Rockhampton   30 Jun 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

ROCKY SIGHT AND SOUND Maiden Handicap 1400m

Track: SOFT7   Clouds (Max: 24)   Rail: Out 0.5m Entire. (Pent: 6.14).  

Moderate tempo expected with Super Rooster likely to find the front over Green Park and Juke Box Jimmy. SUPER ROOSTER (10) has had a few chances but has placed at his past three outings and looks to be nearing that elusive maiden victory. Drawn to get across easily from gate two and should be right there when the whips are cracking. KLONDIKE STRIKE (8) has been thereabouts in both runs this campaign and will be near his peak now third-up from the spell. Stanley sticks in the irons and can play a role in the outcome. Former Victorian CITY PLAYBOY (3) has been in the mix in both local outings and strikes a winnable contest here. Top-three candidate. HOLY CROWN (4) was a touch plain at the latest effort but go on the good runner-up finish here when resuming. Worth another chance. SPIRIT OF HEATH (2) next best with Wiggins on top. SUGGESTED PLAY: Super Rooster to break through.
1 78 DAWSON DROVER
TOM F SMITH
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
J G Howard, S A Nobbs & R J Byriel
Third race start today. At debut, 7th of 11 at Mackay Mdn on June 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Excite Choo with 59.5kg at $14. Second-up 8th of 11 at Mackay 3yo Mdn on June 18 over 1300m, 9 len behind Sailor's Rum carrying 56.5kg at $41. Favour others.
3
ASHLEY BUTLER
Light Blue, Red Diamonds
2 x8358 SPIRIT OF HEATH
GEORGE CARPENTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J H Manzelmann
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn on June 22 over 1540m, 5.5 len behind Cherbourg with 58.5kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 9 at Warwick Mdn on May 21 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Time For Jack carrying 58kg at $12. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
6
R WIGGINS
WHITE, NAVY BLUE STRIPES, HOOPED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, NAVY STAR CAP
3 38x54 CITY PLAYBOY
JARED WEHLOW
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
M Gudinski, P D Davies & C G Jackson
Third-up today. Resuming from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Mackay 3yo Mdn on May 27 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Our Benefit with 58kg at $11. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Mackay 3yo Mdn on June 18 over 1300m, 6 len behind Sailor's Rum with 56.5kg at $7. Racing well. Top prospects.
10
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Black, Red Diamonds, White Sleeves, Purple CAP
4 78x20 HOLY CROWN
KALE SINCLAIR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
C Stewart, P Casey, C Muller & L Muller
Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on May 23 over 1100m, slow going long-neck behind Scribble with 56.5kg at $6.50. Second-up 11th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Incessant with 56kg at $26. No threat last time out but this suits.
7
W G SATHERLEY
Turquoise, White Lightning Bolt, Purple SLEEVES
5 x4558 JUKE BOX JIMMY
KERROD SMYTH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs G J Smyth
Last start 8th of 14 at Mackay Mdn-Sw on June 18 over 1560m, 7 len behind Cumin Spinner carrying 58.5kg at $26. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track Mdn on May 31 over 1500m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Naheightkay with 55.5kg at $8.50. Forward showing expected.
8
CODY COLLIS
SILVER, MAROON QUARTERS, QUARTERED CAP
6 x6549 GREEN PARK
RODNEY HAY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
R T Hay
Last start 9th of 12 at Gatton Mdn on June 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Irish Gypsy with 54.5kg at $26. The run before that 4th of 11 at Thangool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Diamond Sky carrying 57kg at $11. Fully tested on her recent run.
5
MS T CHAMBERS
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
7 63875 ATLANTIC LACE
BRENDON NEWPORT
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs A Robbins
Last start 5th of 11 at Barcaldine 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Jamaican carrying 58.5kg at $26. The run before that got back early 7th of 10 at this track Mdn on May 23 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Scribble with 55kg at $101. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
9
BRENDAN NEWPORT
BLACK, RED AND WHITE HORSE HEAD AND FLAMES, BLACK SLEEVES, RED FLAMES ON SLEEVES, RED CAP
8 x0x56 KLONDIKE STRIKE
CLINTON TAYLOR
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
S Austen
Third-up and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 11 at Thangool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Diamond Sky with 59.5kg at $4. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at Mackay Mdn-Sw on June 18 over 1560m, 6 len behind Cumin Spinner carrying 58.5kg at $12. Expected to go very well.
4
JUSTIN P STANLEY
BLACK, WHITE HORSESHOE, CHECKED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
9 67560 QUEENBEEL
JOHN MANZELMANN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J H Manzelmann
At the latest run 12th of 14 at Mackay Mdn-Sw on June 18 over 1560m, 14 len behind Cumin Spinner with 56.5kg at $81. Before that 6th of 8 at Bowen 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Carveti with 57.5kg at $5. Hard to make a case today.
1
SAMANTHA COLLETT
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star and Cap
10 74323 SUPER ROOSTER
C G RUSSELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Rowe Ireland Racing (Mgr: M J Rowe), Panels (Mgr: P M Bruekers) & Cans In The Fan Racing (Mgr: C J Hayes)
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track Mdn on May 31 over 1500m, slow going 7 len behind Naheightkay with 52.5kg at $2.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Mont Royal with 57kg at $3.80. Sure to be right there at the business end.
2
TAHLIA FENLON
BROWN, EMERALD GREEN FOUR LEAF CLOVER, SLEEVES AND CAP