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Queensland · Thursday 30 July 2026

Gatton tips and results

Our top pick won 2 of 9 races at Gatton. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.

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R1

Ladbrokes Switch Mdn Hcp

11:43 local1100mMaiden$22,000
Winner2. ArmandSP $3.60
★ Top pick2nd
10Xplain This

Our price $2.10 · SP $2.60 · Brandon Lerena

Xplain This draws barrier 1, ticking every box for Gatton's dominant inside/leader bias.

2nd pick3rd
1Do A Little Dance

Our price $6.50 · SP $11.00 · Georgina Cartwright

Do A Little Dance owns the best genuine race form in this Maiden field, with a narrow second at Sunshine Coast and consistent trial placings. First-up record is positive and the gelding looks fit off a proper trial.

3rd pickWon
2Armand

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.60 · Tahlia Fenlon

However barrier 9 is a real concern given Gatton's strong bias toward inside gates, and the rider's poor recent strike rate at this venue tempers confidence.

Value pick5th
3Tuxedo Torpedo

Our price $13.00 · SP $13.00 · Jess Emmerson

Tuxedo Torpedo offers value from barrier 2, perfectly suited to Gatton's strong inside/leader bias, with course experience from a prior Gatton trial. Jockey Jess Emmerson is in exceptional form (30% strike rate last 20 rides) and has ridden this horse before, an important continuity signal.

  1. 1st2ArmandTahlia Fenlon$3.60
  2. 2nd10Xplain ThisBrandon Lerena$2.60
  3. 3rd1Do A Little DanceGeorgina Cartwright$11.00
  4. 4th4Ander's Dream$5.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Armand9Tahlia FenlonChris & Corey Munce58.5kg$3.60
2nd10Xplain This1Brandon LerenaTony & Maddysen Sears56.5kg$2.60
3rd1Do A Little Dance7Georgina CartwrightBilly Healey59kg$11.00
4th4Ander's Dream5Ben Ahrens56.5kg$5.00
5th3Tuxedo Torpedo2Jess EmmersonC H Richardson56.5kg$13.00
6th12Gin 'n' Juice3Billy Healey58kg$16.00
7th9Scarlet Woman10Cejay GrahamK M Schweida56.5kg$19.00
8th6Finest4Emily LangR G Lipp56.5kg$15.00
Scr5Better Fire Up14Matthew PowellJ W Healy56.5kg
Scr7On The Cusp14R G Lipp56.5kg
Scr8Pebble Drift13Karl ZechnerJimmy Downes56.5kg
Scr11Mishani Rozay8L J Gough56kg
Scr13Disco Diamond6Hannah RichardsonGlenn Richardson55.5kg
Scr14Toscanella12Michael Nolan55kg
Scr15Miss Informed11Kelsey LentonC H Richardson55kg
R2

Barrier Reef Pools Mdn Plate

12:15 local860mMaiden$22,000
Winner3. StarwardSP $2.80
★ Top pick4th
4Excess Capital

Our price $4.00 · SP $7.50 · Kenji Yoshida

The barrier is workable given tactical gate speed shown previously at Gatton.

2nd pick2nd
1Funky Cold Medina

Our price $3.00 · SP $3.70 · Yvette Lewis

However, barrier 10 at a track that heavily rewards inside gates and on-pace running is a genuine tactical concern that could nullify its form edge.

3rd pick6th
12Aliza

Our price $7.00 · SP $5.00

Placings have been consistent without a breakthrough win, but the map suits her running style ideally on paper.

999th pickScratched
8Luminous Girl

Our price $4.00 · Taylor Marshall

The major concern is barrier 11 at a track that heavily rewards inside gates, but her class and consistency make her hard to leave out of calculations.

Value pickWon
3Starward

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.80 · Danny Peisley

Starward offers value with a genuinely improving form pattern, running on for 2nd last start after a string of competitive efforts against deeper fields. Represents an overlay given the improving profile against a moderate quality maiden field.

  1. 1st3StarwardDanny Peisley$2.80
  2. 2nd1Funky Cold MedinaYvette Lewis$3.70
  3. 3rd6Ready As BamHannah Richardson$13.00
  4. 4th4Excess CapitalKenji Yoshida$7.50
Full result · 7 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Starward5Danny PeisleyMs S Murdoch58.5kg$2.80
2nd1Funky Cold Medina10Yvette LewisG N Nielsen58.5kg$3.70
3rd6Ready As Bam3Hannah RichardsonGlenn Richardson56.5kg$13.00
4th4Excess Capital6Kenji YoshidaRavyn Warzecha56.5kg$7.50
5th11Goodfella Finch1Micheal HellyerDeborah Handford58.5kg$6.00
6th12Aliza2Corey & Kylie Geran56kg$5.00
7th2Major Freestone7Paul HamblinCameron Byrne58.5kg$51.00
Scr5Miss Velcro4Leslie TilleyGlenn Richardson56.5kg
Scr7Kid Mckinlay8A & T Sweeney56kg
Scr8Luminous Girl11Taylor MarshallJack Bruce56kg
Scr9It's Kaos9J L Johnston56kg
Scr10Disco Diamond12Glenn Richardson54.5kg
R3

Lockyer Valley Painting - Jason Diete (Bm60)

12:50 local860mBenchmark 60$20,000
Winner11. I Am GoneSP $2.90
★ Top pickWon
11I Am Gone

Our price $2.40 · SP $2.90 · Archie Mc Colm

2nd pick7th
3Drums Of War

Our price $3.20 · SP $11.00 · William Galloway

Drums Of War draws perfectly into Gatton's inside bias and arrives in career-best form, having just won at Toowoomba before a class drop today. First-up query is the main risk, but the map and improving trajectory make him a leading contender.

3rd pick2nd
9Mr Playtime

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.00 · Micheal Hellyer

Mr Playtime draws the rail and boasts the best early speed profile in the race, perfectly suited to Gatton's leader-friendly track.

Value pick4th
10Qickwit

Our price $9.00 · SP $16.00 · Yvette Lewis

Qickwit arrives fresh off a win at Esk and has a strong record at Gatton specifically.

  1. 1st11I Am GoneArchie Mc Colm$2.90
  2. 2nd9Mr PlaytimeMicheal Hellyer$3.00
  3. 3rd12Sleepy Joe$4.80
  4. 4th10QickwitYvette Lewis$16.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st11I Am Gone8Archie Mc ColmJ P Wallace53.5kg$2.90
2nd9Mr Playtime1Micheal HellyerJason Edwards58.5kg$3.00
3rd12Sleepy Joe2L J Roche57.5kg$4.80
4th10Qickwit6Yvette LewisM A Palmer58.5kg$16.00
5th5Betterindanude4Leslie TilleyP J Wallace59kg$8.50
6th4Supido's Choice5Nick HeywoodAdam Campton60kg$20.00
7th3Drums Of War3William GallowayG P Stephens56.5kg$11.00
8th1Basil's Bow7Nathan FazackerleyDale Groves61.5kg$101.00
Scr2Gypsy Tricks9Bradley Smith61.5kg
Scr6Boomtime Now11Jess EmmersonP J Wallace56.5kg
Scr7Vesper Lynd10Paul HamblinDale Groves58.5kg
Scr8Bottles Of Shells12Tahlia FenlonChris & Corey Munce56kg
Scr13Goose Step13Chloe LoweJake Capewell56kg
R4

Harman Concreting Mdn Plate

13:25 local1600mMaiden$22,000
Winner11. TassoratiSP $2.60
★ Top pick4th
9Cirque De La Vie

Our price $2.80 · SP $2.70 · Kayla Johnston

Cirque De La Vie draws perfectly at a track that rewards inside gates and forward positioning. The barrier alone is a significant structural advantage in this maiden.

2nd pick2nd
1Brass Band

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.60 · Cejay Graham

Brass Band offers the clearest course-and-distance form in the race, with a narrow 2nd at this same 1600m Gatton contest last start. Consistent minor placings and a favourable inside barrier make him a leading contender to finally break through, particularly with the track favouring on-pace runners from good gates.

3rd pickWon
11Tassorati

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.60 · William Galloway

However, barrier 12 is a considerable red flag at a track which so heavily favours horses drawn inside a chance to lead or press forward. Marked down primarily due to map, not ability.

999th pickScratched
5Steady On

Our price $3.20 · Danny Peisley

Barrier 8 is manageable given genuine tempo expected.

Value pick8th
12Ready To Boil

Our price $12.00 · SP $19.00 · Jess Emmerson

Ready To Boil is flying under the radar with a clearly improving form trend, highlighted by a competitive 3rd placing last start. The booking of in-form apprentice Jess Emmerson (who boasts strong trainer and track statistics) is a notable positive signal, and her draw suits the course bias.

  1. 1st11TassoratiWilliam Galloway$2.60
  2. 2nd1Brass BandCejay Graham$4.60
  3. 3rd6AmazaraKelsey Lenton$26.00
  4. 4th9Cirque De La VieKayla Johnston$2.70
Full result · 12 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st11Tassorati12William GallowayT J Gollan52kg$2.60
2nd1Brass Band4Cejay GrahamRenita Beaton58.5kg$4.60
3rd6Amazara15Kelsey LentonC H Richardson56.5kg$26.00
4th9Cirque De La Vie1Kayla JohnstonL F Birchley54kg$2.70
5th7Lake Of Fire11Kayla BarkerWayne O'Connell54.5kg$81.00
6th4Mystic Ascot2Isabel JessopRochelle Pereira56kg$31.00
7th8Mini Boo13Georgina CartwrightMs N Hemmings56.5kg$71.00
8th12Ready To Boil3Jess EmmersonNicholas Beck52.5kg$19.00
9th10Mistemba7Bailie BakerJohn Thomas54kg$101.00
10th2Something Shiny9Leslie TilleyPeter Brennan58.5kg$16.00
11th13Franklyiresistible10Jason Edwards56kg$21.00
12th3Buffalo Theory5Brandon LerenaL F Birchley58kg$81.00
Scr5Steady On8Danny PeisleyJimmy Downes58kg
Scr14Alzurri14Hayley SaundersAnthony Freeman55.5kg
Scr15Concador17Greg Wright58.5kg
Scr16Hurricane Hank6Ms N Hemmings58.5kg
Scr17Meade's Cafe16Taryn Churchill58kg
R5

Falvey''s Hotel Gatton Hcp (55)

14:05 local1100mRestricted 55$20,000
Winner1. ThunderousSP $3.70
★ Top pick4th
3Zarippa

Our price $4.20 · SP $5.00 · Jess Emmerson

Zarippa has been extremely consistent, running placed efforts in a near-identical race at this track two runs back and again last start. Despite a wide gate, the very fast projected tempo should see backmarkers advantaged, and with a jockey booking in outstanding recent form, this represents the most reliable form-based winning chance in the race.

2nd pickWon
1Thunderous

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.70 · Archie Mc Colm

Thunderous was narrowly beaten in this exact grade/track/distance combination last start and carries strong recent form into today with a workable barrier. The historical second-up statistics are a mild concern, but the horse's placing to Zarippa suggests professional, competitive form that should see it go close again.

3rd pick9th
6Time To Cry

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.50 · Cejay Graham

Value pick5th
2Aureate

Our price $5.80 · SP $4.60 · Yvette Lewis

  1. 1st1ThunderousArchie Mc Colm$3.70
  2. 2nd4Lucky ManEmily Lang$13.00
  3. 3rd7Water LadDan Mc Gillivray$21.00
  4. 4th3ZarippaJess Emmerson$5.00
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Thunderous6Archie Mc ColmMarcus Wilson58kg$3.70
2nd4Lucky Man11Emily LangP A Nolan Jnr59kg$13.00
3rd7Water Lad7Dan Mc GillivrayJames Moore57.5kg$21.00
4th3Zarippa12Jess EmmersonJake Capewell57.5kg$5.00
5th2Aureate3Yvette LewisG N Nielsen59.5kg$4.60
6th5Lane Changer10Jace McMurrayHarry Schwenke58kg$21.00
7th9Peach Galantes9Bailie BakerK R Kemp54kg$9.00
8th8Russian Pins13Courtney BellamyS J Morrisey57kg$17.00
9th6Time To Cry4Cejay GrahamBilly Healey58kg$5.50
10th10Blue Eye Dame14Skye BogenhuberAshtyn Reedy55.5kg$31.00
Scr11Headline Legend1John Thomas57kg
Scr12Worldy Spirit8Isabel JessopJ A Hanna53kg
Scr13Gallery Master16Kayla JohnstonJulie Harris54.5kg
Scr14Grandeur Rose5G M Hay54kg
Scr15Maggie Rose15James Moore54kg
Scr16Costa Catori2Debra Corbett54kg
Scr17Harcasion17David Kropp54kg
R6

McNeil Farms Hcp (55)

14:40 local1100mRestricted 55$20,000
Winner2. Russian RipperSP $1.85
★ Top pickWon
2Russian Ripper

Our price $2.10 · SP $1.85 · Bailie Baker

Russian Ripper presents the strongest form case in the race - a track/class winner at Gatton in this grade, with genuine recent black-type-country form (167x17461) and a 38% strike rate. Fast tempo won't trouble him as he can sit forward.

2nd pick5th
4Charlotte's Here

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.50 · Nick Heywood

While she hasn't broken through for a win recently, the consistent placing pattern and ideal barrier make her a leading contender to run well again.

3rd pick4th
10Darling Take Care

Our price $8.50 · SP $11.00 · Archie Mc Colm

A drop back to suitable grade and inside draw make her a threat for a top-three finish.

Value pick2nd
7Egypitian's Reward

Our price $7.50 · SP $14.00 · Brandon Lerena

  1. 1st2Russian RipperBailie Baker$1.85
  2. 2nd7Egypitian's RewardBrandon Lerena$14.00
  3. 3rd13Calvary$31.00
  4. 4th10Darling Take CareArchie Mc Colm$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Russian Ripper8Bailie BakerK R Kemp57.5kg$1.85
2nd7Egypitian's Reward7Brandon LerenaDarcy Rodgers57.5kg$14.00
3rd13Calvary5Ms M Brosnan56kg$31.00
4th10Darling Take Care3Archie Mc ColmMarcus Wilson53.5kg$11.00
5th4Charlotte's Here4Nick HeywoodAdam Campton58kg$3.50
6th5Show Me The Stars1Ross O'SullivanBrendan Jones58kg$11.00
7th9Mishani Steller11Chloe LoweDonna Stanbridge56kg$21.00
8th12Miss Waterline12James Hepworth55kg$101.00
9th3Donegal Bay16Leslie TilleyM W Goodwin59kg$26.00
10th11Quartershare9Mitch GoringTony Potter55.5kg$21.00
Scr1Majestic Louvre10Michael Morrison60kg
Scr6Beau's Girl15Jai WilliamsKristie Clark-Peoples57.5kg
Scr8Taylor's Rage13Hannah RichardsonGlenn Richardson57kg
Scr14Babalola6Corey & Kylie Geran55.5kg
Scr15Letters Of Romance14Isabel JessopJ A Hanna52kg
Scr16Exceed The Sky2James Moore54kg
R7

Ladbrokes Hosted Pots (Bm62)

15:15 local1100mBenchmark 62$20,000
Winner3. JemeldiSP $2.70
★ Top pick4th
1Speedy One

Our price $2.20 · SP $2.35 · William Galloway

The slow, one-leader tempo map suits his forward placement.

2nd pickWon
3Jemeldi

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.70 · Brandon Lerena

Soft-track record is strong and the barrier suits the leader-biased track.

3rd pick5th
9Star Venture

Our price $5.50 · SP $8.00 · Cejay Graham

Barrier 7 is workable given the speed map, and she should get a forward or handy run. Lacks the deep class runs of the top picks but represents a genuine each-way threat.

999th pickScratched
13Qickwit

Our price $8.00 · Archie Mc Colm

Fresh off a dominant win last start, it steps up in class but has previously performed well near this level. Barrier 9 is workable given the horse's tactical speed and proven ability to control a race.

999th pickScratched
4Over Draft

Our price $4.20 · Jai Williams

Over Draft is a genuinely improving 3yo dropping in class after solid runs in stronger BM65 company, highlighted by a narrow 3rd at Rockhampton last start. Ability and improving trajectory outweigh the draw concern enough to remain a top-three contender.

Value pick3rd
10The Rookie

Our price $5.00 · SP $8.00 · Yvette Lewis

  1. 1st3JemeldiBrandon Lerena$2.70
  2. 2nd2XerriStephanie Tierney$21.00
  3. 3rd10The RookieYvette Lewis$8.00
  4. 4th1Speedy OneWilliam Galloway$2.35
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Jemeldi3Brandon LerenaP J Minter60kg$2.70
2nd2Xerri8Stephanie TierneyDebra Corbett59.5kg$21.00
3rd10The Rookie6Yvette LewisG N Nielsen56.5kg$8.00
4th1Speedy One2William GallowayT J Gollan60kg$2.35
5th9Star Venture7Cejay GrahamRenita Beaton56.5kg$8.00
6th12Enchaanted13Amelia HeinrichChris & Corey Munce53kg$18.00
7th5Fast Fusion1Dan Mc GillivrayPhil Bobic59.5kg$15.00
8th6Electromagnetic15Isabel JessopJames Geppert57kg$71.00
Scr4Over Draft14Jai WilliamsKristie Clark-Peoples60kg
Scr7Autumngirl10Adam Campton56.5kg
Scr8Mandriana5Chloe LoweP J Wallace56.5kg
Scr11Siglo De Oro16Bailey WheelerMarcus Wilson58kg
Scr13Qickwit9Archie Mc ColmM A Palmer55.5kg
Scr14Sleepy Joe4L J Roche56.5kg
Scr15Majestic Louvre11Michael Morrison56.5kg
Scr16Miss Waterline12James Hepworth54kg
R8

Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month Hcp (60)

15:50 local1400mRestricted 60$20,000
Winner4. King CobamaSP $7.50
★ Top pick2nd
2Best Coffee

Our price $3.80 · SP $4.80 · Nick Heywood

Best Coffee holds the strongest claims on home-track form, with a clear track/distance record and proven ability to race on-pace at Gatton, a track that heavily rewards leaders. Fit and drawn workably, he looks the most reliable each-way/win proposition in a moderately-paced 1400m affair.

2nd pick3rd
6Brutal Lass

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.40 · Tahlia Fenlon

Solid each-way threat rather than banker.

3rd pick6th
8Lukey Blue

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.90 · Micheal Hellyer

Lukey Blue arrives in career-best form after a dominant last-start win, with a strong hookup to her jockey. The wide barrier at a track that punishes ordinary gate draws is the main query, but the improving profile keeps her in the finish.

Value pickWon
4King Cobama

Our price $6.50 · SP $7.50 · Cejay Graham

King Cobama offers each-way value as a progressive stayer-turned-miler with tactical speed and recent placing form against tougher opposition.

  1. 1st4King CobamaCejay Graham$7.50
  2. 2nd2Best CoffeeNick Heywood$4.80
  3. 3rd6Brutal LassTahlia Fenlon$3.40
  4. 4th9Thief By NightYvette Lewis$16.00
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st4King Cobama10Cejay GrahamRenita Beaton57.5kg$7.50
2nd2Best Coffee6Nick HeywoodJames Moore59.5kg$4.80
3rd6Brutal Lass5Tahlia FenlonChris & Corey Munce56kg$3.40
4th9Thief By Night3Yvette LewisR J Hilton56kg$16.00
5th10Besiege1Archie Mc ColmMichael Nolan53kg$9.00
6th8Lukey Blue9Micheal HellyerJason Edwards56kg$3.90
7th1Shape Of Water7Brandon LerenaMs O Cairns60kg$26.00
8th3Joey D'or4Paul HamblinKrystle Arnold59kg$101.00
9th13Dubble Hussle12Rochelle Pereira54kg$61.00
10th5Everywhere8Bailey WheelerP A Nolan Jnr57kg$9.50
Scr7Flying Celica11Jess EmmersonP J Wallace54kg
Scr11Peach Galantes9Bailie BakerK R Kemp52kg
Scr12Missing Boundaries2Hannah RichardsonM Park54kg
R9

Royal George Hotel Laidley Hcp (60)

16:25 local1400mRestricted 60$20,000
Winner1. VacillationSP $3.30
★ Top pick2nd
4Scruffy

Our price $2.60 · SP $3.40 · Brandon Lerena

2nd pick9th
3Picasso's Dream

Our price $5.50 · SP $9.00 · Yvette Lewis

A genuine each-way threat to the top selection.

3rd pickWon
1Vacillation

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.30

Vacillation arrives with a notable class drop and previous course-and-grade winning form.

999th pickScratched
9Hidden Future

Our price $3.20 · Jag Guthmann-Chester

Hidden Future presents the strongest formline in the race — an improving 3yo filly place-getting in stronger Rest.58 grade at Ipswich last start, now dropping into a winnable Restricted 60. Barrier 11 is a genuine risk at bias-heavy Gatton, but her class edge and improving trajectory outweigh the positional negative.

Value pick6th
8State A Fact

Our price $8.00 · SP $21.00 · Georgina Cartwright

  1. 1st1Vacillation$3.30
  2. 2nd4ScruffyBrandon Lerena$3.40
  3. 3rd11Invisible TargetJess Emmerson$6.50
  4. 4th2Express StarOlivia Kendal$19.00
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Vacillation7Ms M Brosnan60kg$3.30
2nd4Scruffy4Brandon LerenaWilliam Kropp57.5kg$3.40
3rd11Invisible Target1Jess EmmersonRochelle Pereira52.5kg$6.50
4th2Express Star8Olivia KendalDonna Stanbridge59kg$19.00
5th10Brave Emma3Archie Mc ColmK R Kemp53kg$31.00
6th8State A Fact2Georgina CartwrightT J Hurley56kg$21.00
7th7Lord Danilo9Kayla JohnstonJ L Johnston54kg$21.00
8th12Escape Beach5Scott SheargoldMarcus Wilson54kg$21.00
9th3Picasso's Dream10Yvette LewisG N Nielsen58kg$9.00
10th5Supairo6Micheal HellyerAnnabel & Rob Archibald56.5kg$6.50
Scr6Heart 'n' Power13Jason Edwards56kg
Scr9Hidden Future11Jag Guthmann-ChesterJimmy Downes55.5kg
Scr13Termite10Grant Forge54kg

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