Horse Racing - Australia & New Zealand
Coral Coast Catering Mdn Plate
Cairns · Thursday 23 July 2026 · Race 2 · 1250
Fat Tony’s AI picks
1. 4. Monday Close
Fat Tony says: favourite for a reason — racing well, handles soft and will pounce late.
2. 3. Rossa Vista
I like the look of this fresh type — trainer's hot, gear on first-up should spark improvement.
3. 9. Zig Zag Torque
Steady little mare — two solid placings recently and won't be far away at the finish.
4. 2. Power Cruise
Puts in a big run last start over 1400m — drawn nicely, pace to suit and can hit the line hard.
5. 6. Proper Bender
Been knocking on the door — fitter now and a polished run should see her top five.
Runners and racing form
Race preview
Two-year-old MONDAY CLOSE (4) was scratched from the first to be saved for this. Made it three minor placings from five starts when he led and looked home only to be nailed near the line over 1200m at Townsville last time out. Big chance to go one better despite taking on older horses. POWER CRUISE (2) improved out of sight last start at the third run of the prep, working home in good style to be beaten just a length over 1400m at Townsville. Draws a nice gate and although coming back in trip he looks a key runner. SPIETH IMPEDIMENT (8) raced handy all the way and held on for third when resuming over 1200m at Oak Park recently. Sure to take a lot from that run and is expected to feature in the finish again. PROPER BENDER (6) just missed the placings at Ingham last start when second-up from a spell. Tougher this time but with further improvement a top three finish is on the cards. ZIG ZAG TORQUE (9) has found one better at her last couple in weaker maidens. One for the exotics.