Geraldton   14 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

VALE TREVOR KNIGHT HANDICAP 1623m

Track: GOOD3   Clear (Max: 30)   Rail: +5m entire.  

A keen contest with Be My Belle and Crystal Rose leading from Truly Gallant. BE MY BELLE (3) missed as favourite over this course and distance last time out when jumping the race favourite. Her win here two back was very strong here again and Yuill remains in the saddle. Trending the right way and strikes another very winnable event. TRULY GALLANT (1) dropped back to 1213m last time out and never looked likely, though his run here two back was very impressive. Back up to the mile today is a big tick and the winkers go on too. Drawn awkward but he has the upside to feature in the finish. BEST RESULT (5) never really looked likely here last start after a good win two back. Can return to form. DAIYAMONDO (8) can improve now third-up into the campaign. SUGGESTED PLAY: Be My Belle can go one better.
1 1226 TRULY GALLANT
RON COWL (JNR)
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B D Renner, J G Fitzgerald, R K Cowl (Jnr), B W Renner, Ms S K Gale, C H Dymond, S J White, L Oakes & W Apollos
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track Cl1 on December 6 over 1213m, 4 len behind In Situ with 61kg at $8. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track Cl1 on November 16 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Be My Belle with 60.5kg at $1.95. Can improve sharply stepping back out to a more suitable distance.
8
HOLLY NOTTLE
Dark Blue, Yellow Sleeves, Dark Blue Cap
2 100x8 JIDDO
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
D P Hammarquist
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at this track Cl2 on December 6 over 1413m, 4.5 len behind Scurgeofthewest carrying 58kg at $41. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Carnarvon Cl1 on August 1 over 1600m, long-neck behind Dream Illusion with 59kg at $2.80. Needs to find a few lengths to trouble the top handful.
5
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Red, Yellow Chevrons, White Sleeves And Cap
3 0x912 BE MY BELLE
SEAN RAINS
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B Dowdle & C B Ellery
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track Cl2 on November 26 over 1609m, 0.7 len behind Yallingup Girl with 57kg at $3.30. The start before that favourite; won by 0.6 len at this track Cl1 November 16 over 1600m defeating Truly Gallant with 56.5kg at $11. Went close last time. Just missed last start and can return to winning ways.
2
MS KYRA YUILL
White, Royal Blue Diabolo, Hooped Sleeves
4 89580 BLACK SANDS
KEVIN BACKSHALL
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs H M Backshall, K R Backshall, J O Backshall, Mrs J M Backshall & Mrs N M Sellars
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track Cl2 on December 6 over 1413m, 5 len behind Scurgeofthewest carrying 58.5kg at $41. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track Cl2 on November 26 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Yallingup Girl carrying 58.5kg at $21. Likely to find this out of reach.
4
JOSEPH SEE
White, Green Unicorn, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 x3415 BEST RESULT
GARRY DELANE
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
G B Delane, B E Rewell & J P Strano
At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track Cl1 on November 16 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Be My Belle with 58kg at $8. The start before that won by 0.9 len at this track Mdn November 4 over 1628m defeating Cantilever carrying 54kg at $8.50. Better than she showed last start and can bounce back.
3
AMY JO HAYES
Maroon, Grey Band And Cap
6 84890 TIGER LINE
JULIA MARTIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P M Maver, Mrs J C Martin, SW Martin, Miss L Barndon, G J Mckenna, B R Smith, B Smith, S T Mcpherson, P Mullooly & Miss H Smith
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on December 6 over 1619m, 12 len behind Sanabeau with 51kg at $31. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track Cl2 on November 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Battle On Battler carrying 57.5kg at $31. Not likely to threaten.
1
CHANEL COOPER
Gold, Green Diamond, Diamond Stripe Sleeves, Grey Collar And Cuffs, Diamonds Cap
7 18x0x CRYSTAL ROSE
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
J D Mitchell, K J Hagan & W J Pilkington
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation sat on the pace before fading to run last of 10 at this track Cl1 on March 20 over 1417m, 11 len behind I'm On carrying 58kg at $17. When resuming last campaign 4th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on August 1 2024 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Ishkur carrying 56kg at $26. Prefer others.
6
AUSTIN GALATI
Red Tartan, Green Sleeves
8 24x99 DAIYAMONDO
TONY SCALLY
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A P Scally, P D Dix, A W Mckay, K Parker, Ms C A Poulsen, C J Keeffe, G J Keeffe & Miss E L Scally
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 13 at this track Cl2 on November 16 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind De Grandhomme carrying 58kg at $26. Last start second last of 10 at this track Cl2 on November 26 over 1609m, 6 len behind Yallingup Girl with 57kg at $12. Expecting a much better performance.
7
T TURNER
Green, Red Hoops And Sleeves, Red Cap
9 90344 BLITZ
PETER MOSES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R F Weightman & Mrs S L Weightman
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track Cl2 on December 6 over 1413m, 1.5 len behind Scurgeofthewest carrying 56.5kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track Cl2 on November 26 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Yallingup Girl carrying 56.5kg at $16. Watch for him flying home late in the race.
10
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Yellow, Lilac Hoops And Cap
10 90x80 DESERT SLEEVE
GARRY DELANE
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
G B Delane, Miss S McGowan, E J Lesniak & P Elmer
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 9 at this track Cl2 on November 26 over 1107m, 4 len behind Southland with 55kg at $31. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at this track Cl2 on December 6 over 1413m, 5 len behind Scurgeofthewest carrying 53kg at $26. Finds a nice race and can improve without surprising.
9
Maroon, Grey Band And Cap
11 8x976 BANKROLL
BRAD SEINOR
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs A T Seinor, B S Seinor, M Buhlmann & Mrs L Buhlmann
Last start 6th of 12 at Bunbury Cl1 on December 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind God's Grin carrying 54kg at $31. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Bunbury Cl1 on November 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Return Of The Mach carrying 55kg at $41. Nice draw but others preferred.
3
Maroon, Black Collar, Black And White Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
12 x0888 WHO BE WHATEE
GARRY DELANE
6YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
G B Delane
Last start second last of 9 at this track Rtg 68+ on November 26 over 1407m, 8 len behind Divine Inanna carrying 55kg at $101. Before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track Cl2 on November 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Battle On Battler with 54kg at $101. Finds a few better today. Prepared to leave alone today.
4
Maroon, Grey Band And Cap