Rockhampton   13 May 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Wade Hunt IT BM58 Handicap 1600m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 26)   Rail: +2.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.83)  

Genuine tempo with Money Man and Touchofclass pressing for the lead. CRAIGLEA LA VIE (3) has hit a purple patch of form with two wins and a second from her past four outings and again gets the benefit of Semmens' 2kg claim. Is one from one over this course and distance and is drawn to get a gun run from gate three. Shapes as a leading contender. MONEY MAN (4) was well in the betting last time out and didn't let supporters down with a solid Mackay victory. Can go back-to-back. TOUCHOFCLASS (8) was a touch flat at the latest effort but the three runs prior were good enough to feature in a race like this. In the mix. WHATJEUDOIN' (6) was narrowly beaten last time over 1600m at this track, finishing just a head from the winner in second. Must be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Craiglea La Vie to win.
1 7x692 JUPITUS
RICKY VALE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 63.0KG
P Cheimardinov, P A Radford & N T K Radford
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Mackay Cl3-Sw on May 1 over 1560m, 0.7 len behind Our Turn Now with 60kg at $2.80. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track Cl3 on April 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind South Sea carrying 58kg at $8. Right in the mix again.
2
R WIGGINS
White, Blue And Yellow Sash, Armbands And Quartered Cap
2 9x861 I SAY BOOM
MAREE SKILLINGTON
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
M A Skillington & P H Skillington
Half-brother to six-time Group 1 winner and people's champion Chautauqua. At the latest run won by a head at this track Bm60 April 22 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Whatjeudoin' carrying 55kg at $41. The race before that 6th of 9 at Monto Bm55 on March 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind Basil's Bow carrying 62kg at $10. Going well and rates among the chances.
12
NIKKI OLZARD
Purple, White With Gold Outline Crown, Epaulettes And Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap, Gold Seams
3 81712 CRAIGLEA LA VIE
KRYSTLE JOHNSTON
5YO  GR/BR  MARE 59.0KG
Miss K J E Johnston
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Dalby Bm55 on April 26 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Prophet Of Boom carrying 61kg at $4.20. The race before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track Bm65 April 11 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Yubetido with 54.5kg at $9.50. Can return to winning form.
2
GABRIELLE SEMMENS
Blue, White Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves, Blue Cap
4 34671 MONEY MAN
KERROD SMYTH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs G J Smyth
Half-brother to dual-Listed winner and Group 2 placed Ef Troop. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Mackay Bm55 May 1 over 1560m defeating Mishani Perfection with 60kg at $2.40. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track Bm58 on April 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Just Bingo carrying 58kg at $5.50. Can get the job done again.
8
W G SATHERLEY
Maroon, Silver Quarters, Quartered Cap
5 x6795 BO BO BEWARE
ZOE HOHN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S L Evans, C P Hohn, Miss Z L Hohn, H M Butler, R D Kirkhope & Mrs V A Hohn
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track Bm58 on May 4 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Itza Motza with 55.5kg at $51. Before that ran last of 9 at this track Bm58 on April 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Just Bingo with 58.5kg at $13. Looking elsewhere.
9
BROOKE JOHNSON
Pink, Purple Band, Pink Cap
6 06x42 WHATJEUDOIN'
MATT KROPP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B J Rouse, D J Earl, N W McConnell, Mrs D James, C M Rouse, Miss T R Rouse, S C Mainwaring, P A Pokarier, L B Rouse & Mrs T F Hurrell
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 12 at this track Cl3 on April 11 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind South Sea carrying 52kg at $26. Second-up 2nd of 8 at this track Bm60 on April 22 over 1600m, slow going head behind I Say Boom with 56kg at $7.50. Close to a win. Likely to feature again.
1
KELSEY LENTON
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap
7 57730 UNCLE BUD
STEPHEN KIRKWOOD
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs C A Kirkwood, S T Morley, R J Macrae, Miss L J Peak, M Hay, I M Sullivan & Ms G T Lalor, SMKT Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Matthews)
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Gatton on May 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Tsukino with 56.5kg at $6.50. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track 0 - 55 on April 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind The Brill Building with 55kg at $9.50. Needs to lift.
6
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
Red, Blue Quartered Cap
8 93420 TOUCHOFCLASS
P DUNCAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P H Duncan, Ms D L Sukarna, R Burt, A R Williamson, J E Pickering, P Anderson, L F Robins, T J Wright, D A Barker & A J Walden
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on May 3 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Whisky Train carrying 52kg at $17. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Toowoomba Cl1 on April 12 over 1890m, head behind Smokin Match with 52kg at $16. Can atone.
3
JUSTIN P STANLEY
White, Royal Blue And Red Striped Sleeves
9 x5405 ENTERPRISE PHOENIX
TIM COOK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss A M Cook, A F Cook & Miss C L Cook
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track Bm60 on April 22 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind I Say Boom with 52kg at $26. The race before that 10th of 13 at this track 0 - 55 on April 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kaiwi with 55.5kg at $91. Looks safely held.
5
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Purple, Hot Pink Stars And Cap
10 54865 SADDLES
LEAONIE HORSTMAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs L J Horstman, Ms L D Horstman & D P Bohan
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Mackay Bm55 on May 1 over 1560m, 3 len behind Money Man carrying 57.5kg at $9. Before that 6th of 8 at this track Bm60 on April 22 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind I Say Boom carrying 54.5kg at $26. Happy to overlook.
7
C MC IVER
Black, Green Diamond And Cap
11 8x865 MILAGRO
ROCHELLE PEREIRA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms R A Pereira, I A Heilig, Little Miss Kranky (Mgr: D W Brittain) & L D Bailey
Most recently eased back early on 5th of 10 at Dalby Bm55 on April 26 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Prophet Of Boom carrying 55.5kg at $6. The race before that got back early 6th of 10 at Dalby 0 - 55 on April 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Pretty Little Lass with 56kg at $5. Maybe a place.
4
JACKSON MURPHY
Red, Four White Vees Inside Diamonds, Black Vees Inside Diamonds On Sleeves
12 84157 PAULI
LEIGH WANLESS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms S A A Andrews
At the latest run second last of 8 at Thangool 0 - 55 on April 28 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kirella Shores with 58.5kg at $15. The race before that 5th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly 0 - 55 on April 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Iron Power with 56kg at $21. Hard to see him troubling the top few.
3
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
Gold, Green Star, Stars On Sleeves, Gold Cap, Green Star