Rockhampton   04 Oct 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

Join us for Melbourne Cup Day Class 1 Handicap 1050m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: Out 0.5m Entire.  

The pace looks strong from the outset. LAMENTUM (7) belted the Yeppoon Maidens by 6.3L and then found one better at Mackay in stronger than this. On a 6-day return and will carry just 53kg after the claim. Rates clear and can bounce back. TOUR DE FIELD (3) settled back off a wide gate and picked up nicely to place here in a 55 first up. He's been kept fresh and Wiggins is a key jockey switch. He has more to give and can form the quinella. SEISME (4) led and folded up over a longer sprint at Mackay but he placed there prior over this distance. That would have him in the mix. MISS DE BOOM (8) resumes and Stanley's booking interests. Needs to have found more but is worth a betting watch. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Lamentum to win.
1 99x45 ZIN ZAN READY
MARK CURRIE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs D T Currie
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 4th in a small field at Nanango Cl3-Sw on September 7 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Hill Billy Flyer carrying 55kg at $4. Second run from a spell got back early 5th of 10 at Dalby Bm58 on September 21 over 1000m, 7 len behind That's An Extra with 57.5kg at $15. Has to find improvement.
8
ASHLEY BUTLER
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE CROSSED SASHES, RED AND ROYAL BLUE STRIPED SLEEVES AND QUARTERED CAP
2 34947 CHAMPINSKY
MARK CURRIE
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), D Abouhaidar, K Chan, J Gauci, A P Walsh, MWM Racing (Mgr: R Tranter), J G Bartrim, T Bassett, S Ford, D N Gillies, J Kelly, S Lloyd, I Matthews, B C McCallum, Mrs J Metcalf, N Helvin, Mrs V Vels, D J Gilson, Mrs J Hyndes & Seasyn (Mgr: G Cain)
Last start 7th of 14 at Warwick Cl1 on September 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Little Show with 56.5kg at $8. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Beaudesert Bm58 on September 12 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind More Love carrying 58kg at $11. Likely to find this out of reach.
5
MICHAEL MURPHY
Black, WHITE DW RACING LOGO,Black SLEEVES,WHITE Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
3 166x5 TOUR DE FIELD
SILEAS GREEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss S M Green
Dual acceptor. Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track 0 - 55 on August 29 over 1100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Call Me Marilyn carrying 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Whakamiharo with 57.5kg at $5.50. Chance in this line-up.
1
R WIGGINS
Blue And Yellow Checks, white Sleeves, white Cap
4 46926 SEISME
RICKY VALE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P Cheimardinov, P A Radford & N T K Radford
Dual acceptor. Most recently did the work up front then tired 6th of 11 at Mackay 0 - 55 on September 17 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Blue As carrying 59kg at $5.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Mackay Cl1 on September 5 over 1050m, 2 len behind Humour Me carrying 57kg at $9. Looks well placed .
4
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
WHITE,BLUE,YELLOW RAYS,WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE AND YELLOW ARMBANDS,CAP,YELLOW QUARTERS,WHITE PEAK
5 42429 WHITTLESFORD
TRACY SIMMONS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Dr D E Lemmon
Last start 9th of 12 at Bowen Bm55 on September 27 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Para Park Chance carrying 58kg at $26. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Mackay 0 - 55 on September 17 over 1100m, head behind Spec Of Silver carrying 57.5kg at $10. Looking to others.
3
ADAM SEWELL
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD SASH, CHECKED SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
6 1 GREYLIST
TOM F SMITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs E Beak, J C Beak, Findyabookie (Mgr: R D Adams), T F Smith, B K Rawlinson & Mrs K Rawlinson
Dual acceptor. Claiming his maiden victory on debut; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Mackay Mdn-Sw September 5 over 1050m defeating Snuggle Bang Yahoo with 56kg at $6.50. Should prove tough to beat again.
1
Gold, Blue Armbands, Red Cap
7 63212 LAMENTUM
KERROD SMYTH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs G J Smyth
Dual acceptor. Going well. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Mackay Bm60 on September 28 over 1100m, 2 len behind Humour Me carrying 52.5kg at $6.50. The race before that won by 6 len at Yeppoon Mdn-Sw September 10 over 1100m defeating Iconic Prince with 56.5kg at $1.60. Leading chance.
6
BROOKE JOHNSON
Silver, Maroon Quarters
8 2713x MISS DE BOOM
DARRYL JOHNSTON
6YO  GR/B  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs A McCosker
First-up. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Gladstone Bm50 December 16 over 1194m, 1.0 len behind Lassell carrying 62kg at $3.50. First up last campaign second of 12 at Mackay Mdn October 19 over 1100m, 6 len behind Oligarchy carrying 57kg at $17. Betting will be key.
7
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Purple, Turquoise Fleur De Lys, Green Armbands
9 20x56 WHAT A DOOZY
LIAM BIRCHLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
: Marshall Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P W L Marshall)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last in a small field at Doomben 3yo F Hcp on August 17 over 1110m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Kahlisee carrying 54kg at $17. Second-up ran last in a small field at Nanango Cl3-Sw on September 7 over 1000m, 10 len behind Hill Billy Flyer with 50.5kg at $4. Useful type but happy enough to avoid.
6
White, Burgundy Star
10 12325 DEEP SILENCE
KEVIN J MILLER
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
K J Miller, A K Symons, R J Symons & R M Dare
Most recently second last in a small field at Twin Hills Clb on September 20 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Bute Moves with 58.5kg at $2.50. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Dingo Clb on August 24 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Coco Royale with 56kg at $2.10. Can do much better this time.
10
PURPLE, ORANGE FIVE STARS
11 PINK SOLITAIRE
JESSICA KUHN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms A L Wilson & M N Monsen
Facing the starter for the first time. Four-year-old mare by Sooboog out of Pink Princess. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 900m at Yeppoon September 25. Worth watching for any market moves.
2
MS T CHAMBERS
Cerise, Orange Cross Of Lorraine And Sleeves, Cerise Armbands, Quartered Cap