Brandon Lerena's booking adds confidence despite his recent form drought. Barrier 6 allows tactical options in what shapes as a fast tempo.
Queensland · Thursday 16 April 2026
Ipswich tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Ipswich. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Gibson Architects Mdn Hcp
Five-year-old mare showing signs of improvement with a recent second placing at Gatton. Her form has been consistent without being spectacular, but the addition of first-time winkers suggests connections believe she can find extra. Barrier 4 gives her tactical options, though jockey Hellyer's recent form is concerning.
Maurice filly who showed promise with a close second on the synthetic track at Sunshine Coast. The drop back to 800m from 1000m could suit her speed, and first-time ear muffs suggest connections are trying to improve her focus. However, barrier 9 is a significant negative at this track where forward positions dominate.
The inside barrier is crucial at Ipswich, and her 54kg weight is the lightest in the race.
- 1st6Jada RoseJaden Lloyd$10.00
- 2nd7AeropowerBrandon Lerena$2.05
- 3rd1Almond GoldChloe Lowe$3.20
- 4th10Only CrunchieJason Taylor$201.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Jada Rose | 5 | Jaden Lloyd | Gregory Cornish | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Aeropower | 6 | Brandon Lerena | T J Dougall | 57kg | $2.05 |
| 3rd | 1 | Almond Gold | 2 | Chloe Lowe | Bradley Smith | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 10 | Only Crunchie | 3 | Jason Taylor | Ms N Hemmings | 56kg | $201.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Rizu | 7 | Colleen Krahnen | B A Gentle | 51kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Goodonya Thelma | 8 | Damien Boche | Vic Heading | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Thrill Seeker | 4 | Micheal Hellyer | K M Devine | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Cugat Queen | 1 | Wayne O'Connell | D & G Lane | 54kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Pietari | 5 | Wade King | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Exceptional Rupert | 12 | K J Sims | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Gypsy Joy | 10 | Montanna Savva | Michael Nolan | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Torque Too Easy | 9 | S W Kendrick | 57kg |
Barrier Reef Pools Mdn Plate
His close second at Beaudesert shows current form, and the trainer/jockey combination has a solid strike rate. The class relief should be decisive.
Benzino has shown ability with two close seconds including one at Ipswich.
Evade The Game brings strong Ipswich form with a recent second at the track. Her consistent placing record and track experience make her a genuine threat, though she needs to break through for her first win.
Alkebulan offers value with recent form improvement and the return of blinkers.
- 1st6Sicilian WarriorGary Geran$3.70
- 2nd1BenzinoBoris Thornton$1.90
- 3rd11KamigamoJulie Busuttin$21.00
- 4th2Blood RedJustin P Stanley$8.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Sicilian Warrior | 9 | Gary Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 1 | Benzino | 4 | Boris Thornton | G R Duncan | 58.5kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 11 | Kamigamo | 3 | Julie Busuttin | P M Busuttin | 52.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Blood Red | 6 | Justin P Stanley | Neil Hocking | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Preachabull | 1 | Jason Taylor | D & G Lane | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Alkebulan | 2 | Colleen Krahnen | B A Gentle | 52.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Concador | 5 | Chelsea Baker | Greg Wright | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Clearly Not | 11 | Damien Boche | Vic Heading | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Fergus En Marche | 7 | Nathan Thomas | Price Hill | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Evade The Game | 8 | Jake Bayliss | P P Jenkins | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Our Esprit | 10 | Wayne O'Connell | D & G Lane | 56.5kg |
TAB Hcp (C5)
The wide draw is a concern at this on-speed track.
Lost His Beans offers proven class and an ideal barrier draw for Ipswich's on-speed bias. His recent second at Sunshine Coast was solid, and the Maloney booking adds confidence.
Shot Of Whiskey brings an excellent first-up record and consistent recent form into this assignment. His ability to win fresh is a major asset, and the Moor/Hoysted combination has been effective. The long spell and class rise are concerns, but his proven distance form and settling ability make him a genuine threat.
Speedy One represents value as a proven first-up performer from the in-form Gollan stable. His excellent fresh record and good barrier draw provide the foundation for a competitive showing.
- 1st5Joy A PlentyCody Collis$7.50
- 2nd3ConcessionLuke P Dempsey$4.40
- 3rd4The Gambling GreekAngela Jones$7.00
- 4th2Shot Of WhiskeyDaniel Moor$4.60
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Joy A Plenty | 7 | Cody Collis | D J Hansen | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Concession | 6 | Luke P Dempsey | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | The Gambling Greek | 4 | Angela Jones | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Shot Of Whiskey | 5 | Daniel Moor | Matthew Hoysted | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 1 | Lost His Beans | 2 | Ryan Maloney | David Vandyke | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Speedy One | 3 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Goodes | 1 | Brandon Lerena | Emma Fouchard | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Cabaletto | 8 | Courtney Bellamy | Chris & Corey Munce | 53.5kg | $6.50 |
Living Turf (Bm60)
Power Ace presents as the most reliable winning chance based on recent form and track suitability. The mare's last start synthetic win demonstrates current fitness, while her strong Ipswich record (2 wins from 5 starts) provides confidence. Despite the wide barrier and top weight, her proven staying ability and class edge make her the standout selection.
Down Under Stunnah offers strong each-way value with the crucial barrier advantage at Ipswich. Her recent Ipswich placing and proven distance ability, combined with the inside draw, positions her well to be prominent early and hold on for a place.
The wide barrier is concerning, but his class and staying prowess could see him work into contention if the pace is genuine.
- 1st6Sacred BullBen E Thompson$3.10
- 2nd5KalkanliBoris Thornton$18.00
- 3rd7Down Under StunnahBrandon Lerena$3.20
- 4th1Power AceBella Youngberry$3.90
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Sacred Bull | 9 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 5 | Kalkanli | 1 | Boris Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Down Under Stunnah | 2 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Morrison | 58.5kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 1 | Power Ace | 12 | Bella Youngberry | T J Gollan | 59.5kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 11 | Prefer To Dance | 5 | Damien Boche | Vishan Venkaya | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Giddy Gan's Joy | 3 | Jason Taylor | S Foster | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Another Dazzler | 6 | Scott Sheargold | Neil Hocking | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Maurita | 8 | Karl Zechner | Ruby Chatterton | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Amalgamation | 4 | Dylan Turner | Marcus Wilson | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Bolero | 10 | Frederick Larson | Vic Heading | 54.5kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Likeabeel | 13 | Julie Busuttin | P M Busuttin | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Reggie's Folly | 11 | T J Dougall | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Hurricane Rosie | 7 | Luke P Dempsey | S B Laming | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Classique Gal | 6 | B W Brown | 55.5kg |
Ipswich Tribune Today (Bm65)
San Jose Boy stands out with a perfect Ipswich 1690m record (1 win, 1 place from 3 starts) and strong recent form including a BM65 second at this track.
Cantarito brings elite stable credentials with Chris Waller training and Ben Thompson riding. Her recent heavy track second demonstrates current fitness, and the inside barrier is crucial at Ipswich. The Waller/Thompson combination is highly effective.
His recent heavy track third shows adaptability, and the light weight provides a significant advantage in this competitive field.
The inside barrier and light weight provide significant advantages, making her a strong roughie chance despite recent poor form.
- 1st2Noire EmperorLuke P Dempsey$6.00
- 2nd8Classique GalChelsea Baker$21.00
- 3rd5CantaritoBen E Thompson$2.30
- 4th3NinjitzouCourtney Bellamy$4.40
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Noire Emperor | 12 | Luke P Dempsey | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Classique Gal | 5 | Chelsea Baker | B W Brown | 52.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Cantarito | 2 | Ben E Thompson | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $2.30 |
| 4th | 3 | Ninjitzou | 10 | Courtney Bellamy | R L Heathcote | 55.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 4 | Pele Princess | 1 | Stacey Callow | B C Baker | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 1 | San Jose Boy | 7 | Leah Martyn | Jack Bruce | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Eyeleftit | 3 | Cejay Graham | L J Gough | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Royal Charge | 9 | Jason Taylor | D & G Lane | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Kneze | 6 | Colleen Krahnen | Amanda Park | 53.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Khant Fail | 11 | Noriyuki Masuda | Amanda Park | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Maxie Tap | 4 | Wayne O'Connell | D & G Lane | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Denetta | 8 | Stephanie Sixtus | 56kg |
Gordon''s Gin Hcp (60)
Ludik presents as the standout selection with a perfect record at this track and distance, having won his last start here 10 days ago. His barrier 1 draw suits his on-pace racing style perfectly for Ipswich's position-dependent layout. The class rise is manageable given his strong recent form.
Yeah Copy has an outstanding record at this track and distance with two recent seconds here. His form is solid and he's proven at this class level. The wide barrier is concerning given Ipswich's on-pace bias, but his class and track experience make him a strong threat.
His consistency and class make him competitive, though his good track record is concerning and the barrier draw isn't ideal for Ipswich's layout.
- 1st4Sir MauriceBen E Thompson$4.80
- 2nd7Yeah CopyDamien Boche$4.60
- 3rd8ArtifactxTaylor Marshall$15.00
- 4th1Chicago KingBoris Thornton$8.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Sir Maurice | 7 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Yeah Copy | 11 | Damien Boche | Paul Butterworth | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 8 | Artifactx | 10 | Taylor Marshall | Jack Bruce | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Chicago King | 13 | Boris Thornton | Michael Freedman | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Ludik | 1 | Ron Stewart | Troy Pascoe | 60kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Somethin In Orange | 9 | Nathan Fazackerley | T J Dougall | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 6 | So Bright | 5 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Nolan | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Jupiter Hills | 12 | Damien Thornton | Declan Maher | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Jediah | 4 | Montanna Savva | Ms L Derecourt | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Benfica Lass | 2 | Frederick Larson | Scott Brennan | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Kirkall | 6 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Farnesina | 3 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 57kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Silent Fox | 8 | Ashley Butler | Billy Healey | 60kg |
Vince Insurance Plate (C1)
The inside barrier is perfect for Ipswich's on-speed bias, and the Mallyon/Dunn combination has proven success.
Well-placed runner dropping in class after a solid second at Doomben. The barrier draw suits Ipswich's on-speed requirements, and connections are in good form.
Track experience at Ipswich is valuable, and the light weight provides an advantage.
Consistent performer first up from a spell with solid track experience.
- 1st2BraveheartAngela Jones$2.25
- 2nd7Venom RushBrandon Lerena$101.00
- 3rd1AdranosRyan Maloney$11.00
- 4th13Better SweetOlivia Webb$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Braveheart | 4 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 60kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 7 | Venom Rush | 12 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Morrison | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Adranos | 13 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Better Sweet | 5 | Olivia Webb | Michael Nolan | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Ikasara | 15 | Cejay Graham | Todd Pollard | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 15 | Raging | 2 | Frederick Larson | W P Nugent | 60kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Carnegie Hill | 3 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 16 | Lift'n'mehigher | 14 | Gary Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 17 | Toute Sweet | 6 | Stacey Callow | B C Baker | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Ivantheinvincible | 1 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 59kg | $2.70 |
| Scr | 5 | Il Fratello | 10 | Danny Peisley | P L Shailer | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Black Eyed Blonde | 9 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Billy Healey | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Broadbeach Miss | 8 | Declan Maher | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Farnesina | 11 | Chris & Corey Munce | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Immediate | 16 | T J Gollan | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Jupiter Hills | 11 | Damien Thornton | Declan Maher | 58kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Lucky Lass | 7 | Bella Youngberry | T J Gollan | 55kg |
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