Kalgoorlie   05 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TABTOUCH BETTER YOUR BET HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 28)   Rail: +5m Entire.  

Pearly Nuggett and Khalida to take it up. KHALIDA (4) has needed both of her starts back from a spell at Esperance. She has won 2 of her 3 starts third up in the past and has also won twice on this track. She drops 5kg from her last run and is ready to show her best form again. On top. MUNGO JERRY (1) is a locally trained gelding who saw his form taper off at Esperance this year after making a positive start to his prep. He has a terrific record on this circuit, and he can bounce back into the money here. LOVE DRUNK BABY (5) is a handy type who saves his best for his home track. He comes to hand quickly and with the advantage of the pole position, he can make his presence felt. Don't risk him. WESTERNIZE (2) has won 2 of his 5 starts on this track and was running on late at Esperance last time out after missing the kick early on. With an even beginning, he won't be far away. Include in all multiples. PEARLY NUGGETT (3) raced to keenly last start and raced greenly under pressure. She is better than that, so stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Khalida each way.
1 21708 MUNGO JERRY
R G BROWN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
T R Brown & O K Boodoo
Useful type. Most recently second last of 9 at Esperance Rtg 70+ on March 21 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Hilton carrying 59kg at $12. The race before that ran last of 11 at Esperance Esperance Spri on March 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind I Am Spartacus carrying 59kg at $8.50. Rates highly and can bounce back.
4
CHANEL COOPER
Red, Yellow Sun, Orange Sleeves, White Stars, Red Cap, White Stars
2 54927 WESTERNIZE
JOSH BROWN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss C Forder
Useful type. Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Scottish Laird carrying 58.5kg at $17. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 2 over 1400m, long-neck behind Habib with 58.5kg at $13. Rates highly and can play a major role.
5
A HEARN
Black, Red And White Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Striped Cap
3 x1308 PEARLY NUGGETT
HELEN HARDING
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
C A Harding & S N Lawrence
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Scottish Laird with 59.5kg at $4.20. Before that sat on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Esperance Esperance Spri on March 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind I Am Spartacus with 54kg at $2.50. Expected to improve sharply.
7
VICTORIA CORVER
Dark Blue, Orange Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves, Horseshoe Cap
4 46x09 KHALIDA
DAVID SMITH
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D A Smith, B Dowdle & T W Churstain
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 12 at Esperance Cl5 on March 2 over 1100m, 7 len behind First Law carrying 58kg at $6. Second-up second last of 10 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Scottish Laird with 59kg at $8. Can take this out.
6
KESHAW DHURUN
Dark Blue, White And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Striped Cap
5 7245x LOVE DRUNK BABY
PETER FERNIE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers)
Dual acceptor. Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at this track Reg Champ Heat November 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Eevalina with 57kg at $14. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at this track Rtg 70+ July 7 over 1100m, 4 len behind Talk It Up carrying 54.5kg at $13. Great chance.
1
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Red, Black Stripes, Lilac Sleeves And Cap
6 34773 NO MORE DUST
PAUL TAPPER
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss N Jordan & P D Tapper
Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 10 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 21 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Scottish Laird with 55kg at $26. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 2 over 1400m, 4 len behind Habib with 54kg at $19. Near miss last start. Has the ability and cannot be taken lightly.
3
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Band And Armbands, Pink Cap
7 00296 NODUSTONME
PAUL TAPPER
11YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P D Tapper, Miss N Jordan, EST J M Tapper & B D Tapper
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Scottish Laird carrying 58kg at $81. The race before that 9th of 11 at Esperance Esperance Spri on March 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind I Am Spartacus with 54kg at $101. Low on confidence and hard to recommend.
2
C NICOLL
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Band And Armbands, Pink Cap