Barrier 4 ideal for Ipswich on-speed bias, can settle midfield-forward. First up placing record supports.
Queensland · Monday 4 May 2026
Ipswich tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Ipswich. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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TAB Mdn Plate
Barrier 5 suits Ipswich leader bias and likely fast tempo. No race negatives, proxy form strong via trials and jockey. Solid place chance.
First up but trial form indicates fitness. Barrier 11 manageable with speed on on-pace Ipswich track. Clear form leader despite limited race exposure.
Light weight helps on soft.
- 1st9I'lltellyouanytimeBrandon Lerena$4.40
- 2nd7ShotpointChelsea Baker$10.00
- 3rd5Profiteur's FilJag Guthmann-Chester$2.60
- 4th1CatfishFrederick Larson$41.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | I'lltellyouanytime | 3 | Brandon Lerena | Ms O Cairns | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Shotpoint | 7 | Chelsea Baker | S J Morrisey | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Profiteur's Fil | 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Peter Robl | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 1 | Catfish | 5 | Frederick Larson | Ryan Tyrell | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Fair Shake | 6 | Ben E Thompson | K M Schweida | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 4 | Mishani Oscar | 1 | Georgina Cartwright | Donna Stanbridge | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Rum And Beer | 2 | Chloe Lowe | Jake Capewell | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Mishani Inferno | 9 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Paula | 8 | Michael J Murphy | Jesse Townsend | 56kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Concerned | 10 | Glenn Richardson | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | I Write The Rules | 11 | Michael Frappell | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Prestige Austria | 1 | Jordan Lee | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Princess Nellie | 8 | Glenn Richardson | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Warrego River | 11 | T J Gollan | 56kg |
Great Northern Mdn Hcp
Soft 5 unproven but pedigree suits; forward map critical advantage in fast tempo.
Best soft track record (5:0-3-0) and Ipswich experience (3:0-2-0) make strong Maiden fit. Barrier 4 suits leader/midfield map for track bias. Reliable place chance.
Barrier 5 ideal for Ipswich on-speed bias and midfield map. Improving form, Rodd aboard, winkers added; fast tempo suits closing speed despite distance rise.
Soft form 2:0-0-1, in-work fitness (5 days).
- 1st8ZouslayerChris Meehan$4.80
- 2nd3Listing CapitalJag Guthmann-Chester$3.80
- 3rd1IconifyBen E Thompson$2.35
- 4th7Spoilt RottenTaylor Marshall$7.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Zouslayer | 1 | Chris Meehan | Vishan Venkaya | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Listing Capital | 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Peter Robl | 58.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 1 | Iconify | 2 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 60kg | $2.35 |
| 4th | 7 | Spoilt Rotten | 3 | Taylor Marshall | Michael Nolan | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Arcelia | 5 | Corey Sutherland | R G Lipp | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Bombus | 8 | Damien Boche | Ms S Croxford | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 11 | O'reilly's Shout | 6 | Olivia Kendal | B & M Costello | 52.5kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Tales Of Fortune | 7 | Brandon Lerena | James Hepworth | 59kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Problematical | 5 | T B Thomas | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Egyptian Goddess | 1 | Ryan Tyrell | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Elegant Lucy | 7 | Ms J Crompton | 54kg |
Happy 80th Birthday Geoffrey Conaghan Mdn Hcp
Barrier 5 perfect for Ipswich's front-half bias where position at 400m critical. Second up from spell with elite Rodd/Schweida combo (27% strike). Maiden volatility plus class drop and low weight favour forward runners.
Barrier 3 outstanding for Ipswich's positional bias favouring front three at 400m. Recent 2nd despite wide gate 12 shows ability, Martyn's track strike 19% big positive. Lightly raced (2 starts) with recent fitness (15 days). Fast tempo and likely leader role suit perfectly despite unproven soft record.
Second up stats solid (1:0-0-1), Ipswich record 2:0-0-1 including T/D place. Fast tempo suits likely forward map despite wide draw. No soft wins but unproven doesn't penalise heavily in maiden. Clear form leader over lightly raced rivals.
Class drop critical in maiden, filly weight advantage. Soft track run but Ipswich backmarker bias hurts wide draw 13.
- 1st1Van GhostLeah Martyn$4.20
- 2nd15Bomb PerignonKyle Wilson-Taylor$6.50
- 3rd14SpeegleChelsea Baker$13.00
- 4th5NeighthanAngela Jones$4.40
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Van Ghost | 3 | Leah Martyn | G K Taylor | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 15 | Bomb Perignon | 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 54.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 14 | Speegle | 1 | Chelsea Baker | B W Brown | 53.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Neighthan | 12 | Angela Jones | David Vandyke | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 12 | Kalamia King | 7 | Micheal Hellyer | J W Zielke | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Evening Delle | 10 | Georgina Cartwright | R L Heathcote | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Rainbow Glitter | 2 | Karl Zechner | Vishan Venkaya | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Los Alamitos | 9 | Taylor Marshall | Jesse Townsend | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 16 | La Gracia | 6 | Frederick Larson | J R Bayliss | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Birdsville Boy | 8 | Ashley Butler | R L Heathcote | 56kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Lights Will Guide | 11 | Emily Lang | M J Lakey | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 12th | 9 | Measure Of Time | 5 | Michael Rodd | K M Schweida | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Secret Fenkel | 12 | Marcus Wilson | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Swing State | 15 | Michael Freedman | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Show'em Who's King | 14 | P L Shailer | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Geisha Gal | 11 | Matthew Hoysted | 56.5kg |
Happy Birthday Matt Sharpe Plate (C1)
Soft 5 suits (8:1-1-1). Wide draw a concern but Waller/KWT combo (13% strike) and moderate-fast tempo suits closing strength over staying trip.
Lightly raced 3yo with upside stepping to Class 1. Soft 5 unproven but Good form strong; maps forward in likely moderate-fast tempo to exploit track favouring first half field.
Tuki Twelve gets perfect barrier 1 as likely leader, suiting Ipswich's front-three-at-400m bias. Veteran with Ipswich placings (6:0-1-1) and recent fitness. Low strike rate but dropping class and map trumps form in this volatile CL1 on Soft 5 provincial Monday meet.
Progressive 9:1-1-2 but wide draw/backmarker map hurts at on-pace Ipswich.
- 1st4CertifyJag Guthmann-Chester$3.90
- 2nd1Empire Of ArtKyle Wilson-Taylor$3.40
- 3rd3Use Your IllusionBen E Thompson$3.50
- 4th9Evade The GameRyan Maloney$7.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Certify | 1 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | P L Shailer | 59.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 1 | Empire Of Art | 10 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 60kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | Use Your Illusion | 8 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 60kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Evade The Game | 6 | Ryan Maloney | P P Jenkins | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Elysium | 3 | Daniel Moor | Michael Freedman | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Bolero | 2 | Damien Boche | Vic Heading | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Montevecchio | 7 | Jaden Lloyd | Vishan Venkaya | 60kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Oval Office | 5 | Bella Youngberry | J A Gilmore | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Sicilian Warrior | 9 | Angela Jones | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Crimson Spirit | 4 | Olivia Kendal | Michael Morrison | 56.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Tuki Twelve | 1 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Brain Wave | 9 | Ms M Brosnan | 58kg |
Barrier Reef Pools (Bm68)
Sacred Bull tops form assessment with recent dominant Ipswich win over similar trip carrying more weight. Track record 4:1-0-1 includes T/D success. Midfield draw (6) perfect for Ipswich's on-pace bias where front-half-of-field dominates. Soft record solid (9:1-3-1), recent fitness confirmed. Clear top pick despite BM68 rise.
Barrier 3 perfect for Ipswich inside bias and on-pace track. Soft specialist (10:3-1-1) handles conditions well. Speed map midfield suits moderate tempo. Recent form consistent at distance, slight class rise manageable. Strong place claims behind top pick.
Recent BM68 2nd shows ability but unproven BM68 depth. Barrier 4 and likely leader map suits Ipswich perfectly. Moor booking positive. Solid threat but vulnerable to classier form lines like Sacred Bull.
Prime barrier 2 and light weight ideal for Ipswich on-pace bias. Recent Ipswich 2nd over 2170m proves suitability. Forward map exploits track's front-three-at-400m dominance. Recent poor run forgivable at unsuitable track.
- 1st2ChillaxingDaniel Moor$3.30
- 2nd8Heavenly LoveDamien Boche$5.50
- 3rd1YukanumaDylan Turner$17.00
- 4th4Trump CardJag Guthmann-Chester$6.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Chillaxing | 4 | Daniel Moor | T J Gollan | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 8 | Heavenly Love | 2 | Damien Boche | Michael Frappell | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Yukanuma | 7 | Dylan Turner | Jordan Lee | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Trump Card | 9 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | David Vandyke | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Sacred Bull | 5 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 5 | Vermilion Kirin | 3 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Waverley | 6 | Taylor Marshall | G A Thornton | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Medical Autocrat | 1 | Corey Sutherland | Corey & Kylie Geran | 53.5kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Amalgamation | 8 | Benjamin Osmond | Marcus Wilson | 53.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Grey Northern | 5 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Kiroro Peak | 9 | Ms M Brosnan | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Forty Times | 9 | Nicholas Beck | 55.5kg |
Kelly Schweida Racing (Bm65)
Progressive 3yo with 1:1-0-0 T/D record suits track's on-pace bias and fast tempo. Prime win chance.
Local Ipswich specialist with exceptional 11:2-4-2 track record including recent close 3rd and 1:1-0-0 at T/D. Soft form solid at 10:1-3-0. Despite wide draw, track knowledge and consistent placings make strong place claim in on-speed suited race. Reliable provincial performer.
Ipswich specialist with 4:1-0-2 record and 3:1-0-1 at T/D. Strong first-up stats 3:2-0-0 and high soft suitability. Barrier 6 perfect for track bias despite long spell. Can position forward in leaders-favouring race. Solid each-way chance.
Second-up from spell with lighter weight.
- 1st12ZoustrologyBen E Thompson$1.80
- 2nd2No Name FrankFiona Sandkuhl$8.50
- 3rd11Thormendous MissMichael Rodd$12.00
- 4th7MofeedDylan Turner$15.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Zoustrology | 7 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 57kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | No Name Frank | 6 | Fiona Sandkuhl | L J Gough | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Thormendous Miss | 2 | Michael Rodd | S A Dwyer | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Mofeed | 1 | Dylan Turner | Jordan Lee | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 16 | A Touch From Fayt | 3 | Taylor Marshall | Louise White | 54.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Hannabana | 8 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Taylah Mackinnon | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Geegee Jet By | 5 | Courtney Bellamy | Nathan Sinclair | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Lumens Lenny | 9 | Corey Sutherland | S J Morrisey | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Goodes | 4 | Brandon Lerena | Emma Fouchard | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Bruckheimer | 16 | Adam Campton | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Winchman | 11 | P L Shailer | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Mercian | 9 | L J Gough | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Statement Of Truth | 9 | P L Shailer | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Switchblade | 7 | Stephen Matthews | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Midori Mover | 10 | David Vandyke | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Iced Chocolate | 10 | David Vandyke | 56kg |
Seven News (Bm68)
Acapulco Girl tops form assessment with outstanding Ipswich record (5:2-2-0, T/D 1:0-1-0) and barrier 2 perfectly suiting the track's on-speed bias where front-half-of-field dominates.
Barrier 8 allows midfield settling ideal for Ipswich's front-three-at-400m bias in fast tempo.
Sir Maurice's recent Ipswich 1350m win (T/D record 1:1-0-0) and peaking form (latest win after placings) provide strong recency edge. Track suits on-speed but wide draw forces work; soft record solid (9:1-2-3).
Barrier 11 tests map but on-speed bias and fast tempo could suit if forward.
- 1st2Midnight DrifterGeorgina Cartwright$31.00
- 2nd6El PensadorAngela Jones$5.50
- 3rd14AralettaFiona Sandkuhl$8.00
- 4th17RubydooBella Youngberry$7.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Midnight Drifter | 1 | Georgina Cartwright | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | El Pensador | 12 | Angela Jones | R G Lipp | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 14 | Araletta | 6 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Matthew Hoysted | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 17 | Rubydoo | 8 | Bella Youngberry | Mark Renehan | 53.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Acapulco Girl | 2 | Ryan Maloney | David Vandyke | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Code In Time | 9 | Ben E Thompson | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Holy Flash | 10 | Corey Sutherland | P P Jenkins | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Prime Asset | 3 | Michael Rodd | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Itza Charmdeel | 5 | Scott Sheargold | Ms M Brosnan | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 9 | I'm Zac | 4 | Daniel Moor | Desleigh Forster | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Golden Cross | 7 | Michael J Murphy | B J Dais | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 12th | 13 | Toolatemate | 13 | Brandon Lerena | S J Morrisey | 58kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Outakandy | 14 | Ben Hull | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Bollinger Miss | 11 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Chris & Corey Munce | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Mr Bubbaluski | 3 | Jack Bruce | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Sir Maurice | 15 | Jack Bruce | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Pressalong | 19 | S B Lee | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | For Better | 17 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Royal Gladiator | 14 | D J Hansen | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Silver Spoon | 15 | K M Schweida | 55.5kg |
Schweppes Hcp (58)
Yeah Copy tops form assessment with consistent recent placings at Ipswich including three straight 2nds over 1350m (4:0-3-1 T/D). Barrier 3 perfect for on-speed bias, midfield map suits fast tempo. Soft track record solid (19:2-3-1). Best win chance despite class rise.
Barrier 7 workable for midfield map on leaders bias track. Maloney rides well at track.
Bee Exact value top-3 with barrier 2 ideal for Ipswich leaders bias. Solid track record (11:1-0-2, T/D 7:1-0-1). Lightweight suits fast tempo. Can position forward despite backmarker style, place threat.
Recent Toowoomba 2nd shows fitness (ran 2 days ago). High place rate (44%), Baker/Kemp combo excellent (20%).
- 1st4Yeah CopyDamien Boche$3.00
- 2nd1ClubhouseRyan Maloney$8.00
- 3rd3Ready To IgniteBailey Wheeler$3.90
- 4th19Bee ExactOlivia Kendal$16.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Yeah Copy | 3 | Damien Boche | Paul Butterworth | 60kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Clubhouse | 4 | Ryan Maloney | Marcus Wilson | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Ready To Ignite | 9 | Bailey Wheeler | L J Mayfield-Smith | 60kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 19 | Bee Exact | 2 | Olivia Kendal | J J Hubbard | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 17 | Save The Roses | 5 | Benjamin Osmond | Ryan Tyrell | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 20 | Moet At Midnight | 10 | Luke P Dempsey | T D Cowan | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Risk For Reward | 1 | Dylan Turner | S B Lee | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 21 | Duchess Bree | 12 | Frederick Larson | Ms S Murdoch | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Raging | 11 | Ben E Thompson | W P Nugent | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 23 | Grandeur Rose | 8 | Chelsea Baker | G M Hay | 52.5kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 24 | Rockrata | 6 | Taylor Marshall | Ryan Tyrell | 54.5kg | $15.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Decadad | 7 | Brandon Lerena | Ms M Brosnan | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Sure Start | 13 | Corey Sutherland | Bradley Smith | 56kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Law Marshal | 24 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Better Draw | 20 | David Vandyke | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Bold As Brass | 4 | P P Jenkins | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Sir Memphis | 4 | K R Kemp | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | What Did You Say | 10 | James Moore | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | North Channel | 15 | T B Thomas | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Jupiter Hills | 20 | Declan Maher | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | War Too All | 5 | T B Thomas | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Wexford Miss | 22 | Michael Morrison | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Bold Change | 18 | G K Taylor | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 22 | Jediah | 14 | Ms L Derecourt | 54.5kg |
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