Mackay   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

MC BUTCHERY Class 3 Handicap 1300m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: +2m 900-400m; +2.5m 400m-W/Post; True Remainder. (Pent: 5.10)  

Moderate pace with Terminus taking up the running ahead of Rich Divinity and Major Look. PRIMO (6) switched from a sharp Sydney barn and won a 55 at Townsville first up as expected. He has more to give and maps for the run of the race. Has weight relief and that brings him right into it. ODEGAARD (4) switched from a top Victorian stable and just missed from the back here off a 57-day freshen. Has two gear additions and can sit closer today. Fitter and he also has more up his sleeve. MAJOR LOOK (3) was plain at Rockhampton but he missed a whisker here this grade/trip the one before. It wouldn't surprise if he bounced back. ALBANIAN BAY (9) peaks and won't be far away. HYDE PARK (2) resumes. Holds each way appeal. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Primo.
1 0985x COUNTER
LACHIE MANZELMANN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
L Seymour, Miss B Johnson & T M Rawlins
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Eagle Farm Bm65 March 26 over 1800m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Calm Seeker carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Eagle Farm Bm68 January 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Treporti with 60kg at $26. Prefer over a bit more ground.
7
AIDAN HOLT
Black, White LC4 Logo, Chevron Sleeves, White Cap
2 x801x HYDE PARK
TOM BUTTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J J Button
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign post a big 4 len win. Bowen 3&4yo Hcp January 24 over 1470m defeating Orca carrying 60.5kg at $10. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Townsville Bm60 December 5 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Mutafiq carrying 60kg at $4.50. Faces a tough essay.
1
R WIGGINS
Sky Blue, White Diamond Sash
3 17319 MAJOR LOOK
JAMIE MCCONACHY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas)
Most recently 9th of 11 at Rockhampton Cl3 on July 5 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Katdeel carrying 58kg at $8. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at this track Cl3-Sw June 27 over 1300m defeating Barello with 57kg at $3. Best form stacks up nicely.
8
S CORMACK
Orange, Black Lightning Bolts, Black Lightning Bolt On Sleeves, Orange Cap, Black Lightning Bolt
4 53x72 ODEGAARD
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas)
Third-up today. First-up second last of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 on May 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Houdini carrying 58.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 11 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind The Brill Building carrying 62kg at $13. Can improve. Strong run latest and can find winning form.
9
ADIN THOMPSON
Orange, Black Lightning Bolts, Black Lightning Bolt On Sleeves, Orange Cap, Black Lightning Bolt
5 x1866 DEALING'S DONE
WAYNE WINTERS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S Winters, Miss B Becker, A Spiteri, B Winters, M Camilleri, M Walker, S Hunt & Knutlins Racing
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track Bm70 on July 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lady Masquerade carrying 56.5kg at $7. The race before that 6th of 10 at Townsville Bm65 on June 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Lean Eagle carrying 59.5kg at $16. Prepared to overlook.
10
COBI VITLER
White, Light Green Diamond, Diamond Armbands And Seams On Cap
6 530x1 PRIMO
STEVEN ROYES
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
B J Cox, L J Wickfeldt, J R Clarke, A Colborne, J Caddis, B Hanley, C Fayle, Z Pejasinovic, M Hooper, A Lewis, C Harrod, P Iemma, Mrs L Squires, W F Herbert, D M Ebzery & Big Bear Racing (Mgr: B J Cox)
Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Townsville 0 - 55 July 6 over 1200m in soft going defeating Stateswoman carrying 60kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside Cl1 on February 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Nostringsattached with 57kg at $51. Can go on with it.
2
JACKSON MURPHY
Red, Black Stripe, Armbands And Cap
7 80x73 RICH AGAIN
JOAO CAMPEAO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J M Serra Campeao. V Grasso & J A Simpson
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 11 at this track Bm55 on June 27 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind All England with 62kg at $31. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind The Brill Building carrying 60.5kg at $26. Impressed last start. Risking.
9
ADAM SEWELL
Bottle Green, Red, Yellow And Royal Blue Diamond Band, Diamonds On Sleeves And Cap
8 64x12 OUTWITTED
TIM COOK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss A M Cook, A F Cook, Miss C L Cook, D M Cook, Mrs K M Curd, BJB Curd, C D Curd, J Curd, B Phillips, G Phillips, S R Phillips, C R Shackleton, S R Beatson & P Shackleton
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 2 len at Rockhampton Cl1 May 22 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Immortality carrying 58kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Rockhampton 0 - 58 on July 4 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Lone Artist with 60kg at $10. Racing well. Improver in the mix.
1
ASHLEY BUTLER
Purple, Pink Stars, Stars Cap
9 5x034 ALBANIAN BAY
PATRICK MCGUIRE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs M V McGuire, P T A McGuire, M H McGuire & Miss P M McGuire
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 11 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind The Brill Building carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Townsville Bm60 on June 29 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Lady Damus carrying 56.5kg at $17. Will need to do a bit more to win.
6
OLIVIA KENDAL
Red, Pink Sleeves And Cap
10 x1192 ELEANOR NANCY
MARK CURRIE
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Soar Bloodstock (Mgr: S Sydes)
Dual acceptor. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 11 over 1300m, slow going 1.1 len behind Cole's Best with 55.5kg at $12. The start before that second last of 10 at Rockhampton 3yo Hcp on July 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Jacka Stands Alone with 52kg at $31. Thereabouts last time out. Passing.
10
White, Black Horse Head Motif, Armbands And Cap, White Pom Pom
11 78x95 RICH DIVINITY
WAYNE POMFRETT
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
W N Pomfrett, P M Pomfrett, A R Gibson, S P Dolan & Miss A A Marriage
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 11 at this track Bm55 on June 27 over 1100m, 10 len behind All England with 59.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell faded in the straight 5th of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 11 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind The Brill Building with 58kg at $14. Prefer others.
5
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Tangerine, Grey Sleeves And Cap
12 4840x THE PENSKE FILE
JENNIFER HATFIELD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
L R Kelly, M F Kelly, L G Maloney, Mrs K A Maloney, D J Fahey, A A R Marchegiano, L Trimboli, T J Kennedy & S D Chadwick
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Penola 0-56 January 17 over 1600m, 13 len behind Prancing Countess carrying 57.5kg at $19. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Naracoorte 0-54 November 3 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Cork Harbour with 60kg at $10. Unlikely to trouble the top few at this stage of the prep.
4
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
Red, Royal Blue Fleur De Lys And Sleeves, Red Fleur De Lys, Quartered Cap
13 70x68 TERMINUS
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
4YO  GR/B  GELDING 54.0KG
Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up second last of 7 at Home Hill Bm60 on June 28 over 1000m, 5 len behind Remember Roy with 55kg at $21. Last start 8th of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind The Brill Building carrying 55kg at $31. Will not find this easy. Looking elsewhere.
3
JASON TAYLOR
Orange, Black Lightning Bolts, Black Lightning Bolt On Sleeves, Orange Cap, Black Lightning Bolt