Mackay 17 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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RACING AGAIN FRIDAY 1ST MAY BENCHMARK 55 Handicap 1560m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: True. |
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Strong tempo with Gregarious and Masali Raffa leading the way over Dubawi's Girl. BOOM CRUSHER (8) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.6 lengths from the winner this track and trip positioned handy at the turn. Keeps the in-form Cormack, and he gets his chance in this line-up. MORDECAI (4) was well supported in the same contest but had no luck in the run from an awkward gate. He'd placed in a sprint first up prior and has plenty in the tank. Keeps the handy 2kg claim but draws wide again and will need a good ride. SPIRIT TALKER (13) spiked his numbers leading and narrowly beaten in a 62 over 1600m at Rockhampton. He'd be in the finish again repeating that level of effort. KAYLEEN'S PROFIT (6) comes back in distance and had been racing well before the latest. She should be in the money again. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Boom Crusher.
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GREGARIOUS
BRENDAN RICHARDSON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG BJ Richardson, Mrs L A Richardson ,Mrs R Weston,P J Rolfe & D L Richardson. At the latest run 6th of 10 at Barcaldine Hcp on April 4 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Hurtle with 56kg at $5. The run before that ran last in a small field at Longreach Hcp on March 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Here He Looms with 56kg at $6. Might struggle again. |
1 EMMA BELL |
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| 2 | 81x82 |
CASH ARTIST
DARRYL JOHNSTON 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG L D Wanless Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 11 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on March 24 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Saddles carrying 59kg at $15. Second-up 2nd of 9 at this track 0 - 55 on April 2 over 1560m, 0.5 len behind Diasonic carrying 59kg at $8.50. Among the leading chances. |
3 MS N SUMMERS |
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| 3 | 72666 |
FIFTY FIVE MUSTANG
MARK BARNHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss S B Barnham Most recently 6th of 10 at Rockhampton Cl3 on April 12 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Inca Trail with 56kg at $61. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track Bm60 on February 13 over 1300m, 5 len behind Amberinger carrying 58kg at $15. Hard to make a case. |
3 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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| 4 | 32x36 |
MORDECAI
WAYNE WINTERS 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs S C Winters, Ms V Becker, A P Spiteri, M J Camilleri, M A Walker, W Richards, Mrs R Richards & S L Hunt Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 9 at this track Bm55 on March 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Flying Animo carrying 58kg at $26. Second-up 6th of 9 at this track 0 - 55 on April 2 over 1560m, 5 len behind Diasonic with 58kg at $4. Gets his chance. |
9 AMIE MEISSNER |
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| 5 | 5x931 |
DIASONIC
LACHIE MANZELMANN 9YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG L S Manzelmann Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track 0 - 55 April 2 over 1560m defeating Cash Artist carrying 56.5kg at $12. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Moranbah Bm55 on March 28 over 1550m, 8 len behind Take The Lead carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Has confidence back and can sneak into the finish again. |
7 ADAM SEWELL |
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| 6 | 22352 |
KAYLEEN'S PROFIT
RICKY VALE 5YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG P Cheimardinov, P A Radford, N T K Radford & Titan Equine Services (Mgr: D J Murray) Dual acceptor. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track Bm60 on April 2 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind More Trouble carrying 56kg at $6. The race before that second last in a small field at Rockhampton Bm62 on March 24 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Bo Bo Beware with 54kg at $3.10. Can play a role in the outcome. |
7 MCKENZIE APEL |
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| 7 | 21646 |
OUR HEART THROB
TIM COOK 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Miss A M Cook, D M Cook, P Shackleton, S R Beatson, C R Shackleton, Mrs L F McIntosh, G Phillips, S R Phillips & B Phillips Most recently 6th of 11 at Rockhampton Bm55 on April 12 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Lonergy carrying 59kg at $31. The race before that 4th of 11 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on March 24 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Saddles carrying 59kg at $8.50. Looks tested in this line-up. |
3 R WIGGINS |
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| 8 | 68473 |
BOOM CRUSHER
DARRYL JOHNSTON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D M Johnston, J W Turlan, Z S J A Carter, E D Summers, Ms C A Johnston & J M Schubert Dual acceptor. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track 0 - 55 on April 2 over 1560m, 0.6 len behind Diasonic with 58kg at $7. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Rockhampton 0 - 55 on March 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Saddles carrying 58.5kg at $17. Expected to go close. |
4 S CORMACK |
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TURN ME ROYALE
OLIVIA CAIRNS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG D W Pearson, D I Pearson, R I Pearson, T Pearson & Mrs E Pearson Most recently faded in the straight 7th of 9 at this track 0 - 55 on April 2 over 1560m, 5.5 len behind Diasonic with 58.5kg at $3.40. The run before that second last of 8 at Warwick Cl2 on March 10 over 1350m, 6 len behind Colleano carrying 54kg at $21. Doubt he can reverse that result. |
11 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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DUBAWI'S GIRL
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Ms B D Trimble & J J Manzelmann Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on April 2 over 1300m, 9 len behind Zaya with 57kg at $101. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Warwick Bm58 on October 11 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jerome carrying 57.5kg at $9. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on. |
10 MS C JOKIC |
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| 11 | 82475 |
FOUR LEAF WONDER
KEVIN J MILLER 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG F J Stockdale At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on April 2 over 1300m, 3 len behind Zaya with 57kg at $14. The run before that 7th of 9 at Thangool Cl1 on March 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Little Pinker carrying 60kg at $6.50. In the mix. |
5 RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA |
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| 12 | 06554 |
REMLAP KAVA
LACHIE MANZELMANN 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J H Manzelmann Most recently 4th in a small field at Bowen Bm50 on April 11 over 1470m, slow going 2.25 len behind Silver City carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Before that got back early 5th of 9 at this track 0 - 55 on April 2 over 1560m, 1.75 len behind Diasonic carrying 56.5kg at $20. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
6 SAMANTHA POINTON |
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SPIRIT TALKER
SHAWN GERITZ 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG S J Geritz At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 3rd in a small field at Rockhampton Bm62 on March 24 over 1600m, slow going 1.0 len behind Bo Bo Beware carrying 54kg at $18. The run before that 5th of 9 at Rockhampton Cl1 on March 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Storm Force Ten carrying 55kg at $16. Should run well. |
8 C MC IVER |
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| 14 | 23564 |
MASALI RAFFA
JULIEANN LANCASTER 6YO BR/BL GELDING 54.0KG Ms J M Lancaster Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track 0 - 55 on April 2 over 1560m, 1.5 len behind Diasonic with 55kg at $16. The start before that 6th of 8 at Springsure Bm55 on March 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Notacluehoworwho carrying 56kg at $4.40. Not likely to buck the trend this time. |
2 TAHLIA FENLON |
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