Innisfail Race 1 - Backpacker Shack Mdn Plate
NAPOLEON STRIKE (4) is a three-start maiden who finished fifth at his most recent appearance over 1000m at Orange. This looks a nice race so expect him to be right in the finish. CHARGIN' (3) just missed last time when a neck away in second at Bowen over 1000m. Among the main chances. KEEPTHEWOLVESAWAY (1) returned from a spell two-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 3 lengths into fourth over 950m at Cairns. Finds a suitable assignment and can get the job done. DON'TLEAVEMENOW (5) is a eight-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 4 lengths when fifth over 950m at Cairns. Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat.

Jockey: Aidan Holt
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start ran last of 12 at Townsville Mdn on November 28 over 1000m, 18 len behind Reemyya with 60kg at $11. Went for a spell before returning eased back early on in a small field at Cairns Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 950m, 3 len behind Sweet Candy carrying 58.5kg at $13.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 10/04/2025 | 133 | MDN | $25,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Good 4 | Tyler Leslight | 58.5kg | 0:56.97 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
12/12 | 28/11/2024 | - | MDN | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Good 4 | Lacey Morrison | 60kg | 0:56.93 | 11-12-12 | 10 |
| 18.1L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Graham Kliese
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Power out of Alpine Style. At the most recent trial finished sixth on October 14 at Townsville over 850m.
Last Starts 194 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 14/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Good | Graham Kliese | 0:49.74 | - | 5 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Isabella Teh
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. At the latest run in a small field at Bowen Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1000m, slow going neck behind Mysterious Bay with 58.5kg at $1.90. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Mareeba 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 900m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Brave Eddy carrying 56.5kg at $3.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/3 | 12/04/2025 | 14 | MDN | $10,000.00 | Bowen | 1000m | Soft 5 | Isabella Teh | 58.5kg | 0:58.48 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
2/6 | 29/03/2025 | 23 | MDN 2U | $10,000.00 | Mareeba | 900m | Heavy 8 | Bella Youngberry | 56.5kg | 0:51.92 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |
3/8 | 06/03/2025 | 122 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Good 4 | Wanderson D'avila | 58kg | 0:56.60 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $13.00 |
6/8 | 04/11/2024 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1010m | Soft 5 | Kirk Matheson | 57.5kg | 0:58.89 | 3-2-6 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $10.00 |
3/7 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Good | Robbie Dolan | 0:58.62 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Good | Bailey Wheeler | 1:02.59 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Amanda Thomson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at Orange Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Itszarbaby with 56.5kg at $26. Before that 7th of 12 at Hawkesbury Prov Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Veravino carrying 58.5kg at $41.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 23/03/2025 | 15 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Orange | 1000m | Soft 5 | Emma Ly | 56.5kg | 0:58.07 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $26.00 |
7/12 | 08/03/2025 | 18 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Soft 5 | Mitchell Bell | 58.5kg | 1:04.13 | 10-4-7 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
6/10 | 18/02/2025 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Queanbeyan | 900m | Good 4 | Emma Ly | 56.5kg | 0:50.99 | - | 7 |
| 4.7L | $17.00 |
8/8 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Soft | Winona Costin | 1:03.17 | - | 0 |
| 6.23L | $0.00 | |
3/7 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Adam Hyeronimus | 0:55.46 | - | 0 |
| 4.41L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Thomas
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last in a small field at Cairns Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 950m, 4 len behind Sweet Candy with 55.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Cairns 3yo Hcp on August 17 over 950m, on a slow track; 6 len behind I'lltellyougo with 54.5kg at $67.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/5 | 10/04/2025 | 209 | MDN | $25,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Good 4 | Nathan Thomas | 55.5kg | 0:56.97 | 4-1-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
10/10 | 13/09/2024 | 27 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Soft 5 | Jackson Murphy | 55kg | 0:54.98 | 5-9-10 | 10 |
| 9.7L | $26.00 |
4/7 | 17/08/2024 | 16 | OPEN 3 | $30,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Soft 5 | Tyler Leslight | 54.5kg | 0:55.06 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $67.00 |
4/4 | 01/08/2024 | 131 | OPEN 3 | $21,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Soft 6 | Jackson Murphy | 54kg | 0:55.83 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $41.00 |
10/12 | 23/03/2024 | 17 | MDN 2 | $24,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1100m | Good 4 | Olivia Webb | 54.5kg | 1:08.23 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $101.00 |
9/12 | 06/03/2024 | 136 | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Soft 5 | Mark Du Plessis | 56kg | 1:06.00 | 11-12-9 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $201.00 |
2/5 | 27/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Girish Goomany | 0:50.54 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 12/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Soft | Wanderson D'avila | 1:09.97 | - | 3 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Wanderson D'avila
Weight: 55kgs
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First starter. Two-year-old filly by Better Than Ready out of Serial AUD $ 22,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast March Yearling Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Gatton over 860m.
Last Starts 120 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/5 | 27/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gatton | 860m | Good | Jake Molloy | 0:52.63 | - | 5 |
| 8L | $0.00 |