Emerald Race 4 - Thank You Racing Queensland Plate (C6)
WOODSTOCK ROCK (5) gets the nod after an excellent Emerald win two back, then a sound Mackay second behind Contemporary over 1050m. The return to 1200m suits on his record, and his overall strike rate and wet-track consistency make him the most reliable option, although he was beaten as a well-backed runner last time. HUMBLE HERO (4) brings the strongest winning habit, having won a Benchmark 68 at Mackay after scoring in Benchmark 58 grade at Rockhampton, and his record with Natalea Summers is a major tick. ELLIBABY (10) was below market expectation at Thangool, but her narrow Emerald second two back and proven 1200m form keep her right in the race. ASTAPOR (8) is the value place threat: he has placed in both runs this prep, gets weight relief from Moree, and has already been competitive at Emerald, but needs to turn the tables on WOODSTOCK ROCK to win.

Jockey: Julie Busuttin
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Won a picnic Open at Emerald first-up, beating Moorabinda Mick by a length and a half despite being held up in the straight, so there was merit in the return. He had also run third in a Benchmark 65 here behind Betta Than Presley, beaten just under two lengths. Needs to prove he can repeat it in stronger company.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/09/2026 | 68 | OPEN | $10,000.00 | Emerald | 1280m | Good 3 | Emma Bell | 56kg | 1:15.27 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/06/2026 | 23 | BM65 | $15,000.00 | Emerald | 1200m | Good 4 | Emma Bell | 60kg | 1:09.41 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $15.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | BM60 | $10,000.00 | Moranbah | 1170m | Soft | Amie Meissner | 61.5kg | 1:09.41 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $2.20 |
| 5/12 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $13,500.00 | Emerald | 1200m | Good 4 | Jacallen Dooley | 55kg | 1:10.24 | 10-10-5 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | 147 | CL6 3U | $12,000.00 | Barcaldine | 1200m | Good 4 | Darren Evans | 60.5kg | 1:10.14 | 6-6-8 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | BM68 | $22,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1890m | Good 4 | Jake Molloy | 59.5kg | 2:01.35 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $31.00 |
| 5/5 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Soft | Jacallen Dooley | 0:58.51 | - | 4 |
| 3.12L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 900m | Good | Ashley Butler | 0:56.50 | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Christopher Mciver
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at Emerald, finishing third in a picnic Benchmark 55 after jumping awkwardly, being bumped and racing keenly early. Two back he was beaten a nose in a Benchmark 60 here behind Entitle after starting unwanted in the market. Not the worst.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 05/09/2026 | 19 | BM55 | $10,000.00 | Emerald | 1280m | Good 3 | Jacallen Dooley | 56kg | 1:15.55 | - | 4 |
| 2.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2026 | 9 | BM0-60 | $15,000.00 | Emerald | 1200m | Good 4 | Paul Hamblin | 56.5kg | 1:09.78 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | BM0-60 | $11,750.00 | Muttaburra | 1400m | Good | David Sparks | 57.5kg | 1:24.15 | - | 2 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | BM55 | $10,000.00 | Longreach | 1000m | Good | Michael Heagney | 60kg | 0:57.53 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | BM0-55 | $17,000.00 | Alpha | 1200m | Good | Michael Heagney | 60.5kg | 1:10.44 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Danielle Hirini | 58.5kg | 1:14.70 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1050m | Good | Samantha Collett | 1:00.99 | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 12/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Good | Jean Van Overmeire | 0:59.42 | - | 0 |
| 4.05L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Natalea Summers
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives in excellent order after winning a Benchmark 68 at Mackay, beating Triple Triple by a head after sitting just off the lead and sustaining the effort. That backed up a Rockhampton Benchmark 58 win over Itza Motza as favourite. Barrier one, wet-track form and the rider record all point to another big run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/09/2026 | 56 | BM68 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1100m | Good 4 | Natalea Summers | 57kg | 1:03.72 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/5 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Good | Natalea Summers | 0:58.84 | - | 5 |
| 0.76L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 09/07/2026 | 16 | BM0-58 | $30,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1300m | Good 4 | Natalea Summers | 60kg | 1:16.68 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $3.10 |
| 2/5 | 23/06/2026 | 22 | BM60 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1300m | Soft 5 | Natalea Summers | 59kg | 1:16.04 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2026 | 11 | CL2 | $15,000.00 | Thangool | 1300m | Soft 5 | Natalea Summers | 59.5kg | 1:16.16 | 5-3-1 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | CL1 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1200m | Good 4 | Natalea Summers | 56kg | 1:09.08 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 14/05/2026 | 17 | BM50 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1100m | Soft 5 | Natalea Summers | 60kg | 1:03.37 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Soft | Natalea Summers | 0:58.28 | - | 2 |
| 2.16L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Nikki Olzard
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second to Contemporary at Mackay over 1050m last start, beaten a length and a half after travelling well and holding his ground. The run prior was a decisive Emerald win over 1000m, beating Contemporary by just under three lengths with a sharp turn of foot. Third-up to 1200m looks ideal, with the wide draw the main query.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 12/09/2026 | 26 | CL6 3U | $10,000.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good 4 | Kirk Matheson | 58.5kg | 0:59.93 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 17/08/2026 | 230 | CL6 3U | $15,000.00 | Emerald | 1000m | Good 4 | Nikki Olzard | 58kg | 0:56.37 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 30/12/2025 | 24 | CL6 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1200m | Good 4 | Ashley Butler | 58kg | 1:10.08 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 06/12/2025 | 33 | CL6 3U | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1100m | Good 4 | Ashley Butler | 57kg | 1:03.68 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 03/11/2025 | 25 | BM65 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1300m | Good 4 | Ryan Wiggins | 61.5kg | 1:16.01 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.85 |
| 1/6 | 09/10/2025 | 26 | BM65 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1200m | Soft 5 | Ryan Wiggins | 59.5kg | 1:09.04 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $1.65 |
| 3/5 | 11/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yeppoon | 900m | Good | Brooke Johnson | 0:54.90 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 29/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 900m | Soft | Ashley Butler | 0:55.99 | - | 6 |
| 10.86L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Raul Silvera Olivera
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after a Rockhampton trial last month, so there is some readiness evidence for his first-up run. He was fifth in a 3yo Open over 1400m at Rockhampton before the spell, beaten six and a half lengths after racing wide early, and now eases from provincial company. Class drop helps and he handles wet ground, but 1200m remains the key query.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Good | Tom Orr | 0:58.84 | - | 4 |
| 3.96L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | 12 | OPEN 3 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1400m | Soft 5 | Cody Collis | 58kg | 1:22.25 | 2-3-5 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/04/2026 | 29 | BM65 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1050m | Soft 6 | Nikki Olzard | 56kg | 0:58.76 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 14/03/2026 | 18 | OPEN 3 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1100m | Soft 5 | Nikki Olzard | 58kg | 1:03.25 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/02/2026 | 129 | OPEN 34 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1050m | Soft 6 | Stephanie Tierney | 55.5kg | 1:00.27 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/4 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Good | Cody Collis | 0:52.81 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 18/10/2025 | 15 | OPEN 34 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1200m | Soft 5 | Nikki Olzard | 54.5kg | 1:11.39 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2025 | 21 | OPEN 3 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1050m | Soft 5 | Nikki Olzard | 57kg | 1:00.41 | 5-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Kayla Barker
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here third-up after a Moree Class 3 second over 950m, beaten five lengths by Sort Cha Mess while carrying 59kg. He drops to 56.5kg and has placed twice with Kayla Barker, which helps. Genuine minor-money hope if the extra trip suits.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 06/09/2026 | 20 | CL3 | $30,000.00 | Moree | 950m | Good 4 | Kayla Barker | 59kg | 0:53.01 | 7-6-2 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/08/2026 | 163 | CL6 3U | $15,000.00 | Emerald | 1000m | Good 4 | Kayla Barker | 54.5kg | 0:56.37 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 11/11 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | CL6 CG | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Soft 5 | Ron Stewart | 52.5kg | 1:09.59 | 8-10-11 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/02/2026 | 45 | CL3 3U | $75,000.00 | Doomben | 1200m | Good 4 | Vlad Duric | 60kg | 1:09.30 | 6-8-7 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Ashley Butler | 0:59.72 | - | 7 |
| 1.55L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 07/01/2026 | 277 | CL3 3U | $38,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Good 4 | Justin Huxtable | 60kg | 0:56.79 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Soft | Alisha Taylor | 0:57.81 | - | 3 |
| 0.04L | $0.00 | |
| 8/13 | 05/04/2025 | 21 | Qlty 3 | $105,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Soft 6 | Justin P Stanley | 58kg | 1:10.86 | 3-3-8 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Chris Whiteley
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after a near miss in a picnic Benchmark 60 at Aramac, beaten just under a length by Imminent Boom after being slow to begin and receiving market support. She carried 62kg there and now comes down to 56kg, which is useful. This is harder, but she has a genuine place profile.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | BM60 | $11,250.00 | Aramac | 1000m | Good | Robert Faehr | 62kg | 0:58.15 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 15/08/2026 | 25 | CL4 3U | $10,500.00 | Longreach | 1200m | Good | Emma Bell | 60kg | 1:09.58 | - | 2 |
| 2.9L | $3.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/07/2026 | 10 | BM65 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1200m | Good 4 | Paul Hamblin | 58kg | 1:09.35 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/07/2026 | 5 | BM60 | $10,000.00 | Ilfracombe | 1000m | Good | Robert Faehr | 61kg | 0:58.37 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/07/2026 | 21 | CL5 3U | $15,000.00 | Barcaldine | 1000m | Good 4 | Michael Heagney | 57kg | 0:57.19 | 1-1-7 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/06/2026 | 34 | CL5 | $15,000.00 | Longreach | 1100m | Good | Michael Heagney | 59.5kg | 1:03.09 | 2-2-6 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Zac Spain | 0:56.28 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Chelsea Thompson | 0:47.33 | - | 0 |
| 0.46L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Warwick Satherley
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had her chance as a well-supported favourite at Thangool in a Benchmark 70, finishing fifth behind Papasito and beaten just under three lengths after settling rearward. Her Emerald run prior was stronger, second in a 3yo+ Class 4 behind Wolfgang when beaten a neck. Can give this a shake.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 12/09/2026 | 26 | BM70 | $20,000.00 | Thangool | 1200m | FM 2 | Warwick Satherley | 57kg | 1:08.16 | 9-5-5 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 17/08/2026 | 16 | CL4 3U | $15,000.00 | Emerald | 1280m | Good 4 | Warwick Satherley | 57.5kg | 1:15.18 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 01/08/2026 | 276 | CL3 3U | $10,000.00 | Yeppoon | 1200m | Good 4 | Warwick Satherley | 57.5kg | 1:10.29 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 5/6 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 1:00.90 | - | 1 |
| 6.03L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 29/10/2025 | 18 | CL3 | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1350m | Soft 7 | Ben Thompson | 57.5kg | 1:20.57 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | 108 | CL3 3U | $75,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Thompson | 56.5kg | 1:08.90 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Soft | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 1:02.14 | - | 2 |
| 0.18L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 25/06/2025 | 242 | BM70 | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Soft 5 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 56.5kg | 1:05.06 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |