Cairns Race 1 - Ladbrokes Flex Your Multi Stays Alive Mdn Hcp
SHORTS FURY (6) makes most appeal on debut after winning a recent Toowoomba Inner Track trial, and the Stephen Massingham-Ryan Wiggins pairing adds further confidence given their strong records here. With limited race experience across the field, that trial readiness gives her the edge to make an immediate impact. MR STRONG (3) has the best exposed excuse from his Townsville debut, where he was bumped at the start, raced wide throughout and was still only beaten just under six lengths behind Castle Hill. Improver who comes into calculations. SO SUNNY (8) also comes through that race, was near the top of an open market, raced wide and still finished just ahead of MR STRONG, so the 2kg claim keeps her firmly in the mix. GREY DEVIL (7) was safely held on debut but had steering issues and interference, and the 1.5kg claim helps. Capable of sharp improvement.
Jockey: Wanderson D'avila
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Makes his race debut with first-time blinkers applied, which gives him a point of difference in a field with limited exposed form. He has trialled twice, most recently finishing third at Atherton, and comes from a stable with a strong local profile. Top weight makes the task tougher, so market confidence would help.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 31/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Atherton | 1000m | Good | Masayuki Abe | 0:57.48 | - | 1 |
| 20.62L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 11/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cairns | 850m | Good | Masayuki Abe | 0:53.08 | - | 4 |
| 31.76L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Masayuki Abe
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held on debut at Townsville, finishing second last after beginning slowly, settling rearward and fading late on soft ground. He was beaten over 13 lengths by Castle Hill and started at long odds, so the market gave little lead that day. Barrier one helps, but he has plenty to find.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 25/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Masayuki Abe | 57kg | 0:57.47 | 10-11-11 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $91.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cairns | 850m | Good | Samantha Pointon | 0:53.08 | - | 1 |
| 10.7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Anthony Allen
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had more merit than ninth on debut at Townsville suggests, with stewards noting he was bumped at the start, raced wide throughout and laid in approaching the 200m. Beaten just under six lengths behind Castle Hill on soft ground, he still kept on from well back. Time rating is strong and second-up improvement puts him right in this.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 25/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ryan Wiggins | 57kg | 0:57.47 | 5-10-9 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cairns | 850m | Good | Shohei Kaya | 0:53.08 | - | 5 |
| 6.42L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Kennedy
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Starts her career after trialling at Townsville, where she finished third over 850m last month. There is not a great deal of exposed evidence to work with, and her stable's debut statistics are only modest, so she profiles as one to assess through the market and parade ring. Has some grounding, but others bring stronger trial or race evidence.
Last Starts 29 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 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Soft | Ivo Fry | 0:49.67 | - | 3 |
| 6.05L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Nathan Thomas
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts from barrier eight after trialling at Cairns last month, so she has at least had experience at this venue before raceday. The stable has a small but positive debut record in the data, and she is a $10,000 yearling purchase with a full sibling who has won. Wide draw keeps her in the watch-and-learn camp.
Last Starts 31 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 | 11/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cairns | 850m | Good | Adam Sewell | 0:53.08 | - | 6 |
| 10.16L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Wiggins
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes to the races with the clearest trial pointer, having won a Toowoomba Inner Track trial two weeks ago. That gives her a stronger readiness profile than most of these first starters, while Stephen Massingham is the top-ranked trainer for wins at this track and Ryan Wiggins is a leading local rider. Looks the one they have to beat.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 650m | Heavy | Paul Randall | 0:40.71 | - | 3 |
| 0.38L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Samantha Pointon
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten just under ten lengths on debut at Townsville, but the run was not clean, with stewards noting she hung out throughout and was steadied near the 200m. She also met Mr Strong there and finished behind him, so she has some ground to make up on that form line. Has ground to make up on Mr Strong, but the claim gives her place claims.
Last Starts 17 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 | 25/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Wanderson D'avila | 55kg | 0:57.47 | 7-6-10 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cairns | 850m | Good | Lauren Guernier | 0:53.08 | - | 2 |
| 10.05L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Julie Busuttin
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished eighth on debut at Townsville, beaten just under six lengths, but she had excuses after being bumped at the start, racing wide throughout and being steadied near the 150m. She was near the top of an open market and still finished ahead of Mr Strong from the same race. Beat Mr Strong there and gets a 2kg claim, so she is in the mix.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 25/10/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ashley Butler | 55kg | 0:57.47 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Soft | Ben Kennedy | 0:49.67 | - | 4 |
| 0.39L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Soft | Ben Kennedy | 0:49.86 | - | 5 |
| 21.71L | $0.00 |