Rockhampton 12 Apr 2025
GOING: S(5)
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EMBRACE FARM BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1200m Track: Soft 5 Clouds (Max: 29) Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.82) |
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Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Papasito. FORTRESS AUSTRALIA (3) has thrived since joining the local Nick Walsh stable this year and made it 2 wins on the bounce when scoring by a short-head here 4 weeks ago. A 3kg claim will help, and he is nicely poised to complete the hat-trick. PAPASITO (12) is another very progressive type who looked ready to rumble fresh up when winning a trial on the track last start. He is unbeaten in 2 starts fresh up and can keep that record intact here. GROWL (7) is worth including in all multiples, third up from a spell. FROSTY BEAR (10) has made a good start to his campaign and will still be on the up with his fitness. Each way all day. GOTTA FLY (4) winning form is good form. Include in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Papasito each way.
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PARADE GROUND
RICKY VALE 4YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG P Cheimardinov, S Cheimardinov, P Radford, N Radford, C Spence & R Hodgkinson Second-up. First-up after seven months won by 1.2 len at this track Cl2 March 25 over 1200m defeating Victory's Ghost with 60kg at $6. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Wyong Mdn on March 30 2024 over 1350m, 0.6 len behind Star Blazer carrying 58.5kg at $2. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today. |
6 MCKENZIE APEL |
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| 2 | 016x3 |
BAYERISCHE
TOM F SMITH 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG J C Beak, N W Milne, B K Rawlinson, Mrs K Rawlinson & Mrs V G J Beak Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at this track Bm72 on March 25 over 1050m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Just Super with 58.5kg at $13. Previously second-up second last in a small field at this track Cl6-Sw on May 2 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Doctor Teekay carrying 57kg at $17. Each way value. |
2 R WIGGINS |
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| 3 | x2211 |
FORTRESS AUSTRALIA
NICK WALSH 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG One Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Diplock), Mrs C E Coombe, A Donnelly, JKTU, A T B N I (Mgr: T Cridland), A J Cook, T M Wark, Knutlins Racing (Mgr: T M Rawlins), R Smith, Mrs T M Lang, Mrs L H Carr, R W Hull, Tip It In Racing (Mgr: M S R Kennedy), A Jensen & J Macoun Useful gelding. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track Cl4 March 15 over 1200m in soft going defeating Diddley Squat carrying 56kg at $2.25. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Mackay Bm65 February 21 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Cavente with 58kg at $1.65. Current form hard to go past. |
5 LIV O'DONNELL |
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| 4 | 0x111 |
GOTTA FLY
TONI SCHOFIELD 5YO BR/BL GELDING 61.0KG Mrs T J Schofield, N J Schofield, D J Hall, Mrs M A Hall, J D Wallace, I B Mitchell & G W O'brien Most recently won by 3.5 len at Mt Isa Cl4-Sw March 15 over 1000m defeating Ohmikkiusofine with 62kg at $5. The run before that won by 2 len at Barcaldine Cl3-Sw March 8 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Valiant Joan with 62kg at $2.50. Has to be respected. |
7 S CORMACK |
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| 5 | 844x4 |
COOL ENCOUNTER
CLINTON TAYLOR 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG K Chudleigh, T D Cowie, M W Stelzner, P J Freebody, R I Hitchcock, A R Sutherland, C R Govan, D J Moore, M Talbot, M Holmes, N J Henry, M Henry, J C Braun, A J Theuma & Glenburnie Racing First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Ipswich Cl4 October 24 over 1350m, 4 len behind Dream Lantern carrying 57kg at $21. First up last campaign second of 7 at Ipswich Cl4 February 29 2024 over 1200m, soft track; a long neck behind Roll Up carrying 59kg at $8.50. Might be better off following this run. |
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| 6 | 55535 |
ZOFFANY'S GAZE
LEAONIE HORSTMAN 8YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG LJ HORSTMAN, LD HORSTMAN, EJ HORSTMAN , S HETHERINGTON Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last start got back early 5th of 10 at Tamworth Bm74 on February 14 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Fiorsum Fred with 57kg at $5. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Warwick Farm E&G Bm72 on January 8 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Agita carrying 55kg at $26. Is not out of this. |
4 PAUL HAMBLIN |
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| 7 | 24x34 |
GROWL
GLENDA BELL 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG B N White & Miss G J Bell Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track Cl4 on February 14 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Diddley Squat carrying 56.5kg at $9. Second-up 4th of 8 at this track Cl4 on March 15 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Fortress Australia with 59.5kg at $15. Not a great draw again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest. |
6 W G SATHERLEY |
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| 8 | 1116x |
BIGCAT
NICK WALSH 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG C N Hermann First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw December 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 8 len behind Zoology with 58kg at $12. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw May 12 over 1000m, soft track; 9 len behind Majesticity carrying 59.5kg at $13. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
3 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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| 9 | 22x32 |
CANNY BE BETTER
SILEAS GREEN 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG S M Green Second-up. First-up after a year sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Mackay Cl3-Sw on March 10 over 1100m, slow going 1.1 len behind Booming Lad with 58.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 62 on July 9 2023 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Better Lad carrying 58kg at $17. Fitter and is a leading contender. |
1 NIKKI OLZARD |
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| 10 | 39x12 |
FROSTY BEAR
GARY CLEM 5YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG B J Peterson & Mrs C D Peterson Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up scored a big 6 len win at Gladstone Bm60 March 8 over 1194m defeating Cavente with 61kg at $2.40. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Monto Hcp on March 29 over 1200m, nose behind Mocial Chief with 55kg at $3. Near miss last start. In the mix again. |
3 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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| 11 | 25114 |
RUBUNKAR
LACHIE MANZELMANN 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG B E W Hanson & C L Filewood Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Mackay Bm65 on April 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Upstart Legend with 59.5kg at $7. Before that won by 0.6 len at Mackay Bm60 March 18 over 1200m in the wet defeating Imagine That with 60kg at $8. Likely to find this out of reach. |
8 ADAM SEWELL |
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| 12 | 2137x |
PAPASITO
CLINTON TAYLOR 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C K Taylor, S Mills, S G Brodie, L Y Morgan & Ms J A Mcdonald Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Mackay 3yo Hcp July 26 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Hangin' Around carrying 56.5kg at $2.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 len Thangool Cl1 February 26 2024 over 1200m slow track defeating El Of A Senorita carrying 59.5kg at $1.50. Anticipating a bright opening to this campaign. |
1 JUSTIN P STANLEY |
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| 13 | 62827 |
VAST KAMA
MATT KROPP 7YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Ms K S Kropp At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Dalby Bm55 on March 22 over 1200m, head behind Hotfoot Performer carrying 61kg at $5. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Gatton Bm62 on February 28 over 1075m, 5 len behind Prince Of Diamonds carrying 58.5kg at $7. Has to be carefully considered. |
7 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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