Written Aclaim stands out as the most experienced runner with proven ability at this track and distance.
Queensland · Saturday 4 April 2026
Gold Coast tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Gold Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Anzac Day @ Beaudesert On Sale Now Mdn Plate
Vincley gets the nod as third pick based on jockey Luke Dempsey's superior record at Gold Coast compared to other debut runners.
The combination of class drop, gear change, and recent trial improvement suggests she could run much better than her debut suggests, making her a strong value proposition.
- 1st8Written AclaimBoris Thornton$1.90
- 2nd11Pirouette GirlScott Sheargold$41.00
- 3rd9WulfhereBenjamin Osmond$15.00
- 4th6VincleyLuke P Dempsey$2.30
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Written Aclaim | 1 | Boris Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 58kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 11 | Pirouette Girl | 3 | Scott Sheargold | Peter Quinlan | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Wulfhere | 6 | Benjamin Osmond | Chris & Corey Munce | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Vincley | 9 | Luke P Dempsey | Richard Laming | 58kg | $2.30 |
| 5th | 3 | Mishani Honour | 2 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Miss Informed | 8 | Sean Cormack | C H Richardson | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Final Edit | 4 | Dylan Turner | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 58kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Bodmin Moor | 7 | Chris & Corey Munce | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Murkado | 5 | Brandon Lerena | S B Laming | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Silken Salute | 6 | P L Shailer | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Where Next | 7 | Adam Campton | 58kg |
TAB We''re On Mdn Plate
Her proven Gold Coast form (3:0-1-1) and soft track record (2:0-1-1) align perfectly with today's conditions. The forward settling pattern suits the track's on-speed bias, and recent third placing confirms current form.
The inside barrier draw and strong jockey form provide additional confidence, though the winless record remains a concern.
- 1st5GalavinoBella Youngberry$2.50
- 2nd10Miss WildcatDylan Turner$3.90
- 3rd4SolventBailey Wheeler$5.00
- 4th2Husson's TreasureTiffani Brooker$51.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Galavino | 13 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 55.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Miss Wildcat | 4 | Dylan Turner | Marcus Wilson | 55.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 4 | Solvent | 8 | Bailey Wheeler | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Husson's Treasure | 6 | Tiffani Brooker | Ms O Cairns | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Trip Hazard | 2 | Cody Collis | D J Hansen | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 7 | French Riviera | 14 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Kickstart | 9 | Jett Newman | Phillip Burns | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Divinity Star | 17 | Micheal Hellyer | Stephen Matthews | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 9 | It's Kaos | 5 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 52.5kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 8 | Zamunda Queen | 1 | Brandon Lerena | Ben Ahrens | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Akku | 15 | Scott Sheargold | Leanne McCormick | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Pfeiffer's Kiss | 16 | J L Johnston | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Vintage Vibes | 10 | Jay Bellamy | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Colinton | 3 | Justin P Stanley | Darren P Bell | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Lucky Artie | 11 | Boris Thornton | Melissa Kelly | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Dare To Love | 12 | Luke P Dempsey | L Richardson | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Sweet Armani | 7 | Billy Healey | 56.5kg |
Sky Racing Mdn Plate
Three consecutive placings including narrow defeats show consistent ability. The Gollan/Martyn combination is potent (27% strike rate), and the tongue tie addition suggests improvement expected. While first up from a long spell, her previous fresh placing and the stable's preparation skills make her the logical choice.
The Grand Duchy offers excellent value after his narrow defeat at this venue last start. The progressive gelding is improving with each run and maps well from barrier 11 to get the right run in transit.
Her consistent placing record and recent narrow second demonstrate current form.
Hello Punters represents value dropping significantly in class after consistent provincial placings.
- 1st2Hello PuntersBrandon Lerena$6.50
- 2nd6CardonetteLeah Martyn$1.75
- 3rd12TexasBella Youngberry$16.00
- 4th7Head Of The RiverJaden Lloyd$15.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Hello Punters | 12 | Brandon Lerena | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Cardonette | 13 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 54kg | $1.75 |
| 3rd | 12 | Texas | 3 | Bella Youngberry | T J Gollan | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Head Of The River | 4 | Jaden Lloyd | Matthew Hoysted | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 14 | The Grand Duchy | 11 | Karl Zechner | Jimmy Downes | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Encrypted Feeling | 5 | McKenzie Apel | P & W Hulbert | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Zoubuca Shots | 1 | Boris Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 16 | Our Combination | 7 | Luke P Dempsey | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 8 | I Tried So Hard | 6 | Georgina Cartwright | David Murphy | 56kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Galavino | 14 | Adam Campton | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Irish Handcuffs | 14 | Jay Bellamy | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Magic Invader | 9 | Micheal Hellyer | Chris Anderson | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Trip Hazard | 8 | D J Hansen | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Miss Wildcat | 1 | Marcus Wilson | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Brave In Seattle | 8 | Beau Gorman | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | It's Kaos | 10 | Cody Collis | J L Johnston | 56kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Switch The Stars | 2 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58kg |
XXXX Gold Hcp
Sailor's Secret comes off a dominant win at this track and shows strong form on soft surfaces. The K.M. While the class rise is significant, his track record and current form trajectory suggest he can handle the step up.
Poseidon's Son brings exceptional distance credentials with five wins from six attempts at 1200m. The inside barrier is a concern at Gold Coast, but his class and distance specialization make him a serious threat.
Slippin' Jimmy has a perfect record at Gold Coast and strong soft track credentials. His recent Ipswich win was impressive, but the top weight and significant class rise present challenges. The David Vandyke stable is in good form, though the jockey booking raises some concerns about stable confidence.
Badgers Nuts offers significant value as a second-up runner with proven wet track ability.
- 1st2Sailor's SecretBella Youngberry$3.30
- 2nd6BlitzburgKarl Zechner$4.60
- 3rd3Badgers NutsAmy Graham$14.00
- 4th4Poseidon's SonJett Newman$3.70
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Sailor's Secret | 5 | Bella Youngberry | K M Schweida | 56kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 6 | Blitzburg | 2 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 54kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 3 | Badgers Nuts | 7 | Amy Graham | Ms M Brosnan | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Poseidon's Son | 1 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 52kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 1 | Slippin' Jimmy | 3 | Benjamin Osmond | David Vandyke | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 7 | Big Boy George | 6 | Frederick Larson | Ms S Croxford | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Daytona | 4 | Noriyuki Masuda | D S Smith | 54kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Ralphie | 5 | Gary Doughty | 54kg |
Happy 40th Pete Renton (Bm75)
State In Texas brings outstanding recent form with three consecutive wins, including a BM75 victory last start. Despite the wide draw and top weight, the progressive form curve and class rise trajectory make this the standout selection.
Hidden Melody offers excellent value as a proven Gold Coast performer returning to her preferred conditions. The track/distance record is outstanding, soft track form is strong, and second-up improvement is typical. The inside draw and light weight provide additional advantages in this competitive field.
The 112-day break is concerning, but the stable's first-up record and light weight provide compensation.
Concession represents value as a progressive type stepping up significantly in class. The recent win was impressive, and the light weight with good draw provides tactical advantages.
- 1st8ConcessionLuke P Dempsey$5.00
- 2nd3Flaming ConquestFiona Sandkuhl$3.90
- 3rd4Hidden MelodyMcKenzie Apel$7.00
- 4th1State In TexasJett Newman$4.60
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Concession | 4 | Luke P Dempsey | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Flaming Conquest | 1 | Fiona Sandkuhl | David Murphy | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 4 | Hidden Melody | 3 | McKenzie Apel | Adam Campton | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 1 | State In Texas | 9 | Jett Newman | Jimmy Downes | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 5 | Dark Tszyu | 2 | Justin P Stanley | Melissa Kelly | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Palawa Kani | 7 | Leah Martyn | Sharon Pomerenke | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Find Your Own | 5 | Dylan Turner | S J Morrisey | 58kg | $4.40 |
| Scr | 6 | Blitzburg | 2 | Allan Chau | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Moulin Miss | 6 | Bella Youngberry | T J Gollan | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Jewels Statement | 8 | Samantha McGuren | 54kg |
Officiating At Aquis Hcp (C3)
Heavenly Impact presents as the most logical winner dropping significantly from BM68 to Class 3. The class drop compensates for top weight, and barrier 6 allows tactical positioning despite the fast tempo.
David Vandyke stable adds confidence, and recent consistent form suggests readiness.
Forty Times represents solid each-way value with strong recent form including a narrow 2nd last start. Good Gold Coast record and improving trend suggest competitiveness, though the wide barrier and limited soft track form present challenges in the expected fast tempo.
Excellent soft track record and freshening up period are positives, but barrier 11 creates a major tactical disadvantage at this on-speed track requiring exceptional effort to overcome.
- 1st2Heavenly ImpactBoris Thornton$2.20
- 2nd5FortuneerBailey Wheeler$9.50
- 3rd4OutakandyDylan Turner$11.00
- 4th9CordinaCody Collis$3.30
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Heavenly Impact | 6 | Boris Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 59.5kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 5 | Fortuneer | 5 | Bailey Wheeler | Renita Beaton | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Outakandy | 3 | Dylan Turner | Jake Hull | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Cordina | 1 | Cody Collis | David Vandyke | 54kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 7 | Five Rings | 7 | Brandon Lerena | Fleur Henley | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Forty Times | 9 | Karl Zechner | Nicholas Beck | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Merchant Lady | 10 | Amy Graham | Allan Chau | 51kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Moet At Midnight | 8 | Frederick Larson | T D Cowan | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Gaming | 4 | Jett Newman | S J Bennett | 52kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Rockrata | 2 | Tiffani Brooker | Ryan Tyrell | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Captain Maverick | 10 | C J Waller | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Cheval Chic | 11 | Damien Boutet | Declan Maher | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | National Interest | 12 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Ninjitzou | 8 | R L Heathcote | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Something Forjo | 7 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 54kg |
Gold Coast Bowls & Community Club (Bm65)
Three-year-old gelding with strong recent form including a dominant win at Beaudesert.
The wide barrier is concerning but her class and current form make her a strong each-way chance.
The wide barrier and long spell are negatives but his raw ability suggests he can overcome these obstacles.
Three-year-old filly dropping significantly in class after competing in Open company.
- 1st13ShortcutJett Newman$6.50
- 2nd9Statement Of TruthDanny Peisley$3.60
- 3rd4Spirit Of BrodieBenjamin Osmond$8.50
- 4th1New HampshireBailey Wheeler$18.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Shortcut | 12 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Statement Of Truth | 4 | Danny Peisley | P L Shailer | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 4 | Spirit Of Brodie | 3 | Benjamin Osmond | Adam Campton | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 1 | New Hampshire | 5 | Bailey Wheeler | S W Kendrick | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Marathia | 14 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 54.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Another Cashie | 17 | M J Dunn | 57.5kg | $2.60 | |
| 7th | 15 | Fort William | 1 | Brandon Lerena | K R Kemp | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 5 | National Interest | 8 | Dylan Turner | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Beauty Bound | 2 | Leah Martyn | Declan Maher | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Sian Star | 6 | Cody Collis | D J Hansen | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Keiko Say | 7 | Amy Graham | J C Smerdon | 55kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Chinchilla Ahead | 16 | Billy Healey | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Fortuneer | 12 | Renita Beaton | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Toroness | 10 | Ashley Butler | Billy Healey | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Express Barbie | 11 | Matthew Hoysted | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Broadbeach Miss | 15 | Declan Maher | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Barcelona Express | 11 | D L Matts | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | In Great Spirit | 11 | Chris Anderson | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Cansort | 9 | Micheal Hellyer | C J Waller | 56kg | |
| Scr | 20 | Venom Rush | 13 | Michael Morrison | 55kg |
TAB Hollindale Stakes Day On Sale Now Hcp (C1)
Last start winner stepping up in grade but showing clear improvement. The inside barrier is crucial at Gold Coast and the light weight provides an edge. Class rise is the main concern but form trajectory is positive.
The class drop is significant and the trainer/jockey combination is strong. However, the wide barrier is a major concern at this track where early position matters.
Recent synthetic winner who should appreciate the step back in grade. The barrier position allows for a forward settle which suits this track. However, the move from synthetic to turf and lack of recent turf form are concerns, along with overall declining trend.
The outstanding trainer/jockey combination provides significant confidence despite the poor last start. Previous winner at the distance with a good barrier draw.
- 1st2StrangleholdLuke P Dempsey$6.50
- 2nd3Better DrawRob Thorburn$51.00
- 3rd20Odin's MountJett Newman$5.50
- 4th5Express BarbieBoris Thornton$6.50
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Stranglehold | 7 | Luke P Dempsey | Richard Laming | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Better Draw | 8 | Rob Thorburn | David Vandyke | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 3rd | 20 | Odin's Mount | 4 | Jett Newman | Renita Beaton | 53kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Express Barbie | 19 | Boris Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Kirkall | 3 | Sean Cormack | K A Lees | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 21 | Twilight Steps | 5 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 52.5kg | $201.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Swift Duke | 11 | Bailey Wheeler | Ben Ahrens | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 8th | 12 | Wildspitze | 9 | Bella Youngberry | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 22 | Save The Roses | 1 | Tiffani Brooker | Ryan Tyrell | 54.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 23 | Midnight Madness | 17 | Micheal Hellyer | J L Johnston | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Fred's Memory | 2 | Kirk Matheson | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Extreme Spirit | 14 | Danny Peisley | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 13th | 9 | Whata Sort | 18 | Georgina Cartwright | K M Schweida | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 14th | 17 | Steel Impact | 15 | Leah Martyn | Declan Maher | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 15th | 15 | Elysium | 10 | Dylan Turner | Michael Freedman | 54kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Mr Bubbaluski | 12 | Brandon Lerena | Jack Bruce | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Black Assassin | 16 | Benjamin Osmond | Ms P Campbell | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Law Marshal | 20 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Perri Lass | 23 | Chris Anderson | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Rothecate | 15 | Cody Collis | Billy Healey | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Johnny The Kid | 21 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Britannia Rose | 13 | Frederick Larson | Ms K Purdy | 54kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Silent Fox | 6 | Billy Healey | 56kg |
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