Carnarvon   19 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G

MALLARD CONTRACTING HANDICAP 1600m

Track: Good     Rail: True.  

An absence of early speed provides Never Sober with the opportunity to lead. ONLY US (2) has gone back-to-back at this track recently, storming home to win in a photo over 1400m here last time out. Looks well suited now out to the mile and Hammarquist has him humming. May get back in the run but watch for him flying late in the race. WESTERN IMPACT (3) finished in 11th last time at this track in a disappointing performance. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. ODIN OMEN (5) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track. Has a fair record when second up, including three top-three finishes. Fitter so expect a better run this time. SHEEZA SHEILA (11) was safely held when resuming last start over 1200m at this track, finishing 11th. Should run well in this more suitable assignment. CANDLELIGHT SHERIF (1) will be better for the fresh run for the new stable and is not to be discounted. SUGGESTED PLAY: Only Us looks the one to beat.
1 505x5 CANDLELIGHT SHERIF
RICK EVANS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P M Evans
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 30 over 1400m, 3 len behind Only Us with 54kg at $51. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 11 at Albany Rtg 64+ on January 29 over 1900m, 9 len behind What A Prince with 52kg at $21. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.
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GIAAN O'DONNELL
Maroon, Orange Hoops, Light Blue Cap
2 07x11 ONLY US
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B G Mainwaring
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track Cl1 May 16 over 1200m defeating Mystery Minute with 53.5kg at $6.50. Second-up favourite; won by a nose at this track Rtg 56+ May 30 over 1400m defeating What About Moi carrying 55kg at $2.60. Looks poised to bring up the hat-trick.
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MADI DERRICK
Blue, White Maltese Cross, Armbands And Cap
3 2x830 WESTERN IMPACT
RAY MALPASS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R J Malpass & Mrs V S Stanley
At the latest run ran second last of 12 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 30 over 1400m, 13 len behind Only Us carrying 54kg at $8.50. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 54+ on May 16 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Dream Illusion carrying 54kg at $21. Finds a suitable race and can make amends for a disappointing effort last time.
1
NATIKA RIORDAN
Pink And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Yellow Cap
4 20x57 NEVER SOBER
SEAN RAINS
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
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 with 54.5kg at $5. Second-up 7th of 12 at this track Rtg 56+ on May 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Only Us carrying 53kg at $9. Disappointing of late and others are preferred.
5
ROCKY CHEUNG
White, Royal Blue Raindrops And Pom Pom
5 640x8 ODIN OMEN
CLIFF HOWE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C T Howe
Second run back. 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 carrying 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 carrying 54kg at $61. Can improve quickly out in distance.
10
JEFFERSON TSANG
Black, Lime Green Shears, Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 09053 ALMA MATER
GRAEME HAMMARQUIST
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs C L Hammarquist & Miss N Hammarquist
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track Cl1 on May 30 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Swexan with 54.5kg at $4.80. The race 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 carrying 57.5kg at $15. Rates highly and is among the chances.
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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 previously. 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 carrying 55kg at $31. Last start 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. Looking to others.
3
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
Last start eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track Cl1 on May 30 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Swexan with 57kg at $31. Before that 4th of 8 at Geraldton Mdn on April 30 over 1619m, 3 len behind Encosta De Money carrying 56kg at $12. Prefer to see her back in form.
11
ELISHA WHITTINGTON
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
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track Cl1 on May 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind Swexan carrying 55kg at $15. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 54+ on May 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Dream Illusion with 52kg at $31. Others make more appeal.
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BAILEY WEBSTER
Red, White Star, White And Black Hooped Sleeves, White Star On Cap
10 70009 PASSION PRINCE
JACKIE SCOTT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
W J McNamara & Miss N M Rawluk
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track Cl3 on May 30 over 1200m, 10 len behind Mystery Minute with 55kg at $151. The start before that ran last of 10 at York on May 14 over 1920m, slow going 34 len behind Opal Tango with 57kg at $101. Won't figure in the finish.
6
SHARNI WEBSTER
Red, Light Blue Hoops
11 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 with 56kg at $4. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 14 at Ascot Cl3 on January 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind My Harv with 54.5kg at $26. Likely improver.
2
KATE PATEMAN
Emerald Green, Silver Thor Hammer, Black Details, Purple And Silver Checked Sleeves And Cap