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Today, January 23, 2026Flat6fSoft

Verdict

Hard to fault the recent form of BUFFET BUSTER (5) with a string of top three finishes, including a win two back. Rider has a great record while aboard and placed only try course and distance. Expected to run well. KING'S HALO (1) was going well, including a near miss here two back then was safely held here in open class latest. Course and distance winner back in grade and worth another try. NIPPA'S NIGHTCAP (3) is another in great form. Just missed two back then scored last time. Tricky gate but expected to give a sight. PRINCE AKEEM (8) is overdue for a win and rarely misses the frame here with a win and five minors from nine tries. Back in grade and among the main chances. TRAPEZE PLEASURE (7) motored home strongly and wasn't far away last time. Looks hard to hold out late.

5. Buffet Buster
1. Kings Halo
3. Nippas Nightcap

Win Only

5. 5. Buffet Buster
J: AMANDA THOMSONT: ALWYN BAILEY
F: 22312
Price History:
3.75
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Racing well recently. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 11 at this track Bm62 on January 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Keep On Running carrying 60kg at $11. Before that won by 0.6 len at Mareeba 0 - 60 December 26 over 1210m in soft going defeating Grovers Prediction carrying 61kg at $2.40. Speedy galloper who will take catching on recent form.
3. 3. Nippas Nightcap
J: LACEY MORRISONT: SHARLEE HOFFMAN
F: 21721
Price History:
4.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at Cairns Bm65 December 20 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Yamabushi carrying 58.5kg at $3. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Cairns Bm60 on November 25 over 1900m, nose behind Al Ras Blues with 60.5kg at $2.70. In great recent form and looks a great chance to win again.
8. 8. Prince Akeem
J: IVO FRYT: GRAHAM HUGHES
F: 44333
Price History:
4.33
Age:
8
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track Bm70 on January 16 over 1609m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Joe's Giggle with 55.5kg at $7.50. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track Bm70 on January 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Burraneer Buoy with 55.5kg at $5. Overdue for a win and rarely misses the frame here.
1. 1. Kings Halo
J: FIONA SANDKUHLT: STEPHEN MASSINGHAM
F: 21429
Price History:
5.50
Age:
6
Weight:
2-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Most recently second last of 10 at this track Hcp on January 16 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Northern Pride carrying 55kg at $13. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Bm70 on January 6 over 1400m, slow going head behind Burraneer Buoy with 61kg at $6. Course and distance winner back in class and can do much better.
12. 12. Store Beach
J: ASHVIN GOINDASAMYT: LESLIE GORDY
F: 268x5
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 14 at this track 0 - 55 on January 6 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Dalt Jaz carrying 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track Bm60 on June 29 over 1400m, head behind Going Nuclear carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Looking to others for the winner.
7. 7. Trapeze Pleasure
J: MICHAEL MCDONALDT: SHRYN GABRIEL-ROYES
F: x6476
Price History:
17.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Last start 6th of 13 at this track Cl3 on January 16 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Russian Summer with 59.5kg at $61. The race before that second last of 8 at this track Bm70 on January 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Burraneer Buoy with 57kg at $31. Encouraging signs last time and looks hard to hold out late.
4. 4. Brasco
J: AIDAN HOLTT: LACHIE MANZELMANN
F: 45895
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track Cl4 on December 28 over 1609m, slow going 5.5 len behind Garinion Righ carrying 58kg at $17. Before that 9th of 14 at this track Cl4 on December 13 over 1300m, 5 len behind Keep On Running carrying 60kg at $5.50. Prefer in something easier.
9. 9. Room For Squares
J: GRAHAM KLIESET: JASON BABAROVICH
F: 11440
Price History:
21.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at this track Bm62 on January 16 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Keep On Running with 60.5kg at $41. The run before that second last in a small field at Innisfail Hcp on December 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Excite Choo with 57kg at $2.30. Looks tested on latest effort.
10. 10. Flashbang
J: WANDERSON D'AVILAT: DARBY AMOS
F: 99960
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Most recently ran last of 13 at this track Cl3 on January 16 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Russian Summer carrying 58kg at $20. The start before that second last of 7 at Cairns Bm65 on December 4 over 1250m, slow going 9 len behind King's Halo carrying 57.5kg at $10. Has had plenty of chances and needs to do more.
11. 11. Chaparral Chase
J: FREDERICK LARSONT: JOSHUA MANZELMANN
F: 41689
Price History:
31.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track Bm62 on January 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Keep On Running carrying 57.5kg at $31. Before that 8th of 11 at Mackay Cl3-Sw on December 6 over 1560m, 7 len behind Southaven carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. Prepared to overlook.
2. 2. Reformist
J: SHANE MCGOVERNT: KIM MCGOVERN
F: 40717
Price History:
51.00
Age:
9
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at Cairns Hcp on December 20 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Tycoon Beau with 55kg at $31. Before that won by 1.0 len at Julia Creek Hcp November 15 over 1350m defeating Hurricane Thunder with 56kg at $14. Looking to others.

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