Kalgoorlie   24 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

EBM INSURANCE & RISK - GOLDFIELDS HANDICAP 1100m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: +4m entire.  

Speed assured from Fuzzybox, Favaios and Dolce Diva pressing on ahead of Call Time. BLITZEM BABE (6) was much better here last start when closing off strongly into the placings. Boasts a strong record over this track and trip and rates a leading contender. DOLCE DIVA (3) gave another bold sight last start but couldn't replicate her pillar-to-post win at Bunbury All Weather the run prior. Sure to hunt forward again from the favourable draw under the light weight with the claim. Should prove tough to reel in. THE LIONS' GATE (1) went close last start when runner-up over the track and trip last start. Big step in the right direction and is drawn ideally. Can play a major role. PENNED (4) was flat here last start but there's prior form earlier in the prep that puts him right in this. Has been out of the winner's for a long time but deserves safe keeping. LOT HO (8) next. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Blitzem Babe.
1 78152 THE LIONS' GATE
NEV NEWTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R N Newton, C B Newton, Ms L M Newton, Mrs C G Newton & N L Newton
At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track Cl2 on August 3 over 1100m, slow going 0.8 len behind Twist Of Gold with 59.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 5th of 8 at this track Cl2 on June 29 over 1100m, 5 len behind Twist Of Gold with 59.5kg at $9. Winning chance.
2
T TURNER
White, Dark Blue Maltese Cross, Dark Blue, Red And White Hoooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 7x059 FAVAIOS
HELEN HARDING
5YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
A R Macalister, Mrs B A Macalister & Mrs K Wardle
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track Cl2 on August 10 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Diego Dynamite with 59kg at $26. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Cl2 on August 3 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Twist Of Gold with 59kg at $21. Must improve to play a role.
6
ROCKY CHEUNG
White, Green Armbands And Cap
3 0x017 DOLCE DIVA
JIM P TAYLOR
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, KeKeMe (Mgr: Mrs M A Govan), A R Macalister, A Farawah, Mrs C Farawah, M C Desa, Mrs D Morrone & P Morrone
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently did the work up front then tired 7th of 10 at Pinjarra Cl1 on July 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind God She's Sassy with 56kg at $26. Before that won by 2 len at Bunbury All Weather 3yo Mdn July 3 over 950m defeating Muzza's Gift with 55kg at $21. Can return to the winners' list.
3
SHARNI WEBSTER
Dark Blue, Gold Eagles Insignia, Dark Blue Cap
4 04285 PENNED
HELEN HARDING
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
S J Wolfe, N W Carter, J P Ruhen & D A Houston
Last start 5th of 12 at this track Cl2 on August 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Diego Dynamite carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track Cl2 on August 3 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Twist Of Gold carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Don't underestimate.
5
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Whip, Quartered Cap
5 6x028 FUZZYBOX
ASHLEY MALEY
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 54.0KG
A W Maley, C P Pearce, T W Churstain, C P Woodcock, J Rovacsek, G Jones, N J Blechynden, A J Bedford, L C Haynes, K A Bayley, J A Sammut, M J Hawkins, Mrs L P Boulton, M R P Philps, B South & T Savage
Last start sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at this track Cl2 on August 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Diego Dynamite with 52kg at $14. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at this track Cl1 on July 27 over 1100m, head behind Diego Dynamite with 52.5kg at $15. Likely to struggle.
1
HOLLY NOTTLE
White, Green Collar, Green And Red Spot And Armbands, Green And White Cap
6 98903 BLITZEM BABE
PETER FERNIE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs K A Fernie, Mrs J J Relph, R J Degenhardt, Andeo Racing (Mgr: Ms M L Bailey), Mrs P A Dowdall, B I Royle, G W Greenhill, C J Seed & A M Inglis
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track Cl2 on August 3 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Twist Of Gold carrying 54kg at $12. The start before that got back early 10th of 14 at this track Cl2 on July 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Stryker's Gal carrying 53.5kg at $61. Working up to a win. Major player.
7
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Red, Black Stripes, Lilac Sleeves And Cap
7 33347 CALL TIME
PETER FERNIE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
B P Fiore
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track Cl2 on August 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Diego Dynamite carrying 51kg at $13. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track Cl2 on August 3 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Twist Of Gold carrying 52.5kg at $8.50. Better than last start so she deserves another chance.
8
JEFFERSON TSANG
Black, Red Flower, Yellow Bees On Sleeves
8 89866 LOT HO
PAUL TAPPER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss N Jordan & P D Tapper
At the latest run from last on the turn 6th of 10 at this track Cl2 on August 3 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Twist Of Gold with 54kg at $19. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track Cl2 on June 29 over 1100m, 6 len behind Twist Of Gold carrying 54kg at $91. Top-three candidate.
4
ELISHA WHITTINGTON
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Bands And Armbands, Pink Cap