Rockhampton   30 May 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALLAGHAN PARK Maiden Handicap 1600m

Track: HVY9   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: +6.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.81)  

Many of these have the speed to be prominent so a genuine tempo is anticipated. BOOM CRUSHER (1) brings three narrow defeats and was good the latest for the new barn. He deserves to break through. HE'S POPLAR (2) comes out of the same contest and just missed a place. Peaks and Wiggins rides, replacing the apprentice. Draws low today, and the step up to the mile will suit. Will go close. CHECK ONE TWO (3) was expected to win that race but looked a run short. She'd switched from a Victorian barn and is sure to be better for the outing. FINE AND RARE (4) didn't do a lot in the same contest. He'd be in the finish at best and might show more with the tongue tie back on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Boom Crusher.
1 94322 BOOM CRUSHER
KERROD SMYTH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs G J Smyth
Racing well. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on May 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Snow Show carrying 59kg at $3.80. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn on May 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Royal Gladiator with 59kg at $2.60. Deserves another chance.
4
W G SATHERLEY
Silver, Maroon Quarters, Quartered Cap
2 6x524 HE'S POPLAR
JORDAN LEE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C J Smith, Ms B J Ferris, M J McKee, S B McIntyre, Mrs D A Paterson, D L Blumberg, Mrs T L Franey, D J Woods, D R Edwards, P J Morrissey & C J Dawson
Racing well. Last start 4th of 10 at this track Mdn on May 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Snow Show carrying 58kg at $6. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Grafton Super Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1205m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Jed carrying 59kg at $3.30. Ready to win.
2
R WIGGINS
Royal Blue, White Star, Sleeves, Cap And Pom Pom
3 6x766 CHECK ONE TWO
KERROD SMYTH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs G J Smyth
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track Mdn on May 22 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Snow Show with 55.5kg at $3.70. The race before that 6th of 12 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Lava Delta with 55kg at $101. Can improve on the latest effort.
1
S CORMACK
Maroon, Silver Quarters, Quartered Cap
4 x6347 FINE AND RARE
TIM COOK
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
C H Yeung & Miss V Paolino
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track Mdn on May 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Snow Show carrying 54.5kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track Mdn on May 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Royal Gladiator with 56.5kg at $6. Keep onside.
5
TAHLIA FENLON
Purple, Pink Stars And Cap
5 03867 SHALANE
GLENN RICHARDSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
G K Richardson
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Toowoomba Mdn on May 24 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Snitzond carrying 52.5kg at $81. The run before that 6th of 12 at Nanango Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Spring Bird with 57kg at $5. Passing.
6
HANNAH RICHARDSON
Black, Teal Vee And Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 6x660 HADMYTIME
JULIEANN LANCASTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms J M Lancaster
Last start ran last of 10 at this track Mdn on May 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Snow Show carrying 54.5kg at $101. The run before that second last of 7 at this track Mdn on May 13 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Neptune Legend with 54kg at $51. Tested again.
7
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
Tangerine, Royal Blue Sash, Emerald Green Sleeves, Tangerine Armbands And Cap
7 42764 MISHANI AMORE
TRACY SIMMONS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
J M Serra Campeao & T L Simmons
At the latest run 4th in a small field at Home Hill 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1460m, 2 len behind She's A Mission with 57kg at $18. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Alfa Dundee with 56kg at $81. Risking.
3
C MC IVER
Purple, Sky Blue Crossed Sashes, Stars Sleeves And Cap