Roebourne   08 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

DESSIE O' DOWDS HANDICAP 1406m

Track: GOOD     Rail: True.  

Not much early pressure but Mega Reward, Commando Miss and One Above All can take up forward spots. ONE ABOVE ALL (6) has been a touch disappointing in his last couple of starts at Port Hedland and will be hoping to find some form back on this track. He has 3kg less to carry this time, and with the advantage of the pole position, he has a great chance to bounce back into some winning form. Stick with him. MEGA REWARD (3) has improved from his new stable and followed up a solid fresh up placing at Port Hedland with an easy all the way here a fortnight ago. He cops a wide gate, but can double the dose. UNI QUEEN (5) has been out of form lately and has since changed stables. A change of scenery can really help the older mares, and she is worth including in all multiples, especially if there is any money for her. SHAMARA (9) did not fire after making a slow start here a fortnight ago over 1103m She has a good record of 1400m and is ready to put her best hoof forward. Each way. WAKAN TANKA (1) has steadily improved and is capable of turning it on when least expected. Stick with him. SUGGESTED PLAY: One Above All to win.
1 08054 WAKAN TANKA
TOM PIKE
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
T N Pike
Most recently eased back early on in a small field at this track Rtg 68+ on May 25 over 1406m, 4 len behind Stay Wealthy carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Port Hedland Rtg 66+ on May 10 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Border Control carrying 58kg at $6. Prepared to include in this line-up.
3
COLIN HADDON
Red, White Stars, Dark Blue Armbands, Red Cap
2 555x5 MAGIC OF ZEUS
KEVIN MAHONEY
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
K R Mahoney
Second run back. First-up after seven months eased back early on 5th of 8 at Carnarvon Rtg 60+ on May 17 over 1000m, 8 len behind Spirit Man carrying 59kg at $21. Previously second-up got back early second last in a small field at this track Rtg 68+ on May 26 2024 over 1406m, 1.75 len behind Find Your Man carrying 59kg at $1.80. Not keen.
2
KRISTY BENNETT
Red And Black Halves, Red Cap
3 09x21 MEGA REWARD
LEIGH MURRAY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms M Mules
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Port Hedland Rtg 56+ on May 10 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Royalzel with 57.5kg at $16. Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Rtg 56+ May 25 over 1406m defeating Mercian Hymn with 58kg at $3.30. Sure to go well again.
8
KATE PATEMAN
Green And Orange Quarters, White Sleeves, White Cap
4 009x4 REGINALD
TIMOTHY PIKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T C Pike
Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 7 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 25 over 1406m, 9 len behind Mega Reward with 55.5kg at $3.90. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on March 1 over 1400m, 14 len behind Shmoov Moova carrying 55kg at $201. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
5
NATIKA RIORDAN
Royal Blue, White P And Horse Head, White Armbands, White Stars On Cap
5 59906 UNI QUEEN
DEAN COCIVERA
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Northern Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs D M Hammarquist)
Useful mare. Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at Dongara Rtg 61+ on April 19 over 1850m, 7 len behind Striking Fella carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. The run before that second last of 12 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on April 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Be Bardot with 54kg at $61. Rates highly in this line-up so expecting a much better run.
7
BAILEY WEBSTER
Dark Blue, White Diamonds, Gold Collar And Cuffs, Quartered Cap
6 35954 ONE ABOVE ALL
TIMOTHY PIKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T C Pike
Useful type. Last start 4th in a small field at Port Hedland Cl3 on June 1 over 1400m, 3 len behind Heeza Beau with 58kg at $3.60. The start before that ran last in a small field at Port Hedland Cl3 on May 10 over 1300m, 7 len behind Chavorio carrying 59kg at $1.50. Can turn things around.
1
SHARNI WEBSTER
Royal Blue, White P And Horse Head, White Armbands, White Stars On Cap
7 x0455 BENFIN
MALCOLM MACKENZIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
W Finnin
Most recently got back early 5th of 7 at Port Hedland Cl1 on June 1 over 1200m, 11 len behind Warby Ranges with 59kg at $21. Before that second last in a small field at Port Hedland Cl1 on May 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Vernacular carrying 60kg at $9.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
5
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Horse Head, Horseshoe Sleeves And Cap
8 76543 COMMANDO MISS
TOM PIKE
8YO  GR/CH  MARE 55.0KG
Ms L F Williams
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 25 over 1406m, 4 len behind Mega Reward with 55kg at $5. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Port Hedland Rtg 56+ on May 10 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Royalzel carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Looking to others.
6
ROSIE MAHONY
Green, Lilac Sash And Cap
9 4x367 SHAMARA
MALCOLM MACKENZIE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M T Mackenzie
Most recently ran last of 7 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 25 over 1103m, 7 len behind Simply Rosso carrying 55kg at $11. The run before that second last of 7 at Port Hedland Rtg 56+ on May 10 over 1300m, 10 len behind Royalzel carrying 55kg at $7.50. Rates highly and is worth another chance.
4
MS P EDWARDS
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Horse Head, Horseshoe Sleeves And Cap