Queensland · Monday 13 April 2026
Longreach tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Longreach. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Saunders Electrics (Bm60)
The consistent recent form and proven ability at the distance make this a strong each-way chance despite the weight burden.
Schmoozer is well-placed second up with a jockey who excels at this track. The combination statistics and distance record provide confidence despite the modest recent form.
Curry Legend offers value as a proven 1000m performer second up.
- 1st5Bourbon LaneJohn Rudd$4.60
- 2nd2SchmoozerRobert Faehr$6.00
- 3rd3Rebelious RedAmie Meissner$2.70
- 4th1HighgroundChris Bryen$4.60
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Bourbon Lane | 1 | John Rudd | H C Forster | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Schmoozer | 7 | Robert Faehr | Richard Simpson | 64kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Rebelious Red | 6 | Amie Meissner | G R Green | 59.5kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 1 | Highground | 3 | Chris Bryen | M A Oates | 64.5kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 7 | Chief Mondo | 5 | Michael Heagney | C W Prow | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Curry Legend | 2 | Violet Soulsby | T A Hall | 56kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Vonk | 4 | Maddie Mankelow | Tanya Parry | 59kg |
Gavin Groves Plumbing Plate (C3)
The inside barrier suits her racing pattern, and the strong jockey/trainer combination adds confidence. Her recent Longreach win demonstrates she handles the track well.
Her consistency with three placings from four recent starts suggests she's in good order, though the 1200m distance remains a query given her limited exposure.
The wide barrier is concerning, but his class and recent form suggest he can overcome it.
- 1st3Outback BanditAmie Meissner$2.80
- 2nd6All Too LuckyMaddie Mankelow$2.70
- 3rd7Inquisitive LegendSteven Galvin$7.00
- 4th4Tapa KickMichael Heagney$13.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Outback Bandit | 5 | Amie Meissner | G R Green | 60kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | All Too Lucky | 1 | Maddie Mankelow | Toni Schofield | 58.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 7 | Inquisitive Legend | 3 | Steven Galvin | David Rewald | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Tapa Kick | 4 | Michael Heagney | M A Oates | 62kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Silent Angel | 7 | Gabrielle Semmens | Trevor Williams | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Manic Light | 9 | Violet Soulsby | Tanya Parry | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Sweetpea Moochi | 2 | Matthew Gray | K D Krogh | 60.5kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Lasting Promise | 8 | Todd Banks | R Hermann | 62kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Salt Lake Betty | 6 | John Rudd | H C Forster | 60kg | $11.00 |
Kent Construction Hcp
The Pointon/Pugsley combination has excellent statistics, and the horse has proven ability at this distance.
Hurricane Thunder brings excellent connections and proven form at this track. The Mankelow partnership has been highly successful, and the inside barrier draw provides tactical advantage. Recent form is solid with consistent placings and wins, making this a strong each-way proposition.
Little Cointreau brings metropolitan class and the crucial barrier 1 advantage. The inside draw is crucial at this track.
Magical Slipper offers value with recent strong form and proven ability at the distance. Represents solid each-way value.
- 1st3Mistrey EmperorSamantha Pointon$5.50
- 2nd7Hurricane ThunderMaddie Mankelow$2.80
- 3rd2Echo PointAmie Meissner$41.00
- 4th8Little CointreauMichael Heagney$4.40
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Mistrey Emperor | 5 | Samantha Pointon | William Pugsley | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Hurricane Thunder | 2 | Maddie Mankelow | Toni Schofield | 54.5kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Echo Point | 6 | Amie Meissner | T A Hall | 61kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Little Cointreau | 1 | Michael Heagney | C T Austin | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 4 | Magical Slipper | 4 | Violet Soulsby | Bevan Johnson | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Testator Silens | 8 | Matthew Gray | C T Austin | 68.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Heyington Station | 3 | Gabrielle Semmens | David Rewald | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Cold One | 7 | Steven Galvin | David Rewald | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Ocean Emperor | 9 | Todd Banks | R Hermann | 56kg | $81.00 |
Kate Deane Memorial Mdn Plate
Proven wet track performer with two placings from four soft track starts. Elite Mankelow/Schofield combination (29% strike rate) provides confidence. Barrier 6 allows tactical flexibility in likely fast tempo.
Consistent mare with 5 placings from 19 starts showing reliability. Barrier 1 perfectly suits track's leader bias. Recent third at Sunshine Coast maintains form line. Weight drop to 56.5kg and proven distance record make her a strong each-way proposition.
Recent runner-up at Emerald confirms current form. Good track specialist with 2 placings from 7 attempts. Outside barrier 15 aligns with track's historical bias favouring wide draws.
Gear change to blinkers first time provides significant upside for this consistent mare. Second up from spell with recent runner-up showing current form. Emma Bell's 20% recent strike rate adds confidence.
- 1st4ZoustrongMaddie Mankelow$2.10
- 2nd1Day To RememberMichael Heagney$4.40
- 3rd8Cliodhna MaeveViolet Soulsby$9.00
- 4th5Miss The MusicRobert Faehr$31.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Zoustrong | 6 | Maddie Mankelow | Toni Schofield | 59kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 1 | Day To Remember | 2 | Michael Heagney | M A Oates | 60.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 8 | Cliodhna Maeve | 1 | Violet Soulsby | Tanya Parry | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Miss The Music | 4 | Robert Faehr | Tanya Parry | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Pitleco Lass | 13 | John Rudd | K D Krogh | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Take A Break | 11 | Steven Galvin | Maree Pitman | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Tribesman | 17 | Samantha Pointon | William Pugsley | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Saint Anns | 15 | Gabrielle Semmens | Trevor Williams | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Fortunas Girl | 12 | Matthew Gray | Tanya Parry | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Ask Me Harry | 7 | Amie Meissner | Ms G Bell | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Bella Russian | 10 | Emma Bell | C T Austin | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Mishani Outlaw | 16 | Todd Banks | R Hermann | 60.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Who Asked Zou | 8 | Jaimee Lee Devine | Tanya Parry | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Ricallen | 14 | Violet Soulsby | Bevan Johnson | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Circus Maximus | 3 | P W O''Toole | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Simply Smashing | 5 | Maree Pitman | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Powerwise | 9 | Jaimee Lee Devine | R B Williams | 55.5kg |
Barcaldine Cleaning Services (Bm50)
Impressive debut winner stepping up significantly in class but showing enough ability to suggest she can handle the rise. The Johnson/Soulsby combination is proven successful and the inside barrier gives her tactical options. Light weight and good track conditions suit.
However, poor first-up record and long spell are concerns.
The gear change suggests connections are trying something new, and her recent form shows she's competitive at this level despite the poor track/distance record.
The Faehr booking is significant given his excellent strike rate at this track, and the inside barrier provides tactical advantage. Form trend is upward despite limited wins.
- 1st2Calyx RoseAmie Meissner$3.40
- 2nd7Holy Holy HolyViolet Soulsby$8.50
- 3rd11IntoxicationMaddie Mankelow$4.20
- 4th3French EmpireRobert Faehr$11.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Calyx Rose | 1 | Amie Meissner | Ms G Bell | 60.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Holy Holy Holy | 6 | Violet Soulsby | Bevan Johnson | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Intoxication | 5 | Maddie Mankelow | Toni Schofield | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 3 | French Empire | 2 | Robert Faehr | Richard Simpson | 62kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Valiant Joan | 3 | Jaimee Lee Devine | H C Forster | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Wolf Point | 10 | Todd Banks | R Hermann | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Saltclay | 9 | Steven Galvin | Maree Pitman | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Cup Of Ambition | 4 | Matthew Gray | Tanya Parry | 61.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Trapeze Flyer | 7 | Gabrielle Semmens | P W O''Toole | 60.5kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Nassau County | 8 | Samantha Pointon | C T Austin | 63.5kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Freddie Eddie | 11 | Michael Heagney | David Rewald | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
G & G Browne Smash Repairs Hcp (C1)
Worksmeup presents the strongest winning chance based on exceptional recent consistency and proven ability at this track. The mare has finished in the top 3 in 5 of her last 6 starts, including a last-start win at this venue. Emma Bell's 40% strike rate with this horse and the stable's confidence in stepping up in grade makes this the standout selection despite the class rise.
Scarlet Haze offers solid value as the second pick with a 40% win rate from limited starts. The 3-year-old filly won her last start and drops back in class here. While lightly raced, her form suggests natural ability and the Semmens/Williams combination has been effective. The slight barrier concern is offset by her class edge.
The gelding's early speed should suit the track's leader bias, and he's dropping back in class after competitive metropolitan form. The combination of pace advantage and class drop makes him a solid each-way chance.
The Mankelow/Schofield combination strikes at 29%, and the gelding is dropping back in class.
- 1st2Quarry ManAmie Meissner$3.80
- 2nd1BoomrouxTodd Banks$26.00
- 3rd9Scarlet HazeGabrielle Semmens$3.50
- 4th7Imminent BoomMatthew Gray$10.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Quarry Man | 2 | Amie Meissner | Ms G Bell | 60kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Boomroux | 3 | Todd Banks | T A Hall | 63.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Scarlet Haze | 9 | Gabrielle Semmens | R B Williams | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Imminent Boom | 4 | Matthew Gray | C T Austin | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Threefold | 7 | Robert Faehr | Tanya Parry | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Tell Us Toll | 12 | Violet Soulsby | Bevan Johnson | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Pocket Picker | 6 | Maddie Mankelow | Toni Schofield | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 8 | Worksmeup | 8 | Emma Bell | B J Richardson | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 4 | You Kay Squeeze | 1 | John Rudd | H C Forster | 62kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Gunboat | 5 | Jaimee Lee Devine | R Little | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 11 | I''m Opinionated | 11 | Samantha Pointon | Tanya Parry | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Brisket | 10 | P W O''Toole | 56.5kg | $51.00 | |
| Scr | 12 | Saltclay | 13 | Maree Pitman | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Consorting One | 13 | Michael Heagney | David Rewald | 56kg |
TJF Milk (Bm55)
Ferghana presents as the most reliable winning chance based on recent form and statistical superiority. The gelding won impressively last start at Barcaldine and has an excellent record at today's distance. The perfect jockey/horse combination with Mankelow adds significant confidence, while the inside barrier provides tactical advantage on this spacious track.
The main concern is the jockey's poor record at this track.
Ya Love Her represents value based on the significant class drop and strong recent form. The gelding ran an excellent second last start and benefits from having Robert Faehr, who is in outstanding form at this track.
The main concerns are the jockey booking and the extended break between runs.
- 1st5Call OutJohn Rudd$26.00
- 2nd8Ya Love HerRobert Faehr$3.10
- 3rd1FerghanaMaddie Mankelow$5.00
- 4th7So OutrageousGabrielle Semmens$6.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Call Out | 9 | John Rudd | H C Forster | 61kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Ya Love Her | 5 | Robert Faehr | Richard Simpson | 60.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 1 | Ferghana | 6 | Maddie Mankelow | Toni Schofield | 61.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 7 | So Outrageous | 8 | Gabrielle Semmens | R B Williams | 60.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Flop Turn River | 4 | Todd Banks | G M Rafter | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Want To Be Proud | 2 | Emma Bell | B J Richardson | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Final Mission | 11 | Michael Heagney | David Rewald | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Final Comment | 12 | Jaimee Lee Devine | R Little | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Dirty Merchant | 1 | Steven Galvin | Steven Galvin | 60.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Parisienne Piper | 10 | Amie Meissner | Tanya Parry | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Capital Boss | 3 | Matthew Gray | K D Krogh | 62kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Invader''s Girl | 12 | Maree Pitman | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Busterkick | 7 | Tanya Parry | 57.5kg |
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