Rockhampton   14 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

GREAT NORTHERN Maiden Plate (QTIS bonuses applicable 2&3YO's only) 1050m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 29)   Rail: +5m Entire. (Pent: 5.78)  

Kamala is expected to lead at a strong tempo. SCIALLA (10) is facing the starter for the first time but has shown a stack of ability at the trials and won't need to be a superstar to be competitive against this lot. Gets in well at the weights with the claim and can run a big race on debut. AUTUMN GALE (3) was well in the betting first time at the races but just ran into a couple better on that occasion. Where there's smoke there's fire and can improve enough to take this out. MILK MAID (8) has placed two from two over this track and trip and will strip fitter second-up from the break. In the mix. Former Victorian SAN JUAN (2) was heavily supported when having his first run for the new stable but let backers down when finishing fifth. Can feature despite the sticky draw. CRAIGLEA MONNIE (11) rounds out the selections. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Scialla.
1 7x6x6 PROVISEUR
KERROD SMYTH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G J Smyth
Having second run back today. Last outing eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track Mdn on February 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Badlifedecision carrying 56.5kg at $16. At only start last preparation 6th of 9 at Hawkesbury 4yo+ Mdn on November 27 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Pentagon carrying 58kg at $9. Strips fitter now and should be in the mix.
1
MS S TIERNEY
Silver, Maroon Quarters, Quartered Cap
2 375x SAN JUAN
JAMIE MCCONACHY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
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
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at this track Mdn October 3 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Sheeza Fling carrying 59.5kg at $1.65. On debut third of 13 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw August 1 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Expulsion with 59.5kg at $51. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
10
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
White, Blue Stars, Red Sleeves, White Cap With Blue And Red Stars
3 3 AUTUMN GALE
JAMIE MCCONACHY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
K M Sparrow, J W Sparrow, Mrs S M Sparrow & B J Sparrow
Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn on February 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Badlifedecision with 58.5kg at $3.50. Worth following.
8
C MC IVER
Pink, Black Sash
4 33640 SHE'S GOT IT
TIM COOK
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
L D Wanless
Most recently second last of 12 at Thangool Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 800m, 6 len behind Make It Better carrying 56kg at $3.80. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 5 over 1050m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Ready Marea with 56.5kg at $9.50. Maybe a place.
3
GABRIELLE SEMMENS
Gold, Green Stars, Stars On Sleeves, Gold Cap, Green Stars
5 SILVERTAIL
DARRYL JOHNSTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
S A A Andrews
First starter. Four-year-old mare by D'argento out of Shezalago AUD $25,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale) purchase. Half-sister to four-time winner and Group 3 placed Heza Jetsetter. Dam was unraced. At the most recent trial finished fourth on February 25 at Rockhampton over 1000m. Doesn't shape as a strong winning hope today.
4
Gold, Green Stars, Stars On Sleeves, Gold Cap, Green Stars
6 30745 WHENHARRY METELSIE
MICHAEL & CHRISTINE DORE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Graceville Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B Hall)
At the latest run faded in the straight 5th of 9 at this track Mdn on February 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Badlifedecision carrying 54kg at $15. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Emerald 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Mariko with 55.5kg at $21. Tested again.
9
AMY GRAHAM
White, Gold Sash, Gold Cap
7 737x3 EMBEZZLES
KEVIN J MILLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs M A Symons, A K Symons & K J Miller
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 12 at Thangool Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 800m, 1.4 len behind Make It Better with 56.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at this track 3yo Mdn on August 28 over 1050m, slow going 8 len behind Borus' Legacy with 54.5kg at $19. Harder here though and is unlikely to threaten.
10
Orange, 4 Purple Stars, Purple Sleeves, Orange Stars
8 927x4 MILK MAID
RICKY VALE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
B S Green, D L Richardson, D L Hodge, B J Fenlon & D J Green
Second-up. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Mackay 3yo Mdn on February 13 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Faraway Downs carrying 57kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at this track 2yo Mdn on July 4 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Starvecchio with 56.5kg at $13. Expected to go well again.
4
W G SATHERLEY
Lime Green, Cerise Crown, Crowns On Sleeves, Cerise Cap
9 7x PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE
ALISHA TAYLOR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
G A Mcleod, D M Hethorn, C T Pendreigh, K M Ryan, Mrs S Mccahill, B J Mccahill & T Huston
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn on August 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Dubble Hussle carrying 58.5kg at $5. Doesn't bring the right form to the table.
5
ADAM SEWELL
Black, Red Band, Red armbands, Black Cap
10 SCIALLA
GARNETT TAYLOR
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs K Taylor
Three-year-old filly making debut by Spieth out of La Dolce Vita. Dam was a winner of four races and Listed placed. Won a barrier trial over 850m at Sunshine Coast Inner Track on February 3. Following that was second in a 1000m barrier trial on March 5 at Sunshine Coast Inner Track. Has a nice gate and should be primed for a big debut run.
3
LEAH MARTYN
White, Red V, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 72247 CRAIGLEA MONNIE
KRYSTLE JOHNSTON
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Miss K J E Johnston
Last start 7th of 12 at Thangool Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 800m, 5 len behind Make It Better with 55kg at $3. The start before that 4th in a small field at Ipswich 2yo Hcp on February 20 over 800m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sun Sister carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Rates highly and should be in the mix.
7
MS N SUMMERS
Blue, White Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves
12 6x SAY IT LOUD
CLINTON TAYLOR
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S Morgan
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 6th of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn on November 8 2024 over 1050m, 4.5 len behind Dubious Love with 58kg at $3. Resumes after a recent trial win. Can improve so not to be underestimated.
6
NIKKI OLZARD
Navy Blue, Hot Pink Horseshoe, White Sleeves, White Cap, Hot Pink Horseshoes
13 8x60 KAMALA
ALAN JONES
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
B W Watts & C E Watts
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 10 at Thangool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 800m, 6 len behind Subsidise carrying 56kg at $8. Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Thangool Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 800m, 6 len behind Make It Better with 53.5kg at $51. Must lift.
2
Brown, Gold Spots, Green Sleeves And Cap