Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Tuesday 21 July 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 6 races at Rockhampton. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Bonnie Bouquet is the most consistent runner in the field with four placings from seven starts, all on rain-affected ground. She draws ideally in barrier 2, which is a major advantage at Rockhampton's leader-favouring track. The Stephanie Tierney/Steve Kendrick combination is reliable, and she has repeatedly been close without winning. In a weak maiden, she is the one to beat and represents the most likely winning chance.
All Banged Up has shown steady improvement in two career starts, including a third on debut at Beaudesert on Soft. He gets the prized barrier 1, which is a massive advantage at Rockhampton. He should be able to settle on-pace and be in the finish. A key factor is his ability to handle the 1200m journey for the first time; his previous runs were at 1100m and 1300m.
Do A Little Dance showed sharp ability on debut when runner-up at Sunshine Coast on Soft. He returns from a spell with a recent trial, and his jockey is riding at 35% wins. The main concern is the wide barrier (8), which is a notable disadvantage at Rockhampton. If he can cross and gain a handy position, he has the class to win.
Cipher Dash ran a solid third on debut at this track and distance on Soft, beaten just 2 lengths. He now carries less weight and has a jockey in hot form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Bonnie Bouquet | 2 | Stephanie Tierney | S W Kendrick | 53kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Jungle Wonder | 3 | Georgina Cartwright | G K Taylor | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | All Banged Up | 1 | Fiona Sandkuhl | L J Gough | 56kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 8 | Wheeler Dealer | 9 | Chloe Lowe | Darryl Johnston | 53.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Three Rivers | 6 | Courtney Bellamy | M A Kropp | 52.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 10 | I Want It All | 5 | Natalea Summers | Darryl Johnston | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Cipher Dash | 4 | Sophie Wilcock | Kevin Miller | 53.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Do A Little Dance | 8 | Bella Youngberry | Billy Healey | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Gin 'n' Juice | 7 | Billy Healey | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Jethro | 3 | Kevin Miller | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Sailing Solo | 6 | Kevin Miller | 56.5kg |
Navy Kiss is the most consistent runner in the field, placing in all three 1400m starts and both soft track runs. Last start 2nd at Rockhampton over 1600m indicates distance suitability. Despite no win, the pattern of improvement and strong stable confidence makes him the most likely winner in a moderate maiden.
Turbo Torque comes off a strong 2nd in Open company at Rockhampton, a clear class drop today. If able to slot in early, he is a serious winning chance.
Jethro is a lightly raced 2yo showing steady improvement. His last start 3rd at the track over 1300m was encouraging, and the step to 1400m suits. Barrier 5 and jockey Nikki Olzard (in hot form) give him every chance to feature.
Check One Two has been racing consistently without winning, with a 2nd and 3rd at Rockhampton over 1600m recently. Back to 1400m and carrying only 53.5kg, she maps well from barrier 6 and should be in the finish again.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Navy Kiss | 7 | Ryan Wiggins | Alisha Taylor | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | Deejaywip | 4 | Courtney Bellamy | M A Kropp | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Sailing Solo | 2 | Sophie Wilcock | Kevin Miller | 53.5kg | $71.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Turbo Torque | 9 | Bella Youngberry | S W Kendrick | 56kg | $2.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Mr Democrat | 1 | Warwick Satherley | D W Gardiner | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Check One Two | 6 | Stephanie Tierney | K N Smyth | 53.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Jethro | 5 | Nikki Olzard | Kevin Miller | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Ballandella Street | 3 | Raul Silvera Olivera | David A Jones | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Tiger Rocket | 8 | Chloe Lowe | Jade Doolan | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | All Banged Up | 6 | Fiona Sandkuhl | L J Gough | 56kg |
Skilful Artist is in career-best form with two dominant wins at Rockhampton over 1600m, including one on Soft 5. He maps as the likely leader on a track that heavily favours on-pace runners.
General Wolffe is a model of consistency at Rockhampton, rarely running poorly. His last start 3rd was strong, and he typically improves second up.
Smart Mission is a reliable performer on soft ground with a perfect barrier today. However, his recent form is slightly below the top pick, and the jockey's poor recent record is a concern.
Bitoftheblarney has been disappointing but his best form at Class 4 level on soft would be competitive. The removal of bubble cheekers and a light weight could spark improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Settat | 2 | Nikki Olzard | Ms M Skillington | 54.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | General Wolffe | 3 | Warwick Satherley | Michael Stephens | 54.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 4 | Skilful Artist | 5 | Chris Mc Iver | Alan Joseph Jones | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Bitoftheblarney | 7 | Chloe Lowe | R T Hay | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Smart Mission | 1 | Tahlia Fenlon | Kevin Miller | 58.5kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 1 | Tapa Kick | 4 | Paul Hamblin | M A Oates | 60kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Flop Turn River | 6 | Amy Graham | G M Rafter | 51kg |
Kai Mondo is the standout based on form, track affinity, and race shape. He has won 4 of 7 attempts at this track/distance, boasts a strong soft-track record, and draws the inside barrier on a track that heavily favours early position. Despite a class rise, his recent placings in similar grades suggest he is ready to win.
Doubting Eye is a Rockhampton 1050m specialist with seven Soft-track wins, but his recent form has dipped (9th, 7th, 5th) while carrying big weights. Drawn well in barrier 4 and retaining the same jockey, he could bounce back on his home deck if finding peak form.
Dehorned Unicorn comes off a confidence-boosting win at Gladstone, but his Rockhampton record is poor and he faces a class rise on a track that demands early foot. He may need luck from barrier 6.
Krackacan presents strong value as a wet-track specialist with a 50% win rate on Soft, including a dominant win at this track in March.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | I Am Voodoo | 2 | Fiona Sandkuhl | R H Dart | 52kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Lonergy | 3 | Warwick Satherley | R T Hay | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Cochrane | 5 | Tahlia Fenlon | Lachie Manzelmann | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Dehorned Unicorn | 6 | Chloe Lowe | R T Hay | 54.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Kai Mondo | 1 | Nikki Olzard | Tom Bourke | 52kg | $1.35 |
| 6th | 1 | Doubting Eye | 4 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Jason Morgan | 60kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 5 | Saraqael | 5 | Warwick Satherley | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Krackacan | 7 | Darryl Johnston | 54kg |
Underrated is the clear top pick. He won a BM60 then ran second in BM70 here on Soft 5, both over 1200m. His soft record is excellent and barrier 5 gives him the inside run Rockhampton demands. The only negatives are the minor class step and weight, but his form is superior.
He has two Soft track wins and ran a good 4th at this track/distance last time. The drop back to BM65 suits. Barrier 7 isn't ideal but he has enough speed to find a forward spot. Major query is the jockey's lack of recent winners, but value is fair.
Bold Artic is a risky third pick. He resumes from a long break but has a decent fresh record, good barrier, and solid soft form. However, he is winless at 1200m and may need the run.
Outwitted is the value selection. His recent form is average but he is racing at the right level (BM65) and gets top jockey Ryan Wiggins.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Wolfgang | 7 | Chloe Lowe | R T Hay | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Darth Invader | 8 | Bella Youngberry | Billy Healey | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Underrated | 5 | Warwick Satherley | Ms L Horstman | 59kg | $1.90 |
| 4th | 4 | Bold Artic | 3 | Georgina Cartwright | G K Taylor | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Outwitted | 2 | Ryan Wiggins | Tim Cook | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Ichiberu | 4 | Paul Hamblin | M A Oates | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Bungarribee Lad | 9 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Roy Thompson | 61.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 5 | King's Duty | 10 | Stephanie Tierney | K N Smyth | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Victory's Ghost | 6 | Tahlia Fenlon | D W Gardiner | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Fortysecondstreet | 1 | Nikki Olzard | S W Kendrick | 52.5kg |
Viking Sun maps perfectly from barrier 1 with early speed to hold a forward position, crucial at Rockhampton on soft. He's shown consistent ability, placing in 5 of 8 starts, and gets a major jockey upgrade to Nikki Olzard who is riding at 40% wins recently. Dropping to this grade after a solid 5th in Class 1, he looks the most likely winner.
However, the 60kg impost on soft ground and a jockey in poor recent form are concerns. His best Rockhampton run was a 3rd at 1100m on soft carrying 55.5kg. The weight today is 4.5kg more, which could be the difference. Still a genuine chance but not the top pick.
Making History has been knocking on the door with steady performances in this grade, including a close 4th last time at Rockhampton on soft. He maps to settle just behind the speed from barrier 5 with a top local jockey.
Snazzy Snitzel is a class dropper from BM65 to this grade, which makes him of interest. He ran poorly first up but second up his record is excellent (1 win from 2). He has early speed and will look to lead or press forward despite the wide draw. On soft, he has a win and a placing.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Noble Intent | 3 | Tahlia Fenlon | Toni Schofield | 60kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Time To Cry | 4 | Georgina Cartwright | Billy Healey | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Viking Sun | 1 | Nikki Olzard | I P Prizeman | 55kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 3 | Hot Torque Invegas | 7 | Ryan Wiggins | Lachie Manzelmann | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Bottom Bar | 2 | Paul Hamblin | Ms L Horstman | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Making History | 5 | Chris Mc Iver | Tim Cook | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Spitzberg | 9 | Raul Silvera Olivera | I P Prizeman | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Lady Consort | 6 | Bella Youngberry | Julieann Lancaster | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Tenner | 8 | Courtney Bellamy | Ms L Horstman | 52kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Snazzy Snitzel | 10 | Amy Graham | John Poots | 57kg | $15.00 |
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Hou Long Gwai | 3 | Tom Orr | Michael Stephens | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Scruffy | 7 | Courtney Bellamy | William Kropp | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Luxor Prince | 8 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Tim Cook | 52.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Next Legacy | 4 | Nikki Olzard | Aaron Beck | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Azuki | 2 | Chris Mc Iver | J Dann | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Smashing Rosie | 10 | Warwick Satherley | Toni Schofield | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Remember The Boys | 6 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Jason Morgan | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 11 | The Last Saga | 12 | Amy Graham | A R Jenkinson | 53kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Kayleen's Profit | 5 | Georgina Cartwright | Ms Z Hohn | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 10 | King Of The Vibe | 1 | Sophie Wilcock | D J Schultz | 53.5kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Dialidae | 9 | Chloe Lowe | R T Hay | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 12th | 9 | Launch Mode | 11 | Paul Hamblin | Ms L Horstman | 57kg | $151.00 |
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