Rockhampton   18 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

ROSSCO'S PIZZA Maiden Handicap 1200m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 27)   Rail: Out 6m Entire. (Pent: 5.75).  

Without a noted leader engaged The Eighth I Am may cross from wide out and take it up. TOUR DE FIELD (6) was plain two back but the form around that reads well. Has a handy 2kg claim and he would appreciate a dryer surface. THE EIGHTH I AM (4) resumes and would be a chance if he's presented more forward this time around. Wiggins' booking suggests he's pleasing and he has the early speed to clear the awkward gate. CUMIN SPINNER (8) is a former Victorian who did what was expected for the new barn. Her best is good enough and Stanley sticking aboard is a decent push for her chances. Quick improvement is likely. ROSSO LEVANTO (5) debuts off a solid trial for the sharp Vandyke yard. Elevate if the betting trends her way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Tour De Field.
1 5246x SPIRIT OF HEATH
GEORGE CARPENTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D R Barclay, G R Carpenter & Miss L H Smyth
Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Lismore Mdn-Sw January 7 over 1120m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Miss Sha Blue with 59kg at $4. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Coffs Harbour Mdn October 13 over 1000m, 3 len behind Sharkosphere carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Not keen.
5
W G SATHERLEY
WHITE, NAVY BLUE STRIPES, HOOPED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, NAVY STAR CAP
2 6 DIAMOND SKY
JARED WEHLOW
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W J Ouston & Mrs D P Ouston
At debut, got back early 6th of 11 at this track Mdn on April 5 over 1050m, slow going 7 len behind Hell with 59kg at $13. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
8
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Black, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap
3 9x8 MUMMIFICATION
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray
Second-up. First start with blinkers first time; 9th of 11 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn on April 28 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Cavaup carrying 58.5kg at $6. Returned from break second last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1000m, 9 len behind Dayu carrying 56.5kg at $21. Fitter but must improve sharply.
3
BAILEY WHEELER
RED, BLACK BAND, RED SLEEVES AND CAP
4 4243x THE EIGHTH I AM
RICKY VALE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
P Cheimardinov, P A Radford, N T K Radford & Livinadream Racing (Mgr: B A Samuelsson)
Resumes. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw October 27 over 1500m, 2 len behind Whatjeudoin' carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at Gosford 3yo Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Aurinko carrying 57kg at $6.50. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
10
R WIGGINS
WHITE, BLUE AND YELLOW SASH, BLUE AND YELLOW ARMBANDS, WHITE, BLUE AND YELLOW QUARTERED CAP
5 ROSSO LEVANTO
DAVID VANDYKE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
G Harvey
First starter by Tarzino out of Cristallo Rosso AUD $ 70,000 (Magic Millions 2022 Gold Coast National Yearling Sale) purchase. Ran third in Sunshine Coast Inner Track trial over 850m April 4. Trialled in good style.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES AND CAP
6 x3302 TOUR DE FIELD
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, Ms P C Kendrick, Soar Bloodstock (Mgr: S Sydes), R W Harvey, Mrs T I Jones, D R Seldon, Washindi (Mgr: M Chambers), Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts), King Hunt (Mgr: M J King), L Mens & J Wendt
Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Jenni Swenesee carrying 57.5kg at $3. The start before that 10th of 13 at this track Mdn on March 8 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Fulmen carrying 58kg at $6. Rates well.
6
CODY COLLIS
Blue And Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
7 687x8 RUMBLING BOY
RAVYN WARZECHA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss R L Warzecha, K G Driver, Ms M V Riordan, C M Wilke & R E Acton
Second run back. First-up after six months 8th of 11 at this track Mdn on April 5 over 1050m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Hell carrying 54.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on October 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tojaki carrying 56kg at $15. Fitter but must improve sharply.
1
JASON TAYLOR
BLACK, TURQUOISE CHECKED HALVED, BLACK YOKE, TURQUOISE SEAMS SLEEVES, TURQUOISE CAP
8 568x3 CUMIN SPINNER
SILEAS GREEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Miss S M Green, Moe's Fillies (Mgr: Mrs S M Thomsen), The Pigeon Project (Mgr: Mrs T A Teis), S J Cooper, D J Butterworth, P J Harth, Ms B McShane, P K Gale, C J Hanlon, Mrs J Mcdonnell & Ms T T Cameron
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn on April 5 over 1050m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Hell with 56kg at $9. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on November 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Mishare with 56kg at $5. Has claims.
7
JUSTIN P STANLEY
ROYAL BLUE, LIME GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
9 0x703 BOOK OF EXODUS
PATRICK O'TOOLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D L Brusnahan
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Longreach 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1300m, 8 len behind Daulat Machtigkuda with 60.5kg at $12. Before that second last of 12 at Kilcoy Mdn on February 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind The Shaman carrying 56kg at $4. Rather invest elsewhere.
9
LESLIE TILLEY
Black, White Diamonds, Cerise Armbands, Cerise cap
10 26342 DIVINE KAMEHALANI
KERROD SMYTH
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs G J Smyth
Racing well. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn on April 5 over 1050m, slow going 4 len behind Hell carrying 53.5kg at $14. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Whakamiharo with 56.5kg at $26. Prefer others.
2
JAKE BAYLISS
SILVER, MAROON QUARTERS, QUARTERED CAP
11 7395 STREET NEEDS
JULIEANN LANCASTER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
R R Jolly, Miss C R Jolly, Mrs S A Shelly, N P Walker, J F Garrard, M W Kosturjak, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, R Brewster, Mrs S Brewster, Mrs K A Walker, M Gabriel, Mrs V L Gabriel, Redwing Racing (Mgr: B K Dolling), S Y P Racing (Mgr: P W Twartz) & Won Oh Too (Mgr: B S Humphrey)
Last start 5th of 11 at this track Mdn on April 5 over 1050m, slow going 7 len behind Hell with 55.5kg at $151. The run before that second last of 10 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Devil's Dexter carrying 56.5kg at $21. Happy enough to avoid.
4
MS T CHAMBERS
TANGERINE, ROYAL BLUE SASH, EMERALD GREEN SLEEVES, TANGERINE ARMBANDS AND CAP
12 0080x HADMYTIME
JULIEANN LANCASTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
G C Kilner
Resuming today after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Grafton Mdn-Sw February 6 over 1710m, 18 len behind Spills carrying 59kg at $101. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw January 5 over 1010m, 8 len behind Our Pebbles carrying 59kg at $101. This hard.
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ADAM SEWELL
TANGERINE, ROYAL BLUE SASH, EMERALD GREEN SLEEVES, TANGERINE ARMBANDS AND CAP
13 x797x SEND THE MONEY
TOM F SMITH
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Mrs V G J Beak, R F Beak & J C Beak
Resuming after eight months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn August 29 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Orca with 53kg at $26. When resuming last campaign seventh of 13 at Sunshine Coast 2yo F Mdn-Sw July 30 over 1000m, 7 len behind Don't Cha Wish with 57kg at $21. Like others better.
13
JACKSON MURPHY
PINK, YELLOW HORSESHOE AND SLEEVES, GOLD CAP