While yet to break through for a win, the gelding has shown ability on good tracks and is well-weighted. The inside barrier draw is advantageous at Cairns, and the quick backup suggests fitness. The 1400m is a query, but overall profile indicates a strong winning chance.
Queensland · Tuesday 30 September 2025
Cairns tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Cairns. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Ladbrokes Spring Hosted Pots Mdn Hcp
LECONFIELD brings consistency and a strong record at both the track and distance. However, the top weight of 60kg is a concern, especially given the lack of wins. The wider barrier draw may also be challenging at Cairns. Overall, a solid place chance but the win might be elusive.
OUTONO is a lightly raced gelding with potential for improvement. The inside barrier draw is a significant advantage at Cairns, and the recent gear change could spark improvement. However, the lack of placings and unproven ability at the distance are concerns. An each-way chance at best.
FLOURISH offers value with consistent recent form and a light weight. The mare has been knocking on the door with placings in her last 4 starts, and the gear changes could spark further improvement. However, the lack of wins and unproven track record at Cairns are concerns. The wide barrier is also a negative at this track.
- 1st1LeconfieldL Morrison$1.40
- 2nd2OutonoChris Meehan$5.00
- 3rd5FlourishMs A Thomson$10.00
- 4th4UrisJackson Murphy$8.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Leconfield | 4 | L Morrison | O Chillemi | 60kg | $1.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Outono | 1 | Chris Meehan | A G Malliff | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Flourish | 7 | Ms A Thomson | A G Malliff | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Uris | 2 | Jackson Murphy | A G Malliff | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Love Wrap | 5 | Ivo Fry | R J Miller | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Secret Skyfall | 3 | Nathan Thomas | Matthew McGuire | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Lichfield Angel | 6 | A G Malliff | 55kg |
Babinda Electrics Mdn Hcp
The inside barrier draw is a significant advantage at Cairns, especially for a horse with early speed. While yet to win, her recent form suggests she's ready to break through. The slight distance increase shouldn't pose an issue given her running style.
Talk Dirty shows promise with an improving form line and a good barrier draw that suits the Cairns track. While yet to place, the gelding's consistent performance on soft tracks is encouraging. The main concerns are the unproven distance and top weight, but as a lightly raced 3yo, there's potential for significant improvement.
The gelding's experience at similar distances is a plus, and his potential early speed could be advantageous at Cairns. However, the top weight and wider barrier are significant hurdles to overcome.
The class drop from previous starts is significant, and as a lightly raced 3yo, there's potential for improvement. However, the long spell and top weight are concerns.
- 1st3Talk DirtyRyan Wiggins$4.20
- 2nd8Sheza BarbarossaL Morrison$11.00
- 3rd2Mr OreoChris Meehan$6.50
- 4th5Amber AffairAidan Holt$2.25
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Talk Dirty | 4 | Ryan Wiggins | Bodine Bailey | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 8 | Sheza Barbarossa | 2 | L Morrison | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Mr Oreo | 5 | Chris Meehan | F J Wieland | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Amber Affair | 1 | Aidan Holt | Rhein Sewell | 57kg | $2.25 |
| 5th | 1 | Bold Santos | 7 | Sean Cormack | Graham R Hughes | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 6 | French Dragon | 3 | Jackson Murphy | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 7 | We Us ''n'' Co | 6 | Adam Sewell | L E Smerdon | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Secret Skyfall | 8 | Nathan Thomas | Matthew McGuire | 58kg |
All Construction Approvals (Bm68)
Colours Of Autumn brings strong recent form into this race, with a win and place in her last two starts. While she has limited experience at Cairns, her improving form and weight advantage give her a solid chance to overcome the midfield draw.
Arctic Bear presents as a strong contender with consistent form and a good win rate. His recent victory and strong record on good tracks are positive indicators. While carrying top weight and drawn midfield, his proven ability at the distance and current form make him a serious threat in this field.
Indefinite comes into this race with good recent form, including a win in his last start. His consistent performance record and favorable weight give him a solid chance. While the wide draw and limited experience at Cairns are concerns, his strong record on good tracks makes him a contender in this field.
Olympic Korchnoi represents value in this field despite recent poor form. His experience and proven record at Cairns give him an outside chance. While the top weight and wide draw are significant hurdles, his ability to carry weight and potential for improvement make him an interesting longshot for value-seeking punters.
- 1st3Colours Of AutumnSean Cormack$1.60
- 2nd1Olympic KorchnoiLauren Guernier$31.00
- 3rd6ListentozouKrysten Swaffer$16.00
- 4th2Arctic BearChris Meehan$7.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Colours Of Autumn | 2 | Sean Cormack | O Chillemi | 58kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Olympic Korchnoi | 7 | Lauren Guernier | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 61kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Listentozou | 5 | Krysten Swaffer | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Arctic Bear | 4 | Chris Meehan | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Indefinite | 6 | Aidan Holt | S J Royes | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Eclipsion | 3 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| Scr | 7 | Call Me Hilton | 1 | Adam Sewell | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 54kg |
Mitchell Food Agency Hcp
Missile Thunder brings strong credentials to this race with an excellent record at Cairns over 950m. Despite the top weight, his consistency and proven ability on good tracks make him a standout. The fast predicted tempo should suit his front-running style, and his recent form suggests he's ready to fire.
Bloomin' Ripper comes into this race with consistent recent form and a good record at the track and distance. The lightweight and inside barrier are advantages, and her ability on good tracks is proven. While facing a slight class rise, she has the potential to challenge the top picks.
Saturday Vibes presents as a strong contender with an excellent record at Cairns over 950m. The lightweight and inside barrier draw are significant advantages. While first-up from a spell, his strong fresh record and proven ability on good tracks make him a genuine threat to the top pick.
While his recent form is concerning, he has a decent record at the track and the lightweight could see a marked improvement first-up.
- 1st1Missile ThunderLauren Guernier$4.60
- 2nd6Bloomin'' RipperTyler Leslight$3.70
- 3rd3Spirit MeisterJackson Murphy$21.00
- 4th7Ruby ChicksAdam Sewell$18.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Missile Thunder | 4 | Lauren Guernier | F J Wieland | 61.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Bloomin'' Ripper | 2 | Tyler Leslight | Sharlee Hoffman | 54kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 3 | Spirit Meister | 5 | Jackson Murphy | R J Miller | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Ruby Chicks | 3 | Adam Sewell | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Loud Noise | 6 | Krysten Swaffer | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 54.5kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 4 | Ali''s Jab | 7 | Wanderson D''Avila | M A Dale | 54kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Saturday Vibes | 1 | Sean Cormack | S Massingham | 54kg |
Barrier Reef Business Brokers (Bm55)
Melanin brings strong consistent form into this race, with a good record at the distance and on good tracks. The horse's on-pace running style should suit Cairns' track characteristics. While carrying top weight is a concern, the overall profile suggests Melanin is well-positioned to overcome this and secure a win.
Al Ras Blues shows consistent form and has valuable experience at Cairns. The horse's on-pace style should suit the track, and the addition of a tongue tie could bring improvement. While the top weight is a challenge, the overall profile suggests Al Ras Blues will be competitive in this field.
The Cops enters this race with strong recent form, including a win and a placing. With a good record at Cairns and on similar track conditions, plus a weight advantage, The Cops has potential to perform well. The main concern is the step up in distance, but the overall profile suggests the horse can be competitive.
Innovates presents as a value option with recent form improvement and a favorable weight and barrier draw. While unproven at Cairns and over this distance, the horse's potential for improvement and the race conditions could see Innovates outperform expectations.
- 1st1Al Ras BluesAidan Holt$4.40
- 2nd3InnovatesJackson Murphy$4.80
- 3rd2MelaninL Morrison$6.00
- 4th8PiccapeppaWanderson D''Avila$15.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Al Ras Blues | 6 | Aidan Holt | Rhein Sewell | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | Innovates | 2 | Jackson Murphy | R J Miller | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Melanin | 1 | L Morrison | Maria Potiris | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Piccapeppa | 5 | Wanderson D''Avila | Maria Potiris | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 5 | The Cops | 7 | Ryan Wiggins | R J Miller | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 6th | 6 | He Goes Boom | 4 | Sean Cormack | Graham R Hughes | 57kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Sharman Pete | 8 | Krysten Swaffer | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Lady Of Fortune | 3 | Ivo Fry | Megan Purvis | 57kg |
Piccone?s Villages (Bm60)
Ellie's Dream brings excellent consistency and a strong affinity for both the track and distance. While yet to win at Cairns over 1250m, the horse has placed in 9 out of 10 attempts, suggesting a breakthrough is imminent. Recent form is solid, and the good barrier draw should allow for an ideal run in a race that suits front-runners.
King's Halo is a class runner with a strong record at Cairns. The weight is the main concern in a race favoring front-runners.
Premium Star enters this race with improving form and a solid record at Cairns. While facing a slight class rise, the horse is well-suited to the track conditions and carries a competitive weight. The barrier draw is not ideal for a front-running track, but recent performances suggest the ability to overcome this challenge.
Targeted presents as a value proposition in this field. While unproven at this class level and with limited success at Cairns, the good barrier draw and suitability to the distance make Targeted an interesting each-way prospect.
- 1st1King''s HaloRyan Wiggins$3.70
- 2nd6TargetedKrysten Swaffer$4.80
- 3rd3Ellie''s DreamSean Cormack$5.00
- 4th7Noble AttackChris Meehan$10.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | King''s Halo | 8 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 62.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 6 | Targeted | 6 | Krysten Swaffer | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 3 | Ellie''s Dream | 4 | Sean Cormack | F J Wieland | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Noble Attack | 5 | Chris Meehan | A R Bailey | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Over The Falls | 2 | Adam Sewell | Scott Cooper | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Premium Star | 7 | Ms A Thomson | A G Malliff | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Mutafiq | 3 | Ashley Butler | S Massingham | 61.5kg | $4.20 |
| Scr | 4 | Dreamwoman | 1 | Nathan Thomas | Nicole Homann | 59.5kg |
Status Signs Hcp (55)
The Kamikaze boasts an impressive record at Cairns over this distance and comes off a win last start.
Sowilo Siren has been racing consistently and is well-drawn for this race. His good track record is promising given the current conditions. However, the lack of success at Cairns and the weight he's carrying in a higher class race are concerns. Still, his consistency and suitable barrier make him a solid each-way prospect.
Despite the wide barrier, his early speed should allow him to overcome this on Cairns' tight-turning track. The significant class drop from recent Open company races to this Restricted 55 event is a major advantage, and his soft track record suggests he'll handle the conditions well.
She's coming off a win and drops significantly in class from recent Open company races. The light weight is advantageous, especially on this track.
- 1st1The KamikazeIvo Fry$1.70
- 2nd2Sowilo SirenTyler Leslight$5.50
- 3rd4Bella BiancaRachel Shred$21.00
- 4th10Power PuffJackson Murphy$15.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | The Kamikaze | 7 | Ivo Fry | Ms L McCormack | 60kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 2 | Sowilo Siren | 5 | Tyler Leslight | Sharlee Hoffman | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Bella Bianca | 8 | Rachel Shred | Allan Holmes | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Power Puff | 1 | Jackson Murphy | A R Bailey | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Shere Khan | 2 | Nathan Thomas | Scott Cooper | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Desert Grit | 4 | Krysten Swaffer | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Laser Beam | 6 | Ms A Thomson | A G Malliff | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Bring Me To Life | 3 | L Morrison | A R Bailey | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 9 | Music Girl | 9 | Sean Cormack | F J Wieland | 54kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Vegameister | 10 | Ashley Butler | Georgina Bourke | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Mister Tia | 11 | Ms L McCormack | 56kg |
Ladbrokes Big Bets Hcp (55)
The inside barrier draw is ideal for Cairns' tight-turning track, and his light weight should be advantageous. While lacking wins at this track and distance, his overall form and conditions suggest he's primed for a breakthrough performance.
His good first-up record and advantageous barrier draw make him a strong contender. While he lacks experience at Cairns and carries top weight, his class and consistency put him in good stead for this race.
Margot Barbie shows consistent recent form and has a good record at Cairns. While facing a slight class rise and drawn wide, her overall form and track experience suggest she can be competitive in this field.
While rising in class, his good record at this distance and favorable weight suggest potential for improvement. The middle barrier draw should allow for tactical flexibility on this tight-turning track.
- 1st1Par FiveL Morrison$4.40
- 2nd3ThreebrothersChris Meehan$7.00
- 3rd2Coppabella RoadMichael Mc Donald$6.00
- 4th6Bean WarriorMs A Thomson$14.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Par Five | 2 | L Morrison | A R Bailey | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | Threebrothers | 7 | Chris Meehan | A R Bailey | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Coppabella Road | 11 | Michael Mc Donald | S J Royes | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Bean Warrior | 6 | Ms A Thomson | R J Miller | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Raff Vader | 1 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Keitany | 5 | Wanderson D''Avila | Ms L McCormack | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Travelling Sweet | 10 | Sean Cormack | John Kilroy | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 4 | Margot Barbie | 9 | Aidan Holt | Georgina Bourke | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 9th | 10 | Arturetta | 4 | Isabella Teh | Ms L McCormack | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Shiho | 8 | Adam Sewell | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Youwannapeachofme | 3 | Rachel Shred | A R Bailey | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
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