Q2 PARKLANDS PREVIEW AND TIPS | EXPERT TIPS | MONDAY AUGUST 18TH 2025
Q2 Parklands is set to host a 11 race program on Monday evening with the first to commence at 6:41PM local time. The meeting is headlined by a fifth-grade final featuring the likes of Juniper Rose and Loving Angel.
Best Bets

Jaycin Campbell
LAY: 8. Little Lies (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $5.00)
Not exactly unsure how this race unfolds as there’s multiple runners who could find the front on their best. With this, the logical play is to take on the widest draw and that’s LITTLE LIES (8). She struggled to cross off box four on resumption and will be in the same boat here. Will look to get back to the fence and her chances of that unfolding appear slim.
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3. Bad Boy Red
5. Blanket Game
7. Steve’s Fury
2. Fill My Pockets
Betting Strategy
LAY: 7. Steve’s Fury (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $4.00)
Happy to oppose STEVE’S FURY (7). She was beaten on her merits on resumption over this track and trip. Once again she comes up with a tricky wide draw and will have to be faultless to cross. She doesn’t appear to have the strength to run down opposition.
2. Jalapeno Popper
6. Betty Rose
8. Bella Georgia
1. Oxley Dream Girl
Betting Strategy
BACK: 2. Jalapeno Popper (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $3.00)
JALAPENO POPPER (2) showed great all round ability last start to stretch away and score by six lengths. She rises to the middle distance here and should have the wheels to find the front. The key to this race is where BETTY ROSE (6) gets too. She’s clearly the stronger of the duo; however, is desperate for the fence and might not be able to cross LONE PIPER (3) who wants to veer off on the first corner.
2. Oxley Choice
6. Maroon Legend
7. Annie’s Gift
8. Tote Deor
Betting Strategy
Not a race I’m overly interested in. OXLEY CHOICE (2) has found winning form in recent weeks and is the runner to beat. Unable to jump in at the price due to her racing style. Will require luck in running.
3. Hara’s Indiana
6. Sweet As Sarah
8. Little Lies
4. Born To Race
Betting Strategy
LAY: 8. Little Lies (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $5.00)
Not exactly unsure how this race unfolds as there’s multiple runners who could find the front on their best. With this, the logical play is to take on the widest draw and that’s LITTLE LIES (8). She struggled to cross off box four on resumption and will be in the same boat here. Will look to get back to the fence and her chances of that unfolding appear slim.
2. Sorella
1. Brunswick Jet
7. Gypsy Girl Pearl
6. Del Greco
Betting Strategy
Reluctantly putting this race in the “too hard” basket. BRUNSWICK JET (1) and SORELLA (2) look set to fight out the finish. This race will just come down to how closer BRUNSWICK JET (1) can land because he is the stronger of the pair.
6. Aidan’s Queen
8. Zipping Dalila
7. Sagai Miss
1. Brunswick Flyer
Betting Strategy
Very tricky race with many of these runners drawing the wrong side of the track. BRUNSWICK FLYER (1) and PROFESSOR STARR (3) appear vulnerable with speed rushing across from the likes of AIDAN’S QUEEN (6) and SAGAI MISS (7). ZIPPING DALILA (8) is the stronger of the trio and could come over the top with a clear run.
5. Villain Of Magic
3. Midnight Queen
8. Lucifier’s Gift
1. Instant Cash
Betting Strategy
MIDNIGHT QUEEN (3) lines up for her middle distance debut. She clearly brings the best form to this contest and is crying out for the trip. All the same, she hasn’t been stepping cleanly and will have to get around BLACK ON GOLD (2) who wants to get up the track a touch. VILLAIN OF MAGIC (5) has fitness on his side and could run over the top.
5. Mossy Boots
2. Loving Angel
6. Juniper Rose
1. Greener Pastures
Betting Strategy
Difficult feature race with plenty of early fireworks set to go off. MOSSY BOOTS (5) doesn’t have the early speed and won’t get in the battle early. Came from well off the speed to score last week and is arguably the only runner in this contest who won’t run a bad race. Unsure how a lot of these runners will go off the arm.
2. Javen’s Shot
4. Hara’s Milly
1. Quick Shot
6. Lost Dragon
Betting Strategy
JAVEN’S SHOT (2) makes his Q2 debut. Has been running home well at Capalaba in recent weeks. Drawn to get a lovely drop on QUICK SHOT (1), HARA’S MILLY (4) and LOST DRAGON (6) who will all contest the lead. Can pick a few off in the second half of the race.
4. Gattlin Glass
1. Go Seek Izra
3. Nope Rope
8. Glen’s Wish
Betting Strategy
BACK: 4. Gattlin Glass (WIN) for 1 unit (Rated at $10.00)
GATTLIN GLASS (4) came from last to score last week in this grade defeating a similar field. There’s plenty of speed engaged here and up to four dogs could lead this race. GATTLIN GLASS (4) will be out the back smoking his pipe and will look to motor home in the second half. Worth a speck at the price.
7. Serrai
5. Jonty’s Golden
2. Zipping Adeline
8. Crazy George
Betting Strategy
BACK: 7. Serrai (WIN) for 3 units (Rated at $2.00)
SERRAI (7) finds the weakest masters race she has contested in quite some time. There doesn’t appear to be bucket loads of early speed engaged which should see her race in the first two early. From there, once she gets sight of the arm her class should come to the table.