Mackay Race 8 - Happy Valentine’s Day From Mtc Plate (C3)
MISTERKIPCHOGE (4) didn't fire in his last outing before a spell, finishing ninth over 2030m at Doomben. He joins the stable of Lachie Manzelmann and will find the company up here more to his liking. He has won fresh up in the past, and is the one to beat for us. BITTER SPIRIT (8) is knocking on the door with two recent placings, the latest a second-place finish over 1609m at Townsville 10 days ago. He drops 3kg in weight here, and he will again be hard to hold out. BE BOB ALOOLA (7) came from well back to score impressively by nearly 2 lengths over 1615m at Emerald last start. This is tougher, but he should be in the mix again. KHAMIS (10) has not won for some time, and was not bad when finishing fifth over 1609m at Townsville last time out. She is worth including in all top 4 combos, just to be safe. CHAPARRAL CHASE (1) had an excuse last time out and will have the tongue tie on for the first time here. Stick with him for some top 4 value in an even field.

Jockey: Nathan Thomas
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on the pace before fading to run last of 11 at Townsville Bm55 on February 3 over 1609m, 14 len behind Whirlwind carrying 60kg at $16. The start before that 4th of 11 at Townsville Bm65 on January 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Prince Akeem with 55.5kg at $51. Not going well enough. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 03/02/2026 | 10 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Good 4 | Adam Sewell | 60kg | 1:37.68 | 2-4-11 | 10 |
| 14.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/11 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | BM65 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1400m | Soft 5 | Frederick Larson | 55.5kg | 1:22.76 | 5-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 16/01/2026 | 41 | BM62 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1400m | Soft 6 | Jackson Murphy | 57.5kg | 1:22.81 | 9-8-9 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $31.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | CL3 3U | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1560m | Good 4 | Ashley Butler | 58.5kg | 1:33.97 | 4-5-8 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/9 | 28/11/2025 | 13 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1600m | Soft 5 | Nikki Olzard | 60kg | 1:36.96 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/11/2025 | 11 | BM60 | $10,000.00 | Clermont | 1400m | Good | Nikki Olzard | 59.5kg | 1:24.45 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 56kg | 0:59.82 | - | 1 |
| 2.13L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 850m | Heavy | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 53kg | 0:53.79 | - | 3 |
| 0.58L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tasha Chambers
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Emerald Bm55 on February 7 over 1615m, 5.5 len behind Bo Bo Beware with 58.5kg at $15. The race before that second last of 9 at Thangool Bm55 on January 24 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Quest Of Quests carrying 59kg at $8. Might struggle again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | BM55 | $10,000.00 | Emerald | 1615m | Good 4 | Tasha Chambers | 58.5kg | 1:39.15 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/01/2026 | 56 | BM55 | $10,000.00 | Thangool | 1400m | Good 4 | Chris Taylor | 59kg | 1:22.19 | - | 9 |
| 4.4L | $8.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/11/2025 | 15 | BM55 | $10,000.00 | Thangool | 1600m | Good 3 | Tasha Chambers | 59.5kg | 1:35.34 | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/11/2025 | 11 | CL4 3U | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1600m | Soft 6 | Sean Cormack | 57kg | 1:36.63 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/11/2025 | 16 | BM0-55 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1600m | Good 4 | Tom Orr | 55.5kg | 1:36.23 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/10/2025 | 15 | CL2 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1600m | Soft 5 | Tom Orr | 55kg | 1:36.94 | 8-7-1 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $81.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1000m | Good | Ben Price | 1:02.14 | - | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 20/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good | Rose Pearson | 1:00.84 | - | 0 |
| 0.9L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Adam Sewell
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Emerald Bm55 on February 7 over 1615m, 2 len behind Bo Bo Beware carrying 55kg at $7.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Emerald 0 - 55 on January 23 over 1280m, slow going 1.4 len behind Hey Jealousy with 55kg at $41. Each way claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 15 | BM55 | $10,000.00 | Emerald | 1615m | Good 4 | Adam Sewell | 55kg | 1:39.15 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 23/01/2026 | 48 | BM0-55 | $15,000.00 | Emerald | 1280m | Soft 6 | Wanderson D'avila | 55kg | 1:18.08 | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 06/12/2025 | 22 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1200m | Good 4 | Warwick Satherley | 54kg | 1:10.07 | 8-8-7 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/11/2025 | 10 | CL2 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1200m | Soft 6 | Natalea Summers | 54kg | 1:10.12 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/11/2025 | 38 | BM50 | $12,500.00 | Rockhampton | 1400m | Soft 5 | Natalea Summers | 57kg | 1:24.47 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | BM45 | $14,500.00 | Twin Hills | 1570m | Good | Emma Bell | 61.5kg | 1:34.24 | - | 7 |
| 25.8L | $3.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 808m | Good | Luke Rolls | 0:46.25 | - | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Aidan Holt
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Doomben Bm70 September 13 over 2030m, soft track; 6 len behind Shadow Cruiser carrying 60kg at $3.90. First up last campaign fourth of 14 at Hawkesbury 3&4yo Bm72 April 9 over 1500m, 2 len behind Enter The Dragon with 58.5kg at $9. Well placed and gets his chance to break through.
Last Starts 153 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 | 13/09/2025 | 17 | BM70 | $75,000.00 | Doomben | 2030m | Soft 5 | Rory Hutchings | 60kg | 2:05.20 | 9-10-9 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $3.90 |
| 3/10 | 27/08/2025 | 32 | BM72 3U | $60,000.00 | Randwick-Kensington | 1800m | Heavy 8 | Benjamin Osmond | 57kg | 1:54.73 | 6-8-3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | BM78 CG 3U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1800m | Soft 7 | Tommy Berry | 56kg | 1:53.69 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | BM78 34 | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1800m | Soft 5 | Jean Van Overmeire | 57kg | 1:50.50 | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | BM78 3U | $160,000.00 | Rosehill | 1800m | Good 4 | Jean Van Overmeire | 54kg | 1:49.51 | 3-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | BM78 3U | $160,000.00 | Rosehill | 2000m | Soft 5 | Jay Ford | 54.5kg | 2:04.03 | 11-10-4 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Soft | James McDonald | 1:04.25 | - | 0 |
| 3.72L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Good | Kerrin Mcevoy | 0:54.15 | - | 0 |
| 6.78L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Wiggins
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 7 at Townsville Bm65 on January 24 over 2000m, slow going 11 len behind Garinion Righ with 54kg at $31. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track Cl3 on December 30 over 1560m, 4 len behind Grumpywantsatissue with 54kg at $21. Not going well enough. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 24/01/2026 | 25 | BM65 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 2000m | Soft 5 | Ashvin Goindasamy | 54kg | 2:03.66 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/12/2025 | 17 | CL3 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1560m | Good 4 | Ashvin Goindasamy | 54kg | 1:34.19 | 8-5-4 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | BM50 | $10,000.00 | Gladstone | 1517m | Good | Minonette Kennedy | 56.5kg | 1:34.58 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/12/2025 | 25 | CL3 3U | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1560m | Good 4 | Shakira Bailey | 56kg | 1:33.97 | 11-10-6 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good | Ashvin Goindasamy | 1:03.06 | - | 6 |
| 4.67L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | BM62 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 2000m | Good 4 | Ashvin Goindasamy | 54kg | 2:04.96 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/11/2025 | 11 | CL3 3U | $10,000.00 | Mackay | 1560m | Good 4 | Ashvin Goindasamy | 58kg | 1:35.25 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Heavy | Nikki Olzard | 1:00.19 | - | 2 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Raul Silvera Olivera
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Emerald Bm50 January 23 over 1615m on a rain affected track defeating Mr Grey with 59.5kg at $8.50. The run before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Rockhampton Mdn-Sw January 8 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Zousain Girl with 57kg at $7. Rates highly and should be very competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 15 | BM50 | $15,000.00 | Emerald | 1615m | Soft 6 | Tom Orr | 59.5kg | 1:42.44 | 6-6-1 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/01/2026 | 30 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1600m | Soft 5 | Raul Silvera Olivera | 57kg | 1:38.39 | 3-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/12/2025 | 18 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1400m | Good 4 | Tahlia Fenlon | 57kg | 1:22.56 | 6-7-3 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1300m | Good 4 | Amie Meissner | 53.5kg | 1:17.07 | 10-10-7 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/11/2025 | 11 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1300m | Soft 6 | Raul Silvera Olivera | 57kg | 1:16.90 | 7-9-8 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/11/2025 | 16 | MDN 3 | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1300m | Good 4 | Jackson Murphy | 58kg | 1:17.42 | 5-5-7 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Soft | Raul Silvera Olivera | 54kg | 1:00.36 | - | 5 |
| 2.07L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 29/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Soft | Raul Silvera Olivera | 54kg | 1:00.14 | - | 1 |
| 5.39L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sean Cormack
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 11 at Townsville Bm55 on February 3 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Whirlwind carrying 60.5kg at $4.20. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Townsville Bm55 on January 24 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Heart 'N' Power carrying 60kg at $4.80. Made headway last time. Top chance again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 03/02/2026 | 10 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Good 4 | Ron Stewart | 60.5kg | 1:37.68 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/13 | 24/01/2026 | 25 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1300m | Soft 5 | Ryan Wiggins | 60kg | 1:17.50 | 9-10-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $4.80 |
| 1/11 | 30/12/2025 | 24 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1300m | Good 4 | Ashley Butler | 58kg | 1:16.84 | 9-7-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 |
| 1/11 | 06/12/2025 | 22 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Mackay | 1100m | Good 4 | Ashley Butler | 58.5kg | 1:04.00 | 7-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 14/11/2025 | 11 | MDN 3 | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1050m | Soft 6 | Justin Huxtable | 60kg | 1:00.36 | 10-9-2 | 10 |
| 3.7L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 03/11/2025 | 195 | MDN 3 | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1050m | Good 4 | Sean Cormack | 58kg | 0:59.99 | 8-6-3 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Soft | Tom Orr | 55kg | 0:58.92 | - | 2 |
| 0.23L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Soft | Raul Silvera Olivera | 0:59.19 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Christopher Mciver
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Rockhampton Bm60 on January 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Bold Hussar carrying 54.5kg at $12. Before that 4th of 8 at Emerald Bm50 on January 23 over 1615m, slow going 3 len behind Be Bob Aloola with 61kg at $10. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | BM60 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1600m | Soft 5 | Christopher Mciver | 54.5kg | 1:36.76 | 6-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | 15 | BM50 | $15,000.00 | Emerald | 1615m | Soft 6 | Christopher Mciver | 61kg | 1:42.44 | 4-5-4 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | CL3 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1600m | Soft 5 | Karl Zechner | 56kg | 1:36.16 | 9-6-7 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | CL3 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1560m | Good 4 | Adam Sewell | 54.5kg | 1:34.19 | 12-7-1 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/12/2025 | 19 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jackson Murphy | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 12-12-9 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 12/12 | 29/11/2025 | 26 | BM55 | $10,000.00 | Thangool | 1600m | Good 3 | Christopher Mciver | 58kg | 1:35.34 | 12-12-12 | 8 |
| 19.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/3 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Good | Christopher Mciver | 49.5kg | 1:00.79 | - | 3 |
| 0.52L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Olivia Kendal
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 11 at Townsville Bm55 on February 3 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Whirlwind with 54.5kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Townsville Bm65 on January 24 over 2000m, on a slow track; head behind Garinion Righ with 52.5kg at $9.50. Worth following up.
Last Starts 10 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 | 03/02/2026 | 10 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Good 4 | Olivia Kendal | 54.5kg | 1:37.68 | 9-8-5 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | BM65 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 2000m | Soft 5 | Olivia Kendal | 52.5kg | 2:03.66 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 6/13 | 16/01/2026 | 10 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Soft 6 | Tasha Chambers | 55.5kg | 1:38.13 | 11-12-6 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/01/2026 | 9 | BM60 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Soft 6 | Tasha Chambers | 55kg | 1:36.74 | 9-4-7 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | CL4 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Soft 7 | Nathan Thomas | 54kg | 1:36.87 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | CL1 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1609m | Good 4 | Ashvin Goindasamy | 58kg | 1:36.90 | 7-9-7 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1000m | Good | Benjamin Osmond | 0:59.99 | - | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wyong | 845m | Soft | Christian Reith | 0:51.45 | - | 0 |
| 6.43L | $0.00 |