Kalgoorlie   01 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

QUALITY RUBBER LINING HANDICAP 1300m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: +6m Entire. (Pent: 6.75)  

Expecting a strong gallop with Sure Thing and Pretty Devine taking up the running over Baalbek. SURE THING (4) led them up and bolted in over 1100m last start, scoring by 2.4L in impressive fashion. Out to 1300m now, but he's won at this trip previously and he draws ideally down low. Can find the front and take beating once again. ZING TO WIN (1) disappointed in a much tougher race at Belmont last start after a strong performance in Saturday grade two back. Faithfull has a strong record when riding for Team Pearce and he looks to get his chance from a good gate. Expecting him to be right in the finish. BAALBEK (2) got the job done by 0.8L last start at this track and rises in trip third-up into the campaign. He's only been tested at this trip once, though the booking of Fiore is a good push. Can put her best foot forward. PRETTY DEVINE (8) is racing well and loves this trip, having won 3/9. Sure to be thereabouts. NO MORE DUST (7) is next best if she can hold her form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sure Thing can win again.
1 77147 ZING TO WIN
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Lightning Bloodstock, Pearce Racing, M Pink, Ms S Underwood, M Nitschke, C Petkovich, D Petkovich, Lightning Bloodstock Cold Fact, L Kerr, Zamps, L Hawkins, L Anderson, K Lally, A Janeway, Swamp Racing, D Terrell, B O'Sullivan, Mrs G McCormick, L Martin & Mrs J Anderson
Useful type. Last start 7th of 12 at Belmont Park 0Mwly on May 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cherry Can Run with 57.5kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 8 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 3 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Richanco with 57.5kg at $26. Can turn things around.
3
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Royal Blue, White Lightning Bolt, Collar And Pom Pom
2 85x31 BAALBEK
PETER FERNIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs K A Fernie
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd in a small field at this track Rtg 70+ on April 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind High Pressure with 55kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track Rtg 70+ May 18 over 1100m defeating Treasured Queen carrying 55kg at $5.50. Rates highly. Key chance who can go close.
7
LUCY FIORE
Dark Blue, White Stars Sash, Stars Cap
3 374x5 REIGN OF FIRE
JOANNE FORREST
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
G C Forrest, D C Forrest & B N Lording
Second run back. First-up after eight months second last in a small field at this track Rtg 70+ on May 18 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Baalbek with 56kg at $12. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Coolgardie Spr on September 8 over 1300m, 1.1 len behind Colossal with 56.5kg at $51. Tipping he will need to do more than that today to be competitive.
8
LISA STAPLES
Lilac, Dk. Blue Spots And Cap
4 11421 SURE THING
DAVID SMITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
D A Smith & Miss S Anthony
Racing well. Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track Rtg 58+ May 18 over 1100m defeating Blue Can Talk with 59kg at $1.70. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at this track Prov Champ Heat on May 3 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Treble Maker carrying 59kg at $5. Will prove hard to beat.
1
T TURNER
Dark Blue, White And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Striped Cap
5 14119 SCOTTISH LAIRD
R G BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
T R Brown & O K Boodoo
Most recently struggled in the run home; second last of 10 at this track Rtg 64+ on May 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ryewood with 57.5kg at $7.50. The start before that won by a nose at this track Rtg 58+ April 25 over 1634m on a rain affected track defeating Ryewood carrying 59kg at $2.70. Can improve sharply.
4
VICTORIA CORVER
Red, Yellow Sun, Orange Sleeves, White Stars, Red Cap, White Stars
6 64075 MOUNTAIN ASH
PAUL TAPPER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss N Jordan, P D Tapper, J B Tapper & J Budny
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track Rtg 70+ on May 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Close At Hand carrying 54kg at $19. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track Rtg 64+ on May 18 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Ryewood carrying 53.5kg at $15. Better off looking at others.
5
C NICOLL
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Bands And Armbands, Pink Cap
7 53824 NO MORE DUST
PAUL TAPPER
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss N Jordan & P D Tapper
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ on May 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Floba with 54.5kg at $18. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ on May 3 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Zebedee Springs with 54.5kg at $18. Rates highly and is among the chances.
2
AVA CATARINO
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Band And Armbands, Pink Cap
8 25163 PRETTY DEVINE
MACK HALL
6YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
M J D Hall, D Percy, S Darcy & B Chapman
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at York on May 15 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Exporose carrying 59kg at $5.50. The race before that faded in the straight 6th of 12 at Ascot 0Mwly on April 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Late Arrival with 54.5kg at $15. High among the chances.
6
KESHAW DHURUN
Brown, Light Blue Armband, Light Blue Cap