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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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R1

Sky Racing Mackay Classic Hcp

11:57 local1200mOpen$35,000
Winner3. Blessed BoomSP $11.00
★ Top pick2nd
1The Barber

Our price $2.50 · SP $2.30 · Tahlia Fenlon

Barrier 4 ideal for Mackay's on-speed bias where leaders dominate. Soft 6 proven (1:1-0-0).

2nd pick3rd
2Wasabi Barbie

Our price $2.00 · SP $2.05 · Chris Mc Iver

Still strong contender as likely leader on fast-tempo Mackay sprint favoring on-pace, but form dip prevents top rank.

3rd pickWon
3Blessed Boom

Our price $10.00 · SP $11.00 · Sean Cormack

Local 3:1-0-0 record strong, light weight helps on soft 6.

Value pick6th
4Dazzling Geisha

Our price $12.00 · SP $8.00 · Nikki Olzard

  1. 1st3Blessed BoomSean Cormack$11.00
  2. 2nd1The BarberTahlia Fenlon$2.30
  3. 3rd2Wasabi BarbieChris Mc Iver$2.05
  4. 4th6Whip 'n NeighneighViolet Soulsby$41.00
Full result · 6 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Blessed Boom1Sean CormackTom Smith56kg$11.00
2nd1The Barber4Tahlia FenlonAlisha Taylor59kg$2.30
3rd2Wasabi Barbie6Chris Mc IverJ E McConachy57.5kg$2.05
4th6Whip 'n Neighneigh3Violet SoulsbyKris Thomas53kg$41.00
5th5Long Tall James2Amie MeissnerLachie Manzelmann53.5kg$41.00
6th4Dazzling Geisha5Nikki OlzardClinton Taylor54kg$8.00
R2

Ladbrokes Hosted Pots Mdn Hcp

12:31 local1100mMaiden$23,000
Winner1. CryoseismsSP $1.65
★ Top pickWon
1Cryoseisms

Our price $2.80 · SP $1.65 · Warwick Satherley

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.

2nd pick4th
4Arancia

Our price $4.50 · SP $8.00 · Fiona Sandkuhl

Midfield map from 5 exploits Mackay's top-3 at 400m bias.

3rd pick5th
8Lady De Vega

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.50 · Tahlia Fenlon

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.

Value pick7th
6Trickett's Jewel

Our price $9.00 · SP $26.00 · Amie Meissner

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.

  1. 1st1CryoseismsWarwick Satherley$1.65
  2. 2nd7Willow CapriChris Mc Iver$18.00
  3. 3rd3Monday CloseTasha Chambers$10.00
  4. 4th4AranciaFiona Sandkuhl$8.00
Full result · 7 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Cryoseisms1Warwick SatherleyRicky Vale60kg$1.65
2nd7Willow Capri6Chris Mc IverL A Wright58kg$18.00
3rd3Monday Close2Tasha ChambersC Maher59.5kg$10.00
4th4Arancia5Fiona SandkuhlD K Amos59kg$8.00
5th8Lady De Vega7Tahlia FenlonLachie Manzelmann54kg$7.50
6th5The Solicitor4Sean CormackDamien Rideout59kg$6.50
7th6Trickett's Jewel3Amie MeissnerMs G Bell56kg$26.00
Scr2Capricornus6Ricky Vale59.5kg
R3

Ladbrokes Big Bets Copy Now Hcp

13:06 local1300mOpen$21,000
Winner2. ExodasSP $1.85
★ Top pickWon
2Exodas

Our price $1.80 · SP $1.85 · Aidan Holt

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.

2nd pick2nd
5The Kobay Train

Our price $4.00 · SP $5.50 · Amie Meissner

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.

3rd pick4th
4Yorokobi

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.00 · Sean Cormack

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.

Value pick3rd
8Viper Room

Our price $8.00 · SP $4.80 · Tahlia Fenlon

Soft unproven but forward map exploits track bias for overlay vs assessed winning chance.

  1. 1st2ExodasAidan Holt$1.85
  2. 2nd5The Kobay TrainAmie Meissner$5.50
  3. 3rd8Viper RoomTahlia Fenlon$4.80
  4. 4th4YorokobiSean Cormack$7.00
Full result · 6 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Exodas6Aidan HoltLachie Manzelmann57.5kg$1.85
2nd5The Kobay Train1Amie MeissnerJoshua Manzelmann53.5kg$5.50
3rd8Viper Room3Tahlia FenlonMs O Cairns54kg$4.80
4th4Yorokobi5Sean CormackLachie Manzelmann56kg$7.00
5th3Mayor Of Kingston4Violet SoulsbyLachie Manzelmann54.5kg$10.00
6th7Frosty Queen2Chris Mc IverLachie Manzelmann54kg$101.00
Scr1Mister Doobee7Krystin Allender60kg
Scr6Supid Date7Joshua Manzelmann54kg
R4

Ladbrokes Mega Multi (Bm62)

13:41 local1050mBenchmark 62$21,000
Winner3. Better Be ReadySP $5.00
★ Top pick4th
6Flying Animo

Our price $2.50 · SP $2.30 · McKenzie Apel

2nd pick3rd
5Spirit Of Mac

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.00 · Fiona Sandkuhl

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.

3rd pick2nd
1La Petite Maison

Our price $4.80 · SP $4.20 · Sean Cormack

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.

Value pick6th
2Betta Than Presley

Our price $10.00 · SP $9.50 · Aidan Holt

Consistent (recent 8x32233331x1), second-up improver mapping forward in Mackay bias.

  1. 1st3Better Be ReadyAmie Meissner$5.00
  2. 2nd1La Petite MaisonSean Cormack$4.20
  3. 3rd5Spirit Of MacFiona Sandkuhl$6.00
  4. 4th6Flying AnimoMcKenzie Apel$2.30
Full result · 6 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Better Be Ready6Amie MeissnerJennifer Hatfield58kg$5.00
2nd1La Petite Maison5Sean CormackTracy Simmons61.5kg$4.20
3rd5Spirit Of Mac3Fiona SandkuhlTracy Simmons59.5kg$6.00
4th6Flying Animo2McKenzie ApelRicky Vale59kg$2.30
5th8Rich Divinity1Tahlia FenlonW N Pomfrett57kg$17.00
6th2Betta Than Presley4Aidan HoltR B Williams61kg$9.50
Scr4Got Gumption7Zac McFarlane60kg
Scr7Five Star King5Warwick SatherleyRicky Vale57.5kg
R5

Ladbrokes Popular SRM (Bm62)

14:16 local1800mBenchmark 62$21,000
Winner9. Jetpack VerdiSP $3.00
★ Top pick6th
3Replace The Ace

Our price $2.50 · SP $3.20 · Aidan Holt

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.

2nd pick3rd
5Kayleen's Profit

Our price $4.80 · SP $5.00 · Raul Silvera Olivera

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.

3rd pick5th
1Release Le Missile

Our price $5.50 · SP $8.00 · Amie Meissner

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.

Value pick2nd
4Cash Artist

Our price $6.50 · SP $6.50 · Natalea Summers

Fresh off Mackay BM60 win two back (2000m) with track record 6:1-3-1. Form improving 821 pattern.

  1. 1st9Jetpack VerdiTahlia Fenlon$3.00
  2. 2nd4Cash ArtistNatalea Summers$6.50
  3. 3rd5Kayleen's ProfitRaul Silvera Olivera$5.00
  4. 4th6San JuanChris Mc Iver$15.00
Full result · 6 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st9Jetpack Verdi3Tahlia FenlonMs G Bell54kg$3.00
2nd4Cash Artist6Natalea SummersDarryl Johnston58kg$6.50
3rd5Kayleen's Profit2Raul Silvera OliveraRicky Vale55kg$5.00
4th6San Juan4Chris Mc IverJ E McConachy55kg$15.00
5th1Release Le Missile5Amie MeissnerD K Amos61kg$8.00
6th3Replace The Ace1Aidan HoltTom Smith59.5kg$3.20
Scr2Smart Mission7Clinton Taylor61kg
Scr7So Outrageous3Violet SoulsbyR B Williams52.5kg
Scr8Boom Crusher8Sean CormackDarryl Johnston54kg
R6

Ladbrokes Odds Surge Hcp (55)

14:51 local1200mRestricted 55$21,000
Winner1. He's The OneSP $3.20
★ Top pickWon
1He's The One

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.20 · Sean Cormack

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.

2nd pick7th
7Crimson Decipher

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.00 · Warwick Satherley

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.

3rd pick2nd
3Zoustrong

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.00 · Chris Mc Iver

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.

Value pick8th
5Office Politics

Our price $12.00 · SP $21.00 · Violet Soulsby

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.

  1. 1st1He's The OneSean Cormack$3.20
  2. 2nd3ZoustrongChris Mc Iver$7.00
  3. 3rd6RaveniteTasha Chambers$31.00
  4. 4th4I'm StellarEmma Bell$7.50
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1He's The One6Sean CormackS S Quigley59.5kg$3.20
2nd3Zoustrong2Chris Mc IverToni Schofield59kg$7.00
3rd6Ravenite3Tasha ChambersW N Pomfrett57.5kg$31.00
4th4I'm Stellar7Emma BellJ M Bell58kg$7.50
5th2Cryptology8Aidan HoltAlisha Taylor59kg$10.00
6th8Mississippi Dream1Tahlia FenlonLachie Manzelmann56.5kg$4.20
7th7Crimson Decipher4Warwick SatherleyRicky Vale57kg$5.00
8th5Office Politics5Violet SoulsbyTracy Simmons56kg$21.00
R7

Book For Amateurs Saturday 23rd May Hcp

15:26 local1200mOpen$21,000
Winner7. Parade GroundSP $4.40
★ Top pick7th
3Early Fusion

Our price $3.00 · SP $3.40 · McKenzie Apel

Barrier 2 ensures forward position on leader-favouring track with fast tempo suiting on-pacers. Class rise noted but track mastery and map override.

2nd pick5th
8Outsmarted

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.80 · Fiona Sandkuhl

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.

3rd pickWon
7Parade Ground

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.40 · Warwick Satherley

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.

Value pick6th
1Master Montaro

Our price $5.50 · SP $7.00 · Aidan Holt

Barrier 5 allows on-pace settling on bias track. Solid e/w contender if handles conditions.

  1. 1st7Parade GroundWarwick Satherley$4.40
  2. 2nd2AcrophobicAmie Meissner$12.00
  3. 3rd6Booming LadTahlia Fenlon$7.00
  4. 4th5HurtleMitch Goring$20.00
Full result · 7 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st7Parade Ground1Warwick SatherleyRicky Vale55kg$4.40
2nd2Acrophobic3Amie MeissnerJennifer Hatfield59.5kg$12.00
3rd6Booming Lad7Tahlia FenlonTracy Simmons55.5kg$7.00
4th5Hurtle6Mitch GoringBevan Johnson57kg$20.00
5th8Outsmarted4Fiona SandkuhlD K Amos54kg$3.80
6th1Master Montaro5Aidan HoltRicky Vale63.5kg$7.00
7th3Early Fusion2McKenzie ApelRicky Vale58.5kg$3.40
Scr4Kathy's Beau8Clinton Taylor58.5kg
R8

Racing Again Thursday 14th May Plate (C3)

16:03 local1560mClass 3$21,000
Winner5. Turn Me RoyaleSP $11.00
★ Top pick5th
3Smart Mission

Our price $2.00 · SP $1.65 · Nikki Olzard

Maps midfield in likely moderate-fast tempo suiting on-speed Mackay bias.

2nd pick2nd
8First Man

Our price $8.00 · SP $14.00 · Tasha Chambers

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.

3rd pick8th
4Sideshow Frankie

Our price $21.00 · SP $61.00 · Natalea Summers

Maps forward in leader-favouring track, consistent form 3957613. Soft record weak but inside draw/position key at this on-pace circuit.

Value pickWon
5Turn Me Royale

Our price $8.50 · SP $11.00 · Tahlia Fenlon

Recent form 5771, fitness assured. Barrier 9 wide but proven here overrides; soft untested but class suits.

  1. 1st5Turn Me RoyaleTahlia Fenlon$11.00
  2. 2nd8First ManTasha Chambers$14.00
  3. 3rd9Four Leaf WonderRaul Silvera Olivera$10.00
  4. 4th7Boom CrusherMcKenzie Apel$21.00
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Turn Me Royale9Tahlia FenlonMs O Cairns58.5kg$11.00
2nd8First Man1Tasha ChambersMs J Hassett57kg$14.00
3rd9Four Leaf Wonder6Raul Silvera OliveraKevin Miller57kg$10.00
4th7Boom Crusher4McKenzie ApelDarryl Johnston57kg$21.00
5th3Smart Mission5Nikki OlzardClinton Taylor60kg$1.65
6th1Mordecai2Amie MeissnerW E Winters58kg$31.00
7th6Gigi Fille7Chris Mc IverR B Williams58kg$101.00
8th4Sideshow Frankie3Natalea SummersDarryl Johnston58.5kg$61.00
9th2Rashford8Sean CormackTracy Simmons60kg$3.60
Scr10Kayleen's Profit8Ricky Vale55kg

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