Geraldton   12 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SHANNON DILLON HANDICAP 1403m

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

Moderate tempo expected with Keytrade likely to find the front over Sanabeau and Miff Muffered Moof. MASTER ALEX (2) was snagged back from a wide gate when resuming and hit the line full of running for third over a shorter trip. Strips fitter, drawn better, and looks perfectly placed to get the job done. NEVER SOBER (7) has found his rhythm again, racing up on speed and sticking on well. Another honest effort here last time and he won’t need to lift much to feature. KEYTRADE (1) led them up before being collared late last start. Forgive run, he’s better than that and the claim helps offset the weight. Can bounce back. BENTLEY BEAU (6) found the line well fresh and should be fitter for that. Capable of running on into the minors. PULL THE TRIGGER (3) hasn’t shown his best lately but loves it here and could surprise if things fall into place. SUGGESTED PLAY: Master Alex to win.
1 3x626 KEYTRADE
KEN NIGHTINGALE
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
K Nightingale, M B Harding & Miss K A Shaddick
At the latest run led to the turn then faded 6th of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on October 1 over 1413m, 5 len behind Divine Inanna carrying 59kg at $9.50. Before that 2nd in a small field at Carnarvon Carnarvon Spri on September 13 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind The Coolakin King carrying 54.5kg at $12. Could prove tricky to reel in.
6
GIAAN O'DONNELL
White, Red Diamond And Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 246x3 MASTER ALEX
MERYL HAYLEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R L & G P Humberston Racing (Mgr: R L Humberston)
Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on October 1 over 1113m, 4.5 len behind Thehorseman carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at this track Cl2 on November 17 over 1200m, 8 len behind Dadirra with 60kg at $17. Will prove very tough to hold out.
7
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Pink And Dark Blue Stripes, Dark Blue Cap
3 20705 PULL THE TRIGGER
PETER MOSES
5YO  GR/CH  GELDING 56.0KG
P G Moses & A King
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on October 1 over 1413m, 4 len behind Divine Inanna carrying 53.5kg at $11. Before that second last of 11 at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ on August 31 over 1400m, 13 len behind Plato Or Plomo with 57.5kg at $17. Better than his recent form suggests, so worth keeping safe.
8
ELISHA WHITTINGTON
Yellow, Lilac Hoops And Cap
4 0940x ALLABOUTTHECRAIC
ASHLEY MALEY
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
A W Maley, T C Norrish, J R Lindsay, D Price, P Reilly, B Spears, A Williams & L Kavanagh
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 58+ August 10 over 1400m, soft track; 10 len behind Secret Attire with 55kg at $31. First up last campaign ran last of 13 at Pinjarra Scarpside Westspeed Plat June 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind History Won't Care carrying 54kg at $151. Prepared to risk.
9
T TURNER
White, Green Collar, Green And Red Spot And Armbands, Green And White Cap
5 170x5 ENDLESS JOY
JORDAN ROLFE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Lightning Bloodstock (Mgr: C Rosier), B W Kersley, C Rosier, L A Kerr & Beer's & Bolter's (Mgr: C Rosier)
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on October 1 over 1113m, 5.5 len behind Thehorseman carrying 55kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Narrogin Mdn Hcp 46+ on March 15 over 1720m, 0.8 len behind Snipperando carrying 57kg at $3.50. Likely to struggle again.
10
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Royal Blue, White Lightning Bolt, Collar And Pom Pom
6 x79x4 BENTLEY BEAU
KYLIE CRAIG
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs F J Tyler & Z B Tyler
Second-up. First-up after three months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on October 1 over 1413m, 3 len behind Divine Inanna carrying 54kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ on July 20 over 1400m, 15 len behind Lacevinsky carrying 57.5kg at $31. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way and be competitive.
4
JEFFERSON TSANG
Lilac, Green And Pink Hooped Sleeves, Pink Cap
7 78823 NEVER SOBER
SEAN RAINS
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
P D Kearney, J P Morris, D Gane, J F Kearney, D N Kearney, A W Maley, J V Gallop & W S Schmidt
Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on October 1 over 1413m, 2.5 len behind Divine Inanna with 51.5kg at $4.80. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ on September 13 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Money For Old Rope with 53.5kg at $8.50. Doesn't need to improve much to be competitive.
3
ROCKY CHEUNG
White, Royal Blue Raindrops And Pom Pom
8 547x9 MIFF MUFFERED MOOF
JULIA MARTIN
6YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs J C Martin & SW Martin
Second run back. First-up after five months raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on October 1 over 1413m, 12 len behind Divine Inanna with 54kg at $14. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at this track Cl2 on October 13 over 1400m, long-neck behind Odin Omen carrying 57kg at $11. Needs further.
5
KRISTY BENNETT
Pink, White Star, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap
9 5160x SANABEAU
RON COWL (JNR)
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
B D Renner, R K Cowl, A J Stratton, B W Renner & P J Adam
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ May 4 over 1609m, 14 len behind Dutch Por carrying 54kg at $13. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ December 15 over 1213m, 5 len behind Justhandy carrying 52kg at $17. Others make more appeal.
2
LUKE CAMPBELL
Dark Blue, Yellow Sleeves, Dark Blue Cap
10 332x4 VIVAROK
WILLIE PARKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
G S Douglas
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 7 at this track Cl2 on October 1 over 1413m, 7 len behind Battle On Battler carrying 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at this track Rtg 55+ on February 6 over 1618m, 2.75 len behind Bayhara with 57.5kg at $51. Fitter but is looking for further.
1
JOSEPH SEE
Light Blue, Black Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap