Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Friday 5 December 2025
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Gatton. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Our Girl Scarlett brings metropolitan form to this country maiden, having placed at Ipswich two starts back. The significant class drop is a major advantage, and she maps to get a good run from barrier 6 at this leader-favoring track. The Schweida stable is in good form, and this looks an ideal race for her to break through.
Miss Leana brings solid form to this maiden with 4 placings from 6 starts. She performs well fresh with 2 thirds from 2 first-up attempts. The Michael Nolan-trained filly draws perfectly in barrier 4 at this leader-biased track, and the addition of ear muffs pre-race should help her settle. While she's yet to win, her consistency suggests she'll be right in the finish.
Betterindanude showed promise on debut with a 3rd placing at Toowoomba over 870m in Open company. The P.J. Wallace-trained gelding returns from a spell but performed well first-up last preparation. The wide barrier is a concern at this tight-turning track, but his raw ability could overcome this disadvantage if he jumps well.
The R.G. Lipp stable can have them ready to win on debut, and the perfect barrier 2 draw is a massive advantage at this tight-turning, leader-biased Gatton track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Miss Leana | 4 | Olivia Kendal | Michael Nolan | 56kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 7 | Our Girl Scarlett | 6 | Leslie Tilley | K M Schweida | 56kg | $2.10 |
| 3rd | 1 | Betterindanude | 12 | Jade Metcalfe | P J Wallace | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Hit The Key | 1 | Hannah Richardson | John Thomas | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Loquito | 9 | Micheal Hellyer | Rachael Watts | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Brave Like Lily | 5 | Montanna Savva | Stephen Kirkwood | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Top Rose | 11 | Shakira Bailey | Gregory Cornish | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Shes A Belle | 2 | Kenji Yoshida | R G Lipp | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Trail Boss | 8 | Paul Hamblin | G M Hay | 58kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Bint Beret | 3 | L J Hatch | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Itzajungleoutthere | 13 | Dale Smith | S P Ryan | 56kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Tassortium | 10 | L J Hatch | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Class Angel | 7 | Ms O Cairns | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Wally's Boy | 14 | T B Thomas | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | I'lltellyoui'min | 15 | Reece O'Connell | Wayne O'Connell | 53kg |
Snugg brings the strongest form credentials with two 2nd placings from just three career starts. Sean Cormack retains the ride and despite the wide barrier, she maps to get a good run in midfield.
French Riviera brings solid form with 3 thirds from 7 starts and is particularly effective on soft tracks with 3 thirds from 3 starts on that surface. She's second-up from a spell after a 3rd placing at Ipswich over 1350m, and the addition of blinkers could spark improvement. Drawn well in barrier 2 with Jaden Lloyd aboard, she should get a perfect run in midfield and be strong late.
Stromboli Delight brings solid recent form with a 2nd placing last start at Toowoomba over 1200m. The extreme outside barrier (18) is a concern at Gatton's tight-turning track, but she should be able to find a position in midfield. With 12 career starts including 1 second and 3 thirds, she brings valuable experience.
She's proven at the 1400m distance and carries a light weight of 56.5kg. The wide barrier is a concern at Gatton's tight-turning track, and she's likely to settle back in a race that may favor leaders.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Snugg | 14 | Sean Cormack | T J Dougall | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 9 | Stromboli Delight | 18 | Leslie Tilley | Pat W Webster | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Heroic Delaneys | 6 | Brandon Lerena | M A Kropp | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Stylish Angel | 8 | Chloe Lowe | R G Lipp | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 2 | French Riviera | 2 | Jaden Lloyd | Richard Laming | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 7 | She's Hellbent | 3 | Stephanie Tierney | Kym Afford | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Razor's Magic | 4 | Anthony Allen | Jimmy Downes | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Ok One More | 7 | Sarah Robbins | Stewart Matthews | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Nuzana | 12 | Bob Davis | 56.5kg | $101.00 | |
| 10th | 12 | Chantilly Queen | 13 | Shakira Bailey | Jason Hancock | 54.5kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Subtle Hints | 5 | Dylan Turner | R Drysdale | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 15 | Cycle Of Addiction | 16 | Montanna Savva | S Hardy | 58kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Atlantic Lace | 9 | Brendon Newport | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Red Hussy | 17 | Troy Pascoe | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Sans Egal | 11 | Allan Chau | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Doing It | 10 | L J Gough | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Miss Chamonix | 15 | Chelsea Baker | K J Jones | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Summer Ready | 1 | Samantha Pointon | Darryl Knight | 56kg |
Wildspitze brings the most consistent form to this race with three third placings from six starts. His last start 3rd at Kilcoy over 1500m indicates he's at peak fitness, and the drop back to 1400m should suit.
Victory Melody brings solid recent form with a 3rd placing at Toowoomba 13 days ago. The main concern is the wide barrier (16) which is a significant disadvantage at Gatton's tight-turning track. However, his ability to race forward should help overcome this, and his good track record (5:0-1-1) suits today's conditions.
Ed I Am has the significant advantage of barrier 1 at Gatton's tight-turning track, which should allow him to take up a forward position. The addition of blinkers for the first time is a positive gear change that should sharpen his focus. While he's yet to place from four starts, his consistent recent form suggests he's ready to improve, and the inside draw gives him every chance to be in the finish.
The significant class drop from previous starts is a major positive, and while barrier 12 is a concern at Gatton, his ability to race forward should help overcome this disadvantage.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Wildspitze | 4 | Dylan Turner | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 56.5kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 10 | Trust In The Rock | 6 | Micheal Hellyer | Dirk Dobbin | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Vizstar | 12 | Brooke Stower | Jayden Sims | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Bon Ichi | 5 | Chloe Lowe | Jeron De Boeck | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Montevecchio | 17 | Shakira Bailey | Jason Hancock | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Love Ain't Free | 10 | Sarah Robbins | Stewart Matthews | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Privet | 8 | Erin Molloy | Stephanie Sixtus | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Victory Melody | 16 | Karl Zechner | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 9th | 14 | Xtravagant Friend | 7 | Kenji Yoshida | K R Kemp | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Western Air | 3 | Brandon Lerena | M A Kropp | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 11th | 2 | King Mal | 9 | Jaden Lloyd | P P Jenkins | 58kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 1 | He Is The Kiss | 11 | Allan Chau | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Melaten | 14 | Richard Laming | 56.5kg | ||
| 11 | Tsar Joker | 18 | Hannah Richardson | Joe Gleeson | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Ed I Am | 1 | Leslie Tilley | Gregory Cornish | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Southampton Nicco | 13 | L J Roche | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Startling Cat | 2 | Paul Hamblin | Paul Randall | 58kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Invincible Choice | 15 | Ravyn Warzecha | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Steplika Lion | 19 | Brooke Ainsworth | 58kg |
Amenophis brings the most reliable form into this race with excellent consistency and a strong affinity for Gatton track. The slight class drop from his last start should give him every chance to break through for a win after multiple placings.
The 3yo filly is improving with each run, evidenced by her recent win at Kilcoy over 1540m. While unproven at Gatton, her tactical speed and good barrier draw should allow her to settle in an ideal position on this leader-favoring circuit. The step up to the mile looks suitable based on her racing pattern.
Scoundrel brings winning form into this race after scoring at Beaudesert last start. As the likely leader on this tight-turning track that favors front-runners, he's perfectly positioned to control the race from barrier 6.
His recent placing at Goondiwindi suggests he's in good form, and the inside draw is perfect for this tight-turning track. The class rise is the main query.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Amenophis | 7 | Brandon Lerena | P J Minter | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 11 | Lecan | 12 | Reece O'Connell | Anthony Freeman | 51kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Scoundrel | 6 | Leslie Tilley | Jay Bellamy | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Blinding Speed | 5 | Courtney Bellamy | Chris & Corey Munce | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Propose | 2 | Chloe Lowe | M A Kropp | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Oakfield Eagle | 11 | Noriyuki Masuda | Taryn Churchill | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Jerome | 3 | Kenji Yoshida | Paul Randall | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Global | 1 | Jaden Lloyd | S B Laming | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 1 | Burleigh Magic | 8 | Nathan Fazackerley | R G Lipp | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Baccarat Rouge | 10 | Colleen Krahnen | William Kropp | 53kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Mr O'reilly | 13 | S B Laming | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Battlespace | 9 | Dylan Turner | James Moore | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Absolve | 4 | B A Gentle | 54kg |
While the wide barrier is concerning at Gatton's tight-turning track, her natural speed and on-pace racing style should allow her to overcome this disadvantage. The step up to 1100m looks manageable based on her finishing strength.
The step up in distance is the main query, but his finishing strength in recent races suggests he should handle 1100m. Barrier 9 gives options to settle midfield at Gatton's tight-turning track.
Her record at this distance is excellent (1-8-2 from 17 starts) and she has previous experience at Gatton (0-2-0 from 6 starts). Barrier 6 is ideal for this track, allowing her to settle in a forward position. While her win strike rate is low, she's a reliable place chance.
Barrier 7 gives options to settle midfield on Gatton's leader-favoring track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 17 | Mishani Steller | 14 | Donna Stanbridge | 54kg | $26.00 | |
| 2nd | 11 | Love To All | 2 | Micheal Hellyer | Michael Nolan | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Fanci Fleur | 7 | Hannah Richardson | Brooke Ainsworth | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Qickwit | 3 | Colleen Krahnen | M A Palmer | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 12 | Pretty Rho | 1 | Emily Pomfrett | Ruby Chatterton | 54.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 3 | Quarter Red | 5 | Leslie Tilley | Pat W Webster | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Master Miyagi | 9 | Kenji Yoshida | M Park | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Husson's Revenge | 8 | Brooke Stower | Rochelle Pereira | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 5 | Galactic Legend | 19 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Rocky Blonde | 18 | Stephanie Tierney | Kym Afford | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Oh Pretty Emma | 12 | Chloe Lowe | William Kropp | 54.5kg | $3.80 |
| 12th | 13 | Orsetto | 4 | Olivia Kendal | B & M Costello | 58kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Headline Legend | 17 | John Thomas | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Reign Of Power | 13 | M Park | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Xuanfeng | 15 | Samantha Pointon | Caitlin Johnstone | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Hit | 10 | Dominique Lahiff | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | May | 11 | Ms S Croxford | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Missy's Ready | 16 | Garry Osborne | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Sonic Arrow | 6 | Anthony Allen | Phil Bobic | 55.5kg |
Red Feather Boa brings solid recent form with a win and second in her last three starts. Her versatile running style should allow her to secure a good position despite the wider barrier. While she lacks experience at this distance, her overall profile suggests she's well-placed to handle this assignment.
Booga Ray draws perfectly in barrier 3 for this leader-biased track and should be able to utilize her early speed. While her first-up record is a concern (0-0-0 from 4 starts), she brings class and consistency to this field.
Been A Secret brings strong credentials with an excellent record at Gatton (1-1-1 from 3 starts) and is coming off a last-start win. Her second-up form is solid, and she has a consistent overall record. The wide barrier is a concern at this leader-biased track, and she's carrying top weight, but her class and track experience make her a genuine contender.
While first-up from a spell and drawn wide, she's lightly raced with upside potential and carries a light weight. Her second-up win previously suggests she can perform well when fresh, making her an attractive value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Red Feather Boa | 12 | Tiffani Brooker | L J Gough | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Been A Secret | 11 | Bailie Baker | Pat W Webster | 59.5kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 6 | Booga Ray | 3 | Reece O'Connell | M A Currie | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Turn Up The Music | 4 | Rob Thorburn | M A Currie | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Dubious Six | 7 | Dylan Turner | Nick Keal | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 18 | Switch To Go | 6 | Leslie Tilley | H R Richardson | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Loose Unit | 17 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 16 | Lets Dance Jandy | 13 | M A Kropp | 59kg | $18.00 | |
| 9th | 3 | Mr Encore | 5 | Samantha Pointon | Glenn Richardson | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Kwami | 2 | Karl Zechner | Corey & Kylie Geran | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 17 | Master Ned | 9 | Stephanie Tierney | P D Hill | 56kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Horrible Hank | 8 | Hannah Richardson | Glenn Richardson | 61kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Purezza | 18 | P J Wallace | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Helikedempretty | 10 | Maleah Hill | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Scarlett Thunder | 16 | S Mesken | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Viale | 1 | K R Kemp | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Reggae Fire | 14 | P J Wallace | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Bold As Brass | 19 | P P Jenkins | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Miss De Medici | 15 | R G Lipp | 56.5kg |
His 1400m record is excellent with 3 wins from 9 starts, and his recent form is consistent including a close 3rd last start. Maps to settle midfield with tactical options, and his running style suits Gatton's configuration.
Has placed at this track previously and draws the advantageous inside barrier 4, which is crucial at Gatton. Significant weight drop from last start should help his chances.
Resolute Lady brings strong credentials with an excellent record at this track (1-1-0 from 3 starts) and comes off a last-start win at Kilcoy. The main concerns are the wide barrier 13 and the 28-day gap since her last run. Will need to overcome the barrier disadvantage at Gatton.
The inside barrier 3 is a significant advantage at Gatton's tight-turning track. While stepping up to 1400m for the first time and facing a class rise, her progressive profile and weight advantage (55kg) suggest she can be competitive.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 18 | Shot Down By Love | 12 | Montanna Savva | Ashtyn Reedy | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 17 | Rockrata | 7 | Ryan Tyrell | 56.5kg | $11.00 | |
| 3rd | 16 | Peach Galantes | 11 | K R Kemp | 54.5kg | $12.00 | |
| 4th | 14 | Upstart Lover | 3 | Olivia Kendal | Michael Nolan | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 7 | La Pittrice | 2 | Leslie Tilley | Ms O Cairns | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 2 | Bokuden | 8 | Shakira Bailey | Gregory Cornish | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Mishani Persuasion | 6 | Chloe Lowe | Donna Stanbridge | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 19 | Oakfield Storm | 4 | Noriyuki Masuda | Taryn Churchill | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Knowitall Frank | 15 | Karl Zechner | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59.5kg | $3.40 |
| 10th | 1 | All Black | 16 | Kenji Yoshida | Jeron De Boeck | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Prince Of Diamonds | 5 | Stephanie Tierney | P D Hill | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Herbie Town | 14 | John Thomas | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | London Point | 18 | Josh Oliver | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | The Immortals | 1 | Cecily Eaton | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Resolute Lady | 13 | Julie Busuttin | Jason Edwards | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Baccarat Rouge | 10 | William Kropp | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Pretty Rho | 17 | Ruby Chatterton | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Ain't Tellin | 9 | Maleah Hill | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Pretty Little Lass | 19 | P P Jenkins | 54.5kg |
So You Can Torque brings the strongest recent form into this race with a 2nd placing last start at Kilcoy over 1900m. The inside draw at Gatton is advantageous, and his versatile running style should allow him to settle in a forward position on this leader-favoring track. While untested at 2000m, his strong 1900m performance suggests the distance is within reach.
Security Advisor brings solid credentials with a win three starts back over 1900m at Kilcoy. His record at similar distances (0-1-2 from 7 starts) shows he can be competitive at this trip. While drawn wide in barrier 11, which is a concern at Gatton, his consistent form and ability to race on-pace should help overcome this disadvantage.
While untested at 2000m, her racing pattern suggests she should handle the trip. Her place record (1-5-1 from 22 starts) indicates consistency, and the middle barrier draw should allow her to find a good position.
While untested at 2000m, her racing pattern suggests she can handle the trip, and her recent form shows improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Change The Deel | 9 | Brandon Lerena | P J Minter | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Pimpernel | 5 | Noriyuki Masuda | Taryn Churchill | 54.5kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Buddy's Tale | 10 | Stephanie Tierney | Debra Corbett | 51kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Security Advisor | 11 | Bailie Baker | James Hepworth | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 12 | He's Viral | 2 | Bille Rose Andrew | Greg Wright | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Frijoles | 15 | Brooke Stower | G R Schwenke | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Brave Deel | 13 | Shakira Bailey | Peter Rickards | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Lissaro | 12 | Micheal Hellyer | H J Norman | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 9th | 5 | Katerini | 7 | Hannah Richardson | Ms S Croxford | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Flying Rothe | 14 | Olivia Kendal | Vic Heading | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 13 | So You Can Torque | 3 | Leslie Tilley | A & T Sweeney | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 12th | 8 | Sweet About Me | 1 | Kenji Yoshida | Paul Randall | 54kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Another Dazzler | 4 | Neil Hocking | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Earlston | 6 | G M Hay | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Quality Miss | 8 | Diane Murphy | 55kg |
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