Rockhampton 14 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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BRUCE MCKENZIE MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 60 Handicap 1050m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 29) Rail: +5m Entire. (Pent: 5.78) |
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Plenty of pace with Sailor's Rum and Miss Mercy up front, pressured by Craiglea Merida and Irish Rocket.
The well-related DETERMINATION (2) (half to G1 winner Bella Vella) loves this track and trip not missing a drum in four attempts and will be rock-hard fit for this. Racing consistently this time in work and looks the one they all have to run down. MISS MERCY (3) was a dominant winner over this course and distance last time out and winning rider Tierney sticks in the saddle. Again gets the benefit of her 3kg claim and should be going very close again. SAILOR'S RUM (1) will strip fitter second-up from the spell and maps ideally for this from gate three. Has to be included. IRISH ROCKET (5) is drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley and can run a big race while fresh. LUXOR PRINCE (8) next in line. SUGGESTED PLAY: Determination to salute.
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SAILOR'S RUM
ALISHA TAYLOR 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG One Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Diplock), Mrs C E Coombe, A G Donnelly, D W Billman, T Henjak, G P Diplock, L J Milner, M N Lang, W Cunningham, D F Cunningham, D Leong, Mrs J Hull, A J Cook, D J Clarke, Mrs J M Green, S Hilcher, M S R Kennedy & JKTU Second-up today. Last outing 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 60 on February 22 over 1200m, 2 len behind Pulveriser carrying 60kg at $4.40. At only start last preparation didn't finish the race at this track Cl3-Sw December 19 2024 over 1200m. Best form measures up and he looks a huge chance. |
2 W G SATHERLEY |
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DETERMINATION
RICKY VALE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG R J D Vale, T R Simpson, R G Unwin, J E Russell, G J Ladbrook & Mrs L J Harden Half-brother to Group 1 winner Bella Vella. Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track Bm60 on February 17 over 1050m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Electric Brae carrying 60kg at $1.45. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at this track Cl2 January 29 over 1050m on a rain affected track defeating Melo Melo Kava with 57.5kg at $2.15. With a little improvement can take this out. |
9 W G SATHERLEY |
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| 3 | 53261 |
MISS MERCY
STUART KENDRICK 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), Kratzie Racing 2023 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Kratzie Racing Class of 23 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), M A McLean, Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P J Daniel), Dr J Cleeland, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate) & D R Ridge Last start favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track Bm65 February 24 over 1050m in soft going defeating Answering carrying 51kg at $2.25. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 62 on February 1 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Humphree Bear carrying 56kg at $11. Will give a great sight again. |
8 MS S TIERNEY |
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HARD TO DISMISS
KERROD SMYTH 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG K J Oates Second run back. First-up after four months ran last in a small field at this track Bm60 on February 17 over 1050m, slow going 8 len behind Electric Brae carrying 56kg at $15. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm58 on July 12 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Naughty Words with 58kg at $6. No easier this time and not likely to threaten. |
5 AMY GRAHAM |
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| 5 | 2416x |
IRISH ROCKET
DANE MCKINNON 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG C J Edmonston, B W T McKinnon, Mrs G A Smyth, R Smyth, J E Forker, Mrs K A Forker, Mrs J Brady, D C Carroll & D L McKinnon Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Mackay Bm60 September 27 over 1100m, 6 len behind Rideau carrying 57kg at $4.40. Previously first up; third of 8 at Emerald Bm50 May 17 over 1000m, soft track; a long neck behind Outback Step with 60.5kg at $3. Anticipating another solid first-up effort. |
1 NIKKI OLZARD |
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CASH ARTIST
DARRYL JOHNSTON 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG L D Wanless First-up. Finished off last preparation by 0.6 len this track Bm60 December 18 over 1835m slow track defeating Pride Of Savabella carrying 54.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at Gladstone Bm60 August 16 over 1000m, 5 len behind Cinderella Man carrying 55kg at $13. Will take great benefit from this run. |
9 MS N SUMMERS |
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CRIMSON DECIPHER
RICKY VALE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Whyte Racing (Mgr: D R Whyte), Mrs J Whyte, P J Bullen, K Leishman, B Franklin, Mrs C J Kane, Ms D Paris, F Fusca, Dollars Or Cents (Mgr: D R Mikkelsen), D Anderson & Miss S L Daley Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at this track 0 - 55 August 21 over 1100m, 6 len behind Snazzy Snitzel with 58kg at $4.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len this track Cl1 June 14 over 1050m slow track defeating Irish Rocket carrying 56kg at $3.40. Expecting an effective return. |
3 RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA |
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LUXOR PRINCE
TIM COOK 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG L D Wanless Half-brother to dual-Group 3 winner Egyptian Symbol. At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track Cl2 on February 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Limero carrying 55kg at $7.50. The run before that 7th of 13 at this track Cl1 on February 5 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Gotta Hero carrying 56.5kg at $31. Can feature in the finish. |
7 C MC IVER |
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CRAIGLEA MERIDA
KRYSTLE JOHNSTON 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Miss K J E Johnston Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 10 at Nanango 0 - 55 on February 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 144 len behind Bordeaux Hopper carrying 58.5kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Thangool Bm50 July 19 over 1200m defeating Ain't Nobody carrying 58.5kg at $11. Outclassed. |
6 GABRIELLE SEMMENS |
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IMPACTFULL MISS
RYAN IBBOTSON 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG R J Ibbotson At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track Cl2 on February 24 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Limero with 54.5kg at $81. The race before that 5th of 8 at Bundaberg Bm55 on January 31 over 850m, 5 len behind Nicconori carrying 58kg at $10. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
4 ADAM SEWELL |
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