Rockhampton tips and results

Our price $3.00 · SP $6.00 · Chris Mc Iver

The first-time application of tongue tie and winkers indicates connections expect a forward showing. Drawn to get a good position from barrier 6 and has an experienced jockey aboard. The main unknown is ability on soft ground.

Our price $15.00 · SP $17.00 · Brendon Newport

Our price $7.00 · SP $4.80 · Tom Orr

Fictive returns from a lengthy spell but has shown ability when fresh with a placing from four first-up attempts. Her last start resulted in a narrow second at this track on soft going, suggesting she'll handle today's conditions. The weight relief is beneficial, and while the wide barrier is a concern, she has the ability to run on strongly. Solid each-way claims.

Our price $16.00 · SP $20.00 · Nikki Olzard

Marrero comes into this race off a solid runner-up finish at Emerald over 1000m. The inside barrier draw is advantageous at Rockhampton, and the lightweight of 54.5kg gives him a chance. The removal of the tongue tie and visors is interesting and could be a positive change.

Our price $3.50 · SP $2.80 · Maddie Mankelow

Deferential comes into this race off a last-start win and carries a light weight of 56.5kg. The quick 12-day backup suggests fitness won't be an issue. However, he's unproven at Rockhampton and has limited success on soft tracks.

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.45 · Ashley Butler

The significant class drop to Class 1 is a major positive, and his consistent recent form (4-5 placings in last 7 starts) suggests he's ready to break through. Well-drawn in barrier 2 for his on-pace style, and the soft track should suit based on his soft track record of 3:1-0-0.

Our price $7.00 · SP $11.00 · Tahlia Fenlon

Though only having 2 career starts, he's shown ability with a 2nd placing first-up. The addition of winkers for the first time could sharpen him up, and his light weight (57kg) is advantageous.

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.80 · Tahlia Fenlon

Has a strong record at Rockhampton (12: 1-1-3) and drops in class from his last start. The moderate-fast tempo should suit his versatile racing pattern, and while carrying topweight is a concern, his class edge compensates for this disadvantage.

Our price $4.20 · SP $9.50 · Tom Orr

Southaven comes off a last-start win 12 days ago and has been racing consistently with 2 wins from his last 5 starts. Drops significantly in class and has proven ability on soft tracks (9: 1-4-0). The wide barrier is a concern, but his light weight (54.5kg) and the moderate-fast tempo should allow him to find a position. Represents strong place value.

Our price $8.50 · SP $11.00 · Nikki Olzard

While facing a significant class rise, he gets weight relief (53.5kg) and has been a consistent placegetter (14: 1-4-2). His improving form pattern and light weight make him an interesting value proposition despite the class rise and unproven distance credentials.

Our price $2.20 · SP $1.80 · Justin Huxtable

Cherry Rose returns second-up after an impressive first-up win at Rockhampton. Her soft track record is exceptional with 6 wins from 10 starts, and she's undefeated second-up with 2 wins from 2 attempts. The very fast tempo should suit her tactical versatility.

Our price $12.00 · SP $21.00 · Warwick Satherley

His soft track record is respectable with 4 wins and 3 places from 23 starts, and he's been racing consistently with competitive performances. The predicted fast tempo should suit his racing pattern, and barrier 7 gives him options to settle midfield and finish strongly.

Our price $6.00 · SP $10.00 · Tahlia Fenlon

The 5YO gelding has been ultra-consistent recently with 2 wins from his last 3 starts. While the wide barrier (13) and top weight (60kg) are concerns, his proven ability on soft tracks (1-3-0 from 7) and strong win rate (3 from 15) suggest he can overcome these obstacles. The class rise is significant but his form warrants respect.

Our price $2.80 · SP $2.30 · Maddie Mankelow

She's dropping in class from stronger form references and has shown versatility in her racing pattern. While barrier 17 is a concern, her tactical speed should allow her to overcome this. The mare has proven adaptable to soft conditions and represents the most reliable winning chance.

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.00 · Adam Sewell

Jay Bee Ell brings winning form, having scored impressively last start over 1600m at this track. His excellent record at this track and distance (3:1-1-1) is a significant advantage, and he handles soft tracks well. While he's rising in class and carrying more weight, his improving form pattern suggests he's ready for the challenge. The good barrier draw should allow him to secure an ideal position in running.

Our price $9.00 · SP $19.00 · Sean Cormack

Cascia represents excellent value after winning impressively last start over 1300m. The improving form pattern suggests she's ready to take the next step up to 1400m, and the lightweight assignment is advantageous.