TippingIQPunt like a Pro, without the know!
Create an account to access daily racing tips
Join NowLoginPreviewPricing

Queensland · Monday 16 February 2026

Cairns tips and results

Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Cairns. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.

Track Heavy 8Rail +1.5m 1000m-300m; True RemainderOvercastCairns track guide ›
Top pick won3/838%
Any tip won5/863%
Top pick placed4/850%
7 Day Free Trial No credit card required. Start now ›

top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won

R1

Ladbrokes Quick Multi Mdn Hcp

11:47 local950mMaiden$23,000
Winner3. Scarlett ModaSP $9.00
★ Top pick6th
4Silverturn

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.00 · Nathan Thomas

Barrier 5 advantageous on tight Cairns sprint, midfield map suits fast tempo. Heavy 9 track manageable with soft form (4:0-0-2).

2nd pick4th
2Xingxing

Our price $2.80 · SP $1.70 · Lauren Guernier

Leader map helps Cairns bias, but wide draw and wet unproven vs rivals like Silverturn.

3rd pickWon
3Scarlett Moda

Our price $9.00 · SP $9.00 · Lacey Morrison

Scarlett Moda profiles well for heavy Cairns 950m with barrier 3 favouring inside speed on tight track. Only 1 start limits data but proxy strong via barrier/jockey (21% track). Fast tempo suits forward run; value place chance ahead of inconsistent types.

Value pick2nd
6Middle Child

Our price $15.00 · SP $11.00 · Wanderson D'Avila

13 starts for 5 places shows reliability in maidens; blinkers back may sharpen. Heavy unproven but soft form solid (6:0-1-1).

  1. 1st3Scarlett ModaLacey Morrison$9.00
  2. 2nd6Middle ChildWanderson D'Avila$11.00
  3. 3rd7Rock On AngelChris Meehan$8.50
  4. 4th2XingxingLauren Guernier$1.70
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Scarlett Moda3Lacey MorrisonBodine Bailey57.5kg$9.00
2nd6Middle Child6Wanderson D'AvilaS J Royes56kg$11.00
3rd7Rock On Angel4Chris MeehanGeorgie Holt56kg$8.50
4th2Xingxing7Lauren GuernierR C Ludwig58kg$1.70
5th8Proper Bender2Samantha PointonA G Malliff52.5kg$101.00
6th4Silverturn5Nathan ThomasNicole Homann57kg$4.00
7th1Peachtree Flyer8Krysten SwafferTrevor & Peter Rowe60kg$21.00
8th5Wicked Red Socks1Ivo FryMatey Taylor56.5kg$151.00
R2

Great Northern Brewing Co (Bm55)

12:22 local1400mBenchmark 55$21,000
Winner4. VouchersSP $2.00
★ Top pickWon
4Vouchers

Our price $2.00 · SP $2.00 · Ryan Wiggins

Midfield map perfect for moderate tempo on tight Cairns track. No heavy exposure but youth (3YO) and Grunt pedigree suggest adaptability. Others lack recency edge.

2nd pick6th
1Keepthewolvesaway

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.40 · Lacey Morrison

Morrison retains ride (excellent stats), moderate tempo suits likely leader role. No heavy wins but inside draw + front-running style overrides unproven wet form in BM55 volatility. Strong place claims.

3rd pick5th
8Grey Power

Our price $7.00 · SP $6.50 · Nathan Thomas

Barrier 4 ideal for moderate tempo, Rowe yard in mix. Handles wet better than most (heavy 2:0-1-0), class drop helps. Dangerous late in short straight if leaders stop.

Value pick3rd
2Flourish

Our price $6.50 · SP $7.50 · Samantha Pointon

Barrier 3 suits likely leader role in moderate tempo, distance suits (4:0-0-2). Wet track + rail position = overlay.

  1. 1st4VouchersRyan Wiggins$2.00
  2. 2nd5Brand NewKrysten Swaffer$10.00
  3. 3rd2FlourishSamantha Pointon$7.50
  4. 4th7The CopsIvo Fry$15.00
Full result · 7 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st4Vouchers5Ryan WigginsS J Royes58kg$2.00
2nd5Brand New7Krysten SwafferTrevor & Peter Rowe57.5kg$10.00
3rd2Flourish3Samantha PointonA G Malliff57kg$7.50
4th7The Cops6Ivo FryR J Miller57kg$15.00
5th8Grey Power4Nathan ThomasTrevor & Peter Rowe56.5kg$6.50
6th1Keepthewolvesaway1Lacey MorrisonSharlee Hoffman60kg$4.40
7th6Lucky Jim2Wanderson D'AvilaM A Dale57kg$26.00
Scr3Miss Shu8Chris MeehanTrevor & Peter Rowe59kg
R3

Fenglehorn Sauces Mdn Plate

12:57 local1250mMaiden$23,000
Winner7. Mr OreoSP $8.00
★ Top pick2nd
3March Madness

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.10 · Wanderson D'Avila

Heavy 8 unproven but extensive soft form (13 starts) suggests adaptability. Top pick despite no wins due to class drop and map.

2nd pick8th
4Smokin Reels

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.30 · Ryan Wiggins

Emerging lightly-raced gelding with solid recent form: 2nd two back then 3rd in same race as March Madness last start. Barrier 4 ideal for on-pace Cairns bias, moderate tempo suits midfield map. Limited heavy exposure but soft place shows promise. Strong second pick for win/place value.

3rd pick5th
5Airwaves

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.00 · Aidan Holt

Barrier 1 a huge plus on heavy Cairns where inside speed dominates short straight. Class drop helps, recent midfield finishes in Townsville maidens show competitiveness, soft record (3:0-0-1) better than most. Logical place chance in moderate tempo.

Value pick6th
2Kammerzell House

Our price $12.00 · SP $21.00 · Denicious Smith

Prior Cairns 1250m 4th shows suitability, first up but stable has prepared before.

  1. 1st7Mr OreoLauren Guernier$8.00
  2. 2nd3March MadnessWanderson D'Avila$3.10
  3. 3rd8Essay WineSean Cormack$6.50
  4. 4th1ImpalerLacey Morrison$15.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st7Mr Oreo8Lauren GuernierF J Wieland55.5kg$8.00
2nd3March Madness3Wanderson D'AvilaMichael Geaney58.5kg$3.10
3rd8Essay Wine5Sean CormackF J Wieland56.5kg$6.50
4th1Impaler2Lacey MorrisonTrevor & Peter Rowe58.5kg$15.00
5th5Airwaves1Aidan HoltMatthew McGuire57.5kg$5.00
6th2Kammerzell House6Denicious SmithMaria Potiris58.5kg$21.00
7th6Amelia's Prince7Nathan ThomasTrevor & Peter Rowe57.5kg$71.00
8th4Smokin Reels4Ryan WigginsR J Miller58.5kg$3.30
R4

Coral Coast Catering Jewel Qualifier 3yo Plate

13:32 local1250mOpen$25,000
Winner1. Satisfied MugsSP $1.12
★ Top pickWon
1Satisfied Mugs

Our price $1.40 · SP $1.12 · Aidan Holt

Clear class leader with unmatched form profile. Recent 3rd despite wide draw, prior heavy win from barrier 6. Heavy conditions upgrade (70% form weight) confirms top pick ahead of unproven rivals.

2nd pick2nd
2Aspen Cowboy

Our price $5.50 · SP $8.00 · Krysten Swaffer

Best value top threat with perfect T&D match and barrier 2 advantage on tight Cairns sprint where leaders dominate. Recent 1250m win here then solid 4th longer trip. Lacks heavy form but inside draw/early speed suits moderate-fast tempo.

3rd pick3rd
6Desarae Doll

Our price $8.00 · SP $14.00 · Lacey Morrison

Reliable placegetter with recent Cairns 1250m 2nd showing suitability. Steady form trend, handles soft (6:0-2-2), light weight advantage on heavy. Midfield map fine for moderate-fast tempo. Logical top-3 despite heavy query.

Value pick4th
3Mister Tia

Our price $9.00 · SP $19.00 · Ivo Fry

Cairns record solid (4:1-1-1), recent form improving.

  1. 1st1Satisfied MugsAidan Holt$1.12
  2. 2nd2Aspen CowboyKrysten Swaffer$8.00
  3. 3rd6Desarae DollLacey Morrison$14.00
  4. 4th3Mister TiaIvo Fry$19.00
Full result · 6 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Satisfied Mugs6Aidan HoltGeorgie Holt57kg$1.12
2nd2Aspen Cowboy2Krysten SwafferTrevor & Peter Rowe57kg$8.00
3rd6Desarae Doll5Lacey MorrisonTrevor & Peter Rowe55kg$14.00
4th3Mister Tia1Ivo FryMs L McCormack57kg$19.00
5th7Adaj3Denicious SmithMs L McCormack55kg$71.00
6th5Gem Of Scots4Nathan ThomasScott Cooper55kg$26.00
Scr4Mr Oreo5F J Wieland57kg
R5

Red Beret Hotel Hcp (C1)

14:07 local1250mClass 1$21,000
Winner6. Thirteen UnderSP $2.35
★ Top pickWon
6Thirteen Under

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.35 · Lacey Morrison

Second up from spell with stable jockey booking (36% combo). Form trumps unproven rivals on wet.

2nd pick2nd
2Rhegion

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.50 · Aidan Holt

Best heavy track credentials (4 starts, 1 place) critical on Heavy 8 with 53mm rain. Barrier 5 positions well for rail advantage at tight-turning Cairns. Moderate-fast tempo suits handy runner.

3rd pick8th
3Innovates

Our price $8.00 · SP $7.00 · Michael J Murphy

Class 1 rise forgiven with proven Cairns love (5 starts, 4 placings) including T/D win. Recent Townsville/Cairns form solid; first up record includes places. Heavy unproven but track affinity and midfield map in genuine tempo gives hope. Wide draw concern but rail +1.5m helps; next best after leaders.

Value pickScratched
9Geraldine's Wish

Our price $7.00 · Krysten Swaffer

T/D form solid; light weight perfect for bog track.

  1. 1st6Thirteen UnderLacey Morrison$2.35
  2. 2nd2RhegionAidan Holt$6.50
  3. 3rd5Third MasterChris Meehan$14.00
  4. 4th1ParchRyan Wiggins$5.50
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st6Thirteen Under3Lacey MorrisonSharlee Hoffman56kg$2.35
2nd2Rhegion5Aidan HoltS Massingham59.5kg$6.50
3rd5Third Master7Chris MeehanA G Malliff56kg$14.00
4th1Parch1Ryan WigginsS J Royes60.5kg$5.50
5th7Wired For Fun2Ivo FryMs L McCormack55.5kg$14.00
6th4Sheza Chiquitita6Nathan ThomasTrevor & Peter Rowe57kg$7.50
7th8Hold My Halo4Wanderson D'AvilaMatthew McGuire54kg$26.00
8th3Innovates9Michael J MurphyR J Miller57.5kg$7.00
Scr9Geraldine's Wish8Krysten SwafferTrevor & Peter Rowe54kg
R6

Triple M Cairns (Bm75)

14:42 local1250mBenchmark 75$21,000
Winner9. Desert GritSP $19.00
★ Top pick8th
4Recruiter

Our price $5.50 · SP $15.00 · Chris Meehan

Recruiter stands out on heavy track form with 2 wins from 3 heavy starts, including recent strong 2nd on Heavy 8 just 30 days ago. Barrier 5 ideal for Cairns tight turns, midfield position suits predicted moderate-fast tempo favouring strong finishers.

2nd pick6th
3Inching Closer

Our price $12.00 · SP $21.00 · Wanderson D'Avila

Leader from likely leaders group perfectly suits Cairns short straight/on-pace bias. Solid place chance in heavy conditions.

3rd pick4th
2Tycoon Beau

Our price $4.50 · SP $6.50 · Ryan Wiggins

Consistent recent form with places in last 3, proven Wiggins combo.

Value pickWon
9Desert Grit

Our price $10.00 · SP $19.00 · Krysten Swaffer

Backmarker map risk but inside draw trumps, fitness edge, significant overlay vs assessed chance in volatile BM75 heavy.

  1. 1st9Desert GritKrysten Swaffer$19.00
  2. 2nd7YamabushiLauren Guernier$3.60
  3. 3rd6ChartwellLacey Morrison$2.35
  4. 4th2Tycoon BeauRyan Wiggins$6.50
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st9Desert Grit1Krysten SwafferTrevor & Peter Rowe54kg$19.00
2nd7Yamabushi2Lauren GuernierF J Wieland53kg$3.60
3rd6Chartwell4Lacey MorrisonRhein Sewell55kg$2.35
4th2Tycoon Beau3Ryan WigginsS Massingham62kg$6.50
5th8Manhattan's8Sean CormackF J Wieland54kg$5.50
6th3Inching Closer6Wanderson D'AvilaM A Dale61kg$21.00
7th5Crystal Chief7Rachel ShredSharlee Hoffman56kg$71.00
8th4Recruiter5Chris MeehanDean Piccolo58.5kg$15.00
Scr1Stats9Aidan HoltS Massingham63kg
R7

Ladbrokes Mega Multi (Bm65)

15:17 local950mBenchmark 65$21,000
Winner3. InjadaSP $10.00
★ Top pick10th
4Baggage Handler

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.80 · Ryan Wiggins

Barrier 2 ideal for Cairns 950m heavy sprint favouring inside/forward runners. Recent Wagga placings show fitness; fast tempo from leaders 1-2 suits midfield position.

2nd pick4th
1Arctic Bear

Our price $7.50 · SP $8.00 · Krysten Swaffer

Stands out on heavy track credentials (won H8 at Innisfail carrying 61kg) critical on Heavy 8 Cairns with 53mm rain. First-up stats solid (2:1-1-0); barrier 3 perfect for likely leader in very fast tempo.

3rd pick5th
5Kitema

Our price $12.00 · SP $16.00 · Amanda Thomson

Solid Cairns record (5:1-1-1 at T/D 4:1-1-0); light 58kg aids on heavy. Fast tempo suits strong finisher from midfield.

Value pickScratched
7Gamadale Nip

Our price $15.00 · Samantha Pointon

Heavy record 5:1-1-1, light 55.5kg perfect for conditions favouring low weights/inside but barrier 8 workable midfield.

  1. 1st3InjadaLacey Morrison$10.00
  2. 2nd2SingularAidan Holt$10.00
  3. 3rd6Devine ForceSean Cormack$7.00
  4. 4th1Arctic BearKrysten Swaffer$8.00
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Injada6Lacey MorrisonBodine Bailey59kg$10.00
2nd2Singular10Aidan HoltS Massingham60.5kg$10.00
3rd6Devine Force4Sean CormackF J Wieland57.5kg$7.00
4th1Arctic Bear3Krysten SwafferTrevor & Peter Rowe60.5kg$8.00
5th5Kitema7Amanda ThomsonA R Bailey58kg$16.00
6th8Skogafoss5Chris MeehanDean Piccolo57.5kg$11.00
7th10Bella Bianca9Lauren GuernierMatey Taylor55kg$7.00
8th9Attentive11Nathan ThomasScott Cooper57kg$12.00
9th11Betta Al1Shohei KayaA R Bailey57kg$26.00
10th4Baggage Handler2Ryan WigginsS Massingham58.5kg$2.80
Scr7Gamadale Nip8Samantha PointonA G Malliff55.5kg
R8

RNR Air- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Bm55)

15:57 local950mBenchmark 55$21,000
Winner13. Shere KhanSP $8.50
★ Top pick7th
5Threebrothers

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.00 · Rachel Shred

Barrier 7 ideal for midfield sit in very fast tempo on tight Cairns sprint track favouring handy runners. Class drop positive.

2nd pick5th
3Coppabella Road

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.50 · Aidan Holt

However barrier 11 hurts in inside bias sprint on heavy Cairns track. Selected over #1 due to recency/class.

3rd pick10th
10Power Puff

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.00 · Amanda Thomson

Prime inclusion with barrier 3 suiting Cairns sprint leaders/on-pacers on heavy 8 (+1.5m rail). Heavy record strong (6:1-2-1), recent 2nd on soft7 Mareeba. Very fast tempo favours forward map despite recent fades.

Value pickScratched
7Framed It

Our price $11.00 · Micheal Mc Donald

First up specialist (4:2-0-0), slight class drop BM55. Very fast tempo suits closing bias potential despite wide draw.

  1. 1st13Shere Khan$8.50
  2. 2nd11Lord PowerKrysten Swaffer$16.00
  3. 3rd1Super Twenty ThreeRyan Wiggins$4.00
  4. 4th8CullivelIvo Fry$14.00
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st13Shere Khan2Scott Cooper56.5kg$8.50
2nd11Lord Power1Krysten SwafferTrevor & Peter Rowe57kg$16.00
3rd1Super Twenty Three6Ryan WigginsS Massingham60kg$4.00
4th8Cullivel9Ivo FryMatey Taylor57kg$14.00
5th3Coppabella Road11Aidan HoltS J Royes59.5kg$3.50
6th2Tipped Off14Shohei KayaA R Bailey60kg$13.00
7th5Threebrothers7Rachel ShredA R Bailey59kg$6.00
8th4Guapo13Chris MeehanA G Malliff59.5kg$26.00
9th12Rose Of Athens4Scott Cooper55kg$31.00
10th10Power Puff3Amanda ThomsonA R Bailey57kg$8.00
Scr6Rare And Reliable17Lacey MorrisonTrevor & Peter Rowe58.5kg
Scr7Framed It8Micheal Mc DonaldRachael Singleton57.5kg
Scr9Miss Molokai15Michael J MurphyLouise Terzi57kg
Scr14Cyclone Coco10Samantha PointonA G Malliff54kg
Scr15Makanui5Matey Taylor56kg
Scr16Music Girl16F J Wieland54kg
Scr17Airborne Hotdog12Scott Cooper55.5kg

Before the races, not after

Get every tip before the jump

Our top three picks and a value pick for every race, with assessed prices, speed maps and the analysis behind them. Free for 7 days.

More from Monday 16 February 2026

All meetings on Monday 16 February 2026 ›

WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au