Uniquely Famous brings solid credentials from the Waller stable with a 2nd placing two starts back. The gelding has drawn perfectly in barrier 4 which is crucial at Ipswich's tight-turning track. Ryan Maloney's booking is significant, and the horse should get an ideal midfield position in a race that should be run at a moderate-fast tempo. Represents the best winning chance based on overall form assessment.
Queensland · Wednesday 17 December 2025
Ipswich tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Ipswich. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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TAB Mdn Plate
The Kris Lees-trained filly has drawn perfectly in barrier 2 which is crucial at Ipswich. Andrew Mallyon is a positive jockey booking, and the filly should get an ideal position. The step up to 1680m looks suitable based on her recent runs over 1350-1400m.
Artistic Endeavour brings solid recent form with a 3rd placing at this track and distance. The wide barrier (10) is a significant concern at Ipswich's tight-turning track, but the horse has shown ability to overcome barriers previously. Will need luck from the draw.
The gelding has drawn perfectly in barrier 1 which is crucial at Ipswich's tight-turning track. Micheal Hellyer is an experienced jockey who knows this track well.
- 1st10My CharmKyle Wilson-Taylor$11.00
- 2nd1Artistic EndeavourJake Bayliss$3.20
- 3rd6Secret FenkelDamien Thornton$5.50
- 4th8Uniquely FamousRyan Maloney$7.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | My Charm | 5 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Artistic Endeavour | 9 | Jake Bayliss | K M Schweida | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 6 | Secret Fenkel | 3 | Damien Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Uniquely Famous | 4 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Nottington Prince | 6 | Daniel Moor | Ms O Cairns | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Chance De Lune | 8 | Brandon Lerena | Ms J Aitkenhead | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 9 | British Gem | 2 | Andrew Mallyon | K A Lees | 56kg | $3.40 |
| 8th | 7 | Trust In The Rock | 1 | Micheal Hellyer | Dirk Dobbin | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Dwaynetheroc | 7 | Adin Thompson | Tenille Ranger | 58kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Battuta | 9 | C J Waller | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Urban Princess | 11 | Brent Gray | 56kg |
Seven News (Bm70)
Super Zamboni brings the strongest recent form, finishing 2nd last start at Sunshine Coast. Well-suited by the expected fast tempo and should be finishing strongly despite the leader bias at Ipswich.
Miss Personality brings an impressive record of 3 wins from just 6 starts and excels when fresh (2 wins from 3 first-up attempts). Gets the lightweight advantage and ideal barrier 3 draw at this leader-favoring track. The class rise is a concern, but her raw ability and first-up prowess make her a genuine threat.
Shows A Sign brings solid recent form with a 2nd placing last start and benefits from a significant class drop. Has a win from two attempts at this distance and should be prominent from barrier 4. The blinkers going back on is interesting and could sharpen him up, though there's risk he might overrace with the expected fast tempo.
Enuff Pills offers excellent value with an outstanding record at this track and distance (4-2-2 from 9 starts). Will jump from the perfect barrier 1 and likely be on speed, which is ideal at Ipswich.
- 1st6Miss PersonalityTahlia Fenlon$2.20
- 2nd5Super ZamboniBoris Thornton$5.00
- 3rd3I Am VoodooJustin Huxtable$21.00
- 4th1Enuff PillsAdin Thompson$5.50
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Miss Personality | 2 | Tahlia Fenlon | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 56kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 5 | Super Zamboni | 5 | Boris Thornton | S P Ryan | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | I Am Voodoo | 4 | Justin Huxtable | R H Dart | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Enuff Pills | 1 | Adin Thompson | Tenille Ranger | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Shows A Sign | 3 | Leslie Tilley | Pat W Webster | 60kg | $3.30 |
| Scr | 4 | Medals | 2 | Karl Zechner | Pat W Webster | 58.5kg |
Great Northern Hcp
Don Pedro brings strong recent form with a close 2nd last start at Sunshine Coast. Gets significant weight relief at 54kg and draws perfectly for this tight-turning track. His tactical versatility should allow him to settle midfield and finish strongly. While stepping up in class, his consistent performances and improving form line suggest he's ready to handle the rise.
While his win strike rate is poor (6%), he has placed at this track previously and gets the services of top jockey Ryan Maloney. The likely fast tempo should suit his running style, though the 60kg impost is a concern.
Atmosphere brings strong credentials with a win and a third from two starts at this track. His recent form has been consistent with a 3rd last start at this track and distance. While the wide barrier and top weight are concerns on this tight-turning track, his proven ability at the venue and the services of experienced jockey Daniel Moor give him strong claims.
His strong win strike rate (26%) and weight relief at 55.5kg are significant positives.
- 1st1AtmosphereDaniel Moor$8.00
- 2nd8TreportiAdin Thompson$8.00
- 3rd7Don PedroDamien Thornton$2.35
- 4th6Maximum VortexCejay Graham$7.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Atmosphere | 8 | Daniel Moor | Jack Bruce | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Treporti | 3 | Adin Thompson | H R Richardson | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Don Pedro | 4 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 54kg | $2.35 |
| 4th | 6 | Maximum Vortex | 2 | Cejay Graham | Ethan Ensby | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Swiss Exile | 6 | Ryan Maloney | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 4 | Winston Smurfhill | 1 | Cody Collis | Natalie McCall | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Fake Magic | 5 | Olivia Kendal | Beau Gorman | 52.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Secret Plan | 9 | Angela Jones | M A Currie | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Excelladus | 7 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 57kg |
Gordon''s Gin Mdn Hcp
Mississippi Dream brings the strongest recent form into this race with a close 2nd last start and solid 4th prior at this track. Has shown tactical speed which is crucial at Ipswich's tight circuit. Ryan Maloney stays aboard which is a positive, and the mare has drawn well enough in barrier 7 to secure a good position.
The first-time blinkers should sharpen her focus, and the light weight of 55kg is advantageous. While barrier 10 isn't ideal at Ipswich, her tactical speed should allow her to find a position. The David Vandyke stable is in good form.
The gelding has drawn perfectly in barrier 3 which is crucial at Ipswich, and the first-time near-side blinkers could sharpen his focus.
- 1st13StabilizerHannah Richardson$12.00
- 2nd12RatenoticeBrandon Lerena$3.10
- 3rd3Sexy TimeAngela Jones$4.80
- 4th7Mississippi DreamRyan Maloney$4.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Stabilizer | 3 | Hannah Richardson | B C Baker | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Ratenotice | 11 | Brandon Lerena | Emma Fouchard | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 3 | Sexy Time | 2 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 7 | Mississippi Dream | 6 | Ryan Maloney | David Vandyke | 57kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Rosa Kiss | 7 | Corey Sutherland | L J Mayfield-Smith | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Claw Machine | 8 | Andrew Mallyon | Billy Healey | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Blightys Hope | 10 | Damien Thornton | Declan Maher | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Tapagal | 9 | Cejay Graham | David Vandyke | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Amazara | 4 | Sean Cormack | C H Richardson | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 6 | Brown River | 5 | Boris Thornton | Ryan Tyrell | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Rustenburg | 4 | J R Bayliss | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Saturdays Girl | 12 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Doing It | 1 | Jett Newman | L J Gough | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Evade The Game | 13 | P P Jenkins | 56.5kg |
Barrier Reef Pools (Bm60)
The step up to 2160m should suit based on his strong staying performances.
Alpine Kandy brings solid credentials with a 19% win rate and proven ability at similar distances (1-1-1 at 2100m). Her recent 4th at Sunshine Coast (1800m) shows she's in good form, and she gets an advantageous inside barrier (2) which is crucial at Ipswich. While she hasn't raced at this track before, her tactical versatility and consistent form make her a genuine threat.
Demarcay brings excellent Ipswich credentials (2-1-0 from 4 starts) and consistent recent form with a 2nd last start at Sunshine Coast. His proven ability at similar distances (2-2-1 from 9 starts) is a significant positive. The main concern is his wide barrier (12), which is a disadvantage at Ipswich's tight-turning track, and his top weight of 59.5kg. Still, his track experience and consistency make him a genuine contender.
Deep Dawn represents excellent value after winning last start at Gold Coast over 1800m. Her strong Ipswich record (1-1-3 from 13 starts) is a significant advantage, and she's drawn well in barrier 5.
- 1st10AbovefortyRyan Maloney$6.00
- 2nd12Whatjeudoin'Brandon Lerena$6.00
- 3rd2DemarcayCobi Vitler$7.50
- 4th8Medical AutocratKyle Wilson-Taylor$9.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Aboveforty | 4 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Whatjeudoin' | 3 | Brandon Lerena | M A Kropp | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Demarcay | 12 | Cobi Vitler | Jeff Dunn | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Medical Autocrat | 8 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Aldeenaary | 9 | Jasper Franklin | Allan Chau | 61.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Tewkesbury | 10 | Corey Sutherland | Emma Fouchard | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Deep Dawn | 5 | Anthony Allen | R L Heathcote | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Alpine Kandy | 2 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 4 | Enterprise Private | 7 | Andrew Mallyon | K A Lees | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 6 | Gulf Of Tomini | 6 | Angela Jones | J G Symons & S Laxon | 59.5kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Googaz | 1 | Chelsea Baker | Ms O Cairns | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Autunno | 11 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Ruby Chatterton | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Crimson Spirit | 13 | Cejay Graham | Michael Morrison | 55kg |
Schweppes (Bm55)
Alfa Lily brings the strongest form into this race with a win at Dalby two starts back and a solid 5th at Ipswich last start. With a proven record at both track and distance, she's well-placed dropping in class. Despite the wide barrier, her tactical speed should allow her to overcome this disadvantage at Ipswich.
Revitup Charlie comes into this race second-up from a spell with an impressive second-up record of 1-1-1 from 5 starts. While her win strike rate is low, she's a consistent place-getter with 7 seconds and 6 thirds from 31 starts. The likely fast tempo should suit her running style.
Miss Zermatt has a strong record at Ipswich with 2 seconds from 3 starts, suggesting she handles this tight-turning track well. She's dropping in class from her last start and has a good record at this distance with 1 win and 3 seconds from 9 starts.
With the perfect inside draw on this leader-favoring track and a lightweight of 54kg, he's well-positioned to improve.
- 1st6Alfa LilyAngela Jones$2.05
- 2nd1CoincideColleen Krahnen$11.00
- 3rd8Pretty RhoTiffani Brooker$8.00
- 4th13Daintree DreamingKarl Zechner$13.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Alfa Lily | 9 | Angela Jones | Michael Nolan | 58.5kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 1 | Coincide | 6 | Colleen Krahnen | B A Gentle | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Pretty Rho | 2 | Tiffani Brooker | Ruby Chatterton | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Daintree Dreaming | 1 | Karl Zechner | T B Thomas | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Revitup Charlie | 5 | Damien Thornton | T B Thomas | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 7 | Miss Zermatt | 8 | Jett Newman | Gregory Cornish | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Field Agent | 3 | Jason Taylor | Stephanie Sixtus | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Paballo | 7 | Cobi Vitler | T B Thomas | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Absolve | 4 | Micheal Hellyer | B A Gentle | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Cool Panels | 13 | L J Gough | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Grey Impact | 9 | L J Gough | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Royal Charge | 9 | Nathan Fazackerley | Ms N Hemmings | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | The Immortals | 7 | Bella Youngberry | Cecily Eaton | 56.5kg |
Living Turf (Bm65)
She's dropping significantly in class after racing in stronger company and gets the services of top jockey Damien Thornton. The inside draw is perfect for Ipswich's tight-turning track, and she's won here previously. The main query is her unproven record at this distance.
She's been racing consistently in higher class events and should appreciate the drop in grade here. The mare has a solid record on soft tracks (2-1-1 from 9 starts) and will be suited by the likely fast tempo. The wide barrier is a concern at this tight-turning track, but her closing style can still be effective with the right run.
He's second-up from a spell with a solid second-up record and should appreciate the likely fast tempo. His soft track form is encouraging (1-0-2 from 5 starts), though he's unproven at this distance and track. The tongue tie going on for the first time is an interesting gear change that could help his performance.
Flying Bat represents value with his excellent record at this track and distance (2-0-1 from 6 starts). He draws perfectly in barrier 3 for Ipswich's tight-turning track and should get an ideal midfield position. His soft track record (2-1-0 from 11 starts) is another positive.
- 1st14Pele PrincessCejay Graham$2.90
- 2nd3YukanumaBella Youngberry$26.00
- 3rd12AutumngirlDamien Thornton$5.00
- 4th13Benfica LassAngela Jones$6.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Pele Princess | 1 | Cejay Graham | B C Baker | 56kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Yukanuma | 6 | Bella Youngberry | Jordan Lee | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Autumngirl | 4 | Damien Thornton | K M Schweida | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Benfica Lass | 11 | Angela Jones | Billy Healey | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Artspace | 5 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Flying Bat | 3 | Cobi Vitler | Allan Chau | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Aunty Rene | 9 | Corey Sutherland | Chris Anderson | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 9 | Enterprise Lassie | 2 | Tiffani Brooker | Natalie McCall | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Reggie's Folly | 8 | Daniel Moor | T J Dougall | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Houston Rocket | 12 | Justin Huxtable | Chris & Corey Munce | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Smart As Smart | 10 | Renita Beaton | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Birmingham | 14 | M A Palmer | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Mazita | 6 | Ron Stewart | Troy Pascoe | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Ariat | 15 | Anthony Freeman | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Pieronimo | 7 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg |
Ipswich Party Hire (Bm65)
Detrimental brings strong form credentials dropping significantly in class after a solid second placing at this track and distance two weeks ago. His second-up record is excellent (3:1-1-0) and he's proven at Ipswich. The fast tempo should suit his racing pattern, allowing him to settle midfield and finish strongly. With consistent form and a class edge, he represents the best winning chance.
Second-up from a spell with a good record in this pattern, he should get an ideal on-pace position from the inside gate. While unproven at the track and distance, his recent form suggests he's ready to perform well despite the top weight.
Cansort is the X-factor runner after an impressive maiden win on debut. The Chris Waller-trained colt gets in with a light weight and draws well in barrier 4. The stable doesn't typically place horses aggressively unless they show ability.
Second-up from a spell with a good record in this pattern (2:1-0-1), the removal of the cross-over nose band could spark improvement.
- 1st11ToolatemateBoris Thornton$16.00
- 2nd3DetrimentalCejay Graham$3.40
- 3rd1Dark ArtsRyan Maloney$2.05
- 4th5North CourtJustin Huxtable$9.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Toolatemate | 7 | Boris Thornton | S J Morrisey | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Detrimental | 8 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 60kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Dark Arts | 1 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 60.5kg | $2.05 |
| 4th | 5 | North Court | 2 | Justin Huxtable | P A Nolan Jnr | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Magic In Me | 3 | Brooke Stower | G R Schwenke | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Chayse 'n' Leisa | 6 | Brandon Lerena | L D Kelly | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Cansort | 4 | Andrew Mallyon | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Smart Recognition | 5 | Cobi Vitler | Chris Anderson | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Jungle Prince | 9 | Jett Newman | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Laridae | 12 | Chelsea Baker | D J Bougoure | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Wild Gypsy | 15 | Daniel Moor | T J Gollan | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Galpin | 13 | Phil Bobic | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | I Stole It | 10 | Damien Thornton | Renita Beaton | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Tsukino | 9 | J Dann | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Manhattan's | 11 | Angela Jones | Billy Healey | 56kg |
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