Cairns   22 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

CAIRNS POST Maiden Plate 1500m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.11)  

Moderate tempo with Cool Macaw leading the way. The well-related LECONFIELD (5) (half to G2 winner Tuscan Queen) is a former NSW galloper who was a touch disappointing at the latest run but the first-up third for the new stable was good enough for a race like this. Will be near peak fitness now third-up from the spell and strikes a very winnable contest here. The hardest to toss. ARIK LAD (1) has had a few chances but has been thereabouts of late and Cormack sticks in the saddle following the past couple of outings. Looms as the main danger. MISS COMANECI (9) went down by a narrow margin last time out and looks to be on the doorstep of a maiden victory. In the mix. KELLISA (8) has just run into one better at the past couple and should get a cosy run in transit from gate two. Include in calculations. KAMMERZELL HOUSE (4) next in line. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 5,1,9,8.
1 25554 ARIK LAD
STEVEN ROYES
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss C Stedman
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Mackay Mdn on August 12 over 1300m, 1.1 len behind Torera with 55kg at $3.70. The run before that 5th of 11 at Townsville Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Hold My Halo with 58.5kg at $8. Hard to beat on his best form.
10
S CORMACK
Pink, Purple Hoops, Pink Cap
2 403x0 COOL MACAW
STEPHEN BUSH
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M G Bush & S Bush
Second run back. First-up after seven months raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 13 at Townsville Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1300m, slow going 9 len behind One Shot More with 58kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Townsville Mdn on December 13 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Brands with 57.5kg at $12. Looks tested on the first-up effort.
6
I FRY
Royal Blue, White Band With Royal Blue B, White Armbands And Cap
3 27x90 IRISH GIFT
NATHAN COVES
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
N J Coves, F H A Van Oyen, W K Grace & M N Brammer
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 12 at Townsville Mdn on June 29 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Big Demeanor carrying 59.5kg at $26. Last start 10th of 13 at Townsville Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind One Shot More with 58.5kg at $61. Likely to struggle again.
1
G KLIESE
Lime Green, White Horseshoe With CR, Blue Sleeves, White Horseshoes, Lime Green And Blue Halved Cap
4 45x67 KAMMERZELL HOUSE
MARIA POTIRIS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss M Potiris, A Potiris, Mrs A Potiris, G M Tsakissiris & Mrs J Tsakissiris
Third-up today. Not raced for 47 days. First-up ran last in a small field at Innisfail 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; 20 len behind Bombinate with 59kg at $6. Second run from a spell eased back early on 7th of 12 at Townsville Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Goodnight Romeo with 58kg at $26. Finds a suitable race and can sneak into the money.
7
JACKSON MURPHY
Pale Blue, Red Stars
5 53x38 LECONFIELD
ROY CHILLEMI
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J R McDonald, J R Watson, R Watson & P J Watson
Half-brother to Group 2 winner Tuscan Queen. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Townsville Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Hold My Halo with 58.5kg at $1.40. Second run from a spell 8th of 16 at Townsville Mdn on August 9 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind So Yes It Is carrying 60kg at $3.70. Deserves another chance.
3
MS L MORRISON
Orange, Yellow H
6 0675 SAVVY MONK
STEPHEN BUSH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr S J Bush
At the latest run 5th of 7 at Atherton 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Beautiful Lies with 59.5kg at $15. Before that second last of 8 at this track Mdn on July 15 over 1250m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Innovates carrying 60kg at $31. Likely to find this out of reach.
4
CHRIS MEEHAN
Royal Blue, White Band With Royal Blue B, White Armbands And Cap
7 x5049 TRUSTING STAR
GAVIN KINLYSIDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G L Kinlyside & Mrs C J B Kinlyside
Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 13 at Townsville Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind One Shot More carrying 58kg at $41. The race before that 4th of 12 at Townsville Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Goodnight Romeo with 58kg at $41. Hard to see him troubling this field.
5
ASHLEY BUTLER
Red, Pale Blue Plumber To Your Door Logo, White Sleeves, Pale Blue Double Armbands
8 x5822 KELLISA
TREVOR & PETER ROWE
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
P J Rowe, A C Rowe, Mrs H M Rowe, T P Rowe & Mrs L A Morton
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Atherton 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Beautiful Lies carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. The race before that 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn on July 15 over 1250m, slow going 1.1 len behind Innovates carrying 54.5kg at $10. Should be at peak fitness now and cannot be underestimated.
2
ADAM SEWELL
Red, Yellow Seams, Royal Blue Sleeves, Yellow Horseshoes, White Cap, Royal Blue Horseshoes
9 2x982 MISS COMANECI
LACHIE MANZELMANN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
L S Manzelmann, Miss B L James & Mrs H Armstrong
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Mackay Mdn on August 12 over 1300m, head behind Torera carrying 56.5kg at $19. The run before that got back early 8th of 11 at Townsville Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Hold My Halo carrying 56.5kg at $26. Tough to beat.
8
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
White, Light Blue Jewel And Epaulettes, Halved Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Quartered Cap
10 960 MALFITANA
JOHN MANZELMANN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
J H Manzelmann
Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently didn't finish the race at this track Mdn July 15 over 1250m. The start before that ran last in a small field at Clermont 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1000m, 17 len behind Ehor Senor carrying 55.5kg at $8. Pass.
9
SAMANTHA POINTON
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star And Cap