Mackay 17 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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LADBROKES ODDS SURGE Class 2 Handicap 1100m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: True. |
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Zaya to take up the running at a moderate tempo. Competitive. ZAYA (3) is speedy and missed a nose here this grade/trip first-up before coming back and recording a 58 win over 1300m when she skipped across from a wide gate and led. Back 200m in trip, and she should make short work of another awkward barrier. Presents fitter again and can go on with the job. DETERMINATION (2) ran below his best here last time in stronger company, but had come off three narrow defeats at Rockhampton, and they stack right up. The wide gate is a niggle, but he can feature with average luck. RAVENITE (9) resumes, and he started his last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1050m at this track. Draws inside and has a handy 2kg claim. He can make the finish if presented on song. SPIRIT OF MAC (1) resumed improved winning a CL3 at Townsville on a heavy track. Surprised the market but Wiggins rides today, suggesting he's pleasing. Has been kept on the fresh side and is worth a look. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Zaya in a tricky race.
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SPIRIT OF MAC
TRACY SIMMONS 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs I A Connor & Mrs T L Simmons Second-up. First-up after four months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Townsville Cl3-Sw March 15 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Coppabella Road with 55kg at $21. Previously second-up second last in a small field at this track Bm65 on November 4 over 1050m, 3 len behind Flying Shamus carrying 55kg at $4. Top jockey goes on and he can build on the win. |
6 R WIGGINS |
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DETERMINATION
RICKY VALE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG R J D Vale, T R Simpson, R G Unwin, J E Russell, G J Ladbrook & Mrs L J Harden Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 7 at this track Bm65 on April 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Dealing's Done carrying 57.5kg at $5. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Rockhampton Cl4 on March 14 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Nicconori with 56.5kg at $5. Draws out but a decent chance on his best form. |
12 AIDAN HOLT |
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ZAYA
REBECCA BINDER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs R Binder & W J Binder Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track Cl2 on March 19 over 1100m, on a slow track; head behind La Petite Maison carrying 55kg at $4. Last start won by a neck at this track 0 - 58 April 2 over 1300m defeating Leica Flamingo carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Well placed. Back in trip but is racing well and will be fitter. |
8 TAHLIA FENLON |
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HE'S THE ONE
SHAUN QUIGLEY 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs S D Quigley Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at this track Cl3 December 30 over 1560m, 2 len behind Grumpywantsatissue with 58kg at $3.20. Previously first up; third of 9 at this track Cl2 September 4 over 1050m, 0.9 len behind Rich Again with 56kg at $11. Has raced well fresh but it's been a long time between drinks. |
1 S CORMACK |
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OUR MISSILE
LACHIE MANZELMANN 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG J H Manzelmann Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Moranbah Clb on March 28 over 1000m, 7 len behind Scarlet Haze with 59kg at $2.30. Second-up won by 2 len at Bowen Bm50 April 11 over 1280m on a rain affected track defeating Redlights On carrying 61kg at $4.40. Won't be far away. |
4 ADAM SEWELL |
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OFFICE POLITICS
TRACY SIMMONS 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Dr D E Lemmon Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Bowen Cl3-Sw on April 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; head behind Red Hot Lizzie with 59.5kg at $10. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Emerald Bm50 on April 4 over 1000m, long-neck behind High Security with 61.5kg at $4.80. Inclined to risk. |
9 MS T CHAMBERS |
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| 7 | 10956 |
HOT TORQUE INVEGAS
LACHIE MANZELMANN 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Mrs T Kendrick & I J Corazzol Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at this track Cl2 on March 19 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind La Petite Maison carrying 55.5kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 9 at Home Hill Bm55 on February 14 over 1180m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Laser Beam carrying 60kg at $12. Comes into this in ordinary form. Likely to find this out of reach. |
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I'M STELLAR
JENNY BELL 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG W J Bell First-up. Finished off last campaign by 0.6 len Emerald Bm50 November 22 over 1200m defeating Our Missile carrying 60kg at $6. First up last campaign third of 8 at Clermont Cl2 November 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Mississippi Morn with 56.5kg at $3. Others make more appeal. |
7 EMMA BELL |
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RAVENITE
WAYNE POMFRETT 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A R Gibson, J J Scalia, W N Pomfrett, P M Pomfrett, R Mroz & G J Francey Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at this track Cl1 October 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Melo Melo Kava carrying 57kg at $10. Previously first up; third of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw June 5 over 1050m, a head behind Zaya carrying 58kg at $3.70. Likely to play a major role. |
2 AMIE MEISSNER |
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CRIMSON DECIPHER
RICKY VALE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Whyte Racing (Mgr: D R Whyte), Mrs J Whyte, P J Bullen, K Leishman, B Franklin, Mrs C J Kane, Ms D Paris, F Fusca, Dollars Or Cents (Mgr: D R Mikkelsen), D Anderson & Miss S L Daley Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after seven months got back early 4th of 8 at Rockhampton Bm60 on March 14 over 1050m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sailor's Rum with 55kg at $8. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Townsville 3yo Hcp on June 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Revolt with 54kg at $5. Fitter but unlikely to threaten. |
5 MCKENZIE APEL |
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TENNER
LEAONIE HORSTMAN 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Ms L D Horstman & E Horstman Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Rockhampton Cl1 on March 24 over 1050m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Betta Than Presley with 54kg at $6. Second-up ran last in a small field at Gladstone Clb on April 4 over 850m, 5.5 len behind Fast 'N' Fancy with 57.5kg at $2.50. Has the job ahead. |
5 C MC IVER |
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FLYBALL
DARRYL JOHNSTON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG D M Johnston, E D Summers & Ms C A Johnston First-up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Rockhampton Bm55 December 18 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind El Fortress carrying 55.5kg at $26. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Ctry Cl1 February 10 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Withstand with 53.5kg at $21. Wait and see how he returns. |
3 MS N SUMMERS |
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