Emerald 16 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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TED HARVEY MEMORIAL 2026 BATTLE OF THE BUSH EMERALD QUALIFIER OPEN Handicap 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Rail: True Entire Course. |
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Plenty of pace on show, headed by Este Dia, Just Super and Dragon's Snip. ESTE DIA (4) produced a good effort when narrowly defeated last time at Jandowae over 1200m. Winning chance. IMAGINE THAT (7) finished third two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 1075m at Thangool, finishing 5.5 lengths back in eighth. Finds the right race this time and can bounce back. JUST SUPER (2) has been in the market at his last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest sixth at Longreach over 1200m. Worth another chance. FINE SHOT (5) returns after a break of five-and-a-half months. Excels when fresh with four wins from as many starts including a win over 1200m at Rockhampton at the start of last prep. Makes plenty of appeal. SUGGESTED PLAY: Este Dia to get the win.
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HURTLE
BEVAN JOHNSON 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs M D Johnson & Ms L D Horstman Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Mackay Hcp on May 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Parade Ground with 57kg at $20. Before that second last in a small field at Noorama Hcp on April 11 over 1200m, 22 len behind Victory Bay carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. Draws out again but capable of a bold run. |
11 MITCH GORING |
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| 2 | x1396 |
JUST SUPER
GLENDA BELL 6YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG G J Bell Most recently 6th of 9 at Longreach Botb Qual Sw on May 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ka Bling with 62.5kg at $8. The start before that second last of 10 at Thangool Botb Sw on April 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Corkscrew with 61.5kg at $6. Prepared to overlook that last run; expecting sharp improvement. |
1 AMIE MEISSNER |
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WRITTLE
GLENDA BELL 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG G.J.Bell G.A.Bell N.J.Coyne Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last in a small field at this track Hcp on April 4 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Mississippi Morn carrying 61.5kg at $12. Last start 6th of 10 at Thangool Hcp on April 27 over 1075m, 3 len behind Sunnycoast with 59kg at $41. Others preferred. |
7 EMMA BELL |
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| 4 | 11143 |
ESTE DIA
STEVEN HARDY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R Panovski & S A Hardy Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Jandowae Hcp on May 2 over 1200m, head behind Galeka with 58kg at $3.50. The start before that second last in a small field at Wondai Hcp on April 25 over 1000m, 7 len behind Mamaragan carrying 61kg at $2.50. Made headway last time. Key runner. |
4 MINONETTE KENNEDY |
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| 5 | 3530x |
FINE SHOT
RAYMOND WILLIAMS 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R B Williams & A M Williams Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Doomben Bm78 December 6 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Ready To Schipp carrying 56.5kg at $201. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Rockhampton Hcp December 19 2024 over 1200m slow track defeating Under The Cap carrying 54kg at $3. Expected to make a bright return. |
6 RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA |
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DRAGON'S SNIP
JOHN O'SING 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G R Sturgiss & Mrs E B Sturgiss Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 8 at Rockhampton Bm72 on April 24 over 1050m, on a slow track; 9 len behind King Spirit carrying 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Rockhampton Bm72 on March 25 2025 over 1050m, slow going 3 len behind Just Super with 58.5kg at $2.70. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
8 TOM ORR |
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IMAGINE THAT
JASON DEVINE 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J L Devine Dual acceptor. Most recently 8th of 10 at Thangool Hcp on April 27 over 1075m, 5.5 len behind Sunnycoast carrying 55kg at $19. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Thangool Botb Sw on April 18 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Corkscrew carrying 59.5kg at $14. High among the list of chances. |
3 JAIMEE-LEE DEVINE |
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THE SQUIRE
GLENDA BELL 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG K W Wiltshire, Ms A J Appleton, J L Sypher, C J Zahl, B A Arnold & Z J Sypher Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Thangool Hcp on April 27 over 1075m, 0.5 len behind Sunnycoast with 55kg at $7. The run before that 7th of 10 at Thangool Botb Sw on April 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Corkscrew with 61.5kg at $8. Can continue the positive form trend. |
10 W G SATHERLEY |
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BUNGARRIBEE LAD
ROY THOMPSON 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss R K Thompson, R R Thompson, Ms R A Hopper & E H Thompson Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last in a small field at Gladstone Hcp on April 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind Corkscrew carrying 55kg at $3. Second run from a spell 3rd of 8 at Rockhampton Bm72 on April 24 over 1050m, on a slow track; 5 len behind King Spirit carrying 58kg at $31. Won't find this easy. |
9 NIKKI OLZARD |
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BURDEKIN
TERRY HALL 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs T M Austin First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Aramac Hcp August 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind I Am Good At This with 55kg at $6. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Barcaldine Hcp May 20 over 1000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Dehorned Unicorn with 55kg at $26. Needs more time. |
2 KRISTY BENNETT |
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BAYERISCHE
GLENDA BELL 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J C Beak, N W Milne, B K Rawlinson, Mrs K Rawlinson & Mrs V G J Beak Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 9 at Barcaldine Cl6-Sw on May 2 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Bold Smuggler carrying 60.5kg at $20. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Rockhampton Bm65 on April 12 2025 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Papasito with 62.5kg at $18. Prefer to see again. |
5 JACALLEN DOOLEY |
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MIMMY'S SECRET
KEVIN J MILLER 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG R J Symons, A K Symons, M J Dunne, K J Miller, R G Horn & Mrs M A Symons Dual acceptor. Last start from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Thangool Botb Sw on April 18 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Corkscrew with 54kg at $15. Before that 7th of 13 at Rockhampton Cap Class 3&4yo on April 12 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Kohler Kid carrying 57kg at $61. Hard to have. |
12 C MC IVER |
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