Ipswich races on Thursday with seven races on a Good 4. Several runners drop back from Eagle Farm and Doomben, which helps them in races like this. Prices were not available when we wrote this, so check the market before you bet.
Filthy in Race 3 is our strongest bet of the day. Profiteur’s Fil in Race 6 is next best, and Valouri is our pick to finish the day.
Race 1 - Poco Vino Maiden Plate (1965m)
Selection: Chance De Lune
This is a weak maiden. Chance De Lune backs up five days after a second at the Gold Coast and has drawn barrier 1, so she should get the easiest run. Aremkay drops back from Eagle Farm after a fourth and should be fitter. Shawnee Boy and Fire Island both need to improve, but the extra distance could suit Fire Island.
Selections:
- Chance De Lune
- Aremkay
- Shawnee Boy
- Fire Island
Race 2 - TAB Class 2 Plate (1965m)
Selection: Slipsain
Slipsain has been consistent since resuming and placed at Eagle Farm last start. Dropping to a country Class 2 should make this easier. Hot Majesty also drops back from Eagle Farm and has drawn barrier 1. He is the main danger. Indamouse won his maiden by more than five lengths at the Sunshine Coast and gets a good draw for an in-form stable. Down Under Stunnah should be fitter.
Selections:
- Slipsain
- Hot Majesty
- Indamouse
- Down Under Stunnah
Race 3 - Racing And Sports Maiden Handicap (1200m)
Selection: Filthy
This is our best bet of the day. Filthy has placed in both career starts, most recently a third first-up at Lismore, and Ben Thompson rides. He looks well placed in a weak maiden. Mr Hilton was disappointing as favourite at Gatton but has drawn the rail and should be fitter. Disparate drops back from Eagle Farm. Spoilt Rotten should get a soft run from a good gate.
Selections:
- Filthy
- Mr Hilton
- Disparate
- Spoilt Rotten
Race 4 - Barrier Reef Pools Benchmark 62 Handicap (1350m)
Selection: Divine Justice
Divine Justice won well at the Sunshine Coast last start and has Ben Thompson riding for Jack Bruce. Cantankerous ran second at the Gold Coast and has already won at Ipswich this preparation, so he is the main danger. Quickzou drops back from Eagle Farm for Tony Gollan, but he is also entered at Eagle Farm on Wednesday, so check he is running here. Suze Spritz drops in class for Matthew Dunn.
Selections:
- Divine Justice
- Cantankerous
- Quickzou
- Suze Spritz
Race 5 - Fertpro Fillies And Mares Benchmark 60 Handicap (1100m)
Selection: Night Market
Night Market won her maiden at Warwick by more than four lengths and has drawn barrier 1, so she should be able to lead or sit right behind the leader. Bellarata won on soft ground at Lismore and is the clear danger for Matthew Dunn. Final Voyage was second as favourite at Kilcoy and has won there this preparation. Crypto Miss can improve on her last run.
Selections:
- Night Market
- Bellarata
- Final Voyage
- Crypto Miss
Race 6 - Gordon’s Gin CG&E Benchmark 60 Handicap (1100m)
Selection: Profiteur’s Fil
Profiteur’s Fil was just beaten on soft ground at Lismore when well backed, and he has placed in both runs this preparation. He has the speed to go forward from a wide gate. Odin’s Mount won fresh at Warwick and won all his earlier races as favourite. Da Snoop Dog resumes and ran well fresh last preparation. Bent Bridge drops back from Doomben after a second.
Selections:
- Profiteur’s Fil
- Odin’s Mount
- Da Snoop Dog
- Bent Bridge
Race 7 - Fouchard Racing Benchmark 62 Handicap (1680m)
Selection: Valouri
There is little between the top two. Valouri was just beaten at Grafton when well backed and has drawn barrier 1, so he should get a soft run. Jett Newman rides for Matthew Dunn. The Torque Factor led all the way to win by more than five lengths here last start, but he has drawn wide and that makes it harder to repeat. Carnegie Hill steps up in distance, and Snugg is the long shot.
Selections:
- Valouri
- The Torque Factor
- Carnegie Hill
- Snugg
