Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Wednesday 24 December 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 2 races at Ipswich. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Runaround Sue brings the strongest combination of track/distance form and recent performance. Her 1-1-1 record from 4 starts at Ipswich over 800m is compelling, and she thrives on soft going (2-2-0). Last start win at Dalby shows she's in peak form, and she maps to get an ideal on-pace position from barrier 3, crucial at this tight-turning track. The class rise is offset by her consistency and proven ability in these conditions.
Toyger comes off a last-start win at Kempsey and has been racing consistently with 3 wins from his last 10 starts. His soft track record shows 4 placings from 7 attempts, suggesting he'll handle today's conditions. Maps to be on-pace from barrier 5, which is advantageous at Ipswich. The significant class rise and lack of track experience are concerns, but his consistency and early speed make him a genuine threat.
Charlotte's Here brings excellent track and distance credentials with a perfect 1-1-0 record from 2 starts at Ipswich and 1-1-1 from 3 starts at 800m. Her soft track form (0-1-2 from 3) suggests she'll handle conditions. The inside draw is ideal at this tight-turning track. First-up status is the main concern, though her first-up record (0-1-1) shows she can perform fresh. Class rise is significant but her track/distance affinity gives her claims.
The significant class drop is a major positive, having mostly raced in higher grades. Multiple gear changes suggest connections expect improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Runaround Sue | 2 | Karl Zechner | Pat W Webster | 58.5kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 5 | Albion Square | 3 | Cejay Graham | B A Gentle | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Levar | 6 | Jai Williams | Kym Afford | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Heavenly Az | 5 | Noriyuki Masuda | Stephanie Sixtus | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Toyger | 4 | Leslie Tilley | R T Hay | 60kg | $2.60 |
| Scr | 3 | Charlotte's Here | 1 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Adam Campton | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | I'm A Chocoholic | 1 | Georgina Cartwright | Stephanie Sixtus | 54kg |
Has placed in 3 of 4 career starts including once at this track. Well-drawn in barrier 4 which is crucial at Ipswich's tight turning track. Second-up today which suits her pattern, and the Gollan stable is in good form. Clear top selection.
Boom Break brings solid form with two third placings from four career starts. Has shown ability on soft tracks with two placings from two attempts, which is crucial given today's conditions. Well-drawn in barrier 3 which suits Ipswich's tight turning track. First-up from a spell but has shown ability fresh. The blinkers coming off is interesting but may help him settle better.
Zalique is an interesting debutant who appears well-placed in this maiden. Carries just 54kg and has drawn favorably in barrier 7, which should allow options in the run. The lack of exposed form makes assessment difficult, but the positives outweigh the negatives.
The addition of blinkers first time could sharpen him up, and barrier 2 is ideal at Ipswich's tight-turning track. First-up from a spell but has placed when fresh before. The Goodwin stable typically has their horses ready to fire first-up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Andi Don't Care | 4 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Boom Break | 3 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 5 | Zeamaize | 2 | Cejay Graham | M W Goodwin | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Cosmic Arc | 9 | Sean Cormack | R T Hay | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Mr Stormy | 10 | Olivia Kendal | Tony Sheehan | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Zalique | 7 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 54kg | $2.45 |
| 7th | 1 | Almond Gold | 11 | Brandon Lerena | Bradley Smith | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Bloods A Rushin' | 1 | Jason Taylor | S W Golinski | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Apollo Cream | 6 | Micheal Hellyer | Ms T Cotsiopoulos | 57kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Heza Romeo | 5 | Leslie Tilley | A & T Sweeney | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Icey | 8 | Georgina Cartwright | Ms J Crompton | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Reva's Choice | 11 | Gregory Cornish | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Sound The Bugle | 12 | Ms O Cairns | 56.5kg |
The 5yo mare is improving with each run and has shown versatility across track conditions. While rising in class, she appears to have more upside than most rivals and maps to get an ideal midfield position from barrier 5.
Mr O'reilly is building nicely this preparation with a strong second last start at Gold Coast over 1800m. While still developing, he appears to be hitting peak form at the right time and should get an ideal run from barrier 4.
The 4yo gelding is second-up today with a good record in that position and should get an ideal run from barrier 2. While facing a significant class rise, he has shown enough ability to suggest he can be competitive at this level.
The 5yo gelding has proven himself at Ipswich previously and should appreciate the moderate-fast tempo expected. While carrying top weight and rising in class, his versatile racing pattern gives him options from barrier 6.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mishani Reactor | 9 | Olivia Kendal | Beau Gorman | 60kg |
| 2 | Bellaciaociao | 10 | Bella Youngberry | L J Hatch | 57.5kg |
| 3 | Moonshine Run | 6 | Karl Zechner | Nicholas Beck | 60.5kg |
| 4 | Evelyn May | 5 | Sean Cormack | Brent Gray | 60kg |
| 5 | Wowit's Willywonka | 1 | Jasper Franklin | K R Kemp | 58.5kg |
| 6 | Mr O'reilly | 4 | Jaden Lloyd | S B Laming | 59kg |
| 7 | Power Ace | 8 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 57.5kg |
| 8 | Pieronimo | 2 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg |
| 9 | Alpine Kandy | 3 | Cejay Graham | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56kg |
| 10 | Up And Comer | 7 | Robbie Dolan | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg |
The impressive nature of that win suggests considerable upside, and his tactical speed is perfectly suited to Ipswich's tight-turning track.
His proven record on soft tracks (2:1-0-0) is a significant advantage given today's conditions. The lightweight and strong finishing ability should help overcome the slightly awkward barrier, though not as sectionally brilliant as our top pick.
Enforceable brings solid recent form with a last-start win at Gold Coast. His tactical speed and barrier 4 are well-suited to Ipswich's tight turning track. Has proven soft track credentials with two placings from two attempts.
His last start third in this class suggests he's ready to peak second-up from a spell. Has won on soft tracks previously and draws perfectly in barrier 3 for Ipswich's tight turning track. Michael Rodd booking is another significant positive.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seveer | 1 | Damien Thornton | Michael Nolan | 60.5kg |
| 2 | Meet George | 11 | Desleigh Forster | 60kg | |
| 3 | Enforceable | 4 | Jaden Lloyd | S B Laming | 59kg |
| 4 | Metalcraft | 3 | Michael Rodd | K M Schweida | 59kg |
| 5 | Over Draft | 12 | M A Currie | 59kg | |
| 6 | Booya Boy | 6 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Adam Campton | 58kg |
| 7 | Lebanese | 8 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 58kg |
| 8 | The Pool Boy | 13 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58kg | |
| 9 | The Torque Xpress | 7 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 55kg |
| 10 | Ready For Aimee | 2 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 57kg |
| 11 | Elronte | 9 | Adam Campton | 56.5kg | |
| 12 | Carbonara | 8 | R L Heathcote | 56kg | |
| 13 | Truck Stop Honey | 5 | Olivia Webb | William Kropp | 52kg |
Noble Decree brings outstanding credentials with a remarkable 78% win/place strike rate. His first-up record is excellent (1-1-0 from 2 starts), and he's a previous winner at Ipswich over this distance. The inside barrier is ideal at this tight-turning track, and his proven soft track form (1-2-0 from 4 starts) suits today's conditions. While carrying top weight is a challenge, his class edge and tactical speed should allow him to overcome it.
Dream Lantern brings excellent credentials with a superb first-up record (3-0-0 from 4 starts) and strong Ipswich form (2-0-0 from 4 starts). Her tactical speed will allow her to overcome the middle barrier and take up a forward position, crucial at this tight-turning track. While rising in class, her impressive last-start win at this track suggests she's ready for the challenge. The soft track shouldn't pose issues based on her record.
The Gambling Greek brings strong credentials at this distance (2-1-0 from 5 starts) and is dropping significantly in class. The wide barrier is a concern at this tight-turning track, and his tendency to get back in running is not ideal at Ipswich. However, his class drop and consistent recent form make him a genuine contender despite these challenges.
His barrier 6 draw is advantageous at Ipswich, allowing him to take up a forward position. The addition of blinkers for the first time could sharpen him up, and his proven soft track form (2-0-1 from 4 starts) is ideal for today's conditions.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noble Decree | 2 | Michael Rodd | David Vandyke | 60kg |
| 2 | Perfect Mission | 4 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 57kg |
| 3 | Russian Sub | 11 | Boris Thornton | H R Richardson | 60kg |
| 4 | Cheval Chic | 8 | Damien Thornton | Declan Maher | 59kg |
| 5 | Dream Lantern | 7 | Dylan Turner | L J Hatch | 58kg |
| 6 | Super Quick | 6 | Sean Cormack | T J Dougall | 57kg |
| 7 | The Gambling Greek | 10 | Angela Jones | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 56kg |
| 8 | Galeka | 1 | Jade Metcalfe | W P Nugent | 52.5kg |
| 9 | Caxton Lass | 9 | Robbie Dolan | R L Heathcote | 54.5kg |
| 10 | Flying Shelly | 5 | Emily Lang | David Vandyke | 54.5kg |
| 11 | Tigon Princess | 12 | L H Wheeler | 54kg | |
| 12 | Ocean Diva | 3 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 51kg |
Viale brings the most consistent recent form with a win and two seconds from her last three starts. She's drawn perfectly in barrier 1 which is crucial at Ipswich's tight-turning 1100m track. Her excellent place strike rate (64%) suggests reliability, and she carries a manageable 56.5kg.
He maps to get the perfect on-pace run from barrier 3 and should improve second-up from a spell. The main concern is his poor record on soft tracks (0 from 4), but his tactical speed and recent winning form at this track give him strong claims despite the weight. His barrier draw is slightly less advantageous than Viale's perfect gate.
His soft track record shows a win from one start, and he's well-weighted with 57kg. The main concern is barrier 10, which is problematic at Ipswich's tight-turning 1100m.
Her track record is outstanding with 4 placings from 6 starts at Ipswich. She's drawn perfectly in barrier 4 and is dropping significantly in class.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simply Excels | 7 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 60kg |
| 2 | The Hamo | 3 | Corey Sutherland | P & W Hulbert | 58kg |
| 3 | Certified Copy | 7 | S B Laming | 58.5kg | |
| 4 | Belle Affair | 5 | Georgina Cartwright | David Murphy | 58kg |
| 5 | Jukebox In Siberia | 2 | Jai Williams | S B Lee | 58kg |
| 6 | Perfect Mission | 16 | Adam Campton | 58kg | |
| 7 | Rose Noir | 4 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 55kg |
| 8 | Viale | 1 | Chelsea Baker | K R Kemp | 56.5kg |
| 9 | Woosh Ka Boom | 9 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 58kg |
| 10 | Booya Boy | 15 | Adam Campton | 57kg | |
| 11 | The Pool Boy | 10 | Andrew Mallyon | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 57kg |
| 12 | Elronte | 6 | Karl Zechner | Adam Campton | 55kg |
| 13 | Ally | 11 | Cejay Graham | Chris & Corey Munce | 56.5kg |
| 14 | Aquatier | 11 | Gary Doughty | 56.5kg | |
| 15 | Sunlight Majesty | 17 | David Vandyke | 58.5kg | |
| 16 | Hello In There | 8 | Ms T Cotsiopoulos | 58kg | |
| 17 | Throw One In | 2 | James Baker | Stewart Matthews | 58kg |
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