Kalgoorlie   29 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

REGAL ENGINEERING HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 27)   Rail: Out 8m Entire. (Pent: 6.3).  

Solid tempo anticipated with Time Scale taking charge. GLUTEN FREE (4) is a tough local veteran who pretty much races exclusively on his home track although this prep he has finished runner-up when resuming at Pinjarra and then a fair 70 at Ascot last time out. He improves with racing and at this level, he is the one to beat. NODUSTONME (5) has raced his way back into some good form at Esperance. He is 10 years old now but still retains his dash and won't have to improve by much on his last start second to be winning this. TIME SCALE (3) is a locally trained stablemate of the top pick who has winning form fresh up in the past. A 3kg claim will help his cause and he is worth including in all combinations. NOBLE REFLECTION (2) has been mixing his form this prep on his home track of Esperance and a chance of scenery could be all that he needs to show his best. Each-way value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gluten Free to win.
1 8x287 MAGNIFORCE
TREVOR TASKER
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
C Marino
Useful type. Most recently second last of 8 at Esperance Esperance Spr on March 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Budgerigar carrying 58.5kg at $17. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Esperance Rtg 70+ on February 19 over 1200m, 9 len behind Talk Softly carrying 59kg at $7. Can do a lot better than that last run.
1
ROSIE MAHONY
Purple, Orange Hoops, White Armbands, Purple Cap
2 42496 NOBLE REFLECTION
JOANNA OFFEN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L M Fyfe & H M Fyfe
Useful type. At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 8 at Esperance Esperance Spr on March 3 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Budgerigar carrying 58kg at $26. The race before that 9th of 11 at Esperance Rtg 70+ on January 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Northern Ivy carrying 58kg at $6.50. Watch for him to be flashing home.
5
JADE MC NAUGHT
Cerise, Turquoise Seams And Armbands, SEAMS CAP
3 4309x TIME SCALE
PETER FERNIE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
R D Meadowcroft, S A Miller, J Carone, X D Franklin, A J Wilkie & D C Beacham
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at this track Coolgardie Spr September 10 over 1300m, 4 len behind Men's Club with 57kg at $17. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at this track Rtg 70+ July 23 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Jakestar with 58kg at $5. Look for a bold run.
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CHANEL COOPER
WHITE, RED BRACES, ORANGE SLEEVES, RED CAP
4 75x27 GLUTEN FREE
PETER FERNIE
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
A M Inglis
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ on February 17 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Vampi At Play with 56kg at $201. Second-up 7th of 10 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on March 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Wubin Gold with 56.5kg at $26. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
2
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Yellow, Black Star, Black And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Black Stars
5 56922 NODUSTONME
PAUL TAPPER
10YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P D Tapper, Miss N Jordan, EST J M Tapper & B D Tapper
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Blazing Passion carrying 58kg at $8. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Esperance Esperance Spr on March 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Budgerigar with 54.5kg at $61. Meets a small field and looks tough to beat.
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KRISTY BENNETT
TURQUOISE, PINK DOUBLE DIAMOND BAND, TURQUOISE SLEEVES, PINK DIAMOND ARMBANDS , PINK CAP