In a wide-betting $200,000 Ipswich Cup, we think up-and-coming Scone trainer Paul Messara can get the chocolates with Obvious Choice.

His last 2 efforts rate very well and the extra distance shouldn't be a concern - in fact it might help Brad Pengelly settle him a little closer in the run. The well-travelled but extremely consistent Macknuckle looks the main danger, as he'll be suited around the tight Ipswich circuit.

IPSWICH CUP (2150m)
OUR LUKAS	4.60
OBVIOUS CHOICE	4.80
MACKNUCKLE	6.50
IMVULA	8.00
VELOCE BELLA	14.0
FAST FUTURE	14.0
SPHENOPHYTA	16.0
CAPE BRETON	17.0
Final field - Quote others - Prices subject to change

Tomorrow's charity bet

Each week the Smartbet Club places a free $50 bet for charity on its best bet of the day around Australia. We're now punting for a new cause, details of which will appear in the Friday Alert shortly.

Shoot Out was given no hope by Dan Griffin last week, so our charity bank balance remains on $312.50. Maxisun (Ipswich Race 6) is our best bet of the day tomorrow.

The Queensland winter carnival is winding down for another year but there's still a few highlights on the calendar.

We return to Eagle Farm next Saturday for the final Group 1 of the carnival: the $500,000 Winter Stakes for fillies and mares.

Then on Saturday 27 June the Sunshine Coast hosts its annual feature race day including the $200,000 Caloundra City Cup and $175,000 Glasshouse Handicap.

As usual, we'll be oncourse every Saturday at the Gold Coast Turf Club to take your bets - either in person or via our freecall telephone service 1800 233 836.

TRIVIA QUESTION

Be the first Smartbet Club member to answer the following question correctly and receive a free $50 bet!

Name the horse that won 3 consecutive Eye Liner Stakes in 2000-2.

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