Cairns Race 5 - Great Northern Brewing Co Hcp (Bm55)
SPEEDY TARGET (3) has the strongest recent profile, with consecutive seconds after a win and a nose defeat at Ewan last start. Only needs to hold his form to be right there again. HAPHAZARD (1)'s Townsville eighth first-up was not as poor as it reads after an awkward start and a tiring finish from on speed. He's much better than that and can play a much more significant role this time. WILLINGALE (6) must be respected off that Ewan win as favourite, having beaten SPEEDY TARGET by a nose, though the narrow margin leaves little between them again. MAGIC SUNNY DAY (5) has been below his best at his past two, but the Atherton run included a steadied passage near the 800m and the weight relief gives him some scope to rebound into the placings. LASER BEAM (2) doesn't win out of turn but has efforts littered through his form that could be competitive. Keeping safe in exotics.

Jockey: Isabella Teh
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a Townsville eighth where he jumped awkwardly, pushed forward and tired late, finishing beaten four and a half lengths in provincial grade. His prior third in a 3yo Open at this track reads well for this level, and the track-and-distance record is a major asset. Top weight is the query, but his local form keeps him right in this.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 18/09/2026 | 162 | BM0-55 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Mitch Goring | 56.5kg | 0:56.89 | 1-2-8 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/4 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $21,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Soft 7 | Nathan Thomas | 56.5kg | 0:55.52 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 26/03/2026 | 103 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Heavy 9 | Nathan Thomas | 58kg | 0:56.87 | 4-4-6 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $8.50 |
| 8/13 | 13/12/2025 | 18 | BM0-55 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jackson Murphy | 57.5kg | 0:56.91 | 1-1-8 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/11/2025 | 17 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Good 4 | Nathan Thomas | 57kg | 0:54.61 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.60 |
| 4/7 | 08/11/2025 | 6 | BM50 | $14,500.00 | Cooktown | 1000m | Good 3 | Rachel Shred | 60kg | 0:56.27 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/4 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 1000m | Soft | Mitchell Bell | 1:02.48 | - | 0 |
| 1.17L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Samantha Pointon
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth in a Class 5 at Ewan last start, beaten just under three lengths at generous odds, which was sound enough without being decisive. Two back he worked home from the rear for third at Bowen, and Samantha Pointon has a solid record on him with the claim in play.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/09/2026 | 11 | CL5 | $15,600.00 | Ewan | 1000m | Good | Samantha Pointon | 53.5kg | 0:57.18 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/09/2026 | 10 | BM55 | $15,000.00 | Bowen | 1000m | Good 4 | Samantha Pointon | 57kg | 0:57.43 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | BM55 | $10,000.00 | Mareeba | 1210m | Good 4 | Tasha Chambers | 59.5kg | 1:11.11 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | BM55 | $10,000.00 | Innisfail | 1200m | Good 4 | Samantha Pointon | 57.5kg | 1:10.56 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/07/2026 | 20 | BM0-55 | $10,000.00 | Atherton | 1000m | Good 3 | Samantha Pointon | 58.5kg | 0:55.92 | 8-9-5 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $5.00 |
| 8/13 | 05/07/2026 | 101 | BM0-55 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Good 4 | Chelsea Jokic | 59.5kg | 0:56.72 | 3-4-8 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 803m | Soft | Leeshelle Small | 0:48.71 | - | 0 |
| 1.48L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 04/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 810m | Good | Tyler Schiller | 0:47.71 | - | 0 |
| 3.76L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ben Kennedy
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been knocking hard, finishing second at Bowen before being beaten a nose by Willingale in a Benchmark 50 at Ewan last start. He travelled well behind the speed there and was only nailed right on the line, continuing a strong season record of a win and two placings from three starts. Barrier one, current form and a proven trip profile make him the one to beat.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 25/09/2026 | 10 | BM50 | $20,100.00 | Ewan | 1000m | Good | Samantha Pointon | 60kg | 0:56.73 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 15/09/2026 | 10 | BM55 | $15,000.00 | Bowen | 1000m | Good 4 | Raul Silvera Olivera | 59kg | 0:57.43 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | BM0-50 | $10,000.00 | Mareeba | 1000m | Good 4 | Ben Kennedy | 60.5kg | 0:57.84 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | BM0-55 | $10,000.00 | Atherton | 1000m | Good 3 | Isabella Teh | 59kg | 0:55.92 | 3-4-8 | 9 |
| 14.1L | $7.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/07/2026 | 6 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1004m | Soft 7 | Jeff Kehoe | 61kg | 1:00.38 | 1-2-8 | 11 |
| 3.7L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/06/2026 | 119 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1005m | Heavy 10 | Jon Grisedale | 57.5kg | 1:02.37 | 1-2-7 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Macquarie | 1010m | Heavy | Jett Newman | 1:03.82 | - | 0 |
| 0.37L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 14/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 800m | Good | Stephen Traecey | 0:45.95 | - | 0 |
| 0.76L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sean Cormack
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well below his best in two runs this campaign, most recently last in a Townsville Class 5 and beaten over 12 lengths at big odds. He was also second last at this track two back after beginning slowly and never threatening. Old track-and-trip form helps only so much.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 18/09/2026 | 27 | CL5 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Amy Graham | 51kg | 0:55.74 | 6-6-10 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 22/08/2026 | 85 | BM55 | $32,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Soft 6 | Adam Sewell | 58kg | 0:55.02 | 7-5-10 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $8.50 |
| 5/12 | 29/05/2026 | 6 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Cairns | 1250m | Soft 5 | Jaimee-Lee Devine | 56.5kg | 1:13.02 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/05/2026 | 8 | BM55 | $10,000.00 | Mareeba | 1123m | Soft 5 | Jaimee-Lee Devine | 57.5kg | 1:03.98 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/05/2026 | 26 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Heavy 9 | Sean Cormack | 59kg | 0:56.12 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/04/2026 | 10 | BM60 | $10,000.00 | Mareeba | 1010m | Soft 5 | Wanderson D'avila | 58kg | 0:57.34 | 4-6-5 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | James Orman | 1:00.33 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 29/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | James Orman | 0:58.77 | - | 4 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Masayuki Abe
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Had some excuse when sixth in a Benchmark 50 at Atherton last start, with stewards noting he was steadied near the 800m before finishing beaten six and a half lengths. The previous Bowen run was a long way below standard, so there is still risk attached. Place chance if he rebounds.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 19/09/2026 | 35 | BM0-50 | $12,000.00 | Atherton | 1200m | Good 4 | Masayuki Abe | 61kg | 1:08.74 | 2-2-6 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/08/2026 | 35 | BM0-55 | $10,000.00 | Bowen | 1280m | Good 4 | Paul Hammersley | 61kg | 1:16.88 | - | 6 |
| 40.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 11/07/2026 | 13 | BM50 | $10,000.00 | Ingham | 1200m | Good 3 | Ben Kennedy | 60.5kg | 1:11.91 | - | 6 |
| 2.6L | $3.50 |
| 6/13 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | BM0-55 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1200m | Good 4 | Sean Cormack | 58kg | 1:11.00 | 3-3-6 | 13 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | BM50 | $10,000.00 | Atherton | 1200m | Good 4 | Amanda Thomson | 61kg | 1:09.42 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 31/05/2026 | 31 | BM50 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1200m | Good 4 | Sean Cormack | 60kg | 1:10.28 | 2-3-6 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Soft | Raul Silvera Olivera | 0:59.78 | - | 1 |
| 2.54L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Wanderson D'avila
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives off a last-start Ewan win in a Benchmark 50, beating Speedy Target by a nose as favourite after travelling well and lifting late. That was a clear response to her Townsville tenth, where she raced wide and was steadied near the 500m. Has the recent win to respect, though the margin leaves her vulnerable.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/09/2026 | 17 | BM50 | $20,100.00 | Ewan | 1000m | Good | Lacey Morrison | 59kg | 0:56.73 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 10/13 | 08/09/2026 | 10 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Good 4 | Wanderson D'avila | 56.5kg | 0:56.64 | 11-8-10 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/08/2026 | 55 | BM60 | $32,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Good 4 | Wanderson D'avila | 55kg | 0:55.29 | 2-1-9 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $14.00 |
| 5/13 | 05/07/2026 | 13 | BM0-55 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Good 4 | Fiona Sandkuhl | 56.5kg | 0:56.72 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/06/2026 | 9 | BM0-55 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Good 4 | Lacey Morrison | 57.5kg | 0:57.30 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 13/06/2026 | 19 | BM55 | $10,000.00 | Atherton | 1000m | Good 4 | Wanderson D'avila | 58.5kg | 0:55.99 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $2.20 |
| 3/5 | 08/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 800m | Good | Mikayla Weir | 0:47.82 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 23/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Heavy | Blake Spriggs | 0:50.94 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ivo Fry
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held first-up at Ewan in a Benchmark 65, finishing seventh and beaten over 10 lengths after jumping awkwardly and racing wide throughout. Her previous run before the break was also plain in a Benchmark 50 at Home Hill, where she did not quicken. Has to lift sharply.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/09/2026 | 133 | BM65 | $15,600.00 | Ewan | 820m | Good | Nathan Thomas | 55kg | 0:45.99 | - | 8 |
| 10.2L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/05/2026 | 6 | BM50 | $12,000.00 | Home Hill | 1460m | Soft 5 | Nathan Thomas | 59.5kg | 1:31.76 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/05/2026 | 22 | BM0-50 | $10,000.00 | Bowen | 1200m | Good 4 | Ivo Fry | 60kg | 1:10.99 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 18/04/2026 | 34 | BM0-50 | $10,000.00 | Home Hill | 1180m | Good 4 | Chelsea Jokic | 58.5kg | 1:10.24 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/03/2026 | 50 | CL3 3U | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Nathan Thomas | 56.5kg | 0:56.88 | 7-8-10 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $51.00 |
| 7/13 | 24/01/2026 | 51 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Nathan Thomas | 55.5kg | 0:56.13 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Good | Wanderson D'avila | 0:49.08 | - | 1 |
| 0.06L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Good | Ivo Fry | 0:49.14 | - | 2 |
| 0.09L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Thomas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops back from a Benchmark 45 at Ewan where she was bumped at the start, raced wide throughout and finished seventh, beaten just over nine lengths. The run prior at this venue was also only fair from the rear at big odds. Outside place hope only.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/09/2026 | 29 | BM45 | $13,100.00 | Ewan | 1200m | Good | Wanderson D'avila | 61kg | 1:10.35 | - | 4 |
| 9.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/08/2026 | 41 | CL1 | $32,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Good 4 | Wanderson D'avila | 54kg | 0:55.21 | 6-8-8 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/07/2026 | 63 | BM50 | $10,000.00 | Hughenden | 800m | Good | Jaimee-Lee Devine | 58.5kg | 0:44.80 | - | 2 |
| 20.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 16/05/2026 | 37 | BM50 | $12,000.00 | Home Hill | 1000m | Soft 5 | Tasha Chambers | 59.5kg | 0:58.60 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Soft 7 | Ryan Wiggins | 56.5kg | 0:56.26 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Heavy 9 | Nathan Thomas | 56.5kg | 0:57.87 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $20.00 |
| 4/4 | 15/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ingham | 1000m | Good | Wanderson D'avila | 1:01.14 | - | 1 |
| 9.18L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chris Whiteley
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a last placing at Atherton in a Benchmark 50, beaten over 14 lengths after being near the top of betting, which is a major concern. Her previous ninth at this venue was better on margin but still lacked a finishing threat. Past track-and-trip form is not enough.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 19/09/2026 | 28 | BM0-50 | $12,000.00 | Atherton | 1200m | Good 4 | Mitch Goring | 57kg | 1:08.74 | 1-1-10 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $4.20 |
| 9/11 | 22/08/2026 | 28 | BM55 | $32,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Soft 6 | Rachel Shred | 55.5kg | 0:55.02 | 2-1-9 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/07/2026 | 159 | BM0-55 | $10,000.00 | Atherton | 1000m | Good 3 | Shohei Kaya | 57.5kg | 0:55.92 | 2-2-7 | 7 |
| 12.7L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/02/2026 | 23 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Heavy 8 | Amanda Thomson | 57kg | 0:55.64 | 4-3-10 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/13 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Amanda Thomson | 57.5kg | 0:56.04 | 2-2-8 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $18.00 |
| 6/13 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 6 | Amanda Thomson | 58kg | 0:56.39 | 1-4-6 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 804m | Soft | Kathy O'hara | 0:46.71 | - | 0 |
| 9.11L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 17/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 797m | Good | Rebecca Bronett Prag | 0:47.12 | - | 0 |
| 4.36L | $0.00 |