Port Hedland   03 Aug 2025
 
GOING: F

RGR ROAD HAULAGE HANDICAP 1600m

Track: Fast     Rail: True.  

Genuine tempo from Kentucky Blue leading Mercian Hymn. KENTUCKY BLUE (1) was in good form prior to a disappointing effort at this track and trip last start. With the big weight allocated again, Riordan's 3kg claim comes in handy. Happy to overlook one poor effort and she's expected to bounce back to his best. UNI QUEEN (2) is another who dipped in her form last start after a good performance here two starts ago. That was on the quick turnaround like she's on today and while the draw is sticky, she's likely to be in the finish. COMMANDO MISS (6) has been in the placings her past two starts, finishing third over 1406m at Roebourne last time out. She just missed here two starts ago and should get her chance again from an inside barrier. ROCKING THE MERC (4) should be nearing his peak now and won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kentucky Blue can bounce back.
1 33237 KENTUCKY BLUE
KEVIN MAHONEY
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham & Ms D A Dillon
Last start 7th of 9 at this track Rtg 56+ on July 13 over 1600m, 6 len behind Fellafromdownunder carrying 61kg at $5. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 7 at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on June 28 over 1611m, 0.5 len behind Urban Warrior with 61kg at $3.40. Prepared to forget last start; capable of turning things around.
4
NATIKA RIORDAN
Red And Black Halves, Red Cap
2 36137 UNI QUEEN
DEAN COCIVERA
7YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
P J Oliver, D S Cocivera, S R Flanagan & Ms L Collina
At the latest run couldn't go on with it; ran last of 7 at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on July 26 over 1813m, 8 len behind Reginald carrying 57kg at $7.50. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track Rtg 56+ on July 13 over 1600m, 3 len behind Fellafromdownunder carrying 57kg at $6.50. Terrific chance to return to form.
8
JESSICA GRAY
Dark Blue, White Diamonds, Gold Collar And Cuffs, Quartered Cap
3 32447 MERCIAN HYMN
TOM PIKE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T N Pike & Ms L F Williams
Last start 7th of 10 at Roebourne Roebourne Cup on July 26 over 2200m, 17 len behind Zadar Rock with 55kg at $10. Before that 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 68+ on July 13 over 2050m, 3.5 len behind Zadar Rock with 55kg at $7.50. Sure to be about the mark.
3
P FARRELL
Red, White Stars, Dark Blue Armbands, Red Cap
4 7x834 ROCKING THE MERC
KEVIN MAHONEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs A J Mahoney
Racing well recently. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on July 26 over 1406m, 5 len behind Schnoots carrying 57.5kg at $11. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 56+ on July 13 over 1300m, 3 len behind Royalzel with 57.5kg at $13. Sure to be thereabouts.
5
KRISTY BENNETT
Red And Black Halves, Red Cap
5 44163 URBAN WARRIOR
MALCOLM MACKENZIE
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs L D Healey & LWF Healey
Most recently 3rd of 7 at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on July 26 over 1813m, 3 len behind Reginald with 56.5kg at $12. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track Rtg 56+ on July 13 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Fellafromdownunder with 53.5kg at $8. Should be thereabouts.
2
SHARNI WEBSTER
White, Orange Band, Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap
6 55423 COMMANDO MISS
TOM PIKE
9YO  GR/CH  MARE 56.0KG
Ms L F Williams
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on July 26 over 1406m, 4 len behind Schnoots with 56.5kg at $11. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track Rtg 56+ on July 13 over 1600m, head behind Fellafromdownunder carrying 56kg at $26. Capable enough on her day and is expected to run well.
1
ROSIE MAHONY
Green, Lilac Sash And Cap
7 80417 ONLY BY THE NIGHT
RYAN HILL
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss R L Hill & Miss M Wilson
At the latest run ran last of 7 at Derby Rtg 52+ on July 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ima Wild Girl carrying 59kg at $19. The race before that came from midfield and won by 4 len at this track Mdn July 13 over 1400m defeating Marines Cry with 58kg at $6. Disappointing last time and will need to lift.
6
HOLLY NOTTLE
Dark Blue, Orange Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves, Horseshoe Cap
8 61366 MAKE DE FORTUNE
TIMOTHY PIKE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
T C Pike & Miss R David
Last start got back early 6th of 8 at Roebourne Cl1 on July 26 over 1406m, 8 len behind Marines Cry with 54.5kg at $8. Before that 6th of 9 at this track Cl1 on July 13 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Kia Ora Tatou with 54kg at $7.50. Not keen on her chances.
7
M HEAGNEY
Royal Blue, White P And Horse Head, White Armbands, White Stars On Cap