IPSWICH (QLD) – SOFT 5
All odds provided by Teambet.
R1 – Ray White Ipswich / Tempus Two Maiden Plate (1666m)
14:02
Analysis:
Not much depth here and the favourite should be hard to beat. Hard As Brok drops back to easier company and gets a soft run in transit — very hard to knock. Averred has been thereabouts and the gear change could spark improvement. Alzurri backs up quickly and can place with luck. Jediah also comes back in grade and fits into wider exotics.
Selections:
4. Hard As Brok (2) — $1.30
2. Averred (6) — $3.40
- Alzurri (3) — $26.00
- Jediah (1) — $9.50
R2 – Great Northern Maiden Handicap (1100m)
14:37
Analysis:
Moderate race, tempo should control the outcome. Victory Melody resumes and has trialled well enough to be ready here. Funky Zebra has also trialled solidly and can run a race fresh. Pensiero drops back into suitable company. Summit comes from a strong barn and may improve sharply.
Selections:
8. Victory Melody (2) — $5.00
2. Funky Zebra (3) — $3.20
7. Pensiero (8) — $13.00
5. Summit (9) — $1.75
R3 – Gordon’s Gin BM58 (800m)
15:12
Analysis:
Small field — speed will be key. Diamantina Rose broke through nicely first-up and can continue improving. Kentucky Rose just missed last time and looks the danger again. Before Anyone Else finds a suitable race back to this grade.
Selections:
5. Diamantina Rose (9) — $6.25
6. Kentucky Rose (2) — $12.00
7. Before Anyone Else (8) — $1.85
R4 – TAB Class 1 Plate (1350m)
15:47
Analysis:
Several chances again. Spirit Of Nurai kept finding the line last start and should be suited again. Bold Artic has been close up and handles this grade well. Intruder needs the right run but has the figures to be competitive. The Boss Man comes off a confidence-building win — not hopeless.
Selections:
11. Spirit Of Nurai (10) — $6.50
2. Bold Artic (5) — $5.50
3. Intruder (4) — $3.90
5. The Boss Man (3) — $12.00
R5 – The @Jackleighh Insta Stakes (C4) (1666m)
16:22
Analysis:
Top few look to control this. Madalsa is in strong form and stays in suitable company — leading hope. West Cork races well at Ipswich and maps to get every chance. Reggie’s Folly continues to hold form. Better Yet is a place roughie.
Selections:
3. Madalsa (5) — $6.50
8. West Cork (8) — $10.00
7. Reggie’s Folly (10) — $5.50
5. Better Yet (2) — $26.00
R6 – Barrier Reef Pools BM60 (1100m)
17:00
Analysis:
With Ceekay’s Choice scratched, this becomes a more open sprint. Purezza has recent winning form and should be in the finish. Brutal Glory returns with a decent trial profile. Viale resumes and has the upside to run very well fresh.
Selections:
- Purezza (2) — $8.00
- Brutal Glory (3) — $6.00
- Viale (5) — $4.20
R7 – Seven News Handicap (1100m)
17:40
Analysis:
Troika continues to race consistently and should be hard to hold out. Krakarib has the talent to be there late if things fall right. Maximum Output has been performing well this prep. Lumber Punk resumes and brings each-way claims.
Selections:
7. Troika (8) — $3.70
12. Krakarib (2) — $7.00
- Maximum Output (10) — $8.00
- Lumber Punk (3) — $7.50
R8 – Racing & Sports Class 5 Handicap (1200m)
18:20
Analysis:
The leading pair stand out. Oberoi Princess resumed strongly and should only improve. Party Spirit ran well fresh and usually takes a step forward second-up. Shalailed maps to lead and gives a bold sight.
Selections:
8. Oberoi Princess (6) — $4.00
11. Party Spirit (3) — $3.70
- Shalailed (2) — $8.00