Cairns Race 4 - Ladbrokes Racing Extra In Multi Mdn Plate
MEAN ZIPPER (2) earns top billing after going under by only a head at Innisfail first-up, when he travelled well, picked up impressively and still had a case after racing keenly and being forced wide. The move to 1250m is new, but that fresh run says he can make an impact here. BETTER OPTION (5) is the obvious danger after being beaten half a length at Townsville despite losing ground early, being held up on the home turn and having difficulty getting clear at the 350m. He is third-up, has already placed at this distance and brings Lacey Morrison, the top-ranked jockey for wins at this track. Key runner. ASTERIDE (7) resumes after over a year away, yet her only start at this venue was a head second and that makes her dangerous if forward enough fresh. DEE THREE (6) has been freshened since closing into fourth at this track and his prior Open run at Townsville gives him enough depth for a place claim.
Jockey: Masayuki Abe
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well beaten at Home Hill last start, finishing sixth in picnic company on heavy ground after being slow to begin, and this is a harder assignment. His previous Townsville fifth was better, as he worked home from the rear despite being unwanted in the market. His Townsville run prior was better, so a minor placing is the limit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 31/10/2026 | 6 | MDN 3U | $10,000.00 | Home Hill | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Julie Busuttin | 57.5kg | 1:03.02 | - | 3 |
| 16.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 25/10/2026 | 21 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Soft 5 | Masayuki Abe | 58.5kg | 1:36.62 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/10/2026 | 26 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 1200m | Soft 5 | Masayuki Abe | 58kg | 1:10.93 | 9-8-6 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $16.00 |
| 5/13 | 08/09/2026 | 9 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 1400m | Good 4 | Masayuki Abe | 59kg | 1:24.26 | 10-9-5 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/08/2026 | 22 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Masayuki Abe | 58.5kg | 0:57.65 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 13/15 | 08/08/2026 | 83 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Good 4 | Lacey Morrison | 59kg | 0:57.11 | 14-13-13 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Good | Masayuki Abe | 0:48.55 | - | 1 |
| 6.35L | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jye Mcneil | 1:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chris Whiteley
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a strong Innisfail second over 900m, beaten a head after travelling behind the leaders, picking up well and having to cope with some keenness and being forced wide. His fourth at this venue before the break was sound enough given he was slow away and wide. New trip is the query, but he sets the standard.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 17/10/2026 | 141 | MDN 2U | $10,000.00 | Innisfail | 900m | Good 4 | Nathan Thomas | 59.5kg | 0:51.38 | 3-4-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 29/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $23,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Soft 5 | Nathan Thomas | 58kg | 0:54.41 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN | $11,500.00 | Gordonvale | 1100m | Soft 5 | Masayuki Abe | 59kg | 1:04.24 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Tiffani Brooker | 0:52.66 | - | 6 |
| 19.15L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Aidan Holt
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had genuine excuses when eighth at Townsville last start, beginning slowly and being held up near the 500m before finishing just under six lengths away. His prior run at this track was plain after market respect, beaten over 10 lengths. Fitter but prefer others.
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 | 14 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Julie Busuttin | 55.5kg | 0:56.79 | 11-11-8 | 10 |
| 5.9L | $71.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/10/2026 | 170 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Good 4 | Ryan Wiggins | 60kg | 0:55.06 | 5-5-8 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 800m | Chelsea Jokic | 0:49.53 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kerang | 850m | Kassie Furness | 0:55.41 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Werribee | 1012m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 59kg | 0:59.78 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/03/2026 | - | MDN | $50,300.00 | Albury | 1175m | Soft 6 | Michael Rodd | 58.5kg | 1:10.14 | 7-8-10 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Anthony Allen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced wide when eighth at Innisfail last start, finishing just under seven lengths from Don'T Tell Lucy after settling back, and he again meets Mean Zipper and Better Option from that race. His debut at Townsville had more merit, beaten just under four lengths on soft ground. Place claims rely on sharp third-up improvement.
Last Starts 25 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 | 17/10/2026 | 13 | MDN 2U | $10,000.00 | Innisfail | 900m | Good 4 | Wanderson D'avila | 57kg | 0:51.38 | 8-6-8 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/10/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Wanderson D'avila | 60kg | 0:57.48 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Soft | Wanderson D'avila | 0:49.36 | - | 2 |
| 0.21L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lacey Morrison
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced the right follow-up to his debut when second at Townsville last start, beaten half a length after losing ground early, being held up on the turn and then having difficulty obtaining clear running. He was also honest on debut when fourth after racing wide throughout. Third-up with Lacey Morrison aboard, he is a major danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 25/10/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 1200m | Soft 5 | Julie Busuttin | 55kg | 1:10.69 | 9-9-2 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/10/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ivo Fry | 60kg | 0:57.48 | 6-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 650m | Soft | Rob Thorburn | 0:37.95 | - | 5 |
| 3.78L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Nathan Thomas
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a fair fourth at this track, where he began slowly, settled back and picked up nicely in the straight. His previous run was in Open company at Townsville and he was at long odds, so this is a more suitable level of maiden. Trip record keeps him in place territory.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 11/10/2026 | 127 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Good 4 | Nathan Thomas | 58kg | 0:55.06 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/14 | 06/06/2026 | 12 | OPEN 2 | $100,000.00 | Townsville | 1200m | Good 3 | Adam Sewell | 57kg | 1:09.05 | 14-10-8 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $151.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/05/2026 | 17 | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1200m | Good 4 | Ryan Wiggins | 56.5kg | 1:10.91 | 8-7-4 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 57 | MDN 2 | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Nathan Thomas | 59kg | 0:56.32 | 6-6-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $23,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Soft 7 | Aidan Holt | 58kg | 0:57.08 | 7-7-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cairns | 850m | Heavy | Manabu Kai | 0:51.90 | - | 1 |
| 10.85L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Kennedy
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after being last seen running second at this venue, beaten a head by Gem Of Scots on soft ground after travelling well and fighting hard. Her earlier Nowra seventh was only moderate, but she has placed three times from 15 starts and has at least shown she handles this track. If forward enough, she has the local form to win.
Last Starts 475 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/07/2025 | 95 | MDN 23 | $23,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Soft 6 | Nathan Thomas | 56kg | 0:55.99 | 2-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/04/2025 | 14 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Nowra | 1200m | Good 4 | Molly Bourke | 56.5kg | 1:10.11 | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 06/04/2025 | 14 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gundagai | 1180m | Good 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | 56kg | 1:09.26 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/03/2025 | 161 | MDN | $35,000.00 | Goulburn | 1000m | Good 4 | Chad Lever | 55kg | 0:57.48 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/10/2024 | 22 | CL1 3U | $27,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 1600m | Good 4 | Robyn Freeman | 55kg | 1:37.41 | 2-5-8 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $16.00 |
| 10/12 | 21/09/2024 | 21 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Wagga | 1400m | Good 4 | Matthew Cahill | 55kg | 1:24.35 | 6-6-10 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Good | Zac Lloyd | 0:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.18L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 13/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 820m | Good | Alysha Collett | 0:50.63 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Julie Busuttin
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after a ninth at Townsville, where she was beaten four lengths and held up in the home straight. Her previous run at this venue was disappointing as a well-supported favourite, though she did make some late ground. Recent form says she has to find more.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 08/09/2026 | 11 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 1400m | Good 4 | Nathan Thomas | 56kg | 1:24.26 | 5-6-9 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $18.00 |
| 8/12 | 28/08/2026 | 26 | MDN | $34,000.00 | Cairns | 1450m | Good 4 | Krysten Swaffer | 56.5kg | 1:27.00 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $3.30 |
| 8/13 | 02/08/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1400m | Soft 7 | Kenji Yoshida | 56.5kg | 1:26.66 | 11-10-8 | 13 |
| 5.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dalby | 800m | Good | Kenji Yoshida | 0:47.05 | - | 3 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 03/07/2026 | 232 | MDN | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1300m | Good 4 | Kenji Yoshida | 56.5kg | 1:21.50 | 9-10-8 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $3.40 |
| 5/6 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 925m | Soft | Kenji Yoshida | 0:59.57 | - | 1 |
| 3.21L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 13/11/2025 | 19 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Good 4 | Kenji Yoshida | 54.5kg | 1:10.89 | 9-9-6 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1200m | Good 4 | Kenji Yoshida | 57kg | 1:12.72 | 7-6-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Denicious Smith
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was unwanted in the market and finished tenth at Townsville last start, beaten six and a half lengths after racing wide throughout. Her debut at this track was weaker again, finishing last and beaten over 13 lengths after beginning awkwardly and racing keenly. Has plenty to turn around.
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 | 14 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Denicious Smith | 57.5kg | 0:56.79 | 7-9-10 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $151.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/10/2026 | - | MDN | $23,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Good 4 | Isabella Teh | 58.5kg | 0:55.06 | 6-4-11 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $101.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Soft | Ivo Fry | 0:49.69 | - | 4 |
| 1.94L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick | 800m | Good | Les Tilley | 0:48.61 | - | 2 |
| 4.52L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tasha Chambers
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a three-month break after a poor Townsville run, finishing second last and beaten over 14 lengths despite having some excuses from a slow start, wide run and keenness. Her debut was also well held at big odds. Has to make a sizeable leap fresh.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 08/09/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 1200m | Good 4 | Wanderson D'avila | 57.5kg | 1:09.76 | 9-8-9 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $151.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/08/2026 | - | MDN | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 1200m | Good 4 | Peta Edwards | 56.5kg | 1:11.11 | 11-12-12 | 3 |
| 22.9L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Good | Isabella Teh | 0:49.31 | - | 3 |
| 6.35L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Good | Tasha Chambers | 0:49.76 | - | 3 |
| 4.07L | $0.00 |