Geraldton 20 Feb 2025
GOING: G(4)
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HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY PAUL OBRIEN HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: True. |
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Little early speed on offer so On The Mark should be prominent. IRONCLAD BOY (6) scored a good win two back in this grade before tackling a C2 over this course and distance where he was edged out narrowly. Faithfull hopping on board is a big tick and he may be able to hold a closer position today. Racing well and can go one better this time. ON THE MARK (2) made it two wins from his last 3 starts with a dominant 5.7L victory when leading throughout as the $1.55 favourite. The draw is a niggle, though he has never missed the placings at this track and trip. Last start effort is hard to ignore and he looks a leading chance once again. THE RUSH (3) finished 3.7L behind a good winner at this track and trip 42 days ago when jumping a $4.40 elect. Galati rides now from a good gate and she should get her chance to be in the finish. ENTICING (9) just missed behind Ironclad Boy 24 days ago to suggest he's knocking on the door. Can feature again. COLLECTIVE (10) is nicely placed to be in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ironclad Boy goes on top.
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| 1 | 58x85 |
SET THE SCENE
SEAN RAINS 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Mrs S S Threadwell, S L J Rains, C W Henman, Mrs B E Clarkson, S B Hunt, B Kingdon, M R Partington & S J Rains Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up from last on the turn second last of 9 at this track Rtg 70+ on January 27 over 1213m, 3.5 len behind Prince Ragnar with 57kg at $51. Second-up 5th of 9 at this track Rtg 70+ on February 6 over 1413m, 4.5 len behind Defending carrying 57kg at $61. Other runners rate better this time. |
13 AVA CATARINO |
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| 2 | 24121 |
ON THE MARK
BARRY NEWNHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs B Stokes Useful gelding. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 5.5 len win at this track Cl2 February 6 over 1113m defeating Luckee Floran carrying 62.5kg at $1.55. The start before that 2nd of 14 at this track Cl2 on January 9 over 1200m, nose behind Choixway with 62kg at $2.15. Racing well and can feature again. |
11 MS P EDWARDS |
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| 3 | 31242 |
THE RUSH
MALCOLM MACKENZIE 6YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG M T Mackenzie, I Fitzpatrick, D Fitzpatrick & RKK Kalves Recent form sound. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 9 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sparkle Corner carrying 59kg at $4.40. Before that 4th of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on December 27 over 1600m, 4 len behind Juruena Gold carrying 59kg at $3. Well placed and gets her chance to break through. |
2 AUSTIN GALATI |
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| 4 | 02241 |
HARD QUESTIONS
TONY SCALLY 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T Scally, Mrs R Barham, Mrs J A Clough, K J Hagan, G J Keeffe, C J Keeffe, J D Mitchell, A McKay, W J Pilkington, Ms C A Poulsen, S Scally & N Wheatley Useful gelding. Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track Walkaway Cup December 27 over 2100m defeating Truevinsky carrying 54kg at $3.30. The race before that 4th in a small field at this track Rtg 58+ on December 7 over 1900m, 1.3 len behind Butterflyrock with 58kg at $2.20. One of the main contenders. |
9 C NICOLL |
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| 5 | 16120 |
JURUENA GOLD
GORDON SPOWART 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG K E Holly, J R Prater, W J Clarkson, L W Carroll, P R Norgate, A L Fairley, L A Cripps & S C Doyle Last start second last of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 27 over 1925m, 6 len behind Butterflyrock carrying 58kg at $11. The race before that 2nd of 13 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 9 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Allaboutthecraic with 57.5kg at $3.40. Great chance to atone. |
8 TAJ DYSON |
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| 6 | 60312 |
IRONCLAD BOY
TONY SCALLY 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG B D Evans Recent form sound. Last start took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at this track Cl2 on February 6 over 1413m, 0.9 len behind Clever Combat carrying 60.5kg at $9. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track Rtg 58+ January 27 over 1213m defeating Mocha Dream carrying 55kg at $16. Leading prospect. |
5 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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| 7 | 11557 |
MASTER ALEX
GORDON SPOWART 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R L & G P Humberston Racing (Mgr: R L Humberston) Most recently eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on February 6 over 1113m, 5 len behind Queen Tiffany with 58kg at $16. Before that 5th of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sparkle Corner with 58.5kg at $5.50. Prepared to overlook. |
4 MADI DERRICK |
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| 8 | 57077 |
BE SEATED
RON COWL (JNR) 7YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG B D Renner, C J Bee, R K Cowl (Jnr), S B Bidwell, G H Moon, C H Dymond, A D Walker & J P Partington Last start eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track Rtg 70+ on February 6 over 1413m, 5.5 len behind Defending carrying 54kg at $19. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 27 over 1213m, 2.75 len behind Ironclad Boy with 57kg at $14. Prefer others. |
7 J BROWN |
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| 9 | 5x363 |
ENTICING
PETER J DALY 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P J Bruce, D Barry, P J Daly, Miss T M Daly, P A Dixon, F B Daly, D J Gibbings, S G Gibbings, M G March, Mrs T M March, D M Fitzsimons, Ms K A Day & S White Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 27 over 1213m, long-neck behind Ironclad Boy carrying 56kg at $15. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sparkle Corner with 57kg at $11. Rates highly and is among the chances. |
3 T TURNER |
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| 10 | 9x723 |
COLLECTIVE
ALBERT BOWTELL 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham & Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers) Racing well. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at this track Cl2 on February 6 over 1413m, 1.75 len behind Clever Combat with 59.5kg at $2.10. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track Cl2 on January 27 over 1413m, 1.0 len behind Forbidden Apple with 59.5kg at $3.90. Strong run latest and can find winning form this time. |
12 A HEARN |
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| 11 | 11543 |
STEVIE'S MAY
ALBERT BOWTELL 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A L Bowtell, Mrs R D Bowtell & Miss K J Bowtell Recent form sound. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on February 6 over 1113m, 1.5 len behind Queen Tiffany carrying 55kg at $4.20. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 27 over 1213m, 1.5 len behind Ironclad Boy with 55kg at $2.50. Honest galloper who is in the mix. |
14 CHANEL COOPER |
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| 12 | x9731 |
CLEVER COMBAT
WILLIAM RENWICK 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ms G L Walmsley Going well. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.9 len at this track Cl2 February 6 over 1413m defeating Ironclad Boy carrying 57kg at $6. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track Cl2 on January 27 over 1413m, 1.1 len behind Forbidden Apple carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Confidence back and can sneak into the finish again. |
10 LISA STAPLES |
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| 13 | x0506 |
KARLSTAD
GERARD ANTHONY 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG G T Anthony Last start second last of 7 at Mt Barker Rtg 70+ on February 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Via Monte with 51kg at $81. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on December 27 over 1600m, 10 len behind Juruena Gold carrying 55.5kg at $51. Will struggle. |
1 P FARRELL |
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| 14 | 7x000 |
FIRST CONTACT
MALCOLM MACKENZIE 5YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG P G Burrell, Mrs H A Burrell, Mrs R Olive, M Olive & R V Piesse Most recently ran last of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 27 over 1213m, 6 len behind Ironclad Boy carrying 54kg at $81. The race before that second last of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 9 over 1100m, 6 len behind Moorumbine carrying 55kg at $91. Prefer to see her back in form. |
6 BAILEY WEBSTER |
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| 15 | 55803 |
ABBOU
MACK HALL 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG M J D Hall & Cape Falls Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B T Fogarty) Most recently 3rd of 7 at Ascot Cl5 on February 3 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Outspoken Lad carrying 54kg at $51. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 14 at Bunbury Rtg 46+ on January 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pointless Praise carrying 56kg at $15. Major player. |
9 KESHAW DHURUN |
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| 16 | 9847x |
WEIGHTMAN
MALCOLM MACKENZIE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG M T Mackenzie Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at this track Cl2 December 15 over 1618m, 4 len behind Special Plan with 54kg at $19. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Ascot Cl1 May 8 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Striking Fella with 54kg at $41. Will need this hitout. |
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