Gold Coast Racing Tips for Friday, May 23rd 2025

We have expert betting tips for racing at Cranbourne on Friday, which includes eight races at the twilight meeting.

Punters get good value horse racing odds for the Queensland meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Gold Coast racing tips

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Race 1. (17:30) Tab We're On Maiden (1400m)

#7 – Leveraged Buyout @ $3.40

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Leveraged Buyout ran sixth on debut at Newcastle, and it’s good to see betting support for him in Queensland.

The Freedman stable doesn’t often miss with their well-backed runners, and the son of Dundeel has more upside than most in this race.

Take the $3.40 before more money comes for him.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 2. (18:00) Margot Mallard 1 Year Memorial BM78 (2213m)

#9 – Bestower @ $3.00

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Consistency is with Bestower, who hit the line nicely last time out at Gold Coast in heavy conditions.

The four-year-old should appreciate the firmer conditions, and she’s overdue a win after consecutive placings.

Carrying 55kg makes her even harder to beat.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 3. (18:30) Magic Millions National 2YO Classic (1000m)

#2 – Prince Tycoon @ $2.30

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Looking to remain unbeaten is Prince Tycoon, who won at Caulfield by a half-length as a $2 chance.

The two-year-old gelding has been given the visitors draw, but his class could shine through against a tricky field.

Blake Shinn riding helps, so he’s worth putting on top.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 4. (19:00) East Coast Electrical BM65 (1800m)

#3 – San Jose Boy @ $5.50

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San Jose Boy owns two wins and three placings from nine starts, including his only start at Gold Coast.

The three-year-old son of Better than Ready ran fifth last time out, but that followed a win at Gold Coast, so having recent winning form here helps.

Money has come for him, so include him in each-way picks.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 5. (19:30) The Donovan Property Specialists C4 (1400m)

#5 – Soul Lady @ $23.00

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Soul Lady ran well for second at Wagga fresh up, and punters get better odds than expected for the four-year-old.

She owns four wins and four placings from 13 starts, and although yet to race against this company, she can handle it.

$23 is a generous offering, so expect a tidy effort.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (20:00) The Notorious Punters Club BM68 (1200m)

#9 – Hellcibell @ $11.00

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Hellcibell owns four wins and four placings from 10 starts, and although her last two starts were only fair, she can bounce back.

The daughter of Hellbent is better on good tracks, so conditions should be ideal, and that could see her best form return.

3kg comes off her back and the odds are too good to ignore.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 7. (20:30) Tab Faster Vision BM78 (1000m)

#2 – Action King @ $4.50

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Each-way value is with Action King, who is already a two-time winner this preparation, including a win at Gold Coast.

The four-year-old son of Harry Angel is bred to be better than average, and he has yet to finish worse than third over 1000m.

Take the each-way odds while they’re available.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 8. (21:00) Tab Maiden (1400m)

#11 – Pensiero @ $14.00

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Pensiero ran third on debut at Ipswich before finishing fifth last time out, which is a good form guide for this race.

She wasn’t too far away in either start, and the daughter of So You Think is always going to improve with racing under her belt.

Getting $14 is generous, so include her in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

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