Mackay tips and results

Our price $3.33 · SP $2.40 · Ashley Butler

Coal Seam showed quality in his first two runs this prep, finishing second and third in Open company on Soft ground. The 81-day break is a concern, but his first-up record suggests he can run well fresh.

Our price $3.00 · SP $3.10 · Adam Sewell

Progressive 4YO gelding with outstanding 43% win rate stepping up in class but armed with proven wet track credentials including a Heavy 9 victory. Last start winner and three wins from last four starts demonstrates current form peak. The Sewell/Manzelmann combination is potent (43% strike rate on this horse), and the 54kg weight is ideal. Barrier 1 is a slight concern in a likely slow tempo, but his early speed should allow Sewell to control position.

Our price $9.00 · SP $13.00 · Emma Simsir

Veteran 8YO gelding with an outstanding 75% win rate (3 wins from 4 starts) at this exact Mackay 1560m track and distance, including a victory here in September 2025. However, his proven class at this specific track and distance cannot be ignored.

Our price $15.00 · SP $41.00 · Adam Sewell

She drops back to maiden grade after an Open start where she was well beaten. She has placed over the track and distance and handles soft ground. Adam Sewell is riding well and the stable has placed this filly before.

Our price $4.50 · SP $6.50 · Aidan Holt

Elite Soft track record and ideal barrier position make this a strong threat despite recent form concerns. The 50% win rate on Soft surfaces is exceptional and cannot be ignored. However, top weight and declining form trajectory prevent this from being the top selection. Represents solid each-way value with strong place prospects given 83% Soft track place rate.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.00 · Chelsea Jokic

However, inability to win at 1200m and weak jockey form prevent higher confidence.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.00 · Georgina Cartwright

Reliable performer at Mackay who rarely runs a bad race. Ran second over a similar trip last time on Soft. Maps to settle midfield and can run on. Each-way claims.

Our price $12.00 · SP $26.00 · Ben Kennedy

Old campaigner who found some form with a strong second last start. Drops to a suitable weight and is one of the few with early speed.

Our price $4.50 · SP $6.50 · Aidan Holt

La Petite Maison is a proven track and distance winner which carries significant weight at Mackay. The barrier draw of 4 is ideal and should allow Aidan Holt to position perfectly in the run, crucial on this track shape. Last start can be forgiven from the horror barrier 11 draw, and prior form showed a win at Bowen and close-up placing at Townsville. The 1100m distance suits perfectly with 3 wins from 9 starts. While soft track form is only adequate rather than outstanding, the combination of track knowledge, ideal barrier, and in-form jockey makes this a strong each-way proposition.

Our price $5.50 · SP $8.50 · Ryan Wiggins

Singular represents the value play with strong first-up credentials and proven ability at this track and distance. The 112-day break is a concern but his first-up record of 25% wins suggests he can be competitive fresh. Last campaign he was racing competitively at BM68-72 level, so dropping to BM65 first-up is a positive. Ryan Wiggins is riding in career-best form with 30% recent strike rate and knows this horse well. The track and distance win on his record is crucial at Mackay where local knowledge matters. While not the most obvious chance, the combination of class, first-up ability, and in-form jockey makes this an each-way value proposition.