Mackay   01 May 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

LADBROKES POPULAR SRM BENCHMARK 62 Handicap 1800m

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

So Outrageous and Replace The Ace can pave the way. Tricky. REPLACE THE ACE (3) went forward and gave a great sight beaten a whisker over 1600m at Rockhampton. He's won 2/3 this course and distance and on a 7-day return will use the inside gate to advantage. SAN JUAN (6) settled back from an awkward barrier in the same contest. He'd been narrowly beaten at Townsville prior over 1609m and went close at Rockhampton the one before. Has his first track and trip and expect it to suit. CASH ARTIST (4) led them up and won a 60 here over 2000m. He will run it out and is in the mix. KAYLEEN'S PROFIT (5) was heavily bet in the same contest and lost the rider. She maps well and will also be around the mark. BOOM CRUSHER (8) is going well enough to consider and Cormack stays aboard. SUGGESTED PLAY: Replace The Ace to win.
1 15293 RELEASE LE MISSILE
DARBY AMOS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Dr D B Hummelstad, D K Amos, Ms K L Amos & D Amos
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Townsville Bm60 on April 14 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Ellis Beach with 62kg at $6. The race before that 9th of 14 at Townsville Bm65 on March 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rhegion with 62kg at $26. Can't tip with much confidence.
6
AMIE MEISSNER
Dark Blue, Orange And Yellow Tree Motif, Red Armbands, Spot Cap And Pom Pom
2 8x122 SMART MISSION
CLINTON TAYLOR
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
D J Humphreys & Mrs T Humphreys
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Rockhampton Bm60 on April 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Bold Blaze carrying 61.5kg at $2.45. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Rockhampton Cl3 on April 12 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Inca Trail with 59.5kg at $1.35. Finds a nice race and can add to the strong recent record.
7
Black, Purple Hoop, Armband And Cap
3 25153 REPLACE THE ACE
TOM F SMITH
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
L J Adams, Miss S Walden, S G Murray, B C Mills & K Mills
At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Rockhampton Bm60 on April 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; neck behind Bold Blaze with 60.5kg at $17. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Emerald Bm55 on April 4 over 1615m, 3 len behind Jetpack Verdi with 60kg at $2.80. Tough to beat.
1
AIDAN HOLT
Royal Blue, Black Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
4 1x821 CASH ARTIST
DARRYL JOHNSTON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
L D Wanless
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 2.75 len at this track Bm60 April 17 over 2000m defeating Jetpack Verdi carrying 57kg at $10. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track 0 - 55 on April 2 over 1560m, 0.5 len behind Diasonic carrying 59kg at $8.50. Back in trip and deserves consideration.
7
MS N SUMMERS
Gold, Green Stars, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap
5 2352l KAYLEEN'S PROFIT
RICKY VALE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
P Cheimardinov, P A Radford, N T K Radford & Titan Equine Services (Mgr: D J Murray)
Dual acceptor. Last start didn't finish the race at this track Bm60 April 17 over 2000m. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track Bm60 on April 2 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind More Trouble carrying 56kg at $6. Has ability and is a chance to atone.
2
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
White, Blue And Yellow Sash, Armbands And Quartered Cap
6 x4316 SAN JUAN
JAMIE MCCONACHY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
M S Withers, L J Gorman, Mrs A M Gorman, B Dodson, Mrs B A Dodson, B M Mcalister, Mrs G J Mcalister, C J Dodson, J F Siganto, C Hughes, T E Balzan, D J Peel, M J Wells, Mrs J R Wells, A J Dunne, M F Moller, G T Wells & Mrs C Wells
Most recently 6th of 9 at Rockhampton Bm60 on April 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bold Blaze carrying 56.5kg at $14. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Townsville Mdn March 31 over 1609m on a soft track defeating Ready And Betta with 60kg at $1.45. Worth another chance.
5
C MC IVER
White, Blue Stars, Red Sleeves, White Cap With Blue And Red Stars
7 56944 SO OUTRAGEOUS
RAYMOND WILLIAMS
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
T Leake, R Williams , B Williams , G Dickson , B Smith , M Shields , L Shields, C Loch , C Triplett.
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Longreach Bm55 on April 13 over 1400m, 4 len behind Call Out carrying 60.5kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 8 at Emerald Bm55 on April 4 over 1615m, 3 len behind Jetpack Verdi with 60kg at $7. Hard to have.
3
VIOLET SOULSBY
Red, White Sash, Striped Sleeves And Cap
8 84735 BOOM CRUSHER
DARRYL JOHNSTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
D M Johnston, J W Turlan, Z S J A Carter, E D Summers, Ms C A Johnston & J M Schubert
Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 11 at this track Bm55 on April 17 over 1560m, 2 len behind Turn Me Royale with 58kg at $6. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track 0 - 55 on April 2 over 1560m, 0.6 len behind Diasonic carrying 58kg at $7. Can't be ruled out.
9
S CORMACK
Black, Yellow Star, Stars Sleeves And Cap
9 69412 JETPACK VERDI
GLENDA BELL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
A Barrow, N Miller & G N Collins
Last start 2nd of 7 at this track Bm60 on April 17 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Cash Artist carrying 54kg at $4.60. The race before that won by 0.6 len at Emerald Bm55 April 4 over 1615m defeating Notacluehoworwho carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Tougher this time.
4
TAHLIA FENLON
Light Blue, White Star And Sleeves, Black Stars, Light Blue Cap, White Star