Rockhampton   09 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

GARRARDS OPEN Handicap 1050m

Track: GOOD4   Clear (Max: 32)   Rail: +5.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.52)  

Genuine tempo with Early Fusion to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. HEARTONI (1) has a solid record here over this track and trip with a win and a second from just two attempts. Gets some weight off with the 2kg claim and should be right there at the business end. DEVIL DEVIL (8) is a four-time winner over this course and distance and is better than the past couple of efforts suggest. Capable of bouncing right back. DOUBTING EYE (4) is a last-start winner here and rarely puts in a poor one. A must for the multiples. EARLY FUSION (3) is drawn to get a cosy run in transit from the inside alley and has a sound first-up record. Can run a race while fresh. LETMELETGO (2) grows a leg for hoop Wiggins who has three wins from just four steers. Shapes as a leading contender. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 1,8,4,3.
1 10072 HEARTONI
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, M Detenon, N G O'connor, P Taing, A M Penklis, Obes Nobodies (Mgr: G J O'Brien), C S Darby, B Anderson, G X Ryan, B Bardsley, North Hill Syndicate (Mgr: M I Barnes), Ms S Y Dawes, W J Page & J B Page
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Hcp on November 14 over 1050m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Cherry Rose with 60.5kg at $3.80. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Hcp on October 24 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind En Pointe carrying 55kg at $10. Can do one better.
7
OLIVIA WEBB
Royal Blue, Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
2 3064x LETMELETGO
ALISHA TAYLOR
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
M Gudinski
Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Thangool Hcp June 10 over 1300m, 5 len behind Real Key with 63kg at $4.60. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Mackay Cl6-Sw May 27 2024 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Bold Hunter carrying 60kg at $11. Capable of a bold return.
4
R WIGGINS
Black And Red Diamonds, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
3 2403x EARLY FUSION
RICKY VALE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R J D Vale & Mrs G M Apel
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Cairns Bm78 August 23 over 1250m, 0.6 len behind Turbeau with 59kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len this track Bm70 April 11 over 1100m slow track defeating Bold And Smooth with 56.5kg at $6.50. Don't underestimate while fresh.
1
ADAM SEWELL
Blue, Yellow Horseshoe, Armbands And Quartered Cap
4 x1541 DOUBTING EYE
JASON MORGAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs L M Morgan & C A Weatherley
Last start won by 1.75 len at this track Hcp November 28 over 1100m in soft going defeating Track Tale carrying 54.5kg at $3.50. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Hcp on November 14 over 1050m, slow going 3.5 len behind Cherry Rose carrying 55kg at $11. Going well and rates highly.
3
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
Royal Blue, White Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
5 66483 CAPTAIN FOX
PETER FLEMING
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R B Daniels, J R Daniels & S S Daniels
At the latest run got back early 3rd in a small field at this track Hcp on November 28 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Doubting Eye carrying 52kg at $20. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track Hcp on November 14 over 1050m, slow going 6 len behind Cherry Rose carrying 54.5kg at $51. Maybe a place.
7
NIKKI OLZARD
White, Blue Sash, Red Armbands, Blue Cap
6 3x700 RUBUNKAR
LACHIE MANZELMANN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
B E W Hanson & C L Filewood
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at Barcaldine Hcp on November 1 over 1100m, 10 len behind Magical Slipper with 58kg at $8. Before that ran last of 10 at Emerald Hcp on October 11 over 1000m, 14 len behind Sunnycoast carrying 60kg at $12. Doesn’t rate.
5
JACKSON MURPHY
Lime Green, Blue B, White Sleeves And Cap, Blue Stars
7 6156x DEEP BLAST
STEPHEN RUNDLE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J Rundle & S Rundle
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at this track Hcp August 5 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Captain Fox carrying 57kg at $8.50. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at this track Bm70 April 11 over 1100m, soft track; 7 len behind Early Fusion with 58kg at $41. Capable of a bold showing.
2
TAHLIA FENLON
Green And Purple Halves, White Diamond Band And Sleeves, Green Cap
8 21165 DEVIL DEVIL
CLINTON TAYLOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S Mills
At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track Hcp on November 14 over 1050m, slow going 5.5 len behind Cherry Rose with 54kg at $5. Before that ran last in a small field at Twin Hills Hcp on September 26 over 1100m, 7 len behind The Squire with 55kg at $2.50. Tough to beat if near his best.
6
S CORMACK
Red, Gold Sleeves, Green Cap And Red Pom Pom