Carnarvon   12 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G

MALLARD CONTRACTING HANDICAP 1600m

Track:     Rail: True.  

Without much in the way of early speed it might be left to Never Sober to take charge. Feel this could be a race in three. DREAM ILLUSION (1) is in good form, scoring two back here running on hard then finishing a close-up fourth. Might be looking for the mile now and looks hard to hold out. Can't knock the form of ONLY US (3) who has won both starts here for the new yard. Fresh-up won over 1200m in a hot form race and then over 1400m latest. Has won at the mile and draws better today. Looks a top chance to bring up the winning hat-trick. CANDLELIGHT SHERIF (2) was just behind Dream Illusion last time and looks next best. Fitter and could be over the odds. ODIN OMEN (10) was well held fresh but strips fitter and extra trip a plus. ALMA MATER (6) raced on speed last time and gave a sight. Can do the same this time. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dream Illusion can atone.
1 38314 DREAM ILLUSION
TONY SCALLY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A Kuzmicich, G Kuzmicich, M Andreoli, K Andreoli & P C Byron
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 30 over 1400m, 2 len behind Only Us with 58kg at $5. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track Rtg 54+ May 16 over 1400m defeating A Lot Of Class with 57.5kg at $6.50. In good form and looks hard to hold out.
5
A HEARN
Lime Green, Black Maltese Cross And Cap
2 505x5 CANDLELIGHT SHERIF
RICK EVANS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P M Evans
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 30 over 1400m, 3 len behind Only Us carrying 54kg at $51. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 11 at Albany Rtg 64+ on January 29 over 1900m, 9 len behind What A Prince carrying 52kg at $21. Will be hard to beat.
6
GIAAN O'DONNELL
Maroon, Orange Hoops, Light Blue Cap
3 07x11 ONLY US
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B G Mainwaring
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track Cl1 May 16 over 1200m defeating Mystery Minute with 53.5kg at $6.50. Last start favourite; won by a nose at this track Rtg 56+ May 30 over 1400m defeating What About Moi carrying 55kg at $2.60. Finds the ideal scenario and should be in the finish again.
8
MADI DERRICK
Blue, White Maltese Cross, Armbands And Cap
4 2x830 WESTERN IMPACT
RAY MALPASS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R J Malpass & Mrs V S Stanley
Most recently second last of 12 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 30 over 1400m, 13 len behind Only Us carrying 54kg at $8.50. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 54+ on May 16 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Dream Illusion carrying 54kg at $21. Capable enough on his day and is a key runner.
9
NATIKA RIORDAN
Pink And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Yellow Cap
5 20x57 NEVER SOBER
SEAN RAINS
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
P D Kearney, J P Morris, D Gane, J F Kearney, D N Kearney, A W Maley, J V Gallop, S L J Rains & Mrs S S Threadwell
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Undercover Sniper carrying 54.5kg at $5. Last start 7th of 12 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Only Us with 53kg at $9. Likely to struggle.
10
ROCKY CHEUNG
White, Royal Blue Raindrops And Pom Pom
6 09053 ALMA MATER
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs C L Hammarquist & Miss N Hammarquist
Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track Cl1 on May 30 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Swexan with 54.5kg at $4.80. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track Cl1 on May 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Only Us with 57.5kg at $15. Drawn well and is among the chances.
4
JASON LI
Yellow, Black And White Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
7 67x47 DAIYAMONDO
RICK EVANS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B D Evans
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 16 over 1000m, 4 len behind Gold Spy with 55kg at $31. Second run from a spell got back early 7th of 12 at this track Cl1 on May 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Swexan carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Comes into this in ordinary form. Confidence low and looks safely held.
7
JOSEPH SEE
White, Red Spots, Orange Armbands, White Cap With Red Spots
8 68946 DANEA ROCK
MALCOLM MACKENZIE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M T Mackenzie
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track Cl1 on May 30 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Swexan carrying 57kg at $31. The run before that 4th of 8 at Geraldton Mdn on April 30 over 1619m, 3 len behind Encosta De Money carrying 56kg at $12. Looks tested again.
1
SHARNI WEBSTER
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Horse Head, Horseshoe Sleeves And Cap
9 90584 MR HOLLYWOOD
AARON PATEMAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R P Webster, P A Webster & P J Webster
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track Cl1 on May 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind Swexan carrying 55kg at $15. Before that 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 54+ on May 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Dream Illusion with 52kg at $31. Likely to find this out of reach.
2
BAILEY WEBSTER
Red, White Star, White And Black Hooped Sleeves, White Star On Cap
10 640x8 ODIN OMEN
CLIFF HOWE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
C T Howe
Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 64+ on May 30 over 1200m, 10 len behind Aardvark with 53.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at Pinjarra Cl3 on November 30 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Our Mate Archie with 54kg at $61. Will come on from that run and should be right in the mix.
11
JEFFERSON TSANG
Black, Lime Green Shears, Armbands, Quartered Cap
11 x8566 RUN TEDDY RUN
JACKIE SCOTT
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms J Scott
Last start 6th of 12 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Only Us carrying 55kg at $151. The race before that got back early 6th of 9 at Geraldton Cl2 on April 30 over 1413m, 9 len behind Blue Lupin with 52kg at $41. Others read better. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.
12
ELISHA WHITTINGTON
Red, Light Blue Hoops
12 589x0 SHEEZA SHEILA
AARON PATEMAN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
S J Roberts, Mrs S M Smith, E C Smith, K B Benbow & Miss S M Benbow
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 11 at this track Cl3 on May 30 over 1200m, 12 len behind Mystery Minute carrying 56kg at $4. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 14 at Ascot Cl3 on January 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind My Harv with 54.5kg at $26. Prefer to just watch.
3
KATE PATEMAN
Emerald Green, Silver Thor Hammer, Black Details, Purple And Silver Checked Sleeves And Cap