Rum Rumble shows the most consistent recent form, with 3 placings from his last 4 starts. The lightweight and improving pattern make him the top selection in this maiden field.
Queensland · Friday 20 June 2025
Rockhampton tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Rockhampton. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Mdn Hcp
Dawn Embers comes off a strong 2nd place finish and has been consistently placing. He has experience on soft tracks and the gear change to visors could spark improvement. While yet to win, his consistency and recent form make him a strong contender.
Villandry has been consistently placing and performs well on soft tracks. As a 3YO, he gets a weight-for-age advantage despite carrying top weight. The favorable barrier draw enhances his chances, making him a solid contender in this field.
Warhol showed promise with a 2nd place finish two starts back and has experience on soft tracks. While his overall form is inconsistent, there's potential for improvement.
- 1st13Scruffy$3.90
- 2nd7Rum Rumble$4.40
- 3rd8Dawn Embers$4.00
- 4th3VillandryHannah English$9.50
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Scruffy | 13 | William Kropp | 55kg | $3.90 | |
| 2nd | 7 | Rum Rumble | 7 | Ricky Vale | 58.5kg | $4.40 | |
| 3rd | 8 | Dawn Embers | 8 | K N Smyth | 58kg | $4.00 | |
| 4th | 3 | Villandry | 6 | Hannah English | Krystle Johnston | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Warhol | 5 | Tom Smith | 57.5kg | $18.00 | |
| 6th | 14 | Scottville Scooter | 10 | D J Hansen | 54kg | $6.50 | |
| 7th | 5 | Lonhanova | 9 | K N Smyth | 59kg | $21.00 | |
| 8th | 9 | Sardinia | 2 | Nikki Olzard | S B Lee | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Craiglea Oreo | 11 | Olivia Kendal | Krystle Johnston | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Miss Elotan | 4 | Tasha Chambers | Karen Natole | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Joyous Steps | 12 | Adam Sewell | Tracy Simmons | 59kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Triple Jab | 3 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Dane McKinnon | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 6 | I''m Number One | 1 | Brooke Johnson | W H Trimble | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Jiculsar Sizzle | 14 | Chris Mc Iver | Tom Bourke | 60kg |
Hcp (55)
Zelezny presents as the top selection with consistent recent form, proven soft track ability, and favorable weight and barrier draw. While rising in class is a concern, his overall profile suggests he's ready for the challenge.
Hey Jealousy is a promising 3-year-old filly showing rapid improvement. The light weight is advantageous on the soft track. While facing a significant class rise, her upward trajectory and strong recent performances make her a serious contender.
The Dark Side offers a solid profile with consistent form and a proven track record. The favorable barrier draw and well-suited weight are positives. The gear change to winkers for the first time could spark improvement. However, the long break since his last start and step up in class are slight concerns.
Bull Dimple Rum presents as an interesting value proposition. His last start win on a soft track and improving form are encouraging signs.
- 1st11Hey JealousyJustin Huxtable$4.60
- 2nd2Gilbert''s Gold$8.50
- 3rd9Zelezny$6.50
- 4th3Hotchi$8.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Hey Jealousy | 7 | Justin Huxtable | J E McConachy | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Gilbert''s Gold | 5 | P D Dillon | 59.5kg | $8.50 | |
| 3rd | 9 | Zelezny | 2 | Ricky Vale | 57.5kg | $6.50 | |
| 4th | 3 | Hotchi | 4 | Ricky Vale | 59kg | $8.00 | |
| 5th | 1 | Santorini Summer | 6 | W G Satherley | Alan Joseph Jones | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 5 | The Dark Side | 1 | Justin P Stanley | Clinton Taylor | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Lynric Lass | 3 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Ms L Sullivan | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Iconic Prince | 8 | Sean Cormack | C G Russell | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Sideshow Frankie | 12 | Chris Mc Iver | Darryl Johnston | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Spring Valley | 13 | Ms G Cartwright | Mark Cochrane | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Doona | 9 | William Kropp | 55.5kg | $16.00 | |
| 12th | 7 | Bull Dimple Rum | 10 | Nathan Thomas | Brett Owen | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Artopia | 11 | Pat W Webster | 57kg |
3yo Hcp
Ask Me Mate comes off a strong win and has proven soft track ability. Well-weighted and consistent, this horse looks well-placed to handle the class rise. The slight barrier disadvantage is offset by its tactical versatility.
Astra Star is the class runner of the field with an impressive soft track record. The inside barrier may be slightly disadvantageous on this track.
Scrub Chain has shown good recent form and performs well on soft tracks. Likely to be on-pace in a fast tempo race, which could be advantageous. However, the class rise and weight are concerns, as is the inside barrier draw.
The experienced jockey and consistent placing record add to the appeal as a value selection.
- 1st3Ask Me MateTasha Chambers$2.30
- 2nd2Scrub Chain$8.00
- 3rd7ProposeMs K Lenton$31.00
- 4th1Astra StarSean Cormack$6.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Ask Me Mate | 4 | Tasha Chambers | K E Hansen | 56.5kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 2 | Scrub Chain | 1 | Tom Smith | 59.5kg | $8.00 | |
| 3rd | 7 | Propose | 11 | Ms K Lenton | M A Kropp | 51kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Astra Star | 2 | Sean Cormack | Kris Hansen | 60.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Electric Brae | 6 | Ron Stewart | J T Wigginton | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Royal Gladiator | 8 | D J Hansen | 54kg | $41.00 | |
| 7th | 6 | Rothfury | 9 | W G Satherley | Warwick Satherley | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Kai Mondo | 3 | Liv O''Donnell | Tom Bourke | 53kg | $3.40 |
| 9th | 9 | Spitzberg | 7 | I P Prizeman | 54kg | $41.00 | |
| 10th | 10 | Caracristi | 10 | Raul Silvera Olivera | J E McConachy | 54kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Lonhy''s Fabre | 5 | Ricky Vale | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Zelezny | 12 | Ricky Vale | 54kg |
(Bm60)
Yukanuma presents as the top selection with consistent recent form, including a win and two placings in his last three starts. He performs well on soft tracks and carries an ideal weight for these conditions. The jockey booking of Nikki Olzard is a positive, given their successful partnership.
Replace The Ace has a strong record at this distance and has been consistently placing in recent starts. The weight of 60kg is suitable for soft tracks, and the horse has shown good form on this going. While facing a slight class rise, the overall profile suggests a strong chance.
Whatjeudoin'' comes off a last-start win and has a strong record at this track. The light weight of 55kg is advantageous, especially on a soft track. While unproven at this exact distance, the horse's overall profile and recent form make it a solid contender in this field.
The mare has been consistently placing in recent starts and performs well on soft tracks. The gear change (blinkers off) could potentially improve performance. While unproven at this distance, the weight and track condition suit, making it an interesting value proposition.
- 1st3YukanumaNikki Olzard$5.50
- 2nd8Whatjeudoin''Ms K Lenton$2.90
- 3rd2PrepotentChris Mc Iver$26.00
- 4th1Our Turn NowLiv O''Donnell$6.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Yukanuma | 3 | Nikki Olzard | Jordan Lee | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Whatjeudoin'' | 5 | Ms K Lenton | M A Kropp | 55kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 2 | Prepotent | 7 | Chris Mc Iver | Jessica Kuhn | 61kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Our Turn Now | 8 | Liv O''Donnell | J T Wigginton | 61kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Milagro | 10 | Tasha Chambers | Rochelle Pereira | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Latin Love | 11 | Tahlia Fenlon | Robert Stenhouse | 54.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Replace The Ace | 4 | Tom Smith | 60kg | $9.00 | |
| 8th | 7 | Magic Game | 1 | Clinton Taylor | 58kg | $4.40 | |
| 9th | 12 | Saddles | 9 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Ms L Horstman | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Craiglea La Vie | 2 | Hannah English | Krystle Johnston | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Merlomann | 6 | Olivia Kendal | Krystle Johnston | 52.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Labarna | 12 | Jordan Lee | 58kg |
(Bm70)
Papasito stands out with consistent form, a strong record at the track/distance, and suitability for the conditions. The class drop is significant, and the horse's high strike rates suggest it's well-placed to capitalize. The moderate-fast tempo should suit its running style, making it a prime contender.
Executive Stress has a strong chance with consistent form and an excellent track record. The class drop is favorable, and its front-running style should be advantageous. However, the top weight is a concern, slightly tempering confidence compared to Papasito.
Sian Star presents as a solid each-way prospect with consistent recent form and a favorable weight. The likely race tempo should suit its running style, but lack of track experience and a lower win rate place it behind the top two selections.
The light weight is advantageous, but the class rise and wide barrier are concerns. Despite these factors, the horse's track prowess makes it an intriguing value proposition.
- 1st7Sian Star$3.60
- 2nd1Executive StressTom Orr$4.80
- 3rd8Loose Unit$5.50
- 4th3Papasito$5.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Sian Star | 7 | D J Hansen | 57.5kg | $3.60 | |
| 2nd | 1 | Executive Stress | 1 | Tom Orr | Pat W Webster | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 8 | Loose Unit | 9 | S W Kendrick | 56kg | $5.50 | |
| 4th | 3 | Papasito | 4 | Clinton Taylor | 60kg | $5.50 | |
| 5th | 9 | Nickelback | 10 | Ron Stewart | Jordan Lee | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 10 | I Say Boom | 8 | Nikki Olzard | Ms M Skillington | 51kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Bayerische | 2 | Tom Smith | 59.5kg | $26.00 | |
| 8th | 11 | The Last Saga | 11 | Chris Mc Iver | A R Jenkinson | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Fistsoffury | 5 | S W Kendrick | 62.5kg | $8.50 | |
| Scr | 5 | Chickerartie | 3 | Justin Huxtable | Lachie Manzelmann | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Ultimate Outcome | 6 | S W Kendrick | 58kg |
Tattersalls Sprint
Track Tale presents as the top selection with a strong overall profile. The mare boasts excellent track and soft ground statistics, is well-weighted, and comes off a last-start win. While facing a slight class rise, the significant weight drop offsets this concern. The inside draw may require some tactical riding, but overall, Track Tale looks well-positioned to continue her consistent form.
Demon Award presents as a solid second pick with consistent recent form and a good record on soft tracks. The gelding is well-weighted and has the services of an experienced jockey. While the wide barrier is a slight concern, Demon Award's ability to perform on soft ground and recent consistency make him a strong contender in this field.
Kathy's Beau is a solid contender with consistent recent form and a good record on soft tracks. The gelding has drawn perfectly in barrier 1 and has the services of top jockey Justin Stanley. While carrying slightly more weight than last start and some query over the 1200m distance, Kathy's Beau's overall profile suggests he will be competitive in this field.
Media Empire presents as an intriguing value selection.
- 1st5Demon Award$5.50
- 2nd10Kathy''s BeauJustin P Stanley$5.50
- 3rd9Cherry RoseSean Cormack$5.00
- 4th7Track Tale$5.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Demon Award | 9 | D J Hansen | 55.5kg | $5.50 | |
| 2nd | 10 | Kathy''s Beau | 1 | Justin P Stanley | Clinton Taylor | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Cherry Rose | 12 | Sean Cormack | J E McConachy | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Track Tale | 2 | Ricky Vale | 55.5kg | $5.50 | |
| 5th | 1 | Master Showman | 10 | S W Kendrick | 61kg | $11.00 | |
| 6th | 6 | Media Empire | 3 | W G Satherley | Jason Morgan | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Ned''s Gully | 5 | P J Wallace | 60kg | $5.00 | |
| 8th | 12 | Moenave | 4 | Sileas Green | 54kg | $21.00 | |
| 9th | 13 | Dragon''s Snip | 8 | Tahlia Fenlon | Sileas Green | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Alcyone | 6 | Justin Huxtable | J E McConachy | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Rubunkar | 7 | Jackson Murphy | Lachie Manzelmann | 54kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Hell | 13 | Tom Smith | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Early Fusion | 11 | Ricky Vale | 55kg |
Tattersalls Gold Cup
Pipistrelle presents as the top selection with strong recent form, including a win last start. The mare has a proven record on soft tracks and carries a lightweight of 55kg. While facing a class rise, the overall form suggests she's well-placed to handle the challenge.
Sir Grace boasts an impressive 58% win rate and is a track specialist with 5 wins from 10 starts at Rockhampton. The gelding performs well on soft tracks and has shown consistent recent form. While the 68-day break and class rise are concerns, his overall profile suggests he can be competitive in this field.
The gelding has demonstrated ability on soft tracks and maintains a solid 47% place rate. While the wide barrier and class rise present challenges, his recent form and soft track performance suggest he could be competitive in this field.
The gelding performs well on soft tracks and has drawn favorably in barrier 7.
- 1st5SkyforgerJustin Huxtable$7.50
- 2nd1Logan Street Lion$9.00
- 3rd13Divine PurposeJustin P Stanley$6.50
- 4th11Pipistrelle$2.60
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Skyforger | 7 | Justin Huxtable | Pat W Webster | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Logan Street Lion | 12 | Ricky Vale | 59kg | $9.00 | |
| 3rd | 13 | Divine Purpose | 2 | Justin P Stanley | Clinton Taylor | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Pipistrelle | 1 | Ricky Vale | 55kg | $2.60 | |
| 5th | 15 | Spooky Spirit | 5 | K R Kemp | 54kg | $31.00 | |
| 6th | 14 | Redwood Shadow | 11 | L J Hatch | 54kg | $26.00 | |
| 7th | 2 | Ella Te Ama | 6 | Ms K Lenton | M A Kropp | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 16 | Better Tomorrow | 14 | Nathan Thomas | Joanna Methven | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Parade Ground | 15 | Ricky Vale | 56kg | $13.00 | |
| 10th | 4 | Convener | 10 | Ricky Vale | 57.5kg | $71.00 | |
| 11th | 7 | Sir Grace | 8 | W G Satherley | Warwick Satherley | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 12th | 6 | For Valour | 4 | Tim Cook | 57kg | $81.00 | |
| 13th | 3 | Under The Cap | 3 | S W Kendrick | 58kg | $13.00 | |
| Scr | 8 | Deciduous | 16 | K N Smyth | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Menazzi | 13 | S W Kendrick | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Quothquan | 9 | J Dann | 55kg |
(Bm65)
Devil Devil presents as the top selection with consistent form, an excellent soft track record, and a favorable weight. The gelding's ability to race on-pace should suit the likely race tempo, and his recent performances indicate he's in peak condition. While facing a slight class rise, his overall profile suggests he's well-equipped to handle it.
Universal Harmony is showing improving form and carries a lightweight that should be advantageous. The gelding has demonstrated ability on soft tracks and the gear changes suggest connections are looking to sharpen him up. While facing a significant class rise, the weight advantage and recent form make him a strong contender.
Daimyo is the class runner of the field with a strong soft track record and consistent recent form. While carrying top weight, he has proven capable of performing under similar conditions. The wide draw is a concern, but his class and experience make him a serious contender despite the challenges.
The gelding's form is trending in the right direction, and he has shown ability on soft tracks. With an experienced jockey aboard and a manageable weight, he could outperform expectations.
- 1st1Daimyo$10.00
- 2nd5Canny Be BetterRyan Wiggins$10.00
- 3rd6Devil DevilJustin P Stanley$3.30
- 4th13RowdashMs K Lenton$18.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Daimyo | 5 | Tom Smith | 62.5kg | $10.00 | |
| 2nd | 5 | Canny Be Better | 7 | Ryan Wiggins | Sileas Green | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Devil Devil | 1 | Justin P Stanley | Clinton Taylor | 59.5kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 13 | Rowdash | 3 | Ms K Lenton | M A Kropp | 52kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Cumin Spinner | 4 | Jackson Murphy | Sileas Green | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Russian Mint | 10 | L J Hatch | 61.5kg | $10.00 | |
| 7th | 10 | Universal Harmony | 2 | Leah Martyn | J E McConachy | 55kg | $2.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Northernontap | 6 | L J Hatch | 61.5kg | $13.00 | |
| 9th | 7 | Inatick | 8 | P J Wallace | 59.5kg | $12.00 | |
| 10th | 9 | Cobbo | 9 | Raul Silvera Olivera | M & C Dore | 58kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Dance For Me Randy | 14 | D J Hansen | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Thunder Mania | 13 | P F Pengelly | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Immortality | 11 | Jai Williams | Jordan Lee | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | All England | 12 | Nathan Thomas | Brett Owen | 55.5kg |
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