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Meeting — Fri 23 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Fri, 23 OctMackay (QLD)Change

Race 1 — Sky Racing Hcp 1300m · jumps

Race preview

Welcome to Mackay for the Sky Racing Hcp over the 1300m on a Soft5 track under overcast skies, where punters are lining up to size up this three and four-year-old open handicap set to jump at 2:24 pm AEDT. Looking at how the win market is shaping our yarn, Next Stop Jupiter holds down the shortest quote at the top of the board, closely followed by Fabulean and Anders Kiss sitting right there in the market order, while Missile Baby and The House hover not too far away in early calculations.

Diving into the form lines behind those shorter prices, Next Stop Jupiter comes in highly progressive after winning 3 from 8, having led and held on desperately to win at Rockhampton over 1300m on a quick back-up for trainer Kevin Miller and jockey Aidan Holt. Meanwhile, Fabulean brings a strong rating of 95 into barrier 4 for Jennifer Hatfield and Amie Meissner, coming off a midfield effort where she overhauled them for a strong win at Townsville over 1200m, adding to a handy record that includes a previous win at this exact track and distance.

We can also factor in the speed map and runners further down the order to complete the picture. Snappen is marked as the lone leader from barrier 2, while Next Stop Jupiter likes to race on pace and should look to dictate terms early, and Missile Baby looks for improvement after battling home in a Rockhampton open handicap last time out. It sets up a fascinating tactical battle across the 1300m trip for punters looking to extract some value.

Race notes

  • 3&4Y HCP,3-4yo,Open
  • SOFT5
  • Overcast
  • 8 runners

Shortest win price

Next Stop Jupiter (2)

2.00

Most career wins

Fabulean

4-2-5 from 20 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

  • 6Snappen

Midfield

  • 5Missile Baby

Offpace

  • 7Trickemezi

Onpace

  • 1Fabulean
  • 3Anders Kiss
  • 4The House
  • 8Whip 'N Neighneigh

Leader

  • 2Next Stop Jupiter
No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace
1FabuleanJ: Amie Meissner·T: Jennifer Hatfield460kg3 7 3 3 120: 4-2-5$2.50$1.10

Career

20: 4-2-5

Rating · IRD

95

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Record

  • First-up

    4: 0-1-0

  • Second-up

    3: 0-0-2

  • Third-up

    3: 1-0-1

  • Fourth-up

    3: 2-0-0

  • Track CurrentTrack

    12: 2-2-3

  • Track Townsville

    5: 2-0-1

  • Track Bowen

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1050m

    3: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1100m

    4: 0-1-2

  • Distance 1200m

    10: 3-1-2

  • Going Unknown

    1: 0-1-0

  • Going Good

    14: 4-0-5

  • Going Soft

    5: 0-1-0

Last starts

  1. 1Townsville1200m4 Oct 2026 · BM65 · GOOD4-0.6
  2. 3Bowen1200m15 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD41L
  3. 3Mackay1100m3 Sept 2026 · BM68 · GOOD40.7L
  4. 7Townsville1000m18 Aug 2026 · BM65 · GOOD43L
  5. 3Mackay1100m2 Apr 2026 · 3Y HCP · GOOD41L
  6. 5Gold Coast1200m14 Mar 2026 · 3Y SW · SOFT75.5L
  7. 1Mackay1200m13 Feb 2026 · 3Y-SW · GOOD4-0.9
  8. 3Townsville1000m3 Feb 2026 · 3Y HCP · GOOD41.2L

Comments

AAP

Midfield, overhauled them for a strong win at Townsville. Winner at track and distance. Stays under strong notice for this.

ILB

Landed the spoils when winning by 1/2L last run at Townsville. Jockey Amie Meissner and trainer Jennifer Hatfield deserve serious attention. Producing consistent results since returning from a break. Tough competitor.

RP

A winner over this C&D; narrow winner of a handicap at Townsville 19 days ago; warrants respect.

RSIS

Landed the spoils when winning by 1/2L last start at Townsville. Amie Meissner and Jennifer Hatfield link well together. Performing impressively since returning from a break. Gets a solid chance here.

2Next Stop JupiterJ: Aidan Holt·T: Kevin Miller158.5kg1 1 2 2 18: 3-2-1$2.00$1.06

Career

8: 3-2-1

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Record

  • First-up

    2: 1-0-1

  • Second-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Third-up

    1: 0-1-0

  • Fourth-up

    1: 0-1-0

  • Track CurrentTrack

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Rockhampton

    4: 3-1-0

  • Track Townsville

    2: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1050m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1100m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    3: 0-2-1

  • Going Soft

    2: 1-0-1

  • Going Good

    6: 2-2-0

Last starts

  1. 1Rockhampton1300m17 Oct 2026 · BM55 · SOFT6-0.11
  2. 2Rockhampton1200m2 Oct 2026 · BM55 · GOOD40.21L
  3. 2Bowen1200m15 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD40.74L
  4. 1Rockhampton1100m25 Aug 2026 · 0 - 55 · GOOD3-2.9
  5. 1Rockhampton1050m13 Aug 2026 · MDN · GOOD4-0.3
  6. 1Rockhampton1000m13 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)-3.6
  7. 5Mackay1300m13 Feb 2026 · MDN · GOOD43L
  8. 4Townsville1400m3 Feb 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD41L

Comments

AAP

On a quick back-up. Highly progressive winning 3 from 8. Led, held on desperately to win at Rockhampton 17 Oct. Dialled in and stays under strong notice.

ILB

On a quick turnaround. Brave effort to win narrowly by a short half head last start at Rockhampton and can save some energy from the barrier. Strong chance.

RP

Got home in front by a short head at Rockhampton at the weekend; can make her presence felt.

RSIS

On a quick turnaround. Really dug deep when winning by a short half head last time at Rockhampton and drawn by the rails. Has early pace and positions nicely. Should go well.

3Anders KissJ: Adam Sewell·T: Lachie Manzelmann854kg4 3 2 4 118: 2-4-4$6.00$1.45

Career

18: 2-4-4

Rating · IRD

91

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Record

  • First-up

    2: 0-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Third-up

    1: 0-0-1

  • Fourth-up

    1: 0-1-0

  • Track CurrentTrack

    4: 0-1-1

  • Track Rockhampton

    3: 1-0-1

  • Track Townsville

    2: 0-0-0

  • Distance 850m

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1000m

    3: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1050m

    2: 1-0-0

  • Going Good

    9: 2-1-1

  • Going Soft

    4: 0-1-2

  • Going Unknown

    5: 0-2-1

Last starts

  1. 1Cloncurry1200m9 Oct 2026 · CL1 · GOOD-3.15
  2. 4Ewan1300m26 Sept 2026 · BM656.13L
  3. 2Birdsville1200m5 Sept 2026 · CL2 · GOOD1.4L
  4. 3Birdsville1200m4 Sept 2026 · CL1 · GOOD1.5L
  5. 4Cairns1250m29 Aug 2026 · 3&4Y HCP · GOOD43.1L
  6. 1Rockhampton1050m31 July 2026 · 2Y MDN · GOOD4-0.1
  7. 2Middlemount1200m25 July 2026 · 2UP MDN-SW1.1L
  8. 2Thangool1200m18 July 2026 · 2UP MDN-SW1.4L

Comments

AAP

Ultra impressive when slipped to a 3.2 length victory at Cloncurry. Well placed to run another big race.

ILB

Thrashed the field when winning by a margin of just over 3L last run at Cloncurry. Putting up notable efforts since returning from a spell. Can win this.

RP

Successful by just over 3l at Cloncurry over 6f (handicap) two weeks ago; despite that Cloncurry success, only limited appeal.

RSIS

Was a comprehensive winner by over 3L last run at Cloncurry. Exhibiting good form of late. Capable type.

4The HouseJ: Raul Silvera Olivera·T: Kevin Miller754kg3 1 62: 1-0-0$26.00$3.60

Career

2: 1-0-0

Rating · IRD

88

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Record

  • First-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Mackay

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track CurrentTrack

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Bowen

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1000m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1100m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Going Good

    2: 1-0-0

Last starts

  1. 6Bowen1000m15 Sept 2026 · 3Y HCP · GOOD47.16L
  2. 1Mackay1100m20 Aug 2026 · 3Y MDN · GOOD4-1.3
  3. 3Rockhampton1000m14 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)1.2L

Comments

AAP

Fresh. Unable to make an impression at Bowen at second outing. Awkwardly drawn. Others carry more punch.

ILB

Jumped at $8.50 and only fair when 6th last time at Bowen but gets a reduction in weight. Strong prospects in this race.

RP

Has won here; last of six over 5f at Bowen (handicap) five weeks ago, behind Missile Baby; in first-time blinkers; winner two starts ago and should prove competitive.

RSIS

Started 15/2 and ordinary performance when 6th last start at Bowen but will benefit with the weight drop. One of the value chances in this race.

5Missile BabyJ: Nikki Olzard·T: Kevin Miller654kg1 1 9 3 44: 1-0-1$11.00$2.35

Career

4: 1-0-1

Rating · IRD

80

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Record

  • First-up

    2: 1-0-1

  • Second-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Rockhampton

    3: 1-0-0

  • Track Bowen

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1200m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1000m

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1050m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    2: 0-0-1

  • Going Soft

    2: 1-0-0

Last starts

  1. 4Rockhampton1050m2 Oct 2026 · 3Y HCP · GOOD42.36L
  2. 3Bowen1000m15 Sept 2026 · 3Y HCP · GOOD42.51L
  3. 9Rockhampton1200m12 Apr 2026 · 2yo · SOFT69.4L
  4. 1Rockhampton1100m24 Mar 2026 · 2Y HCP · SOFT5-0.2
  5. 1Rockhampton1000m16 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)-2.4
  6. 3Rockhampton1000m20 Oct 2025 · Barrier Trial1.4L

Comments

AAP

Unhurried early and only battled home 3yo Open Hcp at Rockhampton second-up. Sharper now, capable of making an impact.

ILB

Started at $41.00 and moved ahead of some to finish 4th last run at Rockhampton. Nikki Olzard and Kevin Miller must be respected together. Couldn't have in this.

RP

Creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten 2½l over 5f at Rockhampton (handicap) 21 days ago.

RSIS

Started 40/1 and pushed past some when 4th last start at Rockhampton. Jockey Nikki Olzard and trainer Kevin Miller have a solid working relationship.

6SnappenJ: Anthony Allen·T: Lachie Manzelmann254kg4 8 6 5 14: 1-0-0$51.00$4.60

Career

4: 1-0-0

Rating · IRD

76

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Record

  • First-up

    2: 0-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Mackay

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track CurrentTrack

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Rockhampton

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 800m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1000m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1050m

    2: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Unknown

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    2: 1-0-0

Last starts

  1. 1Cloncurry1000m9 Oct 2026 · 2UP MDN-SW · GOOD-1.4
  2. 5Twin Hills800m25 Sept 2026 · 3yo+57.93L
  3. 6Rockhampton1050m18 Dec 2025 · 2Y MDN-SW · SOFT526.2L
  4. 8Mackay1050m21 Nov 2025 · 2Y HCP · GOOD422L
  5. 4Mackay1050m11 Nov 2025 · Barrier Trial18.7L
  6. 4Mackay1050m15 Oct 2025 · Barrier Trial22.5L

Comments

AAP

Led, responded strongly to score in small field at Cloncurry second-up. This will test.

ILB

Showed promise when winning by 1 1/2L last time at Cloncurry and has a good draw. Likely to get back. Demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Rough chance today.

RP

Registered first success at the fourth time of asking at Cloncurry two weeks ago in a maiden; easy to see him making an impression.

RSIS

Got the cash when winning by 1 1/2L last run at Cloncurry and can find a nice position from the draw. Likely to get back. Getting better in recent performances.

7TrickemeziJ: Chris Mc Iver·T: Joshua Manzelmann354kg7 4 12 8 99: 0-0-0$81.00$6.00

Career

9: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

70

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Record

  • First-up

    2: 0-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Wodonga

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Echuca

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Kilmore

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1400m

    2: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1590m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    4: 0-0-0

  • Going Heavy

    4: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    1: 0-0-0

Last starts

  1. 9Townsville1609m18 Oct 2026 · 0 - 55 · GOOD420.32L
  2. 8Townsville1200m4 Oct 2026 · MDN · GOOD43.02L
  3. 12Wodonga2050m27 June 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY846.1L
  4. 4Wangaratta2000m14 June 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY108.8L
  5. 7Kilmore2007m1 June 2026 · MDN SW · HEAVY93.5L
  6. 8Seymour2040m21 May 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · SOFT65.4L
  7. 4Wangaratta1590m3 May 2026 · 2yo+ · HEAVY84L
  8. 7Echuca1400m16 Apr 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD312.1L

Comments

AAP

Backing up quickly. Third run now in new stable/region. Failed to threaten at Townsville when second-up. Hard to warm to here.

ILB

On a short turnaround. Started at $12.00 and below standard effort when 9th last run at Townsville and coming back in distance. Pass at this stage.

RP

Beaten a long way (Townsville) on Sunday upped to 1m; yet to open his account after nine starts and shown only moderate recent form; this looks a decent race so others appeal more.

RSIS

On a short back up. Started 11/1 and average at best when 9th last start at Townsville and coming back in distance.

8Whip 'N NeighneighJ: Natalea Summers·T: Darryl Johnston554kg6 7 5 7 39: 0-0-1$26.00$3.60

Career

9: 0-0-1

Rating · IRD

76

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Record

  • First-up

    2: 0-0-0

  • Second-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Third-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    1: 0-0-1

  • Track Mackay

    4: 0-0-0

  • Track CurrentTrack

    4: 0-0-0

  • Track Rockhampton

    2: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1000m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1100m

    3: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    5: 0-0-1

  • Going Good

    5: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    4: 0-0-1

Last starts

  1. 3Rockhampton1200m17 Oct 2026 · MDN · SOFT62.98L
  2. 7Kilcoy1200m6 Oct 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD46.69L
  3. 5Sunshine Coast1200m25 Sept 2026 · F&M MDN · SOFT65.37L
  4. 7Sunshine Coast1000m6 Sept 2026 · MDN · GOOD43.23L
  5. 6Doomben1000m25 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)2.7L
  6. 4Mackay1200m1 May 2026 · 2Y HCP · GOOD44.99L
  7. 5Rockhampton1200m24 Apr 2026 · 2Y MDN · SOFT52.98L
  8. 5Mackay1100m17 Apr 2026 · 2Y HCP · GOOD43.88L

Comments

AAP

On a short back-up. Kept grinding away for the minors at Rockhampton for new stable. This looks more demanding.

ILB

Racing on a quick back up. Good effort to run 3rd last start at Rockhampton. Very slim hope.

RP

Creditable third, beaten 3l, of six over 6f at Rockhampton (handicap) at the weekend on debut for this trainer; has raised her game the last twice but still winless and defeats stacking up (nine on the bounce).

RSIS

On a quick back up. Good run when finishing 3rd last run at Rockhampton.

Odds correct as at . Odds can change.

Past meetings

  • Sat 12 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 6 races
  • Thu 3 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races