Rockhampton Race 4 - Melbourne Cup At Callaghan Park Mdn Hcp
VAREJAO (15) is the top pick on the strength of his overall maiden profile, with eight placings from 13 starts and a solid record around 1100m. His latest fourth at Sunshine Coast came in provincial company on soft ground and he had some width to contend with, so this looks a suitable chance to break through third-up. GROENING (6) has less exposed form but improved sharply at Sunshine Coast when making ground from well back after covering ground, and the third-up profile gives him scope to take another step. WAVE DANCER (8) is hard to ignore for consistency, having placed five times from nine starts and resumed with a Mackay second as favourite. Include. PULSATING (7) has been runner-up at her past two and suited around 1100m, but beaten as odds-on favourite last time. Can give this a shake on best.
Jockey: Ashley Butler
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuted with a very plain last at Mackay, beaten over 19 lengths after beginning awkwardly and racing wide throughout. The wide run and home-turn manners give some explanation, and the gear change is a possible spark, but he was big odds there and now carries the top weight again. Gear may help, though he has plenty to prove.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 03/09/2026 | - | MDN | $23,000.00 | Mackay | 1100m | Good 4 | Ashley Butler | 60kg | 1:03.61 | 7-12-12 | 11 |
| 18.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/4 | 17/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good | Ashley Butler | 1:03.45 | - | 1 |
| 3.71L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bowen | 1000m | Soft | Tasha Chambers | 0:58.13 | - | 1 |
| 16.38L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mckenzie Apel
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was slow away and finished sixth of seven on debut at Gladstone, beaten over 16 lengths by Queens Lines over 850m. The move to 1100m is new territory and he still has to show he can finish a race off, although the apprentice claim and added gear provide some help. Apprentice claim and gear help, but the 1100m test is new and he must lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $10,000.00 | Gladstone | 850m | Good | Tom Orr | 58kg | 0:52.17 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $5.60 |
| 3/4 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Good | Tom Orr | 0:59.84 | - | 1 |
| 3.34L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Good | Tom Orr | 0:58.15 | - | 1 |
| 23.32L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Mitch Goring
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed at Thangool last start but was beaten just over five lengths in a five-runner 800m race after being unwanted in the market. Her debut at the same venue was also modest, finishing last at big odds. Untried at 1100m and has to improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 12/09/2026 | 103 | MDN 3U | $10,000.00 | Thangool | 800m | Good 3 | Mitch Goring | 56kg | 0:44.68 | 4-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/06/2026 | - | MDN | $17,000.00 | Thangool | 800m | Soft 5 | Minonette Kennedy | 57kg | 0:45.45 | 8-8 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/4 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Soft | Raul Silvera Olivera | 1:01.44 | - | 1 |
| 13.45L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chris Whiteley
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after being beaten out of sight on debut at Esk over 1460m more than a year ago. She has trialled at Rockhampton since, finishing third, so there is at least some fitness evidence, and a gear change may assist. Debut form was very poor, so improvement has to be substantial.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Good | Tom Orr | 1:00.89 | - | 1 |
| 6.26L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 09/11/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $10,000.00 | Esk | 1460m | Good 3 | Perrie Carter | 54.5kg | 1:28.13 | - | 9 |
| 31.1L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1200m | Soft | Perrie Carter | 1:15.18 | - | 6 |
| 3.72L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Wiggins
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved at his second start when sixth at Sunshine Coast, beaten four lengths by Pierantes after beginning awkwardly, racing wide and making solid ground from well back. That was a better run than his Ipswich debut, where he was last at big odds on soft ground. Clear improver with winning claims.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 11/09/2026 | 9 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 6 | Bella Youngberry | 58kg | 0:59.78 | 10-11-6 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/09/2026 | - | MDN CG | $40,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Soft 5 | Cejay Graham | 55.5kg | 1:11.41 | 4-4-10 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $51.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Heavy | Matthew Powell | 1:15.97 | - | 5 |
| 1.33L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Soft | Matthew Powell | 1:04.65 | - | 8 |
| 2.84L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Christopher Mciver
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been runner-up at both recent starts, the latest at Bowen when beaten two and a half lengths as a short odds-on favourite after leading and being headed inside the 200m. Her previous second at this venue was stronger, beaten just under a length on soft ground. Strong place profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 15/09/2026 | 156 | MDN | $17,000.00 | Bowen | 1000m | Good 4 | Nikki Olzard | 58kg | 0:57.34 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $1.95 |
| 1/4 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Good | Nikki Olzard | 1:00.89 | - | 3 |
| 4.48L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 12/04/2026 | 180 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1200m | Soft 6 | Nikki Olzard | 54.5kg | 1:09.80 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Soft | Amie Meissner | 0:58.98 | - | 2 |
| 2.01L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 14/10/2025 | 24 | MDN FM 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat | 1400m | Soft 5 | Billy Egan | 58kg | 1:27.17 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/09/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1300m | Soft 5 | Liam Riordan | 57.5kg | 1:20.67 | 12-8-5 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/09/2025 | 189 | MDN FM 3U | $42,500.00 | Moe | 1208m | Heavy 9 | Liam Riordan | 58kg | 1:16.05 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 27/02/2025 | 21 | MDN FM 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 57.5kg | 1:25.17 | 3-3-7 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Sean Cormack
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with another placing at Mackay, finishing second to Elegant Venus and beaten just under three lengths after sitting behind the leaders. She had earlier gone within a nose at Canberra Acton as favourite, so the consistency is obvious even if the maiden record remains a query. Finds a suitable 1100m race and can win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/09/2026 | 105 | MDN 3U | $10,000.00 | Mackay | 1100m | Good 4 | Ben Kennedy | 56.5kg | 1:04.03 | 3-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $2.90 |
| 2/4 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Good | Raul Silvera Olivera | 1:00.89 | - | 4 |
| 4.48L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1280m | Neutral | Blaike Mcdougall | 56kg | 1:16.43 | 6-6-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.05 |
| 3/10 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra Acton | 1280m | Neutral | Adam Farragher | 57kg | 1:15.36 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/05/2026 | 21 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1300m | Soft 5 | Louise Day | 56kg | 1:18.90 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $4.60 |
| 4/11 | 17/04/2026 | 14 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1300m | Soft 5 | Brock Ryan | 57kg | 1:17.43 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/04/2026 | 17 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Canberra | 1400m | Soft 5 | Mollie Fitzgerald | 57kg | 1:22.57 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 796m | Soft | Adam Farragher | 0:46.54 | - | 0 |
| 5.28L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Warwick Satherley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was third at Mackay last start, beaten just under three lengths by Hooroo after beginning awkwardly, being hampered and coming from well back. Two back at this venue he was fourth, beaten two lengths, after again settling rearward and picking up late. Long-term maiden, but his recent form is good enough for a place.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 03/09/2026 | 121 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Mackay | 1100m | Good 4 | Warwick Satherley | 56.5kg | 1:03.61 | 9-6-3 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 05/05/2026 | 18 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1200m | Good 4 | Chloe Lowe | 55.5kg | 1:09.87 | 5-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 8/11 | 17/04/2026 | 5 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Mackay | 1300m | Good 4 | Ryan Wiggins | 59.5kg | 1:16.30 | 10-9-8 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/04/2026 | 19 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1200m | Soft 6 | Ryan Wiggins | 59kg | 1:09.80 | 7-8-4 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/03/2026 | 10 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1400m | Soft 5 | Tom Orr | 57kg | 1:23.79 | 9-8-6 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 14/03/2026 | 25 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1050m | Soft 5 | Stephanie Tierney | 55.5kg | 1:01.55 | 9-9-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kembla Grange | 805m | Good | Anna Weatherlake | 0:48.98 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 17/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 813m | Good | Louise Day | 0:48.89 | - | 0 |
| 1.38L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Raul Silvera Olivera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Makes her debut with a comfortable Rockhampton trial win as the key piece of evidence. The family has some sprint substance through Winning Revolution, who was Listed-placed over short trips, and the stable has a good track presence. Pedigree has sprint depth, but race experience is the query.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Good | Raul Silvera Olivera | 0:59.59 | - | 3 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Nikki Olzard
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month spell after finishing seventh in a 2yo Open at this track, beaten seven lengths at long odds but doing her best work late. Her debut second at Mackay was sound, beaten a length after making ground from the back, and she has won an easy Rockhampton trial for this return. Place claims if ready fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Good | Nikki Olzard | 0:59.84 | - | 4 |
| 2.56L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 12/04/2026 | 24 | OPEN 2 | $151,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1200m | Soft 6 | Nikki Olzard | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 7-6-7 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $61.00 |
| 2/11 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $23,000.00 | Mackay | 1100m | Soft 6 | Nikki Olzard | 56kg | 1:05.50 | 9-7-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Soft | Nikki Olzard | 1:00.71 | - | 1 |
| 1.78L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Anthony Allen
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months off having finished sixth at this track, beaten just over three lengths after being held up and tightened near the 300m. Before that she was fourth in a 2yo Open at Mackay but beaten over 10 lengths. Has to come back better.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1300m | Soft 5 | Christopher Mciver | 54.5kg | 1:16.76 | 9-9-6 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1100m | Soft 5 | Ben Kennedy | 55kg | 1:03.98 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $46.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $23,000.00 | Rockhampton | 1100m | Soft 5 | Christopher Mciver | 56.5kg | 1:04.69 | 6-8-7 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rockhampton | 1000m | Good | Tom Orr | 0:58.35 | - | 2 |
| 9.24L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Amy Graham
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back quickly after a solid fourth at Emerald, beaten two and a half lengths after beginning awkwardly, losing ground and still making inroads. His Carrathool second before the break reads well enough for this level, although one placing from 10 starts shows he has been costly to follow. Maiden record is a concern, but this is within reach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/09/2026 | 178 | MDN | $17,000.00 | Emerald | 1000m | Good 4 | Julie Busuttin | 55kg | 0:57.79 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | MDN | $12,000.00 | Carrathool | 1200m | Good | Cassidy Hill | 55kg | 1:13.83 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/03/2026 | 5 | MDN | $35,000.00 | Albury | 1000m | Soft 7 | Cassidy Hill | 55.5kg | 0:58.86 | 2-3-9 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | MDN | $12,000.00 | Berrigan | 1200m | Good 4 | Cassidy Hill | 55.5kg | 1:09.84 | - | 8 |
| 3.4L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/03/2026 | 12 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Corowa | 1300m | Good 4 | Claire Ramsbotham | 54.5kg | 1:16.95 | 5-5-10 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $91.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/02/2026 | 9 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Albury | 1175m | Heavy 9 | Bradley Vale | 58.5kg | 1:11.36 | 2-2-8 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Soft | Cejay Graham | 1:01.34 | - | 1 |
| 7.65L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 08/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Soft | Jag Guthmann-Chester | 0:52.01 | - | 7 |
| 14.75L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Stephanie Tierney
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here third-up after finishing fourth at Sunshine Coast in provincial company, beaten just over seven lengths on soft ground with some width in running. His Gold Coast eighth two back was below his better form, but the broader profile is strong for a maiden: eight placings from 13 starts and seven placings from 12 runs around 1100m. Proven around 1100m and gets his chance to break through.
Last Starts 6 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 | 25/09/2026 | 13 | MDN CG | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Soft 6 | Stephanie Tierney | 55.5kg | 1:11.39 | 2-1-4 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/09/2026 | 288 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Archie Mccolm | 55.5kg | 0:57.48 | 4-6-8 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 850m | Heavy | Stephanie Tierney | 0:52.66 | - | 2 |
| 0.11L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 28/11/2025 | 19 | MDN CG | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Cejay Graham | 56.5kg | 0:58.72 | 5-5-10 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 09/11/2025 | 16 | MDN CG | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Good 4 | Jasper Franklin | 57kg | 1:12.31 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/10/2025 | 13 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Daniel Moor | 58kg | 0:58.50 | 7-7-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | 90 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Dale Smith | 59kg | 0:57.51 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Heavy | Stephanie Tierney | 0:53.44 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |