Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Saturday 10 October 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Gold Coast. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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She has run second in her last two starts, the latest on Soft 5 at this track, and her recent runs are better than anything else in the field. She is well drawn, should sit just off a lone leader in a slow race, and has the best soft-track placing record here.
She is the only horse likely to lead and should dictate a slow pace in a staying maiden, a set-up that favours the front-runner. She has been placed in her last six starts at similar distances and handles the soft. The drawback is that she has never won and often gets caught late, and a new jockey is a small negative.
He ran a solid second over the same trip last start, and the blinkers appear to have sharpened him. The slow tempo should let him get closer than his run style suggests.
She ran second here over almost this trip earlier in the month, and the stable has a strong record at the track. The slow tempo should give her a chance to settle close, and the jockey's record at the track is useful.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Desert Angel | 4 | Danny Peisley | Paul L Shailer | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Chance De Lune | 7 | Adin Thompson | Jan Aitkenhead | 54kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 3 | Five Of Us | 2 | Frederick Larson | Scott Morrisey | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Josephine Of Tuffy | 6 | Colleen Krahnen | Corey and Kylie Geran | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Paradise As Usual | 3 | Micheal Hellyer | Harold Norman | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 5 | Whiskey Warrior | 5 | Nozi Tomizawa | Corey and Kylie Geran | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Highland Kitty | 8 | Jacob Leach | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Blood Red | 1 | Neil Hocking | 54kg |
A handy-map mare from a stable that wins regularly at the track. Her last start was a wide-barrier sixth where she was caught back, so the run overstates how she's going. She is placed on soft ground, gets a favourable position, and is second-up. She is a clear place chance but less proven than the top pick.
A fit, improving runner whose Doomben fourth over a similar trip suggests he has stepped up. The jockey and trainer win regularly together. The negatives are barrier 9 and a mid-field to back-field style in a race that favours speed, but he should finish solidly in a moderate tempo and is a fair place chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Talk About Layla | 8 | Benjamin Osmond | Kris Lees | 56.5kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 5 | Symbolise | 1 | Chelsea Baker | Tony Gollan | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Irish Handcuffs | 6 | Luke Miller | Jay Bellamy | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Over The Louvre | 2 | Karl Zechner | Ben Hull | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Purposely | 5 | Jasper Franklin | Paul Duncan | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Poised Tycoon | 3 | Frederick Larson | T J and M Sears | 55.5kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 4 | Pungwe River | 9 | Dylan Turner | Marcus Wilson | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Targaryen Queen | 7 | Georgina Cartwright | Paul Jenkins | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Chayse 'n' Ralph | 4 | Jay Bellamy | 59.5kg |
The clear form standout. She was competitive in Bm65 company last start and her win over 1200m was a strong effort. Today's lower class gives her an edge on the rest.
A genuine map chance. Without a clear leader, his early speed and the inside draw should get him a cosy trip. The risk is that he can't see the 1400m out on soft ground.
A solid place chance, who ran on well at Lismore last start and should be fitter second-up. He's not a convincing winner type: only one win from 12, a slow starter, and in a slow-run race that works against him.
Place-prone gelding who won impressively on soft and ran a strong third on heavy before an off day at Eagle Farm.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Pearls In June | 5 | Brandon Lerena | Brian J Smith | 59kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 5 | Copper Star | 1 | Bobby El-Issa | James Moore | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Sorrenti | 10 | Benjamin Osmond | Matthew Dunn | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Wedding Vow | 6 | Micheal Hellyer | Jason Edwards | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Chief Of Staff | 2 | Dylan Turner | Matthew Dunn | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 10 | Zhongxin Koala | 3 | Nozi Tomizawa | Allan Chau | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Verona Affair | 8 | Frederick Larson | Scott Morrisey | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Wildspitze | 7 | Jasper Franklin | T J and M Sears | 57kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Simply Fun | 9 | Taylah Mackinnon | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Sea Warning | 4 | Allan Chau | 56kg |
She is improving, the Munce stable is strong here, and she carries only 56kg. Wet ground is untested, but the form case is the strongest in the race.
I rate him just below Victoria because barrier 14 may cost him early, the step to 1400m is untested and the soft going is unproven.
Webinar is the only likely leader in a race that is expected to be run at a moderate tempo, which can suit the horse in front. He has handled soft ground and ran creditably at Grafton before fading.
She is a fair each-way chance who would benefit if the pace is genuine.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Victoria | 2 | Bobby El-Issa | Chris and Corey Munce | 56kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Bye Bye Castle | 14 | Brandon Lerena | Barry Lockwood and Emma-Jane Vincent | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 14 | Vieni Qua | 10 | Noriyuki Masuda | Daiki Chujo | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Captain Redclaw | 1 | Anthony Allen | Chris Anderson | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 10 | Cool Adaline | 9 | Benjamin Osmond | Kurt Goldman | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Puharich | 13 | Matthew Palmer | Richard Laming | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Beat The Drum | 3 | Jade Hampson | Gary Doughty | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Monica's Secret | 11 | Georgina Cartwright | John Gilmore | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Mighty Successful | 6 | Colleen Krahnen | Wayne King | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Diamond Impact | 5 | Nozi Tomizawa | Corey and Kylie Geran | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Tim Tam Slam | 8 | Kayla Johnston | Corey and Kylie Geran | 55kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Fearless Victor | 12 | Allan Chau | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Webinar | 7 | Dylan Turner | Stephen McLean | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | The Rascal | 4 | Steele Ryan | 56kg |
He is not selected on top because he faded to fourth in each of his last three starts after racing on the speed, and he now steps up in class. He remains a leading place chance but looks slightly short as a winner.
Out Of Luck is in form after a win last start and has handled soft ground well. He can close from midfield. The poor local record of the stable and the class rise temper enthusiasm, and a slow pace may not suit his closing run.
Vacillation looks the best-placed runner on form and map. It should be on or near the speed in a slow-run race and has a solid record on soft ground. The jockey and horse combination is productive.
Standlee has won two of his last four and has a strong record with this jockey. Settling at the back in a slow race and a big class rise are real risks, so he is a value place option rather than a top pick.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Out Of Luck | 7 | Brandon Lerena | Indiana Turner | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Sir Beveridge | 6 | Anthony Allen | Bob Mahon | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | Standlee | 4 | Sean Cormack | Thomas Dougall | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Dupont | 5 | Noriyuki Masuda | Dennis Dwane | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Holy Flash | 2 | Dylan Turner | Paul Jenkins | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 7 | Better Yet | 8 | Nozi Tomizawa | Indiana Turner | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Caracoron | 1 | Jasper Franklin | Stephen and Jordan Lee | 58kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Vacillation | 3 | Maryann Brosnan | 59kg |
His last two runs were to a winning standard, he drops in class, and he should find the front or just behind it in a slowly-run race, which favours on-pace runners.
A lightly raced 3yo filly on the way up. She won last start with a run that would be competitive here and gets a big weight advantage. She should be able to sit handy behind the leader in a slow race.
A fit gelding dropping in class who ran well last start at this track and distance. He has also placed on soft ground and has a good inside gate.
He is the only real front-runner, and an easy lead in a slow race on a soft track gives him a big edge. He has run well on soft ground before at this track and distance. Recent runs have been disappointing and the connections are in poor form, but he can stay in the finish if left alone on the front.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Tambourine Man | 6 | Karl Zechner | Kevin Martin | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | He's A Saint | 1 | Frederick Larson | Scott Morrisey | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Sea Warning | 4 | Stacey Callow | Allan Chau | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Pass The Peak | 3 | Brandon Lerena | Emma Fouchard | 60.5kg | $2.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Shedrivesabentley | 7 | Benjamin Osmond | Ken Jones | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 7 | Too Mars | 5 | Matthew Palmer | Richard Laming | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 6 | Slugworth | 2 | Corey and Kylie Geran | 56kg |
She is a proven 1000m performer who won here last start and ran a good second on soft at Eagle Farm.
Natural leader or stalker from a good gate in a race with only two genuine front-runners. She has won on soft and ran a very good second over this trip on a similar surface. The stable is flying and the jockey combination wins often.
A gelding who is clearly capable at this trip and has the right ground, having run a creditable third on soft after using up energy early. He is second up with an inside draw and drops in class, so he should be handy.
The jockey is in great touch and she has won on soft.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Vintage Vibes | 1 | Tom Orr | Jay Bellamy | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Quein Step | 4 | Jasper Franklin | Ciaron Maher | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Argentum Rock | 5 | Georgina Cartwright | Scott Morrisey | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Cherrabah | 3 | Brandon Lerena | Barry Lockwood and Emma-Jane Vincent | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 5 | Geitz | 6 | Frederick Larson | T J and M Sears | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Jungle Warrior | 9 | Jade Hampson | Angela Plumb | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Onigiri | 7 | Noriyuki Masuda | Dennis Dwane | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Sol Filia | 8 | Yvette Lewis | Dennis Dwane | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Usual Limits | 2 | Anthony Allen | Debi O'Toole | 58kg | $81.00 |
A proven soft-track performer in excellent stable form, with the early speed to be handy in a race the map says will be hot. He was beaten after leading in August but ran well at his last start.
He has won his last two at 1000m and ran the best time in the race at the Gold Coast last month. Two genuine leaders should ensure a strong tempo, and he is proven on soft ground. The class rise is only slight, and his strong record with this jockey makes him the most likely winner.
A reliable sprinter who has run to a good standard in recent weeks and has a strong 1000m record. The expected hot tempo should suit his late run.
A genuine open-class sprinter who has won at 1000m this campaign and has run well at the Gold Coast in the wet. The last start flop has a reasonable excuse, and a fast tempo should help from midfield.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Blitzburg | 7 | Anthony Allen | Allan Chau | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Maximum Output | 3 | Brandon Lerena | Stuart and Bayley Kendrick | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 12 | Muschialli | 13 | Stacey Callow | Kevin Kemp | 52.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Power Of The Brave | 14 | Benjamin Osmond | Kris Lees | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Chakra Boy | 11 | Georgina Cartwright | Sharryn Livingstone | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Wondereach | 8 | Micheal Hellyer | Jack Bruce | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Termagant | 10 | Karl Zechner | Adam Campton | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Hurts So Good | 6 | Bobby El-Issa | Kylie Nolan | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Krakarib | 5 | Adin Thompson | Adam Campton | 54kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Heartoni | 4 | Jasper Franklin | Stuart and Bayley Kendrick | 56kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Bring Me Kash | 2 | Darryl Ward | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Thelwell | 1 | Montana Philpot | Sharryn Livingstone | 52kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Concession | 12 | Barry Lockwood and Emma-Jane Vincent | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Sistine Explorer | 9 | Adam Campton | 54kg |
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