Port Hedland   03 Aug 2025
 
GOING: F

HEDLAND HOTEL HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Fast     Rail: True.  

Simply Rosso and Shooting Kontiki should set a strong gallop. INCANDESCENT LADY (5) is hard to knock on recent form, just missing here two back but scoring a big win at Roebourne last start. The draw could be the issue, though the claim of Nettle is a big help and she may have the speed to cross from the deep. Looks the one to beat. STAR POWER (9) resumes from a short break after a disappointing performance at Belmont most recently. She's since moved to the Pike stable and she'll no doubt find this easier than what she's been racing in. Yuill's booking is key and she can turn her form right around in this suitable assignment. SIMPLY ROSSO (1) will need to carry the big weight, but just missed under similar conditions two starts ago at this track. Should be prominent in the run and can give a bold sight. SHOOTING KONTIKI (2) finished behind Incandescent Lady but did beat her two starts back. Has to be included with those formlines. SUGGESTED PLAY: Incandescent Lady on top.
1 41324 SIMPLY ROSSO
TIMOTHY PIKE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 64.0KG
T C Pike & Miss R David
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th in a small field at Roebourne Settler Spr 67+ on July 26 over 1205m, 5.5 len behind The Coolakin King with 57kg at $5. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at this track Rtg 56+ on July 13 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Royalzel with 60kg at $4.80. Capable of sharp improvement.
4
SHARNI WEBSTER
Royal Blue, White P And Horse Head, White Armbands, White Stars On Cap
2 51312 SHOOTING KONTIKI
TOM PIKE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms A J Carey
Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on July 26 over 1103m, 3.5 len behind Incandescent Lady with 57.5kg at $8. Before that won by 0.7 len at this track Rtg 56+ July 13 over 1300m defeating Incandescent Lady carrying 59kg at $7.50. Should be thereabouts.
5
ROSIE MAHONY
Red, White Stars, Dark Blue Armbands, Red Cap
3 76261 MAKE MINE SUPER
KEVIN MAHONEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P R Douglas, C J Mckenzie, W T Mckenzie & J G Gilmore
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Roebourne Cl3 July 26 over 1205m defeating Torqued Up with 58.5kg at $15. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track Rtg 68+ on July 13 over 1300m, 7 len behind Border Control with 56kg at $12. Tested under these conditions.
7
NATIKA RIORDAN
Red And Black Halves, Red Cap
4 x8705 REQUISITION
BRETT POPE
11YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
B E Pope, Mrs M R Bowden, P N Durtanovich & M G Bowden
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Carnarvon Rtg 54+ on July 20 over 1000m, 3 len behind Wise Words with 59kg at $4.40. The start before that 11th of 13 at Pinjarra Scarpside Westspeed Plat on June 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind History Won't Care with 54kg at $151. Strong contender on his best form.
1
AUSTIN GALATI
Green, Black Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
5 88121 INCANDESCENT LADY
RYAN HILL
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
J W Cane, Mrs S P Cane, J S Cane & S J Cane
Racing well recently. Most recently scored a big 3.5 len win at Roebourne Rtg 56+ July 26 over 1103m defeating Shooting Kontiki carrying 52kg at $3.30. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Rtg 56+ on July 13 over 1300m, 0.7 len behind Shooting Kontiki with 52kg at $5.50. Backs up quickly and is expected to run well again.
8
HOLLY NOTTLE
Dark Blue, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
6 32768 JUSTHANDY
MALCOLM MACKENZIE
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M T Mackenzie
Last start second last of 9 at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on July 26 over 1406m, 12 len behind Schnoots with 52kg at $31. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track Rtg 56+ on July 13 over 1300m, 8 len behind Royalzel carrying 51kg at $10. Disappointing of late and others rate better.
7
ELISHA WHITTINGTON
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Horse Head, Horseshoe Sleeves And Cap
7 36520 PRINSESSA ANJA
MALCOLM MACKENZIE
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M T Mackenzie
Most recently ran last of 10 at Roebourne Cl3 on July 26 over 1205m, 8 len behind Make Mine Super with 51kg at $10. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on July 13 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Kia Ora Tatou carrying 51kg at $10. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
2
NATIKA RIORDAN
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Horse Head, Horseshoe Sleeves And Cap
8 74954 SPEEDY NOVA
BRETT POPE
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
B E Pope
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Carnarvon Rtg 54+ on July 20 over 1000m, 2 len behind Wise Words carrying 55kg at $10. The race before that 5th of 7 at Bunbury Cl1 on July 6 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Top Of The Walk carrying 51.5kg at $26. One of the chances.
3
KRISTY BENNETT
Green, Black Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
9 6660x STAR POWER
TOM PIKE
6YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
T N Pike & Ms L F Williams
Mare back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Belmont Park 0Mwly May 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Cherry Can Run carrying 54kg at $26. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Ascot Westspeed 0Mwly January 4 over 1200m, 3 len behind Rocket Juice carrying 53.5kg at $14. Winning hope.
6
MS KYRA YUILL
Red, White Stars, Dark Blue Armbands, Red Cap