Roebourne   08 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

HULA BAR HANDICAP 1103m

Track: GOOD     Rail: True.  

Matsoka and Prinsessa Anja to take it up. MATSOKA (2) was an easy maiden winner here in her penultimate start when making all the running over 1103m and then stepped up to 1200m at Port Hedland last week and faded sharply when headed early in the home straight, finishing third that day. She drops back in trip, and also has the benefit of a 4kg claim, which will make her hard to peg back in this. KIA ORA TATOU (1) ran on stoutly to finish second in his first start for a new trainer here 2 weeks ago. He slides down in class here, and with the aid of a 3kg claim, he will carry a kilo less than last time. He is good enough to go one better. SHE IS GOD (3) has turned a corner with her form since dropping back to this company. She won her maiden by over 4 lengths at Port Hedland in her penultimate start and then was beaten by a short-head there last week. Go again. HOOCHIE GUCCI (5) has yet to show up for a new trainer in 3 starts this prep. He is better than that and is worth one more chance. PRINSESSA ANJA (6) Each way value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Matsoka to win.
1 438x2 KIA ORA TATOU
DEAN COCIVERA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P J Oliver
Second run back. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Cl3 on May 25 over 1205m, 0.9 len behind Mrs Kangaroo with 58kg at $12. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Mt Barker Rtg 58+ on January 19 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Frantic War with 55kg at $9.50. Sure to be right there at the business end.
7
SHARNI WEBSTER
Dark Blue, White Diamonds, Gold Collar And Cuffs, Quartered Cap
2 5x313 MATSOKA
LEIGH MURRAY
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
L Murray
Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Port Hedland Cl1 on June 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Warby Ranges with 60kg at $6.50. The race before that won by 3 len at this track Mdn May 25 over 1103m defeating Ricco D'oro with 53.5kg at $1.75. Hard to beat.
3
BAILEY WEBSTER
Green And Orange Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
3 x9812 SHE IS GOD
TOM PIKE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
T N Pike & Ms L F Williams
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Port Hedland Cl1 on June 1 over 1200m, head behind Warby Ranges with 58kg at $3.10. Before that won by 4.5 len at Port Hedland Mdn May 10 over 1200m defeating Brazilian Belle with 56kg at $2.80. Promising effort last time out. Can figure in the outcome again.
1
ROSIE MAHONY
Red, White Stars, Dark Blue Armbands, Red Cap
4 5512x GINGER JIVE
JACKIE SCOTT
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Ms J Scott
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Carnarvon Cl1 July 5 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Dragonflies carrying 58kg at $13. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Geraldton Mdn February 12 2024 over 1213m, 5 len behind Queen's Sacrifice carrying 56kg at $61. Prefer to see how she returns.
5
MS P EDWARDS
Red, Light Blue Hoops
5 9x466 HOOCHIE GUCCI
TOM PIKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T N Pike & Ms L F Williams
Last start second last of 7 at Port Hedland Cl1 on June 1 over 1200m, 12 len behind Warby Ranges carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track Cl3 on May 25 over 1205m, 5.5 len behind Mrs Kangaroo with 56kg at $17. Has ability and is expected to do much better.
4
KATE PATEMAN
Red, White Stars, Dark Blue Armbands, Red Cap
6 46433 PRINSESSA ANJA
MALCOLM MACKENZIE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M T Mackenzie
Racing well. Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track Cl1 on May 25 over 1406m, 8 len behind Warby Ranges carrying 57kg at $3.50. Before that 3rd in a small field at Port Hedland Cl1 on May 10 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Vernacular with 57kg at $6. Rates highly in this field and deserves another chance.
2
JESSICA GRAY
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Horse Head, Horseshoe Sleeves And Cap
7 400x7 FINE LINE
MALCOLM MACKENZIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J A Hoskins, R J Hoskins, P A Hayward, W Watters, I Purvis, C Bevan, L Anderson & L C J Cox
Second run back. First-up after three months sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Port Hedland Cl1 on June 1 over 1200m, 13 len behind Warby Ranges with 55kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Geraldton Cl2 on November 5 over 1113m, 5.5 len behind Stevie's May with 52.5kg at $17. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
6
NATIKA RIORDAN
Green
8 365x7 HOT NOVA
KEVIN MAHONEY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs A J Mahoney
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 8 at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ on May 17 over 1000m, 5 len behind And Then What with 55.5kg at $12. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly on June 26 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Jokers Grin carrying 55kg at $26. Rates highly and should improve.
5
KRISTY BENNETT
Red And Black Halves, Red Cap