Carnarvon   13 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

MALLARD CONTRACTING HANDICAP 1000m

Track: GOOD     Rail: True.  

Romero and Talking Heads should set a strong tempo. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (2) has to overcome a wide gate but brings two narrow defeats this grade and trip. Has a senior hoop on replacing the 3kg apprentice, and with average luck he can win. TALKING HEADS (1) beat the above home in that contest, spiking his figures. Maps well and races forward. The 3kg claim takes care of the weight rise, and he is a decent chance to keep the ball rolling. CHEEKY CHARLOTTE (5) resumed at Belmont for the in better company and has switched stables on a 23-day return. She'd win at best but has to handle the surface and a very wide barrier. Stablemate PRIMATIVE (6) led and went close here second up. Draws inside again and stripping fitter also has claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to General Knowledge.
1 33141 TALKING HEADS
RAY MALPASS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
K Gilbert & Mrs C Gilbert
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track Rtg 56+ May 31 over 1000m defeating General Knowledge carrying 58.5kg at $10. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 60+ on May 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Spirit Man with 57kg at $2.25. Strong chance from a low draw.
2
SHARNI WEBSTER
Pink And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Yellow Cap
2 6x022 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
PETER J DALY
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
K J Leahy (Jnr), A Boodhna, G G Highway, D R Harding, G C Dickie, Mrs S C Clements, Mrs J Barbara, Mrs C Mills & P J Daly
Going well. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 31 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Talking Heads carrying 58kg at $4.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 17 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind And Then What carrying 59.5kg at $6. Key runner.
9
A HEARN
Black, White V, Black And Turquoise Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 112x8 DRAGONFLIES
DENIS COUPER
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms E English
Second run back. First-up after 11 months second last of 9 at this track Cl3 on May 31 over 1200m, 16 len behind Southern Scandal with 61.5kg at $18. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Pinjarra Mdn on April 10 2024 over 1200m, 19 len behind Richanco carrying 58kg at $81. Will need to show a lot more.
7
CHANEL COOPER
Orange, Tartan Spots And Cap
4 848x9 MAKE MINE SUPER
KEVIN MAHONEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P R Douglas, C J Mckenzie, W T Mckenzie & J G Gilmore
Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 9 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 31 over 1000m, 11 len behind Talking Heads carrying 59kg at $14. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Geraldton Rtg 58+ on November 5 over 1213m, 9 len behind Sure No Something carrying 58.5kg at $19. Hard to see him in the placings.
8
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Red And Black Halves, Red Cap
5 878x5 CHEEKY CHARLOTTE
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Belhus Racing Cheeky Charlotte (Mgr: P V Morley)
Second-up. First-up after five months did the work up front then tired 5th of 13 at Belmont Park Cl1 on May 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Mighty Hosanna with 57.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Pinjarra Cl3 on December 1 over 1000m, 5 len behind Go Go Grommet with 57kg at $7.50. Can make the switch to dirt successfully.
11
MS KYRA YUILL
Dark Blue, White Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
6 52x84 PRIMATIVE
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J D Mitchell, W J Pilkington & K J Hagan
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 8 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 17 over 1000m, 14 len behind And Then What carrying 57kg at $9. Second-up 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 31 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Talking Heads with 57kg at $26. Looks ready to win.
1
KATE PATEMAN
Red Tartan, Green Sleeves And Cap
7 7069x ROMERO
KEN NIGHTINGALE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
K Nightingale & M B Harding
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Geraldton Rtg 58+ March 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Gold Keeper carrying 56kg at $18. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at Geraldton Rtg 58+ January 9 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Moorumbine carrying 54.5kg at $19. Resumes after a recent trial win. Betting watch.
4
MS P EDWARDS
White, Red Diamond And Armbands, Quartered Cap
8 03x0x EIN STEIN
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
T Sofield
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 11 at this track Rtg 56+ on June 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Bitovemu carrying 55.5kg at $41. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Moora Mdn on October 7 2023 over 1190m, 9 len behind Morticia carrying 58kg at $4. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
6
JEFFERSON TSANG
Red, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
9 6317x CITY MISTRESS
PETER J DALY
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
P J Bruce, D M Fitzsimons, Ms K A Day & P J Daly
Resuming after 11 months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at this track Rtg 56+ July 21 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind The Coolakin King carrying 55kg at $21. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Geraldton Cl1 March 17 2024 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Divine Inanna with 57kg at $26. May need one.
10
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Red, Purple Spots, White Cap
10 x0x90 DIGITAL MISS
RAY MALPASS
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
R J Malpass, Mrs R Talor, G E Walker & T G Reeve
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 9 at Albany Cl2 on April 27 over 1100m, slow going 14 len behind Secret Stones with 58kg at $31. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at this track Cl1 on May 17 over 1200m, 27 len behind Diamond Tipped with 58.5kg at $12. Faces a tough assignment.
3
BAILEY WEBSTER
Pink And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Yellow Cap
11 849x3 ROSA BALLERINA
RAY MALPASS
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R J Malpass
Second-up. First-up after eight months 3rd of 10 at this track Cl1 on May 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Diamond Tipped with 51kg at $11. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on March 21 2024 over 1190m, 9 len behind Hafey carrying 55kg at $101. Yet to score when second up and is unlikely to threaten.
5
ROSIE MAHONY
Pink And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Yellow Cap
12 043x6 SALCHINO
KEVIN MAHONEY
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
D A Bastow
Second-up. First-up after seven months settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at this track Cl3 on May 31 over 1200m, 12 len behind Southern Scandal with 55.5kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Geraldton Cl2 on April 17 2024 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Identifier carrying 58kg at $26. This looks a tough assignment.
12
JOSEPH SEE
Emerald Green, Black Interlocked Horseshoes And Cap
13 8985x GREY MISTRESS
JACKIE SCOTT
5YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms J Scott
Resuming after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at this track Cl1 July 12 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind City Mistress carrying 58kg at $4. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Geraldton Cl2 December 17 2023 over 1100m, 3 len behind Safe Hustle carrying 56.5kg at $21. Will take great benefit from this run.
3
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Horse Head, Horseshoe Sleeves And Cap
14 7x50x IMPENDING FEATURE
GLEN CORTES
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Northern Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D R Hammarquist)
Resumes. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Geraldton Mdn October 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Western Lady carrying 56kg at $21. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Geraldton Mdn October 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Just Gifted with 56kg at $7. Later.
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Green, White Spots, Yellow Sleeves And Cap