★ Top pick2nd
9Pirouette Girl
Despite a wide gate, the neutral barrier bias at Gold Coast and her professional racing manners make her the most likely winner on log-based assessment.
Queensland · Saturday 1 August 2026
Gold Coast tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Gold Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/825%
Any tip won6/875%
Top pick placed4/850%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
National Jockey Celebration Day Mdn Hcp
12:25 local1400mMaiden$30,000
Winner2. NozomuSP $3.50
2nd pickWon
2Nozomu
Barrier 3 suits the slow-tempo speed map. Some concern with the jockey/trainer combination record, but overall the most tested and progressive maiden runner in the race.
3rd pick3rd
6Well Grounded
Well Grounded's single run was solid enough for a debut and the inside gate plays to the Gold Coast bias favouring on-pace, forward types.
Value pick7th
4Cherry Bhombe
Cherry Bhombe is a first starter with a stand-out positive proxy profile — a 27% strike rate trainer/jockey combination and Lerena's strong overall Gold Coast record. Multiple new gear pieces suggest deliberate preparation for today.
- 1st2NozomuNozi Tomizawa$3.50
- 2nd9Pirouette GirlScott Sheargold$2.35
- 3rd6Well GroundedMicheal Hellyer$5.50
- 4th8Miss InformedKelsey Lenton$15.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Nozomu | 3 | Nozi Tomizawa | D Chujo | 60kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Pirouette Girl | 9 | Scott Sheargold | Peter Quinlan | 57kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 6 | Well Grounded | 2 | Micheal Hellyer | Todd Pollard | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Miss Informed | 1 | Kelsey Lenton | C H Richardson | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 1 | My House | 6 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 7 | King's Diamond | 4 | Nathan Fazackerley | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Cherry Bhombe | 8 | Brandon Lerena | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Talk The Torque | 5 | Aidan Keeley | S J Morrisey | 60kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Diamond Ocean | 7 | Dylan Turner | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58.5kg |
Mt Isa Races August 6th Mdn Plate
12:59 local1200mMaiden$30,000
Winner6. Sir DonSP $4.00
★ Top pickWon
6Sir Don
Sir Don presents as the most reliable each-way/win proposition in this maiden. Second-up runners with rising form typically peak here.
2nd pick2nd
3Divine Mandate
Divine Mandate lacks visible form but ticks every proxy box: elite jockey/trainer synergy, ideal barrier for this track's prominent-runner bias, and blinkers added suggesting sharpening intent. A close second considering the uncertainty of unexposed form.
3rd pick4th
8Zayyano
Zayyano is the most tested horse in the race with a pattern of honest minor placings.
Value pick7th
5Mildura Lad
- 1st6Sir DonYvette Lewis$4.00
- 2nd3Divine MandateDanny Peisley$1.85
- 3rd2Dark ModeMicheal Hellyer$11.00
- 4th8ZayyanoNick Heywood$9.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Sir Don | 3 | Yvette Lewis | J A Gilmore | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Divine Mandate | 2 | Danny Peisley | P L Shailer | 58kg | $1.85 |
| 3rd | 2 | Dark Mode | 5 | Micheal Hellyer | Todd Pollard | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Zayyano | 8 | Nick Heywood | Allan Chau | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Elroy | 6 | Georgina Cartwright | K C Anderson | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Boscatine | 7 | McKenzie Apel | Allan Chau | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Mildura Lad | 4 | Aidan Keeley | H J Norman | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Yonaka | 1 | Matthew Powell | Laura Anderson | 58kg | $21.00 |
Coffs Harbour Cup August 7th Mdn Plate
13:34 local1200mMaiden$30,000
Winner1. Arctic WhisperSP $4.60
★ Top pick7th
13Yattazou
Yattazou presents the strongest form case in this maiden, with genuine city-class exposure well above this field's standard. A narrow last-start defeat at this same track and distance, combined with a pattern of consistent placings, makes this the most likely winner.
2nd pick3rd
11Secret Rose
Secret Rose has been a model of consistency without breaking through, placing regularly including a solid recent run at this same track. A more moderate winning chance than the top two, but a strong each-way proposition given the consistent profile.
999th pickScratched
4Carpet Ride
A slight query second-up, but she placed first-up last time, giving confidence in fitness. Excellent each-way and win claims.
Value pick4th
2Bay Of The South
Bay Of The South is the type of runner the Gold Coast track rewards - a probable leader in a race with only one confirmed speed horse, at a track where on-pace runners dominate maiden company.
- 1st1Arctic WhisperAdin Thompson$4.60
- 2nd7Lili AnnaNathan Fazackerley$51.00
- 3rd11Secret RoseBrandon Lerena$6.00
- 4th2Bay Of The SouthGeorgina Cartwright$9.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Arctic Whisper | 10 | Adin Thompson | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Lili Anna | 1 | Nathan Fazackerley | Nicholas Beck | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Secret Rose | 8 | Brandon Lerena | P L Shailer | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Bay Of The South | 6 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Gollan | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Miss Anna Mae | 11 | Scott Sheargold | Declan Maher | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Latin Lights | 7 | Nick Heywood | M J Dunn | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 13 | Yattazou | 4 | Danny Peisley | C J Waller | 58kg | $3.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Brave Face | 5 | Bailey Wheeler | P L Shailer | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Didie's Meadow | 12 | Karl Zechner | M J Dunn | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Mover And Shaker | 3 | Micheal Hellyer | Ms J Crompton | 58kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Carpet Ride | 2 | Dylan Turner | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Majestic Morn | 12 | Chris Meehan | A & D Simpson | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Sweet September | 9 | M J Dunn | 58kg |
Northern Air Conditioning & Actron Air (Bm75)
14:09 local1400mBenchmark 75$28,000
Winner1. BlitzburgSP $2.25
★ Top pick5th
6Nails And Pride
Nails And Pride arrives in career-best form with a perfect recent record and looks well suited to control or sit forward in a genuinely slow-run race. The rise in class is a query but its underlying quality (evidenced by past BM82 placings) suggests it can handle the step up.
2nd pickWon
1Blitzburg
Blitzburg is a genuine, consistent performer dropping in grade from stronger Open company, with solid course form and wet/good track versatility. Placings have been frequent but wins scarce recently — reliable each-way proposition rather than the most likely winner.
999th pickScratched
3Count Nicholas
Value pick2nd
4Matawai
Matawai is racing well below its recent Open-class level and arrives with genuine current-form momentum, including a last-start win.
- 1st1BlitzburgMcKenzie Apel$2.25
- 2nd4MatawaiDanny Peisley$6.50
- 3rd2Liberty StepsLeslie Tilley$4.80
- 4th7Capo StradaAidan Keeley$18.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Blitzburg | 5 | McKenzie Apel | Allan Chau | 59.5kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 4 | Matawai | 6 | Danny Peisley | Jeff Dunn | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Liberty Steps | 3 | Leslie Tilley | A & D Simpson | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 7 | Capo Strada | 1 | Aidan Keeley | B A Gentle | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Nails And Pride | 2 | Dylan Turner | Marcus Wilson | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Tuhinga | 4 | Harrison Shaw | John Thomas | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Let's Do It Again | 7 | Matthew L Chadwick | A J Edmonds | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| Scr | 3 | Count Nicholas | 8 | Nick Heywood | Adam Campton | 59kg |
Gladstone Cup August 8th Hcp (C1)
14:44 local1100mClass 1$28,000
Winner3. Over SpraySP $1.60
★ Top pickWon
3Over Spray
Over Spray drops significantly in class from Open company into this Class 1 field, a major positive per the framework given recent competitive runs against stronger opposition.
2nd pick2nd
5Ciphertext
Extremely consistent, placing in 5 of her last 6 starts, but the modest win strike rate is a slight concern. Strong claims for combining with the fast pace to finish over the top of others.
999th pickScratched
7Autumngirl
Value pick6th
4Sum Invictus
- 1st3Over SprayMatthew L Chadwick$1.60
- 2nd5CiphertextOlivia Kendal$4.20
- 3rd9Je ReveMatthew Powell$41.00
- 4th2River RibbleAdin Thompson$31.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Over Spray | 9 | Matthew L Chadwick | K M Schweida | 58.5kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Ciphertext | 4 | Olivia Kendal | Ms H Page | 55.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 9 | Je Reve | 3 | Matthew Powell | Laura Anderson | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 2 | River Ribble | 8 | Adin Thompson | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Life Of Tree | 1 | Danny Peisley | M Callaghan | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Sum Invictus | 7 | Nick Heywood | Kurt Goldman | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Spiritof The Ocean | 10 | D J Hansen | 54kg | $31.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Dyami | 2 | Micheal Hellyer | Chris Anderson | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Mandriana | 11 | P J Wallace | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Autumngirl | 6 | Bailey Wheeler | Adam Campton | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Shahar | 5 | Kelsey Lenton | Nick Keal | 53kg |
Koellner Steel - Ballina Seagulls (Bm65)
15:20 local1800mBenchmark 65$28,000
Winner11. HideoutSP $6.50
★ Top pick4th
5Old Song
Old Song has been racing right at this track and trip in recent starts, winning one and placing in another at this level.
2nd pick3rd
8Divil A Bit
The obvious query is the class rise from Maiden to BM65, but the upward trajectory, strong hoop, and good gate make this an interesting third pick with more upside if the step up is absorbed.
999th pickScratched
1Stranglehold
Stranglehold has won twice from his last three starts including at this exact track and distance at this class level. His form is the most straightforward in the race - proven, in-form, and drops slightly in class today. The slow-tempo scenario with only one genuine leader suits his on-pace racing style.
Value pickWon
11Hideout
Hideout is a progressive, lightly-raced mare from a powerful stable, racing consistently without being far away in her last two starts at this track.
- 1st11HideoutMicheal Hellyer$6.50
- 2nd9Super FairOlivia Kendal$18.00
- 3rd8Divil A BitBrandon Lerena$4.80
- 4th5Old SongAidan Keeley$4.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Hideout | 3 | Micheal Hellyer | C J Waller | 54.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Super Fair | 12 | Olivia Kendal | M Callaghan | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Divil A Bit | 10 | Brandon Lerena | Ruby Chatterton | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 5 | Old Song | 2 | Aidan Keeley | S J Morrisey | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Triple Time | 6 | Matthew L Chadwick | Allan Chau | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Contreras | 4 | Noriyuki Masuda | David & Marcus Scanes | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Whisky Train | 7 | Courtney Bellamy | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 52kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Bovidae | 9 | Adin Thompson | Diane Murphy | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Stranglehold | 8 | Richard Laming | 63.5kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Chassagne | 11 | McKenzie Apel | Todd Pollard | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | The Catch | 13 | Jeff Dunn | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Watermelon | 1 | R H Dart | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Big Ticket Boy | 5 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 58kg |
Zeppelin Travel Birdsville Races Charter (Bm65)
15:59 local1200mBenchmark 65$28,000
Winner6. DemitasseSP $26.00
★ Top pick2nd
12Immediate
Immediate arrives in career-best form, having won last start and shown a strong upward trajectory across her last several runs (3x236424521). Class rise to BM65 is a query but her placing consistency and improving profile outweigh this.
2nd pick6th
7Vorkuta
Vorkuta is racing in career-best touch, with a highly consistent recent sequence and a top rider combination showing a strong strike rate together. Slight class drop and sound recent placing suggest he's well placed to feature again, offering solid each-way claims.
3rd pick9th
10Archie Maximus
Archie Maximus is in good current form with a rising class profile matched by a strong recent finishing sequence and a stellar jockey/trainer combination. Barrier 1 assists tactical speed. A capable placegetter who rates as a genuine each-way threat in this open race.
Value pickScratched
2Certified Copy
- 1st6DemitasseOlivia Kendal$26.00
- 2nd12ImmediateMcKenzie Apel$2.50
- 3rd4Lady ShotgunDanny Peisley$19.00
- 4th3HulkamaniaCourtney Bellamy$31.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Demitasse | 13 | Olivia Kendal | Ruby Chatterton | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Immediate | 4 | McKenzie Apel | T J Gollan | 55.5kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Lady Shotgun | 9 | Danny Peisley | Angela Plumb | 61.5kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Hulkamania | 7 | Courtney Bellamy | Jay Bellamy | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Battle Of Vienna | 11 | Matthew L Chadwick | A J Edmonds | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Vorkuta | 5 | Brandon Lerena | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 15 | Thrash A Bully | 3 | Kurt Goldman | 56kg | $4.20 | |
| 8th | 8 | Chilliwack | 2 | Adin Thompson | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Archie Maximus | 1 | Nick Heywood | M J Dunn | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Count Nicholas | 16 | Adam Campton | 64kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Certified Copy | 10 | Richard Laming | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Chevallum | 8 | Dylan Turner | Matthew Hoysted | 60kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Exuberance | 12 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Gollan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Family Of League | 4 | P P Jenkins | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Deep Stealth | 6 | Micheal Hellyer | M J Dunn | 56kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Autumngirl | 9 | Adam Campton | 55kg |
Nanango Cup August 8th (Bm58)
16:34 local1400mBenchmark 58$28,000
Winner3. Precise StarSP $4.80
★ Top pick10th
13Critical Time
Improving trajectory and fitness make him the most likely winner on current form.
2nd pick4th
11Summit
3rd pickWon
3Precise Star
Precise Star steps up sharply in class off a dominant maiden win, but the manner of victory, quality jockey booking, and suitable sire profile suggest he can be competitive first-up against winners.
Value pick8th
4All About Artie
- 1st3Precise StarGeorgina Cartwright$4.80
- 2nd15Monte Carlo MissMcKenzie Apel$12.00
- 3rd5Atlantic CoastAdin Thompson$3.80
- 4th11SummitNick Heywood$4.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Precise Star | 15 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Gollan | 60.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 15 | Monte Carlo Miss | 7 | McKenzie Apel | Jonny Field | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Atlantic Coast | 13 | Adin Thompson | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 60kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 11 | Summit | 5 | Nick Heywood | C J Waller | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Family Of League | 4 | Matthew Powell | P P Jenkins | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Better Yet | 8 | Indiana Turner | 58kg | $21.00 | |
| 7th | 10 | Encouraged | 6 | Danny Peisley | D J Hansen | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 4 | All About Artie | 3 | Bailey Wheeler | J C Smerdon | 60kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Difronzo | 1 | Micheal Hellyer | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Critical Time | 11 | Brandon Lerena | Scott Henley | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 6 | He's A Saint | 9 | Courtney Bellamy | S J Morrisey | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Birmingham | 12 | Yvette Lewis | M A Palmer | 60.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Out Of Luck | 17 | Indiana Turner | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Toolatemate | 16 | Olivia Kendal | S J Morrisey | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Vostokova | 10 | Dylan Turner | Marcus Wilson | 58kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Save The Roses | 2 | Ryan Tyrell | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Lissaro | 14 | H J Norman | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Coco Jewel | 15 | Ms S Batten | 54kg |
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