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Queensland · Thursday 9 April 2026

Cairns tips and results

Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Cairns. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.

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Top pick won1/813%
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Top pick placed4/850%
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R1

Holmes Commercial Real Estate Hcp

12:57 local950mOpen$21,000
Winner1. Nottington PrinceSP $3.60
★ Top pick2nd
4Insta Worthy

Our price $2.50 · SP $1.70 · Lacey Morrison

Recent 950m win at track on heavy ground translates well to Soft 6. Fast tempo suits forward runner from gate 1. Form and map make top pick despite class rise.

2nd pick3rd
3Haphazard

Our price $8.00 · SP $5.50 · Nathan Thomas

Strong local form at Cairns 950m (4:1-1-1), barrier 5 suits inside bias. Second up from spell with placing record. Recent runs disappointing but track familiarity and midfield map could see improvement in fast tempo. Reliable place chance in positional track.

3rd pickScratched
2Nordic Invader

Our price $5.50 · Ryan Wiggins

Barrier 3 perfect for track bias favouring inside/on-pace. Recent form consistent, likely to lead or sit handy in fast tempo. Soft record modest but proven wet winner (heavy).

Value pick4th
6Raff Vader

Our price $12.00 · SP $9.00 · Sean Cormack

Local experience and light weight appeal despite recent form dip. Fast tempo may suit if improves second up. Risky but upside in sprint on soft.

  1. 1st1Nottington PrinceAidan Holt$3.60
  2. 2nd4Insta WorthyLacey Morrison$1.70
  3. 3rd3HaphazardNathan Thomas$5.50
  4. 4th6Raff VaderSean Cormack$9.00
Full result · 4 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Nottington Prince6Aidan HoltMs J Hassett60kg$3.60
2nd4Insta Worthy1Lacey MorrisonSharlee Hoffman56.5kg$1.70
3rd3Haphazard5Nathan ThomasLouise Terzi56.5kg$5.50
4th6Raff Vader4Sean CormackS Massingham55kg$9.00
Scr2Nordic Invader3Ryan WigginsS Massingham57kg
Scr5Vegameister2Chelsea JokicKayla Russell56kg
R2

Look Sharp Painting & Decorating Pty Ltd Mdn Plate

13:34 local950mMaiden$23,000
Winner8. Red Light PowerSP $31.00
★ Top pick5th
6Chica Poderosa

Our price $2.00 · SP $1.65 · Krysten Swaffer

Second up sharp, class drop enhances chances in position-driven track. Best in field for recency, track affinity and suitability despite maiden status.

2nd pick4th
5Booming Belief

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.00 · Wanderson D'Avila

Strong position from barrier 1, local form at distance (2:0-0-1 T/D), suits Cairns on-pace bias and soft conditions. Blinkers added second up could improve finishing. Solid each-way chance in maiden with map advantage over deeper runners.

3rd pick3rd
2Nicco Nota Fighter

Our price $7.00 · SP $10.00 · Nathan Thomas

Wide draw concern but class drop and tempo favour early speed. Viable threat if overcomes barrier in low-grade maiden.

Value pick6th
3Raar

Our price $10.00 · SP $9.00 · Sean Cormack

Soft track exposure, class drop to maiden. Jockey Cormack excels at Cairns. Upside if improves second up in pace-favouring setup.

  1. 1st8Red Light PowerChelsea Jokic$31.00
  2. 2nd10Stable InvestmentRachel Shred$26.00
  3. 3rd2Nicco Nota FighterNathan Thomas$10.00
  4. 4th5Booming BeliefWanderson D'Avila$4.00
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st8Red Light Power6Chelsea JokicTrevor & Peter Rowe56kg$31.00
2nd10Stable Investment8Rachel ShredKrystin Allender56kg$26.00
3rd2Nicco Nota Fighter10Nathan ThomasMatthew McGuire58kg$10.00
4th5Booming Belief1Wanderson D'AvilaO Chillemi56kg$4.00
5th6Chica Poderosa5Krysten SwafferTrevor & Peter Rowe56kg$1.65
6th3Raar4Sean CormackA R Bailey58kg$9.00
7th7Ostuni7Samantha PointonA G Malliff54kg$31.00
8th4Betta Win3Shohei KayaA R Bailey56kg$81.00
9th1Long Tall James2Aidan HoltLachie Manzelmann58kg$51.00
10th9Scotch Rocket9Lacey MorrisonJade Doolan56kg$41.00
R3

Zenbook (Qtis Bonuses Applicable 2&3yo Only) Mdn Plate

14:12 local950mMaiden$23,000
Winner6. Middle ChildSP $3.20
★ Top pickWon
6Middle Child

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.20 · Ryan Wiggins

Soft 6 suits (8 soft starts), improving trend & Wiggins booking outweigh maiden status in low-class sprint.

2nd pick5th
9Sheza Barbarossa

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.00 · Nathan Thomas

Midfield map perfect for positional track, light weight helps on Soft 6. Reliable consistent type with place safety in maiden company.

3rd pickScratched
4Super Steven

Our price $5.50 · Chelsea Jokic

Second up, proven heavy performer, light weight & map exploits Cairns bias better than most.

Value pick7th
5Lichfield Angel

Our price $7.00 · SP $13.00 · Lauren Guernier

  1. 1st6Middle ChildRyan Wiggins$3.20
  2. 2nd1Any NewsLacey Morrison$3.80
  3. 3rd2Monty RoadSamantha Pointon$9.50
  4. 4th7VolareTasha Chambers$26.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st6Middle Child3Ryan WigginsS J Royes56.5kg$3.20
2nd1Any News7Lacey MorrisonRachel Shred58.5kg$3.80
3rd2Monty Road5Samantha PointonA G Malliff56.5kg$9.50
4th7Volare8Tasha ChambersTroy Clive56.5kg$26.00
5th9Sheza Barbarossa6Nathan ThomasTrevor & Peter Rowe55.5kg$11.00
6th8Webs9Wanderson D'AvilaMs M Preston56.5kg$9.50
7th5Lichfield Angel1Lauren GuernierA G Malliff54.5kg$13.00
8th3Radio Waves2Aidan HoltJade Doolan58.5kg$41.00
Scr4Super Steven4Chelsea JokicMaria Potiris57.5kg
R4

Mayfair Buyers Agent Hcp

14:47 local1250mOpen$21,000
Winner2. Armour ForceSP $2.50
★ Top pick2nd
7Colours Of Autumn

Our price $2.00 · SP $1.60 · Lacey Morrison

Barrier 2 perfect for Cairns positional bias, maps forward in moderate-fast tempo. Soft 6 suits better than pure heavy performers.

2nd pickWon
2Armour Force

Our price $3.50 · SP $2.50 · Sean Cormack

Soft experience solid (22:4-3-0), barrier 5 ideal for midfield role on short straight. Cormack booking boosts (28% trainer combo).

3rd pick5th
4Perovic

Our price $12.00 · SP $20.00 · Wanderson D'Avila

Local star with 5:3-0-0 at Cairns, soft performer (14:5-0-1). Barrier 4 suits map to on-pace, tempo favours midfielders. First up blank but recent form solid including Open stays, fitness from prep.

Value pick3rd
3Choir Boy

Our price $10.00 · SP $20.00 · Nathan Thomas

Barrier 3 suits likely leader role in speed map, Cairns bias loves front half. Soft/heavy ok but no track success tempers. Recent poor but prior placings and map make overlay in volatile country Open.

  1. 1st2Armour ForceSean Cormack$2.50
  2. 2nd7Colours Of AutumnLacey Morrison$1.60
  3. 3rd3Choir BoyNathan Thomas$20.00
  4. 4th6Olympic KorchnoiKrysten Swaffer$31.00
Full result · 6 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Armour Force5Sean CormackS Massingham55.5kg$2.50
2nd7Colours Of Autumn2Lacey MorrisonO Chillemi54kg$1.60
3rd3Choir Boy3Nathan ThomasMs J Ryan54kg$20.00
4th6Olympic Korchnoi6Krysten SwafferTrevor & Peter Rowe54kg$31.00
5th4Perovic4Wanderson D'AvilaF J Wieland54kg$20.00
6th5Acclimatise1Rachel ShredKrystin Allender54kg$20.00
Scr1Valenki5O Chillemi63kg
R5

Dental On Martyn (Bm60)

15:27 local1250mBenchmark 60$21,000
Winner6. Thirteen UnderSP $3.90
★ Top pick5th
4Golden Octavian

Our price $3.50 · SP $4.40 · Ryan Wiggins

Golden Octavian tops form assessment with barrier 1 perfectly suiting Cairns' first-half-field bias where winners come from top 6 at 400m. Moderate-fast tempo favours forward midfield map.

2nd pick8th
1Swatow

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.00 · Sean Cormack

Swatow's pure form shines via dominant Cairns record (4:2-1-0) and T/D perfection (2:1-1-0), soft suitability (6:2-1-2) and class drop from Open wins. First-up record modest but trainer/jockey intent clear (Cormack 50% combo). Barrier 7 workable for likely midfield map on position-biased track.

3rd pick3rd
5Skogafoss

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.50 · Aidan Holt

Soft suitability and barrier 6 suit forward midfield role on bias track.

Value pickWon
6Thirteen Under

Our price $6.00 · SP $3.90 · Lacey Morrison

Thirteen Under provides value overlay with flawless recent Cairns T/D form (2:2-0-0), back-to-back wins including last start BM55.

  1. 1st6Thirteen UnderLacey Morrison$3.90
  2. 2nd9La ManoChelsea Jokic$16.00
  3. 3rd5SkogafossAidan Holt$9.50
  4. 4th3Alabama MoonlightKrysten Swaffer$4.20
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st6Thirteen Under5Lacey MorrisonSharlee Hoffman59kg$3.90
2nd9La Mano4Chelsea JokicMs J Ryan56.5kg$16.00
3rd5Skogafoss6Aidan HoltDean Piccolo59.5kg$9.50
4th3Alabama Moonlight9Krysten SwafferTrevor & Peter Rowe60kg$4.20
5th4Golden Octavian1Ryan WigginsS Massingham60kg$4.40
6th8Kitema3Shohei KayaA R Bailey58kg$26.00
7th2Eclipsion8Lauren GuernierS Massingham59kg$61.00
8th1Swatow7Sean CormackF J Wieland64kg$4.00
9th7Attentive2Nathan ThomasScott Cooper58.5kg$61.00
R6

Ladbrokes Hosted Pots Hcp (C1)

16:04 local1250mClass 1$21,000
Winner8. Fools PlaySP $3.40
★ Top pick3rd
1Kirikan

Our price $3.00 · SP $4.40 · Ryan Wiggins

Kirikan tops form assessment with class drop from recent Class 3, strong Cairns record (3:0-0-2) and barrier 1 positioning him to lead or sit handy on this tight track favouring first half of field. Wiggins/Massingham combo reliable (14%).

2nd pick8th
6Essay Wine

Our price $7.50 · SP $11.00 · Sean Cormack

Essay Wine's recent form bulletproof: won Cairns 1250m maiden on soft 28 days ago from barrier 3, exact setup here. Track record 3:1-0-1, barrier 3 perfect for positional bias. Cormack in career-best form. Rising class risk but fresh winner with ideal map outweighs; strong place chance in moderate tempo.

3rd pickScratched
7Floral Legend

Our price $5.50 · Chelsea Jokic

Floral Legend building perfectly: recent Atherton maiden win, close 2nd at Cairns 950m heavy. Barrier 2 secures forward position crucial at Cairns. Light weight helps on soft; class rise manageable from provincials.

Value pick5th
9Geraldine's Wish

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.60 · Krysten Swaffer

Barrier 6 maps midfield to exploit moderate-fast tempo. High place strike suits exotics; proven on soft. Class rise but track affinity and fitness make her undervalued vs assessed fair line.

  1. 1st8Fools PlayLacey Morrison$3.40
  2. 2nd3ParchTasha Chambers$6.50
  3. 3rd1KirikanRyan Wiggins$4.40
  4. 4th5TsunamiLauren Guernier$18.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st8Fools Play4Lacey MorrisonS J Royes54kg$3.40
2nd3Parch10Tasha ChambersS J Royes59kg$6.50
3rd1Kirikan1Ryan WigginsS Massingham62.5kg$4.40
4th5Tsunami7Lauren GuernierO Chillemi55kg$18.00
5th9Geraldine's Wish6Krysten SwafferTrevor & Peter Rowe54kg$3.60
6th2First Man5Aidan HoltMs J Hassett62kg$11.00
7th10Diamond Lucy8Nathan ThomasTroy Clive54kg$41.00
8th6Essay Wine3Sean CormackF J Wieland55.5kg$11.00
Scr4Line 'em Up Loui9S Massingham58kg
Scr7Floral Legend2Chelsea JokicR C Ludwig54kg
R7

Magic Millions/ Rob Koch Memorial/ FNQ Up & Coming Stayers (Bm55)

16:42 local1500mBenchmark 55$21,000
Winner3. InnovatesSP $3.20
★ Top pick4th
1The Honey Badger

Our price $2.50 · SP $2.15 · Ryan Wiggins

Proven wet tracker (2:1-0-0 soft/heavy). Clear top pick despite weight.

2nd pick10th
8Starmeira

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.00 · Wanderson D'Avila

Strong each-way chance with barrier 5, recent places at track on wet (2nd/3rd heavy), 8:1-1-2 soft record.

3rd pick2nd
5Lord Power

Our price $6.50 · SP $15.00 · Krysten Swaffer

Barrier 1 exploits Cairns inside bias (15% win rate 1-6), vast track stats 37:2-8-6, soft proven 27:1-5-5.

Value pick9th
6The Cops

Our price $12.00 · SP $21.00 · Shohei Kaya

Gear change positive, maps midfield in fast tempo.

  1. 1st3InnovatesLacey Morrison$3.20
  2. 2nd5Lord PowerKrysten Swaffer$15.00
  3. 3rd4FlourishSamantha Pointon$31.00
  4. 4th1The Honey BadgerRyan Wiggins$2.15
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Innovates7Lacey MorrisonR J Miller58kg$3.20
2nd5Lord Power1Krysten SwafferTrevor & Peter Rowe57kg$15.00
3rd4Flourish8Samantha PointonA G Malliff55.5kg$31.00
4th1The Honey Badger4Ryan WigginsScott Cooper62.5kg$2.15
5th7Lucky Jim3Chelsea JokicM A Dale56kg$26.00
6th10Rose Of Athens10Nathan ThomasScott Cooper54kg$91.00
7th2Kammerzell House9Aidan HoltMaria Potiris58.5kg$31.00
8th9Khamis2Tasha ChambersTroy Clive54.5kg$31.00
9th6The Cops6Shohei KayaR J Miller57kg$21.00
10th8Starmeira5Wanderson D'AvilaKrystin Allender56kg$5.00
R8

Mirunners Australia Pty Ltd (Bm50)

17:22 local950mBenchmark 50$21,000
Winner11. Sweet CandySP $101.00
★ Top pick8th
2Tipped Off

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.50 · Sean Cormack

Local record strong at track (1 win) and T/D (1 win 1 place from 3). Maps as likely leader in very fast tempo, suiting on-pace bias. Recent form poor but class drop and jockey upgrade (Cormack hot) provide upside.

2nd pick5th
8Airborne Hotdog

Our price $7.00 · SP $8.00 · Nathan Thomas

Best recent form with 3rd-2nd at track over T/D in similar company. Track specialist (4 places from 7). Barrier 13 and backmarker map major cons at Cairns but very fast tempo may help midfield finish. Solid place chance.

3rd pickScratched
4She's Speedy

Our price $2.80 · Ryan Wiggins

Ideal barrier 4 positions her forward in speed map, suiting Cairns' first-half bias and very fast tempo. Second-up stats excellent (places both runs). Assessed slight underlay.

Value pick9th
14Five Bulls

Our price $12.00 · SP $20.00 · Wanderson D'Avila

Barrier 6 perfect for inside bias, maps midfield to exploit very fast tempo on short straight. Class drop huge positive, track experience (10 runs). Form ordinary but fitness evident in recent 4th.

  1. 1st11Sweet CandyRachel Shred$101.00
  2. 2nd1Coppabella RoadAidan Holt$3.70
  3. 3rd3Framed ItSamantha Pointon$15.00
  4. 4th6Miss MolokaiShohei Kaya$101.00
Full result · 11 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st11Sweet Candy2Rachel ShredRachel Shred56.5kg$101.00
2nd1Coppabella Road14Aidan HoltS J Royes62kg$3.70
3rd3Framed It11Samantha PointonRachael Singleton58kg$15.00
4th6Miss Molokai7Shohei KayaLouise Terzi59kg$101.00
5th8Airborne Hotdog13Nathan ThomasScott Cooper58.5kg$8.00
6th13Arrogant Heart12Tasha ChambersK J McGuire57kg$26.00
7th7Our Addiction8Krysten SwafferTrevor & Peter Rowe59kg$13.00
8th2Tipped Off1Sean CormackA R Bailey61kg$5.50
9th14Five Bulls6Wanderson D'AvilaMs J Ryan56.5kg$20.00
10th9Mr Damage10Chelsea JokicTroy Clive58.5kg$71.00
11th5Talk Dirty9Lacey MorrisonBodine Bailey60kg$10.00
Scr4She's Speedy4Ryan WigginsS Massingham60kg
Scr10Stateswoman5Lauren GuernierKayla Russell55.5kg
Scr12Egzakly3Kayla Russell56kg

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