Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Friday 3 April 2026
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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Heavenly Legend stands out as the most reliable option with proven Mt Isa form including two wins from six starts. The inside barrier suits the leader-biased nature of Mt Isa perfectly, and his on-speed running style aligns with track requirements.
Affirmative Light brings strong Mt Isa credentials with an excellent 2-2-0 record from five starts. His recent second placing shows good form, and being second up from a spell typically sees improvement. While rising in class, his track record suggests he can handle the step up.
Manic Light comes off a recent win at Cloncurry and the addition of a lugging bit first time could provide improvement. However, his poor Mt Isa record is concerning for a track that favours proven local performers.
The light weight and improving form trajectory are positives, but the significant class rise and unsuitable running pattern for Mt Isa's leader bias present challenges.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Heavenly Legend | 1 | Violet Soulsby | Bevan Johnson | 59kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 2 | Manic Light | 5 | Mitch Goring | Tanya Parry | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Combs | 6 | Shane Mc Govern | K D Krogh | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Rock On Angel | 4 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Affirmative Light | 3 | Brooke Stower | Tanya Parry | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 3 | Win And Tonic | 2 | Nor Yadi | Peter Inwood | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 6 | I''m Opinionated | 2 | Tanya Parry | 57kg |
Zouhope brings the best recent form having won at Mt Isa last start and placed the two prior. His strong venue record (2 wins, 4 placings from 8 starts) and proven ability at this track make him the standout despite distance concerns. Hoopert's 25% recent strike rate adds confidence.
Shoalwater Bay's perfect placing record at 1450m (0-4-0) makes him a strong threat despite poor fresh-up form. Second up from spell suits his pattern, and the strong trainer/jockey combination adds appeal. The class drop from BM65 provides additional confidence.
Dulcet drops significantly in class after competing in stronger company and showed good form with a close second at Mt Isa two starts back.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Shoalwater Bay | 7 | Violet Soulsby | Bevan Johnson | 58kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Infinite Prince | 6 | Paul Hamblin | Emma Morton | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Zouhope | 5 | Jason Hoopert | Ms S Royes | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Dulcet | 1 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Capital Boss | 3 | Shane Mc Govern | K D Krogh | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Diosa | 4 | Brooke Stower | Tanya Parry | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Blazerro | 8 | Mitch Goring | Tanya Parry | 62kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Allezizzy | 2 | Amelia Heinrich | Tanya Parry | 59kg |
Polly Hoffa comes off a last-start win at this track and has shown strong recent form with a win and two placings in her last three starts. Her record of 1 win and 2 placings from 7 starts at Mt Isa demonstrates track suitability. The mare maps to settle on-pace which aligns perfectly with the track's bias favoring front-three runners at the 400m. Despite the wide barrier and slight class rise, her current form trajectory and proven ability at the venue make her the standout selection.
The gelding maps well from barrier 4 to secure an on-pace position that suits Mt Isa's bias. While his overall winning record is modest, the class drop and recent form improvement suggest he can be competitive at this level.
Sweet Fantasy brings an excellent record at 1000m with three wins from seven attempts and has shown consistency with recent placings at Mt Isa. The removal of the tongue tie could provide improvement, and the strong jockey/trainer combination adds confidence. Her ability to race on-pace suits the track bias, making her a solid each-way proposition despite the moderate barrier draw.
The strong jockey/horse combination and decent 1000m record provide confidence, while the second-up placement represents potential improvement from his first-up run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Lord Valen | 7 | Mitch Goring | Ms S Royes | 59.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 5 | Polly Hoffa | 8 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 59.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Leucaena | 3 | Brooke Stower | Tanya Parry | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Sweet Fantasy | 6 | Jason Hoopert | Ms S Royes | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Red Suture | 5 | Shane Mc Govern | K D Krogh | 61.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Outcast Soldier | 4 | Violet Soulsby | Tanya Parry | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Lady Magnet | 1 | Nor Yadi | Peter Inwood | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 3 | The Tyler | 2 | Amelia Heinrich | Tanya Parry | 58kg |
Despite being first up from a spell, Invinciboo's consistent recent form with multiple placings and the strong Soulsby/Johnson combination make this the standout selection.
Azconpete offers value based on strong familiarity with Mt Isa and consistent recent form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Invinciboo | 6 | Violet Soulsby | Bevan Johnson | 57.5kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Pitleco Lass | 4 | Shane Mc Govern | K D Krogh | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Azconpete | 5 | Mitch Goring | Ms S Royes | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Who Asked Zou | 8 | Brooke Stower | Tanya Parry | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 4 | Brother Brett | 3 | Nor Yadi | Peter Inwood | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Take A Dive | 7 | Jason Hoopert | Ms S Royes | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Boogiewithmahbaby | 9 | Paul Hamblin | Holly Marie Robertson | 58.5kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Helluvapunch | 2 | Tanya Parry | 59.5kg | $21.00 | |
| Scr | 6 | Miss The Music | 1 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 59.5kg |
Zavaboom presents as the most reliable winning chance with an outstanding 2-1-0 record at this exact track and distance. His second-up record shows consistent placing ability, and the recent trial placing indicates fitness. The barrier draw suits his on-pace racing style perfectly for Mt Isa's leader-biased track.
Pennypacker brings strong recent form including a last-start win at this track. The class drop from recent BM70 attempts to BM65 is significant, and his overall Mt Isa record shows he handles the track well. Barrier 3 is ideal for securing an on-pace position.
His barrier 2 draw is perfect for Mt Isa's on-pace bias, and he's shown good ability when fresh and fit. The class rise is a concern but his recent form suggests he can handle it.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Last Ditch Effort | 5 | Brooke Stower | Tanya Parry | 62.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Zavaboom | 6 | Paul Hamblin | Emma Morton | 62.5kg | $2.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Fortress Australia | 4 | Violet Soulsby | Tanya Parry | 61kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Pennypacker | 3 | Mitch Goring | Ms S Royes | 60.5kg | $3.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Dance Wizzard | 2 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 61.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Ferrari Girl | 1 | Nor Yadi | Tanya Parry | 58.5kg |
Vonk presents the strongest winning chance with a significant class drop from BM55 to BM50, excellent recent form including a BM55 win, and the ideal barrier 1 position on this leader-biased track. Despite carrying top weight and a jockey change, the class relief and track position advantages make this the most reliable selection.
The strong jockey/trainer combination and good track record on firm surfaces provide confidence, though the limited experience and mid-field barrier position present some concerns for this on-speed biased track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Mia Toretto | 5 | Jason Hoopert | Ms S Royes | 61kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 9 | Makanui | 8 | Nor Yadi | Ms S Royes | 60.5kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Cup Of Ambition | 9 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 61.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Vonk | 1 | Violet Soulsby | Tanya Parry | 62.5kg | $1.85 |
| 5th | 3 | Booming Fast | 4 | Mitch Goring | Ms S Royes | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Sweetpea Moochi | 3 | Shane Mc Govern | K D Krogh | 61.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 6 | I''m Opinionated | 7 | Brooke Stower | Tanya Parry | 61kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Infinite Prince | 3 | Emma Morton | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Threefold | 2 | Tanya Parry | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Busterkick | 6 | Tanya Parry | 60kg |
The 38-day break shouldn't concern given his fresh record.
Han Dynasty's outstanding track record (80% win rate at Mt Isa) and perfect distance credentials make him a major threat. His recent Roma win demonstrates current form, and the Soulsby/Johnson combination is highly effective. The 35-day gap is manageable for this consistent performer.
Casino Lord offers each-way value as a proven Mt Isa performer stepping up second from spell. His close second last start here and strong second-up record provide confidence, while the inside barrier suits the track's on-pace bias. Top weight is a concern but manageable.
Worth a small value play.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Revolt | 6 | Mitch Goring | Jay Morris | 60.5kg | $1.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Han Dynasty | 4 | Violet Soulsby | Bevan Johnson | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Casino Lord | 1 | Nor Yadi | Emma Morton | 62.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Napoleon Strike | 2 | Brooke Stower | Tanya Parry | 62.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Theresabearinthere | 3 | Paul Hamblin | Emma Morton | 62.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | October Revolution | 5 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 62.5kg |
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