Geraldton   04 May 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

CONGRATULATIONS TASH FAITHFULL, LEADING RIDER 24/25 HANDICAP 1207m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: +2m Entire.  

Strong tempo with Monty Zoomer and Pop The Moet leading from Gold Chain and Twelveunder. GOLD CHAIN (5) lined up for just the third time when a dominant maiden winner over this course and distance four weeks ago. Steps straight up to a Class 2 but her last start rating suggests she is up to the task. SOUTHERN SCANDAL (4) has found form since changing stables two runs ago, recording a win and a placing over shorter trips at this track. Finding the line with purpose so stepping up to six furlongs looks perfect. DEEP DISCRETION (3) continued her excellent recent form when edged out in a Class 1 over this course and distance eleven days ago. Draws the fence and is sure to be competitive again. LIBERTY DAME (8) just got the better of Deep Discretion here last time. Wide gate may work against her but still a genuine contender. TWELVEUNDER (7) bolted in here last start to collect her maiden at start eleven. Can compete at this higher level. SUGGESTED PLAY: Gold Chain to win a deep form race.
1 2654x MONTY ZOOMER
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P V Morley
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track Cl2 February 6 over 1413m, 2 len behind Clever Combat carrying 58kg at $10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at this track Cl2 October 13 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind King Akeed carrying 58kg at $26. Expect a bright return.
3
AUSTIN GALATI
Purple, Yellow Bell, Sleeves And Cap
2 19204 CLEVER COMBAT
WILLIAM RENWICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms G L Walmsley
Last start 4th of 7 at this track Rtg 57+ on April 23 over 1120m, 4 len behind Luckee Floran carrying 55.5kg at $11. The run before that failed to make an impression; 10th of 12 at this track Cl2 on April 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sanabeau carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Will need to do a bit more.
4
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Light Blue, Maroon Hoops And Cap
3 42212 DEEP DISCRETION
GORDON SPOWART
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs J B Harrison, Mrs D V Hemera, Ms J Ebsworthy, Mrs S J Piper, Mrs K S Piper-Hyman, Mrs C A Holly, Mrs I M O'Malley, Mrs A Ryan, Mrs J N M Triscari, Mrs D L Justins, Mrs N Haynes, Mrs P D Atwell & Where's the Glasses (Mgr: Mrs B Williams)
Racing well. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track Cl1 on April 23 over 1220m, neck behind Liberty Dame carrying 58.5kg at $1.60. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at this track Mdn April 13 over 1113m defeating Twelveunder with 56kg at $1.70. Big chance on the back of encouraging recent performances.
1
T TURNER
Orange, Blue Diamond Sash, Seams, Blue Cap, Orange Seams
4 80913 SOUTHERN SCANDAL
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J Mills, J J Mills & A G Hammarquist
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track Rtg 57+ on April 23 over 1120m, 3 len behind Luckee Floran carrying 55kg at $4.60. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Cl1 April 6 over 1100m defeating Bubbles In Rio with 56.5kg at $19. Tough to beat on recent form.
7
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Yellow, Red Spot With Yellow H, Diamond Sleeves, Red Cap With Yellow H
5 0x21 GOLD CHAIN
KIM C ANDERSON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
D W Garraway, K M Eastough & Mrs R N Jones
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on March 20 over 1117m, neck behind Blazen Star carrying 55kg at $14. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track Mdn April 6 over 1200m defeating Deep Discretion with 55.5kg at $2.70. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
8
LISA STAPLES
Yellow, Black Scorpion, Purple Sleeves, Yellow Cap
6 60x45 POP THE MOET
RON COWL (JNR)
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs C L Parker, Mrs A G Cowl, Miss T Parker, Mrs J Van Namen, Mrs L Stratton, Mrs V G Patience, Mrs L M Connell, Mrs D Cooper & Miss M Cooper
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 11 at this track Cl2 on April 13 over 1113m, 3 len behind Queen Of Hawks carrying 57kg at $41. Second-up faded in the straight 5th of 7 at this track Rtg 57+ on April 23 over 1120m, 4.5 len behind Luckee Floran carrying 55kg at $19. Prefer in something a little easier.
6
JOSEPH SEE
Yellow, Orange Sleeves And Cap
7 04x21 TWELVEUNDER
ALLAN HUGHES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
F S Kilner
Third-up today. First-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn on April 13 over 1113m, 0.9 len behind Deep Discretion carrying 53.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track Mdn April 23 over 1120m defeating Loona Dawn carrying 53.5kg at $1.55. Will give a great sight again.
9
CHANEL COOPER
Green, Gold Stripes, Gold Stars Sleeves And Cap
8 43351 LIBERTY DAME
JESSICA BAIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs J M Bain, E R Bain, M D E Bain, Mrs L A Bain & Miss L Scott
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track Cl1 April 23 over 1220m defeating Deep Discretion with 56kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track Cl1 on April 6 over 1100m, 2 len behind Southern Scandal with 55.5kg at $3. Confidence back and worth thought again.
10
KESHAW DHURUN
Light Blue, Dark Blue Stripes And Cap
9 400x4 AKAI AKUMA
MACK HALL
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Miss P Petricevich
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 4th in a small field at York on April 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Just Gifted with 57kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Pinjarra Cl1 on June 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Doctor Jay carrying 57kg at $51. Rates highly and looks a strong winning hope.
2
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Black, Yellow Checks, White Sleeves, Black Cuffs And Cap
10 x7005 MOONIEMIA
JULIA MARTIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
P M Maver, Mrs J C Martin, J Starling, L A Cripps, M Quaife, M Wilcocks, J A M Cripps & Northampton FC Players Group (Mgr: G Tomelty)
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 56+ on April 23 over 1937m, 14 len behind Bayhara with 53kg at $61. The race before that ran last of 10 at Dongara Rtg 61+ on April 19 over 1850m, 29 len behind Striking Fella carrying 55kg at $101. Drawn well but happy to oppose again.
5
KRISTY BENNETT
Gold, Green Diamond, Diamond Stripe Sleeves, Grey Collar And Cuffs, Diamonds Cap
11 8x6x5 PRIZED BENEFIT
JACKIE SCOTT
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms J Scott
Dual acceptor. Second-up today. Last run 5th of 11 at Dongara Mdn on April 19 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Cozzies Choice carrying 56kg at $91. At only start last preparation ran last in a small field at Landor Mdn on September 28 over 1000m, nose behind Already Rich carrying 70kg. Not keen on her chances.
11
C NICOLL
Red, Light Blue Hoops