NEWMAN   23 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

KING KIRA HANDICAP 1550m

Track: Good     Rail: True.  

Only a small field with Magnaburma likely to find a comfortable lead. BIG CITIES (1) followed up his dominant win at Broome two back with a strong chasing effort to grab second last start. Has found form and only needs to hold it to be right in the finish again. MAGNABURMA (3) has failed to fire a shot in his last two but his form prior measures up. Strikes a nice race and has to be considered among the main hopes on best efforts. ALBERT (5) showed better form last start when third over 1300m at Broome and can build on that effort with the step up in trip. UNI QUEEN (2) disappointed last time but her win two back is a solid reference. Can bounce back and feature. DOUBLE RUSH (6) best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Big Cities to win.
1 15512 BIG CITIES
BRETT POPE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B E Pope
Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Broome Rtg 58+ on August 16 over 1615m, 1.3 len behind Granite Rock with 58kg at $2.60. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Broome Rtg50+ August 12 over 1300m defeating Hide The Oreos carrying 60kg at $4.60. Huge chance on best form.
7
KATE PATEMAN
Green, Black Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
2 13717 UNI QUEEN
DEAN COCIVERA
7YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
P J Oliver, D S Cocivera, S R Flanagan & Ms L Collina
At the latest run second last of 8 at Broome Rtg 58+ on August 16 over 1615m, 9 len behind Granite Rock carrying 56.5kg at $12. Before that won by 0.5 len at Port Hedland Rtg 56+ August 3 over 1600m defeating Mercian Hymn carrying 59kg at $6. Good enough to make amends.
3
JESSICA GRAY
Dark Blue, White Diamonds, Gold Collar And Cuffs, Quartered Cap
3 33296 MAGNABURMA
KAYLA FARRELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M W Wilson, O C Kiddie & A W Mckenzie
At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 6th of 8 at Broome Rtg 58+ on August 16 over 1615m, 8 len behind Granite Rock carrying 59kg at $9. The race before that didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 12 at Broome Kimberley Cup on August 2 over 2070m, 13 len behind Divine Mercy carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. Can improve again. Can atone.
5
P FARRELL
Grey, Black Jumping Barramundi, Red And Black Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
4 00488 CAPTAIN ROGERS
JODY MC LAUGHLIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A E Fairhurst, D B Elzas, R Buswell & B E Hoar
Most recently 8th of 12 at Broome Rtg50+ on August 16 over 2070m, 16 len behind Alotta Dane with 59.5kg at $31. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Roebourne Roebourne Cup on July 26 over 2200m, 23 len behind Zadar Rock carrying 55kg at $31. Makes no appeal.
4
MS KYRA YUILL
Purple, Orange Stripes And Cap
5 75273 ALBERT
JIM ENRIGHT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J J Enright, R Hutcheson, K J Hutcheson, A J Ward, D Enright, D J Enright & T J Enright
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Broome Rtg50+ on August 12 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Big Cities carrying 56.5kg at $11. The race before that 7th of 9 at Broome Rtg 58+ on August 2 over 1435m, 8 len behind Granite Rock with 54kg at $19. Worth including.
6
BONNIE PALISE
Red, White Double Diamond Band And Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 x2009 DOUBLE RUSH
G R KEAY
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
G Keay
Most recently second last of 10 at Broome Cl2 on August 16 over 1615m, 18 len behind Kings Sicario with 52kg at $41. The run before that ran last of 10 at Broome Cl2 on August 12 over 1435m, 12 len behind Spice Is Right with 54.5kg at $51. Prepared to risk.
2
SHARNI WEBSTER
Orange, Red Sash, Lilac Sleeves And Cap
7 8524x TIME TO THUNDER
MEGAN FORRESTER
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss M E Forrester & E Hislop
Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Laverton Rtg 56+ October 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Roey Clam with 56kg at $7. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Mt Magnet Rtg 56+ September 21 over 1400m, 20 len behind Deal Obtained carrying 56kg at $21. Hasn't shown enough.
1
ELISHA WHITTINGTON
Pink, Green Spots And Cap