Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Saturday 15 August 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Gold Coast Polytrack. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Queen Of Aces has the strongest form reference for this Gold Coast Poly maiden. She has already placed over this exact track and distance, and her latest race was a narrow margin behind the winner. The wide draw is a genuine concern, but in a small field she can work across and hold a forward spot.
His first-up run was an improvement, and the addition of blinkers plus an inside barrier could help him take the next step. He is a genuine threat but not the most likely winner on form.
However, his overall record is winless and his latest effort was only a middle-of-field finish. He may get every chance from a handy position but needs to lift on his recent evidence. He rates behind Queen Of Aces and Nation on overall winning chance.
Pfeiffer's Kiss is the value runner in a wide-open maiden. Her form is inconsistent, but she is not far off at her best and gets a jockey who knows this circuit well.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Talk The Torque | 3 | Dylan Turner | S J Morrisey | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Gancedo | 6 | McKenzie Apel | T J Gollan | 54.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Hawaiian Bloom | 5 | Maddie Mankelow | Renita Beaton | 53.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Queen Of Aces | 10 | Harrison Shaw | Adam Campton | 56.5kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 4 | Akku | 9 | Scott Sheargold | Leanne McCormick | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Pfeiffer's Kiss | 8 | Micheal Hellyer | J L Johnston | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Phat Roy | 2 | Chloe Lowe | Anthony Freeman | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Poised Tycoon | 7 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Terrax | 1 | Brandon Lerena | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Bay Of The South | 11 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Nation | 4 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 56kg |
Hulkamania is the clear course/distance specialist in this field, with three wins and four seconds from 11 attempts over this exact Gold Coast Poly 1540m. He returned from a spell with a solid fourth over 1200m and should be much fitter second-up. The map suits from barrier 4 in a slowly-run race.
He won a similar race at Gold Coast two starts back and has placed in two of three Poly starts. The major query is whether he sees out the 1540m for the first time, especially under 62kg. From barrier 3 he should get every chance on the speed, but the distance uncertainty and last-start failure leave him behind Luconi and Hulkamania on winning chance.
Luconi is the clear form pick after finishing a close second in a Class 4 at Gold Coast. He has already won over this exact 1540m Gold Coast Poly trip and maps to be prominent from the wide draw if ridden aggressively. The main concerns are barrier 9 on an inside-favouring circuit and a modest second-up record, but the combination of course/distance success and recent fitness gives him the edge.
Chayse 'n' Leisa is the value selection because he fits the Gold Coast Poly on-speed profile perfectly. He has two wins from three starts over this exact trip, and with a slow tempo likely he can dictate terms from the front. The 54.5kg weight concession is significant, and his recent win over 1690m shows he is in form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Chayse 'n' Leisa | 7 | Archie Mc Colm | Jay Bellamy | 54.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 1 | Count Nicholas | 3 | McKenzie Apel | Adam Campton | 62kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 8 | Power Reece | 5 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Gollan | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Destinys Summit | 2 | Micheal Hellyer | B A Gentle | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Ariat | 8 | Chloe Lowe | Anthony Freeman | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Hulkamania | 4 | Tom Orr | Jay Bellamy | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Nightstick | 6 | Ryan Wiggins | S W Kendrick | 60kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Luconi | 9 | Brandon Lerena | Jack Bruce | 60kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Better Yet | 1 | Nozi Tomizawa | Indiana Turner | 54kg |
Barrier 1 and the Waller/Hellyer combination align well with Poly's on-speed bias. The 1540m is a slight query but her 1700m run at Grafton suggests stamina. Winless record and synthetic debut are negatives, yet she remains the most likely winner.
Dun Darte Cheap caught the eye when 4th first-up over 1400m at Sunshine Coast and the Dundeel pedigree points to further improvement over 1540m. From barrier 5 he can hold a forward position on a circuit that strongly favours inside draws and on-pace runners.
She maps midfield from barrier 9, which is workable but not ideal at Poly, and the 1540m is a genuine unknown given her sprint-oriented pedigree. If she relaxes and runs out the trip, she can fill a placing. Winless profile and wide draw temper confidence.
Zayyano is the value play because he has already placed over this exact track/trip and maps to lead from an inside gate on a synthetic circuit that rewards on-pacers.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Secret Rose | 9 | Danny Peisley | P L Shailer | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Hot Hot Hotter | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Gollan | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Edge Of Infinity | 1 | Micheal Hellyer | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $2.45 |
| 4th | 2 | Bobby's My Mate | 8 | Boris Thornton | Tony Georgieff | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Boscatine | 10 | McKenzie Apel | Allan Chau | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Blood Red | 7 | Karl Zechner | Neil Hocking | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 11 | She Loves Me | 13 | Girish Goomany | Nicole Luke | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Zayyano | 3 | Nick Heywood | Allan Chau | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Dun Darte Cheap | 5 | Brandon Lerena | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 10th | 9 | Pearl Of Sicily | 14 | Archie Mc Colm | David Cole | 53.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Lake Of Fire | 15 | Chloe Lowe | Wayne O'Connell | 54.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Brass Band | 2 | Renita Beaton | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Cherry Bhombe | 4 | Jade Hampson | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 54kg | |
| Scr | 14 | In The Hole Tiger | 12 | Nicholas Beck | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Oakfield Galaxy | 6 | Dylan Turner | Ruby Chatterton | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | O'reilly's Shout | 11 | B & M Costello | 56.5kg |
Strong recent city form, placed in a Doomben C3 over 2060m and in BM78 company, now drops to BM62. Has won and placed on synthetic and brings consistent staying form. Wide barrier 10 is a concern on this on-speed circuit, but the class edge and stable/jockey combination keep her the horse to beat.
Genuine on-pace staying mare with two seconds from two starts at 2000m and drops from BM68/65 company to BM62.
Progressive mare who broke through at Kilcoy last start and already has a Gold Coast Poly synthetic win at 1900m on her CV. Her only 2000m Poly attempt in BM62 was below best, but the stable has her going better now. Barrier 6 and 56kg allow a midfield run; ranked third on winning chance rather than value.
Course-and-distance specialist with two wins from six starts at 2000m on the Gold Coast Poly and three synthetic wins overall. She was a close second over 2150m at Ipswich last start and has an in-form rider back on.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Brain Wave | 6 | Adin Thompson | Ms M Brosnan | 56kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Cast Party | 10 | Brandon Lerena | S W Kendrick | 59.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 6 | Explosive Power | 4 | McKenzie Apel | Allan Chau | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Golden Smile | 8 | Nick Heywood | K A Lees | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Weekend Artist | 2 | Archie Mc Colm | Chris & Corey Munce | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Bovidae | 1 | Boris Thornton | Diane Murphy | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Papal Miss | 3 | Georgina Cartwright | James Moore | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Brave Boy | 7 | Karl Zechner | Christos Zintilis | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 9 | You Think So | 9 | Anthony Allen | Ruby Chatterton | 54kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Chayse 'n' Leisa | 5 | Jay Bellamy | 59kg |
Kharif is the most promising form-based option. He stepped up strongly through a maiden campaign and won last start at 1509m, giving confidence he can handle the extra 31m. Barrier 2 is ideal for a compact circuit where early position is critical. The class rise is a query, as is the lack of synthetic form, but the upward trajectory and tactical advantage outweigh those concerns in a wide-open R58.
She ran second last start at Gold Coast over 1400m and has been consistent in comparable company. However, she is drawn wide in barrier 11 on a circuit that clearly favours inside barriers and early position. While she can still win on class and form, the map makes her slightly less likely than Kharif.
He Is The Kiss has the strongest course-distance credentials in the field, having won over 1540m at Gold Coast Poly in May before adding a Class 1 win at Grafton. His 10th placing over 2150m last start should be treated as a distance failure rather than a form slump.
Namara is the clear value runner. She has already won and been runner-up in three starts over this exact 1540m Poly course, and her synthetic record is strong.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Hang Out | 7 | Jade Hampson | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Kharif | 2 | Boris Thornton | Declan Maher | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Monte Carlo Miss | 11 | Nick Heywood | Jonny Field | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 1 | Solidude | 3 | McKenzie Apel | Allan Chau | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Constant Cafe | 8 | Archie Mc Colm | Ms P Barron | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 8 | State A Fact | 4 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Hurley | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 2 | He Is The Kiss | 1 | Matthew L Chadwick | Allan Chau | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 9 | Namara | 10 | Ryan Wiggins | K A Lees | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Quality Miss | 12 | Dan Mc Gillivray | Diane Murphy | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Bringme | 9 | Micheal Hellyer | Anthony Freeman | 54.5kg | $4.60 |
| Scr | 5 | Better Yet | 6 | Nozi Tomizawa | Indiana Turner | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Mystical Gem | 5 | Anthony Allen | Allan Chau | 56.5kg |
Spirit Of Brodie is the strongest form and track match. He has won over this course and distance, has an excellent synthetic record, and gets a dream run from barrier 1 on an on-speed track. The last-start failure came over 1000m at Eagle Farm from a wide draw. Return to Poly 1150m, with blinkers reapplied, should see him bounce back.
She has already tasted success at Gold Coast Poly and draws favourably in barrier 4, so the on-speed pattern is in her favour. The main concerns are first try at 1150m and the step up to BM70, but she has been racing consistently and is a clear winning threat.
He maps perfectly and already has a narrow second to Spirit Of Brodie over this course and distance.
She drops back from BM78 company to BM70, adds blinkers for the first time and returns to a synthetic surface where she has already won. The inside barrier gives her every chance to hold a prominent position, which is essential at Gold Coast Poly. This is a speculative each-way play but it has enough upside against a field with several unproven synthetic runners.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Spirit Of Brodie | 1 | McKenzie Apel | Adam Campton | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Lady Shotgun | 7 | Danny Peisley | Angela Plumb | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Mishani Ego | 2 | Boris Thornton | Donna Stanbridge | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Cat Call | 5 | Archie Mc Colm | Gary Doughty | 53.5kg | $2.40 |
| 5th | 3 | Ralphie | 8 | Brandon Lerena | Gary Doughty | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Surfers Royale | 3 | Dylan Turner | Ruby Chatterton | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Speedy One | 10 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Gollan | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Missile One | 4 | Micheal Hellyer | Jack Bruce | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Agenda Setter | 6 | Kayla Johnston | S W Kendrick | 54.5kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Count Nicholas | 9 | Nick Heywood | Adam Campton | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Brechen | 9 | Adin Thompson | Jesse Townsend | 56kg |
Mongolian Spring is the clear improver, breaking through at Grafton last start and now stepping up to BM58. The class rise is the query, but Dylan Turner's excellent record at this track and a good barrier offset some of that concern. From gate 6 he can hold a prominent position, which is vital at Gold Coast Poly.
Darth Invader ran well when second in BM65 grade last start and now drops to BM58, which is a clear class relief. Concerns remain around his inconsistency and lack of synthetic form, but the positive pattern of a strong last-start run plus class drop gives him a genuine place chance behind the main two.
Andi Don't Care is the clear class runner here, having placed in a BM70 at Doomben before spelling. The negatives are genuine: wide gate, first-up, no synthetic form, and a track that favours on-pace runners. However her superior class and consistent racing pattern make her the most likely winner and justify her favouritism.
I Am Voodoo is a genuine Gold Coast Poly specialist with five wins from fifteen starts at the 1050m here and a strong synthetic record overall. He drops from BM65/BM70 company to BM58 and was winning an Open race only two starts back.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Supido's Choice | 4 | McKenzie Apel | Adam Campton | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Shapin Power | 7 | Adin Thompson | Angela Plumb | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Mongolian Spring | 6 | Dylan Turner | Adam Campton | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 12 | Sun Sister | 9 | Archie Mc Colm | Gary Doughty | 51.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 1 | I Am Voodoo | 10 | Kayla Johnston | R H Dart | 61.5kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Fast Fusion | 1 | Maddie Mankelow | Phil Bobic | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 13 | Miss Steffi | 3 | B A Gentle | 56kg | $31.00 | |
| 8th | 5 | Darth Invader | 8 | Ryan Wiggins | Billy Healey | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Qickwit | 11 | Colleen Krahnen | M A Palmer | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Twoexcel | 5 | Nick Heywood | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Andi Don't Care | 13 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Gollan | 61kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Sum Invictus | 14 | Kurt Goldman | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Sinfull | 2 | J D Shelton | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Rothero Essgee | 12 | Rochelle Pereira | 54kg |
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