Cairns tips and results

Our price $26.00 · SP $51.00 · Samantha Pointon

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.80 · Ivo Fry

Hot Pursuit brings solid recent form with a last-start second at Townsville. Her soft track record (7: 2-1-2) is a significant advantage given the conditions, and the inside barrier should allow her to take up a forward position. The class rise is a concern, as is her lack of experience at this track, but her consistency and suitability to the conditions make her a genuine contender.

Our price $2.40 · SP $3.40 · Ryan Wiggins

Tycoon Beau brings the strongest recent form into this race, finishing 2nd last start in Open company at Cairns over 1400m. His versatile running style allows him to settle midfield and finish strongly, which suits Cairns' tight-turning track. With a solid record at both track and distance, he represents the most reliable winning chance.

Our price $4.20 · SP $6.00 · Ashley Butler

Lidder Valley brings a strong overall record (34: 8-6-3) and performs well on soft tracks (12: 4-2-0). The inside barrier draw suits Cairns' tight-turning track, though the top weight of 61.5kg is a concern. Still, his class and consistency make him a genuine chance.

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.00 · Amanda Thomson

Kitema returns from a 229-day spell with a strong first-up record of 1-0-1 from 3 attempts. His track/distance record is solid (1-1-0 from 3) and he's proven he can handle weight. The long break and wide barrier are concerns, but his first-up prowess and wet track ability make him a genuine chance.

Our price $9.00 · SP $14.00 · Krysten Swaffer

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.00 · Aidan Holt

Sir Maximus brings excellent track and distance credentials with 2 wins and 1 second from 3 attempts. His recent 3rd placing shows he's in good form, and he drops in class here. The weight (61.5kg) is the main concern.

Our price $3.20 · SP $4.00 · Samantha Pointon

Catalina Dreaming brings the right combination of recent form, track suitability and tactical advantage to this race. Her win last start at Pentland shows she's in peak condition, and her track/distance record at Cairns is excellent. With barrier 4 on this tight-turning track and proven soft track ability, she maps to get the perfect run. The slight class rise is offset by her tactical speed and consistency.

Our price $4.00 · SP $5.50 · Sean Cormack

Mutafiq brings strong credentials as a track specialist with an excellent record at Cairns over this distance. His recent form has been consistent with a second placing last start at Cairns over 1250m. The return to his preferred track and distance is a significant positive, and he handles soft tracks well. The barrier draw is favorable for this tight-turning track, though the 60kg is a concern.

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.60 · Ryan Wiggins

Flying Artist gets the perfect inside draw which is crucial at Cairns. His record at this track is solid with multiple wins, and he's proven on soft tracks. While his recent form has been declining with a 6th last start, the return to this track and the rail position should suit his racing style. Ryan Wiggins knows this horse well, but the weight and class rise are concerns.

Our price $7.50 · SP $8.50 · Jackson Murphy

This 3yo filly has a perfect record at Cairns over this distance with a win and a place from 4 starts. She's second-up from a spell with a previous win when second-up, and has won on a soft track.

Our price $2.20 · SP $2.80 · Ryan Wiggins

Nordic Invader brings strong Open class form into this Class 1 event, having placed in his last two starts against much stronger opposition. The significant class drop makes him the clear standout.

Our price $6.00 · SP $9.50 · Nathan Thomas

His last start second at Ingham was solid, and he's proven on soft tracks with a win and a place from nine starts. The wide barrier is a concern at Cairns, but with the expected fast tempo, he could be finishing strongly if he can find cover early.