Mackay (QLD) – Soft 5

Code: BBT500

R1 – Sky Racing QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate (1200m)

A tricky maiden to open the card with several lightly raced and debut runners engaged. Rock Angel has impressed ahead of debut for the Taylor stable and looks the one to beat, while Heroic Talent can improve sharply after working home well at Rockhampton. Outcry brings solid Mackay form and maps well on speed, while Betty Boom backs up quickly and could surprise at odds.

Selections
3. Rock Angel — $1.75
2. Heroic Talent — $3.60
7. Outcry — $4.00
4. Betty Boom — $19.00

R2 – Ladbrokes Hosted Pots Class 3 Plate (1200m)

Competitive sprint with several runners dropping back in grade. Spirit Of Mac has been racing consistently this prep and gets every chance from the draw, while Maikrow should appreciate the easier assignment after finishing strongly on the Sunshine Coast. Lucky Lass can improve sharply back in provincial grade, and El Fortress resumes off a strong trial.

Selections
3. Spirit Of Mac — $4.60
6. Maikrow — $2.70
7. Lucky Lass — $5.00
2. El Fortress — $5.50

R3 – Ladbrokes Big Bets Copy Now QTIS 2YO Maiden Handicap (1100m)

Always tough with the juveniles, but Stylish Diamond sets the standard after a strong Rockhampton placing and looks hard to beat. Charming Seahorse and Princess Knowitall both profile nicely on debut with strong trial form, while Pixie Lane can improve stepping up in trip.

Selections
3. Stylish Diamond — $3.80

1. Charming Seahorse — $2.80
2. Princess Knowitall — $6.00
3. Pixie Lane — $11.00

R4 – Ladbrokes Popular SRM Maiden Handicap (1560m)

An even staying maiden where several runners bring similar form lines. Say It Loud gets the nod after racing well in stronger company and should appreciate this setup, while Viper Room and Willow Capri both bring solid Mackay form into the race. Frosty’s Gotcha continues to race honestly and has place claims again.

Selections

1. Say It Loud — $2.70
2. Viper Room — $3.60
3. Willow Capri — $4.60
4. Frosty’s Gotcha — $9.00

R5 – Book For Amateur Cup Saturday 23rd May Open Handicap (1560m)

Scrub Chain drops back in grade after a forgivable run at Rockhampton and looks very well placed from the good gate. Turn Me Royale chases a hat-trick after successive wins here, while Journalism and Moktaffy both appeal as value runners capable of finishing strongly.

Selections

1. Scrub Chain — $1.70
2. Turn Me Royale — $4.40
3. Journalism — $7.50
4. Moktaffy — $16.00

R6 – Ladbrokes Odds Surge BM70 Handicap (1200m)

Strong BM70 sprint where Outback Bandit gets a great chance to bounce back with weight relief. Universal Harmony is a proven Mackay performer and should roll forward prominently, while Dealing’s Done maps perfectly from the inside draw. Upstart Legend also profiles well with solid recent form.

Selections
7. Outback Bandit — $3.80
5. Universal Harmony — $2.70
2. Dealing’s Done — $4.60
9. Upstart Legend — $5.00

R7 – Ladbrokes Owners Promotion BM55 Handicap (1300m)

Bold Change has been ultra-consistent this preparation and looks ideally suited back at Mackay. Four Leaf Wonder continues to race well at the track, while Mississippi Dream and Spitzberg both offer value with strong closing ability.

Selections
2. Bold Change — $1.90
4. Four Leaf Wonder — $5.50
8. Mississippi Dream — $9.50
7. Spitzberg — $15.00

R8 – Racing Again Saturday 23rd May BM50 Handicap (1100m)

Neverenoughlego shoots for three straight wins after dominant recent performances and looks perfectly placed again despite the rise in class. Little Iffy gets every chance from the draw, while Humble Hero and Too Many Kisses both return to easier company and can improve sharply.

Selections

1. Neverenoughlego — $1.45
2. Little Iffy — $8.00
3. Humble Hero — $9.50
4. Too Many Kisses — $15.00

Code: BBT500