Rockhampton 18 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE RJC BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1400m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 31) Rail: +7.5 metres Entire Course.. (Pent: 5.84) |
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Good tempo expected with Mr Grey, Flyball and Fancy Legend rolling forward. JAY BEE ELL (4) was back to his best last start when closing strongly to arrive just in time to score by a bob here. Boasts a strong record here and can keep the momentum rolling. HE'S THE ONE (3) hasn't won for a long time but is knocking on the door. Has peaks that measure up but will likely be coming from the back. Watch for him charging late. SMASHING ROSIE (6) made light work of her rivals here last start. Backs up quickly and while she's yet to have success over this journey, she will appreciate the added trip jumping from the wide alley. 3kg claimer gets her in well. Is another one to watch for late in the piece. EL FORTRESS (2) has returned in good order this prep and should be hitting his straps on the quick back-up. Is another that's drawn poorly though so will need some luck. SUGGESTED PLAY: Jay Bee Ell gets the nod.
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FIOREEN
KEVIN J MILLER 5YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG B A Scott Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 September 20 over 2250m, 8 len behind Whatsanamegeorge with 56kg at $6. When resuming last campaign seventh of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 June 28 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Streetcar Apollo with 56.5kg at $12. Expecting a bright return. |
15 JUSTIN HUXTABLE |
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| 2 | 2x212 |
EL FORTRESS
JAMIE MCCONACHY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C J Bloomfield, J E McConachy, C Hughes, M P Heming, Mrs D J Heming, B R Williams, Mrs J M Williams, Mrs H M Sanders, H M Sanders, T M Simpson, P J Noonan, Mrs B I Noonan, D J Masters, A J Ganter, C M Persson, D J Horstman, Mrs M Horstman & J Kerr Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Bm55 on December 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Smashing Rosie carrying 59kg at $2. Before that favourite; won by 1.2 len at Mackay Mdn November 21 over 1200m defeating Skilful Artist with 60kg at $2. Likely to feature again. |
13 C MC IVER |
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| 3 | 02342 |
HE'S THE ONE
SHAUN QUIGLEY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs S D Quigley Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Mackay Cl3-Sw on December 6 over 1560m, 0.6 len behind Southaven carrying 57kg at $5.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm55 on November 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Bold Hussar with 59kg at $31. Winning chance. |
9 JASON TAYLOR |
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| 4 | 42631 |
JAY BEE ELL
MARK BARNHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M Barnham Recent form sound. Most recently won by a nose at this track Bm55 November 28 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Southaven carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 10 at this track Bm55 on November 14 over 1400m, slow going head behind Bold Hussar carrying 56.5kg at $17. Draws well and another big run is in store. |
4 ADAM SEWELL |
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| 5 | 14436 |
PEAKING TOM
JESSICA KUHN 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Whyte Racing (Mgr: D R Whyte), Mr C Green, Mrs J Whyte & Mr J Kuhn Comes off a 45 day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at this track Cl3 on November 3 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Darling Clementine with 55kg at $9.50. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Cl2 on October 18 over 1600m, slow going 0.9 len behind Citiroc with 57kg at $8. Rates highly on best form so he can turn things around. |
2 AIDAN HOLT |
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| 6 | 70331 |
SMASHING ROSIE
TONI SCHOFIELD 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG Mrs T J Schofield, D J Hall, Mrs M A Hall, R B Davis, N J Schofield & Miss A R Finlay Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track Bm55 December 9 over 1200m defeating El Fortress carrying 53.5kg at $2.70. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Mackay Bm55 on November 21 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Answering carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Sure to prove hard to beat again. |
16 MADDIE MANKELOW |
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| 7 | 49617 |
THE PUBLICAN
DARRYL JOHNSTON 4YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG L D Wanless Most recently 7th of 12 at Thangool Bm55 on November 29 over 1600m, 6 len behind Mishani Reactor carrying 56.5kg at $8. The run before that won by 0.6 len at Mackay Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1560m defeating Supeedo Gonzales with 58.5kg at $2. Others preferred. |
6 JAI WILLIAMS |
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| 8 | 57300 |
AIDENABET
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J J Manzelmann Dual acceptor. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Mackay Bm55 on December 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Deferential with 56kg at $51. The run before that ran last of 10 at Mackay 0 - 65 on November 21 over 1300m, 10 len behind Northumbria carrying 54.5kg at $41. Not keen on his chances. |
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| 9 | 75667 |
BELLE'S BOY
LEAONIE HORSTMAN 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs L J Horstman & Ms L D Horstman Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track Bm55 on November 14 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Bold Hussar carrying 57kg at $20. Before that second last of 7 at Mackay 0 - 65 on November 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Sennaprost carrying 54kg at $19. Will need to do a lot more. |
14 TOM ORR |
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| 10 | 21550 |
GRUMPYWANTSATISSUE
JESSICA KUHN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C Green At the latest run ran last of 12 at Thangool Bm55 on November 29 over 1600m, 19 len behind Mishani Reactor with 58kg at $6. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track 0 - 55 on November 3 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Native Bee carrying 56.5kg at $5. Prepared to overlook. |
1 JACKSON MURPHY |
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| 11 | 25x54 |
MR GREY
WARWICK SATHERLEY 6YO GR/BR GELDING 56.0KG W C Weeks & Mrs M J Weeks Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last in a small field at this track Bm55 on November 4 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Presszora with 56.5kg at $5.50. Last start 4th of 9 at this track 0 - 55 on November 28 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Santorini Summer with 56.5kg at $3. Sure to prove hard to beat. |
12 W G SATHERLEY |
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| 12 | 8x841 |
CASCIA
DARRYL JOHNSTON 3YO BR/BL FILLY 55.0KG R T Hay Racing well recently. Most recently won by 1.4 len at Mackay 3yo Mdn-Sw December 6 over 1300m defeating Yorokobi carrying 56kg at $7. The run before that 4th of 10 at Mackay Mdn on November 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind El Fortress with 54.5kg at $31. Heading the right way and should measure up again. |
10 S CORMACK |
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| 13 | 32535 |
FLYBALL
DARRYL JOHNSTON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG D M Johnston, E D Summers & Ms C A Johnston Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Thangool Bm55 on November 29 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Mishani Reactor carrying 56.5kg at $10. Before that 3rd in a small field at Mackay Bm60 on November 21 over 1800m, 6 len behind Biker with 54kg at $8.50. Will need to do a bit more. |
5 MS N SUMMERS |
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| 14 | 67065 |
MAKING HISTORY
TIM COOK 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG L D Wanless Last start 5th of 9 at this track Bm55 on December 9 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Smashing Rosie with 53.5kg at $21. The race before that from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track 0 - 55 on November 28 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Santorini Summer with 55kg at $19. Can't tip off that performance. |
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FANCY LEGEND
LEAONIE HORSTMAN 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Ms L D Horstman Last start second last of 12 at Thangool Bm55 on November 29 over 1600m, 9 len behind Mishani Reactor with 55kg at $16. The start before that 7th of 9 at Emerald Bm50 on November 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind I'm Stellar with 56kg at $21. Prepared to risk. |
11 AMY GRAHAM |
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| 16 | x5676 |
OUR HEART THROB
TIM COOK 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Miss A M Cook, D M Cook, P Shackleton, S R Beatson, C R Shackleton, Mrs L F McIntosh, G Phillips, S R Phillips & B Phillips Last start 6th of 9 at this track Bm55 on December 9 over 1200m, 5 len behind Smashing Rosie with 52kg at $9.50. The run before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at this track Bm55 on October 9 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Darling Clementine carrying 55kg at $9.50. Won't find this easy. |
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STORMTROOPER
BRENDON NEWPORT 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs A Robbins & B T Sturgess Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 9 at this track Bm55 on December 9 over 1200m, 8 len behind Smashing Rosie with 54kg at $51. The race before that couldn't go on with it; 10th of 14 at Inverell Battlercup on November 22 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Knowitall Frank carrying 56kg at $21. Not going well and is likely to struggle. |
3 BRENDAN NEWPORT |
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