Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Friday 10 April 2026
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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The Munce stable is firing and Martin Harley has an excellent 26% strike rate with the yard. Narrow second at Ipswich last start shows she's ready to break through, and the inside barrier suits her forward racing style perfectly.
Unraced runner who impressed winning his only trial. The Ryan Maloney booking and inside barrier are strong positives, while the multiple gear changes suggest the stable believes equipment adjustments will unlock improvement.
The significant class drop from Group 3 racing is a major positive, but the wide barrier draw presents a serious challenge at this on-speed track.
Consistent placegetter who has never finished worse than second in two career starts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Olivoni | 6 | Martin Harley | Chris & Corey Munce | 56kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Auric Star | 7 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 54kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 4 | Raising Suspicion | 5 | Jake Bayliss | Peter Robl | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 16 | Jolayna Dash | 4 | K M Schweida | 56kg | $10.00 | |
| 5th | 15 | Spinifex Djon's | 9 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Peter Robl | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 17 | Ella's Legacy | 11 | Gary Doughty | 56kg | $101.00 | |
| 7th | 10 | Star Of The Bar | 13 | Desleigh Forster | 56kg | $10.00 | |
| 8th | 1 | Exotic Jungle | 8 | Brandon Lerena | Phillip Burns | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Johnny The Fox | 2 | Damien Thornton | Peter Robl | 58kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Hell Or Heaven | 1 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Where Next | 3 | Ryan Maloney | Adam Campton | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Hidden Whisper | 14 | L F Birchley | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Just A Duchess | 12 | Scott Sheargold | Ms K Purdy | 56kg | |
| Scr | 9 | La Premiere | 16 | L F Birchley | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Fearless Win | 15 | Mark Du Plessis | Allan Chau | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Phere The Warrego | 14 | Billy Healey | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | I Am That Girl | 10 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 56kg |
Tszyuya represents the best winning chance despite being winless. The Gollan/Martyn combination is firing at 27%, and the inside barrier is crucial at Gold Coast. The step up to 1700m suits her staying pedigree.
Mallyon's booking adds confidence, and the previous Gold Coast placing shows track suitability.
The Written Tycoon filly may appreciate the step up in distance, though her finishing positions remain concerning.
Her consistent placing record and inside barrier draw make her a genuine each-way chance in a weak maiden field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Certify | 6 | Andrew Mallyon | P L Shailer | 59kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | Tszyuya | 2 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 53.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Moment | 1 | Cejay Graham | J W Healy | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Violaceous | 4 | Jake Bayliss | Ruby Chatterton | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Hopetoun Park | 7 | Girish Goomany | Vishan Venkaya | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Namara | 3 | Daniel Moor | K A Lees | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Divil A Bit | 4 | Ruby Chatterton | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Clearly Not | 5 | Vic Heading | 54kg |
The mare has shown affinity for Gold Coast with two placings from four attempts, and the light weight of 53kg provides a significant advantage. While she's yet to break her maiden status, the improving trajectory and proven track form make her the most reliable selection.
Ninjask offers solid each-way value with consistent recent form highlighted by two placings from his last three starts. The gear change removing blinkers could provide the edge needed to break through for his maiden win, though the 160-day break and top weight present challenges.
Second up from a spell typically brings improvement, and the addition of visors for the first time suggests connections expect a sharper performance. With Thornton riding in career-best form, this represents a solid value play for the exotics despite the wide draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Ninjask | 5 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Peter Robl | 60kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 13 | Bassett's Choice | 8 | Ben E Thompson | C J Waller | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Justa Barty | 7 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 4 | St Andrews | 10 | Dylan Turner | Ms P Campbell | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 15 | Video Vixen | 4 | Bella Youngberry | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 53kg | $2.70 |
| 6th | 5 | Written Reality | 1 | Michael Rodd | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Ready To Drink | 13 | Daniel Moor | M T Eggleston | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 6 | I Say I Say | 6 | Jett Newman | R L Heathcote | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Zayyano | 3 | Brandon Lerena | Allan Chau | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Croker | 14 | Damien Thornton | Kurt Goldman | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Uniquely Famous | 12 | Andrew Mallyon | C J Waller | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Vessey | 13 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Chris & Corey Munce | 60kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Flying Vision | 11 | Jake Bayliss | Adam Campton | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Thrash A Bully | 2 | Angela Jones | Kurt Goldman | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | What Did You Say | 9 | Bailey Wheeler | James Moore | 56.5kg |
The inside barrier draw is crucial at Gold Coast where position matters, and his consistent form pattern suggests he can handle the class rise.
However, wide barrier and first-up concerns temper confidence.
Lightly-raced gelding with excellent statistics but faces significant barrier challenge. Perfect first-up record and high overall win rate are strong positives, but barrier 9 at Gold Coast where position matters is a major concern for an on-speed track.
Consistent filly with the perfect barrier draw for Gold Coast's on-speed bias.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Savaii | 2 | Jett Newman | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Chayse 'n' Bodhi | 4 | Chelsea Baker | S J Morrisey | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Vandevelde | 8 | Jaden Lloyd | P P Jenkins | 57.5kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 1 | The Bear | 7 | Olivia Webb | Sharryn Livingstone | 59.5kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 5 | Silver Spoon | 3 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Contingency | 9 | Boris Thornton | Ben Hull | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Prestige Ice | 1 | Dylan Turner | Jordan Lee | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Duomo | 9 | Jay Bellamy | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Decadad | 6 | Brandon Lerena | Ms M Brosnan | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Zhongxin Koala | 5 | Michael Rodd | Allan Chau | 55.5kg |
The inside barrier is crucial at this track where position at 400m determines winners. Despite recent form concerns, the class and track specialization make this the most likely winner.
Quality mare dropping significantly in class after competitive runs at higher levels. Wide barrier is the main concern at this track.
Boris Thornton's poor recent form is a concern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Mosamour | 5 | Ben E Thompson | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Effie's Joy | 3 | Chelsea Baker | D J Bougoure | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Let's Do It Again | 1 | Jett Newman | A J Edmonds | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Yukanuma | 16 | Leah Martyn | Jordan Lee | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Watermelon | 18 | Colleen Krahnen | R H Dart | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Waverley | 4 | Damien Thornton | G A Thornton | 61kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 9 | Eleanor Nancy | 12 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Billy Healey | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Crystal Garden | 9 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 53.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Airswing | 14 | Danny Peisley | S Hardy | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Aboveforty | 17 | Dylan Turner | Ms P Campbell | 60kg | $20.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Monastery | 2 | Andrew Mallyon | J W Healy | 60kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Best Coffee | 13 | James Moore | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Cavaretta | 8 | Angela Jones | C J Waller | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Castel Trosino | 11 | Chris Whiteley | T A Commerford | 58kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Headstrong | 10 | Boris Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 57kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Classique Gal | 7 | B W Brown | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Bolero | 6 | Vic Heading | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Smelter | 15 | Nicole Luke | 56kg |
Lord Of Flames impressed winning his maiden at Grafton last start and the second-up timing looks ideal. The Dunn stable has him ready to progress and the barrier draw allows tactical flexibility in what shapes as a fast tempo. His recent form suggests he can handle the class rise.
The Maher stable excels with this jockey and despite the track concerns, her raw ability and distance suitability make her a serious threat.
Da Snoop Dog has the class edge dropping from Open company and his first-up record is perfect. However, the wide barrier is a significant concern at this track where position matters. The class drop and gear change provide hope but the draw is problematic.
Cat Call showed significant improvement second up last start and the class drop to Class 1 level looks ideal. His synthetic track form has been strong and while the barrier is wide, his backmarker style can work if the pace is genuine.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Ode To Beauty | 4 | Taylor Marshall | Ms H Page | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Quein Step | 8 | Tahlia Fenlon | C Maher | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Da Snoop Dog | 12 | Boris Thornton | S Foster | 60kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Iced Chocolate | 5 | Ryan Maloney | David Vandyke | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Cat Call | 9 | Brandon Lerena | Gary Doughty | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Darling Take Care | 3 | Marcus Wilson | 55kg | $81.00 | |
| 7th | 5 | Baked | 6 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Lord Of Flames | 7 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 13 | Sussusudio | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | S J Morrisey | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Anabia | 1 | Bella Youngberry | Jeff Dunn | 53.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Ciphertext | 14 | Ms H Page | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Il Fratello | 13 | Andrew Mallyon | P L Shailer | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Elronte | 11 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Siglo De Oro | 10 | Dylan Turner | Marcus Wilson | 58.5kg |
Subterrain presents the strongest winning chance based on his perfect second-up record and systematic progression through the grades. The step up to Class 2 is significant but his form trajectory suggests he can handle it. The combination of proven distance ability, good track condition suitability, and second-up advantage outweighs the class rise concerns.
Her track and distance record is perfect with a win and second from two attempts. The 30-day break is a concern but her class and proven ability at the venue makes her a strong each-way chance despite the wide draw.
Bollinger Miss benefits from a significant class drop and weight relief. The lack of Gold Coast experience is a concern but her overall form profile suggests she can be competitive at this level.
His last start second at Eagle Farm was encouraging and the inside barrier is crucial at Gold Coast. Despite limited experience, his upward trajectory and tactical advantage make him worth a value play.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Subterrain | 5 | Ben E Thompson | Todd Pollard | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Duomo | 2 | Scott Sheargold | Jay Bellamy | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Hello Lovely | 7 | Chelsea Baker | D J Bougoure | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Bollinger Miss | 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Chris & Corey Munce | 60kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 9 | Law Marshal | 8 | Michael Rodd | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Maragical | 9 | Bella Youngberry | T J Gollan | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 11 | Moonlight Kicks | 3 | Jake Bayliss | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Champagne Problems | 6 | Jett Newman | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 52kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | The Bear | 5 | Justin P Stanley | Sharryn Livingstone | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | November Air | 10 | Ryan Maloney | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Lone Force | 1 | Angela Jones | Billy Healey | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Rockrata | 11 | Frederick Larson | Ryan Tyrell | 54kg |
The mare has been competitive at higher levels and Kyle Wilson-Taylor's excellent recent form (35% strike rate) adds confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Nodachi | 2 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 55.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | French Endeavour | 5 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Billy Healey | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 10 | Old Song | 1 | Daniel Moor | S J Morrisey | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 1 | October | 4 | Brandon Lerena | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Prime Asset | 6 | Dylan Turner | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Lady Shotgun | 11 | Girish Goomany | Angela Plumb | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Clubhouse | 9 | Damien Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Midnight Drifter | 3 | Bella Youngberry | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 57kg | $3.20 |
| Scr | 7 | Cool Panels | 10 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Blantons Run | 7 | Mark Du Plessis | Rochelle Pereira | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Itza Charmdeel | 8 | Ms M Brosnan | 56kg |
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