★ Top pick3rd
2Royal Edition
Royal Edition offers the best winning chance despite being winless. The gelding has shown ability on wet tracks with a heavy track second, making him suited to today's Soft 5 conditions.
Queensland · Sunday 10 May 2026
Bowen tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 4 races at Bowen. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/450%
Any tip won4/4100%
Top pick placed4/4100%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Filby''s Motors Mdn Plate
14:00 local1280mMaiden$10,000
Winner5. OctopolisSP $4.20
2nd pick2nd
3Elegant Venus
Elegant Venus is a speculative chance based purely on gear changes and barrier advantage. The blinkers and lugging bit first time suggest connections expect significant improvement, while barrier 1 is crucial at tight Bowen. However, her form is concerning with no competitive finishes, making her a risky proposition despite the potential upside.
3rd pickScratched
4Saint Anns
Saint Anns presents as the main danger with two recent seconds showing consistent form at this level.
Value pickWon
5Octopolis
Octopolis represents value as a two-year-old dropping significantly in class after a creditable third in Open company at Mackay.
- 1st5OctopolisIvo Fry$4.20
- 2nd3Elegant VenusWanderson D'Avila$3.00
- 3rd2Royal EditionAidan Holt$1.70
- 4th1Ballandella StreetRaul Silvera Olivera$61.00
Full result · 4 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Octopolis | 5 | Ivo Fry | T Button | 55.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Elegant Venus | 1 | Wanderson D'Avila | Rachael Singleton | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Royal Edition | 4 | Aidan Holt | Nathan Coves | 59.5kg | $1.70 |
| 4th | 1 | Ballandella Street | 2 | Raul Silvera Olivera | David A Jones | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Saint Anns | 3 | Trevor Williams | 57.5kg |
Thank You Garrod Family Hcp (50)
14:35 local1200mRestricted 50$10,000
Winner5. StateswomanSP $4.40
★ Top pick2nd
2Livewire Lass
Livewire Lass offers the best winning upside as a lightly-raced mare with perfect soft track credentials. Her 100% soft track record (1-1-1) is compelling, while the second-up timing typically sees improvement. The barrier draw suits and blinkers resumption suggests stable confidence. Despite poor last start, the class drop and conditions alignment make her a strong winning chance.
2nd pickWon
5Stateswoman
Stateswoman represents value as a class dropper with proven credentials at the distance and conditions. Recent placing suggests she retains ability despite age concerns.
3rd pickScratched
7Silent Angel
Silent Angel presents as the most reliable option despite being a place specialist. Her 33% place rate and proven soft track ability (1-3-1 record) align perfectly with today's conditions. The crucial barrier 1 draw at tight Bowen gives her tactical advantage, while recent consistent form including two seconds suggests she's racing well. The weight drop and class suitability make her the safest selection.
Value pick4th
3Princess Shanghai
Princess Shanghai offers value as a recent maiden winner stepping up in class. While the soft track record concerns, her recent improvement and trainer familiarity suggest she may handle the rise.
- 1st5StateswomanIvo Fry$4.40
- 2nd2Livewire LassAidan Holt$2.45
- 3rd1ChalkleyRaul Silvera Olivera$3.40
- 4th3Princess ShanghaiWanderson D'Avila$7.50
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Stateswoman | 2 | Ivo Fry | Kayla Russell | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Livewire Lass | 3 | Aidan Holt | Megan Purvis | 61kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 1 | Chalkley | 5 | Raul Silvera Olivera | David Micallef | 61kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Princess Shanghai | 4 | Wanderson D'Avila | Wanderson D'Avila | 61kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Mr Damage | 6 | Masayuki Abe | Troy Clive | 60.5kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Egzakly | 7 | Kayla Russell | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Silent Angel | 1 | Trevor Williams | 58.5kg |
Happy Mother''s Day Plate
15:15 local1000mOpen$10,000
Winner4. Roweiner's DanceSP $1.40
★ Top pickWon
4Roweiner's Dance
Roweiner's Dance is the standout selection with a dominant 1000m record of 13 wins from 23 starts.
2nd pick3rd
2Hellish
Hellish presents solid each-way value as a proven soft track performer stepping up second up from a spell.
3rd pick2nd
7Northernontap
Northernontap gets the crucial barrier 1 advantage on this speed-favoured track and drops significantly in weight. His recent Townsville win and strong 1000m record provide confidence, though the class rise and recent form decline are concerns.
Value pick4th
3Midas Star
Midas Star offers significant value based on his exceptional Bowen record where he's won twice from five starts.
- 1st4Roweiner's DanceWanderson D'Avila$1.40
- 2nd7NorthernontapRaul Silvera Olivera$4.40
- 3rd2HellishAidan Holt$6.00
- 4th3Midas StarIvo Fry$20.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Roweiner's Dance | 5 | Wanderson D'Avila | William Kenning | 61.5kg | $1.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Northernontap | 1 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Belynda Kliese | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 2 | Hellish | 4 | Aidan Holt | T Button | 61.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Midas Star | 2 | Ivo Fry | Stephen Bush | 61.5kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Family Star | 3 | Masayuki Abe | Kayla Russell | 61.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Flying Shamus | 6 | Jennifer Hatfield | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Fallguy | 5 | Nathan Coves | 56kg |
Queen of Clothing Plate (C3)
15:55 local1000mClass 3$10,000
Winner1. La Petite MaisonSP $1.65
★ Top pickWon
1La Petite Maison
His soft track record of 2 wins from 12 starts shows genuine wet weather ability, crucial for today's Soft 5 conditions. The barrier draw suits Bowen's leader-friendly layout.
2nd pick4th
3Madam Borodina
Madam Borodina brings crucial track experience with a previous win at Bowen over 1000m. The mare is second up from a spell, typically her stronger runs, and draws the coveted barrier 1 which strongly favours at this tight track. Despite a poor last start, her track specialization makes her a strong threat.
3rd pick2nd
2Dalt Jaz
Dalt Jaz returns from a 101-day spell but brings strong credentials including a last-start win and proven soft track ability. While first up statistics are mixed, his recent form and track conditions favor his chances of running a strong race fresh.
Value pickScratched
6Vegameister
Vegameister offers significant value dropping from Open company to Class 3.
- 1st1La Petite MaisonAidan Holt$1.65
- 2nd2Dalt JazRaul Silvera Olivera$3.50
- 3rd7Diamond LucyMasayuki Abe$18.00
- 4th3Madam BorodinaIvo Fry$7.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | La Petite Maison | 6 | Aidan Holt | Tracy Simmons | 61kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 2 | Dalt Jaz | 5 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Tracy Simmons | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Diamond Lucy | 3 | Masayuki Abe | Troy Clive | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Madam Borodina | 1 | Ivo Fry | T Button | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Hell Of A Trip | 2 | Wanderson D'Avila | D K Amos | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Banxi | 7 | T Button | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Vegameister | 8 | Kayla Russell | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Egzakly | 4 | Kayla Russell | 56kg |
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