PINGRUP   14 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G

RAY WHITE RURAL WA HANDICAP 1660m

Track: GOOD     Rail: True.  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Missijay. POWER TO RULE (1) led and bolted in at York last time out when breaking his maiden in emphatic fashion. He was 1100 to 1500m there and steps up again to 1660m The claim of Catarino is a big tick and he's likely to take up the running once again. Can repeat the dose. MISSIJAY (7) will find this much easier than what she's been racing in recently, tackling a $40k event at Albany last time. Right back in grade now and she has enough early speed to work across from the tricky gate. Can play a leading role. MR HOLLYWOOD (2) showed good early dash before weakening to be beaten 6L over 1920m at York last time out. Worth another chance. HOT CHATTER (5) finished well back on turf at Mt Barker two starts back. Missed the frame in another run on turf last time at York over 1920m when 6L adrift in tenth. Sound claims on her return to the dirt. ANYTIME ANYWHERE (3) has claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Power To Rule can win again.
1 08881 POWER TO RULE
PETER BAMFORD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P R Bamford & Ms S L Hall
Most recently won by 4 len at York March 2 over 1500m defeating Bambun Girl carrying 54kg at $19. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Mt Barker Mdn on February 8 over 1100m, 6 len behind Reggio Calabria carrying 56kg at $21. Found winning form and can go on with it.
6
AVA CATARINO
Red, White Maple Leaf
2 05009 MR HOLLYWOOD
ANGELA SMITH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Smith & A Ferguson
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at York on March 2 over 1920m, 6 len behind Angel Shame carrying 59kg at $31. Before that ran last of 10 at Mt Barker Cl2 on February 8 over 1850m, 9 len behind Safari Boy with 58kg at $31. Hard to beat on his best form.
5
ELISHA WHITTINGTON
Purple, White Stripes, Pink Cap
3 x0020 ANYTIME ANYWHERE
KAYLA FARRELL
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs K M Farrell
Last start ran last of 15 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on February 22 over 1800m, 18 len behind Heavenly Rapture with 58kg at $101. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Kojonup Mdn on February 14 over 1250m, 1.75 len behind Prince Vitality with 67kg at $4.20. Testing the patience but is one of the chances.
3
P FARRELL
Grey, Black Jumping Barramundi, Red And Black Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
4 07988 ALWAYS AWESOME
JOANNA OFFEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
L M Fyfe & H M Fyfe
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Mt Barker Cl2 on February 8 over 1850m, 8 len behind Safari Boy carrying 54kg at $101. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Esperance Cl2 on January 17 over 2000m, 13 len behind Titan Rising carrying 55kg at $71. Form only moderate and happy enough to avoid.
1
ROCKY CHEUNG
Deep Navy Blue, Deep Red Vee And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 30570 HOT CHATTER
SKY BALLINGER
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Ms A M McPherson
Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at York on March 2 over 1920m, 6 len behind Angel Shame carrying 55.5kg at $12. The race before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Mt Barker Cl2 on February 8 over 1850m, 7 len behind Safari Boy with 54.5kg at $12. No surprise if she found some form in this suitable contest.
2
AMY JO HAYES
Grey, Hot Pink Diamond Sash And Sleeves, Grey Diamonds, Hot Pink Diamonds Cap
6 086x5 IFFUBLUSH
RYAN HILL
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Esperance Kings
Second-up. First-up after two months ran last in a small field at York on March 2 over 1500m, 13 len behind Polyvanova with 51kg at $51. Previously second-up in a small field at Kalgoorlie Mdn on June 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Forever Falyon carrying 56kg at $13. Not keen.
4
SHARNI WEBSTER
Red, White V, Hooped Sleeves
7 00940 MISSIJAY
PAUL HUNTER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
S P Gregg, Mrs C Smith & K M Rowe
Most recently raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Albany Ladies Bracele on March 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Capricious Ruler with 52.5kg at $81. The start before that 4th of 9 at Albany Cl2 on February 21 over 1232m, 4.5 len behind Cruise To Rio carrying 52kg at $61. Finds a nice race this time and a return to the winners' list is on the cards.
7
CASEY HUNTER
Orange, Black Diamond And Cap