Shaque D'amour tops form assessment with barrier 3 perfectly suiting Gold Coast's on-speed bias where position at 400m is critical. Consistent class drop, likely forward from speed map.
Queensland · Saturday 18 April 2026
Gold Coast tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Gold Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Accurate Road Profiling Services Mdn Plate
Good 4 record solid (7:0-3-1), barrier 4 suits midfield settling on on-speed track. Consistent recent form, class drop helps.
He Is The Kiss barrier 2 perfect for Gold Coast leader bias, likely pacesetter in very fast tempo.
Barrier 6 suits midfield on Gold Coast, class drop key.
- 1st5Sea Warning$9.50
- 2nd2He Is The Kiss$9.00
- 3rd6Shaque D'amour$3.90
- 4th7Steplika LionBrandon Lerena$9.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Sea Warning | 10 | Allan Chau | 58kg | $9.50 | |
| 2nd | 2 | He Is The Kiss | 2 | Allan Chau | 58kg | $9.00 | |
| 3rd | 6 | Shaque D'amour | 3 | Ms T Cotsiopoulos | 58kg | $3.90 | |
| 4th | 7 | Steplika Lion | 5 | Brandon Lerena | Brooke Ainsworth | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Future Hero | 8 | Bella Youngberry | L Richardson | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Rotate | 1 | Boris Thornton | Diane Murphy | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Revantas | 6 | Frederick Larson | Patrick Sexton | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 8 | French Riviera | 4 | Allan Chau | 56kg | $3.40 | |
| 9th | 9 | Long Live The Cat | 9 | Jett Newman | Declan Maher | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 10 | The Hopestar | 7 | Nicole Luke | 56kg | $26.00 |
The Loose Moose Qtis Three-Year-Old Fillies Mdn Plate
Flaxlands stands out on pure form with consistent placings in competitive NSW maidens including close 3rd/4th efforts. Waller stable elite for first-uppers, barrier 2 perfect for Gold Coast's on-speed bias where inside draws advantageous. Very fast tempo suits midfield map.
Lady Milan well-drawn barrier 3 to gain forward position on Gold Coast's leader-biased track. Gollan stable reliable provincials, Martyn strong jockey booking (21% track strike). Recent flop on soft but reverts Good 4 where placed. Suits very fast tempo from midfield.
Queen Jeddah solid maiden profile with two 2nds from four starts, all good tracks where 3:0-2-0. Barrier 5 allows handy settling on pace-favouring Gold Coast. Significant class drop aids, recent 6th maintained fitness.
Barrier 4 perfect for track bias, proven at distance with places including strong 2nd two back. First up but Healey prepares well, recent Rockhampton 5th respectable. On-speed map suits very fast tempo.
- 1st3Flaxlands$2.80
- 2nd12Zoubuca ShotsBoris Thornton$13.00
- 3rd9Queen JeddahMcKenzie Apel$2.90
- 4th5Lady MilanLeah Martyn$6.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Flaxlands | 2 | C J Waller | 58kg | $2.80 | |
| 2nd | 12 | Zoubuca Shots | 7 | Boris Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Queen Jeddah | 5 | McKenzie Apel | P & W Hulbert | 56kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 5 | Lady Milan | 3 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Regal Rina | 9 | Frederick Larson | Stephen McLean | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Hurkle Durkle | 6 | Bella Youngberry | T J Gollan | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Thrash A Bully | 10 | Georgina Cartwright | Kurt Goldman | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Paciera | 4 | Rob Thorburn | Billy Healey | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Egyptian Goddess | 12 | Ryan Tyrell | 58kg | $61.00 | |
| 10th | 6 | Mishani Undercover | 8 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 56.5kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Babushka Doll | 1 | D J Hansen | 58kg | $41.00 | |
| Scr | 7 | Our Combination | 11 | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 58kg |
Silverchef Mdn Plate
King Of Valhalla stands out on pure form with barrier 1 perfectly suiting Gold Coast's on-speed bias where inside draws and forward position at 400m dominate. Recent narrow 2nd at 1200m Nanango shows fitness and ability to finish strongly; high good track suitability on Good 4.
First-up record includes a placing; likely to settle handy in very fast tempo suiting Gold Coast profile. Not top pick due to long spell vs King Of Valhalla's fitness, but strong place claims in on-speed race.
Consistent 4th placings in maidens with best 1100m time strong; fitness assured after 24 days. Suits very fast tempo if holds position early.
8 starts provide reliability in volatile maiden; Gold Coast place record positive. Wide draw 11 a knock on on-speed track, but raw speed can overcome in very fast tempo for place/exotic value.
- 1st11Vintage Vibes$5.00
- 2nd10Trip Hazard$31.00
- 3rd4King Of ValhallaDylan Turner$10.00
- 4th8TexasBella Youngberry$5.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Vintage Vibes | 6 | Jay Bellamy | 58kg | $5.00 | |
| 2nd | 10 | Trip Hazard | 10 | D J Hansen | 58kg | $31.00 | |
| 3rd | 4 | King Of Valhalla | 1 | Dylan Turner | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Texas | 9 | Bella Youngberry | T J Gollan | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Power And War | 4 | Brooke Ainsworth | 58kg | $9.00 | |
| 6th | 1 | Encrypted Feeling | 2 | McKenzie Apel | P & W Hulbert | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Worthy Stunnah | 12 | Michael Morrison | 58kg | $15.00 | |
| 8th | 2 | English Conqueror | 3 | Sean Cormack | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Jakebrake | 5 | Kenji Yoshida | Ravyn Warzecha | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Measure Of Time | 7 | Ashley Butler | K M Schweida | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 11th | 9 | The Batavia | 13 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 56kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Magic Invader | 11 | Micheal Hellyer | Chris Anderson | 58kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Prince Pier | 8 | Boris Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg |
Mermaid Surf Club (Bm75)
Barrier 5 ideal for midfield role on this on-speed track with fast tempo predicted. Class drop from higher grade, consistent trend.
Count Nicholas maps ideally from barrier 2 to hold handy spot at 400m, key on Gold Coast. Consistent recent form (38x19213223), light weight helps. Suits fast tempo better than backmarkers. Solid place chance despite class rise.
Recent 3rd in BM75 here shows class suitability. Barrier 8 tests on on-speed track but elite finishing strength overcomes in fast tempo.
Barrier 3 ensures prime on-speed position at Gold Coast where forward runners dominate.
- 1st1Hidden MelodyBella Youngberry$6.50
- 2nd8Count Nicholas$7.00
- 3rd7YendyJett Newman$2.60
- 4th4Blitzburg$5.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Hidden Melody | 8 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Count Nicholas | 2 | Adam Campton | 54kg | $7.00 | |
| 3rd | 7 | Yendy | 4 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 52.5kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 4 | Blitzburg | 5 | Allan Chau | 59.5kg | $5.00 | |
| 5th | 6 | Alloutatime | 3 | Cody Collis | Natalie McCall | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Ralphie | 7 | Danny Peisley | Gary Doughty | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 3 | King Of Naples | 1 | Frederick Larson | Stephen McLean | 60kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Alpha Bravo | 6 | McKenzie Apel | D J Bougoure | 56kg |
Nerang RSL Hcp
Top form pick. Fast tempo suits strong finishers. Handles Good 4 well.
Excellent value in top 3. Light weight, consistent form trend, midfield map viable in fast tempo. Good 4 ok (14:3-3-0). Strong place claims.
Strong each-way. Barrier 3 perfect, recent Gold Coast 1400m win, consistent recent form. On-speed map suits track bias despite class rise.
Provincial Open suits dropping from higher grade attempts.
- 1st6Galano$7.50
- 2nd3Sailor's SecretBella Youngberry$2.50
- 3rd7Mississippi PrinceSean Cormack$14.00
- 4th2The Right Way$41.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Galano | 4 | M J Dunn | 55kg | $7.50 | |
| 2nd | 3 | Sailor's Secret | 1 | Bella Youngberry | K M Schweida | 57kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Mississippi Prince | 6 | Sean Cormack | Brent Gray | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 2 | The Right Way | 7 | Greg Wright | 59.5kg | $41.00 | |
| 5th | 1 | Yet He Moves | 8 | C J Waller | 63kg | $31.00 | |
| 6th | 4 | Cranky Harry | 5 | M J Dunn | 58kg | $3.50 | |
| 7th | 8 | Yoshino | 3 | Dylan Turner | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Badgers Nuts | 2 | Amy Graham | Ms M Brosnan | 53.5kg | $8.50 |
Kurrawa Surf Club Hcp (C1)
Class rise concerns offset by freshness and map.
Loch Awe ideally drawn barrier 1 as likely leader suiting Gold Coast on-speed track (first 3 at 400m key). Significant class drop, consistent recent form (30542234x33), solid good track record (9:1-3-2). Lacks recent win but map and drop make strong place claim.
Gollan stable reliable provincially, barrier 6 allows midfield role suiting fast tempo. Recent 6ths working through but class history solid. Good place value.
3yo filly improving, light 56kg, barrier 8 manageable for forward runner. Class rise but recent win trumps exposed maidens.
- 1st5LauncherKarl Zechner$16.00
- 2nd10ElysiumMicheal Hellyer$16.00
- 3rd1Use Your IllusionGeorgina Cartwright$5.50
- 4th6Brain WaveDylan Turner$5.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Launcher | 7 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Elysium | 13 | Micheal Hellyer | Michael Freedman | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Use Your Illusion | 6 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Gollan | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Brain Wave | 5 | Dylan Turner | Ms M Brosnan | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Loch Awe | 1 | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 59.5kg | $3.30 | |
| 6th | 7 | Gypsy Wish | 8 | Damien Boutet | Nicole Luke | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Cavaretta | 10 | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $21.00 | |
| 8th | 3 | Righteous Legend | 2 | Ashley Butler | Billy Healey | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Crystal Garden | 3 | Adam Campton | 54kg | $11.00 | |
| 10th | 11 | Flop Shot | 12 | G A Thornton | 55.5kg | $11.00 | |
| Scr | 4 | Kids Inthe Kitchen | 11 | Jett Newman | K R Kemp | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Crimson Spirit | 9 | Olivia Kendal | Michael Morrison | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Cheerful Cat | 4 | Cody Collis | James Moore | 55kg |
Arps 10yr Anniversary Hcp (62)
Gold Coast on-speed bias suits despite barrier 14; proven versatile.
Gold Coast midfield bias suits barrier 8.
Rising class manageable with weight history. Barrier 9 workable for on-speed Gold Coast bias.
Young gelding won at exact T&D previously (Gold Coast 1000m), barrier 7 perfect for middle bias. First-up record strong (1:1-0-0), Merchant Navy suits fast tempo sprints.
- 1st8Miss Mclaren$4.60
- 2nd9ConformityLeah Martyn$7.00
- 3rd6CiphertextSean Cormack$4.80
- 4th5Wayburn$2.40
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Miss Mclaren | 6 | Adam Campton | 58kg | $4.60 | |
| 2nd | 9 | Conformity | 10 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Ciphertext | 14 | Sean Cormack | Ms H Page | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 5 | Wayburn | 8 | M J Dunn | 59kg | $2.40 | |
| 5th | 13 | Blinked | 2 | Frederick Larson | Stephen McLean | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Cat Call | 4 | Gary Doughty | 57kg | $10.00 | |
| 7th | 7 | Don't Tellyafather | 13 | M J Dunn | 58kg | $31.00 | |
| 8th | 11 | Rare Beauty | 5 | Benjamin Osmond | G J Howells | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Zoomed | 15 | J P Wallace | 57kg | $41.00 | |
| 10th | 3 | Russian Pins | 12 | S J Morrisey | 59kg | $61.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Galavino | 14 | Adam Campton | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Marathia | 9 | Adam Campton | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Storm Merchant | 7 | M J Dunn | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Lucky Lass | 10 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Gollan | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Chayse'n'scotty | 11 | Ryan Tyrell | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Hit | 1 | Dominique Lahiff | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Xuanfeng | 3 | Kenji Yoshida | Caitlin Johnstone | 54kg |
Profiling It''s What We Do! Hcp (C2)
High good track suitability (4:2-0-1), dropping slightly in class, maps midfield in very fast tempo suiting finishers. Schweida/Gollan stable form strong.
Very fast tempo may suit if overcomes barrier. Solid place chance despite not overriding Scheherazade's proven edge.
In Great Spirit earns third with perfect inside barrier 1 suiting Gold Coast on-speed bias (top-3 at 400m key). Light 53.5kg, recent form includes wins/placings, good track record. First-up record modest but barrier overrides in very fast tempo. Better than wide-drawn rivals like Gambino.
Good 4 record 7:1-0-0, maps forward in fast tempo.
- 1st4ScheherazadeDylan Turner$3.10
- 2nd10Immediate$9.50
- 3rd5Vorkuta$12.00
- 4th6Ready To Ignite$3.80
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Scheherazade | 9 | Dylan Turner | Stephen McLean | 58.5kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 10 | Immediate | 5 | T J Gollan | 55.5kg | $9.50 | |
| 3rd | 5 | Vorkuta | 7 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58kg | $12.00 | |
| 4th | 6 | Ready To Ignite | 3 | L J Mayfield-Smith | 57kg | $3.80 | |
| 5th | 9 | Maurraqa | 11 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Lucky Lass | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Gollan | 54.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Risk For Reward | 8 | S B Lee | 55.5kg | $61.00 | |
| 8th | 15 | Doyle | 4 | Benjamin Osmond | Marcus Wilson | 52.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 11 | In Great Spirit | 1 | McKenzie Apel | Chris Anderson | 53.5kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Botanica | 6 | Kenji Yoshida | Ravyn Warzecha | 59kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Gambino | 15 | Cody Collis | K M Schweida | 60kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Hunter's Mate | 16 | Boris Thornton | G A Thornton | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | For Better | 14 | Micheal Hellyer | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Galavino | 12 | Adam Campton | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Dashing Mars | 13 | Adam Campton | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Rockrata | 10 | Ryan Tyrell | 54kg |
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