Gold Coast Poly Race Tips and Preview for Saturday [18/5/2024]

Horse racing returns to Gold Coast Poly on Saturday for an eight-race card, which starts at 12:04pm AEST. Here is our preview of the meeting.

We have harnessed the power of cutting-edge technology to provide data-driven tips for each race at today's meeting at Gold Coast Poly.

We make our Gold Coast Poly tips based on a comprehensive analysis that incorporates historical data, race-day information, and insights from expert tipsters.

This article is part of our free horse racing tips series.

Gold Coast Poly Tips: Our Race-By-Race Guide [18/5/2024]

Let's analyse every race at Gold Coast Poly today using our data-backed tips. The number in brackets alongside each horse's name represents the saddlecloth number of said horse.

Race 1: MEN MATTER JULY 20 MAIDEN PLATE

• Time: 12:04pm
• Distance: 1200m

Our top selection for Race 1 at Gold Coast Poly is Julieta (3), trained by D L Freedman and ridden by Jai Williams. Miss Trustful (5), I'ma Charmer (2), and Butwedid (1) round out our top four chances.

Tips

• Julieta (3)
• Miss Trustful (5)
• I'ma Charmer (2)
• Butwedid (1)

Race 2: LIFEFLIGHT LOTTERIES MAIDEN PLATE

• Time: 12:39pm
• Distance: 1200m

According to our analysis, Cherbourg (2), trained by R H Dart and ridden by Paul Hammersley, is the top pick for Race 2 at Gold Coast Poly. Our top four selections also include Strong Martini (7), Destiny Dalai (3), and I Am Amazes (5).

Tips

• Cherbourg (2)
• Strong Martini (7)
• Destiny Dalai (3)
• I Am Amazes (5)

Race 3: HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY BRUCE MAIDEN HANDICAP

• Time: 1:14pm
• Distance: 1050m

Bennu (8), trained by Ms T Cotsiopoulos and ridden by Andrew Spinks, is our top selection for Race 3 at Gold Coast Poly. Our top four chances are rounded out by Rockinahardplace (2), Matte Black (7), and Vitthal (5).

Tips

• Bennu (8)
• Rockinahardplace (2)
• Matte Black (7)
• Vitthal (5)

Race 4: CURRUMBIN EAGLES FOOTBALL CLUB (BM62)

• Time: 1:49pm
• Distance: 2000m

Based on our research, the Vishan Venkaya-trained Papal Miss (5), with Girish Goomany in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 4 at Gold Coast Poly. We also have Skylon (6), Tropic Sands (2), and Zoomurudi (1) in our top four selections.

Tips

• Papal Miss (5)
• Skylon (6)
• Tropic Sands (2)
• Zoomurudi (1)

Race 5: MEMBERS & MATES GCTC 29 JUNE MAIDEN HANDICAP

• Time: 2:24pm
• Distance: 1540m

Our top selection for Race 5 at Gold Coast Poly is the Gary Doughty-trained Irene's Best (4), ridden by Boris Thornton. Space Journey (7) and Sistine Chapel (10) complete our top three chances.

Tips

• Irene's Best (4)
• Space Journey (7)
• Sistine Chapel (10)

Race 6: TAB WE'RE ON (BM65)

• Time: 2:59pm
• Distance: 1200m

Based on our analysis, the Indiana Turner-trained Tanker (1), with Boris Thornton in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 6 at Gold Coast Poly. Our top four selections also include Lennic (6), Serigala (3), and Almighty Rising (4).

Tips

• Tanker (1)
• Lennic (6)
• Serigala (3)
• Almighty Rising (4)

Race 7: TAB BETS FRIENDS GCTC HANDICAP

• Time: 3:39pm
• Distance: 1100m

Burning Bell (8), trained by A J Edmonds and ridden by Ryan Wiggins, is our top selection for Race 7 at Gold Coast Poly. Our top three chances are completed by The Billionaire (5) and Jamaican Rumba (3).

Tips

• Burning Bell (8)
• The Billionaire (5)
• Jamaican Rumba (3)

Race 8: AQUIS THE HOME OF 2YO SPEED (BM58)

• Time: 4:19pm
• Distance: 1200m

In Race 8 at Gold Coast Poly, our top selection is Pangaea (2), trained by Adam Campton and ridden by Paul Hammersley. Hamilton Brown (7), Fenton (1), and Velvet (12) round out our top four picks.

Tips

• Pangaea (2)
• Hamilton Brown (7)
• Fenton (1)
• Velvet (12)

All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.

Gold Coast Poly Tips Summary for Saturday [18/5/2024]

For your convenience, here's a summary of our selections for each race at Gold Coast Poly on Saturday:

• Race 1: 3-5-2-1
• Race 2: 2-7-3-5
• Race 3: 8-2-7-5
• Race 4: 5-6-2-1
• Race 5: 4-7-10
• Race 6: 1-6-3-4
• Race 7: 8-5-3
• Race 8: 2-7-1-12

Conclusion

This article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate Gold Coast Poly racing tips, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our quality and reliability standards.

All the Gold Coast Poly tips presented here are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Some races may feature fewer than four horses tipped. This can occur due to a variety of factors, such as late scratchings, the overall quality of the field, and track conditions.

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