DONGARA 04 Apr 2026
GOING: G
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TABTOUCH SPRINT 1100m Track: Good 34 Rail: True. |
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Solid tempo expected primarily from Prince Ragnar and Big Bopper. SAFE HUSTLE (5) is better than he's shown his past couple, with his prior form stacking right up. The better draw today is a big tick and he should be close to the speed, which is how she ran her best efforts. Can return to winning ways. PRINCE RAGNAR (1) led them up last start over 1217m at Geraldton and felt the pinch late. Back to 1100m today is a big tick and the claim of Cheung comes in handy. Back in grade and can be tough to beat. LOVA SESSION (3) is returning from a spell of 12 weeks. Finished sixth at Belmont Park over 1200m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Peter Bamford. One of the genuine hopes in the race. SIMPLY ROSSO (2) raced on the pace to the bend before fading to finish ninth, beaten 5 lengths, over this journey at Geraldton. Should give a bold sight. TALKING HEADS (6) won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Safe Hustle looks the one.
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| 1 | 23633 |
PRINCE RAGNAR
KEN NIGHTINGALE 7YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG E A Galante & Mrs J A Galante Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Geraldton Rtg 70+ on February 28 over 1217m, 3 len behind On The Mark carrying 56kg at $8. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 7 at Geraldton Rtg 68+ on February 19 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Onemoretwomany with 57kg at $2.60. Knocking on the door and should get every chance from the draw. |
2 ROCKY CHEUNG |
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| 2 | 5x759 |
SIMPLY ROSSO
KEVIN MAHONEY 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG K R Mahoney At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Geraldton Rtg 58+ on March 13 over 1100m, 5 len behind Luckee Floran with 58.5kg at $14. The race before that 5th of 12 at Geraldton Rtg 70+ on February 28 over 1217m, 5.5 len behind On The Mark with 56kg at $51. Expect he will make amends. |
5 JOSEPH SEE |
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| 3 | 2885x |
LOVA SESSION
PETER BAMFORD 6YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG B J Maher, T J Maher, D J Maher, Mrs S J Maher & F J Maher Mare back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Ascot Westspeed 0Mwly January 10 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Impressive Jewel with 56kg at $26. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Belmont Park Westspeed 0Mwly September 20 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Hymns Of Eladdair carrying 59kg at $9. Much easier here and she looks poised to strike. |
3 AVA CATARINO |
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| 4 | 2118x |
MEGA REWARD
LEIGH MURRAY 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Ms M Mules Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Roebourne Rtg 56+ June 28 over 1406m, 15 len behind Warby Ranges carrying 60.5kg at $1.95. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Port Hedland Rtg 56+ May 10 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Royalzel with 57.5kg at $16. Might be better off following this run. |
6 BAILEY WEBSTER |
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| 5 | 51207 |
SAFE HUSTLE
JULIA MARTIN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Mrs J C Martin At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Geraldton Rtg 58+ on March 13 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Luckee Floran carrying 54.5kg at $10. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Geraldton Rtg 70+ on February 28 over 1217m, 8 len behind On The Mark carrying 54kg at $17. Disappointing his past couple but his best form makes him the one to beat. |
4 ELISHA WHITTINGTON |
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| 6 | 0447x |
TALKING HEADS
KYLIE CRAIG 7YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG K Gilbert & Mrs C Gilbert Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ August 1 over 1200m, 9 len behind Gold Spy carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Leonora Leonora Spr 59+ October 12 2024 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Smokey Mountain with 57kg at $5. Can run a bold race. |
1 MADI DERRICK |
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| 7 | 004x9 |
BIG BOPPER
JULIA MARTIN 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Mrs J C Martin & SW Martin Second run back. First-up after three months sat on the pace before fading second last of 10 at Geraldton Cl1 on March 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Hard Solo with 59.5kg at $20. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Geraldton Mdn on October 12 over 1203m, 7 len behind Hard Solo with 58kg at $18. Looking to others. |
7 KRISTY BENNETT |
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