Barrier 5 advantageous on tight Cairns sprint, midfield map suits fast tempo. Heavy 9 track manageable with soft form (4:0-0-2).
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.
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Ladbrokes Quick Multi Mdn Hcp
Leader map helps Cairns bias, but wide draw and wet unproven vs rivals like Silverturn.
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.
13 starts for 5 places shows reliability in maidens; blinkers back may sharpen. Heavy unproven but soft form solid (6:0-1-1).
- 1st3Scarlett ModaLacey Morrison$9.00
- 2nd6Middle ChildWanderson D'Avila$11.00
- 3rd7Rock On AngelChris Meehan$8.50
- 4th2XingxingLauren Guernier$1.70
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Scarlett Moda | 3 | Lacey Morrison | Bodine Bailey | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Middle Child | 6 | Wanderson D'Avila | S J Royes | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Rock On Angel | 4 | Chris Meehan | Georgie Holt | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Xingxing | 7 | Lauren Guernier | R C Ludwig | 58kg | $1.70 |
| 5th | 8 | Proper Bender | 2 | Samantha Pointon | A G Malliff | 52.5kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Silverturn | 5 | Nathan Thomas | Nicole Homann | 57kg | $4.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Peachtree Flyer | 8 | Krysten Swaffer | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Wicked Red Socks | 1 | Ivo Fry | Matey Taylor | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
Great Northern Brewing Co (Bm55)
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.
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.
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.
Barrier 3 suits likely leader role in moderate tempo, distance suits (4:0-0-2). Wet track + rail position = overlay.
- 1st4VouchersRyan Wiggins$2.00
- 2nd5Brand NewKrysten Swaffer$10.00
- 3rd2FlourishSamantha Pointon$7.50
- 4th7The CopsIvo Fry$15.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Vouchers | 5 | Ryan Wiggins | S J Royes | 58kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Brand New | 7 | Krysten Swaffer | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Flourish | 3 | Samantha Pointon | A G Malliff | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 7 | The Cops | 6 | Ivo Fry | R J Miller | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Grey Power | 4 | Nathan Thomas | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Keepthewolvesaway | 1 | Lacey Morrison | Sharlee Hoffman | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 6 | Lucky Jim | 2 | Wanderson D'Avila | M A Dale | 57kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Miss Shu | 8 | Chris Meehan | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 59kg |
Fenglehorn Sauces Mdn Plate
Heavy 8 unproven but extensive soft form (13 starts) suggests adaptability. Top pick despite no wins due to class drop and map.
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.
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.
Prior Cairns 1250m 4th shows suitability, first up but stable has prepared before.
- 1st7Mr OreoLauren Guernier$8.00
- 2nd3March MadnessWanderson D'Avila$3.10
- 3rd8Essay WineSean Cormack$6.50
- 4th1ImpalerLacey Morrison$15.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Mr Oreo | 8 | Lauren Guernier | F J Wieland | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | March Madness | 3 | Wanderson D'Avila | Michael Geaney | 58.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 8 | Essay Wine | 5 | Sean Cormack | F J Wieland | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Impaler | 2 | Lacey Morrison | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Airwaves | 1 | Aidan Holt | Matthew McGuire | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Kammerzell House | 6 | Denicious Smith | Maria Potiris | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Amelia's Prince | 7 | Nathan Thomas | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Smokin Reels | 4 | Ryan Wiggins | R J Miller | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
Coral Coast Catering Jewel Qualifier 3yo Plate
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.
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.
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.
Cairns record solid (4:1-1-1), recent form improving.
- 1st1Satisfied MugsAidan Holt$1.12
- 2nd2Aspen CowboyKrysten Swaffer$8.00
- 3rd6Desarae DollLacey Morrison$14.00
- 4th3Mister TiaIvo Fry$19.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Satisfied Mugs | 6 | Aidan Holt | Georgie Holt | 57kg | $1.12 |
| 2nd | 2 | Aspen Cowboy | 2 | Krysten Swaffer | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Desarae Doll | 5 | Lacey Morrison | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Mister Tia | 1 | Ivo Fry | Ms L McCormack | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Adaj | 3 | Denicious Smith | Ms L McCormack | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Gem Of Scots | 4 | Nathan Thomas | Scott Cooper | 55kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Mr Oreo | 5 | F J Wieland | 57kg |
Red Beret Hotel Hcp (C1)
Second up from spell with stable jockey booking (36% combo). Form trumps unproven rivals on wet.
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.
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.
T/D form solid; light weight perfect for bog track.
- 1st6Thirteen UnderLacey Morrison$2.35
- 2nd2RhegionAidan Holt$6.50
- 3rd5Third MasterChris Meehan$14.00
- 4th1ParchRyan Wiggins$5.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Thirteen Under | 3 | Lacey Morrison | Sharlee Hoffman | 56kg | $2.35 |
| 2nd | 2 | Rhegion | 5 | Aidan Holt | S Massingham | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Third Master | 7 | Chris Meehan | A G Malliff | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Parch | 1 | Ryan Wiggins | S J Royes | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Wired For Fun | 2 | Ivo Fry | Ms L McCormack | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Sheza Chiquitita | 6 | Nathan Thomas | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Hold My Halo | 4 | Wanderson D'Avila | Matthew McGuire | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Innovates | 9 | Michael J Murphy | R J Miller | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Geraldine's Wish | 8 | Krysten Swaffer | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 54kg |
Triple M Cairns (Bm75)
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.
Leader from likely leaders group perfectly suits Cairns short straight/on-pace bias. Solid place chance in heavy conditions.
Consistent recent form with places in last 3, proven Wiggins combo.
Backmarker map risk but inside draw trumps, fitness edge, significant overlay vs assessed chance in volatile BM75 heavy.
- 1st9Desert GritKrysten Swaffer$19.00
- 2nd7YamabushiLauren Guernier$3.60
- 3rd6ChartwellLacey Morrison$2.35
- 4th2Tycoon BeauRyan Wiggins$6.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Desert Grit | 1 | Krysten Swaffer | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Yamabushi | 2 | Lauren Guernier | F J Wieland | 53kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | Chartwell | 4 | Lacey Morrison | Rhein Sewell | 55kg | $2.35 |
| 4th | 2 | Tycoon Beau | 3 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 62kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Manhattan's | 8 | Sean Cormack | F J Wieland | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Inching Closer | 6 | Wanderson D'Avila | M A Dale | 61kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Crystal Chief | 7 | Rachel Shred | Sharlee Hoffman | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Recruiter | 5 | Chris Meehan | Dean Piccolo | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Stats | 9 | Aidan Holt | S Massingham | 63kg |
Ladbrokes Mega Multi (Bm65)
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.
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.
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.
Heavy record 5:1-1-1, light 55.5kg perfect for conditions favouring low weights/inside but barrier 8 workable midfield.
- 1st3InjadaLacey Morrison$10.00
- 2nd2SingularAidan Holt$10.00
- 3rd6Devine ForceSean Cormack$7.00
- 4th1Arctic BearKrysten Swaffer$8.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Injada | 6 | Lacey Morrison | Bodine Bailey | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Singular | 10 | Aidan Holt | S Massingham | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Devine Force | 4 | Sean Cormack | F J Wieland | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Arctic Bear | 3 | Krysten Swaffer | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 60.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Kitema | 7 | Amanda Thomson | A R Bailey | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Skogafoss | 5 | Chris Meehan | Dean Piccolo | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Bella Bianca | 9 | Lauren Guernier | Matey Taylor | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Attentive | 11 | Nathan Thomas | Scott Cooper | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Betta Al | 1 | Shohei Kaya | A R Bailey | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Baggage Handler | 2 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 58.5kg | $2.80 |
| Scr | 7 | Gamadale Nip | 8 | Samantha Pointon | A G Malliff | 55.5kg |
RNR Air- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (Bm55)
Barrier 7 ideal for midfield sit in very fast tempo on tight Cairns sprint track favouring handy runners. Class drop positive.
However barrier 11 hurts in inside bias sprint on heavy Cairns track. Selected over #1 due to recency/class.
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.
First up specialist (4:2-0-0), slight class drop BM55. Very fast tempo suits closing bias potential despite wide draw.
- 1st13Shere Khan$8.50
- 2nd11Lord PowerKrysten Swaffer$16.00
- 3rd1Super Twenty ThreeRyan Wiggins$4.00
- 4th8CullivelIvo Fry$14.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Shere Khan | 2 | Scott Cooper | 56.5kg | $8.50 | |
| 2nd | 11 | Lord Power | 1 | Krysten Swaffer | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Super Twenty Three | 6 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 60kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Cullivel | 9 | Ivo Fry | Matey Taylor | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Coppabella Road | 11 | Aidan Holt | S J Royes | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Tipped Off | 14 | Shohei Kaya | A R Bailey | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Threebrothers | 7 | Rachel Shred | A R Bailey | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Guapo | 13 | Chris Meehan | A G Malliff | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Rose Of Athens | 4 | Scott Cooper | 55kg | $31.00 | |
| 10th | 10 | Power Puff | 3 | Amanda Thomson | A R Bailey | 57kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Rare And Reliable | 17 | Lacey Morrison | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Framed It | 8 | Micheal Mc Donald | Rachael Singleton | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Miss Molokai | 15 | Michael J Murphy | Louise Terzi | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Cyclone Coco | 10 | Samantha Pointon | A G Malliff | 54kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Makanui | 5 | Matey Taylor | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Music Girl | 16 | F J Wieland | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Airborne Hotdog | 12 | Scott Cooper | 55.5kg |
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