ROCKINGHAM 26 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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SECURE ONE SERVICES MILE 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Power To Rule heading them off. SPACE ACADEMY (2) brings strong numbers to this contest and the top metro hoop rides. Has been cruelled by wide gates but draws kinder today. Went close four back at Belmont and missed a nose from the back at York before the latest. On a quick back-up and is the one to beat. STARTLING STAR (1) also brings form from stronger and needed the first-up outing at Pinjarra. The step up to 1600m suits her and she missed a lip at Belmont at the trip at her lone second-up outing. Fitter and go close. SIDE SHOW (6) had excuses last time but was good over this distance at Ascot prior and is well in the mix. HOT CHATTER (8) has the inside barrier and won't be far away. HENRY HAS SPOKEN (3) will be fitter and looks next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Space Academy appeals most.
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| 1 | 462x9 |
STARTLING STAR
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Pinjarra Cl3 on March 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind Just Gifted with 57kg at $13. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Belmont Park Mdn on August 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Line Of Thought with 53kg at $81. Plenty of improvement to come and go well. |
8 CASSEY MARTINAN |
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| 2 | 41724 |
SPACE ACADEMY
MACK HALL 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs D G Ramirez & Mrs C F Van Dongen Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Geraldton Cl2 on April 19 over 1605m, 4 len behind Giles carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. The start before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 at York on April 6 over 1500m, nose behind Tosen Impact carrying 56kg at $4.40. Nicely placed and is a winning strong chance with the gun hioop booked. |
5 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 3 | 340x7 |
HENRY HAS SPOKEN
SHARON MILLER 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG D J Clark, I K Macpherson, T J Cusack, G Anderson & J Clark Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at Pinjarra Scarpside 0Mwly on April 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Hope To Rule with 54kg at $41. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Belmont Park Cl3 on July 30 over 1650m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Kervette carrying 55kg at $61. Fitter and won't be far away. |
4 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 4 | 88107 |
POWER TO RULE
PETER BAMFORD 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P R Bamford & Ms S L Hall At the latest run struggled in the run home; 7th of 11 at York on April 6 over 1500m, 7 len behind Tosen Impact with 53.5kg at $21. The run before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at Pinjarra Cl1 on March 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Fearless Talk with 55.5kg at $51. Well held last time and looks tested again. |
3 AVA CATARINO |
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| 5 | 0x0x9 |
ROYAL ELITE
COOPER CASEY 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG M I N T Horse Racing (Mgr: M Shemeld) & C T Casey Second-up today. Last outing ran last of 9 at Pinjarra Scarpside 0Mwly on April 15 over 1600m, 13 len behind Hope To Rule carrying 52kg at $201. At only start last preparation ran last of 12 at Belmont Park Cl3 on September 24 over 1400m, 16 len behind Cavallo Red carrying 54kg at $151. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
7 CHANEL COOPER |
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| 6 | 58805 |
SIDE SHOW
DYLAN BAIRSTOW 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG M W Bairstow, D H H Hounsfield, T D Spencer, D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham, One For The Road (Mgr: P E Pickering), J M Pivac, M G Taylor, P J Nuttall, M J Shan, P F Wilson, S D Carruthers & T N Hollands Last start from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Pinjarra Scarpside 0Mwly on April 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Hope To Rule carrying 54kg at $61. The run before that second last of 11 at Ascot Cl3 on April 3 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Dark Looks with 54kg at $91. Made headway last time. In the mix. |
6 TAJ DYSON |
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| 7 | 03001 |
NORMA STARS
TINA GLASSON 9YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Ms T Glasson Most recently ran last of 10 at Pinjarra Cl3 on April 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Fearless Talk with 54kg at $81. Last start finished tenth over 1400m at Pinjarra, beaten 7 lengths. |
4 MS J VALAS |
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| 8 | 05705 |
HOT CHATTER
SKY BALLINGER 6YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Ms A M McPherson At the latest run 5th of 8 at Pinjarra Rtg 49+ on April 8 over 2000m, 8 len behind Royal Trooper carrying 55kg at $12. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at York on March 2 over 1920m, 6 len behind Angel Shame with 55.5kg at $12. Can go better here. |
1 S O'DONNELL |
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| 9 | 70778 |
PRINCIPAL DEALER
PETER BAMFORD 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG P R Bamford At the latest run 8th of 10 at Narrogin Mdn Hcp on April 11 over 1720m, 7 len behind Hundred Yards with 51kg at $19. The run before that second last of 8 at York on April 6 over 1920m, 14 len behind Saucisson carrying 51.5kg at $8. Might need more race experience. |
2 ELISHA WHITTINGTON |
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