.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 8 | Smart Action | 2 | Tahlia Fenlon | Michael Morrison | 56.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Marenaro | 7 | Corey Bayliss | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Expectant | 3 | Chelsea Baker | John Thomas | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Prepotent | 4 | Chris Mc Iver | Jessica Kuhn | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Bovidae | 5 | Adin Thompson | Diane Murphy | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Tajawal | 6 | Ryan Maloney | Declan Maher | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Tuhinga | 8 | Courtney Bellamy | John Thomas | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Medical Autocrat | 1 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55kg |
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