Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Saturday 28 February 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Gold Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Sniper Boom tops pure form assessment with consistent placings (2:0-1-1), including near-miss 2nd in Open on good and recent 3rd on soft at 1200m. Likely leader suits Gold Coast speed track despite barrier 9. Jockey solid at track (21%).
Recent run 14 days ago indicates fitness building second-up. Class drop to maiden ideal, suits moderate-slow tempo. Low track condition suitability noted but unexposed on heavy; value threat with speed for Gold Coast turns.
Written Aclaim has barrier 5 advantage on leader-biased Gold Coast sprint start, prior 3rd here on soft. Second-up fitness suits, jockey Thornton in career-best form. Lacks win but class drop and map position make place chance solid despite heavy unproven.
Light 54kg perfect for conditions, Leah Martyn (19% track strike) booked as intent. Trainer Schweida reliable first-up/starters; no data penalty per rules, map trumps unproven rivals.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | The Autumn Affair | 2 | Leah Martyn | K M Schweida | 54kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Written Aclaim | 5 | Boris Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 58kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 1 | Sniper Boom | 9 | Jett Newman | Paul Butterworth | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Ander's Dream | 4 | Micheal Hellyer | Ben Ahrens | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Madame Doubtfire | 7 | Tiffani Brooker | L F Birchley | 56kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Brave Etoile | 3 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Flying Scarlett | 1 | Karl Zechner | Adam Campton | 56kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Spirit Of Torque | 6 | Brandon Lerena | S W Kendrick | 56kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Summer Sensation | 8 | K M Schweida | 56kg |
Recent win on soft at Warwick shows wet suitability. Moderate-fast tempo and leader bias at Gold Coast suit likely forward run.
Signature Tart maps ideally from barrier 1 in leader-favouring Gold Coast sprint. Soft wins (3:1-0-1) suggest heavy handling; second-up fitness peak. Short straight rewards inside speed. Solid place chance despite no heavy runs.
Barrier 6 allows midfield sit in moderate-fast tempo.
Improving filly first-up after break; gear aids and inside draw exploit Gold Coast bias.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Signature Tart | 1 | Frederick Larson | Nicole Luke | 57kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 7 | Tribbiani | 5 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Blinked | 2 | Dylan Turner | Stephen McLean | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Petite Palace | 7 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Morrison | 60kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 2 | Gaylord | 6 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 57kg | $3.50 |
| Scr | 3 | Count Nicholas | 3 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Destinys Summit | 8 | Micheal Hellyer | B A Gentle | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Seymour Stars | 4 | Jon Grisedale | Donna Grisedale | 58kg |
Recent fitness suits moderate-fast tempo on heavy Gold Coast where leaders favoured but strong closers can feature. Light weight, despite barrier 9, offers class edge in weak maiden.
Little Lunch solid place chance with proven heavy track form (placed Heavy 9 Gosford), elite barrier 4 perfect for Gold Coast leader bias on heavy. Inside draw exploits rail position (+3m remainder), suits moderate-fast tempo despite first-up query.
Praise You consistent maiden (5 places/9 starts) with soft affinity (4 places), some heavy exposure. Wide barrier 10 hurts on speed-favouring heavy Gold Coast but midfield map suits moderate-fast tempo. Gear tweaks (nose roll on), suits distance but first-up after 132 days tempers win appeal.
Gear upgrades (winkers, tongue tie) signal intent in maiden. Backmarker but moderate-fast tempo + Gold Coast short straight could suit late charge.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Britannia Rose | 1 | Frederick Larson | Ms K Purdy | 54kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 9 | Gypsy Wish | 2 | Damien Boutet | Nicole Luke | 54.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Airburst | 9 | Micheal Hellyer | C J Waller | 54.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Luke Skywalker | 6 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 8 | Close To The Edge | 8 | Jett Newman | Ryan Tyrell | 52.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Little Lunch | 4 | Tiffani Brooker | Kurt Goldman | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 5 | Vila Moon | 7 | Dylan Turner | Ravyn Warzecha | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Praise You | 10 | Adin Thompson | Harry Schwenke | 57kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Wiliamtheconqueror | 5 | Boris Thornton | B J Smith | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Unsure Miss | 3 | Ryan Tyrell | 55.5kg |
Consistent placings in maidens with strong finishing efforts despite wide draw last start. Light weight and forward map ideal for Gold Coast's leader bias on heavy; unproven wet but soft form acceptable. Best pure form in maiden despite class.
Strong recent synthetic form with close 2nd at longer trip showing stamina for 1400m. Improving pattern and place strike rate edge others, but wide draw from barrier 8 challenges on tight Gold Coast heavy track.
Class drop from open company a major plus in volatile maiden; second-up stats supportive with prior places. Inside barrier 2 perfect for Gold Coast heavy speed track, recent local 6th showed competitiveness. Soft experience edges unproven rivals; value threat if leaders overdo moderate-fast tempo.
Second-up with winkers/ear muffs signal intent from improving stable.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Zhongxin Koala | 2 | Nozi Tomizawa | Allan Chau | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Emphatique | 7 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Matthew Hoysted | 55.5kg | $1.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Come On Mr Snips | 8 | Frederick Larson | Nicole Luke | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Crystal Garden | 5 | Karl Zechner | Adam Campton | 55.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Dependable Lad | 3 | Boris Thornton | A J Edmonds | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Golden Notre | 1 | Dylan Turner | Ravyn Warzecha | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Trango Towers | 6 | Brandon Lerena | Ben Ahrens | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Unsure Miss | 4 | Jett Newman | Ryan Tyrell | 55kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Gypsy Wish | 7 | Nicole Luke | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Britannia Rose | 4 | Ms K Purdy | 55.5kg |
Barrier 5 ideal for Gold Coast speed bias, likely leader in fast tempo. Recent Eagle Farm run produced career best despite 8th. Form superior despite no heavy wins. Top pick on 70% form weighting.
Best heavy track credentials (placed on heavy), excellent Gold Coast 1000m record (1 win 1 place from 2). High wet suitability, forward runner suits track bias despite wide draw. Strong form signals outweigh barrier.
Consistent recent form with soft wins/places (4:1-1-2), barrier 4 ideal for Gold Coast 1000m speed test. Lacks heavy experience but soft form transferable. Gollan training edge. Solid top 3 despite no heavy wins.
Light weight suits heavy, consistent form. Suitable for fast tempo from midfield in value role.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | In No Doubt | 3 | Micheal Hellyer | Chris Anderson | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Blakemore Avenue | 7 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Boom Break | 4 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Supersonic Man | 1 | Karl Zechner | Adam Campton | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Steffi Electrica | 5 | Bella Youngberry | A J Edmonds | 54.5kg | $1.85 |
| 6th | 2 | Enhance | 8 | Dylan Turner | Stephen McLean | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Full Cry | 2 | Frederick Larson | Krista Geiger | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Superstitious | 6 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 57kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Coincide | 11 | Brandon Lerena | B A Gentle | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Chayse'n'scotty | 9 | Boris Thornton | Ryan Tyrell | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Final Voyage | 10 | Jett Newman | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54kg |
Midfield position suits tempo. Form outweighs minor cons like jockey slump.
Midfield runner suits Gold Coast bias and moderate-fast tempo. Strong form proxy despite barrier.
Value place chance with perfect barrier 1, light weight suiting heavy conditions (1 heavy win), recent runs confirm fitness despite poor finishes. Gear change helps focus. Backmarker but Gold Coast rail favours inside paths.
Recent Ipswich 1350m win, barrier 5 ideal, likely forward map exploits Gold Coast leader bias despite limited heavy form. Improving pattern and connections strong, value despite weight.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Music Fever | 3 | Dylan Turner | Ms P Barron | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Chilliwack | 10 | Jett Newman | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Keep It Loki | 6 | Frederick Larson | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Cool Panels | 5 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 7 | Save The Roses | 2 | Boris Thornton | Ryan Tyrell | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 4 | La Soeur | 8 | Bella Youngberry | L D Kelly | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Beta Better | 9 | Danny Peisley | T D Cowan | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Decarbonise | 1 | Leah Martyn | J A Gilmore | 52kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Retainer | 4 | S W Kendrick | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Effie's Joy | 7 | Tiffani Brooker | D J Bougoure | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Lasqueti Boom | 4 | Ms H Page | 54kg |
Improving trend, Waller stable form, light weight on heavy track outweigh class rise.
Lacks heavy wins but moderate-fast tempo and forward map suit Gold Coast staying trip. Selected despite heavy query as recency and track record edge others; not top due to unproven wet form.
Slugworth shows heavy suitability with recent 2nd on Heavy 8 at 1800m, prior Gold Coast 1800m win, improving form (recent 2nd, 3rd). Light weight aids on testing track, but wide draw tests on tight circuit. Strong place chance in moderate-fast tempo favouring fitness.
Recent fitness despite class rise, Dunn preparation strong.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Will It Snow | 4 | Leah Martyn | S B Laming | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | Watermelon | 7 | Frederick Larson | R H Dart | 62.5kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Vermilion Kirin | 11 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Galway Flyer | 1 | Julie Busuttin | C J Waller | 56kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 11 | Chief Of Staff | 6 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Slugworth | 10 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56.5kg | $12.00 | |
| 7th | 8 | Kalkanli | 9 | Boris Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Amalgamation | 8 | Bella Youngberry | Marcus Wilson | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Call Me Legend | 3 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Rochelle Pereira | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Espada Ropera | 2 | Danny Peisley | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Master Copy | 15 | M J Dunn | 64kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Yukanuma | 14 | Jordan Lee | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Sacred Bull | 13 | Brandon Lerena | Jack Bruce | 59kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Hell Follows | 12 | Chris Anderson | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Casanova Man | 5 | Adin Thompson | S P Ryan | 56kg |
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