The only runner with proven form at Ipswich 800m, finishing a strong second here just 17 days ago. With most rivals being debutants, her race experience provides a significant edge.
Queensland · Monday 6 April 2026
Ipswich tips and results
Our top pick won 0 of 8 races at Ipswich. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Poco Vino Mdn Hcp
The barrier 1 draw is gold at Ipswich where leaders dominate. The booking of Brandon Lerena suggests stable confidence despite his recent form struggles.
Angela Jones is riding in excellent form and the first-time ear muffs indicate trainer confidence. However, the wide barrier is a significant negative at this track where inside runners dominate.
- 1st2Lucky PatAngela Jones$3.60
- 2nd7MaganistaBrandon Lerena$7.50
- 3rd6Storm PetalJag Guthmann-Chester$3.40
- 4th9Mishani RainfireOlivia Kendal$26.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Lucky Pat | 7 | Angela Jones | Pat W Webster | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Maganista | 1 | Brandon Lerena | Ms O Cairns | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Storm Petal | 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Peter Robl | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Mishani Rainfire | 8 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Pixie Lane | 3 | Mark Du Plessis | Ms O Cairns | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Powerfilly | 5 | Ben E Thompson | B K Wakefield | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Formal Affair | 2 | Tiffani Brooker | Natalie McCall | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Super Swazey | 6 | Olivia Webb | James Moore | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Johnny The Fox | 9 | Damien Thornton | Peter Robl | 59kg |
Schweppes Mdn Hcp
The Waller/Jones combination boasts a 40% strike rate, and the filly showed significant improvement last start when finishing 3rd at Doomben over 2070m.
Classic Shiraz offers strong each-way value after a narrow second placing last start. Her distance record shows she handles the staying trip well, and the consistent recent form suggests she's close to breaking through. The barrier allows for a good settling position, making her a solid threat to the top selection.
The class drop and recent synthetic placing suggest she's competitive at this level, though the poor trainer/jockey combination record is concerning.
- 1st3PepeBen E Thompson$3.70
- 2nd5Shark ParkAndrew Mallyon$8.50
- 3rd10Five Of UsGeorgina Cartwright$13.00
- 4th8Classic ShirazDylan Turner$5.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Pepe | 7 | Ben E Thompson | C J Waller | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 5 | Shark Park | 10 | Andrew Mallyon | Marcus Wilson | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Five Of Us | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | S J Morrisey | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Classic Shiraz | 6 | Dylan Turner | Marcus Wilson | 54.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Proud Miss | 8 | Jake Bayliss | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Little Lunch | 1 | Damien Thornton | Kurt Goldman | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Artistic Touch | 3 | Amy Graham | Stephen Cole | 51kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Mr Racing | 5 | Ryan Wiggins | David Vandyke | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Promises Made | 4 | Angela Jones | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Preachabull | 9 | Jason Taylor | D & G Lane | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Big Tech | 10 | David Murphy | 60kg |
River 94.9fm Mdn Hcp
Consistent performer with three placings from last four starts, including narrow seconds at Toowoomba and Warwick. Shows clear improvement pattern and distance progression suits.
Distance experience is a plus and first-time winkers may provide the edge needed.
Lightly raced filly from quality stable showing gradual improvement. Wide barrier is concern but class may overcome.
Previous placing shows ability and strong jockey form adds appeal.
- 1st3Kids Inthe KitchenBrandon Lerena$4.60
- 2nd2Hell To The LineGary Geran$6.50
- 3rd11Hopetoun ParkKarl Zechner$26.00
- 4th1Big TechGeorgina Cartwright$3.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Kids Inthe Kitchen | 10 | Brandon Lerena | K R Kemp | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Hell To The Line | 9 | Gary Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Hopetoun Park | 8 | Karl Zechner | Vishan Venkaya | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Big Tech | 1 | Georgina Cartwright | David Murphy | 60kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Lucky Joker | 7 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | P J Wallace | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Continent | 4 | Daniel Moor | John Holcombe | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Western Lights | 11 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 10 | Concador | 5 | Emily Lang | Greg Wright | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Oakfield Galaxy | 6 | Corey Sutherland | Vishan Venkaya | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Blood Red | 3 | Justin P Stanley | Neil Hocking | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Royston | 2 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Josh Oliver | 59kg | $12.00 |
Happy Retirement Jim Byrne (Bm65)
The inside barrier perfectly suits his on-pace racing pattern, and the strong jockey/trainer combination (50% strike rate) adds confidence. While stepping up slightly in class, his Ipswich record (2 wins from 4 starts) and recent form progression suggest he can handle the rise.
Boasts an outstanding 43% strike rate with jockey Chelsea Baker and has placed in both previous Ipswich starts. Her recent Toowoomba win shows she's in good form, and the significant weight drop from 58kg to 55kg last start helps. The wide barrier is concerning on this track, but her consistent record and strong connections make her a genuine threat.
Returns from a lengthy spell with blinkers removed, which could help him settle better in running. His barrier 2 draw is ideal for getting into a forward position early, crucial at this track. While his first up record shows no wins from 4 attempts, he has placed twice and won at Ipswich before. The class drop provides some assistance.
Represents excellent value given her perfect record at this track and distance (1-1-0 from 2 starts). Runner-up here last start and won here previously, showing clear track affinity. The barrier 3 draw suits her style, and jockey Graham is in hot form.
- 1st6VialeChelsea Baker$3.50
- 2nd13DaitannaCejay Graham$4.80
- 3rd2He's For The GirlsMicheal Hellyer$5.50
- 4th4Keep SafeDaniel Moor$3.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Viale | 12 | Chelsea Baker | K R Kemp | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 13 | Daitanna | 3 | Cejay Graham | Jack Bruce | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | He's For The Girls | 1 | Micheal Hellyer | Jason Edwards | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Keep Safe | 2 | Daniel Moor | R L Heathcote | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Command Approved | 5 | Amy Graham | John Thomas | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Il Cubo | 7 | Gary Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 18 | So Bright | 10 | Michael Nolan | 57kg | $31.00 | |
| 8th | 14 | Custo | 9 | Colleen Krahnen | B A Gentle | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Lucifer's Way | 4 | Jake Bayliss | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Spirit Of Brodie | 6 | Adam Campton | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Count Nicholas | 17 | Adam Campton | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Galactic Star | 17 | S W Kendrick | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Hoot 'n' Holler | 15 | Troy Pascoe | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | More Love | 14 | Jeff Dunn | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Adalie | 13 | Corey Sutherland | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | For Better | 11 | Ryan Maloney | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Marathia | 8 | Adam Campton | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Kingsland | 14 | Michael Rodd | Troy Pascoe | 58.5kg |
TAB Hcp (C4)
Acapulco Girl presents as the most reliable winning chance with an outstanding 2-1-0 record at Ipswich and perfect 1-1-0 at this distance. Second up from spell suits her pattern, and the David Vandyke/Ben Thompson combination is proven. The step up in class is a concern, but her track specialization and forward racing style suit Ipswich's on-speed bias perfectly.
The step up in class is manageable given her ability, and the proven jockey/trainer combination adds confidence.
The barrier 3 draw is perfect for her racing pattern, and the Collis partnership has been successful. While form is slightly declining, her class and track record make her a solid place chance.
The barrier 2 draw and light weight are major advantages, while recent form shows improvement.
- 1st10Joy A PlentyCody Collis$4.60
- 2nd14RubydooCejay Graham$7.00
- 3rd7Lumens LennyGeorgina Cartwright$6.50
- 4th5I'm ZacAndrew Mallyon$10.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Joy A Plenty | 3 | Cody Collis | D J Hansen | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 14 | Rubydoo | 2 | Cejay Graham | Mark Renehan | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Lumens Lenny | 8 | Georgina Cartwright | S J Morrisey | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 5 | I'm Zac | 11 | Andrew Mallyon | Desleigh Forster | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Acapulco Girl | 4 | Ben E Thompson | David Vandyke | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 1 | I See You Coming | 9 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | T B Thomas | 60kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Jungle Law | 6 | Chelsea Baker | D J Bougoure | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 2 | La Cometa | 5 | Corey Sutherland | S A Dwyer | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Toroness | 10 | Jett Newman | Billy Healey | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Touch Of Gracie | 1 | Gary Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 6 | He's For The Girls | 4 | Jason Edwards | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Chinchilla Ahead | 7 | Angela Jones | Billy Healey | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Il Cubo | 12 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Keep Safe | 12 | R L Heathcote | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Porrista | 12 | Billy Healey | 54kg |
Great Northern (Bm65)
Last start winner stepping up in distance and class but brings strong recent form. The inside barrier is crucial at Ipswich where position at the 400m is key.
Progressive galloper with strong recent form at the right level. The wide barrier is concerning at Ipswich but the class and recent form suggest this horse can overcome the draw. Blinkers back on adds confidence.
Strong jockey booking adds confidence for a place chance.
Last start winner at this track with perfect jockey combination. Rob Thorburn's perfect record with this horse is a strong positive.
- 1st9Dream ThinkerGeorgina Cartwright$8.00
- 2nd5Heavenly LoveDamien Thornton$5.00
- 3rd4Kiroro PeakScott Sheargold$41.00
- 4th1Arizona DreamingCorey Sutherland$11.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Dream Thinker | 14 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Gollan | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Heavenly Love | 11 | Damien Thornton | Michael Frappell | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Kiroro Peak | 13 | Scott Sheargold | Ms M Brosnan | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Arizona Dreaming | 16 | Corey Sutherland | Ms M Harry | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Likeabeel | 5 | Julie Busuttin | P M Busuttin | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Casanova Man | 9 | Rob Thorburn | S P Ryan | 54.5kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 17 | Giddy Gan's Joy | 18 | Jason Taylor | S Foster | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Vermilion Kirin | 2 | Bella Youngberry | L J Gough | 57.5kg | $3.70 |
| 9th | 14 | Hurricane Rosie | 3 | Angela Jones | S B Laming | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Amalgamation | 4 | Dylan Turner | Marcus Wilson | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Michifuku | 20 | Stacey Callow | K R Kemp | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Shirley Pearly | 6 | Boris Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 16 | Kalkanli | 1 | Andrew Mallyon | Marcus Wilson | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 14th | 12 | Stoicism | 17 | Ben E Thompson | Jason Patton | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Tavis Town | 12 | Paul Hamblin | P H Duncan | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Sir Beveridge | 20 | R K Mahon | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Sacred Bull | 15 | Leah Martyn | Jack Bruce | 55kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Classique Gal | 7 | B W Brown | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Papal Miss | 19 | Girish Goomany | Vishan Venkaya | 54kg | |
| Scr | 20 | Slugworth | 8 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 21 | Proclaimer | 10 | Frederick Larson | John Thomas | 54kg |
Barrier Reef Pools Hcp (58)
Her forward racing style suits Ipswich's on-speed bias, and the inside barrier allows tactical flexibility.
The step from maiden to Restricted 58 is substantial, but her recent placing here and David Vandyke's training suggest she can handle the rise. The return of blinkers indicates some concerns.
Swanfels brings winning form at the distance and strong connections, but the extreme wide barrier is a major concern at Ipswich. The class rise is significant, though her recent win suggests she's improving. The barrier draw makes this a risky proposition despite the talent.
Cool Music offers value as a proven performer at this level with a recent win at the distance. Her Ipswich experience is valuable, though the wide barrier and top weight are concerns.
- 1st1Cool MusicMichael J Murphy$6.50
- 2nd3Perri LassMcKenzie Apel$61.00
- 3rd13SwanfelsAngela Jones$6.00
- 4th2Our JewelBen E Thompson$3.20
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Cool Music | 13 | Michael J Murphy | B J Dais | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Perri Lass | 12 | McKenzie Apel | Chris Anderson | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Swanfels | 20 | Angela Jones | Desleigh Forster | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Our Jewel | 5 | Ben E Thompson | David Vandyke | 59.5kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 12 | Jorum | 8 | Amy Graham | K R Kemp | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Britannia Rose | 7 | Frederick Larson | Ms K Purdy | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 19 | Eyeleftit | 14 | L J Gough | 57kg | $201.00 | |
| 8th | 9 | Wexford Miss | 11 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Morrison | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Miss Fleetwood | 3 | Bella Youngberry | Michael Freedman | 57kg | $3.30 |
| 10th | 10 | Beautiful Jo | 19 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | P J Wallace | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Rothecate | 9 | Cody Collis | Billy Healey | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 22 | Touchofclass | 6 | P H Duncan | 56kg | $31.00 | |
| 13th | 17 | Cross Of Scarlet | 10 | Olivia Kendal | Michael Morrison | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 14th | 15 | Flying Phoenix | 16 | Micheal Hellyer | Brock Everingham | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 15th | 20 | Miss Highfalutin | 4 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57kg | $61.00 | |
| Scr | 5 | Something Forjo | 2 | Corey Sutherland | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Steel Impact | 17 | Declan Maher | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Sure Start | 1 | Mitch Goring | Bradley Smith | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Hello In There | 15 | Ms T Cotsiopoulos | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Brutal Sue | 15 | Benjamin Osmond | Chris & Corey Munce | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Kettlebell | 19 | Belinda Mair | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 21 | Ucelle | 11 | Stephen Sutherland | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 23 | Duchess Bree | 18 | Ms S Murdoch | 55.5kg |
Gordon''s Gin Hcp (58)
Yeah Copy presents as the most reliable winning chance despite the wide draw. His recent Gatton win and consistent placing record, combined with proven suitability at this track and distance, outweigh the class rise concerns.
Brave Horatius offers strong each-way value as an improving 3-year-old. The limited exposure suggests further improvement is likely.
Ludik brings proven distance credentials and tactical advantages through the inside draw. His track record at this distance and recent form at Ipswich provide confidence, though the class rise and good track concerns temper enthusiasm. The inside barrier is crucial for his chances.
The second-up fitness improvement and in-form jockey booking provide additional confidence for an upset chance.
- 1st11LudikRon Stewart$5.00
- 2nd7Yeah CopyBen E Thompson$2.90
- 3rd13TakunaiTiffani Brooker$19.00
- 4th5Sir MemphisStacey Callow$16.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Ludik | 2 | Ron Stewart | Troy Pascoe | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Yeah Copy | 15 | Ben E Thompson | Paul Butterworth | 59.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 13 | Takunai | 3 | Tiffani Brooker | Jeff Dunn | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Sir Memphis | 8 | Stacey Callow | K R Kemp | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 19 | Gold Merchant | 7 | Micheal Hellyer | Damian Rock | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 16 | Treasurer | 5 | Paul Hamblin | Mark Renehan | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 20 | Jediah | 17 | Ms L Derecourt | 55.5kg | $151.00 | |
| 8th | 4 | Notes | 6 | Dylan Turner | James Moore | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 14 | West Cork | 11 | Michael J Murphy | Brock Everingham | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Southoftheborder | 4 | Frederick Larson | Phil Bobic | 59kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Johnny The Kid | 12 | Gary Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Brave Horatius | 1 | Mark Du Plessis | P J Minter | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 13th | 3 | Majestic Louvre | 10 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Morrison | 60kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Better Draw | 10 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | David Vandyke | 60kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Full Strength | 10 | Belinda Mair | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Fred's Memory | 14 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Artifactx | 13 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 59kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Inquisitor | 17 | R H Dart | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Midnight Madness | 16 | J L Johnston | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Albanian Beauty | 19 | Stephen Sutherland | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 21 | Galactic Legend | 9 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 52kg | |
| Scr | 22 | Vizstar | 16 | Jayden Sims | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 23 | Maxie Tap | 18 | Jason Taylor | D & G Lane | 54kg |
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