Innisfail Race 4 - Coral Coast Financial Innisfail Cup
HOPEFUL (1) has the most persuasive recent form, having chased SIGIRIYA ROCK to a neck at Atherton before another solid third at Gordonvale when held up leaving the 300m. The top weight is the obvious impost, but his record around 2000m gives him the right platform to turn those placings into a win. HURRICANE ROSIE (5) has been close enough in two recent runs without quite landing the blow, and her good track record keeps her firmly in the main danger bracket. THE DRILLER (3) has not been sharp at his past two, yet the quick back-up, weight relief and strong record with Adam Sewell give him a credible rebound case. EAGLE WARRIOR (7) was better than the bare result at Bowen after racing wide early, and his proven record around this distance makes him the value runner among the selected chances.

Jockey: Ivo Fry
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has built a strong case through consecutive placings, finishing second to Sigiriya Rock at Atherton before running third to Betta Al at Gordonvale, beaten a length and a half after being held up leaving the 300m. He rises from picnic company to a harder meeting and carries top weight, but two wins and five placings around 2000m make the trip a positive rather than a concern. Proven at 2000m and clearly the horse to beat.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $20,000.00 | Gordonvale | 1800m | Good 4 | Ivo Fry | 59.5kg | 1:50.15 | 2-5-6 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $22,200.00 | Atherton | 2030m | Good 4 | Ivo Fry | 61kg | 2:09.31 | 1-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 9/14 | 29/08/2026 | 11 | Qlty | $150,000.00 | Cairns | 2100m | Good 4 | Lacey Morrison | 54kg | 2:10.81 | 4-11-9 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/08/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 2000m | Good 4 | Ivo Fry | 56.5kg | 2:10.38 | 6-2-6 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $8.00 |
| 12/16 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | Qlty | $150,000.00 | Townsville | 2000m | Good 4 | Ivo Fry | 54.5kg | 2:01.55 | 9-9-12 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $101.00 |
| 8/14 | 25/07/2026 | 20 | Qlty | $150,000.00 | Mackay | 2000m | Good 4 | Ivo Fry | 54kg | 2:01.88 | 7-9-8 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1200m | Good | Tom Sherry | 1:13.09 | - | 0 |
| 3.31L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 03/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 1200m | Good | Harry Davies | 1:12.54 | - | 0 |
| 7.88L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ben Kennedy
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Won as favourite at Atherton last start, beating Hopeful by a neck, and that followed a sound fourth in a Quality at Cairns when he covered ground and worked home evenly behind Choir Boy. The harder meeting and wide draw temper the enthusiasm, but he is honest, effective on good tracks and already proven around 2000m. In the mix.
Last Starts 27 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 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $22,200.00 | Atherton | 2030m | Good 4 | Ben Kennedy | 59kg | 2:09.31 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 4/14 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | Qlty | $150,000.00 | Cairns | 2100m | Good 4 | Sean Cormack | 54kg | 2:10.81 | 11-12-4 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $4.20 |
| 2/11 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | BM74 | $40,000.00 | Cairns | 1900m | Soft 6 | Lacey Morrison | 60kg | 1:56.86 | 6-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $12,500.00 | Innisfail | 1800m | Good 4 | Wanderson D'avila | 60kg | 1:52.99 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 7/12 | 01/08/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $30,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Good 4 | Sean Cormack | 54kg | 1:36.58 | 3-4-7 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
| 9/12 | 17/07/2026 | 209 | BM70 | $30,000.00 | Mackay | 1300m | Good 4 | Warwick Satherley | 63.5kg | 1:16.49 | 7-6-9 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Good | Paul Hammersley | 58kg | 0:48.47 | - | 1 |
| 4.56L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Good | Frank Edwards | 0:48.69 | - | 4 |
| 5.63L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Adam Sewell
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back on a one-week turnaround after finishing sixth at Cloncurry, beaten three and a half lengths, where he held a handy position but only battled in the straight. His Atherton run prior was also plain after being near the top of betting, so improvement is required. Can threaten.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 09/10/2026 | 20 | OPEN | $27,500.00 | Cloncurry | 1600m | Good | Adam Sewell | 58.5kg | 1:32.42 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $22,200.00 | Atherton | 2030m | Good 4 | Adam Sewell | 56.5kg | 2:09.31 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | BM65 | $10,000.00 | Mackay | 1300m | Good 4 | Paul Hammersley | 64.5kg | 1:17.39 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | OPEN | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1560m | Good 4 | Georgina Cartwright | 54kg | 1:35.29 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $7.50 |
| 6/14 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | Qlty | $150,000.00 | Cairns | 2100m | Good 4 | Robbie Dolan | 52kg | 2:10.81 | 8-10-6 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 22/08/2026 | 5 | BM74 | $40,000.00 | Cairns | 1900m | Soft 6 | Adam Sewell | 57kg | 1:56.86 | 9-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Lani Allen | 1:00.61 | - | 4 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 16/08/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Lani Allen | 1:01.09 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Samantha Pointon
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly when fourth in a BM70 at Ewan last start, but the beaten margin of six and a half lengths left him with plenty to find. His previous third at Atherton was more competitive after jumping awkwardly, and he does have a win at this track plus a solid record at the distance. Others bring stronger claims.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 25/09/2026 | 6 | BM70 | $30,100.00 | Ewan | 1750m | Good | Samantha Pointon | 57.5kg | 1:45.91 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $22,200.00 | Atherton | 2030m | Good 4 | Samantha Pointon | 53.5kg | 2:09.31 | 3-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | BM68 | $14,000.00 | Mareeba | 1800m | Good 4 | Tasha Chambers | 57.5kg | 1:52.27 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | BM74 | $40,000.00 | Cairns | 1900m | Soft 6 | Ivo Fry | 54kg | 1:56.86 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 0/8 | 15/08/2026 | 23 | OPEN | $12,500.00 | Innisfail | 1800m | Good 4 | Samantha Pointon | 53kg | 1:52.99 | - | 6 |
| 99.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 23/07/2026 | 18 | BM70 | $21,000.00 | Cairns | 2100m | Soft 7 | Lauren Guernier | 56kg | 2:12.84 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 06/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree | 1000m | Good | Raymond Spokes | 0:59.14 | - | 0 |
| 3.98L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rachel Shred
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been respected in betting at her past two and was far from disgraced when fourth to Betta Al at Gordonvale, beaten three lengths, after finishing within just over two lengths of Sigiriya Rock at Atherton. Good-track record helps, and she shapes as the main danger to Hopeful.
Last Starts 13 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 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $20,000.00 | Gordonvale | 1800m | Good 4 | Lacey Morrison | 55kg | 1:50.15 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $22,200.00 | Atherton | 2030m | Good 4 | Lacey Morrison | 55kg | 2:09.31 | 5-7-5 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | BM68 | $14,000.00 | Mareeba | 1800m | Good 4 | Lacey Morrison | 56kg | 1:52.27 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 7/9 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | BM70 FM | $50,000.00 | Cairns | 1450m | Soft 6 | Lacey Morrison | 55kg | 1:27.73 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $8.00 |
| 13/14 | 01/08/2026 | 9 | BM60 | $30,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Good 4 | Tasha Chambers | 58.5kg | 1:36.59 | 5-6-13 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/07/2026 | 37 | BM60 | $21,000.00 | Cairns | 1450m | Soft 7 | Lacey Morrison | 58.5kg | 1:28.80 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $3.30 |
| 6/7 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Good | Montana Philpot | 49kg | 1:02.29 | - | 6 |
| 6.09L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1200m | Soft | Courtney Ferris | 1:13.07 | - | 2 |
| 1.33L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Wanderson D'avila
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly after finishing seventh in a BM65 at Bowen, beaten three and a half lengths, without a clear excuse. The run prior was much better when beaten a nose in a BM70 at Ewan despite interference around the home turn, so there is a performance there that could make him competitive. Has to bounce back hard to trouble these.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 10/10/2026 | 15 | BM65 | $16,000.00 | Bowen | 1810m | Good 4 | Chris Whiteley | 58kg | 1:52.77 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/09/2026 | 6 | BM70 | $30,100.00 | Ewan | 1750m | Good | Chris Whiteley | 56kg | 1:45.91 | 7-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $22,200.00 | Atherton | 2030m | Good 4 | Masayuki Abe | 55.5kg | 2:09.31 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/09/2026 | 6 | BM68 | $14,000.00 | Mareeba | 1800m | Good 4 | Masayuki Abe | 57kg | 1:52.27 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $6.00 |
| 9/11 | 30/08/2026 | 12 | BM65 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Soft 5 | Chris Whiteley | 58kg | 1:37.75 | 11-8-9 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $21.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/08/2026 | 10 | BM60 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Good 4 | Chris Whiteley | 61kg | 1:39.65 | 11-11-8 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $16.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Soft | Amanda Thomson | 54kg | 0:47.39 | - | 4 |
| 10.16L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 900m | Heavy | Fiona Sandkuhl | 0:54.44 | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chris Whiteley
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was better than fifth in a BM65 at Bowen suggests, beaten a length and a half after racing wide around the first turn. His Townsville run prior on soft ground was only fair at long odds, but he now gets weight relief, a quick back-up and a distance range that has produced two wins and two placings. Drawn out, but the setup gives him place appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 10/10/2026 | 6 | BM65 | $16,000.00 | Bowen | 1810m | Good 4 | Ivo Fry | 57.5kg | 1:52.77 | - | 5 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/10/2026 | 8 | BM60 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Soft 5 | Wanderson D'avila | 59.5kg | 1:37.37 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/09/2026 | 8 | CL4 | $13,100.00 | Ewan | 1600m | Good | Lacey Morrison | 59.5kg | 1:38.12 | - | 7 |
| 6.9L | $1.70 |
| 2/12 | 18/09/2026 | 19 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Soft 5 | Mitch Goring | 59.5kg | 1:38.43 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $12.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/08/2026 | 10 | BM65 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Soft 5 | Ryan Wiggins | 58kg | 1:37.75 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/08/2026 | 12 | BM60 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1800m | Good 4 | Aidan Holt | 60.5kg | 1:55.67 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Good | Frank Edwards | 0:48.41 | - | 3 |
| 6.69L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Good | Frank Edwards | 0:48.93 | - | 3 |
| 1.23L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Masayuki Abe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground from well back when fourth in a BM50 at Ewan last start after beginning slowly, which was a step in the right direction without being strong enough for this. The start prior was poor, finishing second last at Atherton and beaten over 14 lengths after blundering at the start. She has plenty more to find.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/09/2026 | 6 | BM50 | $20,100.00 | Ewan | 1750m | Good | Masayuki Abe | 58.5kg | 1:46.99 | 10-8-4 | 9 |
| 5.2L | $21.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/09/2026 | 99 | BM50 | $12,000.00 | Atherton | 1400m | Good 4 | Shohei Kaya | 58.5kg | 1:22.75 | 12-12-11 | 12 |
| 13.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | BM60 | $28,000.00 | Beaudesert | 2450m | Heavy 10 | Karl Zechner | 54kg | 2:47.30 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 30/05/2026 | 26 | BM68 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 2200m | Heavy 9 | Jason Taylor | 54kg | 2:19.83 | 7-7-9 | 8 |
| 10.9L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/05/2026 | 15 | CL1 3U | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1950m | Soft 5 | Olivia Kendal | 56.5kg | 2:03.10 | 2-3-10 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $91.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/04/2026 | 121 | BM58 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1800m | Good 4 | Olivia Kendal | 54kg | 1:51.94 | 7-6-12 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $51.00 |
| 4/4 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1400m | Good | Olivia Kendal | 52kg | 1:28.16 | - | 3 |
| 2.12L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1200m | Good | Olivia Kendal | 52kg | 1:12.98 | - | 5 |
| 10.64L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Thomas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops back to an easier meeting after finishing seventh in a Mdn at Townsville, beaten three lengths, where he moved into the race but did not quicken. The previous fourth there was similar, fair to the line without winning impact. Can feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 04/10/2026 | 16 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Soft 5 | Masayuki Abe | 55.5kg | 1:39.63 | 11-10-7 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/09/2026 | 21 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Soft 5 | Ben Kennedy | 58.5kg | 1:39.48 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $18.00 |
| 4/12 | 28/08/2026 | 27 | MDN | $34,000.00 | Cairns | 1450m | Good 4 | Ben Kennedy | 58.5kg | 1:27.00 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/16 | 01/08/2026 | 9 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Townsville | 1400m | Soft 5 | Amy Graham | 52kg | 1:23.38 | 15-14-9 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/07/2026 | 33 | MDN 23 | $23,000.00 | Cairns | 1250m | Soft 7 | Ben Kennedy | 58kg | 1:17.04 | 8-8-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $16.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | BM50 | $10,000.00 | Innisfail | 1500m | Heavy 10 | Shohei Kaya | 57.5kg | 1:33.94 | 11-11-9 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Harry Coffey | 0:59.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Harry Coffey | 1:00.68 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |