NEWMAN   23 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

GALVIN'S HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Good     Rail: True.  

Genuine tempo with Sansanee and Hard To Top leading the way. PRIVATE SAPLING (1) disappointed at Broome last start when finishing well back, but his previous form reads strongly and he is capable of sharp improvement in this company on the quick back-up. SANSANEE (2) broke through in style at Broome with a strong pillar-to-post performance. No reason she can't go right on with the job now. OUR LITTLE GEM (3) is a lightly raced mare resuming. Carries more upside than the rest, so willing to include among the main hopes. PACIFIC LADY (5) hasn’t won for some time but her latest effort when fourth at Broome suggested she’s edging back to form. Deserves some respect. SPEEDY NOVA (6) doesn't win out of turn and has been mixing her form but this isn't a particularly deep race. Draws to get the gun run from the inside pillar. Keeping safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Private Sapling.
1 55126 PRIVATE SAPLING
ANGELA SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M J Smith, Miss M B Smith & A Ferguson
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Broome Cl2 on August 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ocean Outlaw carrying 57.5kg at $9. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Broome Cl2 on August 2 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Spice Is Right with 55.5kg at $3.80. Great chance to atone.
5
HOLLY NOTTLE
Purple, White Stripes, Pink Cap
2 46221 SANSANEE
BRETT POPE
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
B E Pope & D J O'Shannassy
Recent form sound. Last start won by 1.4 len at Broome Mdn August 16 over 1300m defeating Twisted Trickster carrying 56kg at $3.90. Before that 2nd of 7 at Port Hedland Mdn on August 3 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Puddin 'N' Pie with 56kg at $1.90. Leading player again.
4
KATE PATEMAN
White, Dark Blue Checked Circle, Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 4170x OUR LITTLE GEM
MEGAN FORRESTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss M E Forrester & E J H Hislop
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ June 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Aroochacha with 52kg at $101. On debut ran last of 10 at Narrogin Mdn Hcp 46+ March 15 over 1100m, 8 len behind Unlikely Hero with 55kg at $11. Returns and is lightly raced, so worth some thought.
3
ELISHA WHITTINGTON
Pink, Green Spots, Green Cap
4 84329 HARD TO TOP
KAYLA FARRELL
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs K M Farrell
Most recently second last of 10 at Broome Mdn on August 16 over 1300m, 11 len behind Sansanee carrying 56kg at $18. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Broome Mdn on August 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Fire The Guard with 56kg at $12. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
P FARRELL
Red, Yellow Collar And Cuffs, Light Blue Cap, Yellow Peak And Pom Pom
5 72044 PACIFIC LADY
DARRYN PATEMAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J Krispyn, J A D Millar & Mrs R Millar
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Broome Cl2 on August 16 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ocean Outlaw carrying 55kg at $21. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Broome Rtg 54+ F&M on August 12 over 1300m, 4 len behind Topaz with 51.5kg at $3.20. Sure to be thereabouts.
2
TIANA MURRAY
Lime Green, White Striped Sleeves, White Cap
6 49548 SPEEDY NOVA
BRETT POPE
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B E Pope
Last start ran last of 8 at Port Hedland Rtg 56+ on August 3 over 1200m, 20 len behind Star Power with 55kg at $13. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Carnarvon Rtg 54+ on July 20 over 1000m, 2 len behind Wise Words with 55kg at $10. On her best form has excellent prospects.
1
BONNIE PALISE
Green, Black Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap