Port Hedland   10 May 2025
 
GOING: F

XXXX GOLD HANDICAP 1300m

Track: FAST     Rail: True.  

Without a recognised leader, Shamara and Heeza Beau will likely set the pace. HEEZA BEAU (2) has been thereabouts in all 3 starts this prep and was last seen finishing fourth at Albany just over 6 weeks ago. He has since changed stables and will find this much easier than that last race. He has the pole position, and with the aid of a 3kg claim, he can figure in the top 3 this time. ROYALZEL (5) has yet to fire in this campaign, but a form reversal is expected at this easier level. Each way value. JUST STRIKING (3) is having his first start in nearly a year and has won fresh up in the past. The market will be your best guide in this race. SHAMARA (7) was third fresh up for her new trainer at Dongara and has had some gear changes since then. She is capable on her day, and has been placed in her only start around this circuit. Include in all combinations. COMMANDO MISS (6) will be peaking fourth up from a spell and is expected to be right in the finish this time. Kyra Yuill is back in the saddle, so stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Heeza Beau to win.
1 56097 BLAZING TYCOON
LEIGH MURRAY
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms M Mules
At the latest run got back early 7th of 12 at Geraldton Rtg 62+ on April 13 over 1925m, 6 len behind Skittish with 57.5kg at $15. The run before that got back early 9th of 13 at Belmont Park Rtg 50+ on March 26 over 2200m, 6 len behind Lyrical Angel with 55.5kg at $26. Capable of sharp improvement.
2
BAILEY WEBSTER
Green And Orange Quarters, White Sleeves, White Cap
2 4x744 HEEZA BEAU
DEAN COCIVERA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
D S Cocivera, T S Morrissey, R Mckay, M G Smith, J Harding, N E Armitage, Miss K A Livingston, M Stephens, C J Felton, D Clamp, R B Harbrow, R W Connell, Miss J Ryle & Miss D P Vagg
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 44 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at Albany Cl2 on March 27 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind God Has Drifted carrying 60.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 4th of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ on March 15 over 1190m, 4.5 len behind Speed Bubble with 60kg at $5.50. Ready to run a big race.
1
ROCKY CHEUNG
Dark Blue, White Diamonds, Gold Collar And Cuffs, Quartered Cap
3 0x55x JUST STRIKING
COLIN HADDON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs N J Haddon
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at this track Rtg 56+ June 2 over 1600m, 14 len behind Grece Lightning carrying 58kg at $14. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at this track Rtg 56+ May 11 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Rocking The Merc with 58kg at $6.50. Watch closely.
3
COLIN HADDON
Purple, Orange And White Butterfly, Orange Armbands And Cap
4 0609x MEGA REWARD
LEIGH MURRAY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms M Mules
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ March 3 over 1190m, 11 len behind Wise Words carrying 59.5kg at $26. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Albany Rtg 58+ December 5 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Flick The Switch with 58kg at $26. Prefer to see him back in form.
5
KATE PATEMAN
Green And Orange Quarters, White Sleeves, White Cap
5 99779 ROYALZEL
TOM PIKE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
T N Pike & Ms L F Williams
Returns from a 48-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at Pinjarra Cl5 on March 23 over 1300m, 5 len behind Dug Another Hole with 55kg at $61. The race before that 7th of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on March 15 over 1100m, 8 len behind Oscar Charlie carrying 58kg at $19. Will be winding up strongly.
6
ROSIE MAHONY
Red, White Stars, Dark Blue Armbands, Red Cap
6 1x765 COMMANDO MISS
TOM PIKE
8YO  GR/CH  MARE 55.0KG
Ms L F Williams
Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on March 15 over 1190m, 4 len behind Scenic Boom carrying 56kg at $17. The run before that 6th of 8 at Pinjarra Cl5 on March 6 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Cross Statement carrying 55kg at $101. Can win on her best form.
4
MS KYRA YUILL
Green, Lilac Sash And Cap
7 734x3 SHAMARA
MALCOLM MACKENZIE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M T Mackenzie
Second run back. First-up after seven months raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Dongara Rtg 56+ on April 19 over 1200m, 9 len behind Dirty Chai with 55kg at $21. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 12 at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ on June 1 over 1000m, 5 len behind Heartford House carrying 57kg at $26. Back in good shape and is sure to be thereabouts.
7
CASEY HUNTER
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Horse Head, Horseshoe Sleeves And Cap