Cairns Race Tips and Preview for Thursday [18/7/2024]

Horse racing returns to Cairns on Thursday for a 10-race card, which begins at 11:20am AEST. This is our preview of the meeting.

Our team has used innovative computer power and technology to produce data-driven tips for each race at today's meeting at Cairns.

Our Cairns tips are based on a comprehensive analysis that encompasses historical data, race-day information and insights from expert tipsters.

This article is part of our free horse racing tips series.

Cairns Tips: Our Race-By-Race Guide [18/7/2024]

Let's examine every race at Cairns today using our data-backed tips. The number in brackets following each horse's name represents the saddlecloth number of the horse.

Race 1: LADBROKES YARD COMMENTS MAIDEN HANDICAP

• Time: 11:20am
• Distance: 1250m

Our top selection for Race 1 at Cairns is Fairybower Flyer (9), trained by Joshua Manzelmann and ridden by Chelsea Jokic. Pelsaert (3), I'm Famous (8), and Stillwater (10) round out our top four chances.

Tips

• Fairybower Flyer (9)
• Pelsaert (3)
• I'm Famous (8)
• Stillwater (10)

Race 2: RED BERET HOTEL MAIDEN PLATE

• Time: 11:52am
• Distance: 950m

According to our analysis, Isla Girl (9), trained by F J Wieland and ridden by Nor Yadi, is the top pick for Race 2 at Cairns. Our top three selections also include March Madness (4) and Fast As Steel (1).

Tips

• Isla Girl (9)
• March Madness (4)
• Fast As Steel (1)

Race 3: MAGIC MILLIONS / ROB KOCH MEMORIAL / FNQ UP & COMING STAYERS (BM70)

• Time: 12:27pm
• Distance: 2100m

I Say Boom (4), trained by J H Manzelmann and ridden by Jackson Murphy, is our top selection for Race 3 at Cairns. Our top four chances are rounded out by Gaelic (1), Last Not Least (2), and Modern Legend (9).

Tips

• I Say Boom (4)
• Gaelic (1)
• Last Not Least (2)
• Modern Legend (9)

Race 4: CLIVE GORDON MEMORIAL (BM55)

• Time: 1:04pm
• Distance: 1250m

Based on our research, the Troy Clive-trained Elleves (1), with Chris Whiteley in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 4 at Cairns. We also have Witness Attack (3) and Mishani Menace (10) in our top three selections.

Tips

• Elleves (1)
• Witness Attack (3)
• Mishani Menace (10)

Race 5: SMITHFIELD DENTAL (BM55)

• Time: 1:42pm
• Distance: 1250m

Our top selection for Race 5 at Cairns is the Trevor & Peter Rowe-trained Mirror Illusion (4), ridden by Lacey Morrison. Density (9), Bravio (1), and Kai Come (6) complete our top four chances.

Tips

• Mirror Illusion (4)
• Density (9)
• Bravio (1)
• Kai Come (6)

Race 6: ARCHERS THE STRATA PROFESSIONALS (BM55)

• Time: 2:22pm
• Distance: 1250m

Based on our analysis, the Scott Cooper-trained Ammand (1), with Jenna Edwards in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 6 at Cairns. Our top four selections also include How Do You Sleep (4), Dystopian (3), and Bold Zip (8).

Tips

• Ammand (1)
• How Do You Sleep (4)
• Dystopian (3)
• Bold Zip (8)

Race 7: MARSH ADVANTAGE INSURANCE (BM60)

• Time: 2:57pm
• Distance: 950m

Well In Sight (3), trained by Trevor & Peter Rowe and ridden by Zac Sprie, is our top selection for Race 7 at Cairns. Our top four chances are completed by Counter Command (1), Bold Feeling (8), and Lidder Valley (4).

Tips

• Well In Sight (3)
• Counter Command (1)
• Bold Feeling (8)
• Lidder Valley (4)

Race 8: STRATA COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS HANDICAP

• Time: 3:34pm
• Distance: 1400m

In Race 8 at Cairns, our top selection is Harrow (10), trained by S Massingham and ridden by Nathan Thomas. Trodaire (12), Higher Love (8), and Loud Noise (11) round out our top four picks.

Tips

• Harrow (10)
• Trodaire (12)
• Higher Love (8)
• Loud Noise (11)

Race 9: LADBROKES BLACKBOOK (BM55)

• Time: 4:12pm
• Distance: 1500m

Our top selection for Race 9 at Cairns is Pluckercarn (15), trained by Troy Clive and ridden by Denicious Smith. Our top four selections also include Stadium Of Light (3), Last Royal (2), and Volarchi (16).

Tips

• Pluckercarn (15)
• Stadium Of Light (3)
• Last Royal (2)
• Volarchi (16)

Race 10: ARCHERS THE STRATA PROFESSIONALS PLATE (C6)

• Time: 4:48pm
• Distance: 1250m

Stats (10), trained by S Massingham and ridden by Nathan Day, is our top selection for Race 10 at Cairns. Realeza (7) completes our top two picks.

Tips

• Stats (10)
• Realeza (7)

All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.

Cairns Tips Summary for Thursday [18/7/2024]

For your convenience, here's a recap of our selections for each race at Cairns on Thursday:

• Race 1: 9-3-8-10
• Race 2: 9-4-1
• Race 3: 4-1-2-9
• Race 4: 1-3-10
• Race 5: 4-9-1-6
• Race 6: 1-4-3-8
• Race 7: 3-1-8-4
• Race 8: 10-12-8-11
• Race 9: 15-3-2-16
• Race 10: 10-7

Conclusion

This article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate Cairns racing tips, and automation assists in data collection, analysis and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our quality and reliability standards.

All the Cairns tips presented here are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.

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