Mackay   19 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

LADBROKES ODDS SURGE RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap 1050m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: True.  

Strong tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Arrogant Heart and Little Iffy. MARELLITY (9) led last time over 1200m at Rockhampton in stronger and has excuses. Was narrowly beaten here prior this grade off the Maiden win at the track. Has plenty of gate speed and is suited much better. LITTLE IFFY (7) resumes and is right up to this if presented forward. Cormack's booking suggests she will be and she's back plenty in grade off the most recent. She also has tactical speed and will take pegging back. RUM RUMBLE (2) hasn't had the best of luck his last two from wide barriers. Draws somewhat better today and his Rockhampton effort two back would have him in the finish. SUBSIDISE (11) has been freshened after her easy Maiden win at Thangool. Has an inside gate and a 1.5kg claim and won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Marellity appeals most.
1 00549 KAHAYLAAN
JOSHUA MANZELMANN
8YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss S R Vella, J Agius, Mrs B H Maley, M E Findlay, J Nix & Mrs K A Turnbull
Last start second last of 10 at Townsville Bm65 on March 5 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Northernontap carrying 56kg at $61. The race before that 4th in a small field at Rockhampton Bm65 on February 24 over 1050m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Miss Mercy with 56.5kg at $21. Wide draw makes it hard.
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MS C JOKIC
Light Blue, Dark Blue Yoke, Sleeves And Cap
2 x3735 RUM RUMBLE
RICKY VALE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Freeman Racing (Mgr: D M Freeman), N Freeman, Mrs T Freeman, D M Freeman & Kenmore Racing (Mgr: D M Freeman)
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track 0 - 55 on February 13 over 1100m, 2 len behind Looming Legend carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Before that 3rd of 13 at Rockhampton Cl1 on February 5 over 1100m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Gotta Hero with 55.5kg at $7.50. One of the better chances.
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MCKENZIE APEL
Shocking Pink, Light Blue Checks, Seams Sleeves
3 760x0 WHITSUNDAY SESSION
STEVEN ROYES
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B J Cox, D Stone, C Barnes, M Andrews, D M Ebzery, D E Lorentz, B Hanley, M Hooper, R Sartor, M Harper, J R Poole, Z Pejasinovic, Big Bear Racing (Mgr: B J Cox) & Ms S J Taylor
Second run back. First-up after nine months 14th of 16 at Townsville Cl3-Sw on February 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Mind Over Matter carrying 54.5kg at $31. Previously second-up from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Inverell Bm58 on May 23 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind Staffa carrying 57kg at $9. Prefer her later on.
1
R WIGGINS
Red, Black Stripe, Black Armbands, Red Cap, Black Stripe
4 0x055 CRYPTIC PRISM
MAREE SKILLINGTON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
MA Skillington and DJ Olzard
Last start second last in a small field at Rockhampton Bm65 on February 24 over 1050m, slow going 7 len behind Miss Mercy with 52kg at $10. Before that second last in a small field at Rockhampton Bm60 on February 17 over 1050m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Electric Brae carrying 55.5kg at $41. Out of his depth.
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NIKKI OLZARD
Purple, White With Gold Outline Crown, Epaulettes And Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap, Gold Seams
5 65169 OFFICE POLITICS
TRACY SIMMONS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Dr D E Lemmon
At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at Townsville Cl3-Sw on March 15 over 1000m, in the wet; 8 len behind Spirit Of Mac carrying 58.5kg at $41. The run before that 6th of 11 at Rockhampton Cl2 on January 29 over 1050m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Determination with 55.5kg at $41. Passing here.
4
ADAM SEWELL
Royal Blue, Gold Sash, Checked Sleeves, Gold Cap
6 4876x CHALKLEY
DAVID MICALLEF
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss B J Leppien
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Twin Hills 0 - 55 September 27 over 1100m, 12 len behind Spin Doctor carrying 58kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign tenth of 13 at Townsville 0 - 55 May 17 2024 over 1000m, 6 len behind Viburnum carrying 56kg at $26. Prefer to see.
5
AMIE MEISSNER
White, Blue Sash And Armbands
7 1320x LITTLE IFFY
TRACY SIMMONS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
T L Simmons, S Steffek, I Mitchell, M Sander & K Sander
Mare back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Townsville 2&3yo Hcp July 19 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Time To Prophet carrying 52kg at $17. Previously first up; second of 9 at Townsville Mdn April 27 over 1000m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Gabby's Ready carrying 54kg at $2.35. On song she will be right in the finish.
8
S CORMACK
White, Grey Halves, Light Blue Chevron
8 951 STANDARD GLADIATOR
STEVEN ROYES
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald
Dual acceptor. At the latest run won by 0.6 len at Townsville 3yo Mdn-Sw March 5 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Boom Bunny with 56kg at $61. Has progressed at each appearance, culminating in a win at start three last time out over 1000m at Townsville.
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Orange, Yellow H
9 x6133 MARELLITY
JOHN WIGGINTON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Miss Z M L Wigginton, Miss S L Daley, M J Duncan & I J Duncan
Recent form sound. Last start led but faded 3rd of 8 at Rockhampton Cl2 on February 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Limero with 54kg at $7.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track 0 - 55 on February 13 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Looming Legend with 56.5kg at $2.15. Will take plenty of catching.
9
TOM ORR
Cerise, Purple Sash, Quartered Cap
10 439x6 SECRET BOOM
LACHIE MANZELMANN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J H Manzelmann, Mrs D Zarb & R A Luck
Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 7 at Home Hill Clb on February 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Hellarama with 60kg at $5. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind I'm Stellar with 58kg at $21. Find this a bit too tough.
2
MICHAEL MURPHY
Dark Blue, Light Blue Star And Cap
11 09621 SUBSIDISE
MICHAEL STEPHENS
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J J Azzopardi, R Nicolaidis, A Eustace, R G Disbrey, M Comer Thaketa (Mgr: J J Azzopardi) & Group One Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Azzopardi)
Racing well recently. Comes off a 54 day let-up. Last start won by 2.75 len at Thangool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw January 24 over 800m defeating Craiglea Monnie carrying 54.5kg at $2.80. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Gladstone 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 850m, 3.5 len behind Fast 'N' Fancy carrying 56kg at $2.10. Can build on a spacious Maiden win.
3
AMY GRAHAM
Hot Pink, Light Blue And Red Halved Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
12 5x38x ARROGANT HEART
KEN MCGUIRE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
K J McGuire, Mrs S M Mcguire, Mrs A J Mcallister, D J Mcguire, Mrs M J Pickering & E J McGuire
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Townsville 0 - 55 March 6 2025 over 1000m, 6 len behind Lucky Rolla carrying 55kg at $14. First up last campaign third of 11 at Townsville 0 - 55 February 20 2025 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Brave Intent with 56kg at $41. See how he returns.
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GABRIELLE SEMMENS
White, Red Diamond, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap