Queensland · Friday 22 May 2026
Gold Coast tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Gold Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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IGA Liquor Mdn Hcp
The inside barrier suits his racing pattern, and Benjamin Osmond's excellent recent form adds confidence to this value selection.
The McEvoy/Melham combination boasts an excellent 31% strike rate, and the filly drops significantly in grade.
La Profecia represents value with the strong Gollan/Maloney combination and a recent trial win indicating peak fitness.
- 1st11FortysecondstreetBen E Thompson$11.00
- 2nd8Our Girl ScarlettLeah Martyn$4.80
- 3rd4DisparateTommy Berry$3.40
- 4th1Brash MagicCharlie Bennett$71.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Fortysecondstreet | 1 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Our Girl Scarlett | 3 | Leah Martyn | K M Schweida | 54.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 4 | Disparate | 11 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 1 | Brash Magic | 10 | Charlie Bennett | Ms P Barron | 60kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Parading Gus | 2 | Benjamin Osmond | Chris Anderson | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 2 | La Profecia | 8 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Love Rebel | 4 | Daniel Moor | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Hell Of A High | 5 | Rachel King | J W Healy | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Shaque D'amour | 13 | Mark Du Plessis | Ms T Cotsiopoulos | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Egyptian Goddess | 7 | Ryan Tyrell | 54kg | $61.00 | |
| Scr | 7 | Enchaanted | 12 | Chris & Corey Munce | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Imzada | 6 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | La Barrita | 9 | Jamie Melham | T & C McEvoy | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Monte Carlo Miss | 10 | Jonny Field | 55kg |
Club Partners Mdn Plate
Clear standout despite being winless. Dropping from Group/Listed company to maiden level represents significant class relief. Gear changes removing restrictive equipment should aid performance.
Well-credentialed filly dropping back to maiden level after competitive runs in open company. Recent 2nd at Eagle Farm in stronger grade shows current form, and first-up record suggests readiness. Main concern is soft track inexperience.
Tommy Berry booking is significant positive, and barrier trial win shows current fitness. Second-up statistics suggest improvement likely.
Lightly-raced colt showing clear improvement with strong recent 2nd placing. Perfect record at today's distance and good barrier draw provide tactical advantages.
- 1st14SylphJamie Melham$1.45
- 2nd8Crash The PartyDaniel Moor$3.70
- 3rd2Devine SquireTommy Berry$21.00
- 4th1Argentum RockBoris Thornton$21.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Sylph | 8 | Jamie Melham | Michael Freedman | 56kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 8 | Crash The Party | 3 | Daniel Moor | A J Edmonds | 56kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 2 | Devine Squire | 1 | Tommy Berry | Desleigh Forster | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Argentum Rock | 13 | Boris Thornton | S J Morrisey | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Monte Carlo Miss | 11 | Benjamin Osmond | Jonny Field | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Youmeanddupre | 2 | Mark Du Plessis | Chris & Corey Munce | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Red Moon Rising | 6 | Cejay Graham | Chris Anderson | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Mildura Lad | 9 | Brooke Ainsworth | H J Norman | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Listing Capital | 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Peter Robl | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Bestov | 7 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 56kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Difronzo | 12 | Ryan Maloney | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Jardin De Lys | 5 | Georgina Cartwright | B K Wakefield | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Love Rebel | 9 | Matthew Hoysted | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Regal Rina | 10 | Jason Collett | Stephen McLean | 56kg |
The Beechmont Hotel Plate (C4)
Cindersea presents as the standout selection with a 44% win rate and strong recent form including wins at Doomben and Eagle Farm.
The Tommy Berry booking and first-time blinkers suggest stable confidence, while her outstanding distance record makes her a strong threat despite recent poor form.
Her proven ability on soft tracks and good barrier draw make her a genuine contender, though the weight and track inexperience are minor concerns.
- 1st7SunriseTommy Berry$5.50
- 2nd3CinderseaRachel King$3.80
- 3rd10BraveheartBen E Thompson$3.70
- 4th6Moulin MissChelsea Baker$3.90
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Sunrise | 3 | Tommy Berry | Mitchell Beer & George Carpenter | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Cindersea | 4 | Rachel King | Michael Freedman | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 10 | Braveheart | 2 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 6 | Moulin Miss | 5 | Chelsea Baker | T J Gollan | 55kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 11 | Overfull | 10 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Peter Robl | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Tornado Express | 6 | Sean Cormack | Brent Gray | 58kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Speedy One | 12 | Jace McMurray | T J Gollan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Mercian | 8 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Lady Lucifer | 11 | Tiffani Brooker | David Vandyke | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Mishani Ego | 11 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 55kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Surprise Honey | 1 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Isti Star | 9 | Daniel Moor | P L Shailer | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Damiani | 7 | G R Ryan | 58kg |
Thirsty Camel Hcp (C1)
Rewrite stands out with excellent recent form including a close second at Ipswich last start. The consistent improvement through the grades and quality connections make him the standout selection despite the class rise.
The Waller training and proven soft track ability are strong positives, though the significant class rise from maiden level presents the main concern.
Tommy Berry's booking adds confidence and the mare has shown she can compete at this level, making her a solid each-way chance despite soft track concerns.
Ninjask offers excellent value having won last start at this track and distance.
- 1st15HellariousMark Du Plessis$15.00
- 2nd9Cyber CityGeorgina Cartwright$11.00
- 3rd3RewriteJamie Melham$5.00
- 4th14FlaxlandsZac Lloyd$2.50
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Hellarious | 7 | Mark Du Plessis | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Cyber City | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | David Murphy | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Rewrite | 15 | Jamie Melham | Michael Freedman | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Flaxlands | 9 | Zac Lloyd | C J Waller | 54.5kg | $2.50 |
| 5th | 12 | Immediate | 3 | Tommy Berry | T J Gollan | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Ninjask | 6 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Peter Robl | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Estee Emm | 8 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Some Style | 5 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 19 | Shamouti | 10 | Frederick Larson | Phil Bobic | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Jupiter Hills | 11 | Robbie Dolan | Declan Maher | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Chayse 'n' Bodhi | 13 | Chelsea Baker | S J Morrisey | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 20 | Zouslayer | 23 | Vishan Venkaya | 54.5kg | $61.00 | |
| 13th | 21 | Britannia Rose | 17 | Daniel Moor | Ms K Purdy | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 14th | 8 | Sea Warning | 18 | Nozi Tomizawa | Allan Chau | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 15th | 17 | Port River Billie | 1 | Leah Martyn | K M Schweida | 51kg | $21.00 |
| 16th | 18 | What Did You Say | 4 | James Moore | 54.5kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Kundabung | 22 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 60kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Automne Tree | 21 | Benjamin Osmond | C J Waller | 57kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Riez Souvent | 20 | Rachel King | C J Waller | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Adranos | 23 | T J Gollan | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Chicago King | 14 | Boris Thornton | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 22 | Paparacha | 16 | Adam Campton | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 23 | Final Voyage | 19 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 24 | Private Showtime | 12 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54kg |
The Donovan & Co Property Specialists (Bm68)
Canara brings last start winning form and a good soft track record to this contest. The inside barrier draw is a significant advantage at Gold Coast, and her recent improvement suggests she can handle the class rise despite her overall inconsistent record.
Her proven heavy track record and quality connections make her the standout despite the wide draw and class rise.
While her soft track record is concerning, the class drop from Listed company and Tommy Berry booking suggest she's being targeted for this race.
- 1st3San Jose BoyRyan Maloney$12.00
- 2nd16Gypsy Wish$17.00
- 3rd1Piston RebelBrandon Lerena$7.50
- 4th13Pink VixenChelsea Baker$10.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | San Jose Boy | 6 | Ryan Maloney | Jack Bruce | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 16 | Gypsy Wish | 7 | Nicole Luke | 54kg | $17.00 | |
| 3rd | 1 | Piston Rebel | 8 | Brandon Lerena | William Kropp | 61kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 13 | Pink Vixen | 1 | Chelsea Baker | K R Kemp | 52.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 2 | He'sgotthesay | 3 | Boris Thornton | G A Thornton | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 17 | Montevecchio | 12 | Vishan Venkaya | 54kg | $91.00 | |
| 7th | 14 | Mosamour | 15 | Rachel King | C J Waller | 54.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 4 | Bold Blaze | 5 | Ron Stewart | G K Taylor | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Kickuphigh | 16 | Daniel Moor | Desleigh Forster | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Canara | 2 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 11th | 15 | Eleanor Nancy | 11 | Mark Du Plessis | Kerry Taplin | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Diversity | 4 | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 56kg | $4.20 |
| Scr | 5 | Cast Party | 17 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Contingency | 10 | Ben Hull | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Crathie Kirk | 14 | Tim Clark | K A Lees | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Garinion Righ | 13 | Michael Rodd | Billy Healey | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Erin Jo | 9 | Jason Collett | K A Lees | 55.5kg |
Magic Millions National 2yo Classic
The Next Episode stands out as the most likely winner despite the wide barrier. The Snitzel colt has proven wet track ability and the Collett/Maher combination provides confidence.
Natural Fling brings an unbeaten record and significant weight relief to this contest. Her dominant maiden victory and the strong McEvoy stable form provide confidence, though the class rise and limited experience create some uncertainty about her true ability level.
His soft track credentials and good barrier position make him a live chance, though the class rise and limited experience create question marks about his ability to handle this level.
The Hayes stable's reputation with young horses and the quality jockey booking suggest confidence, making him attractive value despite the wide barrier.
- 1st2The Next EpisodeJason Collett$1.70
- 2nd8Natural FlingJamie Melham$3.10
- 3rd4Lucky PatRachel King$20.00
- 4th7ArepriceJordan Childs$41.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | The Next Episode | 13 | Jason Collett | C Maher | 57kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 8 | Natural Fling | 11 | Jamie Melham | T & C McEvoy | 55kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 4 | Lucky Pat | 14 | Rachel King | Pat W Webster | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Areprice | 4 | Jordan Childs | David Murphy | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Marffiano | 15 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Say You Will | 17 | Cejay Graham | Chris & Corey Munce | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Final Crusade | 1 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Fearless Win | 5 | Mark Du Plessis | Allan Chau | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Rarotonga | 3 | Tommy Berry | P L Shailer | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Written Aclaim | 16 | Boris Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Itchintogo | 10 | Ben Melham | T J Gollan | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Scartoon | 2 | Michael Rodd | K M Schweida | 55kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Dolly Boom | 8 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 55kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Lord Horatio | 7 | Zac Lloyd | Tom Charlton | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Star Of Lily | 12 | N J Olive | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Cool Gent | 6 | Brandon Lerena | S & A Barling | 57kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Palmanova | 9 | Tim Clark | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 55kg |
Cellarbrations (Bm78)
Grammar Lad presents the strongest winning chance based on recent form progression. Two wins from his last four starts, including a BM78 victory at Doomben, demonstrates he's ready for this level. The proven Rodd/Schweida combination (25% strike rate) adds confidence, while his forward racing style suits Gold Coast's on-pace bias.
Heavenly Impact offers strong each-way value as the last start winner stepping up in grade. His outstanding record at Gold Coast (2-3-1 from 10 starts) and perfect track/distance statistics (1-1-1 from 3) provide confidence. The Mark Zahra booking signals stable intent, while the 47-day freshen-up suggests he's been targeted at this race. The wide barrier is concerning but his local knowledge gives him the best chance of the backmarkers.
More Love represents solid each-way value with her consistent placing record and strong soft track form. Her recent second at Ipswich and excellent record on rain-affected tracks (2-7-1 from 16 starts) suit today's conditions. The track/distance record (1-1-0 from 2) provides additional confidence. While the class rise is significant, her consistent placing ability and light weight make her a reliable each-way proposition.
- 1st7BlitzburgChelsea Baker$11.00
- 2nd8I'm HeroicDaniel Moor$14.00
- 3rd17More LoveCejay Graham$6.50
- 4th12Ocean AlpsJag Guthmann-Chester$20.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Blitzburg | 15 | Chelsea Baker | Allan Chau | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | I'm Heroic | 14 | Daniel Moor | Desleigh Forster | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 17 | More Love | 4 | Cejay Graham | Jeff Dunn | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 12 | Ocean Alps | 9 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | P L Shailer | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Grammar Lad | 8 | Michael Rodd | K M Schweida | 59kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 6 | Belthil | 1 | Jason Collett | Billy Healey | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Yoshino | 2 | Mark Du Plessis | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Hidden Melody | 7 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Midnight Drifter | 10 | Georgina Cartwright | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Heavenly Impact | 13 | Mark Zahra | Marcus Wilson | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Scarlet Prince | 12 | Rob Thorburn | J C Smerdon | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 5 | October | 3 | Jace McMurray | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Dirty Dancing | 5 | Robbie Dolan | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Fragile Love | 16 | Ben E Thompson | M J Dunn | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Cheval Chic | 11 | Rachel King | Declan Maher | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Pocketmoney | 17 | Chris & Corey Munce | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Kinross Lane | 6 | Ashley Butler | Billy Healey | 54kg |
The Bottleo (Bm68)
The mare has a perfect record on soft tracks and her 60% place rate demonstrates consistency. Tommy Berry's booking adds confidence, and the gear change removing tongue control suggests connections expect improvement. While barrier 3 is not ideal at Gold Coast, her class and form edge justify favouritism.
The filly has a perfect record on soft tracks with 2 wins from 2 starts, and the gear change removing the cross-over nose band suggests improvement expected. Ryan Maloney's 20% recent strike rate adds confidence. The wide barrier is concerning but her class advantage should overcome this.
Davikar presents intriguing value despite the wide barrier. Her first up record is solid, and the significant class rise may be offset by her proven ability at this venue.
- 1st9ZoufaniTommy Berry$1.80
- 2nd21Electric ArrowFiona Sandkuhl$31.00
- 3rd5BluepinotKyle Wilson-Taylor$16.00
- 4th4Winsome StarRobbie Dolan$16.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Zoufani | 3 | Tommy Berry | T J Gollan | 59.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 21 | Electric Arrow | 1 | Fiona Sandkuhl | K R Kemp | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Bluepinot | 7 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 60.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Winsome Star | 5 | Robbie Dolan | J G Symons & S Laxon | 61.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 15 | Capital Heart | 12 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 20 | Vixenette | 6 | M J Dunn | 56kg | $31.00 | |
| 7th | 7 | Amenophis | 16 | Brandon Lerena | William Kropp | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Damehood | 13 | Ben E Thompson | Chris Anderson | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Billionair Baby | 8 | Michael Rodd | P P Jenkins | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Isti Star | 10 | Ryan Maloney | P L Shailer | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 19 | Zouthur | 14 | Nozi Tomizawa | J P Wallace | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Regal Statue | 4 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 11 | Kinross Lane | 11 | Bella Youngberry | Billy Healey | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Heavenly Impact | 10 | Jace McMurray | Marcus Wilson | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Braveheart | 22 | T J Gollan | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Downey | 20 | Billy Healey | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Blantons Run | 19 | Mark Du Plessis | Rochelle Pereira | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Davikar | 17 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Champagne Lane | 18 | Jason Collett | Matthew Hoysted | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Nepravda | 9 | R L Heathcote | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Gambino | 15 | K M Schweida | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 22 | Cressbrook | 2 | Tiffani Brooker | M J Lakey | 58kg |
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