Innisfail horses tips & previews

Saturday 17 October 2026

One race at a time: field, form guide and win/place odds for Innisfail, with capture times on every price.

Meeting — Saturday 17 October 2026

Race 4 — Coral Coast Financial Innisfail Cup 2000m · jumps 4:33 pm AEDT

Race notes

HCP,Open
GOOD4
Overcast
9 runners

Shortest win price

Sigiriya Rock (2)

2.30

Most career wins

The Driller

10-12-16 from 107 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

6Medal

Midfield

8Crimson Spirit

Offpace

1Hopeful
3The Driller
9Bush Etiquette

Onpace

2Sigiriya Rock
7Eagle Warrior

Leader

4Amalfi Amore
5Hurricane Rosie

Hopeful · Positive
Drawn In
Suited drawn down low
Sigiriya Rock · Positive
Solid Run LS
Won last start
The Driller · Positive
Increased Dist
Distance rise from last start
Amalfi Amore · Positive
Draw Suits
Well drawn inside

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1HopefulJ: Ivo Fry·T: Graham R Hughes261kg12 6 9 2 357: 6-7-66.502.05

Career

57: 6-7-6

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
8: 1-1-1
Second-up
7: 1-1-0
Third-up
7: 2-1-0
Fourth-up
4: 0-0-0
Track Mackay
2: 0-0-0
Track Wyong
2: 0-0-0
Track Moonee Valley
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1609m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1800m
3: 1-0-1
Distance 2100m
5: 0-0-0
Going Good
27: 3-0-3
Going Heavy
7: 1-4-0
Going Soft
21: 2-2-2

Last starts

3Gordonvale1800m3 Oct 2026 · HCP1.48L
2Atherton2030m19 Sept 2026 · HCP0.28L
9Cairns2100m29 Aug 2026 · CAIRNS CUP Qlty · GOOD44.2L
6Townsville2000m18 Aug 2026 · HCP · GOOD42.6L
12Townsville2000m8 Aug 2026 · OPEN HCP · GOOD44.9L
8Mackay2000m25 July 2026 · MACKAY CUP Qlty · GOOD45.37L
3Townsville2000m5 July 2026 · HCP · GOOD43.1L
9Townsville1609m28 June 2026 · HCP · GOOD413.8L

Insights

Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Long Prep
Negative
Yet to find the winners stall this prep

Comments

AAP

Hasn't been all that far away. Went close at Atherton 19 Sep. Sound performance in small field at Gordonvale. Deep into his campaign, can play a role.

ILB

Looked good when 3rd last time at Gordonvale and challenged by weaker competitors. Has a good draw. Watch betting.

Respectable third at Gordonvale over 1m1f (handicap) in front of Hurricane Rosie 14 days ago; you have to go back a fair way to find his only win; makes limited appeal as regularly been coming up a bit short lately.

RSIS

In the money when 3rd last time at Gordonvale and competing in a lower grade. Gets a favourable draw. Can't leave out of your calculations.

2Sigiriya RockJ: Ben Kennedy·T: S J Royes860.5kg7 2 2 4 121: 3-8-22.301.22

Career

21: 3-8-2

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
3: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-2-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-2-0
Track Sale
2: 0-1-0
Track Townsville
1: 0-0-0
Track Cairns
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1427m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1609m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1700m
2: 1-1-0
Going Unknown
2: 1-1-0
Going Good
11: 1-4-1
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-0

Last starts

1Atherton2030m19 Sept 2026 · HCP-0.28
4Cairns2100m29 Aug 2026 · CAIRNS CUP Qlty · GOOD42.7L
2Cairns1900m22 Aug 2026 · AMAT CUP BM74 · SOFT60.5L
2Innisfail1800m15 Aug 2026 · HCP2L
7Townsville1609m1 Aug 2026 · HCP · GOOD42.6L
9Mackay1300m17 July 2026 · BM70 · GOOD44.4L
5Townsville850m28 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)4.6L
3Caulfield Heath1800m20 Dec 2025 · 3UP BM70 HCP · GOOD44L

Insights

Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well

Comments

AAP

Fresh. Quickened from turn and kept finding at Atherton. In the placings only prior run here. Ratings lift after that win but stays under strong notice at same level.

ILB

Won narrowly by a head last start at Atherton and drops back to a suitable class. Has plenty of early speed. Capable of winning this.

Had five of these in arrears when winning by a head (Atherton) last month; a leading contender.

RSIS

Secured a close victory last run at Atherton and competing at a lower level of competition. Has early pace and positions nicely. Capable of winning this.

3The DrillerJ: Adam Sewell·T: Lachie Manzelmann355.5kg6 5 5 6 6107: 10-12-165.001.65

Career

107: 10-12-16

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
9: 1-1-1
Second-up
8: 1-1-1
Third-up
8: 1-2-0
Fourth-up
8: 0-0-1
Track Bendigo
1: 0-1-0
Track Atherton
3: 1-0-0
Track Home Hill
3: 2-0-0
Distance 800m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1460m
2: 1-0-0
Going Soft
26: 2-3-2
Going Synthetic
1: 0-0-1
Going Unknown
9: 1-2-1

Last starts

6Cloncurry1600m9 Oct 2026 · HCP · GOOD3.46L
6Atherton2030m19 Sept 2026 · HCP6.73L
5Mackay1300m12 Sept 2026 · BM65 · GOOD43L
5Mackay1560m3 Sept 2026 · HCP · GOOD41.4L
6Cairns2100m29 Aug 2026 · CAIRNS CUP Qlty · GOOD43.3L
1Cairns1900m22 Aug 2026 · AMAT CUP BM74 · SOFT6-0.5
2Emerald1630m17 Aug 2026 · HCP · GOOD40.7L
9Townsville1609m1 Aug 2026 · HCP · GOOD44.3L

Insights

Increased Dist
Positive
Distance rise from last start

Comments

AAP

Marvellous old galloper. Finished it off only fairly at Cloncurry when drifting in the betting. Right in this.

ILB

On a quick back up. Jumped at $8.00 and didn't find the line when 6th last time at Cloncurry but competing in a lower grade. Possible place chance.

Finished sixth but only beaten 3½l over 1m at Cloncurry (handicap) a week ago; shown he can get his head in front so easy to see him making an impression.

RSIS

On a short turnaround. Started 7/1 and was well beaten when 6th last start at Cloncurry but stepping down to a lower level.

4Amalfi AmoreJ: Samantha Pointon·T: A G Malliff155kg4 6 1 3 460: 9-5-65.501.85

Career

60: 9-5-6

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
5: 0-0-1
Second-up
4: 0-0-0
Third-up
4: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Cairns
2: 0-0-0
Track Echuca
1: 0-0-0
Track Benalla
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1830m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1406m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1512m
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
19: 0-2-1
Going Synthetic
2: 0-0-0
Going Unknown
8: 3-1-3

Last starts

4Ewan1750m25 Sept 2026 · BM70 · GOOD6.47L
3Atherton2030m19 Sept 2026 · HCP1.71L
1Mareeba1800m5 Sept 2026 · BM68-2.2
6Cairns1900m22 Aug 2026 · AMAT CUP BM74 · SOFT66.3L
4Cairns2100m23 July 2026 · BM70 · SOFT72.9L
9Townsville2000m5 July 2026 · HCP · GOOD46.1L
1Innisfail2000m20 June 2026 · BM65-0.2
3Atherton1830m13 June 2026 · BM653.1L

Insights

Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Track Stats
Positive
Excels at this track

Comments

AAP

Seasoned performer. Threw the towel in after leading at Ewan. Good tactical speed and stamina and under less weight. Warrants attention.

ILB

Jumped at $11.00 and finished 4th last time at Ewan. Overlooking the last run and drawn beautifully. Should be going forward early. Suited by the weight drop. Forward showing expected.

A C&D winner; he meets the required standard ability wise; not beaten too far when fourth of seven over 1m½f at Ewan (handicap, behind Medal) last month; likely to be a threat as shown he can win fairly recently.

RSIS

Odds of 10/1 and finished 4th last start at Ewan. Expecting improvement here and has the ideal stall. Should muster plenty of early toe. Gets a reduction in weight. Commands respect.

5Hurricane RosieJ: Rachel Shred·T: Sharlee Hoffman555kg13 7 3 5 433: 3-4-411.002.80

Career

33: 3-4-4

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
5: 0-1-0
Second-up
4: 0-1-0
Third-up
4: 1-1-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-1
Track Gordonvale
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballina
1: 0-0-0
Track Dalby
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1526m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1700m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
15: 3-3-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
12: 0-1-1

Last starts

4Gordonvale1800m3 Oct 2026 · HCP2.97L
5Atherton2030m19 Sept 2026 · HCP2.14L
3Mareeba1800m5 Sept 2026 · BM682.8L
7Cairns1450m22 Aug 2026 · Benchmark 70 · SOFT63.6L
13Townsville1609m1 Aug 2026 · BM60 · GOOD45.3L
5Cairns1450m23 July 2026 · BM60 · SOFT73.7L
1Townsville1609m16 June 2026 · BM60 · GOOD4-0.68
3Beaudesert1650m23 May 2026 · BM60 · SOFT66.3L

Insights

Ready To Strike
Positive
Can be rewarded for recent consistent form

Comments

AAP

Battled home into 4th in the small field at Gordonvale when supported. Rough place prospect only.

ILB

Odds of $2.10 and not up to standard when 4th last time at Gordonvale but competing in an easier class. Won't be far away during the run. Not at all out of this race.

Produced a string of consistent efforts; close up behind Hopeful when fourth over 1m1f at Gordonvale (handicap) 14 days ago; latest effort was encouraging so could figure.

RSIS

Started at 11/10 and mediocre attempt when 4th last run at Gordonvale but has been racing in stronger company. Expecting to settle positively. Has some claims.

6MedalJ: Wanderson D'Avila·T: Stephen Bush755kg9 4 4 2 794: 9-15-149.002.50

Career

94: 9-15-14

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
7: 0-1-1
Second-up
6: 0-0-0
Third-up
6: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
6: 1-1-0
Track Wagga
3: 0-0-0
Track Moonee Valley
1: 0-0-1
Track Hastings
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1590m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1600m
11: 1-2-2
Distance 1750m
3: 2-1-0
Going Good
52: 8-9-10
Going Heavy
5: 0-0-0
Going Soft
27: 0-6-3

Last starts

7Bowen1810m10 Oct 2026 · BM65 · GOOD43.6L
2Ewan1750m25 Sept 2026 · BM70 · GOOD0.04L
4Atherton2030m19 Sept 2026 · HCP2.06L
4Mareeba1800m5 Sept 2026 · BM683.9L
9Townsville1609m30 Aug 2026 · BM65 · SOFT53.9L
8Townsville1609m18 Aug 2026 · BM60 · GOOD43.57L
3Townsville2000m8 Aug 2026 · BM65 · GOOD41L
6Townsville1609m1 Aug 2026 · BM60 · GOOD42.5L

Insights

Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
Backup
Positive
Racing again inside one week
Win Drought
Negative
Not won for a while

Comments

AAP

On a quick back-up. Experienced campaigner. Just missed at Ewan 25 Sep. Performance just fair at Bowen at $7.

ILB

Backing up quickly. Started at $11.00 and had difficulty when 7th last run at Bowen. Displays very good finishing speed. Could be in the mix.

Not disgraced when seventh over 1m1f at Bowen (handicap, close behind Eagle Warrior) last week; others more appealing.

RSIS

On a quick turnaround. Odds of 10/1 and tailed off when 7th last start at Bowen. Will be trying to topple them late.

7Eagle WarriorJ: Chris Whiteley·T: S J Royes955kg6 2 5 6 536: 4-5-38.502.45

Career

36: 4-5-3

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
5: 0-0-0
Second-up
4: 0-0-1
Third-up
4: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
4: 0-0-0
Track Flemington
1: 0-0-0
Track Mornington
1: 0-0-0
Track Pakenham
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1470m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1609m
5: 0-1-0
Distance 2050m
1: 0-0-0
Going Unknown
4: 1-1-0
Going Good
18: 2-2-1
Going Soft
11: 1-2-1

Last starts

5Bowen1810m10 Oct 2026 · BM65 · GOOD41.7L
6Townsville1609m4 Oct 2026 · BM60 · GOOD43.69L
5Ewan1600m26 Sept 2026 · CL46.9L
2Townsville1609m18 Sept 2026 · BM55 · SOFT52.05L
6Townsville1609m30 Aug 2026 · BM65 · SOFT53L
2Mackay1800m20 Aug 2026 · BM60 · GOOD41.3L
7Townsville2000m8 Aug 2026 · BM65 · GOOD43.3L
9Townsville1609m1 Aug 2026 · BM60 · GOOD44.6L

Insights

Fitness
Positive
At peak fitness backing up
Winkers On
Positive
Important gear change of winkers on
Long Prep
Negative
Yet to find the winners stall this prep

Comments

AAP

On a quick back-up. Not disgraced at Bowen. Fit from racing, can make his presence felt with even luck.

ILB

On a short turnaround. Started $15.00 and came in 5th last start at Bowen. Should come to hand quickly. Can't leave out of your calculations.

Good and bad recent runs found on his CV; far from disgraced (beaten 1½l) at Bowen over 1m1f (handicap) last week.

RSIS

Backing up quickly for this race. Started at 14/1 and ran 5th last time at Bowen. Won't be far away during the run. Betting is the best guide.

8Crimson SpiritJ: Masayuki Abe·T: Trevor & Peter Rowe655kg10 9 7 11 418: 1-0-371.007.00

Career

18: 1-0-3

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
4: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Atherton
1: 0-0-0
Track Eagle Farm
1: 0-0-0
Track Ewan
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2110m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
8: 0-0-2
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 0-0-1

Last starts

4Ewan1750m25 Sept 2026 · BM50 · GOOD5.21L
11Atherton1400m19 Sept 2026 · BM5013.75L
7Beaudesert2450m12 June 2026 · BM60 · HEAVY1011L
9Ipswich2200m30 May 2026 · BM68 · HEAVY910.9L
10Ipswich1950m4 May 2026 · 3UP CLASS 1 SW · SOFT510.97L
12Sunshine Coast1800m19 Apr 2026 · BM58 · GOOD49.9L
4Beaudesert1400m9 Apr 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)2.1L
6Beaudesert1200m19 Mar 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)10.6L

Comments

AAP

Last win was 29 Mar 2025. Well back and made limited headway at Ewan when second-up. First time around Innisfail. Others more persuasive.

ILB

Jumped at $21.00 and chased well when 4th last time at Ewan and gets some weight relief. Hard to see this being good enough.

Creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten just over 5l at Ewan last month upped to 1m½f.

RSIS

Started at 20/1 and outpaced some runners late when 4th last start at Ewan and gets some weight relief.

9Bush EtiquetteJ: Nathan Thomas·T: Maria Potiris455kg4 9 4 4 715: 0-1-161.006.50

Career

15: 0-1-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-1
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Innisfail
1: 0-0-0
Track Ballarat
1: 0-0-0
Track Cairns
2: 0-0-0
Distance 2200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
4: 0-0-0
Distance 1450m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
8: 0-1-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 0-0-0

Last starts

7Townsville1609m4 Oct 2026 · MDN HCP · GOOD43.05L
4Townsville1609m18 Sept 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT52.37L
4Cairns1450m28 Aug 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD44L
9Townsville1400m1 Aug 2026 · MDN · GOOD44.3L
4Cairns1250m23 July 2026 · 2&3Y MDN-SW · SOFT74.8L
9Innisfail1500m20 June 2026 · BM508.8L
9Atherton1830m13 June 2026 · BM6514.1L
3Townsville1609m25 May 2026 · 3&4Y MDN · GOOD43.1L

Insights

Up In Dist
Positive
Racing at a more suitable distance

Comments

AAP

Got back and wasn't totally disgraced at Townsville. Form falls short of this.

ILB

Odds of $18.00 and ran 7th last start at Townsville. Needs to improve.

Still winless and defeats stacking up (15 on the bounce); finished seventh but wasn't beaten too far (3l) over 1m at Townsville (handicap) 13 days ago; easy enough to take on.

RSIS

Started 17/1 and finished 7th last run at Townsville.

Odds correct as at 11:21 am AEDT. Odds can change.