Her 3 soft starts yield a place, aligning perfectly with today's Soft 5 and very fast tempo favoring closers. Improving pattern, class drop, and recent fitness outweigh wide draw concerns in this maiden, positioning her as the most likely winner over unproven rivals.
Queensland · Saturday 22 November 2025
Gold Coast tips and results
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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Daryl Martin 17 Years Mdn Plate
Barrier 4 positions her ideally for the on-pace bias and very fast tempo, with blinkers first time aiding concentration. Trainer Smerdon's form and Rolls' booking provide edge over other unraced horses, though lack of trials/form tempers confidence slightly compared to Our Girl Scarlett's proven closing ability.
Lacks soft experience like Our Girl Scarlett but edges debutants with proven speed; recent form dip over 1200m is forgiven at shorter sprint.
Her light 53kg and barrier 1 suit the soft track and on-pace favouritism in fast tempo, plus a heavy track third confirms wet suitability. Stronger than other longshots like High Sobriety due to recency and bias fit, offering upside if she leads effectively.
- 1st3Storm MerchantJett Newman$2.70
- 2nd1Hit The SwitchBoris Thornton$10.00
- 3rd11Strike WeaponMadeleine Wishart$6.50
- 4th8SinfullLuke Rolls$3.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Storm Merchant | 5 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 55kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 1 | Hit The Switch | 9 | Boris Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Strike Weapon | 11 | Madeleine Wishart | L H Wheeler | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Sinfull | 4 | Luke Rolls | J C Smerdon | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Our Girl Scarlett | 13 | Ashvin Goindasamy | K M Schweida | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 4 | Cassia County | 8 | Anthony Allen | D J Bougoure | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Thrash A Bully | 10 | Leah Martyn | Kurt Goldman | 53kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Pippie Pomar | 1 | Bella Youngberry | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 53kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 12 | High Sobriety | 2 | Chris Anderson | 56kg | $151.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Parading Gus | 7 | Chris Anderson | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Red Moon Rising | 6 | Micheal Hellyer | Chris Anderson | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Zellweger | 3 | Jaden Lloyd | Marcus Wilson | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Mishani Infinity | 12 | Donna Stanbridge | 58kg |
Lex and Debbie Day 30 Years Hcp (C4)
Track/distance record is solid (5:2-1-1), and barrier 1 suits the weak inside bias. Soft track unproven for wins but recent placings suggest adaptability. Moderate-fast tempo favors its forward style over rivals lacking similar recency and class edge.
Soft record (6:0-2-0) edges Pasima's, making it a strong place chance despite the class rise and wider draw.
The light 51kg and barrier 5 position it well midfield in a moderate-fast race, outperforming backmarkers like Saxon King on recency. Class rise is a query but form trends suggest it can place against less consistent rivals.
First-up record is winless but connections mitigate this, especially dropping class. Barrier 4 and midfield map fit the tempo; superior to outsiders like Coney Island on black-type potential despite the spell.
- 1st1PasimaJett Newman$1.65
- 2nd6Coney Island BabyMicheal Hellyer$41.00
- 3rd5I Stole ItLeah Martyn$8.00
- 4th3Saxon KingLuke Rolls$26.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Pasima | 1 | Jett Newman | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 57kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 6 | Coney Island Baby | 3 | Micheal Hellyer | H J Norman | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | I Stole It | 5 | Leah Martyn | Renita Beaton | 51kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Saxon King | 2 | Luke Rolls | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Boondocks | 8 | Boris Thornton | L D Kelly | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 8 | Mishani Persuasion | 6 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 52.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Lenape Vibe | 4 | Brandon Lerena | C J Waller | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Iron Grace | 7 | Anthony Allen | S J Morrisey | 54kg | $13.00 |
Scott Murfet 23 Years Mdn Plate
Paper Doll's consistency shines with multiple soft-track placings and strong Gold Coast record. Fast tempo favors her closing style over less proven rivals like first-uppers.
Atomic Time's steady form (34x3634) and class drop make it a threat, with a soft placing and light weight suiting Soft 5. Barrier 2 aids on-pace bias, offering upside in provincial Saturday maiden despite no victories yet.
Second up improves fitness, and despite barrier 13, strong closing speed suits fast tempo. Consistent class level and trainer form edge it over rivals lacking similar wet-track proof.
- 1st4Will It SnowJaden Lloyd$10.00
- 2nd14Paper DollAnthony Allen$2.60
- 3rd3Express StarOlivia Kendal$17.00
- 4th5Atomic TimeJett Newman$5.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Will It Snow | 9 | Jaden Lloyd | S B Laming | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Paper Doll | 14 | Anthony Allen | L D Kelly | 56.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 3 | Express Star | 6 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Atomic Time | 2 | Jett Newman | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Forging Ahead | 5 | Brandon Lerena | K A Lees | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Effie's Joy | 3 | Jackson Murphy | D J Bougoure | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Okanui | 15 | Karl Zechner | Stephen Kirkwood | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Divil A Bit | 10 | Bella Youngberry | Ruby Chatterton | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Verona Affair | 11 | Luke Rolls | S J Morrisey | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Croker | 4 | Boris Thornton | Kurt Goldman | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 11th | 10 | Quartzopolis | 16 | Ross O'Sullivan | Brent Gray | 57kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Attack Force | 8 | Danny Peisley | Nick Keal | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Enforceable | 13 | Jaden Lloyd | S B Laming | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Strenuous | 12 | Marcus Wilson | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Trust In The Rock | 17 | Micheal Hellyer | Dirk Dobbin | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Dramacey | 1 | Sariah Champkin | S Foster | 53kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Star Cheval | 7 | Marcus Wilson | 55kg |
Jamie Boyd 18 Years Hcp (58)
Lissaro stands out on pure form with a near-miss last start at this track and distance on good ground, translating well to Soft 5 where it has placed twice from eight.
Warrior Bae's consistent form, including a recent narrow 2nd on soft ground, highlights its reliability in this field.
Born To Be Alive's recent consistency, with three placings in last five including at this track, positions it well for a place. Strong on soft tracks and suited to moderate tempo as a backmarker, it edges out inconsistent runners like Forty Times.
Da Silva Gold's recent dominance with wins on good and heavy grounds indicates readiness for Soft 5 at 1800m.
- 1st6Deep DriveDanny Peisley$10.00
- 2nd3Forty TimesBoris Thornton$8.00
- 3rd7Warrior BaeJett Newman$8.00
- 4th4Whisky TrainBella Youngberry$4.40
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Deep Drive | 14 | Danny Peisley | Gary Doughty | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Forty Times | 6 | Boris Thornton | Nicholas Beck | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Warrior Bae | 17 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Whisky Train | 8 | Bella Youngberry | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 55.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 1 | Loyalty Counts | 2 | Leah Martyn | P H Duncan | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Da Silva Gold | 4 | Colleen Krahnen | Ms J M Smith | 54kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 13 | Seacryption | 3 | Anthony Allen | M A Currie | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Change The Deel | 18 | Brandon Lerena | P J Minter | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Lissaro | 15 | Micheal Hellyer | H J Norman | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Brave Deel | 7 | Sariah Champkin | Peter Rickards | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Harriet | 1 | Luke Rolls | S B Lee | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Southoftheborder | 10 | Scott Sheargold | Phil Bobic | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Wexford Miss | 11 | Michael Morrison | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Shedrivesabentley | 9 | Courtney Bellamy | K J Jones | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Quality Miss | 5 | Diane Murphy | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Born To Be Alive | 13 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 56kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Lecan | 16 | Anthony Freeman | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Frijoles | 12 | G R Schwenke | 54kg |
Acclaim Air Daikin Specialist Hcp (58)
Second up from a spell suits this progressive 3yo from the Munce stable, who excel in preparation. Barrier 2 positions him perfectly for the fast tempo, where on-pacers are favored per track bias. Despite class rise, his finishing strength and soft track win (1 from 2) give him the edge over more exposed rivals like Chilliwack.
Barrier 3 allows a midfield run in this fast-tempo race, where closers can capitalize per speed map. Trainer Jack Bruce targets these provincials effectively, and her unexposed nature suggests improvement on Soft 5, even without prior soft wins.
Hostile La Vista shows reliable form with a maiden win at 1200m followed by a solid second, both on good tracks but adaptable to Soft 5 given light 55kg weight. Blinkers debut from trainer M J Dunn may enhance concentration despite barrier 11.
Excellent value overlay for exotics in this open provincial race.
- 1st8Hostile La VistaJett Newman$5.50
- 2nd10IntrecciatoKarl Zechner$13.00
- 3rd3ChilliwackBella Youngberry$7.50
- 4th14Brave JetAnthony Allen$15.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Hostile La Vista | 11 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Intrecciato | 8 | Karl Zechner | Kevin Martin | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Chilliwack | 12 | Bella Youngberry | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 14 | Brave Jet | 1 | Anthony Allen | S Foster | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Cat Call | 4 | Danny Peisley | Gary Doughty | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Canavese | 6 | Boris Thornton | P L Shailer | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Ariyah | 3 | Brandon Lerena | Jack Bruce | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Herbie Town | 18 | Leah Martyn | John Thomas | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 4 | Don't Be Dramatic | 7 | Jaden Lloyd | Dan Morgan | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 18 | Classique Gal | 13 | B W Brown | 55.5kg | $61.00 | |
| 11th | 6 | Funky Zebra | 2 | Luke Rolls | Chris & Corey Munce | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Boomroux | 15 | Chris & Corey Munce | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Music Fever | 14 | Ms P Barron | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | So Be Inspired | 5 | Matthew Palmer | K A Lees | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Strike The Heart | 16 | David Vandyke | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Got Yourself A Gun | 17 | Scott Sheargold | Phil Bobic | 59kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Warrior Chief | 10 | Melissa Kelly | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Billy Boom | 9 | D J Hansen | 57.5kg |
Stephen Fletcher 16 Years Hcp
Soft track record (1 win, 1 place from 9) aligns with today's Soft 5, and very fast tempo suits its closing style from midfield. Provincial Saturday suits its profile.
Scud's local form at Gold Coast (1-4-0 from 7) and solid soft track record (2 wins, 3 places from 9) make it a key player on Soft 5. Recent 1200m win at Port Macquarie confirms fitness, and barrier 4 exploits weak inside bias. Edges others on track affinity and connections, but class rise tempers confidence slightly.
Beaux Rumble's strong Gold Coast (2-2-1 from 6) and 1200m records (5-4-3 from 22) provide a solid base, with soft track form (2 wins from 10) fitting conditions.
Barrier 2 and 51kg exploit inside bias and weight scale on Soft 5, where it has a win from 5.
- 1st14ScudLuke Rolls$3.80
- 2nd9KrakaribLeah Martyn$9.50
- 3rd6HermanitaCourtney Bellamy$20.00
- 4th7Heroic MissAnthony Allen$41.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Scud | 4 | Luke Rolls | P L Shailer | 54kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 9 | Krakarib | 2 | Leah Martyn | Adam Campton | 51kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Hermanita | 12 | Courtney Bellamy | Chris & Corey Munce | 52kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Heroic Miss | 5 | Anthony Allen | Chris & Corey Munce | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Ralphie | 6 | Karl Zechner | Gary Doughty | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Lumber Punk | 1 | Micheal Hellyer | Felicia Bergstrand | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Beaux Rumble | 10 | Bella Youngberry | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 53kg | $3.50 |
| 8th | 4 | Spanish Fox | 14 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Freedman | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 5 | Show Some Decorum | 9 | Jaden Lloyd | Stephen McLean | 54.5kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 2 | At Witz End | 8 | Danny Peisley | Daniel Bowen | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Tara Jasmine | 3 | Scott Sheargold | P J Minter | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 12th | 10 | King Of Naples | 7 | Jett Newman | Stephen McLean | 51kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Lost In Transit | 13 | S W Kendrick | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | All's Fair | 11 | Ben Hull | 54kg |
Kirsi Gomez 15 Years (Bm68)
Woosh Ka Boom stands out on form with a recent soft track win at Gold Coast and perfect second-up record. Barrier 1 positions her perfectly for the fast tempo, suiting her forward style. Gollan's stable form adds confidence despite class rise. Soft conditions play to her strengths over rivals lacking wet exposure.
Hollywood Epic arrives in peak form with consecutive wins, including one at this track. Soft suitability (2-1-0 from 6) fits conditions, and 1200m suits perfectly. Draw allows early speed, but class jump tempers expectations; still a reliable place chance over inconsistent rivals.
Certified Copy's youth and adaptability shine on soft tracks with a win and place from three starts. Dropping in class after competitive open runs, barrier 8 allows tactical positioning. Recent Ballina second highlights finishing ability, making her a solid top pick ahead of more exposed older horses.
Written Fame's consistency (recent 2nd at Ballina) and wet track prowess (2 wins on heavy) make her suited to soft 5.
- 1st19Caxton Lass$13.00
- 2nd3Mount FujiBella Youngberry$7.00
- 3rd2Enterprise AttackBrandon Lerena$7.50
- 4th6Hollywood EpicLeah Martyn$5.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 19 | Caxton Lass | 5 | R L Heathcote | 54.5kg | $13.00 | |
| 2nd | 3 | Mount Fuji | 17 | Bella Youngberry | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Enterprise Attack | 6 | Brandon Lerena | P J Minter | 61kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Hollywood Epic | 2 | Leah Martyn | Renita Beaton | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Woosh Ka Boom | 1 | Madeleine Wishart | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $2.20 |
| 6th | 5 | All's Fair | 13 | Jett Newman | Ben Hull | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Floss's One | 14 | Danny Peisley | L J Mayfield-Smith | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Thundering Soul | 11 | Luke Rolls | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Tuhinga | 9 | Courtney Bellamy | John Thomas | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 17 | Air Marshal | 19 | Renita Beaton | 57kg | $61.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Written Fame | 16 | M J Dunn | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Smart Recognition | 12 | Micheal Hellyer | Chris Anderson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Certified Copy | 8 | Jaden Lloyd | S B Laming | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Jungle Law | 18 | D J Bougoure | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Aunty Rene | 4 | Chris Anderson | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | One Beat No Beat | 15 | M A Currie | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Winchman | 3 | Boris Thornton | P L Shailer | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Keep Safe | 7 | R L Heathcote | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Enhance | 10 | Stephen McLean | 56.5kg |
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