Mackay   26 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

LADBROKE IT! Maiden Handicap 1560m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 27)   Rail: True. (Pent: 4.8).  

Prideofthebigfish has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. ISLE EIGHT (1) has threatened at Rockhampton her last two and was a short-priced favourite the latest. Has a 2kg claim and can go one better. MASTER RICH (3) was back on track narrowly missing here. Didn't handle the track this trip the one prior and expect him to run it right out today. BANKONAJET (6) finally has a low barrier and goes into the trifecta. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Isle Eight.
1 7722 ISLE EIGHT
KERROD SMYTH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
F C Noffke
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at Rockhampton Mdn on March 26 over 1500m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Young Henry carrying 58kg at $2.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Rockhampton Mdn on March 16 over 1400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Sir Grace carrying 56kg at $11. Go close.
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LACHLAN OVERALL
DARK GREEN, YELLOW MALTESE CROSS AND CAP
2 496 PRIDEOFTHEBIGFISH
JOHN MANZELMANN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs D Skilton & L N Tinkler
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Cairns Mdn on April 22 over 1400m, slow going 26 len behind Cyber Jam with 60kg at $9.50. The race before that struggled in the run home; 9th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 8 len behind Masonry Man with 58.5kg at $15. Capable of more than he showed last time.
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GABRIELLE SEMMENS
Blue, White Sash, Red And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
3 23592 MASTER RICH
ADAM BRISKEY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Hunsley, S A J Steinhardt, J D P Whelan, C L MacDonald, Ms T Sheridan, A Briskey & K J Halter
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, neck behind Masonry Man with 58.5kg at $5.50. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 9 at Rockhampton Mdn on March 26 over 1500m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Young Henry carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
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JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Black, Purple Checks, White Stars Sleeves, White Cap, Black Stars
4 96008 SMOKIN' RUBI
JOAO CAMPEAO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J M Serra campeao, Miss K M morrow
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind Masonry Man carrying 57kg at $101. The start before that 10th of 13 at this track Mdn on March 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Let's Roll carrying 56kg at $101. Hard to envisage a win today.
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JACKSON MURPHY
Red, White Seams, White Sleeves, Red Seams, Red Cap, White Seams
5 7466 NAHEIGHTKAY
JENNIFER HATFIELD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs M A Thomas & T T Kugis
Dual acceptor. Most recently got back early 6th of 9 at Townsville Mdn on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Eyes Are Lion carrying 60kg at $13. The race before that 6th of 13 at this track Mdn on March 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Let's Roll with 56.5kg at $9.50. Passing here.
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Red, Royal Blue Fleur De Lys And Sleeves, Red Fleur De Lys, Quartered Cap
6 63343 BANKONAJET
BILL TRIMBLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms B D Trimble
Form hard to fault. Resumes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Rockhampton Mdn on March 26 over 1500m, in the wet; 6 len behind Young Henry carrying 56.5kg at $13. The start before that 4th of 10 at Rockhampton Mdn on March 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sir Grace carrying 56.5kg at $21. Well drawn and consider.
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MS T CHAMBERS
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Fleur De Lys, Hooped Sleeves, Blue CAP
7 35276 KAISA
KAT HALL
5YO  GR/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Race Sell AU NZ (Mgr: A J W Tutty)
Last start 6th of 9 at Townsville Mdn on April 23 over 1400m, slow going 19 len behind Sea Of Cortez with 56kg at $3.50. Before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind Masonry Man carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
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S SHEARGOLD
Purple, Lime Green Chevrons, Checked Sleeves, Quartered CAP
8 58x69 MANSOURI
GLENDA BELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S J Bryce, W R Austin, M G Austin & K Austin
Third-up today. Resumes off a 41 day letup. First-up 6th of 9 at Thangool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1300m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Steaming Sun with 57.5kg at $16. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Rockhampton Mdn on March 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Sir Grace carrying 56.5kg at $51. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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A LAYT
Green, Yellow Stripes, Blue Sleeves And Cap
9 x0676 GOGGLEBOX
TRACY SIMMONS
5YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
T L Simmons, J D Manzelmann, M Sander, K Sander, L Pearce & K Green
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Masonry Man carrying 56.5kg at $51. Before that 7th of 13 at this track Mdn on March 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Let's Roll with 55.5kg at $26. Likely to find this a bit tough.
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C WHITELEY
Dark Blue, Light Blue Yoke And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 90940 FRESH START
DAVID MICALLEF
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
D P Micallef, Mrs K T Geaney & D M Jones
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 10 len behind Masonry Man carrying 58.5kg at $151. The start before that ran last in a small field at Rockhampton Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Jenni Swenesee carrying 58.5kg at $26. The 1.5kg claim won't be enough to put him into contention.
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MS C JOKIC
WHITE, BLUE SASH AND ARMBANDS