Rockhampton   12 Jul 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

REES R & SYDNEY JONES SOLICITORS Maiden Handicap 1300m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: Out 2.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.57).  

Only a moderate early tempo with no recognised leaders taking part. Former Victorian IRRESISTIBLE FORCE (3) has shown improvement in both local runs and will strip fitter third-up from the break. Stanley sticks in the stirrups and should be right there when the whips are cracking. MONDAY CHOICE (5) has placed two from three around this circuit and looks to be nearing a maiden victory. Has to be included. HOLY CROWN (8) has finished runner-up in two of three this preparation and gets some weight off with the claim. Top-three candidate. Former Godolphin galloper EFFEMINATE (9) has been thereabouts in both runs this campaign and may trouble the judge. BUTE MOVES (1) strips fitter second-up from the spell and can play a role in the outcome. SUGGESTED PLAY: Irresistible Force to shed the maiden tag.
1 746x7 BUTE MOVES
NATALIE MCCALL
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss T L Hansen, Platinum Bloodstock, C A McDonald, B Gray, N A Marshall, Mrs J Doyle-Brown, A Brown, Mrs J M Aumann, Mrs L F Bourke, H J Gillen, The Amazing Ten, Mrs J Severn, Mrs C Chapman, Miss A Wolfenden, A W Vickers, B J Fitzpatrick, F Valeri, B J Parkes, T Hinton & G J Wootton
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn on June 30 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Flying Maple with 58.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Pivotal Lad with 58kg at $8.50. Worth another chance.
8
SAMANTHA COLLETT
BLUE, SKY BLUE DIAGONAL STRIPES, DIAGONAL STRIPED SLEEVES , SEAMS CAP
2 x69x0 HEROIC OSCAR
MATT KROPP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J P Wagstaff
Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 11 at Roma on June 22 over 1000m, 14 len behind Ablett with 60kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Gold Coast Poly 3yo Mdn on December 2 over 1100m, 14 len behind She Is All Magic with 59.5kg at $101. Fitter but must improve sharply.
2
LESLIE TILLEY
BLUE, WHITE VEE AND SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP
3 36x52 IRRESISTIBLE FORCE
CLINTON TAYLOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S Austen
Third-up and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 12 at Thangool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 800m, 4 len behind Je Suis Fabuleux with 59.5kg at $1.30. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Mackay Mdn on July 4 over 1100m, 4 len behind Gold Academy carrying 59.5kg at $2. Should be right in the finish.
13
JUSTIN P STANLEY
BLACK, WHITE HORSESHOE, CHECKED SLEEVES, WHITE CAPRI
4 LATIN LOVE
ROBERT STENHOUSE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Daandine Pastoral Co Pty Ltd
Mare by Sebring on debut. Half-sister to five-time winner and Listed performed Burning Bell. Dam was a Listed winner. Trial form indicates she's up to a solid debut. Was runner-up in a trial at Rockhampton on June 17 over 900m. Keep safe.
9
C MC IVER
Maroon, White Fleur De Lys, Yellow Sleeves And Cap, Maroon Seams
5 43x2 MONDAY CHOICE
KRIS HANSEN
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
F C Noffke
Second run back. First-up after eight months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn on June 30 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Flying Maple carrying 58.5kg at $3. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn on November 10 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Mount Margaret with 56.5kg at $4.50. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
4
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Dark Green, Yellow Maltese Cross
6 x87x6 PHANTOM FLIGHT
JIM LEWIS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J F Lewis, C R Lewis & M J Lewis
Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn on June 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Flying Maple carrying 59.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Gosford Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Investment with 58.5kg at $67. Unlikely to threaten.
11
JACKSON MURPHY
Blue, White Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap
7 3253 SILVERADO MISS
KEVIN J MILLER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
S A Flanagan, Miss P L Corfield, Mrs E J D Anderson, G A M Maynard, Ms A Maynard, Ms S Holland, Mrs C E Collinson, D W Collinson, Coolmirob Racing (Mgr: C G O'Brien) & Bill Reid Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: W F Reid)
SCRATCHED.
2
Purple, Orange five Stars
8 8x202 HOLY CROWN
KALE SINCLAIR
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
C Stewart, P Casey, C Muller & L Muller
At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on June 30 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind City Playboy with 58.5kg at $3.50. Before that 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. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
5
CODY COLLIS
Turquoise, White Lightning Bolt, Purple SLEEVES
9 47x35 EFFEMINATE
JARED WEHLOW
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J L Wehlow, L J Gorman, G King, D Ridge, B Dodson & Bookie Busters
Third-up. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Townsville Mdn on June 8 over 1000m, slow going 1.2 len behind Tsunami Force with 58kg at $2. Second-up 5th of 11 at Mackay Mdn on July 4 over 1100m, 8 len behind Gold Academy with 58kg at $15. Racing well. Has strong claims.
10
S CORMACK
BLACK, RED BANDS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK CAP
10 53072 GO GIRL GO
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy)
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Gatton Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1400m, long-neck behind Storm Dreamer with 56.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 7th of 10 at Doomben F&M Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Moonfleet with 58kg at $19. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
7
ANGELA JONES
Maroon, Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
11 8554x MR GREY
WILLIAM WEEKS
5YO  GR/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
W C Weeks & Mrs M J Weeks
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at this track Mdn February 9 over 1600m, 8 len behind Soften It Up with 56.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Yeppoon Mdn-Sw September 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Luvin' Our Grace with 54.5kg at $6.50. Doesn't appeal.
6
W G SATHERLEY
DARK GREEN, GOLD SLEEVES, DARK GREEN ARMBANDS, CAP, GOLD QUARTERS
12 45585 JUKE BOX JIMMY
KERROD SMYTH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs G J Smyth
Most recently eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track Mdn on June 30 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind City Playboy carrying 55kg at $17. The run before that 8th of 14 at Mackay Mdn-Sw on June 18 over 1560m, 7 len behind Cumin Spinner carrying 58.5kg at $26. Tough assignment.
14
JAKE BAYLISS
SILVER, MAROON QUARTERS, QUARTERED CAP
13 65493 GREEN PARK
RODNEY HAY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R T Hay
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn on June 30 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind City Playboy carrying 55.5kg at $19. The run before that 9th of 12 at Gatton Mdn on June 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Irish Gypsy with 54.5kg at $26. Recent form not good enough.
3
BRENDAN NEWPORT
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
14 0x79 ICE BLIZZARD
LIAM BIRCHLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
S L Ware & T K Brown
Third-up. Resuming second last of 8 at Toowoomba 2yo Mdn on May 25 over 870m, 11 len behind Purosangue with 56kg at $26. Second-up 9th of 11 at Kilcoy Mdn on June 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Bovidae with 54.5kg at $26. Fully tested on her recent run.
12
ROBBIE DOLAN
blue, yellow hoops,blue sleeves,yellow STRIPE,red CAP
15 9x875 KING ALE
F E SMITH
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs K M Smith, M W Ison, P C Dingle & A G C Little
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Alpha 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1200m, 4 len behind Shoalwater Bay carrying 60kg at $10. The run before that 7th of 12 at Thangool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Je Suis Fabuleux carrying 59kg at $51. Draws the inside but looks tested.
1
MELEA CASTLE
Red, White Stripes, Yellow Sleeves And Cap