Rockhampton 18 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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TAB QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1050m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 31) Rail: +7.5 metres Entire Course.. (Pent: 5.84) |
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Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. BALKAN MELODY (5) is a two-year-old filly by Perast on debut. Looks a definite chance to take this out based on two nice trial wins. WASABI BARBIE (8) was well-fancied last time out but could only manage second over this track and trip last time. Strips fitter and is drawn to get all the favours. Can go one better. TAUTARA (4) is a son of The Odyssey also having his first start. Fitter for a recent trial when ridden by Tom Orr who stays aboard, sticking on soundly behind Balkan Melody. Worth consideration. BIG BARRY (1) is a Glenfiddich gelding on debut for the Hatfield camp. Readied with a quiet Mackay trial. Keeping safe in exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Balkan Melody gets the nod.
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BIG BARRY
JENNIFER HATFIELD 2YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas) First starter. Two-year-old gelding by Glenfiddich out of Lucky Romance. At the most recent trial finished fifth on November 21 at Mackay over 1050m. Cannot be underestimated. |
3 S CORMACK |
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GOOD ONE CECIL
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 2YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas) Jumped at big odds at debut, settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track 2yo Hcp on December 9 over 1050m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Swift Dragon with 57kg at $26. Jumps from out wide and prepared to overlook. |
5 NIKKI OLZARD |
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SNAPPEN
LACHIE MANZELMANN 2YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG J H Manzelmann & R A Luck Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 9 at Mackay 2yo Hcp on November 21 over 1050m, 22 len behind Better Blitzem carrying 55kg at $91. Prefer to see him do a bit more. |
6 ADAM SEWELL |
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TAUTARA
STEPHEN RUNDLE 2YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L Anderson First starter by The Odyssey out of Jettara. Trialled once on December 10 at Rockhampton when second over 1000m. Apprentice aboard. Worth considering. |
2 TOM ORR |
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BALKAN MELODY
JAMIE MCCONACHY 2YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Graceville Thoroughbreds(Mgr Hall) Two-year-old filly making debut by Perast out of Emily's Song. Won a trial over 1000m at Rockhampton on December 10. Makes debut on home track and is sure to be highly competitive despite a difficult gate. |
4 C MC IVER |
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FELIPITY
JENNIFER HATFIELD 2YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG Was at very long odds at debut, 5th of 10 at this track 2yo Hcp on December 9 over 1050m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Swift Dragon with 57kg at $61. Would have to improve significantly on what we've seen to play a role here. |
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SCARLENA
GEORGINA HOLT 2YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG J P Davies & D H Driscoll First starter by Dubious out of Smug Satisfaction. Ran third in Townsville trial over 850m December 13. Barrier an advantage. SCRATCHED. |
3 JACKSON MURPHY |
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WASABI BARBIE
TOM F SMITH 2YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG J C Beak Third race start today. At debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Mackay 2yo Hcp on November 21 over 1050m, 1.5 len behind Better Blitzem carrying 55kg at $7.50. Second-up rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at this track 2yo Hcp on December 9 over 1050m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Swift Dragon with 57.5kg at $1.45. Brings the right form to the table. Has strong claims. |
1 TAHLIA FENLON |
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TIGER ROCKET
JADE DOOLAN 2YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J E Doolan Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, got back early 5th of 9 at Mackay 2yo Hcp on November 21 over 1050m, 15 len behind Better Blitzem carrying 55kg at $41. Second-up 7th of 10 at this track 2yo Hcp on December 9 over 1050m, slow going 13 len behind Swift Dragon with 56kg at $71. Will struggle. |
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