GLOUCESTER PARK   19 Dec 2025
 
GOING:

BOOK YOUR NYE PARTY AT GLOUCESTER PARK MS PACE 2130m

Track: GOOD      

ROLLING FIRE (1) overcame a second row draw when he dug deep to find winning form at this circuit and distance last week. He'll be at peak fitness fourth up and the ace draw gives him the chance to deliver again. GOLDEN LODE (6) was very brave when fourth from the back line in last week's WA Cup. Had overcome tricky draws to win his previous two outings at this circuit and distance. Hard to knock that form so he looks a big danger. BETTER ECLIPSE (2) was far from disgraced when midfield in last week's WA Cup and draws to be competitive. GEE HEZA SPORT (8) draws deep but a repeat of his placing to subsequent WA Cup winner Minstrel in the JP Stratton Cup here two back would stack up strongly.
1 2x501 ROLLING FIRE
JUSTIN PRENTICE
5YO  BAY  GELDING
M T Radley, The Running Camel Pty Ltd (Mgr: R B Gartrell), G A Mortimer, R Sargent, J P Burt, R Fitzgerald, Walk Proud Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Crocker)
Last start won by a head (Sr3) at this track (2:32.90) beating Sorridere in No NR on December 12 at $9. Gets the ace draw and looks a top chance.
Fr1
T C WHEELER
RED, DARK BLUE YOKE & BRACES WITH RED HORSESHOES, RED SLEEVES WITH DARK BLUE CUFFS
2 x8057 BETTER ECLIPSE
GARY HALL JNR
7YO  BROWN  GELDING
A Bajada
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2536m at this track beaten 11 m by Minstrel (3:00.30) in G1 No NR on December 12 at $26. The run before 5th (Sr1) over 2130m at this track, beaten 20 m by Magnificent Storm (2:30.40) in G3 No NR on December 5 at $23. Should be at peak fitness now and gets a nice draw.
Fr2
G E HALL JNR
BLUE, GOLD HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES WITH BLUE STARS
3 02366 CORDERO
TREVOR WRIGHT
9YO  BAY  GELDING
T P Wright
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 2130m at this track, beaten 9 m by Rockandrollartist (2:33.40) in NR 70 to 97 on December 12 at $20. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 2130m at this track beaten 7 m by The Iron Duke (2:35.50) in NR 70 to 97 on December 5 at $34. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Fr3
C D VOAK
MAROON, WHITE STRIPES & ARMBANDS
4 59009 BLITZEMBYE
MIKE REED
7YO  BAY  GELDING
Swandoo Harness Racing Pty Ltd Syndicate (Mgr: J R Giumelli)
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr8) over 2130m at this track, beaten 16 m by Rockandrollartist (2:33.40) in NR 70 to 97 on December 12 at $16. Before that 11th (Fr1) over 2130m after showing early speed at this track beaten 13 m by Golden Lode (2:33.00) in NR 85 or better on November 28 at $12. Others read better. Not here.
Fr4
E J SUVALJKO
BLUE, WHITE SASH, RED SLEEVES
5 540x0 HOPPYS WAY
MIKE REED
6YO  BROWN  HORSE
Swandoo Harness Racing Pty Ltd Syndicate (Mgr: J R Giumelli)
Began his campaign last start running 12th (Fr1) over 2130m after showing early pace at this track beaten 19 m by Rolling Fire (2:32.90) in No NR on December 12 at $14. Not this time.
Fr5
S J SUVALJKO
RED, WHITE SASH, BLUE SLEEVES
6 04114 GOLDEN LODE
G BOND & S BOND
4YO  BAY  HORSE
Team Bond Pty Ltd (Mgr: G F J Bond)
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2536m at this track beaten 7 m by Minstrel (3:00.30) in G1 No NR on December 12 at $51. Two runs back won by 1.75 m when driven back in the field, (Fr9) held up early, at this track (2:33.00) beating Star Casino in NR 85 or better on November 28 at $4.20. Very good in the WA Cup last week and won twice in a row prior so is going very well.
Fr6
D M ROBERTS
BLUE, PINK CIRCLE
7 8560x TALKS UP A STORM
MURRAY LINDAU
7YO  BAY  GELDING
C D McNaughton, Estate of S F Lindau
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2130m at this track, beaten 10 m by Tenzing Bromac (2:32.60) in No NR on March 21 at $41. Prefer to see.
Fr7
M K BROWN
RED, BLACK & WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES
8 26230 GEE HEZA SPORT
G BOND & S BOND
7YO  BAY  GELDING
G F J Bond, C J DeFilippi, A Nash
Last start was well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind Minstrel at this track over 2536m in a G1 No NR on December 12 at $31. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 2536m at this track beaten 3 m by Minstrel (3:00.80) in No NR on November 28 at $14. Capable of playing a major role.
Fr8
S A MCDONALD
BLUE, PINK DIAMONDS, ARMBAND AND CUFFS
9 1360x HOTLY PURSUED
MURRAY LINDAU
5YO  BAY  GELDING
M A Lindau, C D McNaughton
First up. At the last run he 12th (Fr9) over 2130m at this track, beaten 35 m by Sweet Lucifer (2:32.50) in NR 75 to 105 on October 17 at $2. One for the exotics.
Fr9
K J HARPER
RED, BLACK & WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES
10 33518 MAGNUS VICTOR
AIDEN DE CAMPO
5YO  BAY  HORSE
P Poli, D V Kinninmont, B Kinninmont, B J Howlett, A J Bell, S L Beven, D T Roberts, R Howlett
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr8) over 2130m at this track beaten 10 m by Rolling Fire (2:32.90) in No NR on December 12 at $18. Showed ability the race before when he won by 3 m as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:33.40) beating Star Casino in 1-3W/20 0K stake on December 5 at $3.10. In the mix on the win from two back.
Sr1
A F DE CAMPO
ROYAL BLUE, 4 BLACK DIAMONDS, COLLAR, WAISTBAND, DIAMOND CHECKED SLEEVES & CUFFS