Recent 4722 form shows consistency and fitness; Good 4 record solid. Likely leader in very fast tempo suits track.
Queensland · Friday 20 February 2026
Ipswich tips and results
Our top pick won 5 of 8 races at Ipswich. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Poco Vino Hcp
Midfield barrier 4 ideal, jockey Chelsea Baker in career-best form (35% wins last 20). Very fast tempo may suit closing ability despite class rise.
Jockey Jones excels here (10% wins). Solid place chance in low-reliability Open sprint.
Proxy positives: light weight, gear changes signal intent, trainer Kendrick reliable provincially. Barrier 6 OK but debutant status caps form rank.
- 1st2Sun SisterAngela Jones$4.80
- 2nd3Sweet RebellionChelsea Baker$2.25
- 3rd1Mishani TangoMichael J Murphy$41.00
- 4th7Craiglea MonnieHannah Richardson$8.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Sun Sister | 3 | Angela Jones | Gary Doughty | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Sweet Rebellion | 4 | Chelsea Baker | D J Bougoure | 57.5kg | $2.25 |
| 3rd | 1 | Mishani Tango | 2 | Michael J Murphy | Donna Stanbridge | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Craiglea Monnie | 1 | Hannah Richardson | Krystle Johnston | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Zandari | 6 | Stephanie Tierney | S W Kendrick | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Toscanella | 5 | Jett Newman | Michael Nolan | 56kg | $4.80 |
| Scr | 6 | Mishani Rozay | 7 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 58.5kg |
TAB (Bm68)
Top form pick with exceptional track/distance record (6:2-2-0) and recent Ipswich win.
Strong leader bias at Ipswich suits likely forward run.
Value place chance with perfect barrier 2 on tight Ipswich sprint track favouring leaders. Recent form solid (2nd last start), high place rate, but lacks specific T/D stats of top two. Gear changes could help in fast tempo.
- 1st3State In TexasJett Newman$2.40
- 2nd1CampaiCourtney Bellamy$2.40
- 3rd5Zoe SharkOlivia Kendal$6.00
- 4th6Beauty BoundRyan Maloney$6.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | State In Texas | 4 | Jett Newman | Jimmy Downes | 59kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | Campai | 3 | Courtney Bellamy | S J Morrisey | 62kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 5 | Zoe Shark | 2 | Olivia Kendal | Rochelle Pereira | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Beauty Bound | 6 | Ryan Maloney | Declan Maher | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Picko Rocks | 1 | Amy Graham | Greg Wright | 59kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Never Say Nay | 1 | Phil Bobic | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Viale | 5 | Chelsea Baker | K R Kemp | 55kg |
Barrier Reef Pools Hcp
Barrier 4 ideal for Ipswich 1100m leaders' track, light weight aids in very fast tempo suiting its closing style. Clear top pick on 67% form weighting.
Krakarib's barrier 2 and Ipswich stats (5:2-1-0, T/D 2:2-0-0) perfectly suit tight turning sprint where inside draws dominate. Very fast tempo may suit if leaders control.
Sailor's Secret maps ideally from barrier 1 on leader-biased Ipswich 1100m (track 9:4-3-1, T/D win). Good 4 suited (20:5-2-3), light weight helps in fast tempo. Recent form consistent despite poor finishes; local knowledge key in provincial Open.
Ipswich T/D places (2:0-1-1), good tracks proven (30:3-4-4).
- 1st3EmperorJett Newman$7.00
- 2nd2BreretonAngela Jones$2.45
- 3rd8LaydownlilyTiffani Brooker$11.00
- 4th7TroikaEmily Lang$15.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Emperor | 4 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 53kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Brereton | 3 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 56kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 8 | Laydownlily | 5 | Tiffani Brooker | Taylah Mackinnon | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Troika | 6 | Emily Lang | Jack Bruce | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Krakarib | 2 | Leah Martyn | Adam Campton | 52kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 1 | Goldsborough | 7 | Jasper Franklin | G R Duncan | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Pivotal Motion | 8 | Montana Philpot | Krista Geiger | 52kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Sailor's Secret | 1 | Bella Youngberry | K M Schweida | 53kg | $7.00 |
Great Northern Mdn Hcp
Middle barrier 7 suits Ipswich 1200m bias where 7-12 gates win 21%. Class drop from prior open race, consistent trend, and gear tweak signal improvement in very fast tempo.
Very fast tempo suits handy runner from gate 1 over debutants.
Icymiss earns 3rd with barrier 2 ideal for tight Ipswich turn, recent 4th here at 1200m (despite wide gate then). Light 54.5kg, consistent form in maidens, jockey/trainer 12% combo. Very fast tempo may suit if handy.
15 starts provide experience edge in volatile maiden, class drop helps.
- 1st1LavarackAngela Jones$6.00
- 2nd4OnlyyoucanreadBrandon Lerena$21.00
- 3rd22Shaque D'amour$4.20
- 4th15Law MarshalMichael Rodd$15.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Lavarack | 9 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Onlyyoucanread | 15 | Brandon Lerena | P J Minter | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 22 | Shaque D'amour | 1 | Ms T Cotsiopoulos | 55kg | $4.20 | |
| 4th | 15 | Law Marshal | 11 | Michael Rodd | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Icymiss | 2 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Matthew Hoysted | 54.5kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 8 | Poised Tycoon | 7 | Frederick Larson | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 19 | Villandry | 3 | Hannah Richardson | Krystle Johnston | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Rockabilly | 4 | Vlad Duric | Desleigh Forster | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 9th | 20 | Excess Capital | 14 | Jason Taylor | Ravyn Warzecha | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 21 | My Spirit | 8 | Bella Youngberry | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 52kg | $15.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Lean Warrior | 13 | Ryan Tyrell | 59.5kg | $151.00 | |
| Scr | 3 | Legal Cause | 12 | Chris Taylor | M J Lakey | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Delicious Derek | 17 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Elnajeeb | 16 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Copper Star | 5 | James Moore | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Lucky Artie | 17 | Melissa Kelly | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Perini Miss | 15 | S W Kendrick | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Just A Sort | 10 | Harrison Shaw | Vic Heading | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Secret Rose | 22 | P L Shailer | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Golden Notre | 17 | Ravyn Warzecha | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Kobability | 18 | Ms O Cairns | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Kvas | 6 | Nathan Evans | Nathan Evans | 54kg |
Seven News (Bm58)
Kropp stable form strong, Du Plessis booking upgrade. Barrier 8 neutral on balanced 2180m Ipswich.
Likely leader in moderate-fast tempo suits track bias for handy runners at 2180m. Good 4 proven (13:1-2-2).
Barrier 2 ideal for Ipswich staying trip, recent runs competitive despite poor finishes. Good 4 record (23:1-1-1) suits conditions.
Baker in career-best form (35% last 20). Light 52.5kg helps but wide draw/backmarker position risks in moderate-fast tempo. BM58 volatility suits roughy place claims.
- 1st6Whatjeudoin'Mark Du Plessis$3.10
- 2nd16BlueprintFrederick Larson$19.00
- 3rd1LikeabeelJulie Busuttin$26.00
- 4th7Papal MissJaden Lloyd$7.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Whatjeudoin' | 8 | Mark Du Plessis | M A Kropp | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 16 | Blueprint | 6 | Frederick Larson | B J Dais | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Likeabeel | 5 | Julie Busuttin | P M Busuttin | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Papal Miss | 2 | Jaden Lloyd | Vishan Venkaya | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Vermeer | 10 | Bella Youngberry | S B Lee | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Quick Shot | 14 | Chelsea Baker | Ms K Loy | 52.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Baccarat Rouge | 1 | Courtney Bellamy | William Kropp | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Maurita | 4 | Adin Thompson | Ruby Chatterton | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Flying Rothe | 16 | Olivia Kendal | Vic Heading | 54.5kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Hamilton Brown | 11 | Vlad Duric | R L Heathcote | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 11th | 18 | Preachabull | 7 | D & G Lane | 54kg | $151.00 | |
| 12th | 15 | Montevecchio | 17 | Damien Boche | Vishan Venkaya | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 13th | 19 | Our Esprit | 18 | D & G Lane | 54kg | $201.00 | |
| Scr | 3 | Will It Snow | 15 | Leah Martyn | S B Laming | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Pieronimo | 3 | Daniel Moor | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Autunno | 9 | Karl Zechner | Ruby Chatterton | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Propose | 13 | Harrison Shaw | M A Kropp | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Classique Gal | 10 | B W Brown | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Another Dazzler | 12 | Neil Hocking | 54kg |
Gordon''s Gin Hcp (C4)
However, barrier 10 major issue on leaders-biased Ipswich 1350m; maps back in fast tempo. Solid place claims but form edges to Nightcapped.
Consistent Treporti drops from BM78/Open, loves Ipswich (6:0-2-1), barrier 2 ideal for on-pace map. Good track record 33:4-7-6.
Barrier 3 perfect for Ipswich 1350m where leaders dominate due to tight turns/short straight. Recent 621 form improving; 2nd here last start. Fast tempo suits strong finishers.
Slight class drop, Ipswich record 2:0-1-0, barrier 5 aligns with middle barrier bias (21% win rate). Fast tempo to suit late charge; underpriced vs form.
- 1st5Run Lucy RunDamien Thornton$1.70
- 2nd9Don'tcha ThinkDaniel Moor$5.50
- 3rd7Smart ActionBrandon Lerena$11.00
- 4th8Bring Me SakiCejay Graham$19.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Run Lucy Run | 10 | Damien Thornton | G A Thornton | 55.5kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 9 | Don'tcha Think | 1 | Daniel Moor | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Smart Action | 5 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Morrison | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Bring Me Saki | 8 | Cejay Graham | S B Lee | 54.5kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Decisive Lass | 4 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Treporti | 2 | Jett Newman | H R Richardson | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 4 | North Court | 6 | Georgina Cartwright | P A Nolan Jnr | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Noble Decree | 9 | Ryan Maloney | David Vandyke | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Nightcapped | 3 | Taylor Marshall | Jack Bruce | 55kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Denetta | 7 | Olivia Kendal | Stephanie Sixtus | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Supersonic Man | 10 | Adam Campton | 54kg |
Racing and Sports Hcp (C1)
2:1-1-0 Ipswich record critical on tight turning sprint track where inside barriers dominate. Good 4 proven. Fast tempo suits tactical speed from good draw. Elite connections outweigh minor recent margins.
Outstanding value overlay. Recent strong 2nd at track over similar trip shows perfect affinity for Ipswich leaders bias. Barrier 2 maximises chance despite backmarker style.
Lightly raced improver with perfect record warrants each-way claims. Heathcote/Duric combo excellent, blinkers first time signal intent. Good 4 specialist but barrier 10 tests in sprint chute start. Fast tempo may suit if gets cover midfield. Solid first up stats mitigate spell concerns.
Barrier 1 dream for Ipswich sprint chute where leaders dominate. Gears off may sharpen. Fast tempo suits likely forward run. Overlooked class rise creates overlay.
- 1st9Divine SourceDamien Thornton$3.40
- 2nd8MaybeEmily Lang$9.50
- 3rd3Sir WinnieAngela Jones$2.70
- 4th12Champagne ProblemsJake Bayliss$31.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Divine Source | 4 | Damien Thornton | Chris & Corey Munce | 55kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 8 | Maybe | 12 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 55.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Sir Winnie | 14 | Angela Jones | R G Lipp | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 12 | Champagne Problems | 9 | Jake Bayliss | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Dranitzelle | 3 | Daniel Moor | T J Gollan | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Chiba | 1 | Bella Youngberry | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Leica Pherrari | 6 | Frederick Larson | Dan Morgan | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 6 | I Saw The Light | 15 | Cejay Graham | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 7 | I'm Nelson | 7 | Jett Newman | M W Goodwin | 53.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Roaring Success | 2 | Tiffani Brooker | J R Bayliss | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 15 | The Last Centurion | 8 | Georgina Cartwright | Jesse Townsend | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Gozo | 10 | Vlad Duric | R L Heathcote | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Dark Arts | 13 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Moonlight Kicks | 16 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Brutal Sue | 11 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 54kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Zelezny | 5 | Jason Taylor | Ravyn Warzecha | 54kg |
Ray White Ipswich Hcp (58)
Barrier 5 perfect for Ipswich's leader bias on 1690m (Ipswich Mile, balanced but handy favoured). Fast tempo suits midfield map. Recent 321 trend outweighs no distance experience.
Good 4 specialist (7:1-1-1), barrier 6 suits midfield in fast tempo. Solid place chance.
Got Yourself A Gun draws barrier 1, massive edge on tight Ipswich turning track favouring leaders/inside at 1690m. Recent Kilcoy win proves fitness, Good 4 record solid. Likely leads or rails run in fast tempo, suits BM58 volatility. Maps better than backmarkers like Takunai (barrier 12). Reliable for exotics.
Barrier 3 + 55kg perfect for leader bias/fast tempo. Recent form flat but dropping to BM58 suits, proven Good 4. Value roughy.
- 1st13Classique GalAdin Thompson$19.00
- 2nd4Clearly GeorgeHarrison Shaw$8.50
- 3rd11Bright The SunBella Youngberry$3.00
- 4th5Got Yourself A GunDamien Boche$13.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Classique Gal | 3 | Adin Thompson | B W Brown | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Clearly George | 5 | Harrison Shaw | Vic Heading | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Bright The Sun | 6 | Bella Youngberry | S B Lee | 56kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Got Yourself A Gun | 1 | Damien Boche | Phil Bobic | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Treasurer | 9 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Mark Renehan | 59.5kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 3 | Artspace | 10 | Jett Newman | L J Gough | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Takunai | 12 | Tiffani Brooker | Jeff Dunn | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 17 | Another Dazzler | 4 | Neil Hocking | 54kg | $61.00 | |
| 9th | 16 | Oakfield Eagle | 15 | Morgan Butler | Wayne O'Connell | 54.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Trusty Bandit | 14 | Brandon Lerena | William Kropp | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Dubble Hussle | 11 | Mark Du Plessis | Rochelle Pereira | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Smokin Match | 2 | Michael J Murphy | Ms S Croxford | 59kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Headstrong | 13 | Boris Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Mishani Impact | 16 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Battlespace | 7 | Jace McMurray | James Moore | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Shirley Pearly | 17 | Cejay Graham | Marcus Wilson | 58kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Rockrata | 8 | Ryan Tyrell | 56kg |
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