Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Monday 10 November 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Mt Isa. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Cup Of Ambition brings the strongest recent form, finishing 2nd at this track last start. Has shown consistency with 3 placings from 30 starts and performs well on good tracks (2 placings from 16 starts). Advantageous barrier 3 should allow her to settle midfield and with the expected fast tempo, she can finish strongly. Chris Whiteley retains the ride after their last start placing.
Lord Valen brings strong place credentials with 4 seconds and 6 thirds from 18 starts. While he's yet to break through for a win and carries top weight, his consistency at this level makes him a genuine place chance. The fast tempo may work against him if he settles too close to the speed.
Mia Toretto makes her return from a 521-day spell after showing promise with a 4th placing on debut. Now with trainer S Royes and ridden by Jason Hoopert, she could show significant improvement.
While barrier 11 isn't ideal, the very fast tempo should allow him to settle midfield and finish strongly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Mia Toretto | 8 | Jason Hoopert | Ms S Royes | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Cup Of Ambition | 3 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 58.5kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 12 | Skip A Beat | 2 | Tanya Parry | 58.5kg | $17.00 | |
| 4th | 8 | Capricious Belle | 15 | Amelia Heinrich | Tanya Parry | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Weird Goodbyes | 7 | Paul Hamblin | Jay Morris | 60.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Lord Valen | 4 | Tessa Townsend | Ms S Royes | 60.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 14 | Busterkick | 5 | Tanya Parry | 60.5kg | $41.00 | |
| 8th | 2 | Up To Us | 1 | Micheal Mc Donald | Tanya Parry | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Kouklitsa | 9 | Nor Yadi | Peter Inwood | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Boogiewithmahbaby | 10 | Julie Busuttin | Holly Marie Robertson | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Buz Fuz | 13 | Tanya Parry | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Prince Of Dance | 6 | Ms S Royes | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Whiskey Dry | 11 | Maddie Mankelow | Tanya Parry | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Pitleco Lass | 12 | Shane Mc Govern | K D Krogh | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Helluvapunch | 14 | Tanya Parry | 59kg |
Jukebox Lucy comes into this second-up after an impressive fresh win at Blackall over 1050m. Her second-up record shows 3 placings from 4 attempts, suggesting further improvement. While she hasn't raced at this exact distance, she's proven adaptable across similar trips and has a previous win at this track. The barrier is slightly awkward but her tactical versatility should overcome this.
Vonk brings excellent recent form with 3 wins from his last 5 starts. While stepping up in class, he's shown versatility in his racing pattern and handles good tracks well. The barrier draw is favorable, though the 21-day freshen-up and top weight are slight concerns.
Heavenly Legend brings a strong record at Mt Isa with 2 wins, 1 second and 1 third from 5 starts. The inside barrier should allow him to take up a forward position.
She has a solid record at Mt Isa with 2 placings from 5 starts and has been racing consistently in similar or higher class races.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Jukebox Lucy | 9 | Maddie Mankelow | Toni Schofield | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 6 | Heavenly Legend | 2 | Julie Busuttin | Bevan Johnson | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 5 | Vonk | 3 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 62kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 1 | Breaking Ground | 1 | Nor Yadi | Peter Inwood | 62kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Fabulous Hoffa | 4 | Amelia Heinrich | Tanya Parry | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Toronado Rouge | 8 | Shane Mc Govern | K D Krogh | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Manic Light | 5 | Micheal Mc Donald | Tanya Parry | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Tricketeer | 7 | Paul Hamblin | Tanya Parry | 62kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Chaseton | 6 | Tanya Parry | 62kg |
Corvalist brings the strongest recent form into this race with consecutive wins and a perfect record at this track and distance. While stepping up in class, his versatility and proven ability to handle this course give him a significant edge.
Dance Wizzard brings strong credentials with excellent track statistics and consistent recent form. His second-place finish last start at this track over 1000m suggests he's in good order, and the step up to 1200m should suit based on his record. While he finds it hard to win, his consistency and track affinity make him a major player.
She Smashes represents the class runner of the field, dropping significantly in grade from her previous campaigns in stronger company. First-up from a spell but has performed well fresh previously. While she lacks experience at this track, her tactical speed should allow her to utilize barrier 6 effectively. The main query is whether she's fully wound up for this assignment.
Her strong place record and good statistics at this distance suggest she can bounce back. The inside draw should allow her to secure a good position, and with 13 placings from 28 starts, she's often in the finish.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Dance Wizzard | 3 | Amelia Heinrich | Tanya Parry | 59.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Corvalist | 4 | Micheal Mc Donald | Tanya Parry | 61.5kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | She Smashes | 6 | Julie Busuttin | Bevan Johnson | 61kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Combs | 7 | Shane Mc Govern | K D Krogh | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Glassout | 1 | Maddie Mankelow | Tanya Parry | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Lucky Neko | 8 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Kwik Az Hell | 2 | Paul Hamblin | Tanya Parry | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Manic Light | 9 | Tanya Parry | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Makeminemilo | 5 | Tanya Parry | 59kg |
His recent form is rock solid with a win and two placings from his last three starts. The light weight (54kg) is a significant advantage in this field, and he's proven he can handle the track and distance. The very fast tempo should suit his racing pattern.
Napoleon Strike brings excellent recent form with placings in his last three starts. With 4 wins from 8 starts at this distance, he clearly handles the trip well. The good barrier (2) should allow him to take up a forward position without spending too much energy. The class rise is the main concern.
He has proven form at Mt Isa with a win and a place from four starts. The barrier (6) is slightly awkward but manageable, and his racing pattern should suit the likely fast tempo of this race.
With 2 wins from 5 starts at Mt Isa, she clearly handles the track well. The featherweight 52kg is a significant advantage, especially with the likely fast tempo. Her recent form is solid with consistent performances in similar company.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Santorini Sun | 5 | Amelia Heinrich | Tanya Parry | 52kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Last Ditch Effort | 7 | Maddie Mankelow | Tanya Parry | 54kg | $1.95 |
| 3rd | 3 | Napoleon Strike | 2 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Deep Breath | 1 | Julie Busuttin | Bevan Johnson | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Restrictions | 6 | Tessa Townsend | Ms S Royes | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Pennypacker | 9 | Jason Hoopert | Ms S Royes | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 2 | October Revolution | 3 | Shane Mc Govern | Tanya Parry | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Swamp Nation | 4 | Micheal Mc Donald | Tanya Parry | 58kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Takeru | 8 | Bevan Johnson | 56kg |
Benevento brings the strongest track/distance credentials with 4 wins and 4 seconds from 8 attempts at Mt Isa over 1450m. Despite a poor last start, his previous form was rock solid with a 2nd to Le Force two starts back. The Jay Morris-trained gelding has tactical versatility to settle midfield and should appreciate the moderate-fast tempo. Paul Hamblin knows this horse well and can position him perfectly from barrier 8.
The Last Crusade comes off a strong last-start win at this track and distance just 21 days ago. His overall record at Mt Isa over 1450m is excellent with 5 wins, 3 seconds and 2 thirds from 14 attempts. Nor Yadi retains the ride and from the inside barrier, he should get a perfect run. The minimum weight of 56kg is another significant advantage in this field.
Blazerro comes into this race in excellent form with a win, 4th and 2nd in his last three starts. While he hasn't raced at Mt Isa before, his versatility across different tracks and distances suggests he can adapt. The barrier 9 draw is a concern, but his running style should allow him to find a position midfield.
Chris Whiteley is a positive jockey booking who should give him every chance from the good draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Benevento | 8 | Paul Hamblin | Jay Morris | 58.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Metal Bar | 7 | Shane Mc Govern | D R Ballard | 64kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Le Force | 5 | Bailie Baker | Jay Morris | 63kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Blazerro | 9 | Micheal Mc Donald | Tanya Parry | 60.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 9 | The Last Crusade | 1 | Nor Yadi | Peter Inwood | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 5 | Arden Green | 4 | Julie Busuttin | Bevan Johnson | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Swamp Nation | 2 | Tanya Parry | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Revved Up Ready | 6 | Tessa Townsend | Ms S Royes | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Gardenzio | 3 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 57kg |
Meghan brings the strongest recent form into this race with two wins from her last three starts. She has a good record at Mt Isa including a placing over this distance, and the expected fast tempo should suit her midfield running style. Well-weighted and drawn to get a perfect run.
Shoalwater Bay brings strong credentials with a recent win at Barcaldine and excellent overall statistics (5 wins, 7 placings from 23 starts). The wide barrier is a concern, but his class and consistency make him a major player despite the top weight.
Midori Forest is an improving type who broke through for his maiden win at Mt Isa last start. Despite the significant class rise, his track record is encouraging with a win and a placing from just two starts at this venue. He's drawn well in barrier 5 and carries a manageable weight. The lack of experience at this distance is a concern, but his upside potential makes him a genuine contender.
He's dropping in class here and should appreciate the expected fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Meghan | 7 | Maddie Mankelow | Tanya Parry | 58.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | Shoalwater Bay | 13 | Julie Busuttin | Bevan Johnson | 60kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 8 | Midori Forest | 5 | Paul Hamblin | Jay Morris | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Legal Challenge | 8 | Tessa Townsend | Ms S Royes | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Superstellar | 9 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Roman Dagger | 6 | Shane Mc Govern | K D Krogh | 61kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 5 | The Tyler | 12 | Micheal Mc Donald | Tanya Parry | 60.5kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Joy Mccoy | 4 | Nor Yadi | Ms S Royes | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Magic Game | 1 | Amelia Heinrich | Tanya Parry | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Smooth Torque | 11 | Jason Hoopert | Holly Marie Robertson | 61kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Zouhope | 2 | Ms S Royes | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Far Reaching | 3 | Tanya Parry | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Bitterblue | 10 | Tanya Parry | 56kg |
The significant class drop is a major advantage, and his record at short distances (2 wins from 4 starts) is impressive. While carrying top weight, his recent performances suggest he can handle it, and his tactical versatility allows him to overcome the wider barrier.
The significant class drop works in her favor, and her consistency suggests she'll be competitive. The experienced Tessa Townsend in the saddle is another positive.
While coming off a 44-day break, her first-up record (1 win from 4 starts) suggests she can perform fresh. The lack of a listed jockey is concerning, but her raw ability and track suitability make her a genuine threat.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Under Suspicion | 5 | Shane Mc Govern | K D Krogh | 64kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Viking Valour | 10 | Paul Hamblin | D R Ballard | 63kg | $1.55 |
| 3rd | 5 | Tequila Dancer | 7 | Tessa Townsend | Ms S Royes | 62kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 12 | Wholelottalove | 11 | Tanya Parry | 58.5kg | $20.00 | |
| 5th | 3 | Hi Zero | 3 | Amelia Heinrich | Tanya Parry | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Lady Magnet | 14 | Nor Yadi | Peter Inwood | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Polly Hoffa | 1 | Maddie Mankelow | Tanya Parry | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Card Board Cut Out | 6 | Micheal Mc Donald | Tanya Parry | 61kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Barbarity | 4 | Julie Busuttin | Holly Marie Robertson | 58kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Manic Light | 12 | Tanya Parry | 64kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Hot Flamingo | 9 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Without | 13 | Ms S Royes | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Hellarama | 8 | K D Krogh | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Snipillicious | 2 | Ms S Royes | 58kg |
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