Longreach
QLD • 2026-04-13
Good
Rail: True
Updated: 05:25 AEST
Hurricane Thunder
Best Bet
Track Insights — Longreach
Track Play: Track characteristics vary based on rail position and recent maintenance. Recent winners show the current pattern - horses that can adapt to prevailing conditions have the advantage.
Top Jockeys Here:
- Darren Evans: 2W from 3 (66.7% win, 66.7% place)
- S Galvin: 2W from 5 (40.0% win, 40.0% place)
- M Heagney: 1W from 3 (33.3% win, 66.7% place)
- Bailie Baker: 1W from 3 (33.3% win, 33.3% place)
- P Hamblin: 1W from 3 (33.3% win, 66.7% place)
Barriers: Middle barriers (4-8) provide the best tactical options, allowing flexibility to settle forward or back depending on pace. Inside barriers excel in smaller fields, while wide draws suit horses with natural speed.
Pace: Sprint races (1000-1200m) favor leaders and on-pace runners. Middle distance (1200-1600m) suits versatile runners who can position midfield. Staying races (1600m+) reward horses with sustained stamina who can finish strongly over the final 400m.
R1 • 1000m • Benchmark 60;12:00
PASS
Benchmark 60; • Prize: $15000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Curry Legend Violet Soulsby |
2 |
31% |
N/A |
BEST |
| 2 |
Bourbon Lane John Rudd |
1 |
25% |
N/A |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Highground Chris Bryen |
3 |
25% |
N/A |
|
| 4 |
Vonk Maddie Mankelow |
4 |
26% |
N/A |
|
- Missed last but has won 1 of past 5 (incl. Cloncurry).
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Has tried 1000m without placing — distance may not suit.
No edge detected — race passed.
EVEN PACE
True run race - genuine test
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Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
#3
1
Highground (3) J: Chris Bryen
proven at distance, flying form, quality stable
25%
2
Schmoozer (7) J: Robert Faehr
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
23%
3
Rebelious Red (6) J: Amie Meissner
proven at distance, in good form, quality stable
22%
#4
4
Vonk (4) J: Maddie Mankelow
proven at distance, flying form, top jockey, quality stable
26%
#2
5
Bourbon Lane (1) J: John Rudd
solid track record, proven at distance
25%
#1
6
Curry Legend (2) J: Violet Soulsby
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
31%
7
Chief Mondo (5) J: Michael Heagney
proven at distance
24%
R2 • 1200m • Class 3;12:00
PASS
Class 3; • Prize: $15000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
All Too Lucky Maddie Mankelow |
1 |
31% |
N/A |
BEST |
| 2 |
Tapa Kick Michael Heagney |
4 |
29% |
N/A |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Outback Bandit Amie Meissner |
5 |
30% |
N/A |
|
| 4 |
Manic Light Violet Soulsby |
9 |
26% |
N/A |
|
- Finished 4th last start, 1.1L off the winner.
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Has tried 1200m without placing — distance may not suit.
- Sectional times below field average — may struggle in a tight finish.
No edge detected — race passed.
SLOW PACE
No pressure - leader advantaged
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Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
8
Salt Lake Betty
Barrier 6
MIDFIELD
—
1
Lasting Promise
Barrier 8
MIDFIELD
—
7
Inquisitive Legend
Barrier 3
BACKMARKER
▼
5
Sweetpea Moochi
Barrier 2
BACKMARKER
▼
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
1
Lasting Promise (8) J: Todd Banks
solid track record, proven at distance
20%
#4
2
Manic Light (9) J: Violet Soulsby
proven at distance, flying form, top jockey, quality stable
26%
#3
3
Outback Bandit (5) J: Amie Meissner
proven at distance, in good form, quality stable
30%
#2
4
Tapa Kick (4) J: Michael Heagney
proven at distance, quality stable
29%
5
Sweetpea Moochi (2) J: Matthew Gray
proven at distance
20%
#1
6
All Too Lucky (1) J: Maddie Mankelow
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form, top jockey
31%
7
Inquisitive Legend (3) J: Steven Galvin
solid track record, flying form, top jockey
22%
8
Salt Lake Betty (6) J: John Rudd
proven at distance, in good form
26%
9
Silent Angel (7) J: Gabrielle Semmens
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey
22%
R3 • 1200m • Open;12:00
Med
Value Bet
Open; • Prize: $15000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Hurricane Thunder Maddie Mankelow |
2 |
40% |
N/A |
BEST |
| 2 |
Magical Slipper Violet Soulsby |
4 |
33% |
N/A |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Heyington Station Gabrielle Semmens |
3 |
26% |
N/A |
|
| 4 |
Mistrey Emperor Samantha Pointon |
5 |
23% |
N/A |
|
- Finished 4th last start, 4.0L off winner.
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Has tried 1200m without placing — distance may not suit.
- Sectional times below field average — may struggle in a tight finish.
WIN#7 Hurricane Thunder1% of bank
LONE SPEED
Single leader - soft pace likely
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Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
1
Testator Silens
Barrier 8
LEADER
▲▲
6
Heyington Station
Barrier 3
MIDFIELD
—
3
Mistrey Emperor
Barrier 5
MIDFIELD
—
8
Little Cointreau
Barrier 1
MIDFIELD
—
7
Hurricane Thunder
Barrier 2
BACKMARKER
▼
4
Magical Slipper
Barrier 4
BACKMARKER
▼
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
1
Testator Silens (8) J: Matthew Gray
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form, class edge
22%
2
Echo Point (6) J: Amie Meissner
solid track record, proven at distance, quality stable
19%
#4
3
Mistrey Emperor (5) J: Samantha Pointon
proven at distance, flying form, top jockey, quality stable
23%
#2
4
Magical Slipper (4) J: Violet Soulsby
proven at distance, flying form, top jockey, quality stable
33%
5
Ocean Emperor (9) J: Todd Banks
proven at distance, in good form
20%
#3
6
Heyington Station (3) J: Gabrielle Semmens
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form, class edge
26%
#1
7
Hurricane Thunder (2) J: Maddie Mankelow
solid track record, proven at distance, flying form, top jockey
40%
8
Little Cointreau (1) J: Michael Heagney
in good form
20%
9
Cold One (7) J: Steven Galvin
proven at distance, proven at level, top jockey
19%
Exotics
Quinella: Hurricane Thunder, Magical Slipper
Exacta: Hurricane Thunder / Magical Slipper, Heyington Station
Trifecta: Box: Hurricane Thunder, Magical Slipper, Heyington Station, Mistrey Emperor
First 4: Box: Hurricane Thunder, Magical Slipper, Heyington Station, Mistrey Emperor, Ocean Emperor
R4 • 1100m • Maiden;12:00
PASS
Maiden; • Prize: $27000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Cliodhna Maeve Violet Soulsby |
1 |
31% |
$$2.70 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Ricallen Violet Soulsby |
14 |
25% |
$$5.80 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Who Asked Zou Jaimee Lee Devine |
8 |
26% |
N/A |
|
| 4 |
Day To Remember Michael Heagney |
2 |
29% |
N/A |
|
- Finished 4th last start, 7.8L off winner.
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Sectional times below field average — may struggle in a tight finish.
No edge detected — race passed.
HOT PACE
Multiple early speed - closers advantaged
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Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
16
Simply Smashing
Barrier 5
PRESSER
—
1
Day To Remember
Barrier 2
MIDFIELD
▲
2
Mishani Outlaw
Barrier 16
BACKMARKER
▲▲
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
#4
1
Day To Remember (2) J: Michael Heagney
solid track record, suited to trip, in good form, quality stable
29%
2
Mishani Outlaw (16) J: Todd Banks
solid track record, in good form
23%
3
Take A Break (11) J: Steven Galvin
top jockey
20%
4
Zoustrong (6) J: Maddie Mankelow
top jockey, quality stable
25%
5
Miss The Music (4) J: Robert Faehr
top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
24%
6
Tribesman (17) J: Samantha Pointon
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
24%
#3
7
Who Asked Zou (8) J: Jaimee Lee Devine
proven at distance, quality stable
26%
#1
8
Cliodhna Maeve (1) J: Violet Soulsby
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
31%
9
Fortunas Girl (12) J: Matthew Gray
in good form, quality stable
17%
10
Pitleco Lass (13) J: John Rudd
in good form
18%
11
Saint Anns (15) J: Gabrielle Semmens
in good form, top jockey
23%
12
Ask Me Harry (7) J: Amie Meissner
in good form
23%
13
Bella Russian (10) J: Emma Bell
looking for others
19%
#2
14
Ricallen (14) J: Violet Soulsby
in good form, top jockey, quality stable
25%
15
Circus Maximus (3) J:
place chance
23%
16
Simply Smashing (5) J:
inconsistent
19%
17
Powerwise (9) J: Jaimee Lee Devine
quality stable, inconsistent
22%
R5 • 1200m • Benchmark 50;12:00
PASS
Benchmark 50; • Prize: $15000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Valiant Joan Jaimee Lee Devine |
3 |
33% |
N/A |
BEST |
| 2 |
Cup Of Ambition Matthew Gray |
4 |
30% |
N/A |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Saltclay Steven Galvin |
9 |
29% |
N/A |
|
| 4 |
Nassau County Samantha Pointon |
8 |
26% |
N/A |
|
- Placed 3rd of 7 last start (1.7L).
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Has tried 1200m without placing — distance may not suit.
- Sectional times below field average — may struggle in a tight finish.
No edge detected — race passed.
EVEN PACE
True run race - genuine test
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Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
4
Cup Of Ambition
Barrier 4
BACKMARKER
—
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
#4
1
Nassau County (8) J: Samantha Pointon
proven at distance, top jockey
26%
2
Calyx Rose (1) J: Amie Meissner
looking for others
18%
3
French Empire (2) J: Robert Faehr
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
26%
#2
4
Cup Of Ambition (4) J: Matthew Gray
proven at distance, flying form, quality stable
30%
5
Freddie Eddie (11) J: Michael Heagney
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form
23%
6
Trapeze Flyer (7) J: Gabrielle Semmens
proven at distance, top jockey
23%
7
Holy Holy Holy (6) J: Violet Soulsby
flying form, top jockey, quality stable, inconsistent
13%
#3
8
Saltclay (9) J: Steven Galvin
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form, top jockey
29%
9
Wolf Point (10) J: Todd Banks
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form
26%
#1
10
Valiant Joan (3) J: Jaimee Lee Devine
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form
33%
11
Intoxication (5) J: Maddie Mankelow
suited to trip, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
23%
R6 • 1000m • Class 1;12:00
PASS
Class 1; • Prize: $15000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Pocket Picker Maddie Mankelow |
6 |
30% |
N/A |
BEST |
| 2 |
Worksmeup Emma Bell |
8 |
30% |
N/A |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Scarlet Haze Gabrielle Semmens |
9 |
27% |
N/A |
|
| 4 |
Tell Us Toll Violet Soulsby |
12 |
24% |
N/A |
|
- Placed 3rd of 6 last start (1.2L).
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Has tried 1000m without placing — distance may not suit.
- Sectional times below field average — may struggle in a tight finish.
No edge detected — race passed.
HOT PACE
Multiple early speed - closers advantaged
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Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
11
I'm Opinionated
Barrier 11
PRESSER
—
4
You Kay Squeeze
Barrier 1
PRESSER
—
14
Consorting One
Barrier 13
MIDFIELD
▲
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
1
Boomroux (3) J: Todd Banks
proven at distance, quality stable
25%
2
Quarry Man (2) J: Amie Meissner
proven at distance, flying form
26%
#4
3
Tell Us Toll (12) J: Violet Soulsby
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
24%
4
You Kay Squeeze (1) J: John Rudd
solid track record
21%
5
Gunboat (5) J: Jaimee Lee Devine
in good form, quality stable
23%
#1
6
Pocket Picker (6) J: Maddie Mankelow
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
30%
7
Imminent Boom (4) J: Matthew Gray
proven at distance, flying form
27%
#2
8
Worksmeup (8) J: Emma Bell
solid track record, proven at distance, flying form
30%
#3
9
Scarlet Haze (9) J: Gabrielle Semmens
proven at distance, flying form, top jockey, quality stable
27%
10
Threefold (7) J: Robert Faehr
suited to trip, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
25%
11
I'm Opinionated (11) J: Samantha Pointon
proven at distance, in good form, top jockey, quality stable
27%
12
Saltclay (13) J:
solid track record, in good form
21%
13
Brisket (10) J:
proven at distance, in good form
20%
14
Consorting One (13) J: Michael Heagney
proven at distance
19%
R7 • 1400m • Benchmark 55;12:00
PASS
Benchmark 55; • Prize: $15000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Ferghana Maddie Mankelow |
6 |
31% |
N/A |
BEST |
| 2 |
Want To Be Proud Emma Bell |
2 |
33% |
N/A |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Ya Love Her Robert Faehr |
5 |
29% |
N/A |
|
| 4 |
Final Mission Michael Heagney |
11 |
25% |
N/A |
|
- Won last start by 0.4L at Barcaldine over 1300m.
- Significant class drop — has been competing against stronger opposition.
- Has tried 1400m without placing — distance may not suit.
- Sectional times below field average — may struggle in a tight finish.
No edge detected — race passed.
HOT PACE
Multiple early speed - closers advantaged
START ←
→ FINISH 🏁
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Midfield
Pressers
Leaders
Running Style Breakdown
4
Parisienne Piper
Barrier 10
LEADER
▼
12
Invader's Girl
Barrier 12
PRESSER
—
9
Want To Be Proud
Barrier 2
MIDFIELD
▲
11
Flop Turn River
Barrier 4
MIDFIELD
▲
▲▲ Strong advantage
▲ Slight advantage
— Neutral
▼ Disadvantaged
Full Field Analysis
#1
1
Ferghana (6) J: Maddie Mankelow
proven at distance, flying form, top jockey, quality stable
31%
2
Capital Boss (3) J: Matthew Gray
looking for others
18%
3
Final Comment (12) J: Jaimee Lee Devine
proven at distance, in good form, quality stable
26%
4
Parisienne Piper (10) J: Amie Meissner
proven at distance, in good form, quality stable
22%
5
Call Out (9) J: John Rudd
suited to trip, in good form
21%
6
Dirty Merchant (1) J: Steven Galvin
proven at distance, top jockey, inconsistent
22%
7
So Outrageous (8) J: Gabrielle Semmens
proven at distance, top jockey, quality stable
27%
#3
8
Ya Love Her (5) J: Robert Faehr
top jockey, quality stable
29%
#2
9
Want To Be Proud (2) J: Emma Bell
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form
33%
#4
10
Final Mission (11) J: Michael Heagney
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form
25%
11
Flop Turn River (4) J: Todd Banks
solid track record
21%
12
Invader's Girl (12) J:
proven at distance, in good form
23%
13
Busterkick (7) J:
in good form, quality stable
22%
Betting Summary
Selective staking — bet only when confident
R3:
#7 Hurricane Thunder (Barrier 2)
1% of bank
Total Stake: 1.0%
Approach: Only bet with ≥1% stake confidence. STAY OUT races excluded — sometimes the best bet is no bet.
Understanding The System
Race Classifications
- Top Pick: High-confidence, strong form
- Strong Bet: Good edge identified
- Exotics Only: Include in exotic bets
- Pass Race: Insufficient edge
Staking Guide
- 5%: Max confidence standout
- 3–4%: High confidence
- 2%: Good confidence
- 1%: Moderate / each-way value
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