Port Hedland 11 May 2024
GOING: G
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THE PHTC SEASON OPENING MAIDEN 1200m Track: GOOD Rail: True. |
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Smokey Bay should lead at a slick tempo. BAILEE'S PRIDE (7) is resuming from a spell and is meeting the right sort of field. She has the aid of the pole position and with the winkers back on, she has a chance to finally break through in a field that is lacking depth. VIKING FOREVER (3) can mix his form but would only have to run up to the form that saw him finish second at Geraldton 2 starts back to be a threat in this. Each-way. GALATHILION (1) is fresh up and should appreciate facing country-class rivals. He has been placed 5 times over the trip and is another with each-way claims in an even contest. SHOOTING KONTIKI (2) has changed stables since last racing and now gives Tom Pike a strong hand in the race. He had to work too hard early on last time out just over 7 weeks ago and with a freshen-up and a softer run, he can make his presence felt. Include in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Viking Forever each-way.
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| 1 | 9687x |
GALATHILION
TIMOTHY PIKE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T C Pike & Miss R David Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Bunbury Mdn December 31 over 1705m, 3 len behind Mr Megsey with 58kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at Ascot Mdn November 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Trespassing with 58kg at $61. Has solid claims. |
9 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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| 2 | 56239 |
SHOOTING KONTIKI
TOM PIKE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Ms A J Carey Resumes off a 51 day let-up. At the latest run failed to make an impression; second last of 10 at Narrogin Mdn Hcp 46+ on March 21 over 1190m, 11 len behind Good Vibes with 56kg at $10. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Albany Mdn on March 16 over 1230m, 0.9 len behind State Of Fury carrying 56kg at $12. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests. |
6 MS KYRA YUILL |
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| 3 | 68527 |
VIKING FOREVER
BOB BELL 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs A M Lorne, Miss C J Swift, Miss J S Lorne, B Venrooy & J F Wovodich Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run led to the turn then faded 7th of 9 at Geraldton Mdn on April 7 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Make Mine Super carrying 58kg at $13. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at Geraldton Mdn on March 27 over 1213m, 1.4 len behind Liberty Dame carrying 58kg at $8. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat. |
5 CASSEY MARTINAN |
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| 4 | 5638x |
SMOKEY BAY
KELVIN MOORE 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Y Valenti & K Moore Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Esperance Mdn February 3 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind True Chance with 55kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Northam Mdn November 9 over 1000m, 7 len behind Esprit Garcon with 58kg at $151. Each way prospect. |
4 P FARRELL |
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BIG KENT
TOM PIKE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T N Pike Facing the starter for the first time. Five-year-old gelding by Swear out of Sky Alert. Trialled a while ago and finished sixth on February 5 at Belmont Park over 1000m. Can't consider in this line up. |
7 AUSTIN GALATI |
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| 6 | 690 |
KIMWENTTOZIM
D R PATEMAN 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Ms A M McPherson Comes off a 58 day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at Pinjarra Mdn on March 14 over 2000m, 14 len behind Rocking Society carrying 57kg at $41. Before that got back early 9th of 12 at Ascot Mdn on March 6 over 1800m, 3 len behind Grand Reserve with 57kg at $26. Will be winding up strongly. |
3 JESSICA GRAY |
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| 7 | x464x |
BAILEE'S PRIDE
COLIN HADDON 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs N J Haddon First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Esperance Mdn January 27 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Passion For War carrying 56kg at $4. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Esperance Mdn December 26 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Pure Quality carrying 54kg at $7.50. Can win. |
1 COLIN HADDON |
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| 8 | 4326x |
PERDIZ
TOM PIKE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Ms L F Williams Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw December 22 over 1968m, 3.5 len behind Sambucus with 56kg at $10. On debut sixth of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Mdn-Sw August 18 over 1500m, 7 len behind Poetic Whisper with 55.5kg at $3.80. May need more time. |
2 M HEAGNEY |
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| 9 | 600 |
PUSHOVER
TOM PIKE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ms L F Williams Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 12th of 15 at Pinjarra Scarpside 3yo Mdn on April 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Hanoi Miss carrying 55kg at $81. The start before that ran last of 10 at Ascot Mdn on February 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sensessional with 55kg at $61. Capable of a better showing. |
8 AVA CATARINO |
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