Geraldton   12 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TONYA MORRISON HANDICAP 1203m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: +1m Entire.  

Prince Ragnar and Bigdayonit possess good early speed. PRINCE RAGNAR (3) is bursting to win and this looks his moment. Has placed in all but one run this prep and went down narrowly here last time after giving his all. Loves racing at this track and the claim gets him in beautifully at the weights. Everything points to him going one better. BIGDAYONIT (6) is racing much better than it reads on paper. Stuck on well at Belmont over further and now drops back to a trip that suits. Maps kindly and looks a genuine threat. SNIPPY WHICH (2) flashed home to grab Prince Ragnar last time and clearly enjoys this circuit. Could be an awkward draw for him but hard to leave out given his strong finish. THEHORSEMAN (4) returned in top order with a dominant display here. Slight query second up but must be respected. BE SEATED (5) resumes and always tries hard. Worth keeping in mind for multiples. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Prince Ragnar to win.
1 623x9 BOMBAY STYLE
JULIA MARTIN
10YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs J C Martin & SW Martin
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at this track Rtg 70+ on October 1 over 1113m, 14 len behind Snippy Which carrying 58kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 70+ on January 27 over 1213m, 0.9 len behind Prince Ragnar carrying 60kg at $26. Needs a lot further.
5
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Black, White Star, Black Sleeves With White Stars, Black Cap With White Star
2 480x1 SNIPPY WHICH
ADAM DURRANT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A G Durrant, P A Conlan, C M Gault, Mrs C A Moore, B Pash, B N Randall, Mrs M C Ridley, N K Ridley & Mrs K J Wilson
Second run back. First-up after five months won by a nose at this track Rtg 70+ October 1 over 1113m defeating Prince Ragnar carrying 58kg at $3.90. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Ascot Westspeed Heat on May 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Hammarmill with 60.5kg at $4.80. Hard not to take seriously off impressive return win.
1
J AZZOPARDI
Gold And Green Stripes, Gold Cap
3 x2262 PRINCE RAGNAR
KEN NIGHTINGALE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
E A Galante & Mrs J A Galante
Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track Rtg 70+ on October 1 over 1113m, nose behind Snippy Which carrying 53.5kg at $7. The run before that ran last in a small field at Carnarvon Carnarvon Spri on September 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind The Coolakin King with 57kg at $4.60. Sure to be fighting out the finish again.
2
GIAAN O'DONNELL
White, Red Diamond And Armbands, Quartered Cap
4 800x1 THEHORSEMAN
ALLAN HUGHES
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
F S Kilner
Second run back. First-up after 11 months ran on from midfield and won by 3.5 len at this track Rtg 58+ October 1 over 1113m defeating Luckee Floran with 62kg at $16. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Belmont Park Rtg 65+ on September 28 2024 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Without Reg carrying 57.5kg at $41. Back in great order and is worth including.
7
AUSTIN GALATI
Green, Gold Stripes, Gold Stars Sleeves And Cap
5 3212x BE SEATED
RON COWL (JNR)
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
B D Renner, C J Bee, R K Cowl (Jnr), S B Bidwell, G H Moon, C H Dymond, A D Walker & J P Partington
Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at this track Rtg 70+ May 4 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Dream To Me carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ December 15 over 1213m, 4 len behind Justhandy with 58kg at $17. No shock to see him grab a spot in the frame.
8
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Dark Blue, Yellow Sleeves
6 67074 BIGDAYONIT
ASHLEY MALEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A W Maley, K B Tuckey, J V Gallop, J F Kearney, D N Kearney, P D Kearney, J P Morris, D Gane & D S Emmerson
Most recently 4th of 11 at Belmont Park 0Mwly on September 27 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Climb On Top with 55kg at $6.50. Before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ on September 13 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Antique Star carrying 58kg at $19. Made headway last time. Going better than form reads and finds a nice race.
4
NATASHA FAITHFULL
White, Green Collar, Green And Red Spot And Armbands, Green And White Cap
7 56x62 RAGING BEAUTY
PETER MOSES
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P G Moses & B Mead
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 7 at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ on September 13 over 1000m, 6 len behind Oscar Charlie carrying 53kg at $21. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Mt Magnet Rtg 56+ on September 20 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Schnoots carrying 52kg at $4.20. Could sneak a placing with the right run.
3
ELISHA WHITTINGTON
Yellow, Lilac Hoops And Cap
8 689x6 TICK TOCK BOOM
JULIA MARTIN
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
P M Maver
Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 9 at this track Rtg 70+ on October 1 over 1113m, 6 len behind Snippy Which with 54kg at $16. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Caulfield Bm70 on February 3 2024 over 1100m, 5 len behind Miss Icelandic carrying 55kg at $41. Not keen.
6
B LOUIS
Gold, Green Diamond, Diamond Stripe Sleeves, Grey Collar And Cuffs, Diamonds Cap