Barrier 4 ideal for Mackay's on-speed bias where leaders dominate. Soft 6 proven (1:1-0-0).
Queensland · Friday 1 May 2026
Mackay tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Mackay. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Sky Racing Mackay Classic Hcp
Still strong contender as likely leader on fast-tempo Mackay sprint favoring on-pace, but form dip prevents top rank.
Local 3:1-0-0 record strong, light weight helps on soft 6.
- 1st3Blessed BoomSean Cormack$11.00
- 2nd1The BarberTahlia Fenlon$2.30
- 3rd2Wasabi BarbieChris Mc Iver$2.05
- 4th6Whip 'n NeighneighViolet Soulsby$41.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Blessed Boom | 1 | Sean Cormack | Tom Smith | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | The Barber | 4 | Tahlia Fenlon | Alisha Taylor | 59kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 2 | Wasabi Barbie | 6 | Chris Mc Iver | J E McConachy | 57.5kg | $2.05 |
| 4th | 6 | Whip 'n Neighneigh | 3 | Violet Soulsby | Kris Thomas | 53kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Long Tall James | 2 | Amie Meissner | Lachie Manzelmann | 53.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Dazzling Geisha | 5 | Nikki Olzard | Clinton Taylor | 54kg | $8.00 |
Ladbrokes Hosted Pots Mdn Hcp
Cryoseisms tops form assessment as likely leader from gate 1 on on-speed Mackay track. First up but trainer Ricky Vale and jockey Satherley (25% combo) signal preparation. Blinkers off may sharpen. Best win chance despite first-up stats.
Midfield map from 5 exploits Mackay's top-3 at 400m bias.
Lady De Vega most experienced with strong Mackay stats (12:0-2-2, T/D 5:0-2-1) and recent form includes multiple placings. Light weight, proven soft (14:0-0-1), hot jockey (35% recent). Wide draw/backmarker map hurts on Mackay (0% backmarker wins), but experience/class edges place claims in maiden.
Barrier 3 suits Mackay forward bias, second up today with blinkers on. Limited starts but improving trials/form; fast tempo may suit if speeds up.
- 1st1CryoseismsWarwick Satherley$1.65
- 2nd7Willow CapriChris Mc Iver$18.00
- 3rd3Monday CloseTasha Chambers$10.00
- 4th4AranciaFiona Sandkuhl$8.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Cryoseisms | 1 | Warwick Satherley | Ricky Vale | 60kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 7 | Willow Capri | 6 | Chris Mc Iver | L A Wright | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Monday Close | 2 | Tasha Chambers | C Maher | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Arancia | 5 | Fiona Sandkuhl | D K Amos | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Lady De Vega | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | Lachie Manzelmann | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 5 | The Solicitor | 4 | Sean Cormack | Damien Rideout | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Trickett's Jewel | 3 | Amie Meissner | Ms G Bell | 56kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Capricornus | 6 | Ricky Vale | 59.5kg |
Ladbrokes Big Bets Copy Now Hcp
Track's on-pace bias + likely leader role from barrier 6 suits perfectly despite class rise. Soft 6 unproven but recent Good 4 win trumps rivals' form.
The Kobay Train earns second pick via barrier 1 advantage on leader-favouring Mackay (8 local starts, consistent places). Recent form includes 1300m win + placings, light weight aids soft 6. Maps midfield but inside draw gets economical run.
Yorokobi third on soft suitability (4:1-1-1) + prior Mackay 1300m place. In-form stable, gear tweak, barrier 5 for midfield spot suits track bias. Recent runs ordinary but wet form + local experience provides edge over winless rivals in Open class rise.
Soft unproven but forward map exploits track bias for overlay vs assessed winning chance.
- 1st2ExodasAidan Holt$1.85
- 2nd5The Kobay TrainAmie Meissner$5.50
- 3rd8Viper RoomTahlia Fenlon$4.80
- 4th4YorokobiSean Cormack$7.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Exodas | 6 | Aidan Holt | Lachie Manzelmann | 57.5kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 5 | The Kobay Train | 1 | Amie Meissner | Joshua Manzelmann | 53.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Viper Room | 3 | Tahlia Fenlon | Ms O Cairns | 54kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 4 | Yorokobi | 5 | Sean Cormack | Lachie Manzelmann | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Mayor Of Kingston | 4 | Violet Soulsby | Lachie Manzelmann | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Frosty Queen | 2 | Chris Mc Iver | Lachie Manzelmann | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Mister Doobee | 7 | Krystin Allender | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Supid Date | 7 | Joshua Manzelmann | 54kg |
Ladbrokes Mega Multi (Bm62)
Excellent draw in barrier 3 aligns with Mackay's inside bias and on-speed track profile. Soft 6 unproven but recent form consistent; maps midfield-forward in moderate-fast tempo to exploit leaders' vulnerability.
Mackay winner previously; soft record solid (12:2-1-1). Barrier 6 workable but needs luck from midfield in on-speed track; fitness sharp but form declining slightly. Solid place claims in moderate-fast tempo.
Consistent (recent 8x32233331x1), second-up improver mapping forward in Mackay bias.
- 1st3Better Be ReadyAmie Meissner$5.00
- 2nd1La Petite MaisonSean Cormack$4.20
- 3rd5Spirit Of MacFiona Sandkuhl$6.00
- 4th6Flying AnimoMcKenzie Apel$2.30
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Better Be Ready | 6 | Amie Meissner | Jennifer Hatfield | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | La Petite Maison | 5 | Sean Cormack | Tracy Simmons | 61.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 5 | Spirit Of Mac | 3 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Tracy Simmons | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Flying Animo | 2 | McKenzie Apel | Ricky Vale | 59kg | $2.30 |
| 5th | 8 | Rich Divinity | 1 | Tahlia Fenlon | W N Pomfrett | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Betta Than Presley | 4 | Aidan Holt | R B Williams | 61kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Got Gumption | 7 | Zac McFarlane | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Five Star King | 5 | Warwick Satherley | Ricky Vale | 57.5kg |
Ladbrokes Popular SRM (Bm62)
Mackay record 10:4-1-3 including T/D success. Soft track specialist with 18:3-3-5 record. Maps as likely leader in moderate-fast tempo suiting track pattern. Dropping slightly in class with proven stamina at distance.
Excellent map from barrier 2 to sit on-speed at leader-favouring Mackay. Soft track form solid 14:1-2-4. Distance record 5:1-2-0 including recent 2nd at 1800m. Consistent recent form with multiple placings. Light weight and inside draw exploit track bias perfectly in moderate-fast tempo.
Strong Mackay performer 7:2-0-2 with T/D win. Dropping in class after BM65/70 runs. Soft track record excellent 14:3-2-4. Barrier 6 neutral but can position midfield/on-pace. Moderate-fast tempo suits proven stayer better than pure closers.
Fresh off Mackay BM60 win two back (2000m) with track record 6:1-3-1. Form improving 821 pattern.
- 1st9Jetpack VerdiTahlia Fenlon$3.00
- 2nd4Cash ArtistNatalea Summers$6.50
- 3rd5Kayleen's ProfitRaul Silvera Olivera$5.00
- 4th6San JuanChris Mc Iver$15.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Jetpack Verdi | 3 | Tahlia Fenlon | Ms G Bell | 54kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Cash Artist | 6 | Natalea Summers | Darryl Johnston | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Kayleen's Profit | 2 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Ricky Vale | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 6 | San Juan | 4 | Chris Mc Iver | J E McConachy | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Release Le Missile | 5 | Amie Meissner | D K Amos | 61kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Replace The Ace | 1 | Aidan Holt | Tom Smith | 59.5kg | $3.20 |
| Scr | 2 | Smart Mission | 7 | Clinton Taylor | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | So Outrageous | 3 | Violet Soulsby | R B Williams | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Boom Crusher | 8 | Sean Cormack | Darryl Johnston | 54kg |
Ladbrokes Odds Surge Hcp (55)
He's The One tops form assessment with outstanding Mackay stats (18:1-7-6) and perfect T/D record (5:1-3-0). Second up from spell suits (2:0-1-0), consistent placer in BM58 equivalent. Fast tempo suits on-speed map from barrier 6.
Strong each-way chance with barrier 4 ideal for Mackay's on-speed bias (leaders/on-pace dominate). Solid track record (6:1-1-1), recent 2nd here in higher grade shows class drop advantage. Soft record (6:2-0-1) perfect for conditions. Maps midfield-forward in fast tempo, blinkers off aids settling.
Barrier 2 is gold at leader-favouring Mackay. Soft record (4:0-2-0) handles conditions, likely leader in speed map suits fast tempo. Class rise concern but unexposed profile and draw override. Solid place claimer behind top pick.
Barrier 5 maps ideally midfield-forward for Mackay bias. Proven soft (8:2-2-0) suits deteriorating track. Fast tempo exposes closers, but speed rewards.
- 1st1He's The OneSean Cormack$3.20
- 2nd3ZoustrongChris Mc Iver$7.00
- 3rd6RaveniteTasha Chambers$31.00
- 4th4I'm StellarEmma Bell$7.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | He's The One | 6 | Sean Cormack | S S Quigley | 59.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Zoustrong | 2 | Chris Mc Iver | Toni Schofield | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Ravenite | 3 | Tasha Chambers | W N Pomfrett | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 4 | I'm Stellar | 7 | Emma Bell | J M Bell | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Cryptology | 8 | Aidan Holt | Alisha Taylor | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Mississippi Dream | 1 | Tahlia Fenlon | Lachie Manzelmann | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 7 | Crimson Decipher | 4 | Warwick Satherley | Ricky Vale | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Office Politics | 5 | Violet Soulsby | Tracy Simmons | 56kg | $21.00 |
Book For Amateurs Saturday 23rd May Hcp
Barrier 2 ensures forward position on leader-favouring track with fast tempo suiting on-pacers. Class rise noted but track mastery and map override.
Light weight and barrier 4 suit Mackay's on-pace bias and fast tempo. High strike rates and fitness (17 days) make strong threat despite debut at track. Soft track lightly proven but recent speed compensates. Excellent place chance.
Parade Ground drawn ideally in barrier 1 to lead on Mackay's tight on-speed circuit. Recent 2nd here over distance shows suitability, with solid soft record. Ricky Vale booking signals intent alongside stablemates. Fast tempo may suit if controls race. Logical top-3 despite class rise given map.
Barrier 5 allows on-pace settling on bias track. Solid e/w contender if handles conditions.
- 1st7Parade GroundWarwick Satherley$4.40
- 2nd2AcrophobicAmie Meissner$12.00
- 3rd6Booming LadTahlia Fenlon$7.00
- 4th5HurtleMitch Goring$20.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Parade Ground | 1 | Warwick Satherley | Ricky Vale | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Acrophobic | 3 | Amie Meissner | Jennifer Hatfield | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Booming Lad | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | Tracy Simmons | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Hurtle | 6 | Mitch Goring | Bevan Johnson | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Outsmarted | 4 | Fiona Sandkuhl | D K Amos | 54kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 1 | Master Montaro | 5 | Aidan Holt | Ricky Vale | 63.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Early Fusion | 2 | McKenzie Apel | Ricky Vale | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| Scr | 4 | Kathy's Beau | 8 | Clinton Taylor | 58.5kg |
Racing Again Thursday 14th May Plate (C3)
Maps midfield in likely moderate-fast tempo suiting on-speed Mackay bias.
Excellent value top pick with barrier 1 suiting Mackay's inside/leader bias. Speed map flags as likely leader in moderate-fast tempo, perfect for track where top-3 at 400m dominate. Class rise concern but map/form outweighs.
Maps forward in leader-favouring track, consistent form 3957613. Soft record weak but inside draw/position key at this on-pace circuit.
Recent form 5771, fitness assured. Barrier 9 wide but proven here overrides; soft untested but class suits.
- 1st5Turn Me RoyaleTahlia Fenlon$11.00
- 2nd8First ManTasha Chambers$14.00
- 3rd9Four Leaf WonderRaul Silvera Olivera$10.00
- 4th7Boom CrusherMcKenzie Apel$21.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Turn Me Royale | 9 | Tahlia Fenlon | Ms O Cairns | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | First Man | 1 | Tasha Chambers | Ms J Hassett | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Four Leaf Wonder | 6 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Kevin Miller | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Boom Crusher | 4 | McKenzie Apel | Darryl Johnston | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Smart Mission | 5 | Nikki Olzard | Clinton Taylor | 60kg | $1.65 |
| 6th | 1 | Mordecai | 2 | Amie Meissner | W E Winters | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Gigi Fille | 7 | Chris Mc Iver | R B Williams | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Sideshow Frankie | 3 | Natalea Summers | Darryl Johnston | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Rashford | 8 | Sean Cormack | Tracy Simmons | 60kg | $3.60 |
| Scr | 10 | Kayleen's Profit | 8 | Ricky Vale | 55kg |
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