Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Wednesday 7 October 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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The most likely winner on form. He should settle handy behind the speed in a moderate-tempo race, which suits. The main risks are his maiden status and no synthetic experience, but his class and recent runs give him the edge.
A genuine front-runner with some good recent placings at Grafton, and the stable is in form. On a poly track that rewards leaders, he should get a good run in front or just behind the speed. He has not won in 12 starts and the 1540m trip is new, so he is not a certainty.
He has the early speed to benefit from the track bias and he has run well at Sunshine Coast. But he weakened badly here last time when well fancied, and the barrier and the stable's form are concerns.
His latest effort was poor, but he raced keenly over a distance too far for him.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Dun Darte Cheap | 8 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Stuart and Bayley Kendrick | 58.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Oakfield Galaxy | 1 | Colleen Krahnen | Brian Gentle | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Slightly Squeeze | 3 | Georgina Cartwright | Tiffany Hardgrave | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Chop Chop Go | 6 | Tiffani Brooker | Renita Beaton | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Credibility | 5 | Benjamin Osmond | Kris Lees | 58.5kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 9 | Tisani James | 9 | Kenji Yoshida | Kevin Kemp | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Mr Biggs | 7 | Micheal Hellyer | Grant Laming | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 1 | Boscatine | 4 | McKenzie Apel | Allan Chau | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Miss Firestar | 2 | Aidan Keeley | Tiffany Hardgrave | 56.5kg |
Barrier 14 and top weight are real negatives, and a fast tempo could expose him late, but he has early speed and can find the front or sit just behind.
Reliable placegetter who has been competitive in a number of city maidens, and who should find a Gold Coast Poly maiden easier. The fast tempo should assist a midfield runner. Barrier 12 and unproven synthetic form are the concerns, as is the cold stable, but her consistency makes her a clear top-three chance.
Still maturing and capable of better than his record suggests, with the best of his earlier runs reaching a winning standard. Handy to midfield mapping suits the pace and the stable is in form, but a poor latest trial and a cold jockey at the track keep the confidence down.
Leading stable's first starter with the best draw in a race where inside gates and forward positions win. Trial form was solid rather than spectacular, but a debutant is not marked down for lack of form, and the stable is respected at this track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Egmont | 1 | Andrew Mallyon | Chris Waller | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | King Of Valhalla | 14 | Brandon Lerena | T J and M Sears | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 2 | Bay Of The South | 2 | Chelsea Baker | Tony Gollan | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Threeeyedwitch | 12 | Cejay Graham | Kelly Schweida | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Captain Blood | 11 | Bobby El-Issa | Richard Laming | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Busterboy | 6 | McKenzie Apel | Simon Foster | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Pink Dogwood | 5 | Taylor Marshall | Chris Waller | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Raising Suspicion | 8 | Jasper Franklin | Peter Robl | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 3 | Lady Soprano | 13 | Bella Youngberry | Tony Gollan | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 9 | To'o | 9 | Danny Peisley | David McColm | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Closing Act | 3 | Matthew Palmer | Gillian Heinrich and Ben Rodgers | 55kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Russian Affair | 10 | Mark Du Plessis | Gillian Heinrich and Ben Rodgers | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Come Sundown | 4 | Frederick Larson | Matthew Park | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Remember Sue | 7 | Ross Howard | 56.5kg |
Flying Bat is the most likely winner on form. He should lead unchallenged in a slowly-run race, and the track favours that style. He drops sharply in class after competing well in Opens, and he was beaten only a short margin last start when leading throughout. The weight is a concern, as is the stable's poor run, but the map and class drop outweigh both.
But he was beaten at 1400m by a front-runner in a similar grade and has a wide draw to overcome.
But a lone leader and slow tempo hurt his chances: he will probably be at the back and has to get past runners while the pace is slow.
Hulkamania is the value play. He's far better on this synthetic surface than anywhere else, with a strong record at this track and distance, and he's won a trial in the lead-up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Italian Dancer | 8 | Stephanie Tierney | Stuart and Bayley Kendrick | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Flying Bat | 3 | McKenzie Apel | Allan Chau | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Awaygoesthebunny | 5 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | David McColm | 58.5kg | $2.35 |
| 4th | 3 | Spooky Spirit | 2 | Nozi Tomizawa | Kevin Kemp | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Hulkamania | 4 | Tom Orr | Jay Bellamy | 54.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Birmingham | 7 | Colleen Krahnen | Mark Palmer | 51kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Humanity | 1 | Nacim Dilmi | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Waku Waku | 6 | Ryan Houston | Annabel and Rob Archibald | 58kg |
Bills Angel is the most likely winner on form and map. She should settle just behind Smelter in a slowly-run 2000m, which suits forward runners on this surface. Her maiden win was the strongest run in the field, and last start's plain effort came after she over-raced from a wide gate.
The jockey is winless at this track. He is solid for a place, but not value to beat Bills Angel.
Too Mars is lightly raced and won her last start close to the pace. She carries a light weight and could keep improving. She gets a spot in the top three on potential rather than proven form.
Smelter is the one runner who will lead, in a 2000m race expected to be run slowly, and leaders have done well here. He has three seconds from five starts at this track and distance. A win would not be a surprise, but he is a poor finisher and the trainer is cold.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Fierce Luva | 4 | Jasper Franklin | Peter Robl | 59kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Bills Angel | 3 | Bella Youngberry | Declan Maher | 55kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Papal Miss | 6 | Girish Goomany | Vishan Venkaya | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Giddy Gan's Joy | 9 | Cejay Graham | Simon Foster | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Smelter | 7 | Frederick Larson | Nicole Luke | 54.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Chayse 'n' Penny | 2 | Tom Orr | Jay Bellamy | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Glenray's Mate | 1 | Colleen Krahnen | Kenneth Deacon | 51kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Spot The Aussie | 5 | David Vandyke | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Too Mars | 8 | Matthew Palmer | Richard Laming | 55kg |
Power Reece is the likeliest leader in a moderately run race, and front-runners are favoured on this track. She is dropping sharply in class and ran well here over the trip last time. The wide draw and the chance of a challenge from Spot The Aussie are concerns, but she has the best race map and connections in the field. She is the top pick on form.
He has placed often but won only once in 16 starts, and he carries top weight. If he is ridden handy from barrier 1 he is a strong place chance.
Archers Reign is a course-and-distance performer who should sit on the speed from a good draw.
Secret Rose won over this course and distance on the synthetic in a strong time. Since then, her runs on turf have been disappointing. She steps up in class and has a wide draw, but she is suited by this surface and may be improving.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Mr Bubbaluski | 1 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Jack Bruce | 60.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Spot The Aussie | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | David Vandyke | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Archers Reign | 4 | Frederick Larson | John Gilmore | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Power Reece | 8 | Bella Youngberry | Tony Gollan | 58.5kg | $2.20 |
| 5th | 2 | Coastal Cowboy | 7 | Jade Hampson | T J and M Sears | 60kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Secret Rose | 10 | Danny Peisley | Paul L Shailer | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 6 | He Is The Kiss | 11 | Nozi Tomizawa | Allan Chau | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Enidzel | 5 | Aidan Keeley | Diane G Murphy | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Solidude | 6 | Jason Taylor | Allan Chau | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Pireonti | 9 | Matthew Palmer | Brian Gentle | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Birmingham | 12 | Mark Palmer | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Southoftheborder | 3 | Micheal Hellyer | Phil Bobic | 55.5kg |
She was strong in a better grade last start and is fit from regular racing. She should settle handy behind the two likely leaders in a race with genuine speed.
He is well suited by the synthetic and should get a handy trip. The first-up record and a jockey who is out of form leave some doubt.
She has the draw and weight advantages in a race where on-pace runners do best. Her last start in a higher grade was poor, but the run before that was strong at Sunshine Coast. The danger is that she is caught in a speed duel and weakens late, so she is a safer place chance than a win chance.
He has early speed and should be handy, but he is first up after a break with top weight and a wide draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Sun Sister | 1 | Bella Youngberry | Gary Doughty | 53kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 6 | Kelanoa | 2 | Julie Busuttin | Michael Lakey | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Zouthur | 3 | Jett Newman | John Wallace | 60kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 7 | Minto's Prince | 7 | Taylor Marshall | Toby Edmonds | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Decadad | 4 | Amy Graham | Maryann Brosnan | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Talk The Torque | 11 | Frederick Larson | Scott Morrisey | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Coco Jewel | 9 | Aidan Keeley | Shirley Batten | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Mashean | 5 | Georgina Cartwright | Adam Campton | 58kg | $5.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Morning Ralph | 10 | Dylan Turner | Ruby Chatterton | 61kg | |
| 3 | Super Luck Dragon | 6 | McKenzie Apel | Allan Chau | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Master Miyagi | 8 | Matthew Park | 54kg |
King Of Minto has the best gate speed in the field, a good inside draw and a proven record fresh and on this synthetic surface. Leaders and on-pace runners dominate here, so he can control the race. A long break and possible pressure from #12 stop confidence going higher, but he has the strongest case on form.
Brechen is the one with the proven record on this surface and at this track and distance. He gets the inside barrier and a light weight, and last start ran a gutsy second in a similar-class race. He should settle handy enough to benefit from the inside rail and any pressure up front.
Lady Shotgun was a nose away from winning in this grade at this track and distance, finishing from last. A fast tempo with two leaders can help her style, and the drop in class helps. The risk is she is slow to begin and backmarkers struggle on this surface.
Morning Ralph can sit handy from a neutral draw and has already won on synthetic.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | King Of Minto | 2 | Taylor Marshall | Toby Edmonds | 57.5kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 11 | Brechen | 1 | Ashley Butler | Jesse Townsend | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Lady Shotgun | 3 | Danny Peisley | Angela Plumb | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Yoshino | 11 | Mark Du Plessis | Gillian Heinrich and Ben Rodgers | 60.5kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Prime Asset | 6 | Matthew Palmer | Gillian Heinrich and Ben Rodgers | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Fireforce | 7 | Cejay Graham | Kelly Schweida | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Enterprise Lucia | 4 | Brandon Lerena | Brian Gentle | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Cressbrook | 9 | Robbie Dolan | Michael Lakey | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Coincide | 8 | Colleen Krahnen | Brian Gentle | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Morning Ralph | 5 | Dylan Turner | Ruby Chatterton | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Certified Copy | 10 | Richard Laming | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Sistine Explorer | 12 | Adam Campton | 57.5kg |
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