Ipswich (QLD) – Soft 5
R1 – Tab Fillies And Mares Maiden Plate (1200m) – 13:26
Analysis
Tricky race with limited exposed form. HERALD ANGEL resumes after 20 weeks and her recent trial suggests she’s ready to fire first-up. ICYMISS debuts and must be kept safe. Stablemate RUN TO YOU is also on debut and comes from a yard known for preparing them well, so she’s in the mix. LEBANESE wasn’t disgraced on debut here and blinkers going on could spark improvement.
Selections
- 3. Herald Angel (1) — $6.50
- 6. Icymiss (9) — $1.75
- 11. Run To You (4) — $7.00
- 7. Lebanese (7) — $19.00
R2 – Barrier Reef Pools C,G&E Maiden Plate (1200m) – 14:00
Analysis
Wide-open race with many chances. CANTANKEROUS resumes after a 31-week spell and has trialled well enough to suggest he’ll be competitive fresh. DAWSON DIRECTOR debuts and shapes as the main threat. ROCHEDALE HERO is another first starter with upside. PIERANT resumes after 22 weeks and a recent trial placing indicates he’s capable of running well fresh.
Selections
- 1. Cantankerous (4) — $5.50
- 2. Dawson Director (7) — $4.20
- 6. Rochedale Hero (2) — $3.00
- 5. Pierant (3) — $26.00
R3 – Racing Hearts C,G&E Class 3 Handicap (1100m) – 14:38
Analysis
Another open race where value hunters may be rewarded. MEET GEORGE returns with a recent trial win boosting confidence. BOTANICA would’ve been competitive but has been scratched. THE HAMO resumes after a long break and won his trial leading in, so he’s a genuine threat.
Selections
- 9. Meet George (6) — $6.00
- 8. The Hamo (5) — $14.00
R4 – Tempus Two BM68 Handicap (1350m) – 15:13
Analysis
The top trio stand out. SMART RECOGNITION is in solid form and stuck on well at Ballina last start — strong winning chance. BLUE ALLURE was excellent at Doomben and gets the perfect draw. THINK LIKE PADDY resumes and brings proven metro form, making him a real contender. AUNTY RENE is consistent and can run into the finish with the right run.
Selections
- 2. Smart Recognition (10) — $9.00
- 10. Blue Allure (1) — $4.20
- 1. Think Like Paddy (9) — $8.50
- 6. Aunty Rene (4) — $9.00
R5 – Gordon’s Gin QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate (1350m) – 15:48
Analysis
A tough contest with limited exposed form. YOUMEANDDUPRE was strong at the Gold Coast and looks ready to peak — the one to beat. SWAG has good metro form and enough speed to overcome the wide draw. UNIQUELY FAMOUS was impressive on debut and has further improvement to come. CARBONARA gives his all and was brave last start; an each-way chance.
Selections
- 9. Youmeanddupre (6) — $8.00
- 6. Swag (18) — $3.70
- 8. Uniquely Famous (3) — $9.00
- 10. Carbonara (16) — $4.00
R6 – Ray White Ipswich Fillies & Mares Class 3 (1100m) – 16:23
Analysis
Hard to see the winner coming outside the top two. SOUTHERN CHARM struck trouble last start and the gear change may help — respect. CUTEPI stuck on well at Eagle Farm and draws ideally. BEFORE ANYONE ELSE loves Ipswich and can surprise. DREAM LANTERN returns from a break and her trial suggests she’s ready to run well fresh.
Selections
- 1. Southern Charm (6) — $7.50
- 2. Cutepi (1) — $4.50
- 10. Before Anyone Else (5) — $5.50
- 3. Dream Lantern (3) — $5.00
R7 – Tempus Two Ratings 0–58 Handicap (1100m) – 16:58
Analysis
ARTOPIA was impressive last start but has been scratched. RYLOV is a proven second-up improver and can bounce back. DARLING TAKE CARE scored well at Ballina and rises in confidence. SKY BLUE has been trialling nicely and can be dangerous late.
Selections
- 1. Rylov (14) — $7.50
- 7. Darling Take Care (7) — $6.50
- 8. Sky Blue (13) — $2.60
R8 – Ipswich Party Hire Ratings 0–58 (1666m) – 17:33
Analysis
PERRI LASS is racing consistently and handles soft going well — strong chance again. FORTY TIMES was brave at the Gold Coast and is right in contention. RED COBRA was scratched. OBSTRUCTIONIST is fresh off a convincing maiden win and could measure up.
Selections
- 5. Perri Lass (3) — $4.00
- 3. Forty Times (7) — $6.00
- 2. Obstructionist (4) — $14.00
R9 – Seven News BM68 Handicap (1666m) – 18:10
Analysis
SANCTUARY STORM comes off a strong Doomben win and looks perfectly placed again. TECHNA keeps improving and has claims. WILY JACK brings good metro form and is a key danger. EVELYN MAY has been excellent this prep and the blinkers may lift her further.
Selections
- 8. Sanctuary Storm (4) — $2.40
- 11. Techna (3) — $8.50
- 12. Wily Jack (6) — $9.00
- 5. Evelyn May (11) — $8.50
R10 – Great Northern Ratings 0–58 Handicap (1350m) – 18:45
Analysis
PORT RIVER BILLIE is ultra-consistent and deserves another win chance despite being beaten as favourite last time. TOBA resumes and brings a solid trial. AIMA SUN is on the quick turnaround and can improve. IRON GRACE maps to get every favour and isn’t without hope.
Selections
- 10. Port River Billie (7) — $4.60
- 2. Toba (6) — $3.50
- 11. Aima Sun (5) — $12.00
