Rockhampton Race 9

Place A Srm With Betdeluxe

Prize Money: $2,800

DROPPING GEARS (3) turned spotting a big start finishing seventh (24.70) last time in a Grade 5 at this track. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and four minor placings to his credit. Has winning claims on his best figures. DANCE THAT TIDE (2) was resuming when finishing fifth at this track in a Grade 5 (24.28). Sure to be fitter. In the mix. RUPEE RANGER (1) slotted in just off the lead from the wide draw last start and boxed on to finish third (24.04) at this track in a Grade 4 over 407m. Winning chance. SPIKE MILLINGTON (6) is worth consideration.

Distance: 407m
Class: 4th/5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: Showers
Surface: All Weather

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Rupee Ranger (1) 1455454143
Trainer: Christine Pollard (GRACEMERE)
Prize Money: $9,460
Win / Place: 13% / 40%

2 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: HACIENDA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 4-3-5

Track

30: 4-3-5

Trk/Dst

30: 4-3-5

Distance

30: 4-3-5

Season

20: 2-2-4

Country

30: 4-3-5

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	1	5	9	2	3	4	2
1st	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0
2nd	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0
3rd	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	1

Comments

Finished third last start (24.04) at big odds over 407m at this track. Boxed the fence this time. Cannot be ruled out.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 7	25/3/26	Rockhampton	407m	8	0:24.04	60.9 km/h	6.0L	$41	0:23.62	0:23.52	GR 4	$2,800	$280	7	1. Bright Side 2. Hara's Pest 3. Rupee Ranger
4th of 8	18/3/26	Rockhampton	407m	3	0:24.34	60.2 km/h	10.3L	$6.00	0:23.62	0:23.57	GR 4/5	$2,800	$140	7	1. Miss Manaudou 2. Rachel Sparkles 3. Aston Hayes
1st of 6	11/3/26	Rockhampton	407m	5	0:24.18	60.6 km/h	0.1L	$2.20	0:24.18	0:23.49	P5	$2,400	$1,560	14	1. Rupee Ranger 2. Sunburnt Dawn 3. Sorrento Beach
4th of 8	25/2/26	Rockhampton	407m	3	0:24.17	60.6 km/h	0.3L	$2.30	0:24.15	0:23.53	P5	$2,400	$120	7	1. Rachel Sparkles 2. She's Full On 3. Flickin' Fifties
5th of 6	18/2/26	Rockhampton	407m	1	0:24.01	61.0 km/h	9.3L	$7.50	0:23.36	0:23.29	GR 5	$2,400	-	14	1. Non Stop Tommy 2. Jackpot Junior 3. Peaky Warlock
4th of 8	4/2/26	Rockhampton	407m	2	0:24.31	60.3 km/h	11.0L	$27	0:23.54	0:23.30	RST WIN	$3,200	$160	7	1. Quick Shot 2. Wyndra All Smoke 3. Valentia Blue

Dance That Tide (2) 75384875x5
Trainer: Juanita Thompson (TUNGAMULL)
Prize Money: $15,040
Win / Place: 23% / 43%

2 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: HOW NOT TOO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 7-2-4

Track

27: 6-2-4

Trk/Dst

22: 6-1-4

Distance

22: 6-1-4

Season

9: 0-0-1

Metro

3: 1-0-0

Country

27: 6-2-4

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	6	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	4	3	4	5	5	4	5
1st	1	0	1	2	1	1	1
2nd	0	1	0	0	0	0	1
3rd	1	0	1	0	2	0	0

Comments

Latest effort finished 5th on March 25 over 407m at this track behind Jalapeno Popper beaten 9 lengths (24.28) in a Grade 5. Has a fast 23.74 PB at this course and distance. Hard to beat.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 6	25/3/26	Rockhampton	407m	7	0:24.28	60.3 km/h	9.3L	$15	0:23.64	0:23.52	GR 5	$2,400	-	126	1. Jalapeno Popper 2. Bandit Chloe 3. Bella Matilda
126 Day Spell
99th of 1	10/12/25	Rockhampton	407m	3	N/A	-	0L	$0.00	0:24.63		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Dance That Tide 2. 3.
5th of 8	19/11/25	Rockhampton	407m	1	0:25.13	58.3 km/h	14.3L	$3.60	0:24.13	0:23.63	GR 5	$2,400	-	42	1. Quinlan 2. Jaggery 3. Koolboo Kid
42 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	8/10/25	Rockhampton	407m	6	0:24.06	60.9 km/h	5.1L	$13	0:23.68	0:23.68	GR 4/5	$2,800	-	21	1. Hudson Riverline 2. Sirius Todd 3. Miss Bella Blue
8th of 8	17/9/25	Rockhampton	407m	6	0:27.34	53.6 km/h	54.3L	$10	0:23.54	0:23.54	GR 4	$2,800	-	7	1. Waikarie Venom 2. Suntory Poppy 3. Hacienda Dream
4th of 5	10/9/25	Rockhampton	407m	7	0:24.12	60.7 km/h	7.3L	$9.50	0:23.62	0:23.62	GR 3/4	$2,800	$140	10	1. Golden Envy 2. Weblec Whisper 3. Swerve

Dropping Gears (3) 1354367587
Trainer: Juanita Thompson (TUNGAMULL)
Prize Money: $24,275
Win / Place: 20% / 53%

2 yo FWN D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: ASTON CHAMPAGNE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 9-7-7

Track

42: 9-7-7

Trk/Dst

35: 7-7-6

Distance

35: 7-7-6

Season

25: 4-3-6

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

42: 9-7-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	7	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	4	6	3	5	5	6	8
1st	3	1	1	1	1	0	1	1
2nd	1	0	2	0	1	0	0	3
3rd	0	0	2	0	1	1	1	2

Comments

Missed the frame latest (24.70) when seventh over 407m at this track in a Grade 5. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and four minors. Expected to be in the finish.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 8	22/3/26	Rockhampton	407m	5	0:24.70	59.3 km/h	19.5L	$9.50	0:23.34	0:23.34	GR 5	$2,400	-	28	1. Cody's Star 2. She's Full On 3. Diamantina Pearl
8th of 8	22/2/26	Rockhampton	407m	7	0:28.46	51.5 km/h	64.5L	$6.50	0:23.94	0:23.56	GR 4	$2,800	-	11	1. Edgewood 2. Awesome Cambla 3. Vanilla Slice
5th of 7	11/2/26	Rockhampton	407m	7	0:24.07	60.9 km/h	9.5L	$4.00	0:23.38	0:23.34	GR 4	$2,800	-	7	1. Imprisonment 2. Awesome Cambla 3. Farmor Leeway
7th of 8	4/2/26	Rockhampton	407m	4	0:24.35	60.2 km/h	9.3L	$6.00	0:23.70	0:23.30	GR 4	$2,800	-	7	1. Ranger Beach 2. Vanilla Slice 3. Wilma Flintstone
6th of 7	28/1/26	Rockhampton	407m	8	0:24.17	60.6 km/h	5.5L	$4.20	0:23.78	0:23.54	GR 3/4	$2,800	-	14	1. Miss Bella Blue 2. Farmor Left 3. Rocky Ride
3rd of 7	14/1/26	Rockhampton	407m	6	0:23.95	61.2 km/h	1.5L	$34	0:23.84	0:23.53	FFA	$3,200	$320	7	1. Farmor Bacardi 2. Tusken Wind 3. Dropping Gears

Rachel Sparkles (4) 3421388172
Trainer: Jeff Kuhl (GRACEMERE)
Prize Money: $9,680
Win / Place: 13% / 41%

3 yo RED/BDL B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: FUGACIOUS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 4-5-3

Track

12: 2-3-2

Trk/Dst

12: 2-3-2

Distance

12: 2-3-2

Season

17: 2-3-3

Metro

13: 1-2-1

Country

16: 3-3-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	1	2	5	5	4	3	3
1st	0	0	1	0	2	1	0	0
2nd	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	2
3rd	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1

Comments

Finished second at big odds last time (23.95) over 407m at this track. Squeeze draw to overcome. Looking to others.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 8	18/3/26	Rockhampton	407m	8	0:23.95	61.2 km/h	4.8L	$21	0:23.62	0:23.57	GR 4/5	$2,800	$560	10	1. Miss Manaudou 2. Rachel Sparkles 3. Aston Hayes
7th of 7	8/3/26	Rockhampton	407m	7	0:24.67	59.4 km/h	17.3L	$35	0:23.45	0:23.35	RST WIN	$2,400	-	11	1. Wyndra All Smoke 2. Diamantina Jade 3. Pozzi Tonozzi
1st of 8	25/2/26	Rockhampton	407m	5	0:24.15	60.7 km/h	0.1L	$5.00	0:24.15	0:23.53	P5	$2,400	$1,560	10	1. Rachel Sparkles 2. She's Full On 3. Flickin' Fifties
8th of 8	15/2/26	Rockhampton	407m	1	0:24.93	58.8 km/h	17.5L	$21	0:23.70	0:23.56	GR 5	$2,400	-	11	1. Canya Wow Me 2. Can't Touch Me 3. Lucky Time
8th of 8	4/2/26	Rockhampton	407m	6	0:24.67	59.4 km/h	16.3L	$61	0:23.54	0:23.30	RST WIN	$3,200	-	7	1. Quick Shot 2. Wyndra All Smoke 3. Valentia Blue
3rd of 8	28/1/26	Rockhampton	407m	8	0:24.56	59.7 km/h	14.5L	$14	0:23.54	0:23.54	RST WIN	$2,400	$240	17	1. Wyndra All Smoke 2. Nuka 3. Rachel Sparkles

Spike Millington (6) 1818778x66
Trainer: Ricky Hassall (TORBANLEA)
Prize Money: $28,305
Win / Place: 16% / 50%

Box Specialist

3 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: ELEGANT ELEANOR (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 8-7-9

Season

2: 0-0-0

Metro

10: 3-0-0

Country

38: 5-7-9

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	3	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	6	8	5	5	5	4	7
1st	0	0	2	0	1	3	0	2
2nd	1	0	4	0	1	0	1	0
3rd	2	4	1	0	1	1	0	0

Comments

Has finished sixth at the last two runs, both at Capalaba, the latest when beaten 10 lengths behind Death Adder over 366m. Must be included.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 6	25/3/26	Capalaba	366m	7	0:20.46	64.4 km/h	9.8L	$61	0:19.77	0:19.67	GR 5	$2,700	-	45	1. Death Adder 2. I'm The Problem 3. Cashed Up Rhi
45 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	8/2/26	Capalaba	366m	8	0:20.23	65.1 km/h	6.5L	$23	0:19.76	0:19.44	GR 5	$2,700	-	238	1. Another Idea 2. Commander Sarge 3. Nana Marie
238 Day Spell
99th of 1	1/2/26	Capalaba	366m	1	N/A	-	0L	$0.00	0:20.37		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Spike Millington 2. 3.
8th of 8	15/6/25	Capalaba	366m	3	0:21.55	61.1 km/h	24.3L	$51	0:19.86	0:19.76	GR 5	$2,700	-	3	1. Daysea's Chief 2. Jet Springer 3. Padova
7th of 8	12/6/25	Q Lakeside	352m	4	0:20.73	61.1 km/h	13.3L	$19	0:19.79	0:19.63	GR 3/4	$2,800	-	11	1. Whispering Mist 2. Goldstar Summer 3. Shine And Fire
7th of 8	1/6/25	Q Lakeside	352m	1	0:20.18	62.8 km/h	8.8L	$6.00	0:19.56	0:19.56	GR 3/4	$2,800	-	3	1. Cousin Henry 2. Emerald Dragon 3. Mitchell's Lass

Sorrento Beach (7) 6577736884
Trainer: Kelly Suli (BAJOOL)
Prize Money: $7,080
Win / Place: 5.66% / 16%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FARMOR BEACH (AUS)

Dam: LOTTIE'S BEACH (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 3-1-5

Track

50: 3-1-4

Trk/Dst

50: 3-1-4

Distance

50: 3-1-4

Season

35: 2-1-3

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

51: 3-1-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	6	8	7	6	6	10	4
1st	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0
2nd	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	1	0	2	0	2	0	0

Comments

Has shown little speed out of the boxes and tends to spot them a start in his races, Last start finished fourth over 407m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Likely to struggle this time.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 8	29/3/26	Rockhampton	407m	4	0:24.47	59.9 km/h	9.5L	$67	0:23.80	0:23.15	P5	$2,400	$120	7	1. Apollo's Sun 2. Dream Train 3. Validated
8th of 8	22/3/26	Rockhampton	407m	2	0:24.96	58.7 km/h	23.0L	$81	0:23.34	0:23.34	GR 5	$2,400	-	4	1. Cody's Star 2. She's Full On 3. Diamantina Pearl
8th of 8	18/3/26	Rockhampton	407m	5	0:24.89	58.9 km/h	18.0L	$101	0:23.62	0:23.57	GR 4/5	$2,800	-	3	1. Miss Manaudou 2. Rachel Sparkles 3. Aston Hayes
6th of 7	15/3/26	Rockhampton	407m	7	0:25.44	57.6 km/h	22.5L	$67	0:23.85	0:23.54	GR 4/5	$2,800	-	4	1. Wilma Flintstone 2. Jester Beach 3. Hacienda Dream
3rd of 6	11/3/26	Rockhampton	407m	2	0:24.36	60.1 km/h	2.5L	$35	0:24.18	0:23.49	P5	$2,400	$240	3	1. Rupee Ranger 2. Sunburnt Dawn 3. Sorrento Beach
7th of 7	8/3/26	Rockhampton	407m	8	0:24.83	59.0 km/h	11.8L	$67	0:24.00	0:23.35	GR 5	$2,400	-	4	1. Tip Alore Honey 2. Where's My Beer 3. Hara's Fonzie

Bargara Killian (8) 2346244158
Trainer: Jeff Kuhl (GRACEMERE)
Prize Money: $30,230
Win / Place: 10% / 48%

4 yo Black D

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: ASTON ECLIPSE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

82: 9-18-13

Track

80: 8-17-13

Trk/Dst

67: 8-15-10

Distance

67: 8-15-10

Season

36: 3-8-6

Country

82: 9-18-13

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	9	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	11	7	13	5	19	11	11
1st	0	3	1	2	0	0	2	1
2nd	1	3	2	4	1	4	2	1
3rd	1	1	2	1	1	3	3	1

Comments

Backs up after finishing a well beaten last on March 29 over 407m at this track in a Grade 4. Can't make much of a case this time.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
8th of 8	29/3/26	Rockhampton	407m	4	0:26.87	54.5 km/h	51.5L	$26	0:23.26	0:23.15	GR 4	$2,800	-	11	1. Cambla Diva 2. Cambla Bliss 3. Wangaroa Wally
5th of 7	18/3/26	Rockhampton	407m	1	0:24.45	59.9 km/h	10.3L	$2.80	0:23.72	0:23.57	GR 4	$2,800	-	3	1. Can't Touch Me 2. Quinlan 3. Sirius Billy
1st of 8	15/3/26	Rockhampton	407m	2	0:23.72	61.8 km/h	2.5L	$3.80	0:23.72	0:23.54	MX 5	$2,400	$1,560	7	1. Bargara Killian 2. Barefoot Rogue 3. Jaggery
4th of 7	8/3/26	Rockhampton	407m	8	0:24.22	60.5 km/h	3.5L	$5.50	0:23.98	0:23.35	MX 5	$2,400	$120	7	1. Spring Oliver 2. Jaggery 3. Zipping Olsen
4th of 5	1/3/26	Rockhampton	510m	5	0:30.80	59.6 km/h	14.0L	$46	0:29.81	0:29.81	GR 5/6	$3,800	$190	25	1. Red Hot Penny 2. Zipping Gatsby 3. Another Meghan
2nd of 7	4/2/26	Rockhampton	407m	8	0:23.82	61.5 km/h	7.5L	$23	0:23.30	0:23.30	GR 5	$2,400	$480	7	1. Cody's Star 2. Bargara Killian 3. Sirius Billy

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