Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Friday 7 August 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Ipswich. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Lady Milan maps perfectly for Ipswich 800m Good pattern as a progressive on-pace type fresh off a dominant track/distance maiden win. Very fast tempo is a mild risk but her fitness edge and positional bias suitability make her the clearest form horse to win.
Better Sweet is the clear class and track specialist with a superb Ipswich 800m record and ideal barrier.
Sort Cha Mess is the model of consistency with a 75% place strike and recent Class 1 third. He maps on-pace, is proven at 800m and on Good, and backs up quickly.
Deep Kharma offers genuine value as a lightly-raced Ipswich 800m winner returning first-up off a solid trial. The Cartwright-Lahiff combo has clicked before and the very fast tempo plus her midfield map could allow her to run on into the placings or better.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Better Sweet | 1 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Nolan | 58kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 3 | Sort Cha Mess | 6 | Chloe Lowe | Pat W Webster | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Lady Milan | 4 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 5 | Bottles Of Shells | 3 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Deep Kharma | 5 | Georgina Cartwright | Dominique Lahiff | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Chayse'n'scotty | 2 | Ashley Butler | Ryan Tyrell | 60kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Betterindanude | 7 | Leslie Tilley | P J Wallace | 60kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Erimar | 8 | Sharryn Livingstone | 57.5kg |
Clear form and map top pick in this Maiden. On-pace bias at Ipswich 1100m is decisive and he is the genuine leader under moderate tempo. Prior Good track efforts (narrow 2nd/3rd) superior to rivals; last-start Soft flop forgivable. Progressive enough and fittest of main chances. Justifies favouritism on pure form.
Competitive in stronger Maidens before spell and maps midfield with finishing power. First-up query and weight are negatives but class and connections make him a genuine winning chance if he fires fresh.
Best of the rest on recent form. Wide alley is the clear negative on this circuit yet talent is obvious. Strong each-way threat if she can find cover early.
Clear overlay. Speed map has her leading which is ideal here.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | The Grand Duchy | 9 | Jace McMurray | Jimmy Downes | 58kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 2 | Elnajeeb | 10 | Daniel Moor | T J Gollan | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 5 | French Melody | 2 | Nick Heywood | M J Dunn | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 15 | Money On My Mind | 7 | Olivia Kendal | Beau Gorman | 53.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 17 | Sweet September | 3 | Cejay Graham | M J Dunn | 54.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Slight Variation | 8 | Dylan Turner | Ms K Purdy | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Scarlett Blaze | 13 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Morrison | 55.5kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 18 | Gold Stars | 11 | Ms T Cotsiopoulos | 56kg | $101.00 | |
| 9th | 19 | Bloods A Rushin' | 5 | Ruby Chatterton | 54kg | $101.00 | |
| 10th | 16 | The Foundling | 19 | Montana Philpot | R G Howard | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Apollo Cream | 4 | Paul Hamblin | Ms T Cotsiopoulos | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Zamunda Queen | 17 | Ben Ahrens | 57.5kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Rum And Kirk | 20 | M J Dunn | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Carpet Ride | 14 | Jake Bayliss | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Majestic Morn | 18 | A & D Simpson | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Ashkirk | 16 | M J Dunn | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Divinelle | 1 | Ashley Butler | Troy Pascoe | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | One Of Them Girls | 6 | Ron Stewart | Troy Pascoe | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Major Hot | 15 | L J Gough | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Pride Of Nations | 12 | Stephanie Sixtus | 54kg |
Fire Bomber brings superior recent form from Open grade, dropping sharply into BM68. Two narrow seconds last month plus a prior Ipswich win and forward map make him the clearest form horse.
Chevallum is lightly raced and progressive with a perfect place strike-rate and a prior Ipswich 1350m win. Maps to lead or sit handy from barrier 3 into the on-pace bias. Spell is a query but first-up stats and connections give confidence he will be ready; each-way safety given the fresh factor.
Mishani Moet arrives off a clear BM65 win and is fit and ready. Midfield draw allows a clean run into a moderate tempo. While Ipswich form is blank and earlier runs mixed, the last-start improvement and Good-track wins give her each-way claims in an open BM68.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Listen Jani | 9 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 52.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Fire Bomber | 6 | Jake Bayliss | A J Edmonds | 60kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Chevallum | 3 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Heart 'n' Power | 1 | Taylor Marshall | Jason Edwards | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Mishani Moet | 5 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Smashing Nova | 7 | Daniel Moor | K A Lees | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Hello Dolly Diva | 10 | Leslie Tilley | P J Wallace | 54kg | $3.70 |
| 8th | 3 | Destinys Summit | 2 | Micheal Hellyer | B A Gentle | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 5 | The Torque Xpress | 4 | Cejay Graham | M J Dunn | 56kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Vostokova | 8 | Robbie Dolan | Marcus Wilson | 54kg |
Clear form standout after winning maiden then placing in BM60 over similar trips. Projects to control a slow tempo from barrier 3 on the tight Ipswich circuit where on-pace runners dominate.
Best class horse dropping from BM68 after solid 4th at Gold Coast 2233m. Proven over staying trips with recent win at 2450m. Wide draw is a negative on Ipswich but talent edge and fitness make him the main danger if he can settle midfield and finish. Strong each-way claims in volatile R58.
Maps perfectly from barrier 1 as a likely leader in a slow-tempo race that favours on-pace types at Ipswich. Light weight and recent placing give him every chance to control or sit handy. Reliable for the grade though win strike rate is modest. Solid place contender with upset win potential.
Overlooked after a solid 4th at Grafton 2220m on Good. Has won at Ipswich and maps midfield where he can improve if tempo lifts. Ideal value in open R58 staying race.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Old Faithful | 3 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | S W Kendrick | 59.5kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 12 | Papal Miss | 4 | Girish Goomany | Vishan Venkaya | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Pending List | 13 | Boris Thornton | K J Jones | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 7 | Flaming Genesis | 8 | Nozi Tomizawa | D Chujo | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 4 | I Drove All Night | 5 | Leslie Tilley | Bree Wiblen | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Woodland Wonder | 15 | Noriyuki Masuda | David & Marcus Scanes | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Seeress | 6 | Chelsea Baker | L D Wanless | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Imarealamerican | 1 | Taylor Marshall | Dan Russell | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 15 | Another Dazzler | 10 | Rebecca Wilson | Neil Hocking | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 3 | He Is The Kiss | 9 | Nick Heywood | Allan Chau | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Silvertail | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | L D Wanless | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Seasons Of Mist | 11 | Tiffani Brooker | Ryan Tyrell | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 13th | 2 | Bow Tie Affair | 12 | Ashley Butler | Phil Bobic | 59kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Miss Dynamo | 14 | Billy Healey | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Koojan | 2 | Dylan Turner | Ruby Chatterton | 56kg |
Loch Awe is the clear form horse for this Restricted 62. Outstanding 1-2-0 at Ipswich over this trip and strong overall distance record. Barrier 4 allows a perfect mid-forward settle in the projected slow tempo, exploiting the strong Ipswich on-pace bias.
Still a major winning chance if controlling the race.
Recent BM65 placing and BM60 win show he belongs, and the class drop is decisive. Good track record is a query but overall form and fitness make him a strong each-way threat if he can settle into the race from barrier 8.
The inside alley is gold at Ipswich and he projects to lead or sit handy in a slow tempo, maximising the track's on-pace bias. Proven on Good going with a strong place record and solid connections.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Mishani Witness | 8 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Big Boy George | 10 | Boris Thornton | Ms S Croxford | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Maple Door | 9 | Karl Zechner | Jimmy Downes | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Pour Benn | 12 | Brandon Lerena | Jimmy Downes | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Bringme | 11 | Aidan Keeley | Anthony Freeman | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Shedrivesabentley | 13 | Cejay Graham | K J Jones | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Loch Awe | 4 | Chelsea Baker | K R Kemp | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 11 | Stormstout | 3 | Montana Philpot | R G Howard | 52kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Artistic Endeavour | 6 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | K M Schweida | 59kg | $3.20 |
| 10th | 7 | Tulong | 1 | Micheal Hellyer | Jason Edwards | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 9 | Showman | 2 | Leslie Tilley | Vanessa Burton | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 12th | 14 | No Double Dipping | 5 | Stacey Callow | Kenneth Deacon | 52.5kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 3 | Scoundrel | 7 | Luke Miller | Jay Bellamy | 59.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Imarealamerican | 9 | Dan Russell | 54kg |
Barrier 5 and midfield map suit the expected fast tempo perfectly.
The wide gate is a clear negative at Ipswich but the genuine fast tempo allows her to settle midfield and finish hard. Genuine winning threat and strongest each-way play.
Certified Copy maps perfectly from barrier 1 into a very fast tempo and brings last-start winning form plus proven second-up ability. Clear form top selection.
Maps to get the right trail in a very fast race and represents clear overlay value for the win and especially the place.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 21 | Lumens Lenny | 15 | Aidan Keeley | S J Morrisey | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Duke Of Camden | 2 | Cejay Graham | T J Gollan | 59kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 13 | Cutepi | 5 | Daniel Moor | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 16 | Mishani Extreme | 18 | Donna Stanbridge | 58.5kg | $4.20 | |
| 5th | 5 | Surfers Royale | 4 | Dylan Turner | Ruby Chatterton | 60kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Run Lucy Run | 9 | Boris Thornton | G A Thornton | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 17 | Apollo Ten | 10 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Paul Butterworth | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Revalene | 7 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Inatick | 3 | Leslie Tilley | P J Wallace | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Kingdom Undersiege | 14 | M J Dunn | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Certified Copy | 1 | Emily Lang | Richard Laming | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Galway Hussler | 6 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Missile One | 12 | Taylor Marshall | Jack Bruce | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Surreal Ascot | 19 | Mark Du Plessis | Rochelle Pereira | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | The Pool Boy | 16 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Outweighed | 19 | Ms P Barron | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | That's An Extra | 8 | Pat W Webster | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Swifties | 13 | M J Dunn | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Chatterley | 11 | C J Waller | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Chilled With Ice | 17 | M J Dunn | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Steffi Electrica | 16 | A J Edmonds | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 22 | Eagle's Fire | 11 | Ms S Batten | 55kg |
Hidden Future maps ideally for Ipswich's on-pace bias and brings the strongest recent form reference, finishing second in this exact grade/track/distance three weeks ago. Progressive profile and proven ability here make her the clearest winning chance despite the Good surface query.
Clubhouse is the map horse of the race from barrier 1 and has been ultra-consistent in this exact grade at Ipswich, placing in three of his last four here.
Homeric's last-start second at this track and trip is the next-best formline, showing he is ready to win a Rest 58.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Cantankerous | 4 | Jake Bayliss | Matthew Hoysted | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | The Torque Factor | 14 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Gregory Cornish | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Woot Woot | 2 | Jace McMurray | T J Gollan | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 24 | Save The Roses | 9 | Ashley Butler | Ryan Tyrell | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 23 | Mishani Undercover | 7 | Donna Stanbridge | 54.5kg | $6.00 | |
| 6th | 5 | Clubhouse | 1 | Boris Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 19 | Shown The Door | 13 | Ben Ahrens | 56.5kg | $16.00 | |
| 8th | 1 | Bertus | 3 | Georgina Cartwright | K C Anderson | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 17 | Zouslayer | 6 | Chris Meehan | Vishan Venkaya | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Hidden Future | 11 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Jimmy Downes | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 11th | 8 | Switchblade | 8 | Mark Du Plessis | Stephen Matthews | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 12th | 4 | Toolatemate | 10 | Aidan Keeley | S J Morrisey | 60kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Homeric | 18 | Ryan Wiggins | Chris & Corey Munce | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Gas Brigade | 24 | Jarred Coetzee | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | In Society | 12 | Montana Philpot | B J Dais | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Vostokova | 23 | Marcus Wilson | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Lukey Blue | 16 | Jason Edwards | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Constant Cafe | 19 | Ms P Barron | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | In Great Spirit | 16 | Chris Anderson | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Kickatinalong | 17 | Jason Hancock | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Heart 'n' Power | 10 | Jason Edwards | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | All Too Foxy | 18 | Ms P Campbell | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 21 | Stormstout | 5 | R G Howard | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 22 | I Am Pietra | 15 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 54.5kg |
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