Kalgoorlie   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

LIVING TURF HANDICAP 1634m

Track: SOFT5   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: +10m Entire.  

Without a designated pacemaker it will probably turn into a dash home. SCOTTISH LAIRD (5) can be hard to catch but is racing more consistently this year and scored a comfortable win in this grade last week over 1400m. The extra furlong won't be a problem, and he also has a superior gate this time. Stick with him on top. RYEWOOD (1) finished fifth fresh up behind the top pick and usually improves with racing. She might need this run as well, but should finish a lot closer. HOT PUDDIN (7) won his penultimate start at Esperance and looked half-a-run short here nearly 3 weeks ago. He will be sharper for this and can bounce straight back into the money. MOUNTAIN ASH (2) ran on late to finish sixth here over 1300m and will appreciate getting back to over a mile, which is his pet trip. He is worth another chance in a field like this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Scottish Laird to win.
1 514x5 RYEWOOD
PETER FERNIE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 62.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd
Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Scottish Laird carrying 60kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Captain Rogers with 58.5kg at $6. Is a definite threat in this line-up.
6
AMY JO HAYES
Yellow, Black Star, Black And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Black Stars
2 73866 MOUNTAIN ASH
PAUL TAPPER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss N Jordan, P D Tapper, J B Tapper & J Budny
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Prized Jewel carrying 57kg at $10. Before that 6th of 9 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 21 over 1600m, 3 len behind My Boy Eddy with 59.5kg at $5. Key runner on his best form.
4
ROCKY CHEUNG
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Bands And Armbands, Pink Cap
3 27532 KALLAROO
ROD BROWN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Trucking Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Reed)
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Prized Jewel with 59kg at $17. Before that 3rd of 9 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 21 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind My Boy Eddy carrying 59kg at $8. Happy to include..
2
MS KYRA YUILL
Red, White Diamond, Red And White Diamond Sleeves, White Cap
4 64606 MAGIC WILL REIGN
TREVOR TASKER
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
T D Tasker & Mrs L P Tasker
Most recently from last on the turn 6th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Scottish Laird with 59.5kg at $26. The start before that second last of 13 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on March 19 over 2200m, 6 len behind Bernbrae carrying 58.5kg at $31. May need some luck.
3
KRISTY BENNETT
Purple, Orange Hoops, White Armbands, Purple Cap
5 x0141 SCOTTISH LAIRD
R G BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T R Brown & O K Boodoo
Going well. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track Rtg 58+ April 18 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Ruling Dame carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1300m, 3 len behind Prized Jewel with 57.5kg at $10. Draws well and another big run is in store.
1
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Red, Yellow Sun, Orange Sleeves, White Stars, Red Cap, White Stars
6 22x08 DANCING JACK
ANTHONY ORAM
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
A R Oram, B K Oram, Miss P D Oram, M A Oram, D Cameron, D J Plimmer, R J Darwin & M Malecki
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1300m, 7 len behind Prized Jewel carrying 55kg at $61. Second-up got back early 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Scottish Laird with 55kg at $41. Looks a clear threat.
7
LISA STAPLES
Red, Purple Cross Sashes And Cap
7 6x019 HOT PUDDIN
JOSH BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs J B Harrison, Mrs S J Piper, Mrs K S Piper-Hyman, Mrs C A Holly, Mrs A M Lorne, Mrs N Haynes, Mrs M Milligan, Mrs T Clay, Mrs M Ashworth & Miss P Dodd
Most recently second last of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1300m, 6 len behind Prized Jewel carrying 54.5kg at $9. The run before that won by a nose at Esperance Cl2 March 21 over 1300m defeating Tanksforthememory carrying 55.5kg at $16. Hard to beat on his best form.
5
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Black, Red And White Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Striped Cap