Rockhampton   04 May 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

BENTLEYS 2025 THE FITZROY OPEN 1300m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: +0.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.73)  

Kathy's Beau and Hellish possess good early speed and will set a genuine tempo. The $75,000 Fitzroy Open. Former Victorian SHOW SOME DECORUM (3) has been thereabouts in all three metropolitan runs since joining the new barn and gets the services of champion jockey Craig Williams in the stirrups. Should be able to get some cover from the favourable draw and will be right there at the business end. The honest OUR MAGNUS (4) has hit the top-five in 12 of his past 13 starts and is usually in the firing line. Will be rock-hard fit for this and shapes as a key runner. HELLISH (12) grows a leg for hoop Stanley who has six wins and two placings from just nine steers. Top-three candidate. KATHY'S BEAU (13) has three wins and a second from just four efforts around this circuit and will strip fitter second-up from the break. In the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 3,4,12,13.
1 x1016 MASTER SHOWMAN
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), M A McLean, M Beitz, B K Cameron, Mrs T Kendrick, D P Hillier, D F Bourke, R S Hooper, Redcliffe Rabbits (Mgr: S A Twomey), L K Wahlstrom, I J Corazzol & K W Chia
Full-brother to four-time Group 1 winner and stallion Trapeze Artist. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 16 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on April 19 over 1200m, 3 len behind Exotique Miss with 60kg at $19. Before that won by 0.5 len at Eagle Farm Cl6-Sw April 5 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Heroic Miss with 56.5kg at $21. Can atone.
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White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
2 23915 LOST IN TRANSIT
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, J Miller, G Miller & P Boyce
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at Eagle Farm Hcp on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Compelling Truth with 53.5kg at $10. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at Eagle Farm Bm85 March 15 over 1200m defeating Manhood carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Expect he will make amends.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Royal Blue, Yellow Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
3 6x564 SHOW SOME DECORUM
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M A McLean, A K Voller, G D Wayne, T L Carmichael, Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P J Daniel), R J Hayes, C L O'connell, G Sullivan, B P Morrissey, J Morrissey, H A Pritchard, G L Atkinson, Ms D C Wayne & A Burley
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on March 22 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Warby with 58kg at $17. The run before that got back early 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl6-Sw on March 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Termagant with 60kg at $26. Genuine type who gets his chance.
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CRAIG WILLIAMS
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
4 23415 OUR MAGNUS
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
C S Dwyer, G Halter, C G Geran, K J O'Brien, T Dickerson, L R Bishop, B B L S CLUB (Mgr: W F Francis), N Hoger & Mrs R Dwyer
Last start faded in the straight 5th of 10 at Doomben Qlty on April 16 over 1350m, slow going 3 len behind Miss Joelene carrying 52kg at $6. Before that won by 2.5 len at Toowoomba Kotm Consol Hcp March 28 over 1200m in the wet defeating Skyforger with 52.5kg at $4.40. Better suited back to this grade.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
White, Get Out Stakes Logo And Writing, Black And Emerald Green Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
5 11413 LETMELETGO
NICK WALSH
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
M Gudinski
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Mackay Hcp on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Sunnycoast with 60kg at $6. The run before that won by a long-neck at this track Hcp February 25 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Fine Shot carrying 57kg at $13. Others rate better this time.
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EMILY LANG
Black And Red Diamonds, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
6 30x30 MAHBABY
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M J Webster
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Toowoomba Kotm Consol Hcp on March 28 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Our Magnus with 54.5kg at $15. Second run from a spell 13th of 16 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on April 19 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Exotique Miss carrying 57kg at $20. Needs to turn form around sharply to be competitive.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Navy Blue, White H Inside Wreath, White Cap
7 6x140 CHERRY ROSE
JAMIE MCCONACHY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
J W Sparrow, Mrs S M Sparrow, K M Sparrow & B J Sparrow
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Ipswich Bm70 on April 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Twyford with 59.5kg at $3.40. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on March 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Ser Joh with 59.5kg at $9.50. Has ability and is one of the chances if she brings her best.
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S CORMACK
Pink, Black Sash
8 20x82 DEEP BLAST
STEPHEN RUNDLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J Rundle & S Rundle
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track Bm70 on April 11 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Early Fusion carrying 58kg at $41. Second run from a spell 2nd of 7 at this track Bm70 on April 22 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Moenave carrying 59.5kg at $51. Going okay but others preferred.
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RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
Green And Purple Halves, White Diamond Band And Sleeves, Green Cap
9 050x1 DEMON AWARD
DARRYL HANSEN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
M A Gleadow, D N Gibson, Miss A L Payne, S M Broodbank, D M G Jackson, R Kelly, M J Kelly, L J Baills, B D Bulow & Mrs C Cameron
Second run back. First-up after six months ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm70 April 13 over 1000m defeating Mio Sorrento with 61.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Mackay Cl6 on June 6 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Track Tale carrying 62.5kg at $5. Big chance to repeat the dose.
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MS N BERIMAN
Black, Emerald Green Sash And Armbands
10 32064 DOUBTING EYE
JASON MORGAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs L M Morgan & C A Weatherley
Last start 4th of 7 at Yeppoon Hcp on April 26 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Media Empire carrying 55kg at $4. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Bm70 on April 11 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Early Fusion carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Doesn’t look likely to threaten.
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W G SATHERLEY
Royal Blue, White Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
11 07x97 FOR VALOUR
LYLE WRIGHT
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
W W Mumford
Second run back. First-up after six months raced on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at Mackay Hcp on April 1 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Sunnycoast carrying 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at Townsville Cleveland Bay on August 3 over 1300m, 7 len behind Northern Pride with 52kg at $13. Fitter again but prefer to see a return to form.
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TAHLIA FENLON
Green And Gold Diagonal Stripes, Green Cap
12 x1021 HELLISH
CLINTON TAYLOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
L J Bryant, Mrs K Harris, L C Harris, Mrs J M Cotter, J A B Bryant, J V Beynon, D J Sullivan, N P Crow, R Brazil, N M Close, M D Richardson, R A Deaves, M R Burch & Mrs M Dalton
Most recently won by a nose at this track Mayors Cup April 12 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Kathy's Beau with 57.5kg at $3.30. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Mackay Hcp on April 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Sunnycoast with 58kg at $2.70. Big chance.
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JUSTIN P STANLEY
Blue, Aqua And White Check, Sleeves And Cap
13 131x2 KATHY'S BEAU
CLINTON TAYLOR
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
M Crosland, A J Crosland, S Crosland, Miss A Eisel, S D A White, C A White, Mrs B R Ryan, J P Ryan, P F Oram, P Baverstock, G L Catton, J Deveney, E J Williams, J W Henson, S G Cox & J Keen
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd in a small field at this track Mayors Cup on April 12 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Hellish carrying 56.5kg at $1.65. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Bm70 October 4 over 1400m defeating Bencoolen carrying 59kg at $1.40. Has won second-up in the past and is capable of building on that record.
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CHAD SCHOFIELD
White With Multicoloured Chickens
14 33x41 MEDIA EMPIRE
JASON MORGAN
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs L M Morgan & C A Weatherley
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last in a small field at this track Mayors Cup on April 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Hellish carrying 57.5kg at $20. Last start won by 1.4 len at Yeppoon Hcp April 26 over 1200m defeating Frosty Bear carrying 59kg at $7. This line-up might test him.
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JACKSON MURPHY
Royal Blue, White Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
15 17481 TRACK TALE
RICKY VALE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 53.0KG
L P Goody
At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track Cap Class 3&4yo April 12 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Rocky Rich carrying 62.5kg at $4. The start before that second last of 9 at Eagle Farm F&M Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hermanita carrying 56.5kg at $8. Will again prove tough to stop at this favoured circuit.
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MCKENZIE APEL
Gold, Four Red Diamonds, Royal Blue Sleeves, Quartered Cap
16 2114x PIPISTRELLE
RICKY VALE
4YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
R & C Hodgkinson
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Doomben Cl6 November 30 over 1630m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Poetic Drama carrying 54kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Mackay Cl3-Sw August 10 over 1300m defeating Sennaprost carrying 55kg at $3.50. Expecting a strong run while fresh.
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GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Blue, Yellow Horseshoe, Armbands, Quartered Cap