Geraldton   12 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

MARK HOUSTON MAIDEN 1203m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: +1m Entire.  

Strong pace from Il Bello Beals and Big Bopper matching motors with Dixie Princess close at hand. HARD SOLO (11) was last seen in the G2 Karrakatta Plate where she found it a touch hot, but her earlier form stacked up well. A recent trial should have her forward enough. Could simply outclass them. BUSY FINGERS (2) showed great signs in his debut prep, including a close placing at Albany. Back from a good break with two solid trials under the belt and drawn to get the run of the race. Major player. CHINESE DENTIST (4) hit the line nicely when resuming here and will be fitter for that. Genuine chance if he gets tempo. SHE’SATROOPER (10) stuck on solidly into midfield when resuming off a long break here. Can improve sharply with blinkers going on. BIG BOPPER (3) showed early dash fresh and can give cheek again if he crosses cleanly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Hard Solo to win.
1 5334x IL BELLO BEALS
RON COWL (JNR)
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
B D Renner, W J Purcell, R K Cowl (Jnr), B W Renner & Ms S K Gale
Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 14 at this track Mdn May 4 over 1207m, 2 len behind Our Little Gem with 58kg at $2.20. First up last campaign third of 12 at this track Mdn March 8 over 1213m, 2 len behind Awesome Lily with 58kg at $7.50. Can cause some carnage up front early but mightn't be fit enough to keep going.
7
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Dark Blue, Yellow Sleeves, Dark Blue Cap
2 62x BUSY FINGERS
ADAM DURRANT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A G Durrant, Mrs H Freestone, Ms E J Clifford, P W Jones, B K Willison, G C Dickie, C W Lee, P A Ibbotson & G N Prater
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Albany Mdn January 5 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Sailoralong with 56.5kg at $3.20. On debut sixth of 12 at Bunbury Mdn December 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind American Escape carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Was good in his debut prep and should be making his presence significantly
1
J AZZOPARDI
Gold And Green Stripes, Gold Cap
3 665x5 BIG BOPPER
JULIA MARTIN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J C Martin & SW Martin
Second-up. First-up after five months faded in the straight 5th of 10 at this track Mdn on October 1 over 1113m, 2 len behind Gingeriffic carrying 58kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track Mdn on April 13 over 1113m, 7 len behind Deep Discretion with 58kg at $5.50. Will cross quickly and give plenty of cheek.
10
AUSTIN GALATI
Black, White Star, Black Sleeves With White Stars, Black Cap With White Star
4 405x4 CHINESE DENTIST
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
B G Mainwaring
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at this track Mdn on October 1 over 1113m, 1.4 len behind Gingeriffic with 55kg at $10. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Northam Mdn on June 26 over 1300m, 10 len behind Naughty Tortie with 58kg at $8. Strips fitter and should be getting involved late.
4
JEFFERSON TSANG
Blue, White Maltese Cross, Armbands And Cap
5 490x9 CHASIN' THE KISS
CASSEY SEE
4YO  GREY  HORSE 58.0KG
Mrs C M See & W L Neo
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 10 at this track Mdn on October 1 over 1113m, 6 len behind Gingeriffic with 58kg at $91. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track Mdn on March 8 over 1213m, 2.75 len behind Awesome Lily with 57kg at $16. Hard to have.
6
JOSEPH SEE
Red, White Cross, White Diablo Sleeves, White Seams Cap
6 800x FLAMING DRAGON
WILLIE PARKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Northern Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D P Hammarquist) & Mrs P M Parker
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Ascot Mdn January 8 over 1800m, 14 len behind Sail Session carrying 56.5kg at $91. On debut eighth of 16 at Pinjarra Mdn December 1 over 1300m, 7 len behind What's The Point with 56.5kg at $61. Might be better off following this outing.
1
T TURNER
Light Blue, Black Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 99x6x REMEMBER WHEN
WILLIE PARKER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs P M Parker, A C Cross, W J Jones, J L Davies, Miss M V P Parker, G Giudice, Mrs B May, M C McAullay, Mrs A L Giudice & R Norris
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 6th of 12 at this track Mdn on March 8 over 1213m, 4.5 len behind Awesome Lily carrying 55kg at $31. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at this track Mdn on December 15 over 1113m, 15 len behind Live Lucky with 56.5kg at $91. Runner-up in a Geraldton trial over 1113m on October 1. Will take great benefit from this outing.
3
LISA STAPLES
Light Blue, Black Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 224x8 DIXIE PRINCESS
PETER MOSES
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
P G Moses & B Mead
Second run back. First-up after seven months sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track Mdn on October 1 over 1113m, 5 len behind Gingeriffic with 53kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track Mdn on October 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Just Gifted carrying 54kg at $26. Strips fitter but looking elsewhere at this stage.
9
ELISHA WHITTINGTON
Yellow, Lilac Hoops And Cap
9 5630x TRULY SUPREME
GARRY DELANE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
G B Delane, B E Rewell, Ms M D Mullikin & P Elmer
First-up. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at this track Mdn May 4 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Our Little Gem carrying 55.5kg at $12. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at this track Mdn November 27 over 1100m, 14 len behind Cash Flow with 55kg at $151. Hard to take seriously at this stage.
2
KRISTY BENNETT
Maroon, Grey Band And Cap
10 26x6 SHE'SATROOPER
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
6YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Northern Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs D M Hammarquist)
Second run back. First-up after 11 months 6th of 10 at this track Mdn on October 1 over 1113m, 2.5 len behind Gingeriffic carrying 56kg at $5. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at this track Mdn on November 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Special Plan with 56kg at $8.50. Can improve sharply with blinkers going on.
8
MADI DERRICK
Lime Green, White Spots, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
11 2320x HARD SOLO
ASHLEY MALEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Miss R L Povey
Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Ascot in the G2 Karrakatta April 26 over 1200m, 7 len behind Talkanco carrying 55kg at $151. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at Ascot 2yo Swp January 25 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Da Generals Son with 55kg at $18. Has shown plenty of promise without getting the job done but this is her best chance yet.
5
NATASHA FAITHFULL
White, Green Collar, Green And Red Spot And Armbands, Green And White Cap