Toowoomba (QLD) horses tips & previews

15 Nov, 2:04 am AEDT

One race at a time: field, form guide and win/place odds for Toowoomba (QLD), with capture times on every price.

Meeting — Sat 14 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Sat, 14 NovToowoomba (QLD)Change

Race 6 — Sub-Zero Airconditioning Mdn Plate 1100m · jumps Sat 14 Nov, 9:24 pm AEDT

Race preview

Toowoomba's 9:24 pm Maiden Plate over 1100m shapes as a genuine puzzle on soft ground. On The Cusp sits shortest in the market, followed by Vickers Vimy and Portnova, with Troy Boy fourth. The track is playing soft five with showers present. On The Cusp has early form—two trials and a pair of starts at Toowoomba itself—but has yet to hit the line in anger, posting a rating of 100 from the form guide. Vickers Vimy, a $55k purchase, is a first-starter off an impressive trial win at Deagon, rated 87, and looks primed. Troy Boy has shown consistency across five starts without the breakthrough, most recently fading at Toowoomba over 870m on heavy ground. The speed setup suggests Mishani Honour and Troy Boy will lead, with On The Cusp and Serene Legacy off the pace.

Vickers Vimy commands attention here. The gelding arrives with a solid trial victory and sits drawn to get a conservative run in barrier 1 under Nozi Tomizawa. David Vandyke's record suggests this is a trainer doing the business with his runners, though the combo has run cold of late. On The Cusp shapes as the day's puzzle. It boasts an impressive recent trial at the track and maps perfectly off the pace, but the form suggests it hasn't worked out yet after two Toowoomba starts. Troy Boy, under Ryan Wiggins for Kristie Clark-Peoples, is where the value might sit. The jockey and trainer combo are outperforming expectations by 150 per cent, and while his strike-rate sits at just 10 per cent, he drew barrier 2 and ran a strong third here last time on heavier ground—just five lengths from the winner.

Make Me Shine presents as the bolter. Trained by Pat W Webster—a stable firing at 11 per cent with 100 runners—it holds early speed, a genuine advantage at Toowoomba. From barrier 9 it faces a task, but its recent form line reads 2-5-5-4, suggesting consistency. Portnova comes off a break and warmed up in trials; its trainer is running at 34 per cent strike-rate and holds positive form momentum. The risks are plain: this is a maiden field where nothing has broken through, and the soft track will test acceleration. On The Cusp and Vickers Vimy sit favourites for sound reason, but Troy Boy at the odds offers the edge.

Race notes

3Y MDN-SW,3yo,Maiden
SOFT5
Showers
10 runners

Shortest win price

On The Cusp (9)

2.70

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

1Make Me Shine

Midfield

10Portnova

Firststart

7Daddys Maggie
5Vickers Vimy
8Mishani Passion
13Waiuta Belle

Offpace

9On The Cusp
11Serene Legacy

Leader

2Mishani Honour
4Troy Boy

Make Me Shine · Positive
Profitable Trainer
Stable runners going at 11% POT in L100 Runners
Mishani Honour · Negative
Gave ground LS
Faded towards the finish last time out
Troy Boy · Negative
Trainer Career
Trainer Career S/R is 10%
Vickers Vimy · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1Make Me ShineJ: Karl Zechner·T: Pat W Webster958kg2 5 5 41: 0-0-0$19.00$3.70

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ipswich
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

4Toowoomba925m30 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(8)5.5L
5Ipswich1100m3 July 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · GOOD44.5L
5Toowoomba925m23 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)8.2L
2Toowoomba650m2 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)5.9L

Insights

Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 11% POT in L100 Runners
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Blinkers On
Positive
Trainer has opted for the Blinkers on, take note
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Fronting up for second campaign (19-weeks). Failed to stamp himself on the race at Ipswich debut 3 Jul. Learnt plenty there. More a minor money chance here.

ILB

Resuming after break. Odds of $10.00 and moved ahead of some to finish 5th last time at Ipswich and having second career run. Will need everything to go right.

Far from disgraced, finishing fifth, on his debut over this trip at Ipswich at 9-1 in July; returns from a layoff; now knows what is expected of him; a possible player.

RSIS

Back from a break. Was 9/1 and showed some merit late when 5th last start at Ipswich and having second race start.

2Mishani HonourJ: Olivia Kendal·T: Donna Stanbridge558kg4 5 9 5 96: 0-0-1$26.00$4.00

Career

6: 0-0-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating20%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-1
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Doomben
1: 0-0-0
Track Gold Coast
1: 0-0-0
Track Ipswich
1: 0-0-0
Distance 800m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
4: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 0-0-1

Last starts

9Doomben1200m3 Nov 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD47.06L
5Stanthorpe1200m17 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD38.09L
9Warwick800m24 Sept 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD38.96L
5Gold Coast1200m4 Apr 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · GOOD43.3L
4Ipswich1200m14 Mar 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · GOOD43.6L
3Dalby1100m3 Mar 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · GOOD45L
2Beaudesert900m12 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial1.5L
4Deagon1050m20 Jan 2026 · Barrier Trial14.5L

Insights

Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Sent out $101 when unable to threaten at Doomben. Hope for exotics only.

ILB

Started at $101.00 and faded away to finish 9th last time at Doomben. Will be positive in the run early. Rather have another day.

Six-race maiden though does have a third place to his name; ninth of ten beaten 7l at Doomben over 6f (maiden) last week; a few rivals look in good form so makes little appeal.

RSIS

Was 100/1 and couldn't maintain the pace when 9th last run at Doomben. Will be positive in the run early.

3TheboogeymanScratched9––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed50%

Comments

AAP

Honest performance without menacing winner at Barcaldine at second appearance. Switching to 1100m. This looks a deeper race.

ILB

Competitive effort when 2nd last start at Barcaldine. Been in the money each start this campaign.

RSIS

Competitive effort when 2nd last time at Barcaldine. Been in the top three each attempt recently.

4Troy BoyJ: Ryan Wiggins·T: Kristie Clark-Peoples258kg6 6 5 2 35: 0-1-1$16.00$3.70

Career

5: 0-1-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed20%
Rating40%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-1
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-0-1
Track Warwick
2: 0-1-0
Track Ipswich
1: 0-0-0
Distance 800m
3: 0-1-0
Distance 870m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
3: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-1
Going Soft
1: 0-1-0

Last starts

3Toowoomba870m24 Oct 2026 · MDN-SW · HEAVY95.14L
2Warwick800m10 Oct 2026 · MDN · SOFT50.36L
5Warwick800m24 Sept 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD36.93L
6Sunshine Coast Poly Track1000m15 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)7.7L
6Toowoomba1200m11 Apr 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · GOOD411.5L
3Sunshine Coast Poly Track850m31 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)0.9L
6Ipswich800m20 Mar 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · GOOD45.1L
4Sunshine Coast Poly Track850m5 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(9)8.8L

Insights

Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 10%
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 150%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 21%
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 2
Wet To Dry
Negative
Coming from a wet to dry (Heavy 8 to Good 4) track may prove difficult
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Just missed at Warwick 10 Oct. Slogged away behind the dominant winner this venue. Drawn to get a conservative run. Commands attention here.

ILB

Did well to finish 3rd beaten by more than 5L last run here and has a good draw. Has some claims.

Stepped up on his last two starts; just over 5l third here over 4½f (maiden) three weeks ago.

RSIS

Good performance to run into 3rd last run here and will try to take advantage of the draw. Ryan Wiggins and Kristie Clark-Peoples have a good working relationship. Betting is the best guide.

5Vickers VimyJ: Nozi Tomizawa·T: David Vandyke158kg1$3.30$1.38

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

1Deagon1200m30 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(9)-0.8

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
On Debut
Positive
First race start

Comments

AAP

Trials (1:1-0-0). $55k purchase. Out of a placed mare. Indicated some ability with solid trial victory. Nice gate. Forward type and primed to run a big race.

ILB

Debutant 3yo by Better Than Ready for trainer David Vandyke and drawn well. Success in a barrier trial at Deagon on Oct 30th. Watch for a sign in the market.

Related to 6f winner Kenny The Baker; from a powerful stable; already gelded; can give it a good shot as some good aspects to his profile.

RSIS

First appearance at the races 3yo by Better Than Ready for David Vandyke and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Watch early betting.

6CoolazcanbeScratched5––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
Early Speed20%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Insights

Increased Dist
Positive
Distance rise from last start

Comments

AAP

Ridden back and never a factor at Gatton second-up. Usually gets back. Others with more appeal.

ILB

Backs up quickly. Odds of $18.00 and clearly outclassed when 7th last run at Gatton but stepping back up in trip.

RSIS

Backs up quickly. Was 17/1 and unsatisfactory performance when 7th last start at Gatton but going back up in trip.

7Daddys MaggieJ: Colleen Krahnen·T: M A Kropp456kg21: 0-1-0$31.00$4.60

Career

1: 0-1-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed20%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Charleville
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
1: 0-1-0

Last starts

2Charleville1000m3 Nov 2026 · 2UP MDN-SW · SOFT0.58L

Insights

Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -29% POT in their L100 Races
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 12% POT in L100 Runners
Raceday Experience
Positive
Wiser for debut run
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Highly encouraging debut performance at Charleville 3 Nov when supported. Solid opening effort though this is a different kettle of fish.

ILB

In the money when 2nd last run at Charleville and having second race start. Large claim helps. Gets a chance against these.

Just held on her debut (5f, Charleville) at 7-4 11 days ago; progress needed on this second career run.

RSIS

Ran 2nd last run at Charleville and was on debut last time. Large claim helps. Has a good chance.

8Mishani PassionJ: Brandon Lerena·T: Beau Gorman856kg5 4 4 3$26.00$4.20

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

3Deagon1050m30 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(9)10.6L
4Doomben840m6 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)3.4L
4Toowoomba925m27 Jan 2026 · Barrier Trial5.8L
5Doomben840m23 Sept 2025 · Barrier Trial5.4L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Still Learning
Negative
No race experience
Wet To Dry
Negative
Coming from a wet to dry (Heavy 8 to Good 4) track may prove difficult

Comments

AAP

Trials (4:0-0-1). Latest trial was reasonable but strikes a tough race. Hard to dive into on debut.

ILB

Initial appearance 3yo by The Mission for trainer Beau Gorman. Interesting to see the tongue tie go on for the first time. Market as guide.

First start under rules for this three-year-old daughter of The Mission; must be respected.

RSIS

Beau Gorman 3yo by The Mission on debut. Interesting gear change of tongue strap on first time. Placed 3rd in a trial at Deagon on Oct 30th.

9On The CuspJ: Kenji Yoshida·T: R G Lipp656kg1 1 2 2 12: 0-2-0$2.70$1.30

Career

2: 0-2-0

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
Early Speed20%
Rating100%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-1-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Toowoomba
2: 0-2-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-2-0
Distance 870m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1050m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
1: 0-1-0

Last starts

1Toowoomba925m30 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(8)-2
2Toowoomba1050m1 Aug 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD40.1L
2Toowoomba870m18 July 2026 · 2Y MDN · SOFT54.1L
1Dalby800m14 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)-0.1
1Toowoomba925m23 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)-0.5
2Toowoomba650m21 Oct 2025 · Barrier Trial1.6L

Insights

Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 11%
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Back for second campaign (15-weeks). In the minors on debut last campaign while warmed up with an impressive trial. Right in the mix again fresh.

ILB

Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Competed in a tight contest last run at this track. Won a trial at Toowoomba Inner Track on Oct 30th. Will show up at the business end.

Beaten a short head when second in August; lightly raced with this just her third appearance; others more persuasive given the form of her last race isn't working out well.

RSIS

Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Missed by a narrow margin last run at this venue. Won a trial at Toowoomba Inner Track on Oct 30th. Tough competitor.

10PortnovaJ: Montanna Savva·T: Michael Nolan1056kg2 2 5 62: 0-1-0$6.50$2.15

Career

2: 0-1-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-1-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Gold Coast
1: 0-1-0
Track Ipswich
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-1-0

Last starts

6Toowoomba925m30 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(8)8.8L
5Ipswich1100m3 July 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · GOOD42.3L
2Gold Coast1000m20 June 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · SOFT52.4L
2Toowoomba650m2 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)2.2L

Insights

Hot Trainer
Positive
Michael G Nolan in good form, out performing market 51%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 34% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 19%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Kicks off second campaign (19-weeks). In the minors at Gold Coast on debut last campaign while warmed up with 2 trials. Looking for more from this filly this time in.

ILB

First up from a break of 19 weeks and improved to place when 2nd beaten by just short of 2 1/2L first up last preparation at Gold Coast. Could feature here.

Creditable fifth at Ipswich four months ago; lightly raced (this just her third race); has had some time off.

RSIS

Resuming and ran on when 2nd resuming last preparation at Gold Coast. Unplaced in multiple trials. Watch the betting.

11Serene LegacyJ: Sariah Champkin·T: Darren P Bell356kg1 7 41: 0-0-0$9.00$2.60

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Doomben
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

4Toowoomba925m30 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(8)7.7L
7Doomben1200m17 June 2026 · 2YF MDN-SW · SOFT76.2L
1Toowoomba925m2 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)-2.3

Insights

Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 2731%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 5% POT in L100 Runners
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Kicks off second campaign (21-weeks). Unremarkable debut performance at Doomben at double-figure odds 17 Jun. Monitor betting.

ILB

Racing fresh after a break. Odds of $20.00 and faded to finish 7th last start at Doomben but fitter for debut run. Gets some weight taken off. Considering others.

Held on her debut at Doomben in June seeming green; layoff to overcome; hard to see her getting off the mark second time up.

RSIS

First run back after a break. At 19/1 struggled with the pace when 7th last run at Doomben but fitter for debut run. Goes down in weight.

12Storm PetalScratched7––––

Career

5: 0-0-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-1
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Ipswich
1: 0-0-1
Track Toowoomba
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Distance 800m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1000m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1110m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
4: 0-0-2
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

7Doomben1110m16 Sept 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD44.69L
3Gold Coast1000m28 Aug 2026 · 3Y MDN · GOOD47.7L
6Toowoomba1110m15 Aug 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD45.2L
5Gold Coast1000m25 July 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · SOFT55.2L
2Gold Coast850m14 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)0.4L
3Ipswich800m6 Apr 2026 · 2Y MDN · GOOD42.4L
2Gold Coast850m27 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)0.5L

Insights

Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 39% lower than Career Avg.

Comments

AAP

Ex Peter Robl. Trained here now. Started $51 when safely held in Maiden company at Doomben. Can make a positive start for new trainer.

ILB

Freshened up. Underwhelming when 7th last start at Doomben. Shows good early pace. First start for a new trainer.

Out of the frame (beaten 4½l in seventh) at Doomben two months ago; stepped up on her last two starts; first start for new stable; others are preferred.

RSIS

Back from a let up. Uncompetitive when 7th last time at Doomben. Should muster plenty of early toe. Racing for a new trainer.

13Waiuta BelleJ: Anthony Allen·T: Brent Gray756kg3$12.00$3.20

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed50%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

3Deagon650m30 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(9)0.6L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Hot Jockey
Positive
Anthony Allen in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 20%
Watch Betting
Negative
If supported, follow in
Wet To Dry
Negative
Coming from a wet to dry (Heavy 8 to Good 4) track may prove difficult

Comments

AAP

Trials (1:0-0-1). Out of an unraced three-quarter-sister to G1 winner Laser Hawk. Solid performance when placed in only Deagon trial. Follow betting leads.

ILB

3yo by Jonker having initial appearance for trainer Brent Gray. Fitter for a trial at Deagon on Oct 30th. Betting is the best guide.

First time on the track; sibling of Little Iffy (5½f winner); respected with signs of encouragement in profile.

RSIS

3yo first starter sired by Jonker for Brent Gray. Placed 3rd in a trial at Deagon on Oct 30th.

Odds correct as at Sat 14 Nov, 9:30 pm AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Sat 31 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 7 races
Sat 24 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 7 races
Sat 17 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 6 races
Sat 3 Oct, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races
Sat 26 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 10 races
Sat 12 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 6 races
Sat 5 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races