Geraldton   04 May 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

THANK YOU BREE PARFITT HANDICAP 1407m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: +2m Entire.  

Expecting Special Plan to lead Stay Astern at just a moderate tempo. SPEED BUBBLE (2) missed the kick and failed to recover over 1190m at Narrogin last start. Races well here and this distance sees him at his best. Ready to win again with Galati back aboard - he has won two from two partnering the gelding. DAIYAMONDO (5) came from near the tail to get up for third last time out over the mile at this track. Up in class and back in trip which isn't ideal, but in a race of few chances she is a definite contender. DARK MIST (6) was first-up from a nine-week break when a close fifth over 1628m here recently. Query coming back in trip but should be competitive with the light weight. ARCHER COUNTY (1) is fitter for two runs back from a spell and at his best can take care of these. SPECIAL PLAN (7) is worth another chance with the blinkers coming off. SUGGESTED PLAY: Speed Bubble to win.
1 18x74 ARCHER COUNTY
KEVIN MAHONEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A J Mahoney, D Edmonds & Mrs R Hamil
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 7 at this track Rtg 58+ on March 8 over 1413m, 8 len behind Ebony's Ace carrying 60kg at $14. Second-up 4th in a small field at Dongara Rtg 62+ on April 19 over 1100m, 7 len behind Talking Heads with 60kg at $6.50. In the mix.
1
TAJ DYSON
Red And Black Halves, Red Cap
2 61136 SPEED BUBBLE
JUSTIN PARSONS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J P Parsons
Last start second last of 7 at Narrogin Racing Wa Prov on April 10 over 1190m, 2.25 len behind Looks carrying 59kg at $3.40. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Narrogin Cl5 on March 30 over 1190m, slow going 2.75 len behind Platinum Shot with 57.5kg at $5.50. Can improve on the latest effort and is expected to be in the finish.
3
AUSTIN GALATI
Green, Black Vee, Quartered Cap
3 34146 FORTUNE'S LUCK
ADAM DURRANT
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
R M Cosgrove & Mrs T M Cosgrove
Last start got back early 6th of 10 at Ascot 0Mwly on April 18 over 1500m, 3 len behind Dug Another Hole with 56.5kg at $8.50. Before that 4th of 7 at Ascot Westspeed 0Mwly on April 5 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Jaz Session with 56.5kg at $6. SCRATCHED.
2
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
White, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
4 18x95 GRECE LIGHTNING
KEVIN MAHONEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs A J Mahoney
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 9th of 13 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Luckee Floran carrying 58kg at $41. Second-up 5th of 9 at Dongara Rtg 56+ on April 19 over 1200m, 12 len behind Dirty Chai carrying 59kg at $13. Others appeal more.
4
JOSEPH SEE
Red And Black Halves, Red Cap
5 x4943 DAIYAMONDO
TONY SCALLY
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
A P Scally, P D Dix, A W Mckay, K Parker, Ms C A Poulsen, C J Keeffe, G J Keeffe & Miss E L Scally
Racing well. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track Cl2 on April 23 over 1628m, 0.9 len behind Black Sands carrying 57kg at $4.20. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track Cl2 on April 13 over 1413m, 2.25 len behind Gav Has Spoken with 57kg at $9. Knocking on the door and is among the better chances.
5
LISA STAPLES
Green, Red Hoops And Sleeves, Red Cap
6 70895 DARK MIST
GARRY DELANE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
G B Delane, Mrs K F Rewell, P Elmer, B E Rewell & J P Strano
At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track Cl2 on April 23 over 1628m, 1.0 len behind Black Sands carrying 54kg at $17. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on February 20 over 1900m, 11 len behind Butterflyrock carrying 55kg at $71. Rates highly and is in the mix.
7
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Maroon, Grey Band And Cap
7 1x266 SPECIAL PLAN
KYM TILKA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
B G Mainwaring
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at this track Racing Wa Prov on April 13 over 1413m, 12 len behind Collective with 55kg at $10. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track Rtg 57+ on March 20 over 1623m, 7 len behind Mombasa carrying 56.5kg at $5. One for the exotics.
2
AVA CATARINO
Blue, White Maltese Cross, White Armbands And cap
8 85067 STAY ASTERN
JULIA MARTIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs J C Martin & W S Martin
Last start second last of 8 at this track Cl2 on April 23 over 1628m, 4 len behind Black Sands with 56.5kg at $19. The race before that 6th of 10 at this track Cl2 on April 13 over 1413m, 4.5 len behind Gav Has Spoken with 57kg at $26. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.
6
KRISTY BENNETT
Black, White Star, Black Sleeves With White Stars, Black Cap With White Star