Rockhampton Race 5 - Railway Hotel Country Stampede Qualifier Quality Hcp
SUNNYCOAST (2) is the top pick on the strength of a deep 1000m profile and the return to a suitable set-up on the quick back-up. He was third at Rockhampton last start after racing keenly, and his record of four wins and four placings from twelve starts at this distance reads well for this. GITALONG (5) looks the sharp danger after a BM70 second at Toowoomba, where he was beaten just over a length as an outside chance in the betting, and the weight relief from that run is a genuine plus. WOODSTOCK ROCK (6) brings the cleanest last-start winning form, having scored in Class 6 grade at Emerald before coming back in trip with Nikki Olzard, who is unbeaten on him. SAILOR'S RUM (8) rates an each-way chance.

Jockey: Adam Sewell
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home from well back when fifth at Cloncurry last start, beaten four and a half lengths by Cochrane on good ground. The run prior was a distant third in a Quality at Mt Isa after jumping awkwardly and racing keenly as favourite. Wider plays.
Last Starts 22 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 | 09/10/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $17,500.00 | Cloncurry | 1000m | Good | Paul Hamblin | 64kg | 0:55.20 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Christopher Mciver
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly after a sound third at Rockhampton, where he was beaten three and a half lengths by Metalcraft after racing keenly on soft ground. He blundered away when sixth behind Mississippi Morn at Emerald the run prior, so that defeat has some context. Clear winning case in this field.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 27/10/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1100m | Soft 5 | Nikki Olzard | 56.5kg | 1:02.44 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/10/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $12,500.00 | Emerald | 1000m | Soft 5 | Christopher Mciver | 63.5kg | 0:57.08 | - | 10 |
| 4.7L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/09/2026 | 87 | OPEN | $15,000.00 | Emerald | 1000m | Good 3 | Nikki Olzard | 62kg | 0:56.12 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Thangool | 800m | FM | Nikki Olzard | 0:45.38 | - | 4 |
| 1.15L | $0.00 | |
| 13/16 | 27/06/2026 | 16 | Qlty | $200,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1200m | Soft 6 | Ryan Wiggins | 59kg | 1:11.12 | 1-1-13 | 11 |
| 11.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/06/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good 4 | Dylan Turner | 60.5kg | 0:59.98 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 30/05/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $13,500.00 | Bowen | 1200m | Good 4 | Raul Silvera Olivera | 61.5kg | 1:09.12 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Soft | Raul Silvera Olivera | 0:57.94 | - | 2 |
| 4.76L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Warwick Satherley
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after winning narrowly at Twin Hills, where he beat Writtle by a neck as a short odds-on favourite in a five-runner picnic race. He had also won at Springsure, so the current form is sound, and weight relief plus Warwick Satherley's strong record aboard are positives. Weight relief helps, but this asks for a stronger performance.
Last Starts 36 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 | 25/09/2026 | 27 | OPEN | $17,000.00 | Twin Hills | 1100m | Good | Warwick Satherley | 62kg | 1:03.37 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Springsure | 1100m | Soft | Warwick Satherley | 59kg | 1:04.49 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/08/2026 | 47 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Dingo | 900m | Good | Adam Spinks | 61.5kg | 0:52.33 | - | 3 |
| 8.4L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 06/07/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $15,000.00 | Barcaldine | 1200m | Good 4 | Paul Hamblin | 59kg | 1:10.03 | 8-9-3 | 11 |
| 1.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $30,000.00 | Alpha | 1000m | Good | Amie Meissner | 55kg | 0:56.59 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/4 | 06/06/2026 | 5 | OPEN | $10,000.00 | Moranbah | 1000m | Soft | Jacallen Dooley | 51kg | 0:58.96 | - | 4 |
| 4.1L | $2.40 |
| 1/3 | 06/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Emerald | 750m | Good | Amie Meissner | 0:45.39 | - | 2 |
| 1.21L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 20/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 900m | Good | Liv O'donnell | 0:56.06 | - | 3 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Damien Boutet
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Found a better level at Toowoomba last start, leading and holding second in a BM70 when beaten just over a length by Thundering Soul at provincial level. He now comes back to an easier meeting and drops significantly in weight. Latest run gives him a live winning chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/10/2026 | 27 | BM70 | $22,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1010m | Good 4 | Ashley Butler | 63kg | 1:00.49 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $17.00 |
| 10/13 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $35,150.00 | Moree | 950m | Good 4 | Sarah Robbins | 55kg | 0:53.59 | 2-1-10 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Dingo | 900m | Good | Sarah Robbins | 57.5kg | 0:52.33 | - | 5 |
| 3.7L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $10,000.00 | Thangool | 1075m | FM 2 | Cheryl Rogers | 59kg | 1:00.28 | - | 4 |
| 0.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Roma | 1000m | Good | Sarah Robbins | 57.5kg | 0:56.84 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/06/2026 | 42 | BM60 | $12,000.00 | Roma | 900m | Good | Cheryl Rogers | 68.5kg | 0:51.74 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |
| 1/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:49.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Logan Bates | 0:48.79 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Nikki Olzard
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after a strong Class 6 win at Emerald, where he beat Ellibaby by a length and a half as favourite after opening up in the straight. He had been second to Contemporary in Class 6 grade at Mackay before that, so the form reads consistently. Strong chance back to 1000m.
Last Starts 39 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 | 22/09/2026 | 10 | CL6 3U | $15,000.00 | Emerald | 1200m | Good 3 | Nikki Olzard | 59.5kg | 1:09.00 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 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 |
| 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: Sophie Wilcock
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been only fair in two recent BM70 runs, finishing eighth at Townsville last start when beaten just over five lengths by Cifonelli after settling back and keeping on. He was also safely held at Toowoomba at long odds, so the recent form leaves him with something to prove. Others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/10/2026 | 22 | BM70 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Good 4 | Fiona Sandkuhl | 60.5kg | 0:56.53 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $20.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | BM70 | $75,000.00 | Toowoomba | 1000m | Good 4 | Kelsey Lenton | 56kg | 0:59.32 | 6-8-7 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | BM70 | $35,000.00 | Toowoomba | 1200m | Good 4 | Olivia Kendal | 58kg | 1:12.33 | 7-6-8 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | BM70 | $22,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1000m | Good 4 | Kelsey Lenton | 58kg | 0:59.86 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/11 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NMW | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Good 4 | Chelsea Baker | 51.5kg | 0:57.26 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | BM75 | $22,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1110m | Good 4 | Olivia Kendal | 55.5kg | 1:07.33 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/4 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Soft | Tasha Chambers | 0:59.58 | - | 3 |
| 3.36L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 29/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 900m | Soft | Tasha Chambers | 0:55.11 | - | 4 |
| 2.98L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Raul Silvera Olivera
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing fifth behind Mississippi Morn at Emerald, beaten five lengths when near the top of betting. His Mackay fourth in Class 6 grade two back had some merit after beginning awkwardly and hanging in, though he did not seriously threaten. Suited at 1000m, but recent rival form points to place claims.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/09/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $15,000.00 | Emerald | 1000m | Good 3 | Warwick Satherley | 55kg | 0:56.12 | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/5 | 12/09/2026 | 56 | CL6 3U | $10,000.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good 4 | Nathan Thomas | 60kg | 0:59.93 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 18/07/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $10,000.00 | Thangool | 1075m | FM 2 | Warwick Satherley | 56kg | 1:00.28 | - | 2 |
| 0.7L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | CL5 3U | $15,000.00 | Barcaldine | 1000m | Good 4 | Warwick Satherley | 62kg | 0:57.19 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $1.65 |
| 1/7 | 29/06/2026 | 24 | OPEN | $15,000.00 | Emerald | 1000m | Good 4 | Warwick Satherley | 55kg | 0:56.70 | 4-5-1 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $1.60 |
| 4/7 | 05/06/2026 | 31 | OPEN | $21,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1100m | Good 4 | Leah Martyn | 52kg | 1:03.28 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Good | Leah Martyn | 0:52.59 | - | 5 |
| 3.83L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 29/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 900m | Soft | Mckenzie Apel | 0:55.78 | - | 3 |
| 0.23L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Gabrielle Semmens
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had some excuses when fourth behind Mississippi Morn at Emerald, jumping awkwardly and being bumped in the straight before finishing beaten four and a half lengths. He had also been fourth in a BM65 at Longreach, beaten five lengths after another awkward start. Not here.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $12,500.00 | Emerald | 1000m | Soft 5 | Nikki Olzard | 55kg | 0:57.08 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 26/09/2026 | 82 | BM65 | $10,500.00 | Longreach | 1000m | Good | Gabrielle Semmens | 63kg | 0:56.47 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 0/7 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | CL3 | $15,000.00 | Barcaldine | 1200m | Good 4 | Nikki Olzard | 65.5kg | 1:10.51 | 2-1-DQ | 3 |
| 99.0L | $2.15 |
| 1/9 | 29/06/2026 | 18 | BM65 | $15,000.00 | Emerald | 1200m | Good 4 | Nikki Olzard | 60.5kg | 1:09.41 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/06/2026 | 23 | CL3 3U | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1300m | Good 4 | Christopher Mciver | 58.5kg | 1:17.05 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/05/2026 | 18 | CL3 3U | $15,000.00 | Barcaldine | 1200m | Soft 5 | Christopher Mciver | 60.5kg | 1:10.07 | 9-8-3 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 08/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 650m | Good | Nozi Tomizawa | 0:39.77 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |