Mackay   14 May 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

LADBROKES POPULAR SRM Maiden Handicap (QTIS bonuses applicable 2&3YO Only) 1560m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: True.  

Small field but plenty of pace engaged, including Viper Room, Frosty's Gotcha and Say It Loud. STELLAR LEGEND (4) found the line nicely last start to get up for second over 1350m at Mt Garnet. Can go right on with the job now. SAY IT LOUD (1) was well fancied last time out but disappointed in finishing fifth over 1200m at Thangool, beaten 7 lengths. This looks a nice race so expect her to be right in the finish. FROSTY'S GOTCHA (5) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing second over 1400m at Yeppoon. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is right in contention. LADY DE VEGA (7) missed the frame last time when fifth at this track. Prior to that had been in the money on three consecutive occasions and looks a must for the exotics players. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 4,1,5,7.
1 6x275 SAY IT LOUD
CLINTON TAYLOR
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs S Morgan
Last start 5th of 11 at Thangool Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Luna Ready with 57.5kg at $3.40. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Rockhampton Mdn on April 12 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Scialla with 58kg at $11. Major player in this line up.
6
R WIGGINS
Navy Blue, Hot Pink Horseshoe, White Sleeves, White Cap, Hot Pink Horseshoes
2 65044 TIGER JIM
KEVIN J MILLER
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 60.0KG
E R Wall
Most recently 4th in a small field at Gladstone Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1000m, 6 len behind Powerwise carrying 58kg at $4.60. The start before that 4th of 11 at Thangool Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Luna Ready carrying 55.5kg at $21. Hard to have.
2
Purple, Orange Stars
3 x4742 WILLOW CAPRI
LYLE WRIGHT
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
M J Pritchard
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn on May 1 over 1100m, 6 len behind Cryoseisms with 58kg at $18. Before that got back early 4th of 8 at Moree Mdn-Sw on March 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Chasing Quivers carrying 55kg at $14. In the mix from the inside alley.
1
C MC IVER
Green And Gold Diagonal Stripes, Green Cap
4 33242 STELLAR LEGEND
LACHIE MANZELMANN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J H Manzelmann
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Mt Garnet Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 1350m, 0.9 len behind Verbalize with 59.5kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track Mdn on April 17 over 1300m, 5 len behind Sumich carrying 57.5kg at $13. Should be in the finish.
5
ADAM SEWELL
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star And Cap
5 90232 FROSTY'S GOTCHA
MARK BARNHAM
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss S B Barnham
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Yeppoon Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Notforthemoney carrying 59kg at $3.50. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track Mdn on April 17 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Exodas carrying 53.5kg at $4. Top-three contender.
3
AMIE MEISSNER
White, Yellow Sash, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
6 66753 VIPER ROOM
OLIVIA CAIRNS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs T L Dunkley, M W Dunkley, M G O'Connell, D G Dunkley, C Henderson, P J Henderson, C D Oliver, S J McWha & Mrs K Mack
Last start 3rd in a small field at this track 3yo Hcp on May 1 over 1300m, 6 len behind Exodas with 54kg at $4.80. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track Mdn on April 17 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Sumich with 52.5kg at $14. Maybe a place.
4
TAHLIA FENLON
Yellow, Purple Diamond And Sleeves, Yellow And Purple Checked Cap
7 83225 LADY DE VEGA
LACHIE MANZELMANN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
T J Mckinnon
Last start 5th of 7 at this track Mdn on May 1 over 1100m, 8 len behind Cryoseisms carrying 54kg at $7.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Home Hill 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Missin' De Quo carrying 57.5kg at $1.75. Hard to fault if at her best.
2
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star And Epaulettes, Dark Blue Sleeves, Light Blue Stars