Emerald 17 Aug 2026
GOING: S(6)
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FARM & CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS QTIS Class 6 Plate 1000m Track: SOFT 6 Rail: True. |
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Good pace from Diddley Squat, Greylist and Krackacan and they'll have company. Have to take a couple of these on faith. CONTEMPORARY (1) is a former Victorian who has run the gambit of all the feature Victorian sprint races over winter before tackling a quality sprint at Flemington. Huge class drop as he heads north to the new yard and anything like best form goes close here. Two years since a win and generally races over a little further but senior rider on from a low draw and class will go a long way. Similarly ASTAPOR (8) comes off city Brisbane form and has first start for the new barn. Goes well fresh and weighted to feature if anywhere near best. KRACKACAN (5) is a speedy type with a strong third-up record and gets chance. GOOD LIEUTENANT (2) is an honest type fitter for a good return and has to be included. DIDDLEY SQUAT (3) has been freshened since a poor run last time but did place here the start prior. SUGGESTED PLAY: Contemporary if anywhere near best.
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| 1 | x0860 |
CONTEMPORARY
LACHIE MANZELMANN 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG J H Manzelmann & Miss H Woodhouse Returns from a 58-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 12 at Flemington on June 20 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind De Bergerac carrying 54kg at $61. The race before that 6th of 11 at Swan Hill on June 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Cripps with 55kg at $13. Former Victorian who rates to win. |
3 ADAM SEWELL |
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| 2 | x30x2 |
GOOD LIEUTENANT
RAYMOND WILLIAMS 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG R B williams Second run back. First-up after nine months 2nd of 11 at Mackay on July 25 over 1200m, neck behind Upstart Legend with 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Eagle Farm on October 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Voracious carrying 60.5kg at $12. Genuine galloper and is worth thought. |
1 GABRIELLE SEMMENS |
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| 3 | 6x336 |
DIDDLEY SQUAT
GLENDA BELL 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG S A J Steinhardt & Ms T Sheridan Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Thangool on July 18 over 1075m, 10 len behind Corkscrew with 56.5kg at $10. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on June 29 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Sailor's Rum with 59kg at $17. Capable of much better and cannot be underestimated. |
8 RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA |
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| 4 | 75212 |
GREYLIST
BILL TRIMBLE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs E Beak, J C Beak, Mrs V G J Beak At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Gladstone on August 8 over 1000m, 2 len behind Borneo carrying 59.5kg at $5. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Middlemount on July 25 over 1000m defeating Terambi with 56.5kg at $4.40. Racing well and will give a sight. |
6 TOM ORR |
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| 5 | 25x65 |
KRACKACAN
DARRYL JOHNSTON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D M Johnston & P A Kopp Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up faded in the straight ran second last of 7 at Rockhampton on July 9 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind King's Duty carrying 60kg at $7. Last start ran last in a small field at Rockhampton on July 31 over 1050m, 1.1 len behind Italian Dancer with 56.5kg at $3.70. Speedy type with a strong third-up record and gets chance. |
7 MS N SUMMERS |
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| 6 | 1225x |
WOODSTOCK ROCK
KEVIN J MILLER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S Mills Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Mackay Cl6 December 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind Universal Harmony carrying 58kg at $4.60. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. Mackay 0 - 60 July 26 2025 over 1100m defeating Rich Again carrying 58kg at $4.60. First run for new yard and does go well fresh. |
2 NIKKI OLZARD |
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| 7 | 196x9 |
AMBERINGER
ALLAN JENKINSON 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A R Jenkinson & Mrs C A P Jenkinson Second run back. Comes off a 59-day let-up. First-up after three months 9th of 12 at Rockhampton on June 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Underrated carrying 59kg at $12. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Rockhampton on February 5 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Heart And Spirit with 54kg at $7.50. Has won second up before but looks tested again. |
5 AMY GRAHAM |
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| 8 | x470x |
ASTAPOR
RODNEY HAY 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG R T Hay Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Cl6 March 7 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Bundella with 52.5kg at $21. First up last campaign second last in a small field at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw January 7 over 1000m, 4 len behind Yoyo Yeezy with 60kg at $9. This far easier and with the light weight will go close fresh. |
4 KAYLA BARKER |
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| 9 | 3215x |
GILBERT'S GOLD
PATRICK DILLON 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P D Dillon & Ms L M Dillon Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Rockhampton Bm58 November 14 over 1100m, soft track; 5 len behind Red Beauty with 60.5kg at $12. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Rockhampton 0 - 60 May 4 2025 over 1100m, soft track; 2 len behind Kernel Boom carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. Might be better off following this outing. |
9 C MC IVER |
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