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Queensland · Friday 15 May 2026

Cairns tips and results

Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Cairns. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.

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R1

Ladbrokes Mates Mode Mdn Hcp

12:28 local950mMaiden$23,000
Winner3. Rocky PrinceSP $4.80
★ Top pick4th
8I'lltellyouafter

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.15 · Sean Cormack

Jockey-trainer 26% strike rate, heavy experience without major penalty. Recent form shows closing ability; position at 400m likely top 3-4. Form justifies favoritism in low-class maiden on position-driven track.

2nd pick3rd
2Monty Road

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.80 · Samantha Pointon

Barrier 1 gives perfect map to lead or sit handy on position-biased Cairns (heavy 9). Consistent in maidens, fitness from 14 days ago. Fast tempo suits on-speed profile; clear top form pick despite no win.

3rd pickWon
3Rocky Prince

Our price $7.00 · SP $4.80 · Nathan Thomas

Barrier 4 ideal for midfield position at 400m on tight Cairns. Young gelding dropping class significantly; speed map leader potential. Jockey solid locally. Value in lightly raced profile despite limited heavy form.

Value pick2nd
4Sensei Girl

Our price $10.00 · SP $14.00 · Ivo Fry

Filly drops class; inside draw + speed overcomes limited form.

  1. 1st3Rocky PrinceNathan Thomas$4.80
  2. 2nd4Sensei GirlIvo Fry$14.00
  3. 3rd2Monty RoadSamantha Pointon$4.80
  4. 4th8I'lltellyouafterSean Cormack$2.15
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Rocky Prince4Nathan ThomasTrevor & Peter Rowe57.5kg$4.80
2nd4Sensei Girl2Ivo FryGavin Kinlyside56.5kg$14.00
3rd2Monty Road1Samantha PointonA G Malliff56kg$4.80
4th8I'lltellyouafter3Sean CormackS Massingham54.5kg$2.15
5th6Sweet 'n' Elite8Shohei KayaMs R Inglis55.5kg$13.00
6th9Trusting Star7Wanderson D'AvilaGavin Kinlyside54kg$13.00
7th7Betta Win9Lacey MorrisonA R Bailey54.5kg$16.00
8th5Raar5Rachel ShredA R Bailey56kg$21.00
Scr1Esprit Lad6T Button60kg
R2

DNC Plumbing Hcp

13:04 local1250mOpen$21,000
Winner1. BetterlucknexttimeSP $4.00
★ Top pick4th
2Nottington Prince

Our price $4.50 · SP $6.50 · Aidan Holt

Barrier 5 ideal for Cairns positional bias, mapping midfield on fast tempo. Recent narrow 2nd at Townsville confirms fitness. Value overlay here on heavy 9.

2nd pick2nd
5Insta Worthy

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.00 · Lacey Morrison

Insta Worthy maps ideally from barrier 3 to hold forward position critical at Cairns (winners from top 6 at 400m). Light weight and jockey's 23% Cairns strike enhance prospects on wet track. Solid recent form including 2nd to Mister Doobee. Complements top pick in multis.

3rd pickScratched
6Nordic Invader

Our price $12.00 · Nathan Thomas

Heavy winner from barrier 6 suits map. Upside on heavy where unexposed positively.

Value pick3rd
7Raff Vader

Our price $7.00 · SP $8.50 · Sean Cormack

Recent class drop win shows fitness; light weight ideal for heavy.

  1. 1st1BetterlucknexttimeRyan Wiggins$4.00
  2. 2nd5Insta WorthyLacey Morrison$4.00
  3. 3rd7Raff VaderSean Cormack$8.50
  4. 4th2Nottington PrinceAidan Holt$6.50
Full result · 6 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Betterlucknexttime1Ryan WigginsMs J Hassett60kg$4.00
2nd5Insta Worthy3Lacey MorrisonSharlee Hoffman55kg$4.00
3rd7Raff Vader7Sean CormackS Massingham54kg$8.50
4th2Nottington Prince5Aidan HoltMs J Hassett60kg$6.50
5th4Exodas2Lachie Manzelmann57kg$3.30
6th3Mister Doobee4Ivo FryKrystin Allender57.5kg$11.00
Scr6Nordic Invader6Nathan ThomasS Massingham55kg
R3

Aussie Drill Kings (Bm55)

13:42 local950mBenchmark 55$21,000
Winner1. ThreebrothersSP $8.50
★ Top pickWon
1Threebrothers

Our price $5.50 · SP $8.50 · Rachel Shred

Threebrothers stands out on pure form with 12:2-3-1 at track/distance and heavy record of 5:1-1-1. Recent win (950m Heavy 9) and close 2nd (950m Heavy 10) at Cairns show suitability.

2nd pick2nd
2She's Speedy

Our price $2.50 · SP $1.50 · Ryan Wiggins

Maps as leader on fast tempo suiting Cairns on-pace bias. Class rise from maiden win is concern but inside draw and connections provide edge. Not top pick due to form limitations vs proven BM55 rivals.

3rd pick6th
5Our Addiction

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.50 · Lacey Morrison

Our Addiction shows improving form with recent win and barrier 3 perfect for inside bias. Midfield map fits Cairns positional demands where top 6 at 400m dominate. Lacks heavy black-type but recent fitness and class drop help. Solid place chance in heavy conditions.

Value pick4th
3Kitema

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.00 · Sean Cormack

Heavy winner previously, dropping class, and tongue tie could spark improvement despite recent form dip.

  1. 1st1ThreebrothersRachel Shred$8.50
  2. 2nd2She's SpeedyRyan Wiggins$1.50
  3. 3rd4Fancy GarterAidan Holt$9.00
  4. 4th3KitemaSean Cormack$8.00
Full result · 7 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Threebrothers7Rachel ShredA R Bailey60.5kg$8.50
2nd2She's Speedy2Ryan WigginsS Massingham59.5kg$1.50
3rd4Fancy Garter5Aidan HoltA R Bailey58kg$9.00
4th3Kitema4Sean CormackA R Bailey59kg$8.00
5th6Shere Khan6Nathan ThomasScott Cooper57.5kg$21.00
6th5Our Addiction3Lacey MorrisonTrevor & Peter Rowe58kg$8.50
7th9Irish Gift1Wanderson D'AvilaTrevor & Peter Rowe54kg$61.00
Scr7Airborne Hotdog8Scott Cooper57kg
Scr8Accept Power2Trevor & Peter Rowe56kg
R4

Babinda Electrics Hcp

14:17 local950mOpen$21,000
Winner3. Blue StratumSP $3.20
★ Top pickWon
3Blue Stratum

Our price $2.50 · SP $3.20 · Sean Cormack

Prime inside barrier 2 suits Cairns' strong positional bias favouring 1-6. First up stats solid (3:1-1-0), maps midfield in fast tempo from likely leaders #1-2. Superior class from metro/Open form outweighs unproven heavy despite track Heavy 9. Best form profile for win.

2nd pick5th
5Almighty Jab

Our price $6.00 · SP $13.00 · Nathan Thomas

Barrier 1 is gold on heavy Cairns where inside 1-6 dominate. First up record solid, maps prominently in fast tempo. Massingham barn in form with multiple runners. Unproven heavy but positional advantage and track affinity make strong place claim despite class rise.

3rd pick6th
4Bloomin' Ripper

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.00 · Rachel Shred

Barrier 3 perfectly positioned for Cairns bias. Consistent track performer (11 starts, multiple places) with good T&D record. Second up from spell with stats showing improvement second up. Light weight, recent fitness from 16-day backup, maps on-pace in speed map.

Value pick3rd
7Machine Head

Our price $9.00 · SP $6.00 · Krysten Swaffer

Recent fitness trumps first-uppers, track places, light weight. Barrier 7 concern on bias track but wet expertise and fast tempo may suit late charge.

  1. 1st3Blue StratumSean Cormack$3.20
  2. 2nd2Lady DamusRyan Wiggins$4.80
  3. 3rd7Machine HeadKrysten Swaffer$6.00
  4. 4th6Sowilo SirenLacey Morrison$3.10
Full result · 7 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Blue Stratum2Sean CormackS Massingham54kg$3.20
2nd2Lady Damus6Ryan WigginsS Massingham56.5kg$4.80
3rd7Machine Head7Krysten SwafferTrevor & Peter Rowe54kg$6.00
4th6Sowilo Siren5Lacey MorrisonSharlee Hoffman54kg$3.10
5th5Almighty Jab1Nathan ThomasS Massingham54kg$13.00
6th4Bloomin' Ripper3Rachel ShredSharlee Hoffman54kg$11.00
7th1Missile Thunder4Lauren GuernierF J Wieland63kg$26.00
R5

Red Beret Hotel (Bm50)

14:57 local1400mBenchmark 50$21,000
Winner3. TsunamiSP $5.00
★ Top pick2nd
1Verbalize

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.40 · Lauren Guernier

Heavy record 1:0-1-0 includes strong 2nd on Heavy 9 carrying 59kg. Barrier 6 suits likely midfield map on Cairns' first-half bias track.

2nd pick3rd
6Eyeleftit

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.00 · Lacey Morrison

Heavy record 2:1-0-0 ideal for conditions; huge drop from BM65 suits. Barrier 7 allows midfield settling for Cairns bias. Lacey Morrison (23% track strike) boosts connections.

3rd pick5th
2Third Master

Our price $12.00 · SP $15.00 · Samantha Pointon

Local runner with prior Cairns 3rd (Heavy 8); dropping class. Recent heavy finishes competitive despite form dip. Barrier 8 suits likely leader/midfield per speed map. Major overlay; suits moderate-fast tempo.

Value pick6th
4Bombinate

Our price $8.00 · SP $13.00 · Masayuki Abe

Class drop enhances chances in position-biased race.

  1. 1st3TsunamiAidan Holt$5.00
  2. 2nd1VerbalizeLauren Guernier$3.40
  3. 3rd6EyeleftitLacey Morrison$3.00
  4. 4th7StarmeiraIvo Fry$6.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Tsunami3Aidan HoltO Chillemi60.5kg$5.00
2nd1Verbalize6Lauren GuernierAthol Ryan60kg$3.40
3rd6Eyeleftit7Lacey MorrisonBodine Bailey58.5kg$3.00
4th7Starmeira2Ivo FryKrystin Allender56.5kg$6.00
5th2Third Master8Samantha PointonA G Malliff59kg$15.00
6th4Bombinate4Masayuki AbeLouise Terzi59kg$13.00
7th5Brand New1Krysten SwafferTrevor & Peter Rowe59kg$18.00
8th8Rose Of Athens5Nathan ThomasScott Cooper54.5kg$21.00
R6

Cairns Car Brokers Hcp (C4)

15:34 local1400mClass 4$21,000
Winner7. Our MissileSP $4.20
★ Top pick5th
5Cyclone Coco

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.90 · Samantha Pointon

Cyclone Coco tops form assessment with proven heavy track record (1 win from 6) and sizzling recent wins on wet tracks including Cairns heavy 10 victory. Low 54kg weight and barrier 5 position it to settle midfield-forward, ideal for Cairns' first-half bias in moderate-fast tempo. Class rise offset by fitness and suitability.

2nd pickWon
7Our Missile

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.20 · Sean Cormack

Our Missile maps ideally from barrier 1 to hold forward spot in position-driven Cairns track. Recent form outstanding (win, 2nd, 3rd) with soft success, low weight suits heavy. Jockey Cormack excels locally. Lacks heavy form but unexposed negative not penalised heavily; class rise manageable from lower grades. Solid place chance in moderate-fast tempo favouring on-pace.

3rd pick4th
6Kickagoal Kenny

Our price $8.00 · SP $5.50 · Krysten Swaffer

Kickagoal Kenny loves Cairns with excellent record including T/D success. Second-up from spell where it performs well, recent sharp 2nd shows fitness. Barrier 6 suits midfield settling for track bias. Gear tweak positive, strong jockey combo.

Value pick6th
4Eclipsion

Our price $12.00 · SP $7.50 · Ryan Wiggins

Barrier 3 positions it forward as likely leader, suiting Cairns bias despite low leaders win rate in small sample. Winkers on first time could sharpen; proven wet performer. Recent fade offset by class drop potential and overlay vs form peers.

  1. 1st7Our MissileSean Cormack$4.20
  2. 2nd8Fools PlayLacey Morrison$2.90
  3. 3rd1AcclimatiseIvo Fry$21.00
  4. 4th6Kickagoal KennyKrysten Swaffer$5.50
Full result · 6 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st7Our Missile1Sean CormackLachie Manzelmann54.5kg$4.20
2nd8Fools Play8Lacey MorrisonS J Royes54kg$2.90
3rd1Acclimatise2Ivo FryKrystin Allender63kg$21.00
4th6Kickagoal Kenny6Krysten SwafferTrevor & Peter Rowe56kg$5.50
5th5Cyclone Coco5Samantha PointonA G Malliff54kg$3.90
6th4Eclipsion3Ryan WigginsS Massingham56.5kg$7.50
Scr2Hyde Park4T Button62.5kg
Scr3First Man7Aidan HoltMs J Hassett57.5kg
R7

TJ Casey Racing (Bm65)

16:12 local1250mBenchmark 65$21,000
Winner1. NolanSP $11.00
★ Top pick3rd
7Line 'em Up Loui

Our price $2.00 · SP $2.50 · Ryan Wiggins

Heavy record 2:1-0-0 critical on Heavy 9 with showers. Fast tempo suits improving finishers. Wiggins booking adds intent.

2nd pick5th
6Materialist

Our price $8.50 · SP $12.00 · Samantha Pointon

Stands out on Heavy 9 with 4:1-1-2 record including close 2nd Heavy 10 (Innisfail) and 3rd Heavy 9 (Cairns). Barrier 4 ideal for midfield settling on position-biased track. Class drop helps, consistent form. Fast tempo may suit vs leaders.

3rd pick4th
8Skogafoss

Our price $6.00 · SP $4.00 · Lacey Morrison

Cairns track specialist with 11:3-2-2 record, 5:2-0-1 at T&D. Big class drop from recent BM60. Consistent recent form, Morrison (23% track) excellent book. Barrier 9 concern on bias track but fast tempo may help midfield shift. Solid place claim despite heavy query.

Value pick6th
9Ellie's Dream

Our price $12.00 · SP $12.00 · Lauren Guernier

Value roughie with exceptional Cairns stats (13:0-6-3, T&D 12:0-6-3) and heavy 5:0-3-0. 55kg light on wet track, barrier 6 suits midfield needs. Consistent recent 544 form.

  1. 1st1NolanAidan Holt$11.00
  2. 2nd4Buffet BusterWanderson D'Avila$21.00
  3. 3rd7Line 'em Up LouiRyan Wiggins$2.50
  4. 4th8SkogafossLacey Morrison$4.00
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Nolan5Aidan HoltS J Royes61kg$11.00
2nd4Buffet Buster8Wanderson D'AvilaA R Bailey59.5kg$21.00
3rd7Line 'em Up Loui3Ryan WigginsS Massingham59kg$2.50
4th8Skogafoss9Lacey MorrisonDean Piccolo57kg$4.00
5th6Materialist4Samantha PointonA G Malliff57.5kg$12.00
6th9Ellie's Dream6Lauren GuernierF J Wieland55kg$12.00
7th5Irresistible Force10Ivo FryA R Bailey59.5kg$13.00
8th10Betta Al7Nathan ThomasA R Bailey56kg$8.50
9th3Nippa's Nightcap2Rachel ShredSharlee Hoffman60kg$31.00
10th2Swatow1Sean CormackF J Wieland61kg$21.00
R8

Ladbrokes Owners Promotion Plate (C2)

16:52 local1250mClass 2$21,000
Winner8. MclovinSP $3.90
★ Top pick3rd
6Kirikan

Our price $2.50 · SP $2.30 · Ryan Wiggins

Kirikan stands out on pure form with consistent placings (53233x26332) including recent strong finishes at Townsville/Cairns. Heavy record 4:0-1-2 provides key edge on Heavy 9. Barrier 7 ideal for middle bias, maps midfield to exploit fast tempo per speed map. Wiggins (13% track) retains ride.

2nd pickWon
8Mclovin

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.90 · Lacey Morrison

Morrison's 23% track strike rate huge positive. Light weight and forward map suit fast tempo/heavy track. Solid place chance even if class rise tests.

3rd pick6th
12Floral Legend

Our price $10.00 · SP $9.00 · Lauren Guernier

Floral Legend peaking with back-to-back wins including recent Mt Garnet Class B. Barrier 6 and bottom weight 55kg ideal for Heavy 9 Cairns where lightweights prosper. Recent heavy 2nd at track shows suitability.

Value pick5th
13Airborne Hotdog

Our price $8.00 · SP $14.00 · Wanderson D'Avila

Barrier 2 perfect for track bias, heavy record 3:0-1-1 reliable. Despite topweight, recent win trumps most and maps prominently in fast tempo. Clear overlay.

  1. 1st8MclovinLacey Morrison$3.90
  2. 2nd2Tipped OffShohei Kaya$26.00
  3. 3rd6KirikanRyan Wiggins$2.30
  4. 4th10She's A BeautyAidan Holt$5.50
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st8Mclovin1Lacey MorrisonSharlee Hoffman58.5kg$3.90
2nd2Tipped Off4Shohei KayaA R Bailey60kg$26.00
3rd6Kirikan7Ryan WigginsS Massingham58.5kg$2.30
4th10She's A Beauty10Aidan HoltS J Royes58kg$5.50
5th13Airborne Hotdog2Wanderson D'AvilaScott Cooper60kg$14.00
6th12Floral Legend6Lauren GuernierTrevor & Peter Rowe55kg$9.00
7th5Down The Kooka8Masayuki AbeLouise Terzi58.5kg$21.00
8th11Sweet Candy5Rachel ShredRachel Shred58kg$41.00
9th7Leconfield9Nathan ThomasO Chillemi58.5kg$21.00
10th14Charm Teller12Sean CormackF J Wieland56.5kg$91.00
Scr1Sharman Pete11Krysten SwafferTrevor & Peter Rowe60kg
Scr3Betterlucknexttime6Ms J Hassett59.5kg
Scr4Nottington Prince4Ms J Hassett59.5kg
Scr9Majestic Blaze3Samantha PointonA G Malliff56kg

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