Ipswich Race 4 - Tab Hcp (Bm58)
SWEET PRETENDER (7) has patchy form but did have excuses last time at the Sunny Coast. Her minor placing three back at Ipswich reads favourably for this, where she was doing her best work late. Expecting a similar effort this time. KHARIF (6) has been ticking along well since knocking off his maiden at Port Macquarie on 15 Aug. Doesn't strike a deep contest this time and only needs to hold his form to be fighting out the finish. PIERTAGA (10) is knocking on the door, unlucky not to strike through last time when missing narrowly. Gets in low at the weights on the quick back-up and is drawn cosy. Can play a role in the finish. THE TORQUE FACTOR (2) couldn't meet expectations last time but should be at his top now and can be kept safe for a minor spot.

Jockey: Jett Newman
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Eased back from Saturday company after finishing last in a Benchmark 65 at Doomben, beaten over 12 lengths after beginning slowly and covering ground. The run prior in NMW grade was also plain, though he again gave away a start. Minor claims only if he begins cleanly.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | BM0-65 | $50,000.00 | Doomben | 1615m | Good 4 | Ryan Houston | 55.5kg | 1:37.36 | 11-10-11 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $91.00 |
| 11/13 | 22/08/2026 | 15 | NMW | $85,000.00 | Doomben | 1600m | Good 4 | Karl Zechner | 54kg | 1:36.11 | 11-10-11 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/13 | 07/08/2026 | 20 | BM0-62 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1666m | Good 4 | Karl Zechner | 59kg | 1:42.08 | 12-12-3 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $19.00 |
| 8/13 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | BM62 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1800m | Soft 7 | Karl Zechner | 59kg | 1:53.75 | 13-7-8 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | BM65 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1400m | Good 4 | Karl Zechner | 57.5kg | 1:23.01 | 9-9-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/06/2026 | 76 | BM65 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Soft 5 | Karl Zechner | 57.5kg | 1:21.28 | 6-5-6 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Good | Candice Woodhouse | 1:02.54 | - | 6 |
| 9.32L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Heavy | Jai Williams | 1:04.79 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Yvette Lewis
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in Benchmark 65 grade at Beaudesert last start, beaten two and a half lengths as a well-supported favourite after racing keenly early and laying in late. His previous Class 1 run at Gold Coast was only fair, but he has placed at his only try at this venue and handles good ground. Top weight and barrier 10 are queries, but he profiles as a genuine place hope.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 20 | BM65 | $28,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1650m | Good 4 | Anthony Allen | 56.5kg | 1:39.33 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 8/12 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | CL1 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1400m | Good 4 | Dan Mcgillivray | 57.5kg | 1:22.81 | 3-3-8 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | BM0-58 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Good 4 | Dan Mcgillivray | 60kg | 1:20.98 | 1-1-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2026 | 161 | BM58 CG | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1200m | Good 4 | Jai Williams | 59.5kg | 1:10.68 | 5-6-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Soft | Dan Mcgillivray | 55kg | 1:03.20 | - | 1 |
| 0.64L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/02/2026 | 349 | BM68 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Ron Stewart | 56kg | 1:26.29 | 3-6-10 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Good | Jake Bayliss | 54kg | 1:03.09 | - | 1 |
| 0.73L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/03/2025 | 140 | OPEN 3 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Good 4 | Robbie Dolan | 54kg | 1:22.38 | 2-4-7 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Mark Du Plessis
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home from well back when fifth at Sunshine Coast last week, beaten just over two lengths in a race where the market gave him respect. Two back he closed off from the rear in a 3yo+ Class 2 at Beaudesert, so the finish has been there even if he has not been winning. Win record is light, but a place is within reach.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 02/10/2026 | 15 | BM0-58 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1600m | Good 4 | Mark Du Plessis | 58.5kg | 1:37.63 | 8-11-5 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 17/09/2026 | 32 | CL2 3U | $28,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1400m | Good 3 | Ross O'sullivan | 56kg | 1:21.57 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/08/2026 | 126 | BM0-58 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1400m | Soft 5 | Mark Du Plessis | 59kg | 1:25.48 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Mark Du Plessis | 51kg | 0:59.74 | - | 1 |
| 2.76L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | CL1 3U | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1400m | Soft 5 | Daniel Moor | 60kg | 1:25.24 | 5-5-9 | 10 |
| 8.9L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 31 | MDN 4U | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1400m | Soft 6 | Mark Du Plessis | 58kg | 1:26.66 | 2-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 26/02/2026 | 22 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1700m | Good 4 | Mark Du Plessis | 58.5kg | 1:43.80 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Soft | Ron Stewart | 52kg | 1:02.19 | - | 3 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chelsea Baker
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after finishing eighth in a 3yo+ Class 2 at Beaudesert, beaten just under nine lengths after settling rearward and receiving a bump in the straight. She was fourth in Benchmark 65 company on the Gold Coast Poly before the break and Chelsea Baker has a solid record on her. Needs to improve sharply to threaten.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/09/2026 | 138 | CL2 3U | $28,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1400m | Good 3 | Chelsea Baker | 54.5kg | 1:21.57 | 7-5-8 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Chelsea Baker | 51.5kg | 0:58.31 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/05/2026 | 22 | BM65 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1540m | Neutral | Frederick Larson | 54.5kg | 1:32.65 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $13.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | BM60 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1800m | Good 4 | Chelsea Baker | 55.5kg | 1:49.74 | 5-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
| 9/12 | 28/03/2026 | 16 | BM60 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1540m | Neutral | Amy Graham | 54.5kg | 1:34.52 | 9-10-9 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/11 | 12/03/2026 | 26 | BM0-60 | $28,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1650m | Soft 5 | Chelsea Baker | 57.5kg | 1:43.67 | 7-4-3 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | BM0-55 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1540m | Neutral | Amy Graham | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 6-5-1 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $3.10 |
| 2/5 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Chelsea Baker | 52kg | 0:57.80 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Boris Thornton
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been close enough in two recent Class 1 runs to be highly competitive in this grade, finishing sixth at Sunshine Coast when beaten two and a half lengths and sixth at Grafton when beaten just over three lengths. Must finish off cleaner than last start, but this sets up well.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 25/09/2026 | 18 | CL1 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1800m | Soft 6 | Boris Thornton | 59kg | 1:54.56 | 3-3-6 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 07/09/2026 | 23 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1600m | Good 4 | Boris Thornton | 59.5kg | 1:36.76 | 8-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2026 | 15 | BM0-58 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1540m | Neutral | Boris Thornton | 58.5kg | 1:33.21 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/11 | 31/07/2026 | 50 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1509m | Soft 6 | Grant Buckley | 59kg | 1:32.05 | 5-5-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $2.45 |
| 2/7 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Heavy | Adam Farragher | 1:01.56 | - | 0 |
| 0.13L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 11/06/2026 | 18 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Gosford | 1600m | Soft 5 | Keagan Latham | 56.5kg | 1:40.77 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/12 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Nowra | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Keagan Latham | 59kg | 1:39.08 | 9-9-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1000m | Good | Adam Farragher | 1:00.74 | - | 0 |
| 3.74L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brandon Lerena
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has the strongest overall profile despite the ugly last-start margin, with her Sunshine Coast run marred by an awkward start, checks and being forced wide before finishing well beaten by 22 lengths. She had also been held up when favourite at Toowoomba two back. Blinkers go on and her distance record makes her the clear winning hope.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | BM0-60 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1800m | Good 4 | Frederick Larson | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 1-1-8 | 4 |
| 21.9L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 12/09/2026 | 10 | BM58 | $22,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1650m | Good 4 | Brandon Lerena | 58kg | 1:41.18 | 4-9-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/09/2026 | 11 | CL1 3U | $38,000.00 | Ipswich | 1700m | Soft 5 | Courtney Bellamy | 55kg | 1:44.07 | 10-9-2 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | BM68 34 | $50,000.00 | Doomben | 1600m | Soft 5 | Taylor Marshall | 53kg | 1:36.46 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/14 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | Qlty 4 | $75,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Good 4 | Georgina Cartwright | 52kg | 1:35.42 | 11-4-2 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/07/2026 | 15 | BM60 | $22,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1640m | Good 4 | Harrison Shaw | 56.5kg | 1:40.94 | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $2.40 |
| 5/7 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 925m | Good | Kelsey Lenton | 51kg | 0:57.33 | - | 3 |
| 3.76L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick | 800m | Good | Kelsey Lenton | 0:46.88 | - | 3 |
| 1.27L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Wayne O'connell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a wide run throughout at Goondiwindi, where he was ninth in a Benchmark 50 and beaten over 14 lengths despite market respect. This is harder than that picnic-grade assignment, though he does receive weight relief. Not quite doing enough.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | BM50 | $10,000.00 | Goondiwindi | 1800m | Good 3 | Reece O'connell | 60kg | 1:48.32 | - | 6 |
| 13.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/4 | 22/08/2026 | 6 | CL3 | $22,500.00 | Toowoomba | 2160m | Good 4 | Sariah Champkin | 53.5kg | 2:18.79 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 16/08/2026 | 15 | CL1 3U | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 2220m | Soft 5 | Karl Zechner | 60kg | 2:22.95 | 6-2-4 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 2175m | Good 4 | Sariah Champkin | 52kg | 2:18.06 | 11-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2026 | 12 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1950m | Soft 5 | Ashley Butler | 54.5kg | 2:07.35 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 12/07/2026 | 9 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 2200m | Soft 5 | Ashley Butler | 55.5kg | 2:20.39 | 10-8-4 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Good | Teaque Gould | 1:01.91 | - | 0 |
| 7.79L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good | Jason Collett | 1:14.25 | - | 0 |
| 7.91L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ashley Butler
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a long neck of winning a Benchmark 55 at Gatton last week after tracking the speed and being run down late by Water Lad. That followed a strong Warwick second when she came from a hopeless position to place. Clear place chance with each-way appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 01/10/2026 | 21 | BM0-55 | $20,000.00 | Gatton | 1400m | Good 4 | Ryan Wiggins | 57kg | 1:24.14 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/14 | 10/09/2026 | 8 | BM0-58 FM | $20,000.00 | Warwick | 1350m | Good 3 | Ashley Butler | 58kg | 1:20.07 | 5-6-2 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | CL1 3U | $38,000.00 | Ipswich | 1700m | Soft 5 | Ashley Butler | 58kg | 1:44.07 | 2-1-8 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $61.00 |
| 8/11 | 19/08/2026 | 26 | CL2 | $38,000.00 | Ipswich | 1680m | Good 4 | Ashley Butler | 54kg | 1:42.43 | 2-4-8 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | BM0-58 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1710m | Soft 5 | Ashley Butler | 57kg | 1:45.13 | 1-1-5 | 10 |
| 7.9L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/07/2026 | 12 | CL1 | $38,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1800m | Good 4 | Ashley Butler | 54kg | 1:50.98 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Boris Thornton | 55kg | 0:59.76 | - | 1 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Good | Amelia Heinrich | 52kg | 1:01.20 | - | 5 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Micheal Hellyer
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth in a Benchmark 55 at Beaudesert last start, beaten five lengths with no obvious excuse after being in contention. His third there two back behind Standlee was more competitive, and he does get weight relief with the winning rider back. Place at best.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 17/09/2026 | 27 | BM0-55 | $28,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1400m | Good 3 | Micheal Hellyer | 57.5kg | 1:22.91 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | BM0-55 | $28,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1400m | Good 4 | Micheal Hellyer | 57.5kg | 1:22.95 | 7-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/14 | 04/08/2026 | 35 | BM0-55 | $20,000.00 | Warwick | 1500m | Good 4 | Micheal Hellyer | 57.5kg | 1:30.27 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/06/2026 | 10 | BM0-58 | $20,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1900m | Heavy 9 | Micheal Hellyer | 57kg | 2:02.55 | 4-3-7 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | BM0-58 | $20,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1500m | Soft 5 | Micheal Hellyer | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 3-1-4 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | BM55 | $22,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1625m | Good 4 | Micheal Hellyer | 58.5kg | 1:41.16 | 2-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Frederick Larson | 53kg | 0:57.94 | - | 6 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 900m | Good | Amy Graham | 0:52.61 | - | 1 |
| 5L | $0.00 |