Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Saturday 15 November 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 6 races at Toowoomba. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Hoot 'n' Holler is a track specialist who excels at Toowoomba with 2 wins from 3 starts. Her soft track credentials are strong, and the removal of the tongue tie suggests connections expect improvement. While first-up stats are concerning, the inside barrier on this tight-turning track gives her every chance to control the race from the front.
The wide barrier is manageable given Toowoomba's short run to the first turn from 1100m, and his early speed should secure a forward position on this leaders-biased track.
While his soft track record is concerning, his recent form at higher grades suggests he should be competitive in this easier company. The blinkers off and bubble cheeker addition indicate trainer Adam Campton is trying something different, which could unlock improvement.
His last start second at Dalby was encouraging, and the inside barrier at Toowoomba gives him every chance to be prominent early.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Adalie | 3 | Nozi Tomizawa | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Satay Chicken | 8 | Colleen Krahnen | W Oakenfull | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Hoot 'n' Holler | 1 | Adin Thompson | Troy Pascoe | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 5 | Bee Two | 5 | Kelsey Lenton | Glenn Richardson | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 12 | Rum Diary | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | Peter Rice | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Howler | 6 | Kenji Yoshida | Monique Gavin | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Kwami | 4 | Gary Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 2 | My Name Is | 10 | Pat W Webster | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Jacka Stands Alone | 12 | Pat W Webster | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Carribean King | 13 | M A Currie | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Sujeed | 9 | Adam Campton | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Turn Up The Music | 11 | M A Currie | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Heroic Beach | 7 | M A Kropp | 56.5kg |
Been A Secret profiles as the class runner despite being first-up. The inside barrier at Toowoomba's tight circuit is crucial with likely fast tempo, and her soft track form (1-1-5) suits the Soft 6 conditions. While first-up, her fresh record shows she can run well when ready.
Turn Up The Music is the track specialist with an excellent Toowoomba record including a win at this distance just four weeks ago. The soft track suits with 3 placings from 5 starts on rain-affected going.
The inside barrier at Toowoomba suits his front-running style perfectly, and he's shown he can handle soft tracks with a win at Warwick. While rising in class, his speed could prove decisive on this tight circuit.
The soft track is a query but the class drop could offset this concern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Been A Secret | 1 | Chloe Lowe | Pat W Webster | 59kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Stillwell | 5 | Colleen Krahnen | W Oakenfull | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Turn Up The Music | 7 | Rob Thorburn | M A Currie | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 10 | Giggy | 4 | Stacey Callow | H R Richardson | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Dubious Six | 9 | Kelsey Lenton | Nick Keal | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Za Hidden Dragon | 3 | Chelsea Baker | Monique Gavin | 61.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Duchess Bree | 10 | Bille Rose Andrew | Ms S Murdoch | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Above The World | 2 | Adin Thompson | R F Chessher | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Kewell | 11 | Kenji Yoshida | Patrick Sexton | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Mr Encore | 12 | Erin Molloy | Glenn Richardson | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Bee Two | 8 | Hannah Richardson | Glenn Richardson | 62.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Carribean King | 6 | Robbie P Downey | M A Currie | 62.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Son Of Sampson | 13 | Georgina Cartwright | Ms J Crompton | 60.5kg |
The Deputy is a proven Toowoomba 1300m specialist with an outstanding 4-2-2 record at this track and distance. With proven soft track form and the services of Rob Thorburn, he represents the best winning chance.
Downey brings strong class credentials and is a proven Toowoomba performer with 3 wins from 9 starts.
Porrista is the last-start winner at this track and distance, defeating a similar field on Soft 5 ground. With an excellent 2-1-1 record at Toowoomba and drawing perfectly in barrier 2, she can utilise the leaders' bias.
From barrier 4 with Kelsey Lenton, she maps well and represents significant overlay value given her track record and ability.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | The Louvre | 11 | Chelsea Baker | Ms L Baskett | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 13 | Don't Diss Around | 18 | Kenji Yoshida | J A Hanna | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Downey | 17 | Robbie P Downey | M A Currie | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Gidday Gidday | 4 | Kelsey Lenton | Nick Keal | 53.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 5 | The Deputy | 7 | Rob Thorburn | Dale Groves | 58.5kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 6 | Never Give Up | 10 | Gary Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Unleash | 12 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 54.5kg | $26.00 | |
| 8th | 3 | Fake Magic | 1 | Adin Thompson | Beau Gorman | 61.5kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 8 | Gobbled | 13 | Chloe Lowe | Mel Birt | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Araminta | 3 | Nozi Tomizawa | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Last Chance Saloon | 5 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 64kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Koruto | 15 | Jake Molloy | T J Dougall | 62.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Silver Warrior | 9 | Adam Campton | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Jemoma Alpilage | 16 | Stacey Callow | K R Kemp | 54kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Wowit's Willywonka | 14 | K R Kemp | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Porrista | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | M A Currie | 54kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Magic In Me | 8 | G R Schwenke | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Mr Wandji | 6 | T J Dougall | 54.5kg |
Porrista arrives in peak form after breaking through for a deserved win last start at this track. The daughter of Telperion has found her niche at Toowoomba with an excellent 40% win rate and has shown she can handle soft conditions.
Extol is a Toowoomba specialist who maps perfectly from barrier 1 on this leaders-biased track. The Exceedance gelding has shown his best form at this venue and gets significant weight relief with apprentice Thorburn's claim.
Blue Chip Girl proved her liking for this track and distance with an impressive last start victory. The American Pharoah mare has an excellent record at 1625m and handles soft conditions well. The wide draw is a concern at this tight-turning track, but her proven class and recent winning form demand respect in this moderate field.
While his track/distance record is a concern, he's shown improved form this preparation with two wins from his last five starts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Flying Celica | 7 | Kenji Yoshida | P J Wallace | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Extol | 1 | Rob Thorburn | M A Currie | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 9 | Whatjeudoin' | 2 | Chloe Lowe | M A Kropp | 52.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Mazita | 3 | Adin Thompson | Troy Pascoe | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Red Cobra | 10 | Georgina Cartwright | Michael Laine | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Fort William | 5 | Stacey Callow | K R Kemp | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Blue Chip Girl | 9 | Gary Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Roman Heir | 6 | Karl Zechner | Diane Murphy | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Porrista | 8 | Robbie P Downey | M A Currie | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| Scr | 2 | Power Ace | 4 | T J Gollan | 60.5kg |
The inside draw at Toowoomba's tight-turning track is a massive advantage for a horse that needs to lead. While his recent form is moderate, the barrier and track characteristics give him a genuine winning chance if he can find his best.
Spiritoftheworld is the only runner with a placing, finishing 2nd at Gatton. While his best form is over longer distances, the inside draw and proven ability to run placings make him a logical inclusion. The drop back to 1000m is a query, but in a weak maiden field, his experience could prove valuable.
Yeah Buddy profiles as the most likely winner despite being first-up.
As a daughter of Pierata, she should handle the Soft 6 surface, and barrier 4 is ideal at Toowoomba. With natural improvement expected second-up and a good draw, she offers each-way value in a modest maiden.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Spiritoftheworld | 3 | Adin Thompson | J A Hanna | 57.5kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 5 | I Am Pietra | 4 | Nozi Tomizawa | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 11 | Trooper Sam | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | Ms L Baskett | 57kg | $2.35 |
| 4th | 4 | Brave Like Lily | 5 | Montanna Savva | Stephen Kirkwood | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Italian Girl | 8 | Stacey Callow | Michael Nolan | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Up Over'n Gone | 6 | Kenji Yoshida | K R Kemp | 58.5kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Roth's Romance | 10 | Colleen Krahnen | J A Hanna | 53.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Excelboom | 12 | T J Gollan | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Yeah Buddy | 7 | Chloe Lowe | Pat W Webster | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Mishani Vision | 9 | Donna Stanbridge | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Tengun Jessie | 13 | Chris Anderson | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Damn She's Fine | 1 | Brenton Andrew | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | High Sobriety | 11 | Chris Anderson | 57.5kg |
His soft track record is excellent with 4 placings from 5 starts on rain-affected going. The wide draw is a concern at this tight-turning track, but if he can secure a midfield position, the predicted fast tempo should set up perfectly for his strong finish.
Second-up she should improve, and barrier 8 gives her every chance at this leaders-biased track. While yet to win, her form around this grade is consistent and the inside draw at Toowoomba is a significant advantage.
While recent form is poor, the addition of winkers first time and the inside draw at this specialist track could see dramatic improvement.
The moderate draw is manageable with her racing pattern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Darth Invader | 12 | Robbie P Downey | M A Currie | 60kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 9 | Haberfield | 9 | Karl Zechner | Stephen Matthews | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Red Hussy | 4 | Adin Thompson | Troy Pascoe | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Heroic Delaneys | 11 | Chloe Lowe | M A Kropp | 53.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Destiny Gungho | 10 | Georgina Cartwright | Mel Birt | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Upstart Lover | 8 | Nozi Tomizawa | Michael Nolan | 54kg | $3.10 |
| 7th | 6 | Athol Mac | 2 | Stacey Callow | H R Richardson | 52kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Prince Of Synergy | 13 | Ross O'Sullivan | Ms S Croxford | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Southampton Nicco | 1 | Kelsey Lenton | L J Roche | 52kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Damn She's Fine | 6 | Bille Rose Andrew | Brenton Andrew | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Belle Francais | 7 | Kenji Yoshida | E Ropiha | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Duck Out | 5 | Montanna Savva | M F Hemmings | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Miss Chamonix | 14 | K J Jones | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Trooper Sam | 3 | Ms L Baskett | 54kg |
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