Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Tuesday 17 February 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 6 races at Rockhampton. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Garinion Righ presents the strongest winning credentials with four victories from her last five starts, including three on soft tracks. Her progression through the grades has been impressive, and she's shown adaptability across distances. The class rise is a concern, but her recent form and soft track expertise make her the standout selection despite carrying top weight.
The significant class drop from his previous campaigns provides a clear advantage, and his track specialization is compelling.
His distance record is solid and the class drop is favorable.
Her soft track credentials are outstanding and she's proven at the distance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Bold Blaze | 6 | Ryan Wiggins | G K Taylor | 59.5kg | $2.35 |
| 2nd | 6 | Kayleen's Profit | 5 | McKenzie Apel | Ricky Vale | 54.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | General Wolffe | 3 | Amy Graham | Michael Stephens | 54.5kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Bo Bo Beware | 9 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Ms Z Hohn | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Replace The Ace | 8 | Cody Collis | Tom Smith | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Mr Grey | 2 | Warwick Satherley | Warwick Satherley | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Native Bee | 1 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Damien Rideout | 53.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Shadow Project | 4 | Chris Mc Iver | Jessica Kuhn | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Garinion Righ | 7 | Aidan Holt | Georgie Holt | 61.5kg | $4.80 |
Retainer benefits from the rail barrier and significant weight relief, with recent form suggesting current fitness. Her soft track experience and distance suitability provide hope, but the significant class rise and jockey's poor recent form create concerns about her winning ability.
Cardiologist presents as the most reliable winning chance with an outstanding soft track record of 2 wins from 3 starts. His recent close second at Dalby demonstrates current fitness, and he's proven at this 1400m distance. The combination of track condition suitability and distance expertise outweighs the top weight burden.
His Rockhampton record is impressive and he's proven at this distance, making him a worthwhile value play despite his overall modest ability.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Retainer | 1 | Stephanie Tierney | S W Kendrick | 53kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 5 | Grey Impact | 5 | Fiona Sandkuhl | L J Gough | 52kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Maikrow | 2 | Ryan Wiggins | G K Taylor | 58kg | $2.35 |
| 4th | 6 | Peaking Tom | 3 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Jessica Kuhn | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Star Chance | 4 | Chris Mc Iver | Ms M Skillington | 54kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Cardiologist | 6 | Adam Sewell | M A Kropp | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Out Of Aces | 1 | S W Kendrick | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Our Heart Throb | 3 | Cody Collis | Tim Cook | 54kg |
Determination presents as the standout selection after winning impressively last start at this exact track and distance. The class rise is concerning, but the horse's excellent course record and strong recent form make it the most reliable winning chance.
Cobbo offers value as a recent winner dropping in class with a favourable barrier draw. The gelding has solid course experience and adequate soft track form. The inside barrier and class drop provide enough appeal for place consideration.
The mare won her last start and has solid soft track form with 1 win and 2 placings from 5 attempts.
The significant class drop from Open company and light weight are major positives.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Electric Brae | 1 | Tom Orr | J T Wigginton | 55kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 2 | Cobbo | 3 | Raul Silvera Olivera | M & C Dore | 60.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Determination | 2 | Warwick Satherley | Ricky Vale | 60kg | $1.45 |
| 4th | 1 | La Petite Maison | 5 | Ryan Wiggins | Tracy Simmons | 61kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Cryptic Prism | 7 | Chris Mc Iver | Ms M Skillington | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Hard To Dismiss | 8 | Gabrielle Semmens | K N Smyth | 56kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Limero | 6 | S W Kendrick | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Ceekay's Choice | 4 | Adam Sewell | M A Kropp | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Rum Rumble | 6 | McKenzie Apel | Ricky Vale | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Craiglea Merida | 7 | Maddie Mankelow | Krystle Johnston | 51kg |
Despite being a debutant, Autumn Gale represents the strongest winning chance based on connections analysis. The barrier 6 draw provides tactical options on this fair Rockhampton track.
The gelding has been consistently competitive with recent placings and drops significantly in class from Open company. The soft track conditions suit, though the winless record remains a concern.
Being second up from spell typically sees further improvement, and the light weight of 56kg provides a significant advantage. The I Am Invincible gelding has scope for further progress.
The Taylor/Stewart combination strikes at 28%, well above average.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Badlifedecision | 2 | Warwick Satherley | Ms Z Hohn | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Bold Change | 4 | Ryan Wiggins | G K Taylor | 60kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Autumn Gale | 6 | Raul Silvera Olivera | J E McConachy | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Leica Flamingo | 3 | Chris Mc Iver | Ross Shannon | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Whenharry Metelsie | 1 | Tahlia Fenlon | M & C Dore | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Proviseur | 8 | K N Smyth | 59.5kg | $16.00 | |
| 7th | 5 | Sumich | 5 | McKenzie Apel | C G Russell | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 6 | Anthropology | 10 | Ron Stewart | Clinton Taylor | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 11 | Luna Ready | 7 | Cody Collis | Tom Smith | 54kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Eraja | 9 | Stephanie Tierney | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Bush Battle | 5 | Adam Sewell | Rebecca Kerwin | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Villandry | 9 | Gabrielle Semmens | Krystle Johnston | 53.5kg |
His Rockhampton record is excellent with 4 wins from 12 starts, and recent form shows consistent close placings.
Henry's Blade brings strong recent form with a close second at Townsville and benefits from an excellent jockey/trainer combination.
The good barrier draw aids his chances, but the concerning jockey statistics and class rise present obstacles to overcome.
His Rockhampton record is solid and the 1200m distance suits.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | King Spirit | 2 | Stephanie Tierney | S W Kendrick | 57kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 2 | Henry's Blade | 5 | Ron Stewart | Clinton Taylor | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Lease | 10 | Gabrielle Semmens | K N Smyth | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Sujeed | 9 | Cody Collis | K N Smyth | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Kai Mondo | 1 | Amy Graham | Tom Bourke | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 6th | 9 | Nicconori | 3 | Fiona Sandkuhl | G J Clem | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Silver Hammer | 6 | Tahlia Fenlon | Ms G Bell | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Zipitalist | 7 | Warwick Satherley | Ms G Bell | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Our Turn Now | 12 | Tom Orr | J T Wigginton | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Moissanite | 11 | Adam Sewell | G J Clem | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Deferential | 4 | Maddie Mankelow | Toni Schofield | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Saddles | 8 | Chris Mc Iver | Roy Thompson | 60kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Lets Dance Jandy | 14 | M A Kropp | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Limero | 13 | S W Kendrick | 57kg |
Our Heart Throb brings strong recent form with a close second last start and consistent soft track placing ability. The inside barrier draw should allow jockey Cody Collis to secure a forward position, while the slight class drop provides additional advantage. Despite a modest overall win rate, his recent consistency and track familiarity make him a genuine winning chance.
Victory's Ghost offers solid credentials with a recent Thangool win and strong historical performance at Rockhampton. The top weight burden is concerning, but his class and track familiarity keep him competitive in this field.
Ohh Errol represents value as an improving type coming off a maiden win and stepping up to a more suitable 1400m distance. While the class rise is significant, the light weight and strong connections provide hope for further improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | The Last Saga | 3 | Amy Graham | A R Jenkinson | 55.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 14 | Our Heart Throb | 1 | Cody Collis | Tim Cook | 55kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Victory's Ghost | 5 | Warwick Satherley | D W Gardiner | 61kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 13 | Spirit Talker | 2 | Chris Mc Iver | Shawn Geritz | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Ohh Errol | 6 | Maddie Mankelow | Toni Schofield | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 12 | Devoted Deputy | 8 | Tom Orr | Ms L Horstman | 53.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | The Torque Factor | 14 | S W Kendrick | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Storm Force Ten | 7 | Stephanie Tierney | S W Kendrick | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Heroic Beach | 11 | M A Kropp | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Grey Impact | 7 | Fiona Sandkuhl | L J Gough | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Lets Dance Jandy | 4 | Adam Sewell | M A Kropp | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Native Bee | 10 | Damien Rideout | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Peaking Tom | 7 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Jessica Kuhn | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Craiglea Oreo | 4 | Gabrielle Semmens | Krystle Johnston | 54.5kg |
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