Ipswich (QLD) – Soft 5
R1
ALMOND GOLD resumes and has scope to improve sharply off debut, looks well placed in a thin race. JADA ROSE makes her debut from a capable yard and must be respected. AEROPOWER showed something first-up and can improve, while GYPSY JOY (SCR) was next in line.
Selections:
- Almond Gold (2) – $3.90
- Jada Rose (6) – $12.00
- Aeropower (7) – $2.70
R2
BENZINO returns to easier company and looks ready to fire. EVADE THE GAME comes from a strong stable and should be competitive. SICILIAN WARRIOR has been consistent this prep and can feature, while ALKEBULAN has claims with blinkers back on.
Selections:
- Benzino (4) – $3.10
- Evade The Game (8) – $2.90
- Sicilian Warrior (9) – $4.20
- Alkebulan (2) – $8.50
R3
CONCESSION comes off a strong win and looks well placed to go on with it. LOST HIS BEANS is knocking on the door and looms as a big threat. JOY A PLENTY has a strong Ipswich record and must be included, while SPEEDY ONE is a danger fresh.
Selections:
3. Concession (6) – $4.40
- Lost His Beans (2) – $8.00
- Joy A Plenty (7) – $6.50
- Speedy One (3) – $5.00
R4
POWER ACE was dominant last start and has a strong record at the track, hard to beat again. SACRED BULL can improve late and has claims. DOWN UNDER STUNNAH drops back in grade and is worth including, while HURRICANE ROSIE can feature.
Selections:
- Power Ace (13) – $3.90
- Sacred Bull (10) – $3.80
- Down Under Stunnah (2) – $3.00
- Hurricane Rosie (8) – $13.00
R5
CANTARITO has been consistent at metro level and looks ready to break through here. SAN JOSE BOY is racing well and should be in the finish. NINJITZOU continues to run honest races and can upset, while NOIRE EMPEROR drops in grade and is a chance.
Selections:
5. Cantarito (2) – $3.00
- San Jose Boy (7) – $3.40
- Ninjitzou (10) – $5.50
- Noire Emperor (12) – $4.20
R6
LUDIK comes off a win here and maps perfectly again, the one to beat. SIR MAURICE is consistent and should be around the mark. ARTIFACTX ran well last start and can feature at odds, while SILENT FOX (SCR) was next best.
Selections:
2. Ludik (1) – $3.30
4. Sir Maurice (7) – $4.20
8. Artifactx (10) – $12.00
R7
BRAVEHEART drops back in grade after a strong metro run and looks the leading hope. RAGING broke through last start and can go on with it. BETTER SWEET has claims on best form, while IVANTHEINVINCIBLE was dominant on debut and must be respected.
Selections:
2. Braveheart (4) – $3.00
15. Raging (2) – $51.00
13. Better Sweet (5) – $8.50
6. Ivantheinvincible (1) – $2.80
