Rockhampton   22 May 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

DIAGEO PTY LTD Class 3 Handicap 1300m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 28)   Rail: +4.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.77)  

Pace looks genuine from Prince Of Sooview, Loose Unit and El Of A Senorita, closely attended by Last Ditch Effort. MAGIC GAME (9) is another strong winning chance for the potent Stanley-Taylor combination. Resumed here beaten 1L after a slow start, spiking her figures. Draws awkwardly, but she's sure to have come on, and she's a second-up winner. Stablemate EL OF A SENORITA (8) resumed with a near miss this grade at Mackay and has also improved. She can position forward, and Wiggins is a key jockey engagement. She appears capable of going one better. ITZA MOTZA (5) beat Magic Game home in the 58 and then raced favourite in a 68 following but got too far back. Cartwright takes over from Wiggins and he's worth another chance. PER CAPITA (7) was plainer at Warwick, but was beaten narrowly at Ballina and Grafton the two prior. The inside barrier isn't ideal, but with average luck, he can get some of the cash. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Magic Game.
1 6x335 LOOSE UNIT
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick & D J Trask
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm68 on May 11 over 1600m, 8 len behind Surreal I Am carrying 58kg at $3.40. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on May 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind I'm Heroic carrying 57.5kg at $7. Ready to salute.
7
COREY SUTHERLAND
Royal Blue, Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
2 42546 LAST DITCH EFFORT
JOHN WIGGINTON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Duncan, H Poulsen, Melvis Syndicate (Mgr: J Seaton), Dr A R Pedler, N J Scotton, S Dibb, B A Smyth, Mrs N Scott, J K Lorberg, J Seaton, J T Wigginton & G J Beer
Most recently 6th of 8 at Mackay Bm70 on May 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Early Fusion with 54.5kg at $7. Before that 4th of 7 at this track Bm70 on April 22 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Moenave carrying 57kg at $11. Looks tested on latest effort.
4
LEAH MARTYN
Cerise, Purple Sash, Quartered Cap
3 x5054 TREASURER
MARK RENEHAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S A Renehan, L Hill & J B Renehan
Last start 4th of 10 at this track Bm65 on May 13 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Affinity Flyer with 58.5kg at $5. The race before that 5th of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on April 23 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Cinque Terre with 57kg at $21. Looking to others.
2
ASHLEY BUTLER
Red, Purple And White Diamonds Sleeves
4 7x024 PRINCE OF SOOVIEW
DARRYL HANSEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
L W Mayes, Mrs F L Fallon & P A Mueller
Most recently 4th of 7 at this track Bm70 on May 4 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Mean Approach carrying 56kg at $4.40. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm60 on April 11 over 1050m, on a slow track; nose behind Daimyo carrying 60.5kg at $8. Others preferred.
9
JAI WILLIAMS
Old Gold, Cerise Triangle Motif, Cerise With Old Gold Inverted Triangles Sleeves And Cap
5 83213 ITZA MOTZA
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, A M Penklis, A Rose, B J Moss, G L Wilson, R E Paynter, M J Yelaska, Miss K J Clifford, Kratzie Racing No.75 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), M P Thompson, G J O'Brien, M D Charleston, B Kaczynski, I Barnes, B J Fitzpatrick & N Penklis
Racing well. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track Bm65 on May 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Affinity Flyer with 57.5kg at $3.70. The start before that favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track Bm58 May 4 over 1300m on a soft track defeating The Brill Building with 59kg at $4.60. In a suitable race and should be in the mix.
8
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Blue And Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
6 70512 THE BRILL BUILDING
RICKY VALE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs G M Apel
Going well. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track Bm58 on May 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Itza Motza with 57.5kg at $3. The run before that favourite; settled well back; won by 1.1 len at this track 0 - 55 April 12 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Northumbria with 57kg at $2.15. Looms as a hope.
6
TAHLIA FENLON
Blue, Yellow Horseshoe, Armbands And Quartered Cap
7 60248 PER CAPITA
JORDAN LEE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
En Avant Racing (Mgr: Ms A Stewart), C J Smith, B S Ciurleo, C J Dawson, B Nicolaou, E J Skinner, T P Rolfe, T T Clark, M T Clark, B R Skinner, J G Arnold, M Brentson, L Northam, H J Lyons & L Brennan
Last start 8th of 11 at Warwick Cl3 on May 2 over 1350m, 3 len behind Ariat with 55.5kg at $11. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Ballina Bm58 on April 8 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 0.7 len behind Friend In Need with 57.5kg at $4.40. In the mix.
1
C WHITELEY
Purple, White And Yellow Checked Sash, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
8 432x2 EL OF A SENORITA
CLINTON TAYLOR
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
S Mills
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Mackay Cl3-Sw on May 8 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Gangitano carrying 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Thangool Cl1 on February 26 2024 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Papasito carrying 57kg at $3.80. Rates highly and can feature.
5
R WIGGINS
Red, Gold Sleeves, Green Cap And Red Pom Pom
9 216x3 MAGIC GAME
CLINTON TAYLOR
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
C K Taylor & Embrook Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: L R Langbecker)
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 8 at this track Bm58 on May 4 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Itza Motza carrying 59.5kg at $6. Previously second-up won by 1.4 len at this track Mdn October 4 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Fractional with 57kg at $2.90. Further improvement in store and go close.
10
JUSTIN P STANLEY
Navy Blue, Hot Pink Horseshoe, White Sleeves, White Cap, Hot Pink Horseshoes
10 112x6 GENERAL HIPPO
WILL JOHNSTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
W B Johnston, K D Hughes & C M Usher
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 11 at this track 0 - 60 on May 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Kernel Boom with 57.5kg at $18. Previously second-up second last of 8 at this track Mdn on October 19 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Fractional carrying 58kg at $6. Prefer others at this stage.
3
S CORMACK
Navy Blue, White Chevrons, Armbands And Cap, Navy Blue Seams And Pom Pom
11 43441 ME TIME
JESSICA KUHN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
J L Kuhn, A E Bennett, J E A Kuhn, S Toomey & Miss I E Morris
Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Mackay 0 - 55 May 8 over 1300m defeating Rothfury carrying 57kg at $3.20. The start before that 4th of 10 at Mackay 0 - 55 on May 1 over 1100m, 6 len behind Universal Harmony with 57kg at $5.50. Looks tested this time.
6
C MC IVER
Teal And White Diamonds, Black Sleeves And Cap