★ Top pickWon
3Bent Bridge
Regular racing ensures peak fitness; barrier 8 manageable in moderate tempo. Outclasses rivals on finishing strength despite no wins. Ideal for Ipswich 1350m leaders' track.
Queensland · Thursday 26 February 2026
Ipswich tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 6 races at Ipswich. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won3/650%
Any tip won3/650%
Top pick placed5/683%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
TAB Mdn Hcp
14:05 local1350mMaiden$30,000
Winner3. Bent BridgeSP $3.80
2nd pick2nd
2Our Mate Locky
Second up suits; likely handy position in moderate tempo.
3rd pick6th
5Bodysnatcher
Barrier 10 hurts on leaders' track but midfield map possible in moderate tempo.
Value pick7th
10Flashmaster
Duric booking boosts; gear changes indicate preparation. First up risk but stable form and map outweigh.
- 1st3Bent BridgeBen E Thompson$3.80
- 2nd2Our Mate LockyJake Bayliss$2.90
- 3rd1Amalfi BoyDaniel Moor$21.00
- 4th8BossiriGeorgina Cartwright$61.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Bent Bridge | 8 | Ben E Thompson | Beau Gorman | 58.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Our Mate Locky | 5 | Jake Bayliss | J R Bayliss | 59kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 1 | Amalfi Boy | 7 | Daniel Moor | R L Heathcote | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Bossiri | 3 | Georgina Cartwright | Taylah Mackinnon | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Outta Reef | 2 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Bodysnatcher | 10 | Micheal Hellyer | Jason Edwards | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Flashmaster | 1 | Vlad Duric | Desleigh Forster | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Spanish Rage | 6 | Jett Newman | R L Heathcote | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Miss Adrift | 9 | Cejay Graham | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Mishani Treasure | 4 | Michael J Murphy | Donna Stanbridge | 57kg |
Bear Cave Plate (C6)
14:40 local1350mClass 6$28,000
Winner3. Liberty StepsSP $14.00
★ Top pick2nd
6Noble Decree
Blinkers FT from top stable enhances focus. Ipswich winner previously, barrier 6 suits midfield map in fast tempo.
2nd pick5th
4Russian Sub
Class rise concerns offset by map/speed advantages in fast tempo suiting handy runner.
3rd pick3rd
2Tribeca Star
Class drop positive yet recent Ballina 8th tempers enthusiasm. Barrier 4 ok but fast tempo may expose vs sharper Noble Decree.
Value pick4th
5Zoology
Du Plessis booking strong (20% hot form), barrier 7 perfectly in middle bias sweet spot.
- 1st3Liberty StepsCorey Sutherland$14.00
- 2nd6Noble DecreeBen E Thompson$2.30
- 3rd2Tribeca StarJett Newman$2.45
- 4th5ZoologyMark Du Plessis$6.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Liberty Steps | 2 | Corey Sutherland | A & D Simpson | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Noble Decree | 6 | Ben E Thompson | David Vandyke | 55.5kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 2 | Tribeca Star | 4 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 56.5kg | $2.45 |
| 4th | 5 | Zoology | 7 | Mark Du Plessis | P & W Hulbert | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Russian Sub | 1 | Bella Youngberry | H R Richardson | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Custo | 3 | Cejay Graham | Jackson Morris | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Rubaahy | 5 | Kelsey Lenton | K R Kemp | 51.5kg | $41.00 |
Poco Vino Hcp (C1)
15:15 local1350mClass 1$28,000
Winner5. Hermione PrancerSP $2.40
★ Top pickWon
5Hermione Prancer
Waller preparation sharpens her for class rise; Maloney booking positive. Barrier 9 manageable midfield; fast tempo suits finishing strength over Ipswich 1350m.
2nd pick2nd
9Ratenotice
Ratenotice excels in race context with Ipswich record 3:1-1-0 including 1350m stats 2:1-1-0; latest barrier 7 win here Jan 21. Barrier 4 perfect for tight turning 1350m leaders bias. Consistent form (54x58281), Lerena loyalty signal. Fast tempo suits on-pace map; class rise offset by local suitability. Strong place claims.
3rd pick3rd
8Our Jewel
First up from 157 days with strong pre-spell Grafton maiden win (Sep 2025); improving trend. DVandyke/Thompson combo reliable. Fast tempo tests but inside draw/early speed exploits leaders bias.
Value pick8th
4Caitlin
Barrier 7 hits middle bias sweet spot (21% win rate). Light 55.5kg in compressed weights; Keal/Lenton 14% combo.
- 1st5Hermione PrancerRyan Maloney$2.40
- 2nd9RatenoticeBrandon Lerena$5.00
- 3rd8Our JewelBen E Thompson$3.70
- 4th3BuskerBella Youngberry$9.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Hermione Prancer | 9 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 9 | Ratenotice | 4 | Brandon Lerena | Emma Fouchard | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Our Jewel | 1 | Ben E Thompson | David Vandyke | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 3 | Busker | 2 | Bella Youngberry | R L Heathcote | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Cavaretta | 5 | Damien Thornton | C J Waller | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Lou Vega | 6 | Adin Thompson | Diane Murphy | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Pretty Dubious | 3 | Vlad Duric | R L Heathcote | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Caitlin | 7 | Kelsey Lenton | Nick Keal | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Chevallum | 8 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 59kg |
Barrier Reef Pools Mdn Plate
15:50 local1700mMaiden$30,000
Winner5. Pass The PeakSP $3.60
★ Top pick3rd
6Weekend Spirit
Class drop from Open to maiden critical positive. Midfield map ideal for Ipswich leaders' track under fast tempo. Elite jockey Maloney (10% Ipswich). Form superior despite no wins; others lack comparable recency/placings.
2nd pick5th
2Gas Brigade
Fast tempo suits closing style. Du Plessis booking upgrade. Clear form edge over lesser exposed rivals despite no win.
3rd pick2nd
3Oakfield Galaxy
Barrier 3 perfect for Ipswich tight turns. Recent form improving, suits Good 4. Lacks win but placings in grade/distance superior to many. Fast tempo may suit midfield run.
Value pick6th
12Five Of Us
Major class drop from Open/maiden mix. Tongue tie debut could unlock improvement. Fast tempo may suit if settles handy despite barrier. High volatility maiden suits roughy potential.
- 1st5Pass The PeakBrandon Lerena$3.60
- 2nd3Oakfield GalaxyJaden Lloyd$10.00
- 3rd6Weekend SpiritRyan Maloney$1.70
- 4th10KoolibahBen E Thompson$41.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Pass The Peak | 9 | Brandon Lerena | Emma Fouchard | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Oakfield Galaxy | 3 | Jaden Lloyd | Vishan Venkaya | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Weekend Spirit | 5 | Ryan Maloney | Jack Bruce | 57.5kg | $1.70 |
| 4th | 10 | Koolibah | 12 | Ben E Thompson | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Gas Brigade | 6 | Mark Du Plessis | Paul Butterworth | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Five Of Us | 10 | Georgina Cartwright | S J Morrisey | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Classic Shiraz | 7 | Benjamin Osmond | Marcus Wilson | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Crypto Magic | 1 | Adin Thompson | B W Brown | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Rocket Three | 2 | Corey Sutherland | Jesse Townsend | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Bold Beauty | 11 | Harrison Shaw | Bob Davis | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Holler Dash | 13 | Jason Taylor | Ravyn Warzecha | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 11 | She's A Fizz | 4 | Damien Boche | R K Mahon | 56.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Bossiri | 8 | Tiffani Brooker | Taylah Mackinnon | 55.5kg |
River 96.9FM Hcp (C2)
16:25 local1700mClass 2$28,000
Winner3. San Jose BoySP $4.20
★ Top pick5th
4Simply Fun
Solid Ipswich form 2:1-1-0, significant class drop enhances chances. Fast tempo suits on-pace from inside gate despite recent poor finishes. Second pick behind Rashford's track dominance.
2nd pick10th
5Skorpios Isle
Skorpios Isle local Ipswich star with TAD 3:2-1-0 and track 5:2-1-0. Recent two poor runs but prior Rest.62 win here, tongue tie off. Barrier 11 concern but class rise offset by track mastery. Value threat in fast tempo.
3rd pickScratched
2Rashford
Rashford tops form assessment with outstanding Ipswich record (6:2-0-0) and TAD success (2:1-0-0). Class drop from BM65, consistent pattern at distance, suits Good 4 (14:1-2-2). Leader-biased Ipswich + fast tempo favours handy runner from barrier 7.
Value pick11th
7Jungle Prince
Form trajectory 8982 improving, significant class drop boosts. Barrier 6 ideal midfield/fast tempo setup on Good 4 (8:0-1-2).
- 1st3San Jose BoyBen E Thompson$4.20
- 2nd6Cool RunningAngela Jones$7.50
- 3rd11BonfidelityNathan Thomas$10.00
- 4th9Lord DaniloKayla Johnston$51.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | San Jose Boy | 13 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Cool Running | 1 | Angela Jones | M J Lakey | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Bonfidelity | 4 | Nathan Thomas | P J Cunningham | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Lord Danilo | 10 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 53.5kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Simply Fun | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | K M Schweida | 60kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 10 | Mosamour | 8 | Damien Thornton | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Xtra La Vita | 3 | Daniel Moor | R L Heathcote | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Oakfield Eagle | 12 | Wayne O'Connell | Wayne O'Connell | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Magadan | 5 | Chelsea Baker | Ms K Loy | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Skorpios Isle | 11 | Cejay Graham | L J Gough | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 11th | 7 | Jungle Prince | 6 | Brandon Lerena | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Rockrata | 9 | Ryan Tyrell | 54kg | $20.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Piston Rebel | 9 | William Kropp | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Rashford | 7 | Benjamin Osmond | Chris & Corey Munce | 58.5kg |
Great Northern Hcp (C2)
17:05 local1200mClass 2$28,000
Winner3. Lumens LennySP $4.40
★ Top pickWon
3Lumens Lenny
Recent CL2 3rd here, dropping grade, midfield position ideal in fast tempo. Strong each-way despite modest win rate.
2nd pick4th
2Ally
Midfield map ok in fast tempo, Angela Jones in form. Reliable place chance.
3rd pickScratched
1Meldubious
Wide draw & weight concerns offset by class edge in very fast tempo suiting strong finishers.
Value pick3rd
9Star Venture
Barrier 4 ideal, midfield map suits tempo. No track exp but rising class handled recently.
- 1st3Lumens LennyGeorgina Cartwright$4.40
- 2nd7Data ScrambleDamien Thornton$3.50
- 3rd9Star VentureAdin Thompson$9.00
- 4th2AllyAngela Jones$3.20
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Lumens Lenny | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | S J Morrisey | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Data Scramble | 3 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Star Venture | 4 | Adin Thompson | Ben Lang | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Ally | 9 | Angela Jones | Chris & Corey Munce | 58.5kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 4 | Meadowbrook | 5 | Vlad Duric | Desleigh Forster | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 13 | Doyle | 1 | Benjamin Osmond | Marcus Wilson | 52.5kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Exceed The Sky | 7 | Taryn Churchill | 54kg | $151.00 | |
| 8th | 10 | Hello In There | 14 | Mark Du Plessis | Ms T Cotsiopoulos | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Bee Exact | 8 | Micheal Hellyer | J J Hubbard | 54kg | $20.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Private Showtime | 6 | Daniel Moor | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Meldubious | 13 | Ryan Maloney | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Superstitious | 10 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Bad Forest | 12 | Michael J Murphy | Jesse Townsend | 56kg | |
| Scr | 8 | In No Doubt | 11 | Chris Anderson | 56kg |
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