Carnarvon   01 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

RAY WHITE CARNARVON HANDICAP 1600m

Track: GOOD     Rail: True.  

Kunapipi has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. DREAM ILLUSION (1) has been improving with every run recently and only jut missed when out to 1400m last start at this track. He'll need a touch of luck from the gate, but the rise to the mile doesn't look an issue and the 3kg claim helps. Looks the one to beat. KUNAPIPI (4) got the job done two back before a 3.4L defeat at this track last start 21 days ago. Now out to the mile for the third time, but she maps to get her chance with Galati hopping in the saddle. Can make her presence felt. LONG WAIT (8) is hard to knock on recent form and was a touch disappointing as the race favourite last start at this track. Her prior form stacks up well and a return to that level would see her in the finish. SWEET EYES (5) was too good here last start to break her maiden and there's no reason why she can't go on with the job. JIDDO (2) wasn't beaten far first-up and can improve with that run under his belt. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dream Illusion gets the nod.
1 13244 DREAM ILLUSION
PETER J DALY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
A Kuzmicich, G Kuzmicich, M Andreoli, K Andreoli & P C Byron
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 11 at this track Cl1 on July 20 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Awesome Lily carrying 60kg at $3.20. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track Cl1 on June 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Torqued Up with 60kg at $2.10. Shapes as a key runner.
9
HOLLY NOTTLE
Lime Green, Black Maltese Cross And Cap
2 904x5 JIDDO
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
D P Hammarquist
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at this track Cl1 on July 20 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Awesome Lily carrying 59kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Bunbury Cl1 on November 14 over 1675m, 1.4 len behind Lethal Weapon with 60kg at $10. Expect he will go on with the job.
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NATASHA FAITHFULL
Red, Yellow Chevrons, White Sleeves And Cap
3 3544q MATSOKA
LEIGH MURRAY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
L Murray
Last start was disqualified from his Roebourne race Cl1 July 26 over 1406m. The race before that 4th of 9 at Port Hedland Cl1 on July 13 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Kia Ora Tatou with 56kg at $10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
SHARNI WEBSTER
Green And Orange Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
4 30714 KUNAPIPI
PETER J DALY
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 58.0KG
P J Bruce, P J Daly, G G Highway, Ms N Crossley, Miss N Fredman, Ms N T Collins & Miss T M Daly
Racing well recently. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track Cl3 on July 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Western Impact carrying 57kg at $7. The race before that won by 1.75 len at this track Mdn June 27 over 1400m defeating Casino Royale carrying 56kg at $4.60. Rates highly. Expected to be in the finish.
2
AUSTIN GALATI
Black, White V, Black And Turquoise Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 36491 SWEET EYES
ZACH TYLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs T M Cosgrove & R M Cosgrove
Most recently won by 0.7 len at this track Mdn July 11 over 1600m defeating Puddin 'N' Pie with 56kg at $14. The race before that second last of 10 at this track Mdn on June 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kunapipi with 56kg at $10. Found form and should be thereabouts again.
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C NICOLL
White, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
6 x5553 IMAGE OF PRO
RAY MALPASS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
N D Irvine
Last start 3rd of 11 at this track Cl1 on July 20 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Awesome Lily carrying 53.5kg at $18. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on June 28 over 1611m, 2.5 len behind Urban Warrior with 51kg at $7. Among the better chances.
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TIANA MURRAY
Pink And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Yellow Cap
7 09683 JET POWER
PETER MOSES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
S C Germana
Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn on July 11 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Sweet Eyes carrying 56kg at $31. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 56+ on June 13 over 1600m, 15 len behind Ironclad Boy with 55.5kg at $101. Finds a few better today. Fair effort on that occasion but this looks beyond his reach.
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DAMIEN BOUTET
Yellow, Lilac Hoops And Cap
8 33734 LONG WAIT
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
6YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
R S Shires & R L Guidera
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track Mdn on July 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sweet Eyes with 53kg at $3.10. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn on June 27 over 1400m, 2 len behind Kunapipi carrying 52kg at $5.50. Can atone.
5
AVA CATARINO
Pink, Black Sleeves, White Armbands, Black Cap, Pink Diamonds
9 39559 ROSA BALLERINA
RAY MALPASS
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R J Malpass, G E Walker, T G Reeve & Mrs R Talor
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track Cl1 on July 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Awesome Lily with 52kg at $8. Before that 5th of 9 at this track Cl3 on July 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Western Impact with 53kg at $16. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.
3
KATE PATEMAN
Pink And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Yellow Cap
10 2x366 RUN TEDDY RUN
JACKIE SCOTT
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J Scott
At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 6th of 11 at this track Cl1 on July 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Awesome Lily carrying 56kg at $21. The race before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at this track Cl3 on July 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Western Impact carrying 53kg at $18. Looking to others.
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NATIKA RIORDAN
Red, Light Blue Hoops