Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Friday 28 November 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 6 races at Rockhampton. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Kai Mondo brings the strongest credentials with excellent track/distance stats (3: 2-0-1) and a recent win at this track on a Soft 5. The class drop from his last win is significant, and he handles soft tracks well (8: 2-1-1).
Panigale is well-positioned for improvement second-up from a spell after a solid 4th placing just 15 days ago. His inside barrier draw is ideal at Rockhampton, and he's proven on soft tracks with a win from 2 starts. The Ryan Wiggins/Clinton Taylor combination adds further confidence.
Show Me Mercy brings strong metropolitan form to this country race, representing a significant class drop. While unproven at the track and distance, his consistent recent form (263646) suggests he'll be competitive. The experienced Ashley Butler is a positive, though the 60kg top weight is a concern. His soft track record (6: 0-1-1) is adequate but not outstanding.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Silver Hammer | 2 | Warwick Satherley | Ms G Bell | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Kai Mondo | 8 | Nikki Olzard | Tom Bourke | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 3 | Show Me Mercy | 5 | Ashley Butler | S W Kendrick | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Mimmy''s Secret | 4 | Chris Mc Iver | Kevin Miller | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Panigale | 1 | Ryan Wiggins | Clinton Taylor | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 2 | Rush Hour | 6 | Maddie Mankelow | Toni Schofield | 57kg | $5.50 |
| Scr | 6 | Heroic Beach | 3 | M A Kropp | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Discovered Gold | 7 | Kevin Miller | 56.5kg |
Track Tale brings exceptional credentials as a first-up specialist with a tremendous record at Rockhampton. Despite the top weight, her class edge and proven ability fresh make her the clear standout. The barrier draw should allow her to settle in a perfect position.
Doubting Eye brings solid credentials with excellent Rockhampton form and a strong record on soft tracks. His recent performances have been consistent, and the weight advantage over the top selection gives him strong place claims.
While his win strike rate is modest, he's a consistent performer at Rockhampton with a solid record at the distance. The 58.5kg is manageable, and his racing pattern should suit the likely tempo. Represents solid each-way value.
The significant weight advantage (51kg) is a major plus, and her consistent recent form includes multiple wins in country races.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Doubting Eye | 6 | Warwick Satherley | Jason Morgan | 54.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Track Tale | 1 | Ashley Butler | Ricky Vale | 60kg | $1.70 |
| 3rd | 7 | Captain Fox | 7 | Nikki Olzard | P J Fleming | 52kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Media Empire | 2 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Jason Morgan | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Yukan Rose | 4 | Maddie Mankelow | Toni Schofield | 51kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Master Montaro | 5 | Ricky Vale | 64.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Your Too Good | 3 | Jade Doolan | 54kg |
Nightstick brings solid form with a 4th placing last start at Sunshine Coast over this distance. His record at 1400m is impressive (2-3-2 from 12 starts) and he's versatile enough to race midfield and finish strongly. The moderate tempo should suit his racing pattern.
Our Turn Now returns from a spell with an excellent record at Rockhampton (0-3-0 from 6 starts) and handles soft tracks well (1-4-0 from 8 starts). While carrying top weight is a concern, he's a quality galloper with a strong overall record. His first-up record (1-0-0 from 5 starts) suggests he can perform fresh, and Ryan Wiggins knows the horse well. Expect him to be prominent from the outset.
The 8yo veteran is dropping significantly in class which is a major positive. While his soft track record isn't impressive (0-1-5 from 17 starts), he's a consistent performer who should be competitive again, especially with his proven ability at the track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Nightstick | 5 | Chris Mc Iver | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | Our Turn Now | 7 | Ryan Wiggins | J T Wigginton | 61kg | $1.70 |
| 3rd | 3 | Moktaffy | 8 | Gabrielle Semmens | Mark Cochrane | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Bayerische | 4 | Warwick Satherley | Ms G Bell | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Soften It Up | 6 | Tasha Chambers | D J Schultz | 54kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Parade Ground | 2 | Ricky Vale | 64.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Sennaprost | 3 | Ricky Vale | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Connewarre | 1 | M A Kropp | 58.5kg |
Despite the lengthy spell, this gelding has been specifically targeted at this race with a significant class drop. Mapped to lead or sit prominently from barrier 5, he should control the tempo on a track that historically favors leaders. The soft track poses no concerns with his previous placing on similar going.
Discovered Gold brings rock-solid credentials with an excellent record at this track (9:2-5-1) and proven soft track ability (8:1-3-2). Her recent form is impeccable with a win and two seconds from her last three starts. While she's yet to win at this distance, she has placed 4 times from 4 attempts.
She's dropping significantly in grade and has proven ability at this track with three placings from six starts.
Moment Of Truth represents excellent value as a second-up specialist with a strong record at this track (6:1-2-3). Her record when second-up from a spell is impressive (3:1-0-2), and she's drawn perfectly in barrier 3. While stepping back in distance, her recent third placing showed she's in good form, and her proven soft track ability (7:1-1-4) is a significant advantage in today's conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Flying Animo | 5 | Ashley Butler | Ricky Vale | 59kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Miss Mercy | 10 | Ryan Wiggins | S W Kendrick | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 8 | Noble Intent | 2 | Maddie Mankelow | Toni Schofield | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Love My Louis | 8 | Tasha Chambers | D J Schultz | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Discovered Gold | 4 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Kevin Miller | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Office Politics | 11 | Chris Mc Iver | Kris Hansen | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Moment Of Truth | 3 | Nikki Olzard | Ms M Skillington | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Impactfull Miss | 9 | Warwick Satherley | Ryan Ibbotson | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Heroic Beach | 6 | M A Kropp | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Mimmy''s Secret | 7 | Kevin Miller | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Coco Royale | 1 | Allan A Clark | 54kg |
Santorini Summer brings the strongest recent form into this race with a 3rd placing last start at Mackay and a 2nd placing at this track two starts back. While his win strike rate is modest, he's a consistent performer with 7 placings from 73 starts and has strong track experience.
Boom Crusher brings excellent consistency to this race with multiple placings in recent starts. His 2nd placing last start at this track on a Soft 6 surface indicates he's in good form and handles wet tracks well. While he doesn't win often, his place strike rate is impressive (44%) and he has a strong record at this track with 4 seconds from 7 starts. Will be right in the finish.
Mr Grey is second-up from a spell and showed promise with a 5th placing first-up at this track. While his win strike rate is poor, he's a consistent placegetter with 5 seconds and 7 thirds from 34 starts. The barrier draw suits and he should get a good run in transit from barrier 6.
Humble Hero is the value runner after an impressive maiden win last start at Rockhampton. While this is a significant class rise, he's lightly-raced with only 7 career starts and has plenty of scope for improvement. His win on a soft track is encouraging for today's conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Santorini Summer | 1 | Chris Mc Iver | Alan Joseph Jones | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 2 | Boom Crusher | 10 | Ryan Wiggins | Darryl Johnston | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Humble Hero | 8 | Natalea Summers | Darcy Short | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Mr Grey | 6 | Warwick Satherley | Warwick Satherley | 56.5kg | $3.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Zouly | 7 | Tasha Chambers | Allan A Clark | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Making History | 9 | Gabrielle Semmens | Tim Cook | 54.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Spellmaster | 2 | Brooke Johnson | Craig Reid | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Sheeza Fling | 5 | Nikki Olzard | Sileas Green | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Miss Rinehart | 11 | Maddie Mankelow | D J Schultz | 51kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Outta Control | 12 | Tim Cook | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Intrepid Lad | 3 | Ricky Vale | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Ain''t Tellin | 4 | Maleah Hill | 57.5kg |
His last start 4th was full of merit, and he's drawn perfectly in barrier 5 to take advantage of the moderate-fast tempo. While unproven at the mile, his racing pattern suggests he'll handle it, and the class relief makes him the standout.
Run Freda Run brings strong recent form with a close 2nd last start over 1400m. She's a consistent performer with a good record at Rockhampton (1-3-1 from 9 starts) and handles soft tracks well (1-2-1 from 8). The main concerns are the step up to 1600m for the first time and the wide barrier, but her racing pattern suggests she'll handle the distance.
Jay Bee Ell brings solid recent form with a close 3rd last start over 1400m. He's been improving with each run this preparation and handles soft tracks well. While he's only won once from 16 starts, he's been consistent with placings and is well drawn in barrier 7. The main concern is the class rise, but his recent form suggests he's ready for the challenge.
Native Bee represents excellent value as a last-start winner over this track and distance. The 10yo veteran has an impressive record at Rockhampton over 1600m (2-1-2 from 10 starts) and brings solid recent form with a win and 2nd in his last two outings.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Jay Bee Ell | 7 | Tasha Chambers | Mark Barnham | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Southaven | 6 | Tom Orr | J T Wigginton | 54.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Run Freda Run | 12 | Chris Mc Iver | Kris Hansen | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 2 | General Wolffe | 11 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Michael Stephens | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Outta Control | 5 | Ashley Butler | Tim Cook | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Chaparral Chase | 8 | Nikki Olzard | Sileas Green | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Leica Bita Fun | 3 | Natalea Summers | D J Schultz | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Fitzroy Street | 9 | Ryan Wiggins | S W Kendrick | 60kg | $2.60 |
| 9th | 4 | Native Bee | 10 | Warwick Satherley | Damien Rideout | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Propose | 2 | M A Kropp | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Whatjeudoin'' | 4 | M A Kropp | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Roy''s Road | 1 | Ms Z Hohn | 54.5kg |
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