Ipswich takes the spotlight in Queensland again this Wednesday, with a seven-race program set to unfold under expected fine conditions.
The card offers a balanced mix of maiden plates, class handicaps, and benchmark contests, and with the rail out +10m across the circuit, punters can anticipate a fair racing surface throughout the day.
Our top selection comes in Race 5, where one of Barry Lockwood’s confident mares looks ready to strike again. With several open fields on the card, there’s genuine appeal in a few each-way plays across the meeting.
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CHICAGO KING (1) presents as a genuine each-way chance in what looks a wide-open maiden to kick off the card.
Although winless from eight starts, his first-up run over 1200m last month showed promise—closing strongly from the rear to finish fourth and suggesting he’s returned in solid order.
A son of Street Boss, he’s previously competed respectably in tougher midweek company in Melbourne over extended distances, so the step up in trip here should suit him well.
| 1. Chicago King (6) J: Jace McMurray 58.5kg l23x4 T: Michael Freedman |
READY FOR ZION (9) shapes as the reliable option in what appears to be another evenly-matched maiden.
The Munce-trained filly showed marked improvement at Doomben two weeks back, where Justin Huxtable gave her a textbook ride—settling off the pace before unleashing a sharp turn of foot at the 200m to grab third.
With two placings now over the 1200m journey, she’s proven at the trip and should benefit from a soft draw and rising fitness. Expect another well-timed run with conditions to suit.
| 9. Ready For Zion (1) J: Justin Huxtable 56kg 2×593 T: Chris & Corey Munce |
PARISIENNE PIPER (9) looks a genuine contender stepping out over more ground.
The four-year-old mare by Stradbroke winner Under The Louvre has had two runs over 1350m this preparation, most recently finishing five lengths off them at Ipswich after covering plenty of extra ground from a wide draw.
Earlier in the year, she proved competitive over the mile at Doomben, and those recent efforts should have her fit and ready for this rise in distance.
With a kinder barrier this time around, she’s likely to roll forward and could prove hard to run down if she gets things her way up front.
| 9. Parisienne Piper (2) J: Jake Bayliss 56.5kg 30×26 T: Brian Wakefield |
PRADO (2) gets another opportunity to bounce back here at his fourth run this prep, despite a below-par showing at Eagle Farm last time out.
The six-year-old son of Extreme Choice was never in the hunt after settling too far back, ultimately finishing over six lengths adrift. Still, his first two runs this campaign were solid, both resulting in minor placings that hinted at better to come.
Drawn wide again, he’ll likely drop out early and look to find cover, which suits his preferred racing pattern. With Anthony Allen sticking aboard, he’s capable of producing a late surge if the tempo up front plays in his favour.
| 2. Prado (8) J: Anthony Allen 60kg 1×330 T: Diane G Murphy |
She was dominant breaking her maiden here three weeks ago, positioning herself nicely in the first half of the field before letting down powerfully to score by 2.6 lengths with plenty in hand.
While this is a step up in grade, the setup is familiar—another three-week freshen and a dry surface that suits her racing style. From a favourable draw, she should get every chance to settle early and produce another strong finish.
| 11. She’s Fashionable (2) J: Cejay Graham 54kg 51 T: Barry Lockwood |
EVERY HEART (6) deserves another look despite a modest first-up showing at Doomben.
The Toronado mare was slow out and forced wide turning for home, yet still managed to finish within 2.7 lengths, thanks to a solid final burst over the last 100m.
It’s possible the 1200m trip was a touch sharp fresh off a break, but it’s worth noting she broke her maiden second-up at Nowra last prep with a strong win.
Now stepping out over more ground and known for her honest performances, she’s one to keep safe—especially if the market overlooks her.
| 6. Every Heart (9) Scratched: | |||
GELATIN (7) adds a layer of intrigue stepping out third-up for Tony Gollan.
The five-year-old son of Snitzel has shown flashes of ability but can be inconsistent. Last start over this track and trip, he was forced to do plenty of work early from a wide draw yet stuck on gamely to finish close-up, suggesting he’s not far off a breakthrough.
While his third-up record isn’t overly convincing, the inside draw this time gives him every chance to settle comfortably and conserve energy for the run home. If he gets the right tempo, he’s capable of figuring in the finish.
| 7. Gelatin (1) J: Angela Jones 59kg 65×64 T: Tony Gollan |