Mackay 11 May 2024
GOING: S(5)
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LADBROKES OPEN Handicap 1300m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: Out 2m Entire. (Pent: 5.3). |
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Expecting Starsonic to set a genuine tempo after crossing from wide out. HONKYTONK DIVA (8) is a well-performed galloper who won twice at Rockhampton before recording a solid effort there third-up in a rich Quality. She rates clear in this lineup and it's hard to risk the potent Stanley-Taylor linkage. O'MUDGEE (3) resumed in the same race and needed the outing. May need it a touch longer now but has plenty up the sleeve and can get into the finish. COURTESY BUS (5) mixes the form but is a capable galloper who impressed here two back. Can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Honkytonk Diva to win.
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| 1 | 660x9 |
SAVVY LEGEND
JOHN MANZELMANN 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG J H Manzelmann, Mrs A E Michelmore & I F Michelmore. Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 10 at this track Hcp on April 26 over 1100m, 25 len behind Queen Assassin with 61.5kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Canterbury Bm72 on November 11 2022 over 1550m, 7 len behind Mission Phoenix with 58.5kg at $19. Unlikely to threaten. |
12 LACHLAN OVERALL |
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| 2 | 90577 |
BRAD
TIM COOK 8YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG K A Thomas & Mrs M A Thomas Last start 7th of 11 at Rockhampton Fitzroy Qlty on April 28 over 1300m, 6 len behind Sir Warwick carrying 55.5kg at $101. Before that ran last of 7 at Rockhampton Hcp on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Hard Reyva carrying 56.5kg at $26. Draws well but predicted to struggle. |
3 C WHITELEY |
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| 3 | 624x6 |
O'MUDGEE
JARED WEHLOW 7YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG H & H Racing, C Hess, T M Dearden, G Neame, G T Power, R Parter, W G Campbell, M J Langby, Mrs C J Power, J Hong, B W Hanson, M Campbell, M Glosko, N Rogers, M Biddulph, H W Gray, M Bein, D R McGrath, S Cairns & G King Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 11 at Rockhampton Fitzroy Qlty on April 28 over 1300m, 4 len behind Sir Warwick carrying 55.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Cairns Qlty on September 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Constant Flight with 55kg at $5. Among the better chances. |
5 KIRK MATHESON |
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| 4 | 581x0 |
STARSONIC
DALE WHYTE 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D R Whyte, Mrs J Whyte, A Tran, Miss S L Daley, G K Drewett, Mrs V Richardson, J E Pickering & Ms R Cooling & Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff) Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 11 at Thangool Sw on April 13 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ahwahneechee with 61.5kg at $8. Previously second-up won by a head at Rockhampton Cl6 December 23 2022 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Bering Sea carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Unlikely to threaten. |
9 GABRIELLE SEMMENS |
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| 5 | 10333 |
COURTESY BUS
JARED WEHLOW 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG J L Wehlow, G A McLeod, D Hethorn, Dr D G R Forbes, D J Mulvenna, D J Peel, J F Siganto, M A Leyden , M W J Wooldridge, P J Knight, J P Davies, J Wehlow, Ms S Wehlow, D H Driscoll, MGFS Racing & Mrs L F Gomersall Useful gelding. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track Hcp on April 26 over 1100m, 6 len behind Queen Assassin carrying 56.5kg at $8. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Hcp on April 12 over 1050m, 1.4 len behind Queen Assassin carrying 54kg at $17. Should be in the finish. |
4 N THOMAS |
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| 6 | 657x8 |
SAVOURY
JARED WEHLOW 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J L Wehlow, W A Veall , M S Withers, H & H Racing, G T Power, Absolute Morals, Buy Me A Pony, M Rafter, R Vella, D H Driscoll, A J Reynolds, G King, D Ridge & J P Davies Second-up. First-up after nine months got back early 8th of 11 at Rockhampton Fitzroy Qlty on April 28 over 1300m, 6 len behind Sir Warwick with 54kg at $26. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Rockhampton Hcp June 17 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Spring Creek carrying 56kg at $3.80. Fitter and worth including. |
6 S SHEARGOLD |
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| 7 | 21422 |
CAPTAIN FOX
PETER FLEMING 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R B Daniels, J R Daniels & S S Daniels Useful type. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Hcp on April 26 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Queen Assassin with 55.5kg at $3.30. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track Hcp on April 12 over 1050m, 1.0 len behind Queen Assassin carrying 54.5kg at $12. Racing well and is nicely placed. |
14 C WHITELEY |
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| 8 | 2x114 |
HONKYTONK DIVA
CLINTON TAYLOR 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG B J Gibson & Mrs K M Gibson Recent form sound. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Rockhampton Fitzroy Qlty on April 28 over 1300m, 4 len behind Sir Warwick with 54.5kg at $4.50. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Rockhampton Hcp March 16 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Blue Kentucky Moon carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. Everything points towards a big run. |
8 JUSTIN P STANLEY |
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| 9 | 1x236 |
READY FOR MAGIC
RICKY VALE 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R Hodgkinson & Mrs C Hodgkinson Last start second last of 7 at Rockhampton Hcp on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Hard Reyva carrying 54kg at $21. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track Hcp on March 11 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Namazu with 52.5kg at $4.50. Will find this too difficult. |
10 MCKENZIE APEL |
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| 10 | 1x514 |
SVINDAL
IAN PRIZEMAN 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs M Prizeman Useful type. Last start 4th of 10 at this track Hcp on April 26 over 1100m, 6 len behind Queen Assassin with 55.5kg at $26. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Gladstone Hcp March 30 over 1000m defeating Thatfeelsbetter with 61kg at $2. Beaten comfortably last time out and risking. |
2 A LAYT |
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| 11 | 054x0 |
JETSKI
SILEAS GREEN 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Miss S M Green Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at Rockhampton Bm70 on April 28 over 1100m, 7 len behind Divine Okay carrying 62.5kg at $81. Previously second-up won by 3 len at Rockhampton Hcp October 8 over 1200m defeating Grand De Lago carrying 56kg at $1.50. Unlikely to threaten. |
7 C MC IVER |
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| 12 | x8792 |
SUCH A WHIT
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG J J Manzelmann, J L King, D Erba, G Fitzgerald, D R C Davis, Mrs T M Davis, G R Wilson, Mrs J H Symons, S J Hurford, Miss S R Vella, R J H Law, M E Findlay & J Nix At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Townsville Hcp on April 30 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Miss Seattle with 54kg at $9.50. The race before that 9th of 11 at Rockhampton Fitzroy Qlty on April 28 over 1300m, 7 len behind Sir Warwick with 54kg at $201. Chance with the aid of an inside gate. |
1 JASON TAYLOR |
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| 13 | 54958 |
FANAAR
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG K A Thomas Comes off a 61 day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at this track Hcp on March 11 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Namazu with 55kg at $26. Before that 5th of 7 at this track Bm70 on February 23 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Bring Me Flowers carrying 61.5kg at $19. Would rather see in something easier. |
11 JACKSON MURPHY |
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| 14 | 08229 |
AIDENABET
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J J Manzelmann At the latest run ran last of 9 at Townsville Cl6-Sw on May 7 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Speed Legend with 58.5kg at $41. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track Bm70 on April 26 over 1560m, neck behind Class Of Royalty with 55.5kg at $2.90. Capable of more than he showed last time. |
4 ZAC SPRIE |
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