Port Augusta   23 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Sterlows Steel Solutions Class Two Handicap 1396m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 20)   Rail: True.  

Pace only fair with Sweetwillhebe rolling to the lead ahead of Spectaur and Star Decorum. SWEETWILLHEBE (4) bounced back last start when only beaten a nose in third here last start. Draws well again and strips rock-hard fit, as he steps back slightly in trip. Can get the job done this time. FIRST MAID (2) was no match for a dominant winner here last time but still closed off nicely enough to grab fourth. Looks suited stepping up in trip. Rates highly and is a major threat. SPECTAUR (3) did enough to get the verdict here last start, arriving just in time to shed her maiden tag. Faces a stronger test but is open to improvement and can measure up. MY MATE COBBER (1) struggled in town last start but this is much easier. Claim helps. Keeping safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Slight lean to Sweetwillhebe.
1 49707 MY MATE COBBER
GARRET LYNCH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Racing Sales
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Nmw Bm70 on May 17 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Synchro carrying 51kg at $101. The race before that second last of 12 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on May 9 over 1564m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rippa Buddy with 60kg at $6.50. His best efforts stack up nicely so he deserves another chance.
7
BROOKE KING
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
2 17454 FIRST MAID
GARRET LYNCH
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Racing sales
Useful mare. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track Bm56 on May 11 over 1100m, 7 len behind Alpha Flight carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. Before that 5th of 11 at Balaklava Bm58 on April 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sharendipity carrying 58kg at $19. Can atone.
3
SAIRYN FAWKE
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
3 7x081 SPECTAUR
DAVID HALLIDAY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
M F Mace & Mrs J R Mace, Miss K.J. Halliday & Mr E O'Brien
At the latest run won by a nose at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 11 over 1200m defeating Hebrings Cash with 53kg at $13. The start before that sat on the pace before fading second last of 9 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind I Am A Fine Line with 54kg at $101. Definitely worth including.
2
ISAAC SIT
Royal Blue, Orange Armbands, Yellow Cap
4 00373 SWEETWILLHEBE
KYLIE MCKERLIE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
R A Giles, Mrs K L Giles, D Francis, M Francis, M Bakker, Mrs L D Bakker, J A Giles, M Tonkin, L Jones, B T Giles, C O Giles, Miss T Francis, Miss T Francis, J Francis & C Francis
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track 0-54 on May 11 over 1498m, nose behind Shadow Express carrying 57kg at $3.60. The run before that 7th of 10 at Clare 0-58 on April 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sumambistarr with 57.5kg at $8.50. Making headway. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
4
DYLAN CABOCHE
White, Rainbow Vee, Rainbow Armbands, Rainbow Hooped Cap
5 8900x HONDURAS
BRENDON DAVIS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mr J A Disseldorp, Mr M L Hotstone
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-56 February 5 over 1800m, 13 len behind Laybuy with 54.5kg at $101. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Balaklava 0-56 December 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bangerang Redback carrying 57kg at $41. Might be better off following this outing.
6
MARGARET COLLETT
Black, Cerise Lightning Bolt
6 47x99 STAR DECORUM
DARREN & AIMEE MAGRO
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D E Magro, M J Trimboli, J Lund, J H Edwards, Mrs B G Edwards, S J H Edwards, Ohana (Mgr: Mrs S M Turnbull), A B Prior, Ms A J Dawson, M D Burt, M R Dean, Spicy Neigh Neighs (Mgr: J F Duggan), S J Horsburgh, S M Wilson, A Andermahr, V Violi, Mrs E A Violi, Mrs M J Male, M J Gameau & Mrs C D Crafter
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 11 at Clare Bm54 on April 19 over 1100m, 9 len behind Intacto with 55kg at $15. Second-up 9th of 11 at this track 0-54 on May 11 over 1200m, 16 len behind Dylan's Lad with 54kg at $19. Prefer to see her back in form.
5
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves, Black And Orange Quartered Cap
7 09294 INNER SANCTUM
DANNY PENNA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, K J Penna & J S Penna
Last start 4th of 11 at this track 0-54 on May 11 over 1200m, 11 len behind Dylan's Lad carrying 52.5kg at $71. The race before that ran last of 9 at Bordertown Bm66 on May 2 over 1100m, 7 len behind Miss Kermie with 52kg at $101. Can't have on recent performances.
1
JADE DOYLE
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves