LONGREACH   15 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G

LITTLE STAR INDIAN RESTAURANT Class 5 Handicap 1100m

Track: Good     Rail: True Entire Course..  

Lots of speed predominantly from Inquisitive Legend, Affirmative Light and Head Honcho. I'M ZAC (2) tackled a dirt track for the first time last start when successful over 1200m at Tambo, scoring by a nose. Great intro to this surface last time and can win again. Former Victorian ICHIBERU (10) was in the money two starts back at Mornington but couldn't back it up last time when eighth, beaten 9 lengths, at Moe over 1214m. Will enjoy a drop in class so she is set to turn things around. AFFIRMATIVE LIGHT (4) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at Julia Creek. Couldn't follow that up last time out when fourth over 1100m at Mt Isa. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. PENINSULA (1) scored last start at this track to make it two wins and two placings from four starts this campaign. Rates among the better hopes. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 2,10,4,1.
1 x2211 PENINSULA
RICHARD SIMPSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
R D Simpson
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track Cl4-Sw June 6 over 1000m defeating Blanc De Noir carrying 62kg at $1.70. Before that favourite; won by 1.4 len at this track Cl3-Sw May 10 over 1200m defeating Monday Choice carrying 62kg at $1.80. Boasts a 100% record at this track so he is a big chance again.
5
R FAEHR
Old Gold And Black Diagonal Stripes, Old Gold Sleeves, Old Gold Cap
2 48021 I'M ZAC
HENRY FORSTER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
Mrs B Forster & Mrs D K Wright
Most recently won by a nose at Tambo Bm60 May 30 over 1200m defeating Outback Bandit with 64.5kg at $3.10. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Barcaldine Cl3-Sw on May 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Smashing Rosie carrying 62kg at $4.40. Will prove hard to beat.
4
NIKKI OLZARD
Navy Blue, Red And White Hoops, Red Cap
3 973x7 BENDOLIRRA
PATRICK O'TOOLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M C Woods, B W Johnson & D M Bruce
Second-up. First-up after a year ran last of 7 at Barcaldine Bm60 on May 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Highground carrying 64.5kg at $26. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Mt Isa Bm60 March 22 2025 over 1450m defeating Bitterblue with 63.5kg at $2. No easier this time and looks tested again.
6
C MC IVER
Black, White Diamonds, Cerise Armbands, Cerise Cap
4 13114 AFFIRMATIVE LIGHT
TANYA PARRY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
A Spradau & T M Parry
At the latest run 4th in a small field at Mt Isa Qlty on June 6 over 1100m, 8 len behind Napoleon Strike carrying 56kg at $3.50. Before that won by 1.0 len at Julia Creek Bm60 May 30 over 1100m defeating Hollerloud carrying 62kg at $3. An inside draw is a big advantage. Worth another chance on a back-up of nine days.
2
MITCH GORING
Fluorescent Green, Hot Pink Spots, Checked Sleeves, Spots Cap
5 31742 OUTBACK BANDIT
GRAEME GREEN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
G R Green & W B Johnston
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Tambo Bm60 on May 30 over 1200m, nose behind I'm Zac carrying 61.5kg at $2.90. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Mackay Bm70 on May 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Upstart Legend carrying 55kg at $5.50. Maybe a place.
10
AMIE MEISSNER
Lime Green, White Shamrocks And Lime Green Cap
6 x8x54 HEAD HONCHO
RAY HERMANN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
R A Hermann
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Barcaldine Bm60 on May 19 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Highground carrying 63.5kg at $20. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at Julia Creek Bm60 on May 30 over 1100m, 3 len behind Affirmative Light with 63.5kg at $8. Others read better. Prefer to just watch this time.
3
T BANKS
Dark Green, Red Checks, Checked Cap
7 31513 HEAVENLY LEGEND
BEVAN JOHNSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs M D Johnson, B W Johnson & B J Moxham
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Gladstone Bm60 on May 23 over 850m, 0.9 len behind Borneo with 60.5kg at $3. The start before that won by 1.1 len at Mt Isa Bm60 April 25 over 900m defeating Viking Valour with 61.5kg at $5. In the mix again.
11
J F MILLER
White, Red Armbands And Cap
8 13127 INQUISITIVE LEGEND
D REWALD
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
R T Hay
Most recently did the work up front then tired 7th of 9 at Barcaldine Cl6-Sw on May 19 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Little Cointreau with 57kg at $5.50. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Barcaldine Cl6-Sw on May 2 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Bold Smuggler with 57kg at $3.70. Others preferred.
1
M GRAY
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
9 x16x4 ARTIE PANTZ
TONI SCHOFIELD
6YO  GREY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs T J Schofield, N J Schofield, D J Hall & Mrs M A Hall
Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 9 at this track Cl4-Sw on June 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Peninsula with 58.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Blackall Bm55 on November 22 over 1050m, 5 len behind Highground with 63kg at $2. Strips fitter and is among the place chances.
8
MADDIE MANKELOW
Cerise, Royal Blue Diamonds And Sleeves, Cerise Diamond Armbands And Diamonds Cap
10 22138 ICHIBERU
MARK OATES
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
W E Harwood
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 11 at Moe Bm56 on May 12 over 1214m, slow going 9 len behind Undisputable carrying 60kg at $8.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Mornington Bm56 on April 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Magnardo carrying 62kg at $6.50. Too good to dismiss and may be worth another chance.
9
M HEAGNEY
Black, Emerald Green Shamrock, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 15546 LOVE CHILD
REECE ZAHL
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
C J Zahl
Last start 6th of 9 at this track Cl4-Sw on June 6 over 1000m, 6 len behind Peninsula with 60kg at $31. Before that 4th of 8 at Barcaldine Bm55 on May 2 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Blanc De Noir carrying 62.5kg at $13. Looks out of her depth.
7
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
Navy Blue, Turquoise Three Vees, White Sleeves And Cap