Kalgoorlie   19 May 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

OVERLAND MOTEL MAIDEN 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: Out 5.5m Entire. (Pent: 6.6).  

Looks a tactical race on paper with no early speed evident. ELUSIVE DREAM (1) has had a number of goes now, though he is often around the mark. He looks ready to peak now third-up with the aid of an inside alley and he's placed 3/4 at this track and trip. Right on the cusp and should make his presence felt. BAYRAKTAR (5) was good over this course and distance two back, and returning here may hold the key. Big tick with Fiore taking the ride and with some luck he's expected to be in the finish. EDWARD'S CHOICE (2) hasn't been far away of late and warrants respect. Last-start placegetter AL TINA (6) is also in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Elusive Dream to win.
1 23x34 ELUSIVE DREAM
PETER FERNIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A M Inglis & P J Fernie
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn on April 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Dreamtime Jean carrying 58kg at $6. Second-up 4th of 8 at this track Mdn on May 12 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Wanna Cracker carrying 58kg at $3. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
1
NATASHA FAITHFULL
DARK BLUE, WHITE AND NAVY STARS SASH, NAVY CAP, WHITE STARS
2 5x642 EDWARD'S CHOICE
PETER FERNIE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
A M Inglis
Racing well. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn on May 12 over 1614m, long-neck behind Flying The Flag with 58kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track Mdn on April 25 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Dublin Red with 58kg at $14. Worth including.
4
JADE MC NAUGHT
YELLOW, BLACK STAR, BLACK AND YELLOW STRIPED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP WITH BLACK STARS
3 6x657 NORTHERN SUNRISE
ROSS CRAIG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs P F Craig & R W Craig
Most recently second last of 8 at this track Mdn on April 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Dublin Red carrying 56kg at $61. The race before that second last in a small field at this track Mdn on April 13 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Twist Of Gold with 58kg at $26. 3kg claim will not be enough.
5
CHANEL COOPER
BROWN, ORANGE SLEEVES AND CAP
4 6898x MILITARY ACTION
JUSTIN ROBINS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J A Robins & A Hughes
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn February 21 over 1600m, 12 len behind Under The Cone carrying 58kg at $19. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Gawler 3yo+ Mdn-Sw August 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Velvet Star with 58kg at $81. Unlikely to feature.
6
LISA STAPLES
BLACK, EMERALD GREEN SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP, EMERALD GREEN QUARTERS
5 00834 BAYRAKTAR
BRETT DRURY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R J Degenhardt, S M Degenhardt & J Rowe
Recent form sound. Most recently got back early 4th in a small field at this track Mdn on May 12 over 1614m, 1.75 len behind Flying The Flag with 57.5kg at $7. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn on April 25 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Dublin Red with 54.5kg at $21. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
2
LUCY FIORE
Navy, Deep Sky Blue Crossed Sashes, Sleeves, Navy Stripe, Navy Cap, Deep Sky Blue Spots
6 00363 AL TINA
PAUL TAPPER
6YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Miss N Jordan & P D Tapper
Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track Mdn on May 12 over 1614m, 0.6 len behind Flying The Flag carrying 56kg at $5.50. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track Mdn on April 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Dublin Red carrying 56kg at $9. No surprise if she was in the finish.
7
AUSTIN GALATI
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Band, Turquoise Sleeves, Pink Diamonds Armbands, Pink Cap
7 x0565 ARAFISIO
PAUL TAPPER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Miss N Jordan & P D Tapper
Last start second last in a small field at this track Mdn on May 12 over 1614m, 2 len behind Flying The Flag with 56kg at $4. The race before that 6th of 14 at Pinjarra Mdn on April 18 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Citino with 56kg at $6. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
KRISTY BENNETT
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Band, Turquoise Sleeves, Pink Diamonds Armbands, Pink Cap
8 3x828 LET SPARKS FLY
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), G R Daws, LA Kerr, Mrs G McCormick, B O'Sullivan, A J Savage, Kalcup (Mgr: L Jones), C S Pearce, SKI8 Racing (Mgr: D R Miller), M W Buckley, Swamp Racing (Mgr: J A D Millar) & Lightning Bloodstock (Mgr: C Rosier)
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 8th of 11 at Ascot Mdn on May 8 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Look Here Punk with 55.5kg at $6.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Pinjarra Mdn on April 21 over 1413m, long-neck behind Rubick Lass carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Major player on recent form.
3
P CARBERY
blue,white Lightning Bolt