Port Hedland   01 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

RGR ROAD HAULAGE HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD     Rail: True.  

Talkaboutyou to go to the lead at a genuine tempo. ROYALZEL (1) had been racing in stronger down south and was much too good here this grade from the front. The speed-bred gelding had been freshened and will be better for the outing. Rates best and can go on with the job. SHOOTING KONTIKI (3) led and just missed at Roebourne, turning the form around. Yuill replaces the apprentice, and he's a chance to go one better. TALKABOUTYOU (4) comes out of the same race and is on the improve. Has the rail and would be a hope at best. WELD (2) is also third-up and benefits again from a 4kg claim. He won't be far away. URBAN WARRIOR (8) resumes and has switched from an Albany yard. Worth a betting watch. SUGGESTED PLAY: Royalzel on top.
1 97791 ROYALZEL
TOM PIKE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
T N Pike & Ms L F Williams
Most recently scored a big 3.5 len win at this track Rtg 56+ May 10 over 1300m defeating Mega Reward carrying 55kg at $3.60. The start before that 9th of 12 at Pinjarra Cl5 on March 23 over 1300m, 5 len behind Dug Another Hole with 55kg at $61. Can win again.
4
ROSIE MAHONY
Red, White Stars, Dark Blue Armbands, Red Cap
2 48x45 WELD
LEIGH MURRAY
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
L.Murray
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 7 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 10 over 1200m, 8 len behind Simply Rosso carrying 59.5kg at $26. Second-up 5th of 7 at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on May 25 over 1406m, 9 len behind Mega Reward with 55kg at $11. Marginal claims.
8
BAILEY WEBSTER
Green And Orange Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
3 99852 SHOOTING KONTIKI
TOM PIKE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms A J Carey
At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on May 25 over 1103m, 0.9 len behind Simply Rosso carrying 55kg at $13. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; 5th of 7 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 10 over 1200m, 10 len behind Simply Rosso with 58.5kg at $5. Will take plenty of beating.
3
MS KYRA YUILL
Red, White Stars, Dark Blue Armbands, Red Cap
4 26x33 TALKABOUTYOU
LEIGH MURRAY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
L Murray
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 10 over 1200m, 8 len behind Simply Rosso with 57kg at $8.50. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on May 25 over 1103m, 3.5 len behind Simply Rosso with 56kg at $9. Should be ready to show his best. Backs up quickly and go well.
1
KATE PATEMAN
Green, Orange Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
5 44x76 TOTAL LOCKDOWN
DEAN COCIVERA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D S Cocivera, Miss E Finger, M Waddell, R Hoye & J Waddell
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 7 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 10 over 1200m, 16 len behind Simply Rosso carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Last start second last of 7 at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on May 25 over 1103m, 7 len behind Simply Rosso with 57kg at $18. Might struggle again.
6
Dark Blue, White Diamonds, Gold Collar And Cuffs, Quartered Cap
6 x88x9 GUARD THE SAFE
P R BAMFORD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
B P Graham, M J Lukatelich, Dr R J Lukatelich, S Erceg, Dr M F Sturgeon, Mrs M Rickson & J H Featherby
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after three months second last of 10 at Dongara Rtg 55+ on April 19 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Bitovemu carrying 55kg at $11. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Bunbury Cl3 on January 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Playing Quest with 54.5kg at $61. Faces tough test.
5
SHARNI WEBSTER
Red, Black, Brown And White Checks, Red Sleeves, Checked Cap
7 58666 JUSTHANDY
MALCOLM MACKENZIE
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M T Mackenzie
Last start second last of 7 at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on May 25 over 1406m, 12 len behind Mega Reward carrying 57kg at $12. Before that second last of 7 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 10 over 1200m, 14 len behind Simply Rosso carrying 58.5kg at $14. Fully tested in this line up.
7
JESSICA GRAY
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Horse Head, Horseshoe Sleeves And Cap
8 8318x URBAN WARRIOR
MALCOLM MACKENZIE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs L D Healey & LWF Healey
Gelding back from a spell of 13 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Albany Rtg 55+ May 17 2024 over 1100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Blue Line with 55kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Albany Cl2 February 18 2024 over 1100m, 8 len behind Insyde Success carrying 54kg at $81. The betting will be key.
2
M HEAGNEY
White, Orange Band, Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap