Rockhampton Race 1 - Tab Mdn Plate
BALKAN MELODY (5) is a two-year-old filly by Perast on debut. Looks a definite chance to take this out based on two nice trial wins. WASABI BARBIE (8) was well-fancied last time out but could only manage second over this track and trip last time. Strips fitter and is drawn to get all the favours. Can go one better. TAUTARA (4) is a son of The Odyssey also having his first start. Fitter for a recent trial when ridden by Tom Orr who stays aboard, sticking on soundly behind BALKAN MELODY. Worth consideration. BIG BARRY (1) is a Glenfiddich gelding on debut for the Hatfield camp. Readied with a quiet Mackay trial. Keeping safe in exotics.
Jockey: Sean Cormack
Weight: 58kgs
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First starter. Two-year-old gelding by Glenfiddich out of Lucky Romance. At the most recent trial finished fifth on November 21 at Mackay over 1050m. Cannot be underestimated.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good | Tahlia Fenlon | 1:03.06 | - | 1 |
| 7.15L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Adam Sewell
Weight: 58kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 9 at Mackay 2yo Hcp on November 21 over 1050m, 22 len behind Better Blitzem carrying 55kg at $91. Prefer to see him do a bit more.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good 4 | Erin Molloy | 55kg | 1:01.34 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $91.00 |
| 4/4 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good | Christopher McIver | 50kg | 1:04.25 | - | 1 |
| 18.7L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 850m | Good | Nikki Olzard | 0:50.94 | - | 4 |
| 7.76L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tom Orr
Weight: 58kgs
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First starter by The Odyssey out of Jettara. Trialled once on December 10 at Rockhampton when second over 1000m. Apprentice aboard. Worth considering.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Good | Tom Orr | 55kg | 0:59.47 | - | 3 |
| 2.94L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Christopher McIver
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly making debut by Perast out of Emily's Song. Won a trial over 1000m at Rockhampton on December 10. Makes debut on home track and is sure to be highly competitive despite a difficult gate.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Good | Raul Silvera Olivera | 54kg | 0:59.47 | - | 4 |
| 2.94L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good | Christopher McIver | 50kg | 1:08.86 | - | 3 |
| 0.14L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tahlia Fenlon
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Mackay 2yo Hcp on November 21 over 1050m, 1.5 len behind Better Blitzem carrying 55kg at $7.50. Second-up rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at this track 2yo Hcp on December 9 over 1050m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Swift Dragon with 57.5kg at $1.45. Brings the right form to the table. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 09/12/2025 | 18 | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1050m | Soft 5 | Tahlia Fenlon | 57.5kg | 0:59.99 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.45 |
| 2/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good 4 | Tahlia Fenlon | 55kg | 1:01.34 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 850m | Good | Christopher McIver | 0:50.43 | - | 2 |
| 2.57L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Gabrielle Semmens
Weight: 58kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, got back early 5th of 9 at Mackay 2yo Hcp on November 21 over 1050m, 15 len behind Better Blitzem carrying 55kg at $41. Second-up 7th of 10 at this track 2yo Hcp on December 9 over 1050m, slow going 13 len behind Swift Dragon with 56kg at $71. Will struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 09/12/2025 | 18 | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1050m | Soft 5 | Gabrielle Semmens | 56kg | 0:59.99 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good 4 | Amie Meissner | 55kg | 1:01.34 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good | Christopher McIver | 50kg | 1:05.82 | - | 5 |
| 6.67L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 850m | Good | Tom Orr | 0:50.94 | - | 2 |
| 9.05L | $0.00 |