Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Saturday 15 November 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Gold Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Effie's Joy stands out on form with consistent recent performances, including two strong placings at this track over similar distances. Barrier 3 allows a good midfield position in a moderate-fast tempo race, giving her an edge over less experienced rivals.
Ship Happens shows clear improvement, highlighted by a close second on Soft 5 over 1700m last start, demonstrating suitability to today's conditions. Barrier 2 positions her well for the leaders' bias at Gold Coast, and her young age suggests further potential. A solid place chance in this moderate field, though slightly behind Effie's Joy in experience.
Her recent fourth on Soft 5 over 1700m is encouraging, and barrier 1 suits a tactical run in this moderate-fast tempo. While winless, the drop in grade and top jockey boost her place prospects, though she lacks the consistency of top selections.
While not the top form line, she's undervalued compared to assessed chances, providing upside for exotics in this open maiden.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Bails | 6 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 53.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 9 | Tamieka Warrior | 10 | Jason Taylor | J C Smerdon | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Effie's Joy | 3 | Anthony Allen | D J Bougoure | 56.5kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 4 | Ship Happens | 2 | Cody Collis | J R Bayliss | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 8 | Nienna | 4 | Bella Youngberry | Jay Bellamy | 53.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Divine Di | 1 | Brandon Lerena | Corey McConnell | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Valley Of Fame | 5 | Nozi Tomizawa | Jack Brown | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Alzurri | 11 | Courtney Bellamy | B D Azel | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Jediah | 7 | Montanna Savva | Ms L Derecourt | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Luminized | 8 | Dylan Turner | P L Shailer | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Making Eyes | 9 | David Vandyke | 55kg |
Sweet Proposal stands out on form with two recent victories, including a strong win on soft ground at similar distance. Her soft track stats (25% win rate) and midfield settling suit the expected moderate-fast tempo and track bias favoring early speed. Despite class rise, her improving pattern and fitness edge make her the top win chance over less consistent rivals like Inver Park or first-up Warp Speed.
Chayse 'n' Artie excels on soft tracks with a recent win at near-distance on Soft 5, placing him well for today's conditions. His improving form and midfield position suit the race shape, though the class jump tempers expectations. Stronger wet form than Sweet Proposal's rivals but lacks the same recent consistency.
Inver Park's forward running style from the inside barrier exploits the leader-favoring bias on soft at Gold Coast. His soft track wins and recent near-miss provide a fitness edge over first-up types, though unproven at distance and heavy topweight make him third behind the more progressive Sweet Proposal and Chayse 'n' Artie.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Chayse 'n' Artie | 4 | Dylan Turner | L D Kelly | 55.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 4 | Ella Te Ama | 5 | Stacey Callow | M A Kropp | 52kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Warp Speed | 6 | Bella Youngberry | M W Goodwin | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Inver Park | 1 | Matthew Palmer | K A Lees | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Sweet Proposal | 3 | Micheal Hellyer | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54kg | $2.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Silver Warrior | 2 | Leah Martyn | Adam Campton | 51kg | $11.00 |
The light weight and inside barrier allow her to settle on-pace in a fast tempo race, where backmarkers struggle per track bias. Her 23% win rate and recent fitness edge her ahead of first-uppers like Zouthur and North Of Eli, who lack sharpness.
Zouthur's soft track prowess (3 wins from 8) and track history make her a key player on Soft 5. First-up stats show placings without wins, but trainer Wallace prepares well fresh. Barrier 6 allows midfield settling in fast tempo, favouring her over pure leaders like I Am Voodoo. Recent form before spell was strong with wins, but class jump tempers expectations compared to in-form Platinum Lies.
Bengal Diamond's soft track affinity (3-0-0 from 8) and fresh win potential make her viable first up. Slight class drop helps, but needs luck in fast tempo.
Soft track history provides 2 wins from 14, better than dry-only performers like Mio Sorrento.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | North Of Eli | 7 | Brandon Lerena | M J Dunn | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Platinum Lies | 3 | Leah Martyn | Natalie McCall | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Zouthur | 6 | Dylan Turner | J P Wallace | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Maguro | 8 | Boris Thornton | S J Morrisey | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Bengal Diamond | 4 | Karl Zechner | Adam Campton | 56kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 3 | Mio Sorrento | 5 | Cody Collis | J W Healy | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 1 | I Am Voodoo | 1 | Jett Newman | R H Dart | 58kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 6 | Cryptoshare | 2 | Peter G Sinclair | 58kg |
Dirty Dancing returns second up with a strong record in this preparation (2-0-0 from 5 second-up starts), including a recent close second at Eagle Farm over 1200m. Her soft record (1-2-0 from 7) fits today's conditions, and barrier 1 provides a forward run advantage in a race favoring on-pacers. A consistent performer dropping slightly in class.
Shot Of Whiskey stands out on form with consistent placings in recent 1200m starts, including a strong second on soft ground at Doomben. Proven on soft (3-1-0 from 6), barrier 4 allows tactical positioning, and trainer Hoysted's preparations are reliable. Edges others despite topweight in this Class 4.
Certified Copy, a lightly raced 3yo, impressed with a win on heavy and recent second on heavy at Ballina, aligning perfectly with soft 5 conditions. Second up from spell (1-1-0 record), she benefits from a significant class drop and barrier 6 for a midfield spot in the fast tempo. Trainer Laming's young horses often peak early, and her place rate (57%) suggests upside, though limited exposure tempers confidence.
Pierata's Gem offers value first up from a 147-day spell, with a solid fresh record (1-0-0 from 3) and trainers Munce known for sharp returns. Her soft form is strong (2-0-0 from 4), fitting today's track, and a recent Eagle Farm win highlights class.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Dirty Dancing | 1 | Bella Youngberry | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 56.5kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 5 | Pierata's Gem | 3 | Courtney Bellamy | Chris & Corey Munce | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 7 | Spirit Of Brodie | 7 | Leah Martyn | Adam Campton | 53kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Aratiri | 8 | Anthony Allen | S J Morrisey | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Sujeed | 9 | Karl Zechner | Adam Campton | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Majestic Boom | 5 | Danny Peisley | L J Mayfield-Smith | 59kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Shot Of Whiskey | 4 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Matthew Hoysted | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Show Me Mercy | 10 | Cody Collis | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Drialle | 2 | Jett Newman | Renita Beaton | 54kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Certified Copy | 6 | Matthew Palmer | S B Laming | 55.5kg |
Soft track record (3:0-2-0) aligns perfectly with conditions, and barrier 4 enhances prospects over wide-drawn rivals.
Chicago King is a model of consistency in maiden company, with placings in 4 of last 6 starts including recent thirds over 1400m and 1350m. While winless, the form patterns suggest he's close, especially with Michael Freedman's stable targeting this level.
Soft track form is solid, and the light 54kg eases barrier 20 concerns. Trainer Ben Hull's preparations suit provincial maidens, making her a strong place chance ahead of less proven rivals.
His track exposure (2 starts at Gold Coast) and soft record (1:0-0-0 on heavy) suggest adaptability to Soft 5.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Chicago King | 6 | Boris Thornton | Michael Freedman | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Paper Doll | 4 | Anthony Allen | L D Kelly | 56.5kg | $1.95 |
| 3rd | 8 | Youmeanddupre | 12 | Courtney Bellamy | Chris & Corey Munce | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 12 | Shemakesmenervous | 18 | Ashvin Goindasamy | A J Edmonds | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Jungle Warrior | 8 | Micheal Hellyer | Angela Plumb | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 20 | Puligny | 3 | M J Dunn | 56.5kg | $21.00 | |
| 7th | 4 | Samurai Wand | 7 | Cody Collis | J C Smerdon | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Virginia Breezes | 16 | Dylan Turner | Stephen McLean | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Flying Vision | 9 | Karl Zechner | Adam Campton | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Decadad | 1 | Danny Peisley | Ms M Brosnan | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Chop Chop Go | 5 | Jett Newman | Renita Beaton | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 16 | Lean In Deep | 11 | A J Edmonds | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 6 | Halfachance | 20 | Leah Martyn | Ben Hull | 54kg | |
| Scr | 7 | On The Throne | 17 | Ernie Marchant | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Diosa | 14 | Brandon Lerena | C J Waller | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Will It Snow | 15 | Matthew Palmer | S B Laming | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Peak Miss | 2 | R L Heathcote | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Tahitian | 19 | C J Waller | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Champagne Sunset | 13 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Matthew Hoysted | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Skinny Jeans | 10 | D J Bougoure | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 21 | Verona Affair | 21 | Yvette Lewis | S J Morrisey | 55kg |
High suitability for soft conditions and improving trend make it the top pick despite the class rise. Midfield settling position favors the predicted very fast tempo, positioning it to close strongly. Barrier 10 is a minor concern but overall form edges competitors.
Riva D'amor is in peak form after winning on Soft 7 at 1000m last start, showing resilience in wet conditions with a solid soft track record. Barrier 7 and lighter weight provide advantages in this on-pace favoring setup. Consistent performer with recent placings, it should settle midfield and capitalize on the fast tempo. Edges others like Triskelion due to fresher form and proven wet affinity.
Trainer's preparation suits fresh horses, and the very fast tempo should allow a strong finish from midfield. Low soft strike rate is a concern, but recent form improvement and local experience make it a reliable place chance over inconsistent runners like Coincide.
Hit offers value as an each-way play with consistent recent form, including a third on Soft 7 at 1000m 11 days ago. Proven on soft tracks and light weight helps in this handicap, while the fast tempo favors its backmarker style.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Sapana's Pearl | 1 | Sariah Champkin | Caitlin Johnstone | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Vorkuta | 3 | Courtney Bellamy | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 57.5kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Triskelion | 8 | Dylan Turner | P L Shailer | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 8 | Riva D'amor | 7 | Montana Philpot | D J Hansen | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Heroic Beach | 9 | Brandon Lerena | M A Kropp | 60kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Coincide | 2 | Matthew Palmer | B A Gentle | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Top Bird | 6 | Jason Taylor | Ms S Batten | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Hit | 11 | Jett Newman | Dominique Lahiff | 53.5kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Destinys Pinnacle | 4 | Jackson Murphy | B A Gentle | 55.5kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Zanjeer | 10 | Bella Youngberry | Darren Bell | 57kg | $3.80 |
| Scr | 11 | Albion Square | 5 | B A Gentle | 55kg |
Rose Of Shiraz is a reliable contender with proven success at Gold Coast, including a recent win over the distance. Her soft track record (1-2-0 from 7) aligns perfectly with today's Soft 5, and barrier 5 suits the on-pace bias. Recent second behind Zousain Bolt shows she can compete at this level, though she lacks the outright closing speed of the top pick.
His heavy win last start highlights adaptability, but the wide draw and class jump temper expectations compared to more proven stayers like Zousain Bolt.
Zousain Bolt stands out on form with a recent victory at Gold Coast over 1400m on soft 5, mirroring today's conditions.
Recent third on heavy suggests he handles soft, and the BM65 suits better than prior grades.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Gorbachev | 13 | Dylan Turner | Michael Freedman | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Diamond Epic | 1 | Jett Newman | Renita Beaton | 55.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 12 | Magic In Me | 4 | Jason Taylor | G R Schwenke | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Rose Of Shiraz | 5 | Bella Youngberry | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 55.5kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 14 | Aboveforty | 11 | Brandon Lerena | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Farwest | 6 | Boris Thornton | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 11 | Toolatemate | 14 | Yvette Lewis | S J Morrisey | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Mr O'reilly | 2 | Matthew Palmer | S B Laming | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Prime Asset | 7 | Leah Martyn | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Speed Map | 8 | Zac Sprie | Ben Ahrens | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Russian Pins | 3 | Courtney Bellamy | S J Morrisey | 55kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Zousain Bolt | 10 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Nails And Pride | 12 | Danny Peisley | Marcus Wilson | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Warna | 9 | Cody Collis | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg |
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