AU - Mackay - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

7.8f

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

15.2K

VIEW

Verdict

SCRUB CHAIN (1) did well last time to finish fourth over 6 ½f at Rockhampton after he gave away a big start. Won't be bothered by this longer journey and rates the testing material. TURN ME ROYALE (5) was a winner last time over 7 ¾f at this track and reunites with Tahlia Fenlon who steered on that occasion. Drops significantly in the weights so he is right in contention. MOKTAFFY (3) did a good job last start to finish third over 7f at Thangool, beaten 3.5 lengths. Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. JOURNALISM (2) was an impressive winner last time over 1 ?m at Mt Garnet. Drifted back on that occasion then quickened impressively to score by 4.5 lengths. Commendable record at this trip with a win and seven minor placings and cannot be taken lightly.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 13 at Rockhampton Fitzroy Qlty on May 5 over 6 ½f, 1.75 len behind Demon Award with 115lbs at $41. Before that from last on the turn 4th of 7 at this track Hcp on April 2 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Demon Award with 119lbs at $1.85. Tough to beat if near his best. 1st Pick 1 Scrub Chain Jockey: Aidan Holt Trainer: Tom F Smith J: Aidan Holt T: Tom F Smith	242	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 13 at Rockhampton Fitzroy Qlty on May 5 over 6 ½f, 1.75 len behind Demon Award with 115lbs at $41. Before that from last on the turn 4th of 7 at this track Hcp on April 2 over 6f, 1.3 len behind Demon Award with 119lbs at $1.85. Tough to beat if near his best.
5	Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 0.7 len at this track Cl3-Sw May 1 over 7 ¾f defeating First Man carrying 129lbs at $11. Before that won by 0.5 len at this track Bm55 April 17 over 7 ¾f defeating Masali Raffa carrying 128lbs at $15. Well placed. In great form and should be right in the thick of things again. 2nd Pick 5 Turn Me Royale Jockey: Tahlia Fenlon Trainer: Olivia Cairns J: Tahlia Fenlon T: Olivia Cairns	125	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 0.7 len at this track Cl3-Sw May 1 over 7 ¾f defeating First Man carrying 129lbs at $11. Before that won by 0.5 len at this track Bm55 April 17 over 7 ¾f defeating Masali Raffa carrying 128lbs at $15. Well placed. In great form and should be right in the thick of things again.
3	Second-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 11 at Thangool Bm50 on April 18 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Villandry carrying 158lbs at $4.80. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 15 2025 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Space Tracker with 127lbs at $26. Fitter and is a leading contender. 3rd Pick 3 Moktaffy Jockey: Christopher Mciver Trainer: Mark R Cochrane J: Christopher Mciver T: Mark R Cochrane	85	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 11 at Thangool Bm50 on April 18 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Villandry carrying 158lbs at $4.80. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 15 2025 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Space Tracker with 127lbs at $26. Fitter and is a leading contender.

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