Roebourne   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

NOR WEST GROUP HARDING CUP 1406m

Track: GOOD     Rail: True.  

Schnoots and Commando Miss will press forward in a keen battle for the lead. SCHNOOTS (6) seeks the hat-trick and spiked her figures last time in the CL2 at Broome. Has Yuill on for the 4kg apprentice and briefly freshened she can go on with the job. WESTERN IMPACT (2) got too far back last time but led them up and belted a CL3 field by 3L at Carnarvon the one before. Gets in light with the 4kg claim and is a decent chance to bounce. ONE ABOVE ALL (5) has been plainer since the easy win here this grade three back. Raced favourite last time and draws better today with a 3kg claimer booked. Draws better today, and a much better effort is likely. ROYALZEL (1) won this grade at Port Hedland, getting back on track. The 3kg claim brings him right into it. ROCKING THE MERC (3) would have claims finding his best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Schnoots.
1 11341 ROYALZEL
TOM PIKE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
T N Pike & Ms L F Williams
Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Port Hedland Rtg 56+ July 13 over 1300m defeating Simply Rosso carrying 59.5kg at $3.20. The start before that ran last in a small field at Marble Bar Rtg 63+ on July 5 over 1200m, 21 len behind Our Kiwi Princess with 56.5kg at $2.25. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
5
SHARNI WEBSTER
Red, White Stars, Dark Blue Armbands, Red Cap
2 41216 WESTERN IMPACT
RAY MALPASS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R J Malpass & Mrs V S Stanley
Most recently got back early 6th of 10 at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ on July 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lacevinsky with 55kg at $3.90. Before that came from midfield and won by 3 len at Carnarvon Cl3 July 11 over 1400m defeating Shabalala carrying 56kg at $4.40. Nicely placed and can bounce.
7
GIAAN O'DONNELL
Pink And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Yellow Cap
3 37x83 ROCKING THE MERC
KEVIN MAHONEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs A J Mahoney
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ on June 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Shabalala carrying 58.5kg at $31. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Port Hedland Rtg 56+ on July 13 over 1300m, 3 len behind Royalzel carrying 57.5kg at $13. Marginal claims.
8
KRISTY BENNETT
Red And Black Halves, Red Cap
4 35542 COMMANDO MISS
TOM PIKE
8YO  GR/CH  MARE 56.0KG
Ms L F Williams
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Port Hedland Rtg 56+ on July 13 over 1600m, head behind Fellafromdownunder with 56kg at $26. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Marble Bar Rtg 56+ on July 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Uni Queen carrying 56kg at $8.50. Will find this tougher.
6
LISA STAPLES
Green, Lilac Sash And Cap
5 54247 ONE ABOVE ALL
TIMOTHY PIKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
T C Pike
Most recently ran last of 7 at this track Rtg 56+ on June 28 over 1611m, 6 len behind Urban Warrior carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. The start before that 4th of 8 at Port Hedland Rtg 56+ on June 21 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Blazing Tycoon with 55.5kg at $6. Deserves consideration.
2
HOLLY NOTTLE
Royal Blue, White P And Horse Head, White Armbands, White Stars On Cap
6 2x611 SCHNOOTS
JODY MC LAUGHLIN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
A E Fairhurst, D B Elzas, R Buswell, B E Hoar & C G Warwick
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 0.6 len at Broome Cl2 June 29 over 1435m defeating Commissions with 53kg at $11. Before that won by 3.5 len at Broome Mdn June 7 over 1100m defeating Fast John carrying 56kg at $8. Going well and should prove hard to beat.
4
MS KYRA YUILL
Maroon, White Seams
7 58986 MAGIC OF ZEUS
JACKIE SCOTT
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
K R Mahoney
Last start second last of 7 at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ on July 20 over 1600m, 8 len behind King Mahuta with 57kg at $61. Before that 8th of 11 at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ on July 11 over 1200m, 10 len behind Big Cities with 56kg at $101. Might struggle again.
3
KATE PATEMAN
Red, Light Blue Hoops
8 63276 JUSTHANDY
MALCOLM MACKENZIE
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M T Mackenzie
Most recently 6th of 8 at Port Hedland Rtg 56+ on July 13 over 1300m, 8 len behind Royalzel with 51kg at $10. The run before that ran last of 7 at this track Rtg 56+ on June 28 over 1103m, 12 len behind Diamond Tipped with 54kg at $26. Yet to win at this journey and must go to another level.
9
JEFFERSON TSANG
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Horse Head, Horseshoe Sleeves And Cap
9 77727 SHAMARA
MALCOLM MACKENZIE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M T Mackenzie
Last start second last of 8 at Port Hedland Rtg 56+ on July 13 over 1300m, 8 len behind Royalzel with 55.5kg at $15. Before that 2nd of 7 at Marble Bar Rtg 56+ on July 5 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Uni Queen carrying 55.5kg at $41. Needs to do more. Prepared to risk.
1
M HEAGNEY
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Horse Head, Horseshoe Sleeves And Cap