Rockhampton

Today, February 24, 2025Flat5fSoft

Verdict

OFFANGO (4) was runner-up in his first couple of starts back from a spell and then finished fourth here 11 days ago. The small field will suit him and he is the one to beat in this. STORMIN' NORMAN (1) will give the local Tom Smith stable a strong hand in this field as 1 of 3 runners. He was third on debut and with the natural improvement that is expected second up, he will be hard to hold out. READY LIGHTLY (2) had his first start for Glenda Bell and was runner-up at Emerald just over 3 weeks ago. He strips fitter and can figure in the finish again. THREE TEES (3) has recently changed sables and should find the company around this area more to his liking. The recent freshen-up would have done him no harm and he should not be underestimated. BETTER ACRES (6) resumes from a spell for a new trainer and did win a recent trial on this track. Use the market as your guide.

4. Offango
1. Stormin Norman
2. Ready Lightly

Win Only

4. 4. Offango
J: ASHLEY BUTLERT: TOM F SMITH
F: 8x224
Price History:
2.10
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at this track Mdn on February 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Fly Trap with 58.5kg at $4.20. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1300m, nose behind Darling Clementine carrying 58kg at $2.15. Rock-hard fit so expect a bold showing.
2. 2. Ready Lightly
J: BROOKE JOHNSONT: GLENDA BELL
F: 057x2
Price History:
3.75
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 7 at Emerald 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1280m, 0.5 len behind Miss Palladium with 58.5kg at $5. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Doomben 3yo Mdn on October 9 over 1350m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Pierata's Gem with 59.5kg at $5.50. Fitter and worth following up.
6. 6. Better Acres
J: JUSTIN P STANLEYT: TOM F SMITH
F: 69x
Price History:
4.33
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
74
Verdict
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn December 13 over 1000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Cutting Edge carrying 57.5kg at $19. On debut sixth of 9 at Warwick 3yo Mdn-Sw November 18 over 800m, soft track; 9 len behind Hearts Are Better with 56kg at $19. Likely improver who can play a role in the finish.
3. 3. Three Tees
J: GEORGINA CARTWRIGHTT: TIM COOK
F: x4799
Price History:
7.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Returns from a 52-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 13 at Toowoomba Mdn on January 4 over 1100m, 9 len behind Addicted To Julia with 56.5kg at $9.50. Before that 9th of 11 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Thirty Odd Foot with 57kg at $3.40. Has been out of the money recently but finds the right race this time and gets his chance to feature.
1. 1. Stormin Norman
J: MCKENZIE APELT: TOM F SMITH
F: 3
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
At debut, 3rd of 10 at Thangool Mdn-Sw on February 17 over 800m, 2 len behind Zara Dansait carrying 57kg at $7. Looms as a serious contender.
5. 5. High Magnitude
J: RAUL SILVERA OLIVERAT: CRAIG REID
F: 7x
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
143
Verdict
Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 8 at Toowoomba Mdn on October 5 over 870m, 7 len behind Coltman carrying 56.5kg at $11. She gets inside run here, but prefer to see more racing before backing.

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