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Meeting — Friday 9 October 2026

Race 5 — Jbs Australia Country Cups Challenge Qualifier / Cloncurry Cup 1600m · jumps 4:27 pm AEDT

Race notes

  • HCP,Open
  • GOOD
  • Fine
  • 7 runners

Shortest win price

Dollars (3)

3.90

Most career wins

The Driller

10-12-16 from 106 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

  • 6Spanish Blaze

Offmidfield

  • 3Dollars
  • 7Deferential

Midfield

  • 4Hang Five

Offpace

  • 5The Driller

Onpace

  • 8Dark Harmony

Leader

  • 1Raetihi
  • Raetihi · Negative

    Jockey Booking

    Less suitable jockey engaged

  • Dollars · Positive

    Fast Finisher

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

  • Hang Five · Negative

    Trainer Career

    Trainer Career S/R is 11%

  • The Driller · Positive

    Hot J/T Combo

    Combo are out performing market expectations by 81%

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace
1RaetihiJ: Paul Hamblin·T: Lachie Manzelmann163kg11 5 3 1 951: 8-6-7Raetihi win4.80Raetihi place2.25

Career

51: 8-6-7

Rating · IRD

72

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed50%

Record

  • First-up

    6: 0-2-1

  • Second-up

    5: 1-1-0

  • Third-up

    5: 0-0-1

  • Fourth-up

    4: 1-1-1

  • Track Gordonvale

    2: 2-0-0

  • Track Pakenham Synthetic

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Geelong

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 800m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1000m

    6: 1-1-1

  • Distance 1600m

    8: 3-0-1

  • Going Synthetic

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Unknown

    11: 2-0-2

  • Going Good

    28: 6-5-3

Last starts

  1. 9Atherton1400m19 Sept 2026 · HCP6.38L
  2. 1Birdsville1600m5 Sept 2026 · HCP · GOOD-2.7
  3. 3Bowen1280m15 Aug 2026 · HCP0.8L
  4. 5Middlemount1475m25 July 2026 · HCP17.9L
  5. 11Rockhampton1600m11 July 2026 · Open · SOFT59.1L
  6. 2Mackay1560m2 July 2026 · HCP · SOFT50.8L
  7. 12Eagle Farm1200m27 June 2026 · BOTB FINAL · SOFT69.7L
  8. 5Mackay1050m11 June 2026 · HCP · GOOD41.7L

Insights

  • Jockey Booking

    Negative

    Less suitable jockey engaged

  • Hot J/T Combo

    Positive

    Combo are out performing market expectations by 106%

  • Early Splits

    Positive

    Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit

  • Gave ground LS

    Negative

    Faded towards the finish last time out

  • Drawn In

    Positive

    Suited drawn down low

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

  • Weight Rise

    Negative

    Carrying 5.5kg more than LS

Comments

AAP

Experienced campaigner. Landed Birdsville Cup win Birdsville 5 Sep. Started $5.50 when safely held in Open company at Atherton. Can make his presence felt.

ILB

Jumped at $10.00 and unimpressive effort when 9th last run at Atherton but has the ideal alley. Should muster plenty of early toe. Will have to carry more weight. Would be more keen on the chance of others.

RP

Ninth of 11 beaten 6l over 7f at Atherton (handicap) three weeks ago; useful at this level; big chance if excused most recent run as achieved handicap success two runs back.

RSIS

At 9/1 unimpressive effort when 9th last start at Atherton but drawn by the rails. Has early pace and positions nicely. Goes up in weight.

2Scorched LandScratched2––––

Rating · IRD

86

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer20%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed100%

Insights

  • Trainer Form

    Negative

    Stable out of form, losing 46% Profit on Turnover

  • Form Revival

    Positive

    Turning form around with last couple

Comments

AAP

Consistent lately in this grade. Solid finish from the tail at Longreach. Won only other time at Cloncurry. Super fit from racing, could give some cheek at odds.

ILB

Ran home into 2nd last start at Longreach and has a good draw. Exhibiting good form since coming back from a spell and back to a longer distance.

RSIS

Flashed home late into 2nd beaten by 1L last start at Longreach and drawn nicely. Putting up notable efforts in recent runs and stepping back up in distance.

3DollarsJ: Nor Yadi·T: Emma Morton460kg7 8 1 5 118: 4-2-2Dollars win3.90Dollars place1.95

Career

18: 4-2-2

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo40%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating100%
  • Closing Speed50%

Record

  • First-up

    4: 0-1-1

  • Second-up

    3: 1-0-0

  • Third-up

    2: 0-1-0

  • Fourth-up

    2: 0-0-1

  • Track Rosehill

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Newcastle

    8: 1-2-0

  • Track Coffs Harbour

    2: 0-0-0

  • Distance 2000m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1515m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1614m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Going Unknown

    1: 1-0-0

  • Going Good

    6: 0-0-1

  • Going Heavy

    2: 2-0-0

Last starts

  1. 1Mount Isa1450m26 Sept 2026 · Open-4.05
  2. 5Coffs Harbour2000m7 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT58.3L
  3. 1Gosford1600m18 July 2026 · Benchmark 68 · HEAVY9-4.4
  4. 8Newcastle1400m27 June 2026 · BM68 · SOFT78L
  5. 7Newcastle1250m13 June 2026 · Benchmark 68 · SOFT68.9L
  6. 8Newcastle1000m3 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)4.5L
  7. 6Newcastle1850m31 Mar 2026 · BM64 · GOOD43.2L
  8. 8Randwick1600m7 Mar 2026 · 3UP BM72 HCP · GOOD46.2L

Insights

  • Fast Finisher

    Positive

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

  • Cold J/T Combo

    Negative

    Combo are losing -29% POT in their L100 Races

  • Fast Early

    Positive

    Sectionals suggest goes hard early

  • Margin LS

    Positive

    Won by a big margin last start

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

  • Up In Weight

    Negative

    Goes up 4kg weight here

Comments

AAP

Won two from last three. Thrashed a small field at Mt Isa for new stable. A distance specialist. Cops more weight for last win this grade but can do it again.

ILB

Gave nothing else a chance when winning by over 4L last time at Mount Isa and strong performer at this trip. Rises in weight. Holds a major chance.

RP

Admirable career strike-rate (four from 18 to date); caused 12-1 upset over 7f at Mt Isa (handicap) last month on debut for this trainer; is a player.

RSIS

Was very impressive when winning by just over 4L last time at Mount Isa and hard to fault at the distance. Up in weight. Will go close.

4Hang FiveJ: Brooke Stower·T: Tanya Parry659kg2 1 4 3 448: 8-9-8Hang Five win13.00Hang Five place4.00

Career

48: 8-9-8

Rating · IRD

79

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey100%
  • Trainer40%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed50%

Record

  • First-up

    7: 0-2-3

  • Second-up

    6: 1-1-0

  • Third-up

    5: 1-0-1

  • Fourth-up

    5: 0-0-0

  • Track Hughenden

    3: 0-0-0

  • Track Mckinlay

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Sunshine Coast

    5: 2-0-1

  • Distance 1500m

    2: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1100m

    2: 1-1-0

  • Distance 1110m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Going Good

    23: 4-2-5

  • Going Heavy

    1: 1-0-0

  • Going Soft

    9: 2-1-2

Last starts

  1. 4Winton1400m19 Sept 2026 · HCP1.39L
  2. 3Cloncurry1200m12 Sept 2026 · HCP5L
  3. 4Mount Isa1450m22 Aug 2026 · Open6.7L
  4. 1Richmond1400m15 Aug 2026 · HCP-5.1
  5. 2Corfield1400m1 Aug 2026 · CUP HCP0.1L
  6. 4Hughenden1400m18 July 2026 · HCP5.7L
  7. 2Stamford1200m4 July 2026 · HCP0.5L
  8. 2Julia Creek1350m20 June 2026 · Open0.2L

Insights

  • Trainer Career

    Negative

    Trainer Career S/R is 11%

  • Trainer A2E

    Negative

    Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 38%

  • Maps Poorly

    Negative

    Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 16%

  • Track Exp

    Positive

    Knows this track well

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Gave good account Winton Cup at Winton Aus. Goes into wider exotics.

ILB

Ran 4th last start at Winton. Do not dismiss.

RP

Fourth at Winton Aus but only beaten 1½l over 7f (handicap) last month; consistent lately; should go close if duplicating the form of his most recent win.

RSIS

Finished 4th last run at Winton.

5The DrillerJ: Adam Sewell·T: Lachie Manzelmann358.5kg1 6 5 5 6106: 10-12-16The Driller win6.00The Driller place2.65

Career

106: 10-12-16

Rating · IRD

70

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating20%
  • Closing Speed50%

Record

  • First-up

    9: 1-1-1

  • Second-up

    8: 1-1-1

  • Third-up

    8: 1-2-0

  • Fourth-up

    8: 0-0-1

  • Track Ewan

    1: 0-0-1

  • Track Gordonvale

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Mareeba

    1: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1850m

    3: 0-0-0

  • Distance 2000m

    4: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1225m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Going Good

    67: 7-7-10

  • Going Heavy

    3: 0-0-2

  • Going Soft

    26: 2-3-2

Last starts

  1. 6Atherton2030m19 Sept 2026 · HCP6.73L
  2. 5Mackay1300m12 Sept 2026 · BM65 · GOOD43L
  3. 5Mackay1560m3 Sept 2026 · HCP · GOOD41.4L
  4. 6Cairns2100m29 Aug 2026 · CAIRNS CUP Qlty · GOOD43.3L
  5. 1Cairns1900m22 Aug 2026 · AMAT CUP BM74 · SOFT6-0.5
  6. 2Emerald1630m17 Aug 2026 · HCP · GOOD40.7L
  7. 9Townsville1609m1 Aug 2026 · HCP · GOOD44.3L
  8. 8Mackay1800m17 July 2026 · HCP · GOOD48.8L

Insights

  • Hot J/T Combo

    Positive

    Combo are out performing market expectations by 81%

  • Gave ground LS

    Negative

    Faded towards the finish last time out

  • Dist S/R

    Negative

    Poor performer at the distance

  • Dist Drop

    Negative

    Distance decrease from last start

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Experienced campaigner. Unable to make an impression at Atherton over longer assignment. Switching to 1600m. Rough place prospect only.

ILB

Average at best when 6th last start at Atherton and coming back in distance. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Making up the numbers.

RP

Largely disappointing since successful in a handicap at Cairns 48 days ago; missed the frame (beaten 7l into sixth) over 1m2f at Atherton (handicap) last month; is passed over.

RSIS

Disappointing run when 6th last start at Atherton and back to a shorter trip. Expected to settle towards the rear.

6Spanish BlazeJ: Chris Whiteley·T: M A Oates556kg11 9 11 11 722: 4-1-3Spanish Blaze win4.60Spanish Blaze place2.20

Career

22: 4-1-3

Rating · IRD

90

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey100%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating60%
  • Closing Speed40%

Record

  • First-up

    5: 0-0-0

  • Second-up

    3: 1-0-0

  • Third-up

    2: 0-1-0

  • Fourth-up

    2: 0-0-1

  • Track Warwick Farm

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Caulfield

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Goodwood

    2: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1400m

    2: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1413m

    2: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1600m

    3: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    9: 2-0-1

  • Going Soft

    12: 2-1-2

  • Going Synthetic

    1: 0-0-0

Last starts

  1. 7Longreach1600m26 Sept 2026 · HCP · GOOD7.6L
  2. 11Ballarat Synthetic1200m31 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · SYNTHETIC11.7L
  3. 11Sandown1200m31 May 2026 · 2UP BM70 · SOFT79.3L
  4. 9Bendigo1600m2 May 2026 · BM74 · GOOD35.3L
  5. 11Rosehill1500m6 Apr 2026 · 5UP BM78 HCP · SOFT612.3L
  6. 8Warwick Farm1600m11 Mar 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT64.9L
  7. 5Sandown1400m25 Feb 2026 · 3UP CG&E BM74 HCP · SOFT54.6L
  8. 3Caulfield1200m2 Sept 2025 · Barrier Trial4.3L

Insights

  • Rider SR

    Positive

    Jockey recent POT is 23% better than Career Avg.

  • Hot J/T Combo

    Positive

    Combo are out performing market expectations by 147%

  • Hot Jockey

    Positive

    Chris Whiteley in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 20%

  • Maps Poorly

    Negative

    Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 16%

  • Early Splits

    Negative

    Out of races with slow early tempos

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Raced in back half and never likely at Longreach for new stable. First time around Cloncurry. Capable but will need to lift sharply from that run.

ILB

Was $6.00 and struggled with the pace when 7th last time at Longreach. Can make a comeback. Jockey Chris Whiteley and trainer Mark Oates make an imposing pair. Will go close here.

RP

Is a multiple distance winner (all wins at this trip) but needs to improve on balance of recent form; not beaten that far in seventh (8l) at Longreach last month on his debut for this trainer upped to this distance; others appeal more.

RSIS

Odds of 5/1 and weakened to finish 7th last start at Longreach. May see an upturn in form. Jockey Chris Whiteley and trainer Mark Oates are a proven combination. Should go close.

7DeferentialJ: Matthew Gray·T: Toni Schofield756kg11 1 4 4 441: 5-4-5Deferential win6.00Deferential place2.65

Career

41: 5-4-5

Rating · IRD

79

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey40%
  • Trainer60%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed80%

Record

  • First-up

    8: 1-0-3

  • Second-up

    7: 1-0-0

  • Third-up

    5: 1-2-0

  • Fourth-up

    5: 0-1-1

  • Track Doomben

    7: 0-1-0

  • Track Mackay

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Rockhampton

    3: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1000m

    7: 1-0-3

  • Distance 1200m

    24: 4-2-1

  • Distance 1300m

    2: 0-0-0

  • Going Good

    26: 3-4-3

  • Going Heavy

    3: 1-0-0

  • Going Soft

    11: 0-0-2

Last starts

  1. 4Longreach1300m26 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4.17L
  2. 4Birdsville1400m5 Sept 2026 · BM65 · GOOD2L
  3. 4Birdsville1200m4 Sept 2026 · CL5 · GOOD2.1L
  4. 1Corfield1000m1 Aug 2026 · BM65-2.3
  5. 11Rockhampton1200m17 Feb 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT68.9L
  6. 9Rockhampton1200m8 Jan 2026 · CL4 · SOFT54.6L
  7. 4Rockhampton1400m18 Dec 2025 · BM65 · SOFT54.1L
  8. 1Mackay1200m6 Dec 2025 · BM55 · GOOD4-2.6

Insights

  • Trainer Recent

    Negative

    Camp struggling with S/R just 15%

  • Trainer Recent

    Negative

    Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 28%

  • Map Suits

    Positive

    Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 1%

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

  • Weight Drop

    Positive

    Drops 6kg from LS run

Comments

AAP

Settled midfield, ran on fairly without troubling 3yo+ Plate (C5) at Longreach. Suited by the longer assignment now. Rates highly.

ILB

Started $9.00 and inched into 4th last time at Longreach but racing against tougher rivals. Will be hitting the line strongly. Carrying less weight this time. Could feature here.

RP

Finished fourth but only beaten just over 4l last month (Longreach) in a conditions race; string of consistent efforts of late; the trainer is going well.

RSIS

Started 8/1 and pushed past some when 4th last time at Longreach but up in class. Displays very good finishing pace. Gets some weight taken off.

8Dark HarmonyJ: William Galloway·T: Tanya Parry256kg7 1 2 3 164: 7-12-9Dark Harmony win5.00Dark Harmony place2.35

Career

64: 7-12-9

Rating · IRD

75

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer40%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed50%

Record

  • First-up

    7: 0-1-1

  • Second-up

    6: 1-1-0

  • Third-up

    6: 0-1-0

  • Fourth-up

    6: 0-1-0

  • Track Doomben

    7: 1-5-0

  • Track Warrnambool

    9: 1-0-2

  • Track Caulfield

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1606m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1615m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1080m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Going Good

    35: 5-7-3

  • Going Heavy

    7: 0-2-0

  • Going Soft

    17: 0-2-5

Last starts

  1. 1Mount Isa1450m26 Sept 2026 · BM60-6.78
  2. 3Winton1400m19 Sept 2026 · HCP1.28L
  3. 2Prairie1400m5 Sept 2026 · BM650.3L
  4. 1Mckinlay1200m29 Aug 2026 · BM50-2.3
  5. 7Casterton1400m9 Aug 2026 · 0 - 56 · SOFT716.9L
  6. 7Hamilton1400m1 Aug 2026 · 0 - 56 · HEAVY108.8L
  7. 7Donald1628m11 July 2026 · 0 - 56 · HEAVY85.4L
  8. 6Ballarat Synthetic1400m7 July 2026 · 2yo+ · SYNTHETIC5L

Insights

  • Trainer Recent

    Negative

    Camp struggling with S/R just 11%

  • Jockey Booking

    Negative

    Less suitable jockey engaged

  • Cold J/T Combo

    Negative

    Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races

  • Trainer Recent

    Negative

    Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 38%

  • Early Splits

    Positive

    Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit

  • Margin LS

    Positive

    Won by a big margin last start

  • Dist S/R

    Negative

    Poor performer at the distance

  • Well Placed

    Positive

    Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Dominated small field at Mt Isa under heavy support. On pacer. A few runs under his belt this campaign, among the dangers again.

ILB

Gave them a lesson when winning by just short of 7L last start at Mount Isa but facing a stronger group of contenders. Will be positive in the run early. Has some claims.

RP

Was well on top at the line over 7f at Mt Isa (handicap) last month.

RSIS

Won by a big margin of close to 7L last time at Mount Isa but competing in a higher grade. Shows good early pace. Gets some weight relief.

Odds correct as at 11:50 am AEDT. Odds can change.