Rockhampton tips and results

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.50 · Nikki Olzard

Hope So won the Rockhampton trial on Good 4 on 22 May - the most recent and directly relevant trial form in this field. The same jockey Olzard retains the ride which is a positive intent signal. The barrier 8 draw is the main concern at Rockhampton where wide draws are disadvantaged, but the trial win on the exact track and condition provides genuine confidence. Clinton Taylor's stable has two runners suggesting track confidence.

Our price $6.00 · SP $9.00 · Chris Mc Iver

Astilla presents as a speculative value play. The Rockhampton trial win on Good 4 on 22 May is directly relevant. The McIver/Smith combination fires at 30% which is strong. The gear changes suggest the stable is trying to address issues.

Our price $3.50 · SP $5.00 · Ashley Butler

Best Eagle produced its best career run just 14 days ago, finishing 2nd at Kilcoy over 1500m. The step up to 1600m is logical, barrier 4 is ideal for Rockhampton's forward-biased track, and blinkers applied first time signal trainer confidence. While all form has been on soft/synthetic surfaces, the Good 4 track is manageable.

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.50 · Amy Graham

The Good track suits with 4 placings from 9 starts on Good ground. Barrier 5 and light weight of 51.5kg are advantages at Rockhampton. The main concern is jockey Amy Graham's very poor recent form (1 win from 20 rides) and the horse's inability to convert placings into wins.

Our price $6.50 · SP $11.00 · McKenzie Apel

Track Tale is the value selection based on an exceptional Rockhampton record of 7 wins and 6 places from 17 starts - the best local record in the field. The mare has won at this exact track and distance combination and has proven Open class ability here. The concerns are barrier 7, top weight 59.5kg, and two recent 5th placings suggesting a slight form dip.

Our price $2.50 · SP $3.40 · McKenzie Apel

Pipistrelle is the standout selection based on her exceptional good-track record of 7 wins from 14 starts (50%). She has won at this exact track and distance combination and draws perfectly in barrier 3 for Rockhampton's forward-position bias. Recent 3rd at BM78 Doomben confirms strong fitness.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.50 · Chris Mc Iver

Scrub Chain has excellent Rockhampton credentials with 4 wins from 14 starts at the track and the best recorded time at today's distance here. Barrier 4 is ideal. However, the critical concern is his good-track record showing 0 wins from 8 starts on good going - all his wins appear to have come on softer surfaces. The jockey/trainer combination is strong and recent form is solid.

Our price $2.80 · SP $2.90 · Tahlia Fenlon

Dropping into Restricted 55 company represents a class relief. The wide barrier 10 is the primary concern at Rockhampton, but his recent form and class drop make him the most likely winner.

Our price $3.50 · SP $3.30 · Georgina Cartwright

Triple Spirit is the only horse in the field with a win at this exact track and distance combination, winning the Rockhampton 1050m Maiden on April 24. Barrier 6 is ideal at this track. However, the significant class rise from Maiden to Restricted 55 is a concern, and jockey Cartwright has had no wins from her last 20 rides. The track and distance advantage is compelling but class rise tempers confidence.

Our price $7.00 · SP $11.00 · Chris Whiteley

Penrod won last start at Townsville on May 25 and draws the coveted barrier 1 at Rockhampton.

Our price $10.00 · SP $13.00 · Jason Taylor

The slight class drop from Class 3 to Restricted 55 is a positive, and barrier 4 maps ideally. The inconsistent recent form and poor jockey recent strike rate are the main negatives.

Our price $3.50 · SP $4.40 · Georgina Cartwright

The likely leader from the ideal draw maps perfectly for Rockhampton's on-pace bias.

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.00 · Adam Sewell

The recent Mackay maiden win shows current form and the I Am Invincible pedigree suits Good conditions. The significant class rise from Maiden to Class 1 is the main concern, but the ideal barrier draw and on-pace running style maps perfectly for Rockhampton.

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

The step up from maiden to Open class is significant, but the horse is clearly in form and the track/condition match is ideal. Second-up stats are poor historically, but the recent maiden win was dominant. The barrier 7 draw is manageable with early speed.

Our price $8.00 · SP $10.00 · Chris Mc Iver

The 30% jockey/trainer strike rate with McIver/McConachy is a strong positive signal. However, the 148-day spell is a major concern with a poor first-up record, and all form is on soft ground.

Our price $7.00 · SP $8.00 · Chris Mc Iver

El Fortress maps perfectly from barrier 5 and has a strong second-up record. The jockey/trainer combination of McIver and McConachy fires at 30% which is a significant positive. The horse has won at Rockhampton at 1200m and the barrier trial in April suggests fitness.

Our price $9.00 · SP $7.00 · Jason Taylor

Moissanite draws the coveted barrier 1 at Rockhampton which is a significant tactical advantage on this track. The class drop from BM65 to BM58 is meaningful, and the horse ran 2nd in a BM65 just 15 days ago showing current fitness. The jockey/trainer combination has a 33% strike rate.

Our price $6.00 · SP $12.00 · Tom Orr

The second-up record of 1-1-1 is encouraging and the distance record of 2-1-1 at 1200m is strong.