Kalgoorlie   10 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

KAMBALDA FOOTBALL CLUB HANDICAP 1760m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: +7m Entire.  

Moderate tempo with Elsueno leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. AMERICAN THIGHS (3) bounced back to form last start at this track with a 1.6L defeat over 1400m. Up to 1760m now is an interesting move, though there doesn't appear to be any reason why she won't run the extra trip out. Nicely placed and can land the knockout blow. RELIABLE IMAGE (4) settled back but ran over the top to score over 1642m here two back but disappointed last start s the race favourite. Up in trip now looks ideal and she may be able to settle a touch closer from an inside barrier. Plenty of gear changes coming into this can see her bounce back. ELSUENO (5) hasn't been far away in recent performances, leading his past couple and going under narrowly. He was good over the mile here two back and if he's able to dictate from the front, he'll be tough to run down. GONDRINKIN (2) just missed last start when flashing late and draws a better gate this time. Can go one better this time. SABINO (8) bounced back to form last start and can be right in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: American Thighs goes on top.
1 035x5 ABSOLUTE PLUM
PETER FERNIE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
A M Inglis
Second run back. First-up after 11 months 5th of 7 at this track Cl1 on August 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Brulante with 59.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn on July 14 2024 over 1400m, slow going nose behind Edward's Choice with 58kg at $5.50. He is capable of testing this field.
10
J AZZOPARDI
Yellow, Black Star, Black And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Black Stars
2 81972 GONDRINKIN
ASHLEY MALEY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
A W Maley, R M Croucher, D J Croucher, V Tarzia & B T Shields
At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track Rtg 64+ on July 27 over 1760m, 1.4 len behind Decoration with 54kg at $31. The run before that got back early 7th of 10 at Bunbury All Weather Cl3 on July 17 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Why Me carrying 55.5kg at $13. Winning chance on his latest performance.
3
KESHAW DHURUN
White, Green Collar, Green And Red Spot And Armbands, Green And White Cap
3 65203 AMERICAN THIGHS
PETER FERNIE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
A M Inglis
Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at this track Cl1 on August 3 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Brulante carrying 59kg at $3.90. Before that 10th of 14 at this track Rtg 58+ on July 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind The Jester's Son carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Working up to a win. Knocking on the door and can land the knockout blow this time.
7
HOLLY NOTTLE
Yellow, Black Star, Black And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Black Stars
4 x6310 RELIABLE IMAGE
PETER FERNIE
5YO  GREY  MARE 59.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters)
Most recently 10th of 14 at this track Cl2 on July 13 over 1600m, 5 len behind Sunny Times carrying 57kg at $4.40. The run before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Mdn June 29 over 1642m defeating Line Of Thought carrying 56kg at $1.85. Can return to winning ways this time.
1
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Yellow, Black Star, Black And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Black Stars
5 02322 ELSUENO
BRETT DRURY
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
A G Smith, Miss H A Palmer, Mrs H M Palmer, S G Palmer, C G A S M Racing (Mgr: G Callegari), C R Hotker, P D Ashworth, D H Carruthers & G J Aitken
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track Cl1 on August 3 over 1400m, slow going head behind Brulante with 57.5kg at $4.80. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 14 at this track Cl2 on July 13 over 1600m, 2 len behind Sunny Times with 52.5kg at $11. Went close last time. Right on the cusp and can strike this time.
6
A HEARN
White, Black Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Black Cap
6 6x754 NADELL
HELEN HARDING
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss I Ferguson & Miss Y Elberink
At the latest run 4th of 15 at this track Cl2 on July 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind On Just Terms with 56.5kg at $101. The run before that 5th of 14 at this track Cl2 on July 13 over 1600m, 3 len behind Sunny Times carrying 54kg at $31. Looks tested in this line-up.
2
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Gold, Green Band And Armbands, Gold Cap
7 x9560 STYLE DIVA
PETER FERNIE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters)
Last start 10th of 14 at this track Rtg 64+ on July 27 over 1760m, 5.5 len behind Decoration carrying 55kg at $91. The race before that 6th of 14 at this track Cl2 on July 13 over 1600m, 4 len behind Sunny Times carrying 56.5kg at $31. Difficult to recommend.
8
JEFFERSON TSANG
Yellow, Black Star, Black And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Black Stars
8 22003 SABINO
BROCK LEWTHWAITE
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
D S Martin, D A Norrish, T W Churstain, G J Docherty, S D Martin, The M M M Board (Mgr: S Harvey), R J Simunov, M R Payne, Miss S L Mullan, T F Percy, Ms J M P Byrne, G Rawlinson, P A Sherlock & B M W Lewthwaite
Dual acceptor. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track Cl2 on August 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; head behind Odin Omen with 54.5kg at $21. Before that ran last of 15 at this track Cl2 on July 27 over 1400m, 15 len behind On Just Terms carrying 55.5kg at $41. Bounced back last start and can go on with the job.
5
C NICOLL
Pink And Yellow Hoops, Dark Blue Sleeves With Yellow Armbands, Pink And Yellow Hooped Cap
9 02839 PRAY FOR LUCY
HELEN HARDING
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
S J Wolfe, A N Smith & Boy's Business (Mgr: G P Manley)
Most recently got back early 9th of 15 at this track Cl2 on July 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind On Just Terms with 55kg at $17. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track Cl2 on July 13 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Sunny Times carrying 55kg at $31. Impossible to entertain on recent form.
9
T TURNER
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Whip, Quartered Cap
10 80656 HIGH PRECISION
BROCK LEWTHWAITE
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
B M W Lewthwaite
Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 7 at this track Cl1 on August 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Brulante carrying 54.5kg at $15. Before that from last on the turn 5th of 7 at this track Cl1 on July 27 over 1100m, 2 len behind Diego Dynamite carrying 54kg at $31. Looking elsewhere.
4
NATIKA RIORDAN
Orange With White Peace Symbol