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Meeting — Mon 9 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Mon, 9 NovMt Isa (QLD)Change

Race 4 — Sportsbet Hcp 1100m · jumps

Race preview

Welcome to Mount Isa for race four, the Sportsbet Hcp over 1100m on a good track under fine weather, jumping at 1:50 pm AEDT. Looking at the win market order, Surfers Royale sits at the top of the betting line, closely followed by Soopat, Demitasse, Pennypacker, Napoleon Strike, and Media Empire rounding them out.

Surfers Royale comes in with a solid rating of 100, backed by a recent second over 1200m here at Mount Isa where it put in a sound performance in a small field. Soopat is right there in the market and brings an impressive career record of 49 starts for 13 wins, though it was freshened after failing to threaten at Emerald last time out when second-up. Demitasse holds a rating of 91 and grabbed a minor placing here over 1200m last start, holding on for second after feeling the pinch late.

The speed map points to a busy early go with a stack of runners marked on-pace including Soopat, Napoleon Strike, Media Empire, and Surfers Royale, while Demitasse maps as the lone leader and Pennypacker gets back as the backmarker. Pennypacker ran on well from the back last start at Townsville and could be one to watch late if the speedsters up front cut each other's throats. The numbers say this open handicap should be a cracking contest, and Surfers Royale rates a real chance to dictate terms.

Race notes

  • HCP,Open
  • GOOD
  • Fine
  • 6 runners

Shortest win price

Surfers Royale (7)

1.85

Most career wins

Soopat

13-13-8 from 49 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

  • 8Pennypacker

Onpace

  • 1Soopat
  • 2Napoleon Strike
  • 7Surfers Royale
  • 3Media Empire

Leader

  • 6Demitasse

  • Soopat · Positive

    Hot J/T Combo

    Combo are out performing market expectations by 62%

  • Napoleon Strike · Negative

    Trainer Recent

    Camp struggling with S/R just 12%

  • Media Empire · Negative

    Current SR

    Rider’s recent POT is returning 6% lower than Career Avg.

  • Demitasse · Negative

    Trainer SR

    Tanya Parry striking at just 12%

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace
1SoopatJ: Amie Meissner·T: Bevan Johnson563kg1 1 9 1 1149: 13-13-8$7.00$2.70

Career

49: 13-13-8

Rating · IRD

87

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed50%

Record

  • First-up

    6: 3-0-1

  • Second-up

    5: 1-2-0

  • Third-up

    2: 1-0-1

  • Fourth-up

    2: 1-0-1

  • Track Mount Isa

    12: 4-4-4

  • Track Richmond

    1: 0-1-0

  • Track Talmoi

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1000m

    30: 7-9-4

  • Distance 1050m

    2: 1-1-0

  • Distance 1100m

    7: 2-1-1

  • Going Good

    33: 8-9-6

  • Going Soft

    7: 1-1-1

  • Going Unknown

    9: 4-3-1

Last starts

  1. 11Emerald1000m10 Oct 2026 · HCP · SOFT58.29L
  2. 1Gladstone1000m19 Sept 2026 · Open-0.37
  3. 9Alpha1000m27 June 2026 · HCP5.4L
  4. 1Moranbah1000m6 June 2026 · HCP-0.2
  5. 1Barcaldine1000m19 May 2026 · HCP · SOFT5-1.4
  6. 3Mount Isa1000m25 Apr 2026 · Open7.2L
  7. 2Blackall1050m18 Apr 2026 · HCP0.5L
  8. 1Moranbah1000m28 Mar 2026 · HCP-1.1

Insights

  • Hot J/T Combo

    Positive

    Combo are out performing market expectations by 62%

  • Gave ground LS

    Negative

    Faded towards the finish last time out

  • Track Exp

    Positive

    Knows this track well

  • Form 3rd Up

    Positive

    Has won 1 from 2 when third up

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Freshened. Failed to threaten at Emerald when second-up.

ILB

Average performance when 11th last run at Emerald. Should muster plenty of early speed. Jockey Amie Meissner usually performs well for this stable. Has a credible chance.

RP

Last of 11 over 5f at Emerald (handicap) four weeks ago; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; stable going well a plus; must be high on list.

RSIS

Underperformed when 11th last time at Emerald. Amie Meissner and Bevan Johnson deserve serious consideration as a team. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Looks good for a place at least.

2Napoleon StrikeJ: Mitch Goring·T: Tanya Parry459kg4 2 3 3 642: 11-7-8$7.50$2.80

Career

42: 11-7-8

Rating · IRD

84

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer40%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed40%

Record

  • First-up

    2: 0-1-0

  • Second-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Third-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Fourth-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Innisfail

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Cloncurry

    1: 0-1-0

  • Track Mareeba

    3: 2-1-0

  • Distance 1360m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1000m

    7: 0-1-4

  • Distance 1210m

    2: 2-0-0

  • Going Unknown

    22: 7-3-5

  • Going Good

    14: 3-3-3

  • Going Soft

    6: 1-1-0

Last starts

  1. 6Mount Isa1200m20 Oct 2026 · HCP · GOOD18.97L
  2. 3Mount Isa1000m26 Sept 2026 · HCP1.51L
  3. 3Townsville1000m8 Sept 2026 · HCP · GOOD41.3L
  4. 2Mount Isa1000m22 Aug 2026 · HCP0.8L
  5. 4Mount Isa1200m6 Aug 2026 · HCP · GOOD6.3L
  6. 5Julia Creek1100m25 July 2026 · HCP8.4L
  7. 3Stamford1200m4 July 2026 · HCP2.3L
  8. 2Mount Isa1200m27 June 2026 · Open1.7L

Insights

  • Trainer Recent

    Negative

    Camp struggling with S/R just 12%

  • Rider

    Negative

    Negative rider change today

  • Trainer Recent

    Negative

    Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 35%

  • Trainer ROI

    Negative

    Trainers runners currently losing 51% Profit on Turnover

  • Well beaten LS

    Negative

    Not competitive last run

  • Track Exp

    Positive

    Knows this track well

Comments

AAP

Unable to threaten in the small field this venue.

ILB

Odds of $12.00 and folded up in the straight when 6th last run around here but strong performer at the distance. Shows good early pace. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.

RP

Finished last of six over 6f here (handicap) when behind three of these last month; unbeaten over this C&D after two runs; a good third two starts back and has a chance.

RSIS

Started at 11/1 and lost ground in the run home when 6th last start here but proven performer at this trip. Should be going forward early. Producing consistent results recently. Worth a lot of thought in this race.

3Media EmpireJ: David Sparks·T: Ms S Royes357kg2 2 3 7 482: 10-15-16$21.00$4.60

Career

82: 10-15-16

Rating · IRD

70

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating20%
  • Closing Speed50%

Record

  • First-up

    8: 1-1-1

  • Second-up

    7: 2-0-0

  • Third-up

    7: 1-1-0

  • Fourth-up

    7: 0-1-3

  • Track Doomben

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Yeppoon

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Benalla

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    27: 4-5-4

  • Distance 1300m

    13: 1-3-1

  • Distance 1400m

    2: 0-1-0

  • Going Soft

    25: 3-3-7

  • Going Synthetic

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Unknown

    8: 0-3-4

Last starts

  1. 4Richmond1400m24 Oct 2026 · HCP · GOOD6.04L
  2. 7Townsville1200m18 Oct 2026 · HCP · GOOD44.54L
  3. 3Twin Hills1100m25 Sept 2026 · HCP3.16L
  4. 2Cloncurry1200m12 Sept 2026 · HCP3.6L
  5. 2Richmond1400m15 Aug 2026 · HCP5.1L
  6. 3Mount Isa1200m6 Aug 2026 · HCP · GOOD4.7L
  7. 3Julia Creek1100m25 July 2026 · HCP1.9L
  8. 6Mount Isa1000m13 July 2026 · HCP · GOOD5.7L

Insights

  • Current SR

    Negative

    Rider’s recent POT is returning 6% lower than Career Avg.

  • Jockey Booking

    Negative

    Less suitable jockey engaged

  • Cold J/T Combo

    Negative

    Combo are losing -37% POT in their L100 Races

  • Maps Poorly

    Negative

    Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 13%

  • Gave ground LS

    Negative

    Faded towards the finish last time out

  • Back in Dist

    Negative

    Dropping back to a less suitable distance range

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

  • Winless Prep

    Negative

    Expect the drought to continue

Comments

AAP

Unable to make an impression at Richmond over longer assignment. Drops to shorter trip.

ILB

Odds of $15.00 and not competitive when 4th last time at Richmond and will be facing a significant drop in distance. Up against a more competitive field. Seems very unlikely.

RP

Not disgraced when fourth at Richmond over 7f (handicap) 16 days ago; a few rivals look in good form so others appeal more.

RSIS

Started at 14/1 and average effort when 4th last start at Richmond and down in distance. Facing stiffer opposition. Will benefit with the weight drop.

4ZephirineScratched1––––

Rating · IRD

20

Comments

AAP

Just got there in the Open Plate this venue.

ILB

Bold effort to win by 3/4L last time here and drawn the rails. Been in the placegetters each start this campaign.

RSIS

Showed promise when winning by 3/4L last run around here and drawn well. Been in the money 13 from 13 attempts recently.

5Last Ditch EffortScratched3––––

Career

49: 8-6-12

Rating · IRD

75

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer40%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed50%

Record

  • First-up

    6: 1-2-1

  • Second-up

    5: 1-2-1

  • Third-up

    5: 1-0-3

  • Fourth-up

    4: 2-0-0

  • Track Hawkesbury

    2: 0-0-2

  • Track Rockhampton

    6: 0-1-0

  • Track Ewan

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 900m

    2: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1000m

    14: 5-0-3

  • Distance 1065m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Going Unknown

    15: 2-1-7

  • Going Good

    24: 6-4-4

  • Going Heavy

    2: 0-0-0

Last starts

  1. 3Mount Isa1200m31 Oct 2026 · Open · GOOD2.97L
  2. 4Mount Isa1200m20 Oct 2026 · HCP · GOOD4.55L
  3. 4Mount Isa1000m26 Sept 2026 · HCP2.49L
  4. 7Townsville1000m8 Sept 2026 · HCP · GOOD43.8L
  5. 1Mount Isa1000m22 Aug 2026 · HCP-0.8
  6. 2Mount Isa1200m6 Aug 2026 · HCP · GOOD0.6L
  7. 4Julia Creek1100m25 July 2026 · HCP7.9L
  8. 4Mount Isa1000m13 July 2026 · HCP · GOOD2L

Insights

  • Dist S/R

    Negative

    Poor performer at the distance

  • Weight Drop

    Positive

    Drops 4.5kg from LS run

Comments

AAP

Gave good sight filling the minors this track.

ILB

Competitive effort when 3rd last start at this track and drawn nicely. Carrying less weight this time.

RP

Achieved five wins at this venue and has maintained his consistent level of form; third, not beaten that far (6-1) here over 6f (conditions race, just behind Surfers Royale) last month.

RSIS

Looked good when 3rd last time at the track and has a good draw. Goes down in weight.

6DemitasseJ: Hayley Saunders·T: Tanya Parry156kg1 5 4 4 237: 6-5-4$5.00$2.20

Career

37: 6-5-4

Rating · IRD

91

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer40%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating80%
  • Closing Speed60%

Record

  • First-up

    7: 2-1-1

  • Second-up

    6: 1-0-2

  • Third-up

    6: 0-1-1

  • Fourth-up

    5: 1-1-0

  • Track Rosehill

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Sunshine Coast

    2: 0-1-0

  • Track Gold Coast Poly

    2: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1000m

    6: 2-0-2

  • Distance 1100m

    2: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    9: 2-2-0

  • Going Good

    25: 4-4-4

  • Going Soft

    9: 2-1-0

  • Going Synthetic

    2: 0-0-0

Last starts

  1. 2Mount Isa1200m20 Oct 2026 · HCP · GOOD2.32L
  2. 4Mount Isa1450m26 Sept 2026 · Open12.09L
  3. 4Townsville1200m8 Sept 2026 · BM70 · GOOD41L
  4. 5Sunshine Coast1400m16 Aug 2026 · Benchmark 78 · SOFT51.3L
  5. 1Gold Coast1200m1 Aug 2026 · BM65 · GOOD4-0.5
  6. 5Gold Coast1400m11 July 2026 · HCP · GOOD44L
  7. 5Rockhampton1300m19 June 2026 · BM70 · SOFT56L
  8. 3Toowoomba1300m6 June 2026 · BM70 · GOOD42L

Insights

  • Trainer SR

    Negative

    Tanya Parry striking at just 12%

  • Trainer Recent

    Negative

    Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 35%

  • Trainer Form

    Negative

    Stable out of form, losing 51% Profit on Turnover

  • Maps Well

    Positive

    Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 11%

  • Early Splits

    Positive

    Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit

  • Draw Suits

    Positive

    Well drawn inside

  • Improved L/S

    Positive

    Improved again last start

Comments

AAP

Felt pinch late but held on for the minors this track.

ILB

Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last time at this venue and will appreciate a good alley. Expecting to settle positively. Should give plenty of sight.

RP

Runner-up of six when sent off 18-1 here over 6f (handicap) last month; recent form has a decent look to it; arguably the one to beat.

RSIS

Claimed a spot in the placings when 2nd last time at this track and drawn nicely. Has plenty of early pace. Strong chance.

7Surfers RoyaleJ: Brooke Stower·T: Tanya Parry656kg5 2 2 3 239: 5-6-5$1.85$1.24

Career

39: 5-6-5

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey80%
  • Trainer40%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating100%
  • Closing Speed50%

Record

  • First-up

    7: 1-0-1

  • Second-up

    6: 2-1-0

  • Third-up

    6: 0-0-2

  • Fourth-up

    6: 0-0-0

  • Track Kembla Grange

    1: 0-1-0

  • Track Murwillumbah

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Sunshine Coast

    2: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1200m

    23: 4-4-2

  • Distance 1300m

    3: 1-0-1

  • Distance 1350m

    3: 0-1-1

  • Going Good

    22: 1-3-3

  • Going Heavy

    4: 1-1-2

  • Going Soft

    11: 3-1-0

Last starts

  1. 2Mount Isa1200m31 Oct 2026 · Open · GOOD0.74L
  2. 3Mount Isa1200m20 Oct 2026 · HCP · GOOD2.45L
  3. 2Cloncurry1200m9 Oct 2026 · CL6 · GOOD0.68L
  4. 2Mount Isa1000m26 Sept 2026 · HCP0.06L
  5. 5Townsville1200m8 Sept 2026 · BM70 · GOOD41.3L
  6. 6Gold Coast Poly1150m15 Aug 2026 · BM70 · SYNTHETIC4.4L
  7. 5Ipswich1100m7 Aug 2026 · BM68 · GOOD40.8L
  8. 5Gold Coast1200m18 July 2026 · BM65 · SOFT79.3L

Insights

  • Trainer SR

    Negative

    Tanya Parry striking at just 12%

  • Trainer Recent

    Negative

    Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 35%

  • Trainer Form

    Negative

    Stable out of form, losing 51% Profit on Turnover

  • Hot Jockey

    Positive

    Brooke Stower in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 8%

  • Track Exp

    Positive

    Knows this track well

  • Ready To Fire

    Positive

    Shown something in last few runs

  • Blinkers Off

    Positive

    Blinkers coming off this start

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Sound performance in small field this track.

ILB

Looked good when 2nd last start at this venue. Will show up at the business end.

RP

Went down by three-quarters of a length last month in a conditions race; been running well without managing to get his head in front.

RSIS

Tidy run when 2nd last run at this venue. Should go well.

8PennypackerJ: Ben Kennedy·T: Ms S Royes256kg4 2 1 6 551: 8-7-6$6.00$2.50

Career

51: 8-7-6

Rating · IRD

82

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed100%

Record

  • First-up

    6: 0-0-1

  • Second-up

    4: 0-0-0

  • Third-up

    4: 0-1-0

  • Fourth-up

    4: 0-0-0

  • Track Julia Creek

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Twin Hills

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Canberra

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1005m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1100m

    7: 1-2-0

  • Distance 1200m

    20: 5-2-2

  • Going Soft

    9: 1-1-0

  • Going Unknown

    12: 4-3-2

  • Going Good

    28: 3-3-4

Last starts

  1. 5Townsville1000m18 Oct 2026 · BM70 · GOOD41.77L
  2. 6Mount Isa1100m6 June 2026 · Open11.1L
  3. 1Cloncurry1200m9 May 2026 · BOTB QUAL SW-0.5
  4. 2Gregory Downs1150m2 May 2026 · BM601.4L
  5. 4Maxwelton1200m11 Apr 2026 · HCP7.9L
  6. 4Mount Isa1000m3 Apr 2026 · BM65 · GOOD1.6L
  7. 2Mount Isa1100m21 Mar 2026 · BM600.5L
  8. 1Mount Isa1200m14 Mar 2026 · BM60-6.7

Insights

  • Cold J/T Combo

    Negative

    Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races

  • Ran On Hard LS

    Positive

    Ran on well last start

  • Blinkers Off

    Positive

    Blinkers coming off this start

  • Well Placed

    Positive

    Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Ran on late from the back at Townsville first up.

ILB

Inched into 5th last start at Townsville. Expected to be flashing home. Possible place chance.

RP

Solid effort when beaten just under 2l to finish fifth over 5f at Townsville (handicap) last month; a previous winner here; this looks a fair heat so looks risky.

RSIS

Showed some merit late when 5th last time at Townsville. Will be motoring home late.

Odds correct as at . Odds can change.

Past meetings

  • Tue 20 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 7 races