Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Saturday 6 June 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 5 races at Longreach. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Barrier 1 is ideal at Longreach where inside draws are favoured, and jockey Faehr has an excellent 26% win rate at this track. Despite 16 starts without a win, the consistent placing pattern and class drop to a small country maiden makes this the most credible winning chance.
Jockey Heagney is in excellent form and the trainer combination is strong, but the lack of good track form is a genuine risk.
Boom Flyer drops significantly in class from metro/provincial maidens to this country maiden and carries the lightest weight at 57kg. Barrier 2 is ideal. However, 9 starts without a win and inconsistent margins are concerns. The class drop and jockey quality make this a legitimate each-way chance.
Gear changes and a recent barrier trial suggest connections are targeting this race. Jockey Gray has a poor record at Longreach.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Rise And Resist | 6 | Michael Heagney | P W O'Toole | 60kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Circus Maximus | 1 | Robert Faehr | P W O'Toole | 60.5kg | $2.10 |
| 3rd | 1 | Are Ya There | 4 | Violet Soulsby | Bevan Johnson | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Boom Flyer | 2 | Maddie Mankelow | Maree Pitman | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Lock In | 5 | John Rudd | R Little | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Triple Jab | 3 | Matthew Gray | Reece Zahl | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
Peninsula is the clear top selection having won at Longreach last start in Class 3 on a Good track from barrier 4. Retains winning jockey Faehr who has a 26% win rate at this track. The slight class rise to Class 4 is manageable given the form trajectory. Barrier 3 is ideal for securing a forward position in this 1000m sprint. Good track record of 2 wins from 8 starts on Good surfaces.
The significant class rise to Class 4 is the main concern, but the 4yo mare is lightly raced and improving. Barrier 2 is ideal for this sprint distance at Longreach. The 57kg weight is an advantage.
Artie Pantz is the only runner with a win at this exact track and distance combination, winning at Longreach 1000m in November 2025. The major concern is the 196-day spell and first-up fitness. However, jockey Mankelow has an excellent 29% win rate at Longreach and the powerful Mankelow/Schofield combination fires at 30%. Barrier 1 is ideal.
Superstitious is second up from a spell with a strong second-up record of 2 wins from 5 starts. Won at Grafton over 1015m in Class 2 company and placed 3rd at Barcaldine last start. The significant class rise to Class 4 and wide barrier 12 are concerns. However, the second-up pattern is compelling and jockey Olzard has a 20% win rate at Longreach.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Peninsula | 3 | Robert Faehr | Richard Simpson | 62kg | $1.70 |
| 2nd | 11 | Blanc De Noir | 2 | Minonette Kennedy | Toni Schofield | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 10 | Windorah | 11 | Violet Soulsby | Bevan Johnson | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Artie Pantz | 1 | Maddie Mankelow | Toni Schofield | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Spec Of Silver | 4 | Michael Heagney | P W O'Toole | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Love Child | 7 | Matthew Gray | Reece Zahl | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Superstitious | 12 | Nikki Olzard | H C Forster | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Rapids | 8 | Chris Bryen | Richard Simpson | 62kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Perdition | 10 | John Rudd | R Little | 60.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Terambi | 9 | Rebecca Kerwin | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Lunessa | 5 | Rebecca Kerwin | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Untold Story | 6 | B J Richardson | 55.5kg |
The horse is clearly in peak form, dropping back to BM55 class after Class 4 attempts, and draws barrier 3 which suits a forward position on a track with inside barrier bias.
The Mankelow-Schofield combination is formidable at this track with a 30% strike rate. However, the step up to BM55 from Maiden/Class 2 company and the lack of 1400m experience are genuine concerns.
Holy Holy Holy is a lightly raced filly with an impressive 50% win rate from 4 starts, all at Longreach. Barrier 2 is ideal given the track's inside bias.
Jockey Heagney is in strong form with 25% recent strike rate. The main concerns are the wide barrier 12 and a preference for soft tracks over good ground.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Call Out | 3 | Nikki Olzard | H C Forster | 63.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 7 | Panda Drum | 8 | Robert Faehr | M A Oates | 60.5kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Zoustrong | 7 | Maddie Mankelow | Toni Schofield | 60kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 9 | Holy Holy Holy | 2 | Violet Soulsby | Bevan Johnson | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Run Freda Run | 12 | Michael Heagney | P W O'Toole | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Tahkian Bubbles | 1 | Minonette Kennedy | Toni Schofield | 61.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Monday Choice | 4 | Matthew Gray | Reece Zahl | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Final Comment | 11 | John Rudd | R Little | 60.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Outback Step | 10 | Chris Bryen | R B Williams | 63kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Shoalwater Bay | 6 | Bevan Johnson | 64kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Final Mission | 9 | David Rewald | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Flop Turn River | 5 | G M Rafter | 57.5kg |
Bloomin' Gold is the standout selection based on proven Longreach 1200m form, winning here on May 10 in Good conditions. The Mankelow/Schofield combination is firing at 30% and Mankelow is 29% at this track. Dropping from Class B to BM50 represents a class relief, and the improving form trend (3rd, 1st in last two Longreach starts) is compelling. Despite the wide barrier, the horse's forward-going style and proven track record make it the most likely winner.
The mare won at Blackall BM55 in April and ran second at Barcaldine BM50 in May, showing consistent competitive form. Extensive Longreach experience is a positive, though the lack of a win at this specific track and distance is a minor concern.
Boom Boom Ray carries the top weight of 65kg which is a significant burden in this BM50 field. Second up from spell with a poor second-up record (0 from 3). The horse has no wins at Longreach or at 1200m.
Want To Be Proud ran second at Longreach 1200m in March at BM55 level and now drops to BM50 with a competitive weight. The horse has proven track and distance credentials and a solid best time. However, barrier 12 is a significant disadvantage at Longreach, and recent form has been poor.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Zouly | 2 | Michael Heagney | P W O'Toole | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Blue Roman | 1 | Violet Soulsby | Bevan Johnson | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Valiant Joan | 7 | Nikki Olzard | H C Forster | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 1 | Boom Boom Ray | 9 | Minonette Kennedy | Toni Schofield | 65kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 4 | Crimson Decipher | 6 | Matthew Gray | Reece Zahl | 61.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 5 | French Empire | 8 | Robert Faehr | Richard Simpson | 61.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Bloomin' Gold | 11 | Maddie Mankelow | Toni Schofield | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Maybe | 4 | John Rudd | C W Prow | 63.5kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 6 | All Valour | 3 | H C Forster | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Miss Highfalutin | 5 | P W O'Toole | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Step To Success | 10 | Bevan Johnson | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Want To Be Proud | 12 | Chris Bryen | B J Richardson | 60kg |
Entrepreneurial is the standout selection based on proven Longreach 1200m credentials - the only runner with a win AND a place at this exact track and distance. The inside barrier 4 suits the track bias perfectly. Despite a poor last start at Nanango, the horse consistently performs at Longreach and the 8 wins from 26 starts at 1200m confirms distance suitability.
The Mankelow combination is outstanding with 4 wins from 11 rides together and 29% win rate at Longreach. Recent Longreach form (win at 1400m, 2nd at 1200m) confirms track suitability. The main concern is barrier 14 which sits outside the favoured inside zone, but Mankelow's track craft should mitigate this.
Won last start at Gladstone and shows strong Good track form. The class rise to Open is significant, but the weight advantage (56kg) and raw speed make her competitive. Soulsby's 50% win rate at Longreach is exceptional despite poor recent overall form.
The main risk is the class jump and a poor second-up record.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Entrepreneurial | 4 | Nikki Olzard | R B Williams | 58.5kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 10 | Scorched Land | 13 | Robert Faehr | Bevan Johnson | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Hurricane Thunder | 14 | Maddie Mankelow | Toni Schofield | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Fine Shot | 9 | Matthew Gray | R B Williams | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 11 | She Smashes | 7 | Violet Soulsby | Bevan Johnson | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 12 | All England | 11 | Toni Schofield | 56kg | $11.00 | |
| 7th | 13 | Tokyo Sins | 1 | John Rudd | R Little | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Magical Slipper | 16 | Bevan Johnson | 58kg | $11.00 | |
| 9th | 2 | Caffrey | 15 | Chris Bryen | Bevan Johnson | 64.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Han Dynasty | 10 | Bevan Johnson | 66.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Hurtle | 3 | Bevan Johnson | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Peshwa | 2 | Minonette Kennedy | Ben Waldron | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Victory Bay | 5 | Bevan Johnson | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Bold Smuggler | 8 | Michael Heagney | P W O'Toole | 56kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Moorabinda Mick | 12 | David Rewald | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Schmoozer | 6 | Richard Simpson | 56kg |
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