Ipswich (QLD) — Soft 5

R1 – Class 1 Hcp (1100m)
I’M NELSON should strip fitter again and the gear change could spark improvement. JUNGLE WARRIOR comes off a strong maiden win and stays in calculations dropping back in grade. LE CHOCOLAT resumes with a trial under the belt and can feature fresh. THE BOSS MAN kicks off from a handy yard and shouldn’t be overlooked.
Selections
4. I’m Nelson (2) — $6.50
2. Jungle Warrior (3) — $3.30

1. Le Chocolat (1) — $3.90
2. The Boss Man (9) — $12.00

R2 – Class 5 Hcp (1100m)
RED FEATHER BOA is chasing a hat-trick and draws to get every chance again. THE GAMBLING GREEK arrives off an impressive win and looks a major player. BRAVELY drops in grade and has each-way appeal. MAD DARCEY resumes and could sneak into the placings.
Selections
8. Red Feather Boa (1) — $5.50

1. The Gambling Greek (2) — $1.80
2. Bravely (3) — $6.50
3. Mad Darcey (4) — $17.00

R3 – F&M Class 1 Hcp (1100m)
IMMEDIATE returns from a break with trials behind her and profiles strongly. DAITANNA maps well and comes off a solid placing. LINWOOD resumes and has upside if ready to go. ESPRIT DU JOUR has trialled nicely and rates as a genuine chance.
Selections

1. Immediate (11) — $2.90
2. Daitanna (1) — $7.50
3. Linwood (4) — $9.00
4. Esprit Du Jour (9) — $3.20

R4 – 3YO BM65 Hcp (1100m)
METALCRAFT loves this circuit and looks well placed again. HOWDOYOUZOU was impressive on debut and can take the next step. CUDDLES FOR KIMMY draws ideally and is worth including. DON’TCHA LUV’ER impressed first-up and commands respect.
Selections

1. Metalcraft (3) — $10.00
2. Howdoyouzou (4) — $4.40
3. Cuddles For Kimmy (1) — $7.00
4. Don’tcha Luv’er (5) — $2.00

R5 – Maiden Hcp (1350m)
CHEVALLUM went close on debut and looks ready to fire again. ASTERN EFFORT keeps knocking on the door and is hard to ignore. RIGHTEOUS LEGEND is consistent and stays in the mix. CERETTI maps to control things and shapes as a major threat.
Selections
4. Chevallum (2) — $6.00
8. Astern Effort (8) — $1.80

1. Righteous Legend (9) — $5.50
2. Ceretti (1) — $6.00

R6 – 0–60 Hcp (1350m)
BUSKER draws ideally and looks the runner to beat dropping back to this level. FOR BETTER can improve sharply second-up. COOL PANELS has been competitive this prep and must be kept safe. BRUTAL GLORY comes from a capable yard and adds depth.
Selections
2. Busker (1) — $3.90
6. For Better (8) — $8.50
3. Cool Panels (7) — $5.50
10. Brutal Glory (2) — $7.00

R7 – BM58 Hcp (2150m)
PIERONIMO has been racing well and looks primed again. WILL IT SNOW can bounce back into contention. VERMILION KIRIN drops in grade and brings strong claims. VERMEER enjoys racing here and is a definite each-way hope.
Selections
5. Pieronimo (9) — $6.00
6. Will It Snow (2) — $6.50
3. Vermilion Kirin (8) — $4.20
2. Vermeer (6) — $9.50