Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Saturday 7 March 2026
Our top pick won 4 of 7 races at Gold Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The Brooker-McCall combination has proven effective, and while the soft track and wide barrier present challenges, her class and distance suitability outweigh the negatives for a lightly-raced filly on the improve.
Revitup Charlie offers strong each-way value with her proven distance ability and recent winning form. The combination with in-form jockey Leah Martyn and advantageous barrier draw provides tactical options. While the soft track conditions are a concern, her consistency and class make her a genuine threat for the minor placings.
Iron Grace brings valuable track experience and recent Gold Coast form to this assignment. Her barrier advantage and consistent placing record make her a reliable each-way option, though the distance drop and soft track conditions present challenges. The experienced mare's familiarity with the venue provides an edge in a competitive field.
The combination with Sean Cormack, who performs well at Gold Coast, adds appeal.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Unfaithful | 7 | Tiffani Brooker | Natalie McCall | 59.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 1 | Marathia | 1 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Revitup Charlie | 4 | Leah Martyn | T B Thomas | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Groove Jet | 2 | Sean Cormack | T J Dougall | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Shelly's Ace | 6 | Frederick Larson | Taryn Churchill | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Iron Grace | 3 | Yvette Lewis | S J Morrisey | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 2 | Final Voyage | 5 | Dylan Turner | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
Despite the class rise, his forward racing pattern and inside barrier position align perfectly with Gold Coast's speed-favoring characteristics.
However, her poor soft track record and wide barrier present significant challenges on a speed-favoring track that punishes outside draws.
Humphree Bear offers solid each-way value with his strong distance record and rail barrier advantage. The recent winner at Sunshine Coast brings confidence, though the jockey's poor recent form and class rise present obstacles. His soft track experience provides an edge in today's conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Tarps | 5 | Yvette Lewis | S J Morrisey | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Bruckheimer | 3 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 59.5kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 5 | Bold Bidder | 6 | Stephanie Tierney | Desleigh Forster | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Humphree Bear | 1 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Beauty Bound | 7 | Boris Thornton | Declan Maher | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Never Say Nay | 2 | Frederick Larson | Phil Bobic | 63kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Conformity | 4 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 52kg |
Memoria justifies favouritism with her class credentials and soft track form, but the wide barrier draw at Gold Coast's speed-biased track is a major concern. Her Listed race experience and proven wet track ability keep her competitive, though the lengthy break and barrier position suggest she may struggle to overcome the tactical disadvantage.
His second-up positioning and reasonable barrier draw provide tactical advantages, though his limited wet track experience and class rise present risks.
Her 3 wins from 8 soft track starts and inside barrier draw at the speed-biased Gold Coast track provide significant advantages.
The booking of in-form jockey Leah Martyn adds confidence, and his proven ability at the 1200m distance is encouraging. While the soft track conditions and class rise present challenges, his second-up advantage makes him worth an each-way investment.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Memoria | 8 | Sean Cormack | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $2.35 |
| 2nd | 1 | Sailor's Secret | 2 | Bella Youngberry | K M Schweida | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 8 | Eye Of The Eagle | 7 | Frederick Larson | Stephen McLean | 54kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Hulkamania | 3 | Dylan Turner | Adam Campton | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Pivotal Motion | 4 | Yvette Lewis | Krista Geiger | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Heroic Miss | 5 | Olivia Kendal | Jeff Dunn | 53.5kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Troika | 6 | Leah Martyn | Jack Bruce | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Alloutatime | 1 | Tiffani Brooker | Natalie McCall | 54kg |
Ciphertext presents as the most reliable winning chance with an outstanding soft track record and proven ability at this venue. The wide draw is concerning but her class and track suitability make her the standout.
Her third placing at Eagle Farm over 1000m is solid form, and the Norton bit addition suggests connections expect improvement. The soft track record is concerning but her recent work suggests she's ready to break through.
Her recent second at Beaudesert confirms current form, and the good barrier draw suits her racing pattern.
Poised Tycoon represents value based on his close second at Murwillumbah and the significant class drop.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Ciphertext | 14 | Sean Cormack | Ms H Page | 56.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Miss Wildcat | 1 | Dylan Turner | Marcus Wilson | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | On The Throne | 6 | Ernie Marchant | 57.5kg | $26.00 | |
| 4th | 12 | Lucky Artie | 10 | Boris Thornton | Melissa Kelly | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Drinkwater | 7 | Bella Youngberry | A J Edmonds | 55.5kg | $2.15 |
| 6th | 1 | Raging | 9 | Frederick Larson | W P Nugent | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Poised Tycoon | 2 | Nozi Tomizawa | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Raleway | 8 | Karl Zechner | Adam Campton | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Somewhere I Belong | 12 | Jaden Lloyd | Vishan Venkaya | 56.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Dance Gavin Dance | 13 | Owen Glue | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Akku | 4 | Leanne McCormick | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Aristocratic Girl | 13 | L J Gough | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Cliodhna Maeve | 5 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Privet | 3 | Stephanie Sixtus | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Euphoric Miss | 11 | Desleigh Forster | 55.5kg |
The gear changes and extended break suggest connections expect improvement. Limited experience is the main concern, but the raw ability shown in his debut is compelling.
Jeans fits the second-up improvement profile with consistent recent placings. His soft track form and workable barrier position provide a solid foundation.
Written Reality represents pure value as a debut runner with gear enhancement and an in-form jockey. While completely unproven, the combination of blinkers first time and Boris Thornton's excellent recent form (35% strike rate) provides hope.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Boss Mode | 10 | Bella Youngberry | T J Gollan | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 11 | Don't Doubt Missy | 6 | Jaden Lloyd | R L Heathcote | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Jeans | 9 | Brandon Lerena | J P Wallace | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Power And War | 3 | Brooke Ainsworth | Brooke Ainsworth | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Yaranga | 1 | Luke P Dempsey | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Odin's Mount | 15 | Leah Martyn | Renita Beaton | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Written Reality | 8 | Boris Thornton | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Handsome Triumph | 11 | Sean Cormack | Allan Chau | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Skeleton Crew | 4 | Tiffani Brooker | Peter Robl | 56kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Bear Oil | 2 | Dylan Turner | Renita Beaton | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Rockabilly | 10 | Desleigh Forster | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | On The Throne | 12 | Danny Peisley | Ernie Marchant | 58kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Queen Of Aces | 5 | Karl Zechner | Adam Campton | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | King Of Valhalla | 13 | Frederick Larson | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Silver Spoon | 7 | K M Schweida | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Elnajeeb | 14 | T J Gollan | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Drinkwater | 16 | A J Edmonds | 58kg |
Smackeroony presents as the most reliable winning chance with a strong recent victory and excellent distance record. His forward racing style perfectly suits Gold Coast's leader-friendly track, and the class rise appears manageable given his consistent form.
The gear changes and inside barrier provide tactical advantages, while his recent form suggests he's ready for this class rise. Strong each-way chance with upside potential.
Excelboom's recent maiden breakthrough and strong connections provide hope for further improvement. The barrier and weight suit, while the trainer/jockey combination has excellent strike rate. However, the class rise is substantial and form trend concerning.
Li'l Rex offers genuine each-way value as a first-up specialist with proven Gold Coast experience.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | On The Target | 2 | Frederick Larson | J E Murdoch | 55.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | Minor Key | 1 | Sean Cormack | Jason Edwards | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Herecomesantorini | 11 | Tiffani Brooker | Taylah Mackinnon | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Eagles Beware | 6 | Bella Youngberry | T B Thomas | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Smackeroony | 4 | Beau Gorman | 57.5kg | $4.40 | |
| 6th | 6 | Excelboom | 5 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 56kg | $3.70 |
| 7th | 1 | Key Legend | 3 | Kirk Matheson | Daniel Bowen | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Bordeaux Hopper | 7 | Harry Schwenke | 54kg | $31.00 | |
| 9th | 2 | Paper Cowboy | 9 | Luke P Dempsey | T B Thomas | 60kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Siglo De Oro | 10 | Yvette Lewis | Marcus Wilson | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Li'l Rex | 8 | Damien Boutet | David Murphy | 55.5kg |
The mare has won her last two starts impressively and enjoys a perfect record with jockey Boris Thornton. The main concern is her poor soft track record, but the class drop and winning momentum outweigh this negative.
His soft track record is solid and the inside barrier draw is crucial at Gold Coast. The gelding is second-up where he has a reasonable record, and the class drop provides additional confidence. The main concerns are his moderate overall strike rate and lack of success at this specific track.
Nightcapped brings strong credentials off a last-start win on Heavy 8, demonstrating her wet track ability. The light weight of 53kg is a significant advantage, though the wide barrier and class rise present challenges. Her soft track record provides confidence for today's conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Yoshino | 2 | Dylan Turner | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Galeka | 3 | Frederick Larson | W P Nugent | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Run Lucy Run | 1 | Boris Thornton | G A Thornton | 57.5kg | $2.10 |
| 4th | 1 | Battleton | 5 | Bella Youngberry | Stephen McLean | 61.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Black Minto | 11 | Jaden Lloyd | L D Kelly | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Kickatinalong | 4 | Nozi Tomizawa | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Merchant Lady | 10 | Jason Taylor | Allan Chau | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Neoclassicism | 6 | Tiffani Brooker | Allan Chau | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Nightcapped | 9 | Leah Martyn | Jack Bruce | 53kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 11 | Trapeze Torque | 7 | A J Edmonds | 54kg | $51.00 | |
| 11th | 12 | Smelter | 8 | Damien Boutet | Nicole Luke | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Fairway Choice | 12 | Kurt Goldman | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Under Twenty Two | 13 | A Parramore | 54kg |
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