Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Wednesday 13 May 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Ipswich. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Gollan stable. The removal of blinkers suggests stable confidence, and her recent barrier trial form has been solid. While first up from a spell, Gollan horses often perform well fresh, and Emily Lang is in excellent form with a 35% strike rate.
She's reliable but potentially overbet.
Tahlia Fenlon is in outstanding form, and the light weight provides a significant advantage. The wide barrier is concerning, but her recent Ipswich form suggests she can handle the track conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Sheza's Destiny | 10 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 54.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | St Andrews | 1 | Benjamin Osmond | Ms P Campbell | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Under Arrest | 4 | Taylor Marshall | Jack Bruce | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Tassorati | 9 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 56kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 1 | Boomtown Laddie | 6 | Michael Rodd | Jason Edwards | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 2 | Mansory | 2 | Damien Boche | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Uniquely Famous | 8 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Thrash A Bully | 3 | Georgina Cartwright | Kurt Goldman | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Mistemba | 7 | Hannah Richardson | John Thomas | 56kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Queen Jeddah | 5 | Mark Du Plessis | P & W Hulbert | 56kg |
The Thompson/Bruce combination is reliable, and her close third last start on heavy track shows adaptability.
Aristocratic Girl brings proven form at this track and distance with a narrow second last start. However, barrier 13 is a significant disadvantage at Ipswich where position is crucial. Her consistency keeps her competitive despite the poor draw.
The class drop and workable barrier make him a speculative value play.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Opetaia | 1 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 56kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 6 | Rhetoric | 7 | Dylan Turner | R H Dart | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Aristocratic Girl | 13 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 56.5kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 12 | Video Vixen | 5 | Mark Du Plessis | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Fortysecondstreet | 9 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Atlantic Coast | 3 | Robbie Dolan | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Flashmaster | 12 | Daniel Moor | Desleigh Forster | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Belle Of Berlin | 6 | Michael Rodd | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Lake Of Fire | 10 | Frederick Larson | Wayne O'Connell | 56.5kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Only Crunchie | 2 | Bille Rose Andrew | Ms N Hemmings | 58kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Shaque D'amour | 14 | Chelsea Baker | Ms T Cotsiopoulos | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Disparate | 4 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Girmay | 8 | Ryan Maloney | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Lilsisterdon'tcha | 11 | Taylor Marshall | D A McColm | 56kg |
The inside barrier and light weight provide tactical advantages, while the Freedman/McMurray combination has proven effective. Recent 2nd at Doomben suggests readiness for this class rise.
Unbeaten colt with impressive wins but facing significant unknowns. Perfect record suggests ability, but second up pattern and class rise create uncertainty.
Consistent mare with recent win but faces significant barrier challenge. The winkers first time and solid distance record provide hope, but the wide draw at this track makes the task difficult despite recent form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Fasvara | 2 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Rewrite | 4 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Esprit Du Jour | 13 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Breezin' | 12 | Jaden Lloyd | Darren P Bell | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Wiliamtheconqueror | 9 | Boris Thornton | B J Smith | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 15 | Cherrabah | 7 | Damien Boche | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Canpikapony | 3 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Summit | 10 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Galpin | 11 | Frederick Larson | Phil Bobic | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Coincide | 1 | B A Gentle | 55kg | $31.00 | |
| 11th | 7 | Alleze | 6 | Jake Bayliss | M J Dunn | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Bold Bidder | 5 | Daniel Moor | Desleigh Forster | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Ellibaby | 12 | David Vandyke | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Bellove | 11 | Mark Du Plessis | Taylah Mackinnon | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Midori Mover | 11 | David Vandyke | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Iced Chocolate | 8 | Michael Rodd | David Vandyke | 56kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Boom Court | 14 | Ms K Loy | 54.5kg |
Punjabi Landing presents excellent value after winning his last start at this level on a heavy track. His distance record is outstanding with 3 wins from 6 attempts at 2170m+, and he's proven at Ipswich with a previous win. The inside barrier and weight drop make him very appealing despite the track condition change.
Rock Ya comes off a convincing BM68 win and has the benefit of a proven jockey combination with Michael Rodd. While the class rise is significant, his consistent improvement and tactical speed make him a strong chance if he can handle the step up in grade.
Artful Girl offers value based on her strong distance credentials and recent win, despite a poor last start.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Punjabi Landing | 2 | Mark Du Plessis | P L Shailer | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Captain Maverick | 8 | Ben E Thompson | C J Waller | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 4 | Our Turn Now | 14 | Corey Sutherland | S A Dwyer | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Malecon | 9 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Nolan | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 1 | El Jasor | 7 | Daniel Moor | K A Lees | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Rock Ya | 4 | Michael Rodd | Jason Edwards | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 7th | 8 | Picko Rocks | 10 | Chelsea Baker | Greg Wright | 53kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 14 | O'caldino | 12 | Robbie Dolan | Christos Zintilis | 52kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Artful Girl | 11 | Tahlia Fenlon | K R Kemp | 53.5kg | $8.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Aboveforty | 1 | Benjamin Osmond | Ms P Campbell | 52kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Galway Flyer | 13 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Weona Redwood | 3 | Taylor Marshall | David Vandyke | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Captain Eagle | 5 | Emily Lang | P & W Hulbert | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Kiroro Peak | 6 | Scott Sheargold | Ms M Brosnan | 55kg |
Her recent form shows consistent placings, and the inside barrier should allow her to settle prominently as required at Ipswich.
Saint Aldwyn brings excellent speed credentials and the perfect barrier draw for Ipswich's on-pace bias. The inside barrier should negate tactical concerns.
The class jump is the main concern.
The winkers reapplication suggests stable confidence, and her class record indicates she can handle this grade.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Saint Aldwyn | 1 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | K M Schweida | 57.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 11 | More Love | 2 | Tiffani Brooker | Jeff Dunn | 56.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Falcon Of Malta | 9 | Fiona Sandkuhl | L J Gough | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Outakandy | 3 | Leah Martyn | Ben Hull | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 13 | Old Song | 11 | Daniel Moor | S J Morrisey | 54.5kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Sweet Proposal | 4 | Jace McMurray | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Why We Drink | 12 | Emily Lang | Jan Pritchard | 59.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Super Duck | 6 | Bille Rose Andrew | M F Hemmings | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Savaii | 5 | Ben E Thompson | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Heyoka | 8 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Capital Heart | 13 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Kinross Lane | 7 | Michael Rodd | Billy Healey | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Go Maro | 10 | Stacey Callow | K R Kemp | 53kg |
Easy Love presents as the most reliable winning chance based on recent form and track familiarity. Won impressively last start at this venue and shows consistent improvement second up from spells. The David Vandyke stable has her primed, and Jag Guthmann-Chester maintains the winning partnership.
The class rise is substantial but her raw ability and light weight provide compensation. Robbie Dolan's booking adds confidence despite limited local knowledge.
Subterrain offers excellent value with a perfect strike rate for his connections and strong recent form. His class rise is significant but the high win rate and effective stable suggest he can handle better company. The gap since his last run is a minor concern but his fitness record suggests he maintains condition well.
Aratiri represents solid value based on her outstanding record at this track and distance. Despite recent poor form, her local knowledge and effective partnership with Chelsea Baker provide hope.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Miles Of Glory | 3 | Robbie Dolan | Michael Freedman | 52kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Aratiri | 14 | Chelsea Baker | S J Morrisey | 52.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 3 | Wowzino | 1 | Michael Rodd | David Vandyke | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Easy Love | 8 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | David Vandyke | 57.5kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 15 | Thebarberofseville | 4 | Stacey Callow | M A Kropp | 51kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Subterrain | 7 | Ben E Thompson | Todd Pollard | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 10 | Bollinger Miss | 12 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 53.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Matawai | 11 | Tiffani Brooker | Jeff Dunn | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Big Ticket Boy | 6 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 17 | Dragon Song | 10 | Michael Morrison | 52kg | $101.00 | |
| 11th | 13 | Kickuphigh | 5 | Daniel Moor | Desleigh Forster | 54kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Blazing Harry | 13 | Jace McMurray | Billy Healey | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Zaher | 16 | G R Duncan | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | All Kinds Of Folk | 2 | Ryan Maloney | Todd Pollard | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Dream Lantern | 16 | Leah Martyn | Billy Healey | 51.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Fire And Light | 15 | Pat W Webster | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Classique Gal | 9 | B W Brown | 54kg |
Recent form is excellent with wins in last two starts including a Class 5 victory at this very track.
Isti Star represents excellent value dropping significantly in class from Listed company. The barrier 1 draw is perfect for Ipswich's inside bias, and her previous win at this track/distance shows suitability.
Aldolfito offers value as a second-up runner with a strong trainer/jockey combination.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Town Crier | 16 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | First Mission | 6 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | K M Schweida | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Ralphie | 2 | Brandon Lerena | Gary Doughty | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Break Free | 7 | Daniel Moor | Matthew Hoysted | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Aldolfito | 4 | Boris Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 15 | The Gambling Greek | 11 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 56.5kg | $9.00 | |
| 7th | 3 | State In Texas | 13 | Chelsea Baker | Jimmy Downes | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 19 | Cressbrook | 8 | Tiffani Brooker | M J Lakey | 53kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Thelwell | 14 | Benjamin Osmond | Sharryn Livingstone | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Antonito | 5 | Jace McMurray | David Vandyke | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Heartoni | 15 | S W Kendrick | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Hearts Are Better | 7 | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Enterprise Lucia | 17 | P J Minter | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Joy A Plenty | 12 | Mark Du Plessis | D J Hansen | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Party Spirit | 10 | Jake Bayliss | R L Heathcote | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Isti Star | 1 | Ben E Thompson | P L Shailer | 55kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Alpha Bravo | 16 | D J Bougoure | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Count Nicholas | 9 | Adam Campton | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Synergy In Motion | 3 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 51.5kg |
The gear changes (blinkers first time, tongue control) suggest connections expect improvement. Recent BM70-72 form is strong, and the inside barrier suits Ipswich's on-speed bias. Despite the class rise, the form metrics are compelling.
Hearts Are Better has a perfect record at this track and distance, winning here previously. The weight concern is offset by proven ability at the venue and strong good track form.
Thundering Soul brings winning momentum from last start and has a strong jockey booking. The consistent form line and good weight allocation make this a solid each-way chance, though the lack of Ipswich experience and barrier draw are concerns.
The significant class drop and strong win rate suggest ability, but the wide barrier and lack of recent racing are major concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Alpha Bravo | 17 | Chelsea Baker | D J Bougoure | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 16 | Naturally Lit | 15 | Michael Rodd | S A Dwyer | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Click Click Boom | 10 | Benjamin Osmond | Sharryn Livingstone | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Satisfied Mugs | 16 | Taylor Marshall | D A McColm | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Manukau | 8 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 57.5kg | $2.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Petite Palace | 2 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Morrison | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Thundering Soul | 9 | Tahlia Fenlon | Pat W Webster | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 12 | Secret Sort | 3 | Vlad Duric | Donna Stanbridge | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Bellove | 6 | Mark Du Plessis | Taylah Mackinnon | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 20 | Wynette | 1 | K M Schweida | 54kg | $31.00 | |
| 11th | 4 | Climactic | 4 | Corey Sutherland | M J Dunn | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Hearts Are Better | 5 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Matthew Hoysted | 60.5kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Break Free | 18 | Matthew Hoysted | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Isti Star | 13 | P L Shailer | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Impervious | 11 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Financially Famous | 13 | Tiffani Brooker | Louise White | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Horrible Hank | 19 | Hannah Richardson | Glenn Richardson | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Bold Bidder | 7 | Desleigh Forster | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Strike Weapon | 12 | Ryan Maloney | L H Wheeler | 56kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Spirit Of Barty | 18 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 54kg | |
| Scr | 21 | Moroccan Wind | 14 | S W Kendrick | 55kg |
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