Geraldton 20 Feb 2025
GOING: G(4)
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COUNTRY COMFORT PERTH HANDICAP 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: True. |
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Just a moderate tempo without an obvious speed influence. SOUTHLAND (7) stormed over the top to win by 0.4L as favourite on debut. He has drawn wide, but he has plenty of upside and the extra journey looks ideal for him. Likely to get back again but should be finishing off strongly late in the race to remain unbeaten. HILLSIDE HORACE (6) jumped favourite last start but could only manage a 2.3l defeat at this track and trip 75 days ago. Freshened since then and hopefully that will see him return to his best form which stacks up well in this field. Can bounce back. BOLTA (5) was only 2.1L away last start after being slowly away from a wide barrier in a strong effort. Now drawn a better gate, he should be just off the speed and Faithfull knows him well. Can go a couple better without surprising. WEATHER QUEEN (10) pulled up with an issue at Albany but showed plenty of talent on debut. Expecting her to bounce back today. DISCUSS (9) got the job done here narrowly last start and is not to be discounted. SUGGESTED PLAY: Southland looks the one to beat.
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DEVILS I
ADAM DURRANT 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs T M Cosgrove & R M Cosgrove Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Belmont Park Cl1 July 24 over 1300m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind No Brainer with 60kg at $81. When resuming last campaign with blinkers first time; tenth of 14 at Pinjarra Mdn January 17 2024 over 1413m, 12 len behind Elite Fashions carrying 54.5kg at $81. Looks up against it. |
2 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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FLYING THE FLAG
KEVIN MAHONEY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K R Mahoney Second run back. First-up after eight months eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on February 6 over 1113m, 11 len behind Queen Tiffany carrying 55.5kg at $61. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Esperance Mdn on March 3 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Profit Pocket with 57kg at $8. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
4 JOSEPH SEE |
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SKITTISH
GORDON SPOWART 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG B D Evans Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Carnarvon Cl1 September 14 over 1200m, 11 len behind War Tactics with 61.5kg at $26. First up last campaign ran last of 16 at Pinjarra Mdn December 3 2023 over 1200m, 10 len behind Bonny Rock carrying 58kg at $101. Others make more appeal. |
5 MADI DERRICK |
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THE SLAP
GLEN CORTES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Y Yilmazturk, Mrs P Guilmartin & D Campbell Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after six months 4th of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 9 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Moorumbine with 55kg at $5. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track Cl1 on October 27 2023 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Russian Sniper carrying 60kg at $3. Fitter and is one of the chances. |
6 B LOUIS |
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BOLTA
TONY SCALLY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A Kuzmicich, G Kuzmicich, P A Dixon, Mrs B Dixon, P C Byron & G D Schultz At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Cl1 on January 27 over 1113m, 2 len behind Queen Tiffany carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 10th of 14 at this track Cl2 on January 9 over 1200m, 5 len behind Choixway carrying 59.5kg at $26. Will take beating. |
2 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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HILLSIDE HORACE
TONY SCALLY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R W O'Brien, J D O'Brien & B J Moir Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at this track Cl1 December 7 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Aroochacha with 60kg at $2.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.3 len this track Mdn November 5 over 1113m defeating Dixie Princess with 58kg at $3. Likely to feature. |
1 LISA STAPLES |
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SOUTHLAND
GORDON SPOWART 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P J Carr & Mrs J P Carr Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by a long-neck at this track Mdn February 6 over 1113m defeating Dixie Princess carrying 57kg at $2.45. Can go right on with the job now. |
14 T TURNER |
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AROOCHACHA
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mrs C L Hammarquist, C J Devlin, S Calegari, Mrs N Vermeer & P V Morley Last start ran last of 9 at this track Cl2 on February 6 over 1113m, 14 len behind On The Mark carrying 58kg at $14. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track Cl2 on December 27 over 1100m, 6 len behind On The Mark with 58kg at $13. Good enough to turn things around. |
12 A HEARN |
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DISCUSS
GARY SORENSEN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D Kain, A Lundorf, L E Kain, B Ferguson, J J Taylor, D M Screech, D Screech, J Taylor, G K Cantwell, D P Stewart, H D Kain, S Ownes-Collins, Mrs N P Stewart, M Green & Ms M Barbaro Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track Mdn January 27 over 1213m defeating Fire The Guard with 56kg at $6.50. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track Mdn on January 9 over 1100m, 6 len behind Fuzzybox carrying 56kg at $7. Fitter and open to further improvement. |
11 AUSTIN GALATI |
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WEATHER QUEEN
PETER MOSES 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG P G Moses & A King Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, ran on from midfield and scored a big 3 len win at Narrogin Maiden Handicap December 21 over 1190m defeating Capable Angel with 56.5kg at $4.40. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Albany Cl2 on January 11 over 1230m, 9 len behind Golden Dore with 56.5kg at $3.90. Best form stacks up so she can bounce back. |
8 KESHAW DHURUN |
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GOLD KEEPER
WILLIE PARKER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG R L & G P Humberston Racing (Mgr: R L Humberston) & R W Burton Most recently 8th of 12 at this track Cl2 on January 27 over 1413m, 5.5 len behind Forbidden Apple with 57.5kg at $11. The race before that 11th of 14 at this track Cl2 on January 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Choixway with 58kg at $13. Can't see him featuring in the finish. |
10 CHANEL COOPER |
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LUCKEE FLORAN
WILLIE PARKER 5YO BR/BL GELDING 56.0KG G S Douglas, Mrs S P Douglas, S G Douglas, Mrs E J Douglas, D R Hellebrekers & Mrs T P Hellebrekers Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Cl2 on February 6 over 1113m, 5.5 len behind On The Mark carrying 56kg at $26. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track Cl1 on January 27 over 1113m, 6 len behind Queen Tiffany with 57.5kg at $5.50. Well placed to play a major role. |
3 C NICOLL |
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MAIDMY WAY
JULIA MARTIN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ms J R Haynes, G P Innes & Ms K Beer Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Kalgoorlie Cl2 September 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Secret Style with 56.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign tenth of 13 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 58+ July 28 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind No Whispering carrying 54kg at $26. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up. |
9 P FARRELL |
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SANABEAU
RON COWL (JNR) 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG B D Renner, R K Cowl, A J Stratton, B W Renner & P J Adam Last start faded in the straight 7th of 12 at this track Cl2 on January 27 over 1413m, 4.5 len behind Forbidden Apple with 55kg at $11. Before that led but faded 2nd of 11 at this track Cl2 on January 9 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Traded Crown with 54.5kg at $31. Not one of the major players. |
13 KRISTY BENNETT |
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NAVY SUN
RON COWL (JNR) 5YO BR/BL GELDING 55.0KG B D Renner, B J Bright, R K Cowl, J G Fitzgerald, B W Renner, C J Bee, Miss P G Harris, G H Moon, A D Walker & Ms S K Gale First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at this track Rtg 58+ November 5 over 1618m, 11 len behind Forbidden Apple carrying 55kg at $26. Previously first up; sixth of 10 at this track Cl2 October 3 over 1413m, 5.5 len behind Pull The Trigger with 58kg at $21. Not at this stage. |
7 J BROWN |
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WEIGHTMAN
MALCOLM MACKENZIE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG M T Mackenzie Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at this track Cl2 December 15 over 1618m, 4 len behind Special Plan with 54kg at $19. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Ascot Cl1 May 8 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Striking Fella carrying 54kg at $41. Others preferred. |
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