Broome   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

THE MANGROVE HOTEL HANDICAP 1615m

Track: Good     Rail: True.  

Advanced should find the front with Starring Knight and Staaden on his heels. Cracking race with half a dozen genuine hopes and potentially a hot tempo. HAFEY (8) worked home very well at Northam to finish 3 len off the winner, and lobs in an easier looking race today. Stick with. STARRING KNIGHT (1) won well last time after a positive ride in similar at this track and can make it repeat wins in this. ADVANCED (2) ran out of juice at Pinjarra last time but looks better placed here and can make his presence felt. RED REBEL (4) likes it here and brings each-way claims again. STRIKING FELLA (7) has been freshened and seemingly never runs a bad one. Could win this one without surprising either. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tricky race, but going the way of Hafey.
1 x2441 STARRING KNIGHT
PETER BAMFORD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B J Maher
Form hard to fault. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at this track Rtg 70+ June 29 over 1435m defeating Rogues Point carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 70+ on June 14 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Rogues Point carrying 59kg at $6. Can make it two wins in a row.
2
JESSICA GRAY
Black, Dark Blue Yoke And Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 x7006 ADVANCED
KAYLA FARRELL
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K M Farrell, J M Thompson, D S Frazer & R J Steele
Last start faded in the straight 6th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl5 on June 19 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind My Idol carrying 60kg at $14. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 15 at Pinjarra Scarpside Rtg 66+ on May 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Dun With The Blues with 58kg at $31. Much better placed now and warrants plenty of respect.
7
P FARRELL
Grey, Black Jumping Barramundi, Red And Black Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
3 65x6x STAADEN
ROBERT GULBERTI
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs R Gulberti, L J Phillipson, Simmons, D Kemp, P A Meecham, K M Norton, Ms B M Lukin, C Wilkinson, J R Elliott, J A J Simmons, J P Beissel & M K Sharpe
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 6th of 11 at Belmont Park 0Mwly on August 10 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind MacCiateau with 57.5kg at $26. First up last campaign 6th of 10 at Belmont Park 0Mwly on January 3 2024 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Without Reg with 57kg at $41. Runner-up in a Lark Hill trial over 1100m on June 16. Prefer for the place here.
4
ROSIE MAHONY
Dark Blue, Green Stripes And Cap
4 x5256 RED REBEL
DARRYN PATEMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms A M McPherson & Ms E Wilcox
Last start 6th of 8 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Choixway carrying 60kg at $5. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track Rtg 70+ on June 14 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Rogues Point with 58.5kg at $4.80. Always an each-way player this track.
1
BONNIE PALISE
Lime Green, Hot Pink Diagonal Stripes And Sleeves, Lime Green V, Hot Pink Checked Cap
5 21x75 GAMBLER'S GOLD
DARRYN PATEMAN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
D R Pateman, Ms A M McPherson, Ms J Salt, L D Whiteford, Mrs F M Brockman, E W Brockman & P G Cribb
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 8 at this track Rtg 70+ on June 14 over 1300m, 6 len behind Rogues Point with 53kg at $18. Second run from a spell second last in a small field at this track Rtg 70+ on June 29 over 1435m, 4 len behind Starring Knight carrying 57kg at $4.80. Fitter again but suspect he needs to find a few more lengths.
6
MS KYRA YUILL
Lime Green, White Striped Sleeves, White Cap
6 x4634 FIND YOUR MAN
MICHAEL BALL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M R J Ball & Mrs N C Ball
Most recently 4th in a small field at this track Rtg 70+ on June 29 over 1435m, 2.25 len behind Starring Knight with 56kg at $9. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 70+ on June 14 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Rogues Point carrying 56.5kg at $19. Harder today, and others look more likely.
8
M HEAGNEY
Gold, Green Spots And Sleeves, Gold Cap
7 12172 STRIKING FELLA
PETER BAMFORD
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
W E Skuthorp
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Port Hedland Rtg 56+ on June 1 over 1600m, long-neck behind Zadar Rock with 59.5kg at $5.50. Before that 7th of 12 at Ascot 0Mwly on May 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Black For Cash carrying 55.5kg at $15. Major player again today.
3
KRISTY BENNETT
Red, White Maple Leaf
8 4x504 HAFEY
DARRYN PATEMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), W J Beament, K Hassan, B Thorneloe, A P Newman, P W Van Der Zanden, D B Fewster, N C Ebbs, Stormy Knights Racing (Mgr: M D Waters), J D Rae, A1 Racing (Mgr: T Urquhart), APJ (Mgr: P J Riky), Brady Street (Mgr: R P Gartrell), L G Torpy & R J Wade
Last start made ground from midfield; 4th of 16 at Northam 0Mwly on June 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Platinum Shot with 57kg at $15. The race before that 11th of 14 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Chollima with 57kg at $101. Making headway. Ultra consistent and will take plenty of beating.
5
KATE PATEMAN
Green, Brown Crossed Sashes, Gold Armbands And Cap