Rockhampton tips and results

Our price $2.80 · SP $1.65 · Sean Cormack

San Juan is lightly raced but showed ability with a third placing last start. The addition of visors for the first time should sharpen him up, and from barrier 3 he looks likely to take up a forward position in the run. His lack of experience on Good tracks is a concern, but his tactical speed should be an asset at Rockhampton where the 1300m start allows time to find position.

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.00 · Jackson Murphy

Hot Summer brings solid form credentials to this race with 3 seconds and 1 third from 8 starts. He's second-up today with a good record in that pattern, and performs well on Good tracks. The wide barrier is a concern, but his experience and consistency give him strong place claims. The top weight of 60kg is the main negative, but his class edge could offset this.

Our price $4.00 · SP $7.50 · Raul Silvera Olivera

Rothfury brings solid credentials with excellent track and distance statistics. His recent form is consistent with a close second last start at Thangool. Main danger to the top selection.

Our price $10.00 · SP $10.00 · Nikki Olzard

He's dropping significantly in class from recent assignments and has a previous win at this track. Worth including in wider exotics.

Our price $4.80 · SP $9.00 · Tahlia Fenlon

Spirit Of Bluey is an improving filly who comes off a last-start win at Townsville. While untested at this track and distance, she's shown ability in her limited starts and carries a light weight. The fast tempo should suit her racing pattern, allowing her to settle midfield and finish strongly. The class rise is the main concern, but she appears to have upside.

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.50 · Ron Stewart

Power Chic represents value returning from a spell with significant gear changes and the booking of Ron Stewart. The wide barrier is a concern, but the likely fast tempo should allow her to find a position.

Our price $5.50 · SP $8.50 · Raul Silvera Olivera

Prepotent comes off a last-start win over 1500m at this track and has been racing consistently with placings in his previous two starts. His strong record at Rockhampton (2-2-5 from 14 starts) and at this distance (1-1-2 from 7 starts) are significant positives. While carrying more weight than the top selection, his proven ability at this level and track knowledge make him a genuine threat. Expect him to settle midfield and be finishing strongly.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.50 · Leslie Tilley

Zhuang Shi brings solid consistent form with placings in his last three starts. His excellent record at this distance (3-2-1 from 11 starts) is a significant positive, though he's yet to win at Rockhampton despite placing twice from 7 attempts. The 59kg impost is a concern, but his class and ability to handle this distance should see him competitive. Expect him to settle midfield and be running on strongly in the finish.

Our price $5.50 · SP $7.50 · Nikki Olzard

Roy''s Road brings solid credentials with a good record at this track and distance (1-2-3 from 11 starts). Her recent form has been consistent with a 3rd place finish at Emerald over a similar distance 10 days ago.

Our price $9.00 · SP $12.00 · Raul Silvera Olivera

Peaking Tom comes into this race off a last-start win over 1400m at Rockhampton. While he faces a significant class rise and is untested at the mile, his overall record at this track (1-1-3 from 11) is encouraging. The likely fast tempo should suit his running style, and with Raul Silvera Olivera aboard, he could run into the placings.

Our price $12.00 · SP $20.00 · Tahlia Fenlon

With a solid record at this track and distance (1-1-1 from 7) and extensive experience over the mile (4-3-5 from 26), he brings the right credentials. His recent 2nd place at Gladstone over a similar distance indicates he's in good form, and the slight class drop works in his favor.

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.50 · Chloe Lowe

While untested at Rockhampton, his early speed should allow him to overcome barrier 7 and secure a forward position.

Our price $12.00 · SP $31.00 · Adam Sewell

Despite inconsistent recent form, he won two starts back at Rockhampton and has a strong record at this track with 1 win and 10 placings from 25 starts. While barrier 8 is a concern, he has the ability to run on strongly if the leaders tire.

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.20 · W G Satherley

Silver Hammer resumes from a spell with an excellent first-up record, having placed in all three previous fresh runs. He's drawn perfectly in barrier 2 which should allow him to utilize his early speed and find a forward position.

Our price $6.00 · SP $9.00 · Nikki Olzard

While the wide barrier is a concern, the likely fast tempo should allow her to find a position.

Our price $3.20 · SP $5.00 · W G Satherley

Amberinger drops significantly in class from Open company races and brings strong recent form with consecutive second placings. The mare has an excellent record at Rockhampton with 15 starts for 2 wins, 3 seconds and 4 thirds. While yet to win at the 1200m trip, she has placed 4 times from 8 attempts. The top weight of 60kg is the main concern, but the class drop compensates for this. Expect a strong showing from a consistent performer.

Our price $7.00 · SP $11.00 · Jackson Murphy

While her win strike rate is low at 7%, she consistently places and draws well in barrier 4 with a manageable weight. Her preference for soft tracks is a slight concern on the Good 4 surface.