Gold Coast tips and results

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.00 · Taylor Marshall

However, he is yet to race at 1800m and his only attempt beyond 1400m produced a modest fifth.

Our price $16.00 · SP $26.00 · Yvette Lewis

He has placed in two of three starts, both on soft tracks at 1630m and 1730m, and the rise to 1800m should suit his staying profile.

Our price $2.60 · SP $1.45 · Ryan Maloney

Gold Coast Soft races reward runners top-three at the 400m and he is predicted to lead from barrier 4.

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.00 · Jag Guthmann-Chester

She returns fresh with a recent barrier trial and first-time blinkers to help concentration. Although her settled position may be midfield, the class edge and soft-track form make her the most likely winner. Main concerns are the 5-month gap and moderate jockey-trainer record, but this is nevertheless the one to beat.

Our price $4.50 · SP $12.00 · Frederick Larson

Xplain This maps beautifully from the inside gate and should be prominent throughout, exactly the profile Gold Coast Soft rewards. He led and was only run down late when second on debut over 1100m on Soft, and the drop to 1000m should help him see out the trip. Second-up improvement is expected for the Sears stable. The fast early tempo is the risk, but his tactical speed and draw keep him a serious winning chance.

Our price $6.00 · SP $31.00 · Jake Bayliss

Bound For Moscow is an interesting debutant from the Heathcote stable, having won a 1000m Soft trial at Doomben before a moderate fourth in his latest hitout. The trial win shows he has ability, and the booking of Jake Bayliss, who has been riding well, signals stable confidence. In a winnable Maiden he is a live place chance, though the unknown of race day and a potentially patient ride temper confidence.

Our price $7.00 · SP $5.00 · Bella Youngberry

Sweet Rebellion has placed in both career starts, including a close second in an Open-class 800m on Soft, and now returns from a spell against Maiden company with recent trials suggesting she is forward. The booking of in-form apprentice Bella Youngberry from an inside gate suits. Her one start at 1000m was well beaten, but she was raced greenly and is entitled to improve.

Our price $4.40 · SP $6.00 · Archie Mc Colm

Archer's Game is the strongest form horse: she returned from a spell to win a BM78 over 1400m on Soft 5 at Sunshine Coast, and now drops 4.5kg while second-up with strong statistics. Her 5:2-0-1 distance record, 13:4-1-1 soft-track record and low draw point to a prominent run.

Our price $6.00 · SP $4.20 · Bella Youngberry

Count Nicholas is a consistent Gold Coast performer who has placed in seven of his last ten starts and won here on Soft in July. Bella Youngberry rides him strongly and knows the horse. The queries are real - he has never contested 1400m and rises sharply from BM65 to Open grade - but his track craft and light weight make him a strong each-way threat behind the top pick.

Our price $11.00 · SP $26.00 · Taylor Marshall

Our price $4.50 · SP $6.00 · Aidan Keeley

Old Song is the clear form/distance horse: four consecutive competitive runs over this track and trip, including a win from off the speed and a placing on Soft. She drops from CL5 to CL4 and has the track specialist profile Gold Coast rewards.

Our price $7.00 · SP $5.00 · Frederick Larson

A two-time Soft track winner, he should roll forward from barrier 3 and hold the prominent position that wins at Gold Coast. Distance remains the query, so he ranks behind Old Song and Brain Wave.

Our price $8.50 · SP $6.50 · Dan Mc Gillivray

Lord Protector is the value runner: he placed in a Class 4 1800m on Soft, then won a BM62 over 1800m, before being beaten in Open company. Dropping from Open back to Class 4 with 54kg and a 7-day back-up, he should be competitive.

Our price $4.50 · SP $6.50 · Archie Mc Colm

Our Huntress is the clear form pick. She has won her last two starts, including a Soft5 maiden at 1200m and a Class 1 over 1350m, and she maps to sit just off a strong tempo.

Our price $18.00 · SP $31.00 · Ron Stewart

Butterfly Style is well overpriced at 31. The predicted hot speed should give her every chance to be ridden with cover and produce a late run.

Our price $5.50 · SP $2.60 · Archie Mc Colm

However, his last run was a disappointing 8th and his projected midfield position does not align with Gold Coast's strong on-pace winner profile. He is a leading place chance and the main danger rather than the top win selection.

Our price $7.00 · SP $4.60 · Bella Youngberry

Autumngirl is the value play. Her narrow second in a Class 3 race last start is arguably the strongest recent formline in this field, and she drops to Class 1. Each-way value is clear.

Our price $3.60 · SP $2.70 · D L Turner

Argentum Rock is the obvious threat and likely leader in a slowly run race. He has put together 2-3-3 in stronger races and won on Soft5, but he is first-up at 2200m and carries top weight. If the pace stays slow he can pinch a break, yet the 2200m query leaves him second to the staying profile of Mahuika Maroi. Place value.

Our price $6.50 · SP $4.80 · Archie Mc Colm

Nukatabe is an improving 3yo filly who broke through on Soft7 at 1730m and receives a significant weight pull. She is not exposed like most rivals and her form on rain-affected ground is clean.