Cloncurry Race 7 - Blackpoly Pipelines Country Stampede Qualifier Hcp
I'M ZAC (5) is bursting to win after two sound Open placings, the latest a Longreach third when beaten just under a length after beginning awkwardly and laying in. His record around 1000m is strong enough to make the shorter trip a positive and he can feature. NAPOLEON STRIKE (3) brings very reliable recent form, with close thirds at Townsville and Mt Isa, and the drop to 56kg gives him a genuine chance to turn those placings into a win. COCHRANE (4) was only just denied at Ewan and has the most persuasive track-and-distance profile among the main hopes, though barrier 10 leaves him with more to overcome. CONTEMPORARY (1) was well held as favourite at Mt Isa, but his Mackay 3yo+ Class 6 win two back and proven 1000m record keep him in the mix for a placing.

Jockey: Paul Hamblin
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
Had excuses only at the start when third at Mt Isa, but was still beaten over 11 lengths as favourite in a picnic race and now meets harder company. The better guide is his Mackay 3yo+ Class 6 win two back, where he finished strongly to beat Woodstock Rock by a length and a half.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | Qlty | $20,000.00 | Mt Isa | 1450m | Good | Mitch Goring | 64kg | 1:27.76 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | CL6 3U | $10,000.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good 4 | Adam Sewell | 60kg | 0:59.93 | 5-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.05 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | CL6 3U | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1300m | Good 4 | Adam Sewell | 60kg | 1:16.68 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 7/14 | 28/08/2026 | 11 | Qlty | $100,000.00 | Cairns | 1400m | Good 4 | Lacey Morrison | 56.5kg | 1:21.81 | 10-8-7 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | 58 | CL6 3U | $15,000.00 | Emerald | 1000m | Good 4 | Adam Sewell | 61kg | 0:56.37 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $4.20 |
| 11/12 | 20/06/2026 | 15 | Qlty | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Soft 7 | Dean Yendall | 54kg | 1:05.44 | 5-5-11 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $61.00 |
| 2/3 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 600m | Ryan Hurdle | 0:37.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 18/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 900m | Fred W Kersley | 0:53.85 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Nor Yadi
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished last at both runs this campaign, most recently beaten just under eight lengths in an Open at Emerald after beginning awkwardly and giving away a big start. He was also unwanted in the market at Birdsville and failed to launch a serious challenge. Third-up fitness helps only slightly; current form is the concern.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/09/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $15,000.00 | Emerald | 1000m | Good 3 | Caine Stuart | 57kg | 0:56.12 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/09/2026 | 139 | Qlty | $45,500.00 | Birdsville | 1000m | Good | Samantha Pointon | 58kg | 0:55.90 | 5-6-8 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | 280 | OPEN | $10,000.00 | Blackall | 1050m | Good | John Rudd | 61kg | 0:59.80 | - | 1 |
| 5.2L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $16,000.00 | Ilfracombe | 1400m | Good | Jason Missen | 63kg | 1:23.96 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 15/16 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | Qlty | $200,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Good 4 | Regan Bayliss | 56.5kg | 1:10.75 | 4-3-15 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $12,500.00 | Injune | 1200m | Good | Jason Missen | 62.5kg | 1:11.84 | - | 9 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1045m | Good | Kerrin Mcevoy | 1:04.97 | - | 0 |
| 1.44L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 11/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Soft | Paul Hammersley | 1:05.09 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Adam Sewell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Went very close at Ewan last start, finishing second as favourite when beaten just over half a length after being poised to win on the turn. His Birdsville third prior had merit too, with stewards noting he was steadied and held up late. Wide draw is the query, but he rates highly.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 25/09/2026 | 21 | Qlty | $25,100.00 | Ewan | 1000m | Good | Adam Sewell | 55kg | 0:56.11 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 04/09/2026 | 13 | Qlty | $45,500.00 | Birdsville | 1000m | Good | Julie Busuttin | 56kg | 0:55.90 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $50,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Soft 6 | Adam Sewell | 55kg | 0:54.46 | 2-3-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 01/08/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $35,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Good 4 | Adam Sewell | 54kg | 0:55.67 | 12-11-10 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/07/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1050m | Good 4 | Tahlia Fenlon | 54kg | 0:59.97 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | 18 | BM65 | $10,000.00 | Ingham | 1000m | Good 3 | Jaimee-Lee Devine | 65.5kg | 0:58.54 | - | 5 |
| 0.9L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/02/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Good | Ryan Maloney | 0:49.79 | - | 6 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 08/12/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 735m | Good | Rachel King | 0:42.91 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Robert Faehr
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off two solid Open placings and looks well placed to convert. He was beaten just under a length at Longreach last start after beginning awkwardly and laying in, then had earlier run third at Emerald with some market support. Looks the one they have to beat.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $12,500.00 | Longreach | 1200m | Good | Nikki Olzard | 56.5kg | 1:09.65 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.9L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $10,000.00 | Emerald | 1280m | Good 3 | Nikki Olzard | 55.5kg | 1:15.27 | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $4.20 |
| 6/6 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $13,250.00 | Muttaburra | 1400m | Good | John Rudd | 56kg | 1:22.55 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | 19 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Longreach | 1200m | Good | Brendan Newport | 58.5kg | 1:09.76 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 1/11 | 06/07/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $15,000.00 | Barcaldine | 1200m | Good 4 | Nikki Olzard | 56kg | 1:10.03 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/06/2026 | 16 | CL5 | $15,000.00 | Longreach | 1100m | Good | Nikki Olzard | 63kg | 1:03.09 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 08/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Robbie Dolan | 1:00.26 | - | 5 |
| 2.71L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Matthew Gray
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to back up his win at this venue when sixth at Ewan last start, beaten seven and a half lengths after settling well back and only keeping on. The previous Open win at this track was decisive, beating Media Empire by three and a half lengths as a well-supported favourite. Others look stronger.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 25/09/2026 | 13 | Qlty | $25,100.00 | Ewan | 1000m | Good | Chris Whiteley | 55.5kg | 0:56.11 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $10,000.00 | Cloncurry | 1200m | Good | Matthew Gray | 56kg | 1:07.03 | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | BM65 | $10,000.00 | Mckinlay | 1200m | Good | Matthew Gray | 60.5kg | 1:09.34 | - | 1 |
| 3.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/08/2026 | 9 | BM60 | $10,000.00 | Richmond Qld | 1200m | Good | David Sparks | 63kg | 1:08.55 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $1.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/08/2026 | 5 | CL6 3U | $15,000.00 | Mt Isa | 1000m | Good | David Sparks | 60.5kg | 0:58.24 | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/08/2026 | 27 | BM65 | $12,000.00 | Corfield | 1000m | Good | David Sparks | 61kg | 0:58.19 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Bailey Wheeler | 0:59.04 | - | 1 |
| 0.68L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Bailey Wheeler | 0:58.21 | - | 1 |
| 4.13L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brooke Stower
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives in winning form after taking a Benchmark 60 at Richmond Qld by a neck six days ago, despite being slow to begin. That followed a five-length Benchmark 55 win at Mt Isa, so confidence is clearly up. Harder race, but weight relief and Brooke Stower help the place case.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | BM60 | $10,000.00 | Richmond Qld | 1000m | Good | Brooke Stower | 62kg | 0:56.26 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/09/2026 | 18 | BM55 | $10,000.00 | Mt Isa | 1000m | Good | Brooke Stower | 63kg | 0:59.03 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |
| 11/13 | 08/09/2026 | 17 | BM55 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Good 4 | Mitch Goring | 58kg | 0:56.64 | 7-6-11 | 13 |
| 6.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/08/2026 | 16 | BM55 | $10,000.00 | Mt Isa | 1000m | Good | Brooke Stower | 61.5kg | 0:59.44 | - | 4 |
| 3.2L | $2.50 |
| 5/7 | 06/08/2026 | 19 | CL6 3U | $15,000.00 | Mt Isa | 1000m | Good | Samantha Pointon | 53.5kg | 0:58.24 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/07/2026 | 5 | BM50 | $10,000.00 | Hughenden | 800m | Good | Brooke Stower | 62kg | 0:44.80 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/4 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | 1:00.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 5/6 | 14/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Damian Lane | 0:48.64 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chris Whiteley
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back quickly after finishing fourth in a Benchmark 65 at Jundah, beaten just over four lengths after jumping awkwardly and laying in. His Longreach Open run prior was weaker, leading before coming under pressure late and finishing last behind Inquisitive Legend.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | BM65 | $12,800.00 | Jundah | 1000m | Good | Chris Bryen | 64kg | 0:57.47 | - | 3 |
| 4.1L | $3.20 |
| 7/7 | 26/09/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $12,500.00 | Longreach | 1200m | Good | Nathan Fazackerley | 56.5kg | 1:09.65 | 1-2-7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Springsure | 1100m | Soft | Darren Evans | 55kg | 1:04.49 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | BM65 | $11,750.00 | Muttaburra | 1000m | Good | Chris Bryen | 64.5kg | 0:58.26 | - | 3 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/07/2026 | 19 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Longreach | 1200m | Good | Steven Galvin | 62.5kg | 1:09.76 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 11/11 | 06/07/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $15,000.00 | Barcaldine | 1200m | Good 4 | Michael Heagney | 56kg | 1:10.03 | 4-5-11 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Soft | Scott Sheargold | 0:48.66 | - | 1 |
| 1.18L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 18/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 900m | Good | Warwick Satherley | 0:55.52 | - | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Samantha Pointon
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for four weeks since a Toowoomba Benchmark 70 seventh, where he was beaten six and a half lengths after working home evenly. His Ipswich Benchmark 65 fourth on soft ground prior was much better, beaten just under a length, and today's assignment is easier than that provincial last-start test. The Ipswich run two back keeps him in the place mix.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 12/09/2026 | 10 | BM70 | $35,000.00 | Toowoomba | 1200m | Good 4 | Mckenzie Apel | 55.5kg | 1:12.33 | 4-5-7 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 02/09/2026 | 11 | BM65 | $38,000.00 | Ipswich | 1100m | Soft 5 | Bella Youngberry | 57kg | 1:04.49 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/08/2026 | 13 | BM60 | $22,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1000m | Good 4 | Mckenzie Apel | 59kg | 1:00.51 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.7L | $1.55 |
| 3/5 | 09/08/2026 | 15 | CL2 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Bella Youngberry | 56.5kg | 0:57.36 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/07/2026 | 185 | CL2 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Nick Heywood | 59.5kg | 0:58.01 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 10/12 | 21/01/2026 | 25 | BM65 34 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1100m | Good 4 | Bella Youngberry | 56kg | 1:03.79 | 4-5-10 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Good | Karl Zechner | 1:01.81 | - | 3 |
| 0.58L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Good | Karl Zechner | 0:49.10 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: David Sparks
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a genuine excuse at Winton last start when covering ground throughout before finishing seventh, beaten just over seven lengths in an Open. Even so, that followed a last placing at this venue behind I Am A Marvel, and he is unplaced in all four starts this season. Blinkers off and improvement required.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Winton | 1400m | Good | Jade Doyle | 56kg | 1:20.65 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $10,000.00 | Cloncurry | 1200m | Good | David Sparks | 56kg | 1:07.03 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | BM65 | $18,500.00 | Prairie | 1400m | Good | Matthew Gray | 63kg | 1:22.97 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/08/2026 | 70 | BM65 | $10,000.00 | Mckinlay | 1200m | Good | David Sparks | 64kg | 1:09.34 | - | 4 |
| 7.1L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Julia Creek | 1100m | Good | Todd Banks | 56kg | 1:02.21 | - | 2 |
| 9.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 13/06/2026 | 25 | BM65 | $10,000.00 | Richmond Qld | 1200m | Good | David Sparks | 65.5kg | 1:09.09 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 850m | Good | Ben Thompson | 0:49.55 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 23/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Good | Ben Thompson | 1:01.19 | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |