Cairns Race 1 - Ladbrokes Odds Surge Mdn Plate
Tricky. CARLANDO (1) is a gelding by Dubious out of Love Delight on debut. Impressive recent trial winner. Looks set for a bright start to his career. SIXTY NINE GRANGE (7) debuts for the in-form Button yard. She's likely to be sharper than the trial finishes suggest. Wiggins' booking suggests she's pleasing. OCTOPOLIS (5) debuts for Button and found a place in a Mackay trial. Has the blinkers on and is likely to race well. SMART 'N' LOUD (3) debuts and placed in a recent trial here. He can show some early form. The raced pair would have to improve on what we've seen thus far. They both draw to advantage.
Jockey: Nathan Thomas
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Readied for this with a commanding trial win, scoring by 4.29 lengths at Cairns over 850m on February 16. Good draw will assist chances. Profiles strongly and has ability. Expect strong showing at home track on debut.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cairns | 850m | Heavy | Wanderson D'avila | 0:51.90 | - | 4 |
| 4.29L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Aidan Holt
Weight: 58kgs
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First starter. Two-year-old gelding by Dracarys out of Mondeuse AUD $ 12,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast March Yearling Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished fourth at a Cairns over 850m February 16. Later.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cairns | 850m | Heavy | Manabu Kai | 0:51.90 | - | 1 |
| 10.85L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Krysten Swaffer
Weight: 58kgs
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First starter by Exosphere out of She's Explosive. Runner-up February 16 at Cairns at his only public trial. Apprentice rides, claiming 2kg. Barrier an advantage. Watch for any betting push.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cairns | 850m | Heavy | Krysten Swaffer | 0:51.90 | - | 2 |
| 4.29L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Michael Murphy
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when got back early 3rd in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp on December 4 over 950m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Alberta Bound with 57kg at $12. Needs to find more.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 04/12/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Soft 7 | Chris Meehan | 57kg | 0:55.80 | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dalby | 800m | Good | Kenji Yoshida | 0:47.13 | - | 1 |
| 2.67L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 650m | Good | N Nishio | 0:39.01 | - | 3 |
| 11.39L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ivo Fry
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly making debut by Sun City out of Magic Ink. Purchased for AUD $ 22,500 (Magic Millions 2025 Capricornia Yearling Sale). Was third in a Mackay barrier trial over 1050m on February 13. Cannot be underestimated.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good | Adam Sewell | 1:03.72 | - | 3 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Good | Michael McDonald | 0:50.34 | - | 4 |
| 16.44L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lacey Morrison
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 10th of 12 at Townsville 2yo Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1000m, 15 len behind Better Blitzem carrying 55kg at $31. Looks tested on what we've seen.
Last Starts 137 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Good 4 | Jason Taylor | 55kg | 0:57.50 | 3-6-10 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cairns | 850m | Good | Jason Taylor | 0:51.54 | - | 5 |
| 7.42L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Wiggins
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter by Sebring Sun out of Penfold purchased for AUD $ 48,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Capricornia Yearling Sale). Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Fitter for recent trials and keep very safe.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good | Raul Silvera Olivera | 1:03.72 | - | 4 |
| 3.73L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Good | Graham Kliese | 0:50.18 | - | 3 |
| 3.23L | $0.00 |