Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Saturday 29 August 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Toowoomba. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Purezza is a proven Toowoomba performer with four wins and five seconds from 20 starts here and a strong 1-2-1 from five attempts at this 1300m trip. She ran fourth in a BM65 over 1200m at this track on 8 Aug, and now drops to BM55. Barrier six and her on-pace pattern suit a moderate tempo.
Invisible Target has the strongest recent form wave, finishing second twice and third once in his last three starts in restricted company. The inside gate and on-pace map suit Toowoomba's forward bias, and he should be prominent throughout. The negatives are a modest two wins from 28 starts and no place from three tries at this track.
However, he has no Toowoomba or 1300m form, and his only turf win came on soft ground.
Toscanella is a promising three-year-old who broke her maiden at Toowoomba on 8 Aug, sitting close to the speed and scoring narrowly. She is second-up, usually a positive for this stable, and Aidan Keeley remains aboard. The wide barrier is the main concern, but she has enough early speed to offset it.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Toscanella | 10 | Aidan Keeley | Michael Nolan | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Invisible Target | 2 | G Geran | Rochelle Pereira | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 8 | Capital Cee | 5 | Kayla Johnston | J L Johnston | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 2 | I Stole It | 7 | Maddie Mankelow | Renita Beaton | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Autofiction | 1 | N Fazackerley | James Geppert | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Love To Be Proud | 9 | M Hellyer | B J Puckeridge | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Purezza | 4 | Chloe Lowe | P J Wallace | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 14 | Peach Galantes | 8 | Stacey Callow | K R Kemp | 53.5kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 11 | She's Brutal | 6 | Ms K Lenton | Nick Keal | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Simba's Pride | 3 | D Peisley | Kris Zahmel | 60.5kg | $2.90 |
| Scr | 1 | Rubology | 10 | Indiana Turner | 63.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Linwar | 10 | Nicholas Beck | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Mongolian Spring | 5 | Adam Campton | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Shining Proisir | 4 | Brooke Mackie | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Blame The Whiskey | 1 | Jayden Sims | 56.5kg |
Upstart Lover led and finished second in this identical BM55 race at Toowoomba three weeks ago and is the clear form horse of the field. She has the early speed to cross from barrier 11 and maps to sit just behind the leaders in a moderate tempo. She has already won at 1300m at this track and returns 2kg lighter. The wide draw and modest Good-track record are the only knocks, but her recent Toowoomba form gives her the strongest winning profile.
Sir Goldalot is a Toowoomba specialist who is second-up, and his second-up record of 3:1-0-0 suggests natural improvement. He was far from hopeless first-up after a spell and should strip fitter today. From barrier 8 he can sit just off the speed and use the track's preference for handy runners. The knocks are his 0-from-9 Good record and a first try at 1300m, but his two career wins at Toowoomba make him a live place chance at each-way value.
Azuki is the main danger. He finished third in the same race that produced the top pick and has placed in five of six career runs at Toowoomba, confirming his affinity for the track. His on-pace style should see him control proceedings or sit handy in a moderate tempo. The 1300m is within range, with a 3:0-1-1 record. The wide gate is a concern and he is yet to win here, but his consistency and Good-track form make him a strong place chance.
Cracker Essgee is a genuine value play. He is a proven 1300m horse with five career wins at the trip and a solid 8:1-2-1 record at this track and distance. His last two runs were disappointing, but he is in suitable BM55 grade and has a jockey riding in form. Small each-way value only.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Upstart Lover | 9 | Chloe Lowe | Michael Nolan | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 8 | Water Lad | 10 | Dan Mc Gillivray | James Moore | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Uluwatu | 1 | Maddie Mankelow | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Sir Goldalot | 7 | Ms K Lenton | Nick Keal | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Cracker Essgee | 4 | D Peisley | Rochelle Pereira | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Mister Selfie | 3 | B Lerena | P J Minter | 62kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 4 | Tokyo Bandit | 6 | Leslie Tilley | Joe Gleeson | 60.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Anyway You Want It | 5 | G Geran | P A Nolan Jnr | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Rubaahy | 2 | Ms S Bogenhuber | K R Kemp | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Rowdash | 8 | Courtney Bellamy | M A Kropp | 54kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Thiem | 2 | Jimmy Downes | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Zousain Girl | 5 | Nicholas Beck | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Azuki | 12 | J Dann | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | So You Can Torque | 9 | A & T Sweeney | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Blue Eye Dame | 4 | Ashtyn Reedy | 54.5kg |
She has already won a BM60 at Toowoomba, drops to BM55, draws barrier 1 and maps to settle midfield in a fast-run 1110m sprint. Her 25% career win rate and 50% place rate are the strongest metrics in the race.
Deep Tiara has been excellent at this track with two runner-up efforts in stronger grades. The significant class drop to BM55 and a midfield position behind a genuine speed duel give her every chance to record her second win. She is more reliable to place than win, which is how she is recommended.
Mondello is the logical third selection because her latest run is the strongest recent result in the race—a last-start BM55 win at Toowoomba. Today's 1110m sprint is expected to be very fast, and she may have to work hard from barrier 14 to hold a forward spot. That pressure makes her more of a place chance than a confident win play.
Ceekay's Choice is the value play. She drops from BM65 grade to BM55, has placed in 3 of 5 starts at Toowoomba and placed at this track/distance in 2 of 3.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Deep Tiara | 6 | Ms G Cartwright | Troy Pascoe | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Lady Willpower | 1 | Chloe Lowe | Pat W Webster | 56.5kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 13 | Artie Vainqueur | 2 | D L Turner | A & T Sweeney | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Ceekay's Choice | 11 | Courtney Bellamy | M A Kropp | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Einstag | 8 | B Lerena | Michael Nolan | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Human Touch | 10 | Rob Thorburn | P A Nolan Jnr | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Hell Of A Lad | 7 | Kayla Johnston | Phillip Burns | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Stabilizer | 3 | Stacey Callow | B C Baker | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Mondello | 9 | Ms K Lenton | Nick Keal | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 10th | 7 | Good Onya Champ | 4 | G Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Electromagnetic | 5 | N Fazackerley | James Geppert | 61.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Rumble Town | 9 | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | So Be Inspired | 4 | Jason Patton | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Starsarise | 6 | Leslie Tilley | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | We Do Remember | 2 | S Hardy | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Beau's Girl | 8 | Rochelle Pereira | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Master Miyagi | 5 | M Park | 56kg |
Redcloud is the most likely winner on form. He was far from disgraced against BM68 company at Doomben last start, then drops back to a Class 2 at a track where he has already won. His Good-track strike rate is strong and his closing pattern suits a moderate 1625m tempo. The wide draw is a concern but he is proven coming from off the pace.
Abraham brings strong 1625m form and a close last-start fourth at Toowoomba in BM62 company. His overall place rate is excellent, and he has already won at this trip. The main query is his lack of a Good-track win, though he has placed four times. If he gets clear running from midfield, he should be in the finish again.
Bole Le is a consistent on-pace runner who should be prominent throughout. He has placed at 1600m and 1650m and maps perfectly from barrier 3.
She finished third in a Class 4 over this exact track and trip, then was far from disgraced in a Class 2 at 1890m. From barrier 1 she should get the ideal leading role in a moderate tempo, which is a clear advantage at Toowoomba.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Abraham | 3 | Ms K Lenton | Nick Keal | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 11 | Shot Down By Love | 1 | Ms S Bogenhuber | Ashtyn Reedy | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Playful Puzzle | 5 | B Lerena | Darcy Rodgers | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Bole Le | 2 | Bailey Wheeler | P J Wallace | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Redcloud | 9 | G Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 7 | Lane Changer | 6 | D L Turner | Harry Schwenke | 55.5kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Apollo Moon | 8 | M Hellyer | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Jakebrake | 7 | K Yoshida | Ravyn Warzecha | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Skieda | 4 | Stacey Callow | Donald Baker | 52.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Hello Dolly Diva | 12 | P J Wallace | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Zousain Girl | 12 | Nicholas Beck | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Besiege | 8 | Michael Nolan | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Headline Legend | 2 | John Thomas | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Proclaimer | 6 | P F Edwards | 54kg |
The Deputy has exceptional course-and-distance form with six wins and five seconds from 14 starts at Toowoomba 1300m, and he ended last prep with back-to-back wins here. He is a proven first-up performer and should be strong late if the pace is genuine. The main risks are the long spell, topweight and a back-marker map, but his record at this venue is compelling enough to make him the top pick.
The drop back to 1300m should suit after a poor run over 1400m, and G Geran is a strong track rider. He is the clear danger but ranks behind The Deputy on course-specific form.
Don Pedro has been competitive in Open company and ran a narrow second over this track and distance in a BM70 in May, when carrying more weight. The drop back to BM75 and a better barrier make him a solid place chance.
The main query is the step up to 1300m for the first time, but his on-pace running style is well suited to this track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Miss De Medici | 4 | Ms K Lenton | R G Lipp | 52.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Irama | 9 | G Geran | Nick Keal | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 8 | Rothgo | 5 | Hannah Richardson | John Thomas | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 1 | The Deputy | 8 | Rob Thorburn | Dale Groves | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Don't Diss Around | 1 | K H Zechner | J A Hanna | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Don Pedro | 3 | Chloe Lowe | R T Hay | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Take A Picture | 7 | N Fazackerley | Ms Kylie Nolan | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Galway Hussler | 2 | McKenzie Apel | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Tuhinga | 6 | B Lerena | John Thomas | 57kg | $17.00 |
In Three Dee produced the best performance from the strong 1110m Toowoomba formline when a narrow second, finishing ahead of today's main dangers. He has early speed to offset the wide gate and is a typical improving Dubious gelding. The step to 1300m should suit his pattern.
The step to 1300m and a 2kg claim could see him take another forward step. He has the low-mileage profile that often suits provincial maidens and should appreciate a genuinely run race. Needs to find a little more but is a legitimate place chance.
He has placed over 1200m at Sunshine Coast and the addition of blinkers for the first time could sharpen him up. Barrier 11 is a query, but he has enough early speed to find a forward spot. Rates the clear second pick on raw ability and stable confidence, though he is still a maiden after three starts.
Miss Informed is an established maiden but her consistency is solid, with recent placings at Kilcoy and Toowoomba. Karlie Lenton is a strong track rider and she gets a significant weight pull at 54.5kg. From barrier 5 she maps handy and should be in the finish if she can produce her best.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | In Three Dee | 10 | Leslie Tilley | Pat W Webster | 58kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Tuxedo Torpedo | 8 | Chloe Lowe | C H Richardson | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Miss Informed | 4 | Ms K Lenton | C H Richardson | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Tisani James | 1 | K Yoshida | K R Kemp | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Preemo Bro | 5 | N Fazackerley | B C Baker | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Diamond Impact | 3 | G Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Tim Tam Slam | 2 | K H Zechner | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Portly Jack | 6 | B Lerena | Michael Nolan | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 1 | Beithir | 7 | Aidan Keeley | P J Wallace | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 12 | All Those Glitters | 9 | Ms S Bogenhuber | K R Kemp | 56kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Do A Little Dance | 10 | Billy Healey | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Good Skye | 4 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Karma Comet | 12 | Jason Patton | 56kg |
She then produced another narrow 2nd over 800m at Ipswich. The 870m course and Good ground suit her on-pace pattern and third-up fitness. Barrier 11 is a concern, but she has enough early speed to cross.
Igotmymindonyou is the natural leader and maps ideally for the 870m on-pace bias, but his 0-for-13 record is a major knock. He led and faded over this 870m on 25 Jul, and only just held on for 2nd when stepped up to 1000m. Barrier 12 and a fast tempo make his task tougher.
Divinelle is improving through a short career, finishing 2nd at Dalby over 1000m last start after a midfield-run 4th at Ipswich. She gets a workable draw in barrier 6 and should be stronger at her fourth race start. The query is whether she can make up ground from off the speed on an 870m track that strongly favours leaders.
Brazen Diva is a first-up maiden with a strong place profile, having placed six times from 13 starts. Her first-up stats show a second and a third, and her Good-track form is consistent. The 870m trip and barrier 4 give her every chance from an on-pace position.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Igotmymindonyou | 8 | Ms K Lenton | Nick Keal | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | Daiane | 5 | Leslie Tilley | Michael Nolan | 56.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 7 | Love And Pain | 7 | B Lerena | Ms S Croxford | 56.5kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 3 | Brazen Diva | 3 | Aidan Keeley | Stephanie Sixtus | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Excess Capital | 6 | K Yoshida | Ravyn Warzecha | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Krasaki | 4 | Courtney Bellamy | Taryn Churchill | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Lovely Gem | 2 | Montanna Savva | Michael Frappell | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Aces Are Good | 1 | M Hellyer | P J Wallace | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Roth's Romance | 7 | J A Hanna | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Earthaxeaze | 2 | Paula Cartledge | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Divinelle | 6 | Troy Pascoe | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Mishpat | 9 | Bob Davis | 56.5kg |
Amazara is the most proven runner at this type of trip, having placed second over 1460m and third over 1600m before a solid fifth over 1666m at Ipswich. She has genuine place claims in every recent start and B Lerena has a good record at Toowoomba. She maps midfield from barrier 8 and should be strong late if the tempo is genuine. Winless after six starts tempers confidence, but her consistency gives her a clear winning chance behind the top selection.
He goes up to 1625m for the first time and his closing pattern suggests the extra ground can help. He has placed at Toowoomba previously and N Fazackerley retains the ride. The 60kg top weight and a backmarker role are concerns on a track that favours on-pace runners, so he rates behind the leading two but is a clear place hope.
That form is the strongest recent staying line in this maiden and he is entitled to improve second-up. The 1625m trip suits the Proisir pedigree and barrier 6 allows a midfield sit. The main knocks are the winless record and unconfirmed jockey, but this is an ideal chance to break through.
She led at the 400m at Kilcoy last start before finishing 4th, and with barrier 4 and only 57.5kg she can control the tempo at 1625m. Toowoomba's staying races reward forward runners more than deep closers.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Skeldergate | 5 | N Fazackerley | B C Baker | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | If You Asked Me To | 4 | Courtney Bellamy | P A Nolan Jnr | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Shrimpton | 2 | Ms K Lenton | Nick Keal | 55.5kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 9 | Decoy | 9 | D L Turner | A & T Sweeney | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 4 | In The Hole Tiger | 8 | K H Zechner | Nicholas Beck | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Grandstander | 7 | Anthony Allen | Troy Pascoe | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Amazara | 6 | B Lerena | C H Richardson | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Hooked To Conquer | 3 | M Hellyer | Jake Capewell | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 2 | So You Reckon | 1 | Leslie Tilley | Vic Heading | 60kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Whiskey Warrior | 6 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | A Bit Dusty | 14 | J L Johnston | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | King's Diamond | 1 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | O'explosive | 9 | Phillip Burns | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Miss Firestar | 12 | B Robinson | 54kg |
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