Kalgoorlie   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

GILL SMASH REPAIRS MAIDEN 1400m

Track: SOFT5   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: +10m Entire.  

Moderate tempo with Boutique Session leading the way. BANG FOR BUCK (3) was a beaten favourite in his first start on this track a week ago, finishing third. He has remained with the local Peter Fernie stable and has the blinkers off for the first time. Hard to beat, so follow your money. AWEEMAWAY (2) has turned a corner since returning to racing on his home track here. He closed off his run strongly when finishing second here over 1300m last week, and can go one better this time, especially with an extra 100m to travel. QUEEN OF CHAOS (5) had no chance after getting back off a slow start last time out. She has the pole position this time, and with the aid of a 2kg claim, she can bounce straight back into the money. MANGANUI (1) is usually thereabouts and has been trying to break through for his first win for some time. He can settle close to the pace in a small field, and has top 3 claims this time. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bang For Buck to win.
1 22844 MANGANUI
HELEN HARDING
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
P R Jeffreys, R G Kearns, Bitter Boys (Mgr: B Fortune), J Prentice, D Lightburn, Ms T L Holly, R Thompson & J L Eaton
Last start 4th in a small field at this track Mdn on April 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Zorbrist with 56.5kg at $15. Before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at Esperance Mdn on March 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Nadell carrying 58kg at $4. Each way claims.
4
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Whip, Quartered Cap
2 95732 AWEEMAWAY
BRETT DRURY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
J B Drury, B J Pascoe, Ms S Watson, J Prosser, A Reilly & M M Gray
Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn on April 18 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind On Just Terms carrying 58kg at $14. Before that 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn on April 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Bronze Rocket with 58kg at $13. Hard to beat.
2
MS KYRA YUILL
Apricot
3 20x73 BANG FOR BUCK
PETER FERNIE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Loloma Farms Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms K J Everett), W W Willcock, D J Blackney, P J Blinco & A P Bentham
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 16 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on April 9 over 1200m, 3 len behind Mangifera carrying 57.5kg at $11. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track Mdn on April 18 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind On Just Terms carrying 55.5kg at $2.05. Fitter now and making headway. Big chance.
8
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Lilac, Gold Stars, Lilac Cap
4 00x6 BLOWIN' SMOKE
JOSH BROWN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Josh Brown Racing (Mgr: J F Brown)
Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 7 at this track Mdn on April 5 over 1200m, 17 len behind Bronze Rocket with 57.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Northam Mdn on September 26 over 1300m, 9 len behind With Discretion carrying 55.5kg at $61. Unlikely to threaten.
6
LISA STAPLES
Black, Red And White Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Striped Cap
5 52235 QUEEN OF CHAOS
PAUL TAPPER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Miss N Jordan
At the latest run second last in a small field at this track Mdn on April 18 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind On Just Terms carrying 56kg at $7.50. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track Mdn on April 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Zorbrist carrying 56kg at $7.50. Great chance to atone.
1
AMY JO HAYES
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Bands And Armbands, Pink Cap
6 x6356 BOUTIQUE SESSION
GEORGIA GRANT
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
C Johnson
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Narrogin Mdn Hcp 46+ on March 30 over 1190m, slow going 12 len behind Cheryl's Shout carrying 56.5kg at $21. The race before that 5th of 10 at Narrogin Mdn Hcp 46+ on March 15 over 1720m, 5 len behind Snipperando carrying 57kg at $8. Sure to be thereabouts.
5
AVA CATARINO
Black, Lime Green Striped Sleeves And Cap
7 x0424 COULDABEENAHANDBAG
PAUL TAPPER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Miss N Jordan
At the latest run eased back early on 4th in a small field at this track Mdn on April 18 over 1300m, slow going 2.25 len behind On Just Terms carrying 55.5kg at $12. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn on April 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Zorbrist with 55.5kg at $20. Hard to have this tough line-up.
7
C NICOLL
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Bands And Armbands, Pink Cap
8 0x380 PRETTY IN PEARLS
NEVILLE PARNHAM
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Greenfields Lodge Syndicate (Mgr: T M Patrizi)
Last start ran last of 16 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on April 9 over 1500m, 11 len behind True Blue Bondi with 55.5kg at $41. Before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Ascot Mdn on April 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Polyvanova carrying 55.5kg at $6. Is capable on her day and is not out of it.
9
ROCKY CHEUNG
White, Black Sleeves And Cap
9 800x PROPHET STEEL
DAVID SMITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
A M Bazeley, T J Gillard, P Crichton, J Pereira & Mrs M L Bazeley
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at York November 10 over 1500m, 22 len behind Maximum Impact with 56kg at $26. On debut eighth of 10 at York October 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mai Aloha carrying 54.5kg at $101. Expecting a effective return.
3
KESHAW DHURUN
Dark Blue, White And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Striped Cap