Rockhampton   18 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

LATTER KENNEDY BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1828m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 27)   Rail: Out 6m Entire. (Pent: 5.75).  

Vana Star to take charge ahead of Roy's Road at a good tempo. ROY'S ROAD (5) was quickly back on track narrowly beaten at Mackay over this journey. She races forward and goes well at home. Tough to beat on the quick back-up. PHOENIX FLYER (3) raced favourite in that contest and beat the above home. It was a good effort following a try in town over a staying trip. No surprise if he repeated the dose. LUCKY EXCHANGE (2) was expected to win third-up on the poly over 1900m and got too far back. Back to the turf won't bother but you'd think he wouldn't want it too wet. Has the ability. CLASS OF ROYALTY (1) raced forward and found one too good here last time over a mile. Has a 2kg claim and is a hope holding that form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Roy's Road.
1 25242 CLASS OF ROYALTY
PETER FLEMING
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Dr D E Lemmon
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track Bm65 on March 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Devil Kick carrying 60kg at $7. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Mackay Hcp on March 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Namazu with 55kg at $10. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
2
MS YVETTE LEWIS
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD SASH, CHECKED SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
2 7x232 LUCKY EXCHANGE
WILLIAM KROPP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R C Picking, J J Howell, I E Gallagher, M D Clough, W J Kingston, Mrs A B Speers, J M Speers, M F McLean, Mrs S L Gallagher, L J Murphy, R J Conway, P M Stark, D Lythgo, Mrs M A Conway & A J Shadforth
Racing well. Most recently made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm60 on April 6 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind Pagato with 63.5kg at $2.10. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on March 23 over 1540m, 0.5 len behind Pagato with 61kg at $5. Major player on recent form.
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SAMANTHA COLLETT
Hot Pink, hot pink sleeves,Navy Blue Armbands
3 24181 PHOENIX FLYER
G R GREEN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G R Green
At the latest run favourite; won by 0.9 len at Mackay Bm58 April 12 over 1800m defeating Roy's Road carrying 60kg at $2.60. Before that 8th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 16 over 2400m, 7 len behind Bak Da Man with 50kg at $17. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
7
LESLIE TILLEY
YELLOW GREEN, WHITE FIVE SHAMROCKS, CAP
4 x7639 MR DUDWEY
PAUL BUTTERWORTH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
The Wizz (Mgr: C R Clifford), A R Thompson, V P Aisthorpe, Mrs J L Henderson, L Stephenson, S Hendriks, P W Spence, M T Hendriks, V C Weakley & G J Cook
Last start second last of 10 at Gold Coast Poly Bm60 on April 6 over 1900m, 8 len behind Pagato with 59.5kg at $17. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm58 on March 24 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Torque Espagna with 60.5kg at $15. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
1
CEJAY GRAHAM
Black, Purple Five Stars, Purple Sleeves, Black Stars, Purple Cap With Black Stars, Black Pom Pom
5 23152 ROY'S ROAD
ZOE HOHN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Miss Z L Hohn, C P Hohn, Mrs V A Hohn & Mrs H M Butler
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Mackay Bm58 on April 12 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Phoenix Flyer carrying 59.5kg at $3. The race before that second last in a small field at this track Bm65 on March 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Devil Kick carrying 56kg at $3. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
8
BAILEY WHEELER
ORANGE, YELLOW HOOPS, YELLOW SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, YELLOW STRIPES
6 37427 VANA STAR
KEVIN J MILLER
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms J M Montgomery
Most recently second last of 8 at Mackay Bm58 on April 12 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Phoenix Flyer with 57kg at $9.50. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at Mackay Bm65 on March 11 over 1800m, slow going head behind Flying Arion with 54kg at $4. Has the ability to be in the finish.
5
BROOKE JOHNSON
Purple, Orange five Stars
7 83623 LONERGY
RODNEY HAY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
R T Hay
Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track 0 - 55 on April 5 over 1500m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Sir Grace carrying 53kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Monto Bm50 on March 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Whakamiharo carrying 59kg at $10. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
3
OLIVIA KENDAL
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK SLEEVES, CERISE ARMBANDS AND CAP
8 38585 SHADOW PROJECT
JESSICA KUHN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs J L Kuhn, A E Bennett, J E A Kuhn, L C Fleming, G Reade & S Toomey
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Mackay Bm58 on April 12 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Phoenix Flyer with 55kg at $14. The start before that second last of 9 at this track 0 - 55 on April 5 over 1500m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Sir Grace carrying 56.5kg at $19. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
4
A LAYT
BLUE. WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, CAP