Ipswich Cup Day 2025 is shaping up to be one for the history books, with big names, local legends, and plenty of value-packed racing on the card. West Bremer Radio’s racing preview, hosted by Rowan Anderson and featuring local form guru Jason “The Guru” Lawson, offered expert insight into the horses to watch, with a few bold predictions along the way.
💥 The Undercard – Big Names, Bigger Opportunities
🏇 Race 8 – Eyeliner Stakes
- Anderson’s tip: Harbour Master at $14 — second-up specialist with Bailey Wheeler aboard.
- Lawson’s pick: Zoustyle’s half-brother Xidaki, who drops in class from elite group races.
- Both agree: Devastate (trained by Tony Gollan) is well placed at $14.
🏇 Race 9 – Gai Waterhouse Classic
- Both experts agreed: Kin, trained by James Cummings and ridden by Angela Jones, is primed for a breakthrough win at $6.50.
- Value play: Hermanita for Chris and Corey Munce – a consistent performer at the distance and track, each-way chance at long odds.
🎯 Early Race Insights
- Race 1: Anderson likes Preeminence ($5), while Lawson backs Run With The Tide ($4.50), noting Ipswich’s strong leader bias under 1350m.
- Race 2: He-Man is a popular pick, but Lawson warns about a lack of pace and tips Quothquan ($7) as a strong each-way play.
- Race 3: The Right Way (Barrier 15, $9) is Anderson’s roughie, while Bestower is Lawson’s more measured pick.
🏆 Race 7 – The Ipswich Cup (2150m)
Jake Bayliss will be chasing his first Ipswich Cup title aboard Warp Speed, the 8-year-old gelding firming in from $16 to $11. Bayliss and his manager turned down three other rides to back the son of Star Witness, suggesting confidence in a late swoop.
But Lawson’s top pick is Diablo Bolt, to be ridden by Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Robbie Dolan, and trained by Annabel Neasham. At $5.50, with strong soft-track form and a dream draw in barrier 5, it’s the one to beat.
“It ticks a lot of boxes,” Lawson said. “Track form, weight, and a lethal trainer-jockey combo.”
Other contenders include:
- Miss Jolene (60kg topweight, class drop)
- Dark Destroyer (NZ visitor and former Ipswich winner)
- Red Wave (2024 champion, but underwhelming form in recent starts)
🧠 Headline Predictions
When asked for their post-race headlines:
- Anderson tipped a fairytale: “Jakey Bayliss wins the Ipswich Cup aboard Warp Speed.”
- Lawson stayed pragmatic: “Tony Gollan dominates Cup Day with multiple winners.”
With several favourites and in-form roughies across the card, 2025’s Ipswich Cup Day promises to be a thrilling celebration of regional racing, skill, and strategy — with more than a few surprises in store.
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