Bet365

Port Hedland 03 Aug 2024

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TEC SERVICES GROUP HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD Rail: True.
Jackemjames is the probable leader in the small field. JACKEMJAMES (1) has plenty of pace and has led all the way in 3 of his 4 starts this prep, including his last start on this track nearly 3 weeks ago when he scored by 6 lengths. He has the right draw again and an extra 2.5 kilos should not be enough to stop him from winning again. YARDSTICK (2) has won twice on this track and ran on too late when fifth behind the top pick here last time out. He should settle closer to the pace from a superior gate this time and can finish a lot closer. BARTIME (5) needed his fresh-up run at Roebourne last week and only peaked on his run late that day. He normally improves quickly with racing and should not be underestimated in this. ARCHER COUNTY (4) has been runner-up behind the top 2 picks in his last couple of starts and his overall form has been solid for some time. An extra 100 metres will suit him and he will be in the finish again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Jackemjames to win.
1	x1121	JACKEMJAMES COLIN HADDON 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Mrs N J Haddon Useful gelding. Last start won by 6 len at this track Rtg 56+ July 14 over 1300m defeating Archer County carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at this track Cl3 on June 22 over 1300m, 3 len behind Lucky Landing with 60kg at $6. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.	1 COLIN HADDON
2	33615	YARDSTICK TIMOTHY PIKE 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T C Pike At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 56+ on July 14 over 1300m, 12 len behind Jackemjames with 59kg at $3.50. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at this track Rtg 56+ June 22 over 1200m defeating Archer County carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.	2 NATASHA FAITHFULL
3	9x663	AMINIKII TOM PIKE 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ms L F Williams, Mrs N J Haddon, Mrs A J Carey & Miss R P David Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 56+ on July 14 over 1300m, 6 len behind Jackemjames with 59kg at $9.50. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track Rtg 68+ on June 22 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Espirito carrying 55kg at $26. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.	7 J KISSICK
4	41422	ARCHER COUNTY KEVIN MAHONEY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs A J Mahoney, D Edmonds & Mrs R Hamil Racing well. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 56+ on July 14 over 1300m, 6 len behind Jackemjames with 58.5kg at $3. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track Rtg 56+ on June 22 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Yardstick carrying 58kg at $3.80. Has been racing well. Top prospects.	6 AUSTIN GALATI
5	177x4	BARTIME BRETT POPE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG A Mihalopoulos Second run back. First-up after four months in a small field at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on July 27 over 1103m, 3.5 len behind De Lovely Lad carrying 59.5kg at $4. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Pinjarra Cl1 C&G on December 26 over 1200m, 11 len behind Magnum Class carrying 60kg at $13. Each way.	3 BEAUX BANOVIC-EDWARDS
6	x8353	HAWK A M KING 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG B J Hardie, K G Zaknich, Mrs R Nicholson & Ms C Godden Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Roebourne Cl3 on July 27 over 1205m, 1.3 len behind The Coolakin King carrying 57kg at $14. The start before that got back early 5th of 8 at this track Cl3 on June 22 over 1300m, 9 len behind Lucky Landing carrying 58kg at $21. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.	4 AVA CATARINO
7	9x235	MASTER BUDDHA KAYLA FARRELL 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Mrs K M Farrell Most recently 5th of 10 at Broome Rtg 58+ on July 26 over 1100m, 3 len behind Disco Donut carrying 54.5kg at $19. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Derby Rtg 48+ on July 20 over 1150m, 4.5 len behind Deep Point with 58kg at $5. Forward showing expected.	5 P FARRELL