Carnarvon   31 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

THANKS VOLUNTEERS & STAFF HANDICAP 1400m

Track: AW     Rail: True.  

Genuine pace with Choice Bid crossing from the outside gate in search of the lead. WESTERN IMPACT (4) is racing in good order and drops in weight today after a 2L defeat in a CL3 here last start. Webster knows him well and the barrier should see him land in a good position in running. Rates well on his best form and can bounce back to winning ways today. WESTCOAST EXPRESS (12) got a long way back last start and never featured at Belmont and will find this much easier. His run two back at Northam stacks up and the map looks favourable for him. Joins the new stable and can debut for the Pateman team with a victory. WAR TACTICS (11) disappointed last start when setting the tempo but was in good touch prior to day. Now gets Faithfull in the saddle replacing the apprentice hoop in a good push for his chances. Looks a live chance. LACEVINSKY (2) is better than he showed last start and can return to form with the rise in trip. IMAGE OF PRO (9) wasn't far away last start and has to be included on that effort. SUGGESTED PLAY: Western Impact gets the nod.
1 21223 PLATO OR PLOMO
DARRYN PATEMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), Goldlight Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Cheetham), G S Hooper, Mercon Racing (Mgr: D Condidorio), R J Wade, Mrs S M White & C H Yeak
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Broome Rtg 58+ on August 16 over 1615m, 1.5 len behind Granite Rock with 61kg at $4.20. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Broome Rtg 58+ on August 2 over 1435m, 1.75 len behind Granite Rock with 60.5kg at $3.30. Not far away last start. Top-three chance.
10
GIAAN O'DONNELL
Lime Green, White Striped Sleeves, White Cap
2 32126 LACEVINSKY
JACKIE SCOTT
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
A W McNamara (Jnr), P Neal & A L Cooper
Last start 6th of 11 at this track Rtg 56+ on August 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Cheeky Charlotte carrying 60kg at $5.50. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Rtg 67+ on August 1 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Who's Your Mama with 54.5kg at $3.70. Nicely placed and can get the job done.
11
NATIKA RIORDAN
White, Red Band And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
3 52207 PULL THE TRIGGER
PETER MOSES
5YO  GR/CH  GELDING 59.0KG
P G Moses & A King
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 14 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 58+ on July 13 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind The Jester's Son carrying 58.5kg at $11. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 64+ on June 29 over 1760m, 19 len behind Santa Brae carrying 55.5kg at $6. Expected to be doing his best work late.
7
AMY JO HAYES
Yellow, Lilac Hoops And Cap
4 21624 WESTERN IMPACT
RAY MALPASS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R J Malpass & Mrs V S Stanley
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Cl3 on August 17 over 1400m, 2 len behind Gold Spy carrying 58kg at $10. Before that 2nd of 9 at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on July 26 over 1406m, 4 len behind Schnoots with 54kg at $4.60. Expected to play a significant role.
6
SHARNI WEBSTER
Pink And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Yellow Cap
5 03317 CHOICE BID
LEIGH MURRAY
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Leigh Murray
Last start 7th of 11 at this track Rtg 56+ on August 17 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Cheeky Charlotte with 57kg at $16. The run before that won by a nose at this track Rtg 52+ August 1 over 1400m defeating Weld with 58.5kg at $4.60. Will need to improve significantly.
12
TIANA MURRAY
Green, Orange Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
6 45462 WELD
LEIGH MURRAY
11YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
L.Murray
Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track Rtg 52+ on August 1 over 1400m, nose behind Choice Bid carrying 58.5kg at $41. The run before that ran last in a small field at Marble Bar Rtg 56+ on July 5 over 1200m, 14 len behind Fameux with 54kg at $12. Prepared to risk.
8
ROCKY CHEUNG
Green And Orange Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
7 61355 FRIES WITH THAT
CATHY GODDEN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs K M Farrell
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Broome Rtg50+ on August 16 over 1435m, 3.5 len behind Hide The Oreos carrying 58kg at $8. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Broome Rtg50+ on August 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind Big Cities with 58.5kg at $9.50. Rates highly on best form and can make his presence felt.
9
P FARRELL
Dark Blue And Orange Diagonal Stripes, Orange Sleeves, Striped Cap
8 57080 CASH FLOW
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J L Davies & N E Thompson
Most recently second last of 11 at this track Rtg 56+ on August 17 over 1200m, 9 len behind Cheeky Charlotte carrying 53kg at $5. Before that ran last of 8 at this track Rtg 52+ on August 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Choice Bid with 59kg at $4.40. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.
4
JEFFERSON TSANG
Maroon, Black And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
9 55382 IMAGE OF PRO
RAY MALPASS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
N D Irvine
Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track Cl3 on August 17 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Gold Spy with 55.5kg at $18. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track Cl1 on August 1 over 1600m, 16 len behind Dream Illusion with 53.5kg at $15. Has ability and should measure up.
5
ELISHA WHITTINGTON
Pink And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Yellow Cap
10 60977 SALCHINO
KEVIN MAHONEY
7YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
D A Bastow
Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track Cl3 on August 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Gold Spy carrying 55kg at $81. The run before that 7th of 10 at Roebourne Cl3 on July 26 over 1205m, 6 len behind Make Mine Super carrying 55kg at $31. Looks safely held.
2
ROSIE MAHONY
Emerald Green, Black Interlocked Horseshoes And Cap
11 85336 WAR TACTICS
DAVID BLACK
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
D E Black & Mrs J Black
Most recently faded in the straight 6th of 11 at this track Cl3 on August 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Gold Spy carrying 53.5kg at $7. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 52+ on August 1 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Choice Bid with 55.5kg at $3. Capable enough on his day and is one of the major players.
1
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Green, Red and Dark Blue Sash, Red Cap
12 20020 WESTCOAST EXPRESS
AARON PATEMAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Gangemi Thoroughbreds, S & G Thoroughbreds, C J Felton, L M H Wisby, B D Watkins, Brady Street, G W McNally, Mercon Racing, M A A Ohlmus, R J Wade, JAJ Burt, R W Jones, G R Gibson, J D Rae, N Quinn, T R Panagiotou & M R Garvey
Most recently eased back early on 11th of 14 at Belmont Park Cl1 on August 6 over 1650m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Triple The Chant carrying 55.5kg at $9. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Northam Rtg 46+ on July 24 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Best Of The Gods carrying 56.5kg at $5. Worth another chance.
3
KATE PATEMAN
White, Pateman Family Crest, Family Crest Cap