Mount Isa races on Monday with seven races, starting at 12:12pm AEDT. The track was rated Good at the time of writing. Betting markets had not opened when we wrote this, so no prices are listed. Check prices with your bookmaker before the first race.
Ricallen in Race 6 is our best bet: it is in good form and has drawn the inside. Surfers Royale (Race 4) and Holy Holy Holy (Race 5) look the other most likely winners.
Race 1 - Trevor Morris Builders BM65 Handicap (1450m)
Selection: Zephirine
Zephirine has had a strong campaign. It won over this course and distance last start and has placed at every start this preparation. It has also drawn well. Dark Harmony has won twice this preparation but was beaten as favourite here last start, and it is the main danger. Howse has been scratched.
Selections:
- Zephirine
- Dark Harmony
- Regal Judgement
- Indefinite
Race 2 - Sportsbet BM55 Handicap (1450m)
Selection: Foxy Artist
Foxy Artist has drawn the inside, has won twice this preparation and placed here last start, so it should get the best run. The Wellian ran second at this track and is a strong danger. Macho Grande placed here last start despite being well beaten and will be finishing strongly.
Selections:
- Foxy Artist
- The Wellian
- Macho Grande
- Makanui
Race 3 - QH20 Maiden Plate (1100m)
Selection: Oracle Of Omaha
Oracle Of Omaha ran second at Cloncurry first up and should be fitter for that run. It will be close to the lead. Euphoric Miss set a strong pace before finishing second here last start and is the main danger. Flying Giselle was poor last time but is better than that run.
Selections:
- Oracle Of Omaha
- Euphoric Miss
- Flying Giselle
- It’s A Power
Race 4 - Sportsbet Open Handicap (1100m)
Selection: Surfers Royale
Surfers Royale was narrowly beaten here last start after heavy support and has placed four times this preparation. It looks well placed in this race. Demitasse also placed here last start and should get a good run from its draw. Napoleon Strike has won four times at Mount Isa, so it remains a threat.
Selections:
- Surfers Royale
- Demitasse
- Soopat
- Napoleon Strike
Race 5 - CMW Electrical QTIS Class 1 Handicap (1200m)
Selection: Holy Holy Holy
Holy Holy Holy only just missed as favourite at Barcaldine. Its jockey and trainer have been winning often together. Champonnet faded late here last start but has the speed to sit up near the lead, so it is the main danger. Daybreak Warrior broke its maiden at Richmond and is a roughie.
Selections:
- Holy Holy Holy
- Champonnet
- Daybreak Warrior
- Cryptology
Race 6 - Sportsbet BM60 Handicap (1200m)
Selection: Ricallen
Ricallen won over this course last start, has won twice from five starts this campaign and has drawn the inside. This is our standout bet on the card. Red Code also won here last start but carries more weight. Allezizzy has won three times at this track and is another danger.
Selections:
- Ricallen
- Red Code
- Allezizzy
- Getty
Race 7 - City & Country Electrical BM50 Handicap (900m)
Selection: Lilii Borea
Lilii Borea has drawn the inside and finished just behind the winner here last start. It has won twice this preparation and should jump straight to the front. Xingxing ran third at this track and has run well in most starts here, so it is the main danger. Polly Hoffa led all the way to win here last start but has gone up in weight.
Selections:
- Lilii Borea
- Xingxing
- Polly Hoffa
- Without
