Kalgoorlie   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

KALGOORLIE RSL HANDICAP 1300m

Track: SOFT5   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: +10m Entire.  

Genuine tempo with So Likable leading the way. RULING DAME (6) has been racing consistently and stuck on gamely for second here last week despite having a tough trip. She will be peaking third up, and even though she has not won for some time, she will be hard to hold out. SO LIKABLE (2) saves her best for her home track here and needed her last start here when weakening after leading up to finish fifth. He benefits from a 3kg claim and will try and take them all the way this time. KAKADU (3) caught the eye with a late finish when the race was all over here nearly 3 weeks ago, when resuming from a spell. He drops 3.5kg in weight, and from the pole position, he can take this out. KELLY'S LI ZA LU (5) will be closing in on her full fitness and is ready to put her best hoof forward in this. Include in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: So Likable each way.
1 49272 WESTERNIZE
JOSH BROWN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss C Forder
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track Rtg 64+ on April 5 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Love Drunk Baby carrying 56kg at $8.50. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Scottish Laird carrying 58.5kg at $17. Each way value.
6
LISA STAPLES
Black, Red And White Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Striped Cap
2 54855 SO LIKABLE
PAUL TAPPER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs A M Batley & J Batley
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1300m, 3 len behind Prized Jewel with 56kg at $4.60. The run before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at Esperance Rtg 70+ on March 21 over 1300m, 3 len behind Hilton with 54kg at $17. Great chance to atone.
4
ROCKY CHEUNG
Royal Blue, Yellow Lightning Bolt Yoke, Lightning Bolt Cap
3 005x4 KAKADU
G J BOWEN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G J Bowen & B J Bowen
Second run back. First-up after six months 4th in a small field at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Natural Gem with 58kg at $20. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at this track Rtg 70+ on May 12 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Vinyl carrying 54kg at $61. Rates highly and can improve sharply.
1
AVA CATARINO
Black, Lilac Sash And Sleeves, Yellow Cap
4 6x096 KHALIDA
DAVID SMITH
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D A Smith, B Dowdle & T W Churstain
Last start ran last in a small field at this track Rtg 64+ on April 5 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Love Drunk Baby carrying 54kg at $6. The run before that second last of 10 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Scottish Laird with 59kg at $8. Include in all combinations.
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KESHAW DHURUN
Dark Blue, White And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Striped Cap
5 0x647 KELLY'S LI ZA LU
DAVID SMITH
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G Carroll, G Bailiff, D A Smith, M Donnell, Miss E Finger, Mrs E Carroll, Mrs C Bailiff, B Kelly & J F Hayes
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1300m, 4 len behind Prized Jewel with 55kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 10 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 21 over 1200m, 2 len behind Scottish Laird carrying 56kg at $4.80. Definite winning chance. Will be harder to beat this time.
3
MS KYRA YUILL
Dark Blue, White And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Striped Cap
6 22x32 RULING DAME
PETER FERNIE
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
N J Carapellotti, J Rushmore, C J Mitchell, B C Riddle, K J Robinson, C A Hahn, R P Foster, C G Armstrong, M J Armstrong, R W Mitchell, L Coyle, A Embley, T L Atkinson, B J Ryan, C L Lawson, A Cetinic, T K Leighton, J C Gallo & T G Dunn
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Prized Jewel carrying 54.5kg at $3.90. Second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Scottish Laird carrying 54.5kg at $3.80. Better placed and expected to be in the finish.
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NATASHA FAITHFULL
Red And White Hoops
7 67760 ALL ON BLACK
PAUL TAPPER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss N Jordan & P D Tapper
Returns from a 54-day let-up. Last start second last of 14 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 2 over 1600m, 12 len behind Minor Detail carrying 54kg at $101. The run before that second last of 7 at Esperance Rtg 70+ on February 14 over 2000m, 5 len behind Passion For War carrying 54kg at $61. Needs to improve sharply.
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AMY JO HAYES
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Bands And Armbands, Pink Cap
8 88534 MY BOY CHRIS
HELEN HARDING
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
P R Ferguson
Racing well. Last start 4th in a small field at this track Rtg 70+ on April 18 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mungo Jerry carrying 54kg at $26. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Natural Gem with 55kg at $16. Will be hard to beat.
7
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Whip, Quartered Cap
9 77353 NO MORE DUST
PAUL TAPPER
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss N Jordan & P D Tapper
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Natural Gem with 52kg at $17. Before that second last in a small field at this track Rtg 64+ on April 5 over 1200m, 3 len behind Love Drunk Baby carrying 54.5kg at $10. Did a good job last time out when third over 1200m at this track but suspect she must improve further to feature here.
5
C NICOLL
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Band And Armbands, Pink Cap