Mackay 02 Jul 2026
GOING: S(5)
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SKY RACING OPEN Handicap 1560m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 22) Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.40) |
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Moderate pace from Raetihi taking it up with Exodas and Our Missile on his back. JOURNALISM (3) has been racing in great heart with two wins on end followed by recent back-to-back placings, the latest a second over 1609m at Townsville. Has his share of talent and will prove hard to beat in this suitable race. EXODAS (6) steps up in trip after scoring last time by half a length over 1300m at this track on June 23. Significant weight drop this time so another big run is on the cards. OUR MISSILE (8) scored last start at Clermont to make it five wins and three placings from eight starts this campaign. Should be involved again on that sort of form. The well-related TURBEAU (2) (half to G3 winner and 2xG2 placed Thames Court) drifted back and never threatened when seventh last start over 1400m at Townsville. Best figures measure up nicely and has solid top-three prospects. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 3,6,8,2.
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ACROPHOBIC
JENNIFER HATFIELD 8YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas) Last start from last on the turn ran second last of 7 at Townsville Hcp on June 22 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Prince Akeem with 60.5kg at $14. Before that ran second last of 11 at this track Hcp on June 11 over 1050m, 9 len behind Red Hot Lizzie carrying 61kg at $17. Likely to find this out of reach. |
3 EMMA SIMSIR |
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| 2 | x4557 |
TURBEAU
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 9YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Half-brother to Group 3 winner and dual-Group 2 placed Thames Court. Last start ran last of 7 at Townsville Hcp on June 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Prince Akeem carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at Townsville Hcp on June 6 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Odegaard with 59kg at $5.50. Capable of a lot more; worth another chance. |
2 R WIGGINS |
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| 3 | 01122 |
JOURNALISM
LACHIE MANZELMANN 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J H Manzelmann Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Townsville Hcp on June 16 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Going Nuclear carrying 56kg at $8. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track Amateur Cup on May 23 over 1800m, 2 len behind Smart Legend with 55kg at $5.50. Rates highly. Right in contention. |
5 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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| 4 | 31550 |
RAETIHI
LACHIE MANZELMANN 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J H Manzelmann Most recently 12th of 16 at Eagle Farm Botb Final on June 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Roll Up with 52kg at $41. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track Hcp on June 11 over 1050m, 1.75 len behind Red Hot Lizzie carrying 54kg at $21. This is easier and is worth another chance. |
7 MS C JOKIC |
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| 5 | 06x78 |
THE DRILLER
LACHIE MANZELMANN 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J H Manzelmann & I J Corazzol Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 7 at Thangool Bm60 on June 1 over 800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Cochrane carrying 65.5kg at $41. Last start ran second last of 9 at Clermont Hcp on June 20 over 1400m, 12 len behind Our Missile carrying 57kg at $8. Struggling of late and prepared to risk. |
6 N THOMAS |
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| 6 | 51611 |
EXODAS
LACHIE MANZELMANN 3YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG J H Manzelmann Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track 3yo Hcp June 23 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Innovader with 61kg at $1.30. The race before that favourite; won by 4.5 len at this track 3yo Qlty Hcp June 11 over 1300m defeating Scialla carrying 56.5kg at $9. Key runner in this line-up. |
4 TAHLIA FENLON |
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| 7 | 11x89 |
THE PENSKE FILE
JENNIFER HATFIELD 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Miss J M Hatfield Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran second last of 9 at this track Hcp on May 23 over 1300m, 6 len behind Obligated with 55kg at $51. Second run from a spell 9th of 14 at Townsville Hcp on June 16 over 1609m, 4 len behind Going Nuclear with 55kg at $71. Outclassed. |
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| 8 | 21111 |
OUR MISSILE
LACHIE MANZELMANN 4YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG J H Manzelmann Most recently favourite; won by 1.0 len at Clermont Hcp June 20 over 1400m defeating Zipitalist with 55kg at $3.40. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at this track Cl4 May 23 over 1300m defeating Determination carrying 57kg at $3.30. Finds a nice race and is likely to run well. |
1 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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