Rockhampton trainer Tim Cook heads to the Open Handicap at Mackay on Thursday with two strong winning chances.

After ending a ten-month losing streak, Rockhampton trainer Tim Cook is hoping veteran sprinter Brad can strike again at Mackay on Thursday ahead of another assault at the Magic Millions carnival in January.

A ‘nice and quiet trial’ aboard veteran gelding Class Of Royalty has rookie apprentice hoop McKenzie Apel feeling confident ahead of her debut race ride.

Mackay training colossus John Manzelmann is likely to start as many as 20 horses at the Moranbah Race Club’s races on Saturday.