Mackay Race Tips and Preview for Thursday [4/7/2024]

Horse racing returns to Mackay on Thursday for a nine-race card, which starts at 11:54am AEST. Here is our preview of the meeting.

We have used innovative computer power and technology to bring you data-driven tips for each race at today's meeting at Mackay.

Our Mackay tips are based on an extensive analysis that incorporates historical data, race-day information and insights from expert tipsters.

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

Mackay Tips: Our Race-By-Race Guide [4/7/2024]

Let's take a look at each race at Mackay today using our data-backed tips. The number in brackets following each horse's name represents the saddlecloth number of said horse.

Race 1: SKY RACING HANDICAP

• Time: 11:54am
• Distance: 1200m

Our top selection for Race 1 at Mackay is Outback Bandit (2), trained by G R Green and ridden by Justin P Stanley. Savvy Miss (7) and Dalt Jaz (8) round out our top three chances.

Tips

• Outback Bandit (2)
• Savvy Miss (7)
• Dalt Jaz (8)

Race 2: BOOK EVENT CENTRE FOR FUNCTIONS MAIDEN HANDICAP

• Time: 12:30pm
• Distance: 1100m

According to our analysis, Gold Academy (2), trained by Ms G Bell and ridden by Warwick Satherley, is the top pick for Race 2 at Mackay. Our top three selections also include Early Fusion (1) and Lady De Vega (7).

Tips

• Gold Academy (2)
• Early Fusion (1)
• Lady De Vega (7)

Race 3: LADBROKE IT! HANDICAP

• Time: 1:05pm
• Distance: 1560m

Jetski (7), trained by Sileas Green and ridden by Karl Zechner, is our top selection for Race 3 at Mackay. Our top four chances are rounded out by Class Of Royalty (8), Such A Whit (9), and Acrophobic (6).

Tips

• Jetski (7)
• Class Of Royalty (8)
• Such A Whit (9)
• Acrophobic (6)

Race 4: BOOK FOR LADBROKES SPORTSMAN LUNCHEON FRIDAY 9 AUGUST (BM60)

• Time: 1:40pm
• Distance: 1560m

Based on our research, the J H Manzelmann-trained Sarnia (10), with Leah Martyn in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 4 at Mackay. We also have Texas Storm (3), Luvin' Our Grace (5), and Density (11) in our top four selections.

Tips

• Sarnia (10)
• Texas Storm (3)
• Luvin' Our Grace (5)
• Density (11)

Race 5: LADBROKES COMMUNITIES HANDICAP (C2)

• Time: 2:15pm
• Distance: 1300m

Our top selection for Race 5 at Mackay is the Jennifer Hatfield-trained Chucka Dummy (15), ridden by Zac Sprie. Viennawaitsforyou (7), Noble Heart (2), and Mishani Aviator (14) complete our top four chances.

Tips

• Chucka Dummy (15)
• Viennawaitsforyou (7)
• Noble Heart (2)
• Mishani Aviator (14)

Race 6: LADBROKES RACING CLUB PLATE (C6)

• Time: 2:55pm
• Distance: 1300m

Based on our analysis, the Terry Mcgovern-trained Andalus (12), with Adrian Layt in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 6 at Mackay. Our top four selections also include Emma's Jet (8), Cashin' Chex (3), and Kick On Command (10).

Tips

• Andalus (12)
• Emma's Jet (8)
• Cashin' Chex (3)
• Kick On Command (10)

Race 7: MACKAY CUP SATURDAY 10 AUGUST HANDICAP (58)

• Time: 3:35pm
• Distance: 1300m

Test Of War (8), trained by N J Heelan and ridden by Chris Whiteley, is our top selection for Race 7 at Mackay. Our top two chances are completed by Sennaprost (7).

Tips

• Test Of War (8)
• Sennaprost (7)

Race 8: BARRY WILLIAMS MEMORIAL LIGHTNING HANDICAP

• Time: 4:10pm
• Distance: 1100m

In Race 8 at Mackay, our top selection is Fanaar (9), trained by Joshua Manzelmann and ridden by Zac Sprie. Bold Hunter (8), Cabalo Escuro (4), and Queen Assassin (2) round out our top four picks.

Tips

• Fanaar (9)
• Bold Hunter (8)
• Cabalo Escuro (4)
• Queen Assassin (2)

Race 9: RACING AGAIN FRIDAY 26 JULY PLATE (C3)

• Time: 4:45pm
• Distance: 1100m

Our top selection for Race 9 at Mackay is Set The Sails (8), trained by S J Royes and ridden by Chelsea Jokic. Our top four selections also include Growl (4), Microwave Jenny (6), and Last Laugh (5).

Tips

• Set The Sails (8)
• Growl (4)
• Microwave Jenny (6)
• Last Laugh (5)

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

Mackay Tips Summary for Thursday [4/7/2024]

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

• Race 1: 2-7-8
• Race 2: 2-1-7
• Race 3: 7-8-9-6
• Race 4: 10-3-5-11
• Race 5: 15-7-2-14
• Race 6: 12-8-3-10
• Race 7: 8-7
• Race 8: 9-8-4-2
• Race 9: 8-4-6-5

Conclusion

This article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate Mackay 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 Mackay tips presented here are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Some races may feature fewer than four horses tipped. This can happen due to a variety of factors, including late scratchings, the overall quality of the field, and track conditions.

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