Mount Barker   08 Feb 2026
 
GOING: G

RACING WA PROVINCIAL SERIES HEAT 1300m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 32)   Rail: +1m 1200m-800m, True remainder.  

Vomo Island is expected to lead at a keen tempo. GINGERQUEST (6) has been impressive in recent runs, winning three back and being close in his runs since. His effort last start in stronger company was impressive and he's a track and trip winner here previously. The one to beat despite dropping in distance. VOMO ISLAND (1) stuck on well in stronger company last start after a strong effort two back at Albany when leading. He can find the front again from an inside draw today and Mahony has a strong record when riding. Can make his presence felt. FLYING SOUTH (2) hasn't been far away his past couple but his runs over a similar trip to this earlier this campaign stack right up. Likely to get back in the run but can finish with a strong burst. SECRET STONES (3) was too good here last time out and has to be included as he looks for the hat-trick. IMPOSING BROOK (4) rates highly on recent form and won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gingerquest gets the nod.
1 x1024 VOMO ISLAND
STEVE WOLFE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
S J Wolfe, G T Evans, R W Halligan, G D Hann, S Litton, J J Dragovich, G A McTaggart & K A Will
Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on January 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Bohemian Diamond with 57.5kg at $14. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Albany Rtg 58+ on January 4 over 1230m, 0.8 len behind Head'em with 61.5kg at $5. Should get every chance to return to winning ways.
1
ROSIE MAHONY
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
2 x2374 FLYING SOUTH
ANGELA SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Smith
Last start 4th of 12 at Albany Rtg 58+ on January 29 over 1500m, 4 len behind Warralea Lass with 59kg at $4.80. The start before that 7th of 14 at Albany Rtg 58+ on January 4 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Imposing Brook with 61kg at $4.80. Can improve again. Bounced back last start and can build on that performance.
8
HOLLY NOTTLE
Purple, White Stripes, Pink Cap
3 23311 SECRET STONES
ASHLEIGH WOOLLETT
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
R D Bell
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start came from midfield and won by a head at this track Rtg 58+ January 18 over 1300m defeating River Angel carrying 57kg at $21. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Albany Rtg 58+ December 26 over 1000m defeating Prince with 56kg at $5. Tougher here but winning form is good form.
3
J WHITING
Maroon, Green Armbands And Cap
4 x5813 IMPOSING BROOK
INDIANNA WEINERT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss I Weinert & Miss E D Bussola
Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Albany Rtg 58+ on January 29 over 1500m, 4 len behind Warralea Lass with 57kg at $15. The race before that won by a nose at Albany Rtg 58+ January 4 over 1500m defeating Gingerquest carrying 55.5kg at $11. Worth following up.
6
B LOUIS
Navy, Light Blue Crossed Sashes And Sleeves, Navy Stripe, Navy Cap, Light Blue Spot
5 36777 VIA MONTE
JOHNATHON JACHMANN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
M D Jachmann, J D Jachmann, M T Jachmann, Miss K L Jachmann & P Grant
Most recently 7th of 10 at Albany Rtg 70+ on January 29 over 1100m, 5 len behind Oxbridge with 54kg at $71. Before that 7th of 12 at Albany Rtg 58+ on December 12 over 1230m, 4.5 len behind Village Girl with 56.5kg at $41. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
2
JADE MC NAUGHT
Red, Black Diamonds And Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 47123 GINGERQUEST
ROY ROGERS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss G J Smith, Ms M G Fagan, Mrs A L Jones, Ms R N Smith, Mrs C H Della Bosca, Miss A Noonan, Mrs A Princi, Ms F Kendall, Baroness K Hill & Ms K J B Bastian
Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ascot Westspeed 0Mwly on January 10 over 1600m, long-neck behind Impressive Jewel with 54kg at $3.40. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Albany Rtg 58+ on January 4 over 1500m, nose behind Imposing Brook carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Ticks a few boxes here and can land the knockout blow.
5
AMY JO HAYES
Gold, Black WA Logo, Black Star Sleeves, Gold Cap With Black Stars
7 16307 COATACHINO
JEMMA COLLINS
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
W Moss
Most recently led to the turn then faded 7th of 12 at Albany Rtg 58+ on January 29 over 1500m, 4 len behind Makin Prophets with 50kg at $17. The run before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 18 over 1300m, 9 len behind Ma Ma Belle carrying 50kg at $20. Finds a few better today. Likely to find this out of reach.
4
GIAAN O'DONNELL
Lime, Hot Pink Yoke And Braces, Blue Stars Band, Collar And Cuffs, Hot Pink Cap, Blue Stars
8 60960 TOP OF THE POPS
ROY ROGERS
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), W J Beament, K Phillips, R J Wade, Mercon Racing (Mgr: D Condidorio), Valley Kings Racing No 3 (Mgr: J M Girotto) & D De Luca
Most recently ran last of 12 at Albany Rtg 58+ on January 29 over 1500m, 10 len behind Warralea Lass with 55kg at $41. The run before that 6th of 14 at Albany Rtg 58+ on January 4 over 1500m, 3 len behind Imposing Brook with 53.5kg at $31. Has the task ahead.
7
NATIKA RIORDAN
White, Red Heart, White Sleeves With Red Hearts And Cap