DONGARA 19 Apr 2025
GOING: G(3)
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WILD WEST HAULAGE HANDICAP 1100m Track: GOOD 3 Rail: True. |
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A solid tempo is on the cards with Heartford House and Rakiura pushing for the lead ahead of Rommel's Angel and Bitovemu.
UNDERCOVER SNIPER (1) led all the way when scoring a comfortable win at Geraldton in his penultimate start, but did not fire last time out after racing in the open from a wide draw. He has a more favourable gate this time, and with the benefit of a 3kg claim, he can take them all the way. Don't drop him. BERRY BERRY GOOD (7) was an easy Pingrup winner before only battling at Narrogin nearly 3 weeks ago. He has the pole position this time, and on this bush circuit, he is worth another chance. ROMMEL'S ANGEL (10) resumes from a spell and does have winning form fresh up. If she doesn't need the run, then she can grab a slice of the finish. Let the markets do the talking. ORTUM KRISP (9) is normally competitive on the bush circuits, and she normally needs a run before hitting her straps. A good draw gives her a top 4 chance. BITOVEMU (2) is a hardy veteran who was runner-up when resuming at Narrogin 9 days ago. A repeat of that effort could see him go one better here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Undercover Sniper to win.
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| 1 | 9x810 |
UNDERCOVER SNIPER
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG B G Mainwaring Useful type. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Geraldton Cl2 on April 13 over 1113m, 18 len behind Queen Of Hawks with 60.5kg at $19. The race before that won by 0.7 len at Geraldton Cl1 March 1 over 1100m defeating And Then What with 60kg at $21. Looks ready to return to form. |
2 ROCKY CHEUNG |
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| 2 | 322x2 |
BITOVEMU
MRS CHRIS GILBERT 9YO GR/BL MARE 58.0KG K Gilbert & R W Johnson Second-up. First-up after five months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ on April 10 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Oscar Charlie with 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Leinster Rtg 56+ October 21 2023 over 1000m defeating Gorgeous Gus carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. Each way. |
9 ROSIE MAHONY |
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| 3 | 0x88x |
GUARD THE SAFE
P R BAMFORD 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG B P Graham, M J Lukatelich, Dr R J Lukatelich, S Erceg, Dr M F Sturgeon, Mrs M Rickson & J H Featherby First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Bunbury Cl3 January 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Playing Quest with 54.5kg at $61. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Bunbury Cl3 January 16 over 1100m, 5 len behind Essentric Nature carrying 55kg at $51. Not keen on his chances. |
8 AVA CATARINO |
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| 4 | 414x0 |
HEARTFORD HOUSE
JACKIE SCOTT 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG B D Evans Second run back. First-up after seven months raced on the pace before fading ran last of 13 at Geraldton Rtg 58+ on April 6 over 1200m, 14 len behind Luckee Floran with 55kg at $61. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ on June 14 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Bitovemu with 54.5kg at $3. Others rate better. |
6 CHANEL COOPER |
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| 5 | 676x6 |
RAKIURA
KEN NIGHTINGALE 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG K Nightingale & M B Harding Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after six months faded in the straight second last of 7 at Geraldton Rtg 57+ on March 8 over 1113m, 4 len behind Queen Tiffany carrying 54kg at $17. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ on June 1 over 1000m, 5 len behind Heartford House with 56.5kg at $8. Is a second up winner in the past but others are going much better. |
10 BAILEY WEBSTER |
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| 6 | 43370 |
RAGING BEAUTY
PETER MOSES 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P G Moses & B Mead Last start 11th of 13 at Geraldton Rtg 58+ on April 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Luckee Floran carrying 53kg at $51. The start before that ran last of 7 at Geraldton Rtg 70+ on March 20 over 1117m, 9 len behind On The Mark carrying 52.5kg at $51. Expected to finish much closer. |
7 CASEY HUNTER |
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| 7 | 98818 |
BERRY BERRY GOOD
RYAN HILL 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG D Kain, A Lundorf, L E Kain, D M Screech, D Screech, P O'Loughlin, G K Cantwell, S N Hope, N C Pope, D P Stewart, D B McInnes & A M Websper Most recently couldn't go on with it; second last of 9 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on March 30 over 1190m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Teabiscuit with 53.5kg at $12. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Pingrup Rtg 46+ March 22 over 1160m defeating Double Rush carrying 52.5kg at $3.20. Draws the inside and should take beating. |
1 NATIKA RIORDAN |
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| 8 | 270x7 |
FASCINATION
GREG CRIDDLE 9YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG G P Criddle & Mrs G Criddle Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Geraldton Rtg 57+ on March 8 over 1113m, 7 len behind Queen Tiffany carrying 54kg at $51. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Moora Rtg 48+ on October 5 over 1000m, 7 len behind Raging Beauty with 58kg at $16. Needs more time. |
4 KRISTY BENNETT |
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| 9 | 2454x |
ORTUM KRISP
KEVIN MAHONEY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG K R Mahoney Resumes. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Leinster Rtg 56+ October 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Seduce Me with 56kg at $10. First up last campaign ran last of 13 at Pinjarra Cl3 March 7 2024 over 1200m, 17 len behind Mystic Jane with 55.5kg at $81. Has the ability to run well. |
3 JOSEPH SEE |
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| 10 | 3065x |
ROMMEL'S ANGEL
CAREY MARTIN 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Mrs C L Martin, Ms A L Martin, Dr J P Martin, B D Martin, P A Martin, Mrs D L Holland-Webb & J Webb Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Esperance Cl2 January 3 over 1300m, 7 len behind Lacie Ace with 56kg at $12. First up last campaign third of 10 at Bunbury Cl3 June 30 over 1100m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Hostile Talk with 57.5kg at $11. Can play a major role. |
5 AUSTIN GALATI |
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