Rockhampton   03 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

LIVE AND FREE Maiden Handicap 1300m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 34)   Rail: 0.5 metre Entire Course.. (Pent: 5.62)  

Just a modest pace in store without noted speed runners engaged. SAN JUAN (2) has been close up in both runs in Victoria and has switched barns on a 43-day return. His form is good enough to win this if he's presented on-song. RUN FREDA RUN (5) went well last preparation and missed 1.6L at Emerald first-up. Has the inside gate and more to give. Go close over longer with the extra fitness. SHEEZA FLING (8) is yet to fire this preparation. She raced favourite at Mackay last time but got too far back again. Suited better over the longer sprint and has the blinkers on for the first time. Will carry just 51.5kg with the claim and tipping improvement. GRUMPYWANTSATISSUE (4) resumes and look for him to be hitting the line. SUGGESTED PLAY: San Juan if the betting suggests stable confidence
1 253x0 HOT SUMMER
KALE SINCLAIR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S Steinhardt
Second-up. First-up after about 18 months 10th of 13 at Warwick Mdn on September 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Silver Agent carrying 60kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Doomben Cg&E Mdn-Sw on February 28 2024 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Majestic Boom carrying 58kg at $3.50. Fitter and keep onside.
8
JACKSON MURPHY
Orange, Black Stars, Black With Orange Stars Sleeves And Cap
2 37 SAN JUAN
JAMIE MCCONACHY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
M Withers, L & Mrs A Gorman, R & Mrs B Dodson, B & Mrs G McAlister, C Dodson, J Siganto, C Hughes, T Balsan, D Peel, G & Mrs K Wells, M & Mrs J Wells, A Dunne & M Moller
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, 3rd of 13 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on August 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Expulsion with 59.5kg at $51. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on August 21 over 1700m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Unplanned Revolt with 59.5kg at $4. Can win on song.
3
S CORMACK
White, Blue Stars, Red Sleeves, White Cap With Blue And Red Stars
3 84x48 CASH PIT
JOHN O'SING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G R Sturgiss & Mrs E B Sturgiss
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 21 over 1100m, 8 len behind Pride Of Venus with 58.5kg at $41. Second-up 8th of 10 at Mackay Mdn on September 12 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Chiaro Di Luna carrying 60kg at $15. Risking here.
4
LESLIE TILLEY
Red, White Braces
4 2344x GRUMPYWANTSATISSUE
JESSICA KUHN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
C Green
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at this track Mdn July 5 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Shining Proisir with 57kg at $31. On debut sixth of 8 at this track 2yo Mdn May 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Profits Prayer carrying 58kg at $41. Should be around the mark.
2
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
Teal And White Diamonds, Black Sleeves And Cap
5 426x2 RUN FREDA RUN
KRIS HANSEN
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 55.0KG
F C Noffke
Second-up. First-up after nine months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Emerald Mdn on September 23 over 1000m, slow going 1.2 len behind Twin Island with 56.5kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track Mdn on November 8 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Shekinah with 56kg at $3.30. Hard to beat.
1
MS T CHAMBERS
Dark Green, Yellow Maltese Cross And Cap
6 x77x7 SUNSHINE RUBY
JASON DEVINE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
E A Devine
Second-up. First-up after 16 months 7th of 9 at Emerald Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1000m, 8 len behind Tara I Am carrying 57.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 14 2024 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mont Royal with 56kg at $51. Hard to entertain.
7
ADAM SEWELL
Sky Blue, White Sash, Pink Sleeves, White Stars, Star Cap
7 x99x4 MAHTIKKAINSTINCT
JESSICA KUHN
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs J L Kuhn & J E A Kuhn
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after nine months 4th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 28 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Peaking Tom with 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Thangool Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Craiglea Merida with 57.5kg at $17. May need this too.
6
JASON TAYLOR
Teal And White Diamonds, Black Sleeves And Cap
8 4x467 SHEEZA FLING
SILEAS GREEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M N Salisbury, Mrs S A Salisbury, Mrs J Neale, A C M Neale, B Neale, Dr R P Howard, J Neale, Mrs D Neale, Mrs J Gillespie, G Gillespie, E Horrocks, Mrs C Horrocks, Mrs J K Walmsley & A Walmsley
Most recently 7th of 10 at Mackay Mdn on September 12 over 1100m, 5 len behind Chiaro Di Luna carrying 57kg at $4.20. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 21 over 1100m, 9 len behind Pride Of Venus with 53.5kg at $11. Should go better today.
5
NIKKI OLZARD
Royal Blue, Lime Green Checks, White Sleeves And Cap
9 5x985 ATLANTIC LACE
BRENDON NEWPORT
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs A Robbins
Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run second last in a small field at Charleville Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1100m, 18 len behind Triscay's War Pass with 58.5kg at $3.90. The start before that 8th of 10 at Warwick Mdn Cl1-Sw on August 6 over 800m, slow going 5.5 len behind Lady Zaydi carrying 55kg at $101. Others preferred.
10
SARAH ROBBINS
Purple, Gold Star, Black Crossed Sashes And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Black Stripe Cap, Gold Stars
10 4x582 SEWN UP
DARRYL GARDINER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D O Rethamel
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Bundaberg Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1212m, 8 len behind Duke Of Lancaster with 55.5kg at $8. Before that 8th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 21 over 1100m, 11 len behind Pride Of Venus with 56.5kg at $51. Hard to see her troubling the top chances.
9
TAHLIA FENLON
Navy Blue, Orange Sleeves, Navy Blue Diamonds, Navy Blue Cap, Orange Diamond