Mackay 14 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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LADBROKES ODDS SURGE BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: True. |
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Expecting Universal Harmony to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. UNIVERSAL HARMONY (5) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was beaten 5 lengths into fourth over 1050m at Rockhampton. Has never missed the placings at the second run back. Likely improver with strong prospects. DEALING'S DONE (2) was comfortably accounted for when sixth last time out over 1100m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. That followed a win here at the previous outing. The engagement of Warwick Satherley is a positive move and is a likely improver with strong prospects. OUTBACK BANDIT (7) finished 2.8 lengths back from the winner last start at Rockhampton on soft going and is down in weight this time. Sound record at this distance with three wins and five minor placings from 11 runs and is one of the leading contenders. UPSTART LEGEND (9) was in the placings when a length away from the winner last time at Mt Garnet. Winning rider Adam Sewell sticks and must be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 5,2,7,9.
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OUTBACK ACTION
LACHIE MANZELMANN 7YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG L S Manzelmann Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 7th of 10 at Thangool Hcp on April 27 over 1075m, 5 len behind Sunnycoast with 57.5kg at $31. Previously second-up won by 1.4 len at Home Hill Sw June 28 over 1000m defeating Captain Bond carrying 61.5kg at $3. No easier this time and looks tested again. |
4 EMMA SIMSIR |
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| 2 | 3x616 |
DEALING'S DONE
WAYNE WINTERS 6YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG Mrs S C Winters, Ms V Becker, A P Spiteri, B W Winters, M J Camilleri, M A Walker, S L Hunt & Knutlins Racing (Mgr: T M Rawlins) Last start got back early 6th of 8 at this track Hcp on April 17 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Obligated carrying 53.5kg at $4.80. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.75 len at this track Bm65 April 2 over 1200m defeating Upstart Legend carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Ready to peak after three runs back and is among the leading chances. |
1 W G SATHERLEY |
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FLYING SHAMUS
JENNIFER HATFIELD 7YO BAY MARE 61.0KG H W Manzelmann Mare back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at this track Hcp November 21 over 1300m, 6 len behind Divine Okay carrying 54kg at $7. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at this track Bm70 May 8 2025 over 1200m, 3 len behind Early Fusion carrying 59.5kg at $26. Can figure in the finish while fresh. |
8 R WIGGINS |
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| 4 | 67545 |
RUBUNKAR
LACHIE MANZELMANN 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG B E W Hanson & C L Filewood Most recently ran last in a small field at Gordonvale Botb Hcp on May 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Raetihi with 55kg at $6. The run before that 4th of 7 at Yeppoon Bm65 on May 2 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Clocks Ticking carrying 60.5kg at $3.20. Prefer to see him back in form. |
3 AIDAN HOLT |
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UNIVERSAL HARMONY
JAMIE MCCONACHY 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A R Fenlon, B J Fenlon, K M Sparrow, R A Humphries, D M Harms, Mrs K Galligan, G P Donald & B A Arnold Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 8 at Rockhampton Bm72 on April 24 over 1050m, on a slow track; 5 len behind King Spirit carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Rockhampton Bm62 on December 9 over 1050m, 1.2 len behind Kai Mondo with 61kg at $6. Worth another chance. |
6 C MC IVER |
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| 6 | 86x71 |
SVINDAL
IAN PRIZEMAN 9YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs M Prizeman Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up of 8 at Rockhampton Bm72 on April 24 over 1050m, on a slow track; 6 len behind King Spirit carrying 57kg at $61. Last start won by 0.5 len at Gladstone Open Hcp May 9 over 1000m defeating Heat with 51kg at $5. This harder and others are preferred in this contest. |
7 NIKKI OLZARD |
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| 7 | x3317 |
OUTBACK BANDIT
GRAEME GREEN 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG G R Green & W B Johnston Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 at Rockhampton Bm60 on April 24 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Determination carrying 62kg at $5. The race before that won by a nose at Longreach Cl3-Sw April 13 over 1200m defeating All Too Lucky with 60kg at $2.80. Can atone. |
5 AMIE MEISSNER |
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BRASCO
LACHIE MANZELMANN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG L S Manzelmann & Miss B L James Half-brother to Group 2 winner Blueberry Hill. Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at Yeppoon Bm65 on May 2 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Clocks Ticking with 59.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track Cl6-Sw on September 4 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Lady Masquerade carrying 57kg at $19. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt. |
2 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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| 9 | 76213 |
UPSTART LEGEND
LACHIE MANZELMANN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG J H Manzelmann Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Mt Garnet Bm60 on May 1 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Capicella with 62kg at $4. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at this track Bm60 April 17 over 1200m defeating Crimson Decipher with 59kg at $4.40. Not far from the winner last time and among the chances on best figures. |
3 ADAM SEWELL |
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