Xplain This draws barrier 1, ticking every box for Gatton's dominant inside/leader bias.
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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Ladbrokes Switch Mdn Hcp
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.
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.
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.
- 1st2ArmandTahlia Fenlon$3.60
- 2nd10Xplain ThisBrandon Lerena$2.60
- 3rd1Do A Little DanceGeorgina Cartwright$11.00
- 4th4Ander's Dream$5.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Armand | 9 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 58.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 10 | Xplain This | 1 | Brandon Lerena | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 56.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Do A Little Dance | 7 | Georgina Cartwright | Billy Healey | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Ander's Dream | 5 | Ben Ahrens | 56.5kg | $5.00 | |
| 5th | 3 | Tuxedo Torpedo | 2 | Jess Emmerson | C H Richardson | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Gin 'n' Juice | 3 | Billy Healey | 58kg | $16.00 | |
| 7th | 9 | Scarlet Woman | 10 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Finest | 4 | Emily Lang | R G Lipp | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Better Fire Up | 14 | Matthew Powell | J W Healy | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | On The Cusp | 14 | R G Lipp | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Pebble Drift | 13 | Karl Zechner | Jimmy Downes | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Mishani Rozay | 8 | L J Gough | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Disco Diamond | 6 | Hannah Richardson | Glenn Richardson | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Toscanella | 12 | Michael Nolan | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Miss Informed | 11 | Kelsey Lenton | C H Richardson | 55kg |
Barrier Reef Pools Mdn Plate
The barrier is workable given tactical gate speed shown previously at Gatton.
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.
Placings have been consistent without a breakthrough win, but the map suits her running style ideally on paper.
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.
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.
- 1st3StarwardDanny Peisley$2.80
- 2nd1Funky Cold MedinaYvette Lewis$3.70
- 3rd6Ready As BamHannah Richardson$13.00
- 4th4Excess CapitalKenji Yoshida$7.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Starward | 5 | Danny Peisley | Ms S Murdoch | 58.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Funky Cold Medina | 10 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 58.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 6 | Ready As Bam | 3 | Hannah Richardson | Glenn Richardson | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Excess Capital | 6 | Kenji Yoshida | Ravyn Warzecha | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Goodfella Finch | 1 | Micheal Hellyer | Deborah Handford | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Aliza | 2 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56kg | $5.00 | |
| 7th | 2 | Major Freestone | 7 | Paul Hamblin | Cameron Byrne | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Miss Velcro | 4 | Leslie Tilley | Glenn Richardson | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Kid Mckinlay | 8 | A & T Sweeney | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Luminous Girl | 11 | Taylor Marshall | Jack Bruce | 56kg | |
| Scr | 9 | It's Kaos | 9 | J L Johnston | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Disco Diamond | 12 | Glenn Richardson | 54.5kg |
Lockyer Valley Painting - Jason Diete (Bm60)
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.
Mr Playtime draws the rail and boasts the best early speed profile in the race, perfectly suited to Gatton's leader-friendly track.
Qickwit arrives fresh off a win at Esk and has a strong record at Gatton specifically.
- 1st11I Am GoneArchie Mc Colm$2.90
- 2nd9Mr PlaytimeMicheal Hellyer$3.00
- 3rd12Sleepy Joe$4.80
- 4th10QickwitYvette Lewis$16.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | I Am Gone | 8 | Archie Mc Colm | J P Wallace | 53.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 9 | Mr Playtime | 1 | Micheal Hellyer | Jason Edwards | 58.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Sleepy Joe | 2 | L J Roche | 57.5kg | $4.80 | |
| 4th | 10 | Qickwit | 6 | Yvette Lewis | M A Palmer | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Betterindanude | 4 | Leslie Tilley | P J Wallace | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Supido's Choice | 5 | Nick Heywood | Adam Campton | 60kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Drums Of War | 3 | William Galloway | G P Stephens | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Basil's Bow | 7 | Nathan Fazackerley | Dale Groves | 61.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Gypsy Tricks | 9 | Bradley Smith | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Boomtime Now | 11 | Jess Emmerson | P J Wallace | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Vesper Lynd | 10 | Paul Hamblin | Dale Groves | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Bottles Of Shells | 12 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Goose Step | 13 | Chloe Lowe | Jake Capewell | 56kg |
Harman Concreting Mdn Plate
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.
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.
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.
Barrier 8 is manageable given genuine tempo expected.
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.
- 1st11TassoratiWilliam Galloway$2.60
- 2nd1Brass BandCejay Graham$4.60
- 3rd6AmazaraKelsey Lenton$26.00
- 4th9Cirque De La VieKayla Johnston$2.70
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Tassorati | 12 | William Galloway | T J Gollan | 52kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Brass Band | 4 | Cejay Graham | Renita Beaton | 58.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | Amazara | 15 | Kelsey Lenton | C H Richardson | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Cirque De La Vie | 1 | Kayla Johnston | L F Birchley | 54kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 7 | Lake Of Fire | 11 | Kayla Barker | Wayne O'Connell | 54.5kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Mystic Ascot | 2 | Isabel Jessop | Rochelle Pereira | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Mini Boo | 13 | Georgina Cartwright | Ms N Hemmings | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Ready To Boil | 3 | Jess Emmerson | Nicholas Beck | 52.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Mistemba | 7 | Bailie Baker | John Thomas | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Something Shiny | 9 | Leslie Tilley | Peter Brennan | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Franklyiresistible | 10 | Jason Edwards | 56kg | $21.00 | |
| 12th | 3 | Buffalo Theory | 5 | Brandon Lerena | L F Birchley | 58kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Steady On | 8 | Danny Peisley | Jimmy Downes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Alzurri | 14 | Hayley Saunders | Anthony Freeman | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Concador | 17 | Greg Wright | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Hurricane Hank | 6 | Ms N Hemmings | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Meade's Cafe | 16 | Taryn Churchill | 58kg |
Falvey''s Hotel Gatton Hcp (55)
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.
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.
- 1st1ThunderousArchie Mc Colm$3.70
- 2nd4Lucky ManEmily Lang$13.00
- 3rd7Water LadDan Mc Gillivray$21.00
- 4th3ZarippaJess Emmerson$5.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Thunderous | 6 | Archie Mc Colm | Marcus Wilson | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 4 | Lucky Man | 11 | Emily Lang | P A Nolan Jnr | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Water Lad | 7 | Dan Mc Gillivray | James Moore | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Zarippa | 12 | Jess Emmerson | Jake Capewell | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Aureate | 3 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 5 | Lane Changer | 10 | Jace McMurray | Harry Schwenke | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Peach Galantes | 9 | Bailie Baker | K R Kemp | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Russian Pins | 13 | Courtney Bellamy | S J Morrisey | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Time To Cry | 4 | Cejay Graham | Billy Healey | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 10 | Blue Eye Dame | 14 | Skye Bogenhuber | Ashtyn Reedy | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Headline Legend | 1 | John Thomas | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Worldy Spirit | 8 | Isabel Jessop | J A Hanna | 53kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Gallery Master | 16 | Kayla Johnston | Julie Harris | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Grandeur Rose | 5 | G M Hay | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Maggie Rose | 15 | James Moore | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Costa Catori | 2 | Debra Corbett | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Harcasion | 17 | David Kropp | 54kg |
McNeil Farms Hcp (55)
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.
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.
A drop back to suitable grade and inside draw make her a threat for a top-three finish.
- 1st2Russian RipperBailie Baker$1.85
- 2nd7Egypitian's RewardBrandon Lerena$14.00
- 3rd13Calvary$31.00
- 4th10Darling Take CareArchie Mc Colm$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Russian Ripper | 8 | Bailie Baker | K R Kemp | 57.5kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 7 | Egypitian's Reward | 7 | Brandon Lerena | Darcy Rodgers | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Calvary | 5 | Ms M Brosnan | 56kg | $31.00 | |
| 4th | 10 | Darling Take Care | 3 | Archie Mc Colm | Marcus Wilson | 53.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Charlotte's Here | 4 | Nick Heywood | Adam Campton | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Show Me The Stars | 1 | Ross O'Sullivan | Brendan Jones | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Mishani Steller | 11 | Chloe Lowe | Donna Stanbridge | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Miss Waterline | 12 | James Hepworth | 55kg | $101.00 | |
| 9th | 3 | Donegal Bay | 16 | Leslie Tilley | M W Goodwin | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Quartershare | 9 | Mitch Goring | Tony Potter | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Majestic Louvre | 10 | Michael Morrison | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Beau's Girl | 15 | Jai Williams | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Taylor's Rage | 13 | Hannah Richardson | Glenn Richardson | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Babalola | 6 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Letters Of Romance | 14 | Isabel Jessop | J A Hanna | 52kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Exceed The Sky | 2 | James Moore | 54kg |
Ladbrokes Hosted Pots (Bm62)
The slow, one-leader tempo map suits his forward placement.
Soft-track record is strong and the barrier suits the leader-biased track.
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.
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.
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.
- 1st3JemeldiBrandon Lerena$2.70
- 2nd2XerriStephanie Tierney$21.00
- 3rd10The RookieYvette Lewis$8.00
- 4th1Speedy OneWilliam Galloway$2.35
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Jemeldi | 3 | Brandon Lerena | P J Minter | 60kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 2 | Xerri | 8 | Stephanie Tierney | Debra Corbett | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | The Rookie | 6 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Speedy One | 2 | William Galloway | T J Gollan | 60kg | $2.35 |
| 5th | 9 | Star Venture | 7 | Cejay Graham | Renita Beaton | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Enchaanted | 13 | Amelia Heinrich | Chris & Corey Munce | 53kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Fast Fusion | 1 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Phil Bobic | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Electromagnetic | 15 | Isabel Jessop | James Geppert | 57kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Over Draft | 14 | Jai Williams | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Autumngirl | 10 | Adam Campton | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Mandriana | 5 | Chloe Lowe | P J Wallace | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Siglo De Oro | 16 | Bailey Wheeler | Marcus Wilson | 58kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Qickwit | 9 | Archie Mc Colm | M A Palmer | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Sleepy Joe | 4 | L J Roche | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Majestic Louvre | 11 | Michael Morrison | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Miss Waterline | 12 | James Hepworth | 54kg |
Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month Hcp (60)
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.
Solid each-way threat rather than banker.
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.
King Cobama offers each-way value as a progressive stayer-turned-miler with tactical speed and recent placing form against tougher opposition.
- 1st4King CobamaCejay Graham$7.50
- 2nd2Best CoffeeNick Heywood$4.80
- 3rd6Brutal LassTahlia Fenlon$3.40
- 4th9Thief By NightYvette Lewis$16.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | King Cobama | 10 | Cejay Graham | Renita Beaton | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Best Coffee | 6 | Nick Heywood | James Moore | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 6 | Brutal Lass | 5 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 56kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Thief By Night | 3 | Yvette Lewis | R J Hilton | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Besiege | 1 | Archie Mc Colm | Michael Nolan | 53kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Lukey Blue | 9 | Micheal Hellyer | Jason Edwards | 56kg | $3.90 |
| 7th | 1 | Shape Of Water | 7 | Brandon Lerena | Ms O Cairns | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Joey D'or | 4 | Paul Hamblin | Krystle Arnold | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Dubble Hussle | 12 | Rochelle Pereira | 54kg | $61.00 | |
| 10th | 5 | Everywhere | 8 | Bailey Wheeler | P A Nolan Jnr | 57kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 7 | Flying Celica | 11 | Jess Emmerson | P J Wallace | 54kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Peach Galantes | 9 | Bailie Baker | K R Kemp | 52kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Missing Boundaries | 2 | Hannah Richardson | M Park | 54kg |
Royal George Hotel Laidley Hcp (60)
A genuine each-way threat to the top selection.
Vacillation arrives with a notable class drop and previous course-and-grade winning form.
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.
- 1st1Vacillation$3.30
- 2nd4ScruffyBrandon Lerena$3.40
- 3rd11Invisible TargetJess Emmerson$6.50
- 4th2Express StarOlivia Kendal$19.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Vacillation | 7 | Ms M Brosnan | 60kg | $3.30 | |
| 2nd | 4 | Scruffy | 4 | Brandon Lerena | William Kropp | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 11 | Invisible Target | 1 | Jess Emmerson | Rochelle Pereira | 52.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Express Star | 8 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Brave Emma | 3 | Archie Mc Colm | K R Kemp | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 8 | State A Fact | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Hurley | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Lord Danilo | 9 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Escape Beach | 5 | Scott Sheargold | Marcus Wilson | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Picasso's Dream | 10 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Supairo | 6 | Micheal Hellyer | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 6 | Heart 'n' Power | 13 | Jason Edwards | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Hidden Future | 11 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Jimmy Downes | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Termite | 10 | Grant Forge | 54kg |
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