We have expert betting tips for racing at Gold Coast on Saturday, which includes 9 races at the premier meeting.
Punters get good value odds for the Queensland meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.
Gold Coast racing tips
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Ichiban will need luck from a wide draw, but the Chris Waller-trained gelding has enough ability to beat this field.
The five-year-old son of Pierro comes off a third placing at Gold Coast, and having experience on the track adds to his appeal.
Take the odds available with bookmakers.
Stake: 1 Unit
Boasting three wins from four starts this preparation is Walsh Bay, who is a five-time winner overall.
The four-year-old daughter of Deep Field owns a win and a placing at Gold Coast, and coming off a win at Eagle Farm is ideal form.
54.5kg is ideal, so punters should be confident.
Stake: 1.5 Units
Dushenka showed good speed to win on debut before struggling at Randwick behind Tempted, who has since won at the top level.
The three-year-old filly by Doubtland has been primed for this run with a trial placing and getting the inside draw works in her favour.
We expect a big return to the races, so include her in picks.
Stake: 2.5 Units
Punters haven’t had much success when backing Kirkeby lately, but he wasn’t far away when finishing third at Eagle Farm last start.
The Chris Waller-trained gelding has more experience than most, and with two placings from three starts at Gold Coast, he likes the track.
It’s an open race, so he’s worth backing.
Stake: 1 Unit
The six-year-old has good form at Gold Coast, and it’s about time he got back to winning form.
The Natalie McCall-trained gelding owns four wins and six placings from 33 starts, and he only needs luck from a wide barrier.
Getting 3kg off his back is enough to take him close.
Stake: 1.5 Units
Boasting four wins from 14 starts is Chief Witness, who needed the fresh up run at Ipswich.
The five-year-old son of Star Witness drops to 50kg for this race, and that’s his biggest asset. He only needs improve slightly to figure in the finish.
Look for a betting move on race day.
Stake: 2 Units
Seeking consecutive wins is Bunker Hut, who won well at Doomben last start in his first attempt in Queensland.
The Michael Freedman-trained son of Savabeel owns seven placings from nine starts over the distance, so his record speaks for itself.
Barrier two is ideal, and he should get every chance in the run.
Stake: 3 Units
Razors was disappointing last time out at Eagle Farm, but we’re prepared to give it another chance based on his previous effort.
The son of Sidestep won at Eagle Farm two back, and a repeat of that effort should be enough to see him go close.
Look for him to be ridden with cover this time, and he could sprint best late.
Stake: 1 Unit
Thelwell is showing good consistency this season, boasting two wins and a last start placing at Gold Coast.
The six-year-old son of Bel Esprit is a four-time winner over the distance, and getting the inside draw with 3kg off his back is ideal.
That could be enough to see him figure in the finish.
Stake: 1 Unit
