Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Thursday 6 August 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Mt Isa. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Instigate offers the most reliable recent form in this maiden field, with consecutive placings showing she is finding her competitive level. Goring's strong Mt Isa record is a plus, though the wide gate requires her to work early. Represents the best blend of proven current form and suitable class within a genuinely open maiden.
Lilii Borea's course-form second placing at Mt Isa last start is a strong positive on a track where local experience matters. A solid each-way threat in an open race.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Lilii Borea | 5 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 8 | Perrieres | 6 | Archie Mc Colm | Tanya Parry | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 4 | Instigate | 8 | Mitch Goring | Tanya Parry | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Peninhand | 4 | Brooke Stower | Tanya Parry | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Flying Giselle | 2 | Samantha Pointon | Tanya Parry | 56.5kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 1 | Macho Grande | 7 | Robert Faehr | Tanya Parry | 60.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 3 | I'lltellyouafter | 1 | Michael Heagney | Tanya Parry | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 5 | It's A Power | 3 | Tanya Parry | 58.5kg |
Makanui presents the most reliable form profile in this Restricted 50 - consistent top-4 finishes, a recent win, and a stellar record at this specific track.
Combs is a professional, honest performer with strong course claims and consistent minor placings.
The wide-ish barrier is a slight concern on this tight circuit, but his current trajectory and proven adaptability make him a leading each-way and win threat.
Cliodhna Maeve offers each-way value given her consistent placing record and favourable class drop into Restricted 50 company.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Howse | 2 | Kayla Barker | Bevan Johnson | 59.5kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Combs | 6 | Michael Heagney | K D Krogh | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | The Wellian | 5 | Samantha Pointon | Tanya Parry | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Makanui | 3 | David Sparks | Ms S Royes | 62kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 7 | Lucy Lulu | 1 | Brooke Stower | Tanya Parry | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Cliodhna Maeve | 4 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Bitterblue | 7 | Mitch Goring | Tanya Parry | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Polly Hoffa | 5 | Tanya Parry | 57.5kg |
Zephirine presents the strongest form case in the race - winning last start and previously winning at this same track over 1450m. Barrier 1 is ideal given the track's strong inside/forward bias.
However, barrier 8 works against the strong inside/forward bias at Mt Isa, and last start form was modest. Still rates as a leading contender but with more risk than Zephirine given the draw.
The concern is her inability to close out wins, but the consistent placing pattern and fitness trend make her a threat in this moderate-depth field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Zephirine | 1 | Brooke Stower | Tanya Parry | 60kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Stokomo | 8 | David Sparks | Ms S Royes | 62kg | $2.10 |
| 3rd | 8 | Tell Us Toll | 7 | Kayla Barker | Bevan Johnson | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Bondi Prophet | 6 | Archie Mc Colm | Emma Morton | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Busterkick | 3 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Melaten | 4 | Robert Faehr | Tanya Parry | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Outcast Soldier | 5 | Mitch Goring | Tanya Parry | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Top Act | 2 | Samantha Pointon | Tanya Parry | 56.5kg |
Great Cosmic presents the strongest formline in the race - four wins from eight starts with a striking recent sequence of 1-1-1 finishes. Clear top selection on form alone.
Viking Valour boasts the best course-and-distance record in the race, winning both starts at 1000m at Mt Isa. Consistent recent form with 4 wins from 10 starts and a good draw suits the speed-favouring track bias. The main query is whether it gets an easy target in a race with three genuine speed types, but the track affinity is too strong to ignore.
Heavenly Legend shows an improving form pattern with a strong recent placing and win in its last two runs. Track specialist credentials at Mt Isa including a strong record at today's exact distance make this a solid each-way threat. Barrier draw is a mild negative but the horse's proven affinity for the track should offset this.
The mare has course form at Mt Isa and a suitable lightweight allocation.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Great Cosmic | 8 | Mitch Goring | Jay Morris | 57.5kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Viking Valour | 2 | Archie Mc Colm | D R Ballard | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Heavenly Legend | 6 | Kayla Barker | Bevan Johnson | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 4 | I Am A Marvel | 7 | David Sparks | Ms S Royes | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Groove Jet | 4 | Samantha Pointon | Tanya Parry | 53.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Affirmative Light | 1 | Brooke Stower | Tanya Parry | 60.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Amore Veloce | 5 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 60kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 6 | Fortress Australia | 3 | Robert Faehr | Tanya Parry | 59kg |
She Smashes arrives in career-best form, having won 4 of her past 5 starts including a recent Mt Isa victory. The rail draw combined with her forward-settling tactical speed suits this circuit perfectly.
Barrier 3 sets him up for an economical forward run on a track that rewards exactly that. The class rise is the query, but recent form is compelling enough to make him a leading threat to She Smashes.
Last Ditch Effort's track and distance record (5 starts: 2-2-1) is elite for this specific race context, and he has been racing honestly with regular placings.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | She Smashes | 1 | Kayla Barker | Bevan Johnson | 55.5kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 6 | Last Ditch Effort | 7 | Brooke Stower | Tanya Parry | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Media Empire | 8 | David Sparks | Ms S Royes | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Napoleon Strike | 5 | Mitch Goring | Tanya Parry | 60.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Hollerloud | 3 | Archie Mc Colm | Tanya Parry | 54kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 7 | Allezizzy | 4 | Samantha Pointon | Tanya Parry | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 4 | October Revolution | 6 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 56kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 5 | Lone Artist | 2 | Tanya Parry | 56kg |
Threefold arrives in career-best form having won consecutive starts, and the rail draw is a significant tactical advantage at this compact circuit. Class rise is minor and manageable. The most reliable, in-form runner in the field with a map that plays to the track's stated bias toward inside, forward-settling types.
Regal Judgement drops significantly in class after competing at Class 6 level, and its recent form (win, 3rd, 4th) suggests it's racing well. A query remains around the lengthy spell, but the class advantage is compelling.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Regal Judgement | 5 | Kayla Barker | Bevan Johnson | 60kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Polly Hoffa | 3 | Brooke Stower | Tanya Parry | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Vonk | 2 | Mitch Goring | Tanya Parry | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 6 | The Tyler | 6 | Robert Faehr | Tanya Parry | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Fly Fifer | 4 | David Sparks | Ms S Royes | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Threefold | 1 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Far Reaching | 8 | Samantha Pointon | Tanya Parry | 54kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Fortress Australia | 7 | Tanya Parry | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Manic Light | 7 | Tanya Parry | 62kg |
Wide barrier is a query on this tight circuit, but his professional racing pattern and proven ability to run on grants him best winning claims among a moderate-tempo affair.
However, recent form has been poor and the layoff raises fitness queries, capping confidence despite clear physical upside.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Magic Anderson | 8 | Archie Mc Colm | Emma Morton | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 5 | Holy Holy Holy | 11 | Kayla Barker | Bevan Johnson | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Buz Fuz | 9 | Robert Faehr | Tanya Parry | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Red Code | 7 | Brooke Stower | Tanya Parry | 63.5kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 2 | Cryptology | 12 | Chris Whiteley | Tanya Parry | 61.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Risky Investment | 10 | David Sparks | Ms S Royes | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Pitleco Lass | 1 | Michael Heagney | K D Krogh | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Fortunas Girl | 2 | Samantha Pointon | Tanya Parry | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Heza Romeo | 3 | Mitch Goring | Jay Morris | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Lively Spirit | 4 | Tanya Parry | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Azconpete | 6 | Ms S Royes | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Leucaena | 5 | Tanya Parry | 56kg |
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