Mackay   01 May 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

RACING AGAIN THURSDAY 14TH MAY Class 3 Plate (QTIS Bonuses Applicable 3,4,5YO's) 1560m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 24)   Rail: True.  

Genuine tempo with Sideshow Frankie and Turn Me Royale pressing for the lead. SMART MISSION (3) resumed much improved winning a 60 at Rockhampton and then was heavily bet there both starts after, missing a nose over this distance 7-days ago. Peaks and is ready to win for Rockhampton's top barn. RASHFORD (2) switched from a Brisbane stable and looked a run short over 1400m at Townsville, freshened a month. The fellow has raced well in metro company and is well placed at best. The extra metres suit and Cormack is off the above to ride. Expect him to hit the line hard and threaten. A gap then to FIRST MAN (8) who presents third-up and from the inside barrier he can get a late split and some of the minor cash. TURN ME ROYALE (5) came from the back and just missed this track/trip in easier grade. Needs a good ride but won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Smart Mission to win.
1 2x360 MORDECAI
WAYNE WINTERS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs S C Winters, Ms V Becker, A P Spiteri, M J Camilleri, M A Walker, W Richards, Mrs R Richards & S L Hunt
Last start second last of 11 at this track Bm55 on April 17 over 1560m, 5.5 len behind Turn Me Royale carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track 0 - 55 on April 2 over 1560m, 5 len behind Diasonic with 58kg at $4. Needs to find.
2
AMIE MEISSNER
Orange, Dark Blue Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 94143 RASHFORD
TRACY SIMMONS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
T L Simmons, P J Connor, Mrs I A Connor, I E L Black, Mrs G D Black, M C Sander, Mrs K L Sander, Ms D T Foster, L J Pearce & I B Mitchell
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Townsville Bm65 on April 21 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind New Level carrying 60.5kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm65 on March 21 over 2050m, 3.5 len behind Hot Majesty with 60.5kg at $11. Further improvement is anticipated and he's a threat.
8
S CORMACK
White, Red Cross, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 8x122 SMART MISSION
CLINTON TAYLOR
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
D J Humphreys & Mrs T Humphreys
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Rockhampton Bm60 on April 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Bold Blaze carrying 61.5kg at $2.45. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Rockhampton Cl3 on April 12 over 1400m, slow going 0.7 len behind Inca Trail carrying 59.5kg at $1.35. Shapes as the key runner.
5
NIKKI OLZARD
Black, Purple Hoop, Armband And Cap
4 57613 SIDESHOW FRANKIE
DARRYL JOHNSTON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M R Reck & D M Johnston
Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track Bm60 on April 17 over 2000m, 8 len behind Cash Artist carrying 54.5kg at $11. The start before that won by 3 len at Gladstone Bm50 April 4 over 1517m defeating Pauli carrying 59kg at $3.20. Likely to find this out of reach.
3
MS N SUMMERS
Purple, Gold Horseshoes And Cap
5 x5771 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 won by 0.5 len at this track Bm55 April 17 over 1560m defeating Masali Raffa carrying 58kg at $15. The run before that 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. In winning form but this a tougher.
9
TAHLIA FENLON
Yellow, Purple Diamond And Sleeves, Checked Cap
6 x0786 GIGI FILLE
RAYMOND WILLIAMS
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
D K Dickson
Most recently 6th of 8 at Emerald Bm55 on April 4 over 1615m, 6 len behind Jetpack Verdi carrying 56.5kg at $41. The run before that ran last of 8 at Springsure Bm55 on March 21 over 1400m, slow going 16 len behind Notacluehoworwho with 57.5kg at $11. Needs to improve sharply.
7
C MC IVER
Red, White Sash, Striped Sleeves And Cap
7 84735 BOOM CRUSHER
DARRYL JOHNSTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D M Johnston, J W Turlan, Z S J A Carter, E D Summers, Ms C A Johnston & J M Schubert
Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 11 at this track Bm55 on April 17 over 1560m, 2 len behind Turn Me Royale carrying 58kg at $6. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track 0 - 55 on April 2 over 1560m, 0.6 len behind Diasonic with 58kg at $7. Worth consideration.
4
MCKENZIE APEL
Black, Yellow Star, Stars Sleeves And Cap
8 46x66 FIRST MAN
JOANNA HASSETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms J L Hassett, Betterluck Racing (Mgr: S R Skilton), Ms K Donnelly, P J Rowe, M N Waters, J W Kennedy, Ms E A Hassett, G A Grant, Mrs J J Felix & M Bernhardt
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 8 at Cairns Cl1 on April 9 over 1250m, slow going 4 len behind Fools Play carrying 62kg at $11. Last start 6th of 9 at Townsville Bm65 on April 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind New Level carrying 58.5kg at $17. Place claims with the extra fitness.
1
MS T CHAMBERS
White, Royal Blue Sleeves And Sash, White Cap
9 24753 FOUR LEAF WONDER
KEVIN J MILLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
F J Stockdale
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track Bm55 on April 17 over 1560m, 1.2 len behind Turn Me Royale carrying 57.5kg at $5. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on April 2 over 1300m, 3 len behind Zaya carrying 57kg at $14. Has ability but needs to lift.
6
RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA
Purple, Orange Stars
10 2352l KAYLEEN'S PROFIT
RICKY VALE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
P Cheimardinov, P A Radford, N T K Radford & Titan Equine Services (Mgr: D J Murray)
Dual acceptor. At the latest run didn't finish the race at this track Bm60 April 17 over 2000m. The start before that tracked 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. Disappointed last start.
8
MCKENZIE APEL
White, Blue And Yellow Sash, Armbands And Quartered Cap