Rockhampton   30 Jun 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

RED LION HOTEL QTIS Two-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1100m

Track: SOFT7   Clouds (Max: 24)   Rail: Out 0.5m Entire. (Pent: 6.14).  

Very keen early battle with Catmiss and Ask Me Mate matching motors and there are a few others that can keep them busy. One for the babies. CATMISS (11) just missed the placings at Mackay on debut and will have derived a lot from that day at the races. Has plenty of upside and can play a major role in the outcome. LITTLE PINKER (9) only narrowly went down when facing the starter for the first time and gets the services of Collett in the irons. Clearly has talent and may measure up. TELEKI (6) showed glimpses of ability in his first campaign before being tipped out for time to mature. Can return in winning order. FRASER'S RIDGE (2) has gotten better every time he has stepped out to the races and looks one for the exotics players. OFFANGO (4) next in line on the back of a recent trial victory here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Catmiss to win.
1 ES AR SEVENTYONE
STEPHEN RUNDLE
2YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
I B Mitchell
First starter by Zoustar out of Traveston Girl purchased for AUD $20,000 (Inglis 2023 JULY (Late) Online Sale). Half-brother to three-time winner Super baby. Dam was a dual-Listed winner and Group 1 placed. Has a total of two trials leading into this debut. Not done enough to assess positively. Prefer others.
6
MELEA CASTLE
Yellow, Maroon Horseshoes
2 942 FRASER'S RIDGE
G R GREEN
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J F Green
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track 2yo Hcp on June 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind More Stylish with 55.5kg at $7.50. The race before that got back early 4th in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp on May 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Astra Star with 55kg at $81. Another bold run is expected.
14
KARL ZECHNER
Lime Green, White FIVE Shamrocks, Lime Green Cap
3 MOSCOW CITY
RICKY VALE
2YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
P Cheimardinov, P A Radford, N T K Radford & W R Comerford
Ricky Vale trained two-year-old colt lining up for debut. Half-brother to five-time winner Jayaqua. Dam was unraced. Recent trial winner at Rockhampton. Looking for a good debut showing.
16
R WIGGINS
White, Blue And Yellow Sash, Blue And Yellow Armbands, White, Blue And Yellow Quartered Cap
4 5x3 OFFANGO
TOM F SMITH
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M N L Adams, B C Mills, K J Mills, J Williams, Ms C T A Naske, I Burgess, B M Hansen, G Fox, Livinadream Racing (Mgr: B A Samuelsson), Findyabookie (Mgr: R D Adams) & Cans In The Fan Racing (Mgr: C J Hayes)
Second-up. First start with blinkers first time; 5th of 7 at Mackay 2yo Mdn on December 22 over 1050m, 2.25 len behind Dubious Authority with 59kg at $8.50. Returned from break tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Mackay 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Outback Bandit with 58kg at $21. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
13
R WIGGINS
Royal Blue, Black Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
5 5 SCRUB CHAIN
TOM F SMITH
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S A Nobbs & J G Howard
At debut, 5th of 10 at Mackay 2yo Mdn on June 6 over 1050m, 2.5 len behind Mahia with 58.5kg at $19. Won a Rockhampton trial over 900m on June 17. That race experience to prove invaluable.
1
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Lime Green, Orange Sleeves And Cap
6 35x TELEKI
G R GREEN
2YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
G R Green, R L White, Mrs B A White & Mrs M M Olive
Resuming after a six month break. Not seen since he finished blinkers first time; ran last in a small field at this track 2yo Mdn January 9 over 1050m, 6 len behind That's Interesting carrying 59kg at $6. On debut third of 7 at Mackay 2yo Mdn December 22 over 1050m, 2 len behind Dubious Authority with 59kg at $3.50. Expected to play a major role.
4
S CORMACK
LIME GREEN, WHITE FIVE SHAMROCKS AND CAP
7 6x ASK ME MATE
KEVIN HANSEN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C E Bell
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last in a small field at this track 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw on November 10 over 1050m, 20 len behind Astapor carrying 56.5kg at $12. Can return with a bold run.
7
MS T CHAMBERS
Yellow, Red Sash And Cap
8 9x THE PUBLICAN
LEIGH WANLESS
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
L D Wanless
Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Poly 2yo Mdn on April 7 over 1000m, 12 len behind Mishani Fire with 59kg at $41. Can figure in the finish.
9
CODY COLLIS
Gold, Green Star, Stars On Sleeves, Gold Cap, Green Star
9 2 LITTLE PINKER
CLINTON TAYLOR
2YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
S Mills
At debut, 2nd of 10 at Mackay 2yo Mdn on June 6 over 1050m, 0.7 len behind Mahia with 56.5kg at $13. Sure to be further improved so expected to go close.
12
SAMANTHA COLLETT
Red, Gold Sleeves, Green Cap And Red Pom Pom
10 BLUE KENTUCKY GIRL
G R GREEN
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs H M Yeates
First starter by Dracarys out of Blue Desert Moon. Half-sister to nine-time winner Blue Kentucky Moon. Dam was a winner of four races. Trialled once on June 17 at Rockhampton when second over 900m. Inside barrier will assist chances. Keep safe.
5
W G SATHERLEY
Red Yellow Arm Band Black Cap
11 4 CATMISS
CLINTON TAYLOR
2YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
R S Morgan, G W Morgan, L Y Morgan, Mrs S Morgan, J East, R East, H B McIntyre, Mrs M Mcintyre, Mrs M Morgan & Mrs S Morgan
Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 10 at Mackay 2yo Mdn on June 6 over 1050m, 1.75 len behind Mahia carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Sure to improve with race experience now on board.
10
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Navy Blue, Hot Pink Horseshoe, White Sleeves, White Cap, Hot Pink Horseshoes
12 7 FASHIONS GALORE
STEPHEN RUNDLE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
S R Rundle & J C J Rundle
Was at a huge quote at debut, second last of 8 at this track 2yo Hcp on June 15 over 1100m, slow going 14 len behind More Stylish with 52.5kg at $61. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
3
TAHLIA FENLON
Black And White Checks, Red Sleeves And Cap
13 6x JUNGLEDELI
PETER FLEMING
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
F C Noffke
Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 11 at Townsville 2yo Mdn on April 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Under The Shadow with 56.5kg at $26. Can return with a bold run.
2
COREY BAYLISS
White, Cerise Diamond And Armbands
14 573 RIVELLY
JOHN WIGGINTON
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
A G Young & M J Gray
Last start led but faded 3rd of 8 at this track 2yo Hcp on June 15 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind More Stylish carrying 54.5kg at $26. Before that 7th of 9 at Sunshine Coast 2yo F Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1000m, slow going 12 len behind Accelar carrying 58kg at $61. Among the better chances.
8
C MC IVER
Cerise, Purple Sash, Quartered Cap
15 44x FABULOUS HOFFA
PETER FLEMING
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas)
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at this track 2yo Mdn January 25 over 1050m, 8 len behind Cryptostar with 58.5kg at $41. On debut with blinkers first time; second last in a small field at this track 2yo Mdn January 9 over 1050m, 4.5 len behind That's Interesting with 59kg at $10. Happy to work around.
11
BRENDAN NEWPORT
ORANGE, BLACK LIGHTNING BOLTS, ORANGE SLEEVES, BLACK LIGHTNING BOLT ON SLEEVES, ORANGE CAP, BLACK LIGHTNING BOLT
16 74x55 DALT JAZ
TRACY SIMMONS
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs T L Simmons & A R Williamson
Third-up today. First-up second last in a small field at Moranbah 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1000m, 14 len behind Annie's Top with 57.5kg at $6.50. Second-up second last in a small field at Townsville 2yo Hcp on June 23 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Smart Mission carrying 54kg at $61. Others going much better leading into this.
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WHITE, SILVER HALVED, LIGHT BLUE CHEVRON