Cairns 04 Apr 2026
GOING: H(10)
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LADBROKES BIG BETS COPY NOW OPEN Handicap 950m Track: Heavy 10 Rain (Max: 27) Rail: True. (Pent: 6.24) |
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Expecting Missile Thunder to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. RUBY CHICKS (4) turned in a fine effort to win by 2 lengths at today's course and distance last start which was an improvement on the first-up run. Tackling an easier race so she is a big chance again. IMPARDOO (3) was in a different class last time, sitting just off the speed before letting down impressively for a 3 length win at Atherton over 1000m. Sure to measure up again. VALENKI (2) finished third last time over 1250m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Yet to miss the frame in three starts over this course and distance. Has the ability to take care of this field. RED HOT LIZZIE (6) returned from a spell a week ago when she was beaten 17 lengths into eighth over 1000m at Moranbah. Fitter so expect a better run this time. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ruby Chicks to win.
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| 1 | 1122x |
MISSILE THUNDER
FRED WIELAND 6YO BAY GELDING 65.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), D E Scheffler, B J McDonald, T W Hedley & J R McDonald Resuming. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Townsville Hcp October 25 over 1000m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Molongle Surprise with 62kg at $1.80. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Mareeba Sw March 29 2025 over 1210m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Gulf Of Lion carrying 61.5kg at $1.40. See how he returns. |
2 LAUREN GUERNIER |
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| 2 | 62x13 |
VALENKI
ROY CHILLEMI 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming settled well back; won by a nose at this track Hcp March 12 over 950m in heavy going defeating Impardoo with 60kg at $7.50. Second-up 3rd of 8 at this track Hcp on March 26 over 1250m, in the wet; 5 len behind Armour Force with 62kg at $12. Rates highly and is ready to peak. |
4 AIDAN HOLT |
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| 3 | 11x21 |
IMPARDOO
BODINE BAILEY 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG K J Casey, Mrs D Jordan, C S Adams, K R Moore, Mrs P J Moore & D M Vella Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Hcp on March 12 over 950m, in the wet; nose behind Valenki with 55kg at $2.80. Second-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at Atherton Hcp March 28 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Bella Bianca carrying 57.5kg at $1.30. Rates highly. Rates highly and open to further improvement. |
5 MS L MORRISON |
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| 4 | 14x71 |
RUBY CHICKS
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG P A Piccone, Mrs A Lillywhite, Mrs S Bugeja, Ms V Skinner, Mrs S Hannus-Laine, Mrs M Machan, Mrs H M Rowe, M O'Brien, A D Forrest, P J Stevenson, Mrs R C White & P J Rowe Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Townsville Bm72 on February 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Cole's Best with 54.5kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track Bm70 March 26 over 950m in the wet defeating Machine Head with 59kg at $5. Racing well and can go on with it. |
1 KRYSTEN SWAFFER |
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| 5 | 5512x |
SEVENTIES HIT
BODINE BAILEY 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG K Barsley Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at this track Hcp December 20 over 1400m, soft track; a head behind Tycoon Beau carrying 55kg at $2.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose this track Bm70 November 2 over 950m slow track defeating Yamabushi carrying 57kg at $10. Look for a bold run. |
1 RACHEL SHRED |
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| 6 | 231x8 |
RED HOT LIZZIE
LACHIE MANZELMANN 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG J H Manzelmann Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 8 at Moranbah Hcp on March 28 over 1000m, 17 len behind Soopat with 55kg at $8. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Eagle Farm F&M Cl1 on July 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Acapulco Girl with 60kg at $6. Among the chances. |
3 MS C JOKIC |
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