| What | The Archer Day 2024 |
| Where | Callaghan Park Racecourse – Reaney St, North Rockhampton QLD 4701 |
| When | Sunday, April 28, 2024 |
| First Race | 12:12pm AEST |
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The $775,000 Archer will headline the eight-race card at Rockhampton as the Central Queensland Amateur Racing Club hosts its marquee raceday this Sunday. Although the track was rated a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, it is expected that the surface will improve into the Good range before the meeting begins, with a perfect weather forecast in the leadup. The rail will be in the +2.5m position for the entire circuit, with the opening race set to jump at 12:45pm AEST.
The Archer Tip: Better Get Set
Better Get Set will return from a 15-week spell in the feature event on the program as the Steven O’Dea & Matthew Hoysted-trained galloper seeks to record a valuable win at Rockhampton first-up. The stable has chosen to engage Tommy Berry, which should be seen as a big push for this daughter of Better Than Ready, who appears to be going well after two nice barrier trials in the leadup to her return. From barrier six, Berry should be able to settle in behind the speed, and with even luck, Better Get Set will be one of the strongest late in the piece.
The Archer
Race 7 – 
#11 Better Get Set (6)
6yo Mare | T: Steven O’Dea & Matthew Hoysted | J: Tommy Berry (57kg)
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Best Bet at Rockhampton: Fighting Commando
Fighting Commando will return to his home track, seeking back-to-back wins after the Ricky Vale-trained galloper led every step of the way to claim victory over 1500m at this track last start. This son of Fighting Sun received all the favours at the front of the field as Ashley Butler allowed the gelding to run the race at a sedate tempo. From barrier three, Butler will be able to push forward, and if no one wants to take him on, Fighting Commando can take control and attempt to replicate his most recent win.
Best Bet
Race 2 – 
#1 Fighting Commando (3)
7yo Gelding | T: Ricky Vale | J: Ashley Butler (60kg)
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Next Best at Rockhampton: Honkytonk Diva
Seeking a hat-trick of wins, Honkytonk Diva will compete in The Fitzroy over 1300m coming off two strong wins over 1100m first and second-up for this preparation. The Clinton Taylor-trained mare has won most of her races over 1200m or further, so after two wins over the shorter distances, it appears that this girl is in top form this time in. Justin Stanley has ridden this daughter of Under The Louvre twice for two wins, and with him retaining the ride, it is expected that he will give Honkytonk Diva every chance to win again.
Next Best
Race 6 – 
#13 Honkytonk Diva (10)
4yo Mare | T: Clinton Taylor | J: Justin Stanley (54kg)
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Sunday quaddie tips for Rockhampton races
Rockhampton quadrella selections
Sunday, April 28, 2024
- 1-3-8-13-14
- 1-4-6-13
- 1-3-11
- 2-4-14-15
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