Mackay

Tomorrow, July 17, 2026Flat1mSoft

Verdict

Terrific race with plenty of chances. ODEGAARD (4) is going better than form suggests. Has flown home to finish close-up fourths in far richer races the last two. Jumps quickly in trip but has done so before and has a win and a placing from two tries at this trip. Will be settling closer but finishing on hard. EL PENSADOR (9) ran well albeit safely held in town two back then dropped back to 1400m at Townsville and got the money. Back up in trip but plummets in the weights and can measure up again. GOING NUCLEAR (2) is flying lately with back-to-back wins over the mile. Should prove hard to beat. JOURNALISM (3) had been racing consistently with three minor placings on end before finishing fourth most recently over 1600m at Rockhampton. Will find this easier and should figure in the finish. THE PENSKE FILE (6) has claims on best.

4. Odegaard
9. El Pensador
2. Going Nuclear

Win Only

4. 4. Odegaard
J: SEAN CORMACKT: JOSHUA MANZELMANN
F: 01144
Price History:
2.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Rockhampton Qlty on July 9 over 1300m, long-neck behind Demon Award carrying 54kg at $19. The race before that 4th of 16 at Eagle Farm Botb Final on June 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Roll Up with 55kg at $3.20. Fourth last two in far richer races and looks hard to hold out.
9. 9. El Pensador
J: LACEY MORRISONT: TREVOR & PETER ROWE
F: x3251
Price History:
4.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Townsville Bm65 June 28 over 1400m defeating Got Gumption carrying 61kg at $2.60. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on May 27 over 1630m, slow going 7 len behind Sosino carrying 58.5kg at $10. Back up in trip and plummets in the weights.
5. 5. Canberra Legend
J: ASHLEY BUTLERT: STEPHEN MASSINGHAM
F: 56987
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Last start 7th of 9 at Townsville Hcp on June 28 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Going Nuclear carrying 55kg at $8. The start before that 8th of 14 at Townsville Hcp on June 16 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Going Nuclear carrying 55kg at $8.50. Prepared to risk.
3. 3. Journalism
J: ADAM SEWELLT: LACHIE MANZELMANN
F: 12234
Price History:
7.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 12 at Rockhampton Qlty on July 11 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Keitel with 52kg at $26. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track Hcp on July 2 over 1560m, slow going 2.75 len behind Exodas carrying 55.5kg at $7. Definite winning chance. This easier and should figure in the finish.
2. 2. Going Nuclear
J: OLIVIA KENDALT: MATTHEW MCGUIRE
F: 23511
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 0.5 len at Townsville Hcp June 28 over 1609m defeating Free Carry carrying 54.5kg at $6. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Townsville Hcp June 16 over 1609m defeating Journalism with 53.5kg at $7. Going well and should prove hard to beat.
6. 6. The Penske File
J: RAUL SILVERA OLIVERAT: JENNIFER HATFIELD
F: 1x892
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Townsville Hcp on July 5 over 2000m, nose behind John Joseph carrying 55kg at $13. The run before that 9th of 14 at Townsville Hcp on June 16 over 1609m, 4 len behind Going Nuclear carrying 55kg at $71. Back to his favourite distance and can feature in the finish.
1. 1. Caffrey
J: MITCH GORINGT: BEVAN JOHNSON
F: 43912
Price History:
19.00
Age:
10
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Bluff Hcp on July 4 over 1800m, long-neck behind Cash Artist with 60kg at $2. The start before that favourite; won by a head at Alpha Hcp June 27 over 1700m defeating Little Cointreau with 60.5kg at $2.70. Competitive of late but others rate better.
11. 11. Misterkipchoge
J: RON STEWARTT: LACHIE MANZELMANN
F: 39266
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
6
Verdict
Most recently 6th of 8 at Ingham Bm60 on July 11 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Heir Jordan with 62kg at $12. The run before that 6th of 11 at Townsville Bm60 on June 16 over 1609m, 5 len behind Hurricane Rosie carrying 61.5kg at $13. Can improve and is worth thought.
8. 8. The Driller
J: TAHLIA FENLONT: LACHIE MANZELMANN
F: x7878
Price History:
51.00
Age:
9
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
3
Verdict
Last start raced on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Townsville Open on July 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Free Carry with 52kg at $81. The start before that ran last of 7 at this track Hcp on July 2 over 1560m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Exodas carrying 54kg at $101. Looks safely held.
10. 10. Cash Artist
J: NATALEA SUMMERST: DARRYL JOHNSTON
F: 23601
Price History:
67.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Most recently won by a long-neck at Bluff Hcp July 4 over 1800m defeating Caffrey with 55kg at $5.50. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Rockhampton Bm62 on June 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Skilful Artist carrying 59kg at $61. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
7. 7. Tavanasia
J: LES TILLEYT: BILL TRIMBLE
F: 70694
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Most recently 4th of 8 at Bluff Hcp on July 4 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Cash Artist carrying 53kg at $13. The race before that ran last of 9 at Clermont Hcp on June 20 over 1400m, 23 len behind Our Missile carrying 57kg at $26. Racing well below best and others preferred.

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