{"id":89384,"date":"2026-08-13T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=89384"},"modified":"2026-08-13T13:46:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T03:46:35","slug":"ipswich-best-bets-friday-august-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/08\/ipswich-best-bets-friday-august-14\/","title":{"rendered":"Ipswich Best Bets \u2013 Friday, August 14"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wrap up the working week with our Friday best bets at Ipswich, highlighting the key runners to help you find an edge!<\/p>\n\n\n

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pswich: Race 3 \u2013 BM65 Handicap (2150m) <\/div>\n
No. 8 Makamae <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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MAKAMAE (8)<\/strong> is an intriguing runner stepping out on a quick five-day backup.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She laid out under pressure on the Sunshine Coast last week to run second in the end, and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0clear\u00a0she\u2019s\u00a0pulled up\u00a0just fine\u00a0this step up to\u00a02000m.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A winner over this journey previously and likely to appreciate some cut in the\u00a0track,\u00a0she appeals\u00a0against a few tired horses.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ipswich R3 – Fertpro Hcp (Bm65)<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Makamae (1)<\/span>
J: Brandon Lerena<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
13052<\/span>T: Stephen Sutherland<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Sunshine Coast on August 9 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Lord Protector with 56kg at $2.70. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Sunshine Coast on August 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Big Ticket Boy with 55kg at $3.10. Back in form and on the five-day back-up looks very tough to beat.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 13\/08\/2026 10:18:51 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n Bet Now: Ipswich Race 3<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Ipswich: Race 5 \u2013 BM65 Handicap (1666m) <\/div>\n
No. 2 Flying Bat <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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FLYING BAT (2)<\/strong> sticks to the mile for Allan Chau and connections.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The son to Flying Artie was placed over the same journey at Eagle Farm two back, before resuming off a five-week break at\u00a0Doomben\u00a0where he was clearly out of his depth a couple of weeks ago.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He\u00a0gets in\u00a0better off at the weights here thanks to the claim and has scope for some improvement on less of a turnaround. Some added wet track form is also a plus.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ipswich R5 – Seven News Hcp (Bm65)<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Flying Bat (8)<\/span>
J: Mckenzie Apel<\/span> 61kg<\/span><\/div>
41138<\/span>T: Allan Chau<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Last start ran last of 8 at Doomben on August 5 over 1650m, 6 len behind Wounder carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Eagle Farm on July 1 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind June carrying 52kg at $10. Best form stacks up nicely so he deserves another chance.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 13\/08\/2026 10:18:52 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n Bet Now: Ipswich Race 5<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Ipswich: Race 6 \u2013 BM65 Handicap (1350m) <\/div>\n
No. 2 Don\u2019tcha Think <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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DON\u2019TCHA THINK (2)\u00a0<\/strong>resumes for\u00a0Team Archibald off a pair of handy trials leading in.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The seven-year-old to\u00a0So You Think was competitive last time in work in Brisbane and was runner-up here at his first look at the track in late February.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He\u2019s\u00a0missed the cash only once from five first-up assignments and only needs some early luck from a tricky gate to feature.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ipswich R6 – Great Northern Hcp (Bm65)<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Don’Tcha Think (14)<\/span>
J: Ben Thompson<\/span> 60kg<\/span><\/div>
5618x<\/span>T: Annabel & Rob Archibald<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm70 April 18 over 1600m, 4 len behind Ocean Zar with 57.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Tamworth Bm82 January 22 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Chandon Star with 55kg at $3.40. Good fresh performer who can win with luck from the poor alley.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 13\/08\/2026 10:18:52 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n Bet Now: Ipswich Race 6<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Ipswich: Race 7 \u2013 Class 1 Plate (1200m) <\/div>\n
No. 5 Starlightning <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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STARLIGHTNING (5)<\/strong> is an each-way chance to wrap up the day.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tony Gollan\u2019s gelding was an\u00a0impressive\u00a0winner on debut on the Gold Coast, before a flat-footed effort on the Sunshine Coast saw him finish just outside the money.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether he was wanting further is the query, but he gets\u00a01200m\u00a0on Friday and every\u00a0opportunity\u00a0from the inside alley.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ipswich R7 – Tempus Two Plate (C1)<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Starlightning (1)<\/span>
J: Bella Youngberry<\/span> 60kg<\/span><\/div>
14<\/span>T: Tony Gollan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
14.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
3.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.6 len at Gold Coast on July 4 over 1015m defeating Emphatique carrying 56kg at $3.50. Second-up 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast on July 26 over 1000m, 2 len behind Rhetoric with 58.5kg at $5.50. Lightly raced gelding who deserves another chance.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 13\/08\/2026 10:18:52 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Wrap up the working week with our Friday best bets at Ipswich, highlighting the key runners to help you find an edge! pswich: Race 3 \u2013 BM65 Handicap (2150m) No. 8 Makamae MAKAMAE (8) is an intriguing runner stepping out on a quick five-day backup.\u00a0\u00a0 She laid out under pressure on the Sunshine Coast last week to run second in the end, and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0clear\u00a0she\u2019s\u00a0pulled up\u00a0just fine\u00a0this step up to\u00a02000m.\u00a0 A winner over this journey previously and likely to appreciate some cut in the\u00a0track,\u00a0she appeals\u00a0against a few tired horses.\u00a0 Ipswich R3 – Fertpro Hcp (Bm65) Open Race time:  8. 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