Kalgoorlie   05 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

JB CONTRACTING HANDICAP 1300m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 28)   Rail: +5m Entire.  

Anticipate a moderate tempo is a race devoid of recognised speedsters. PRIZED JEWEL (5) is dropping down in class after a couple of fair efforts in tougher fields at Esperance. She has a good draw, and a peak effort would take her close to winning this. On top in an even lineup. RULING DAME (9) ended her last campaign with 3 second-place finishes in a row on this track. She comes to hand quickly and will be ready to rumble fresh up with a home track advantage. Watch closely for any positive market moves. MOUNTAIN ASH (1) just battled over a mile at Esperance last start and was racing in better company there before that with mixed results. If he puts it together on the day, then he is more than capable of a top 3 finish. HOT PUDDIN (8) had the blinkers off last start and turned his form around with a tight nose victory at Esperance. He has 2.5kg less to carry and can repeat the dose. KELLY'S LI ZA LU (7) caught the eye with a nice late finish at Esperance last start. She will be peaking third up from a spell and can figure in the top 3 this time. SUGGESTED PLAY: Prized Jewel each way.
1 x7386 MOUNTAIN ASH
PAUL TAPPER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss N Jordan, P D Tapper, J B Tapper & J Budny
Most recently 6th of 9 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 21 over 1600m, 3 len behind My Boy Eddy with 59.5kg at $5. The start before that 8th of 11 at Esperance Esperance Spri on March 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind I Am Spartacus carrying 56.5kg at $18. Encouraging signs last time and can sneak into the finish.
7
ROCKY CHEUNG
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Bands And Armbands, Pink Cap
2 62753 KALLAROO
ROD BROWN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Trucking Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Reed)
Last start 3rd of 9 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 21 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind My Boy Eddy with 59kg at $8. The race before that 5th of 14 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 2 over 1600m, 4 len behind Minor Detail carrying 60kg at $8.50. Facing a stiff test.
2
TAJ DYSON
Red, White Diamond, Red And White Diamond Sleeves, White Cap
3 95485 SO LIKABLE
PAUL TAPPER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs A M Batley & J Batley
At the latest run did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at Esperance Rtg 70+ on March 21 over 1300m, 3 len behind Hilton carrying 54kg at $17. The run before that faded in the straight 8th of 14 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 2 over 1600m, 8 len behind Minor Detail with 58kg at $19. Tested this line-up.
1
CHANEL COOPER
Royal Blue, Yellow Lightning Bolt Yoke, Lightning Bolt Cap
4 17x01 SCOTTISH LAIRD
R G BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T R Brown & O K Boodoo
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at Esperance Cl5 on March 2 over 1100m, 7 len behind First Law carrying 56kg at $31. Second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Esperance Rtg 58+ March 21 over 1200m defeating Alotofbanter with 57kg at $26. Each way value.
10
MS KYRA YUILL
Red, Yellow Sun, Orange Sleeves, White Stars, Red Cap, White Stars
5 16107 PRIZED JEWEL
PAUL TAPPER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Miss N Jordan
Useful mare. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Esperance Rtg 70+ on March 21 over 1300m, 4 len behind Hilton with 54kg at $15. Before that 11th of 15 at Esperance Esperance Cup on March 2 over 2010m, 7 len behind Stormageddon with 55kg at $61. Rates highly and is sure to run well.
5
C NICOLL
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Bands And Armbands, Pink Cap
6 3822x DANCING JACK
ANTHONY ORAM
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
A R Oram, B K Oram, Miss P D Oram, M A Oram, D Cameron, D J Plimmer, R J Darwin & M Malecki
First-up. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at this track Rtg 58+ November 2 over 1760m, a nose behind Onemoreforleo with 54.5kg at $3.80. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at this track Rtg 58+ March 29 2024 over 1300m, 6 len behind Counter Drive carrying 56.5kg at $16. Include in all combinations.
9
CASEY HUNTER
Red, Purple Cross Sashes And Cap
7 80x64 KELLY'S LI ZA LU
DAVID SMITH
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G Carroll, G Bailiff, D A Smith, M Donnell, Miss E Finger, Mrs E Carroll, Mrs C Bailiff, B Kelly & J F Hayes
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Esperance Cl5 on March 2 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind First Law with 55kg at $14. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 21 over 1200m, 2 len behind Scottish Laird with 56kg at $4.80. Racing well. Looks ready to win.
3
A HEARN
Dk. Blue, White And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Striped Cap
8 06x01 HOT PUDDIN
JOSH BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs J B Harrison, Mrs S J Piper, Mrs K S Piper-Hyman, Mrs C A Holly, Mrs A M Lorne, Mrs N Haynes, Mrs M Milligan, Mrs T Clay, Mrs M Ashworth & Miss P Dodd
Third-up today. First-up second last of 13 at Esperance Cl2 on March 2 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Sure Thing with 57.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell won by a nose at Esperance Cl2 March 21 over 1300m defeating Tanksforthememory with 55.5kg at $16. Big chance to go back-to-back.
4
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Black, Red And White Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Striped Cap
9 6222x RULING DAME
PETER FERNIE
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
N J Carapellotti, J Rushmore, C J Mitchell, B C Riddle, K J Robinson, C A Hahn, R P Foster, C G Armstrong, M J Armstrong, R W Mitchell, L Coyle, A Embley, T L Atkinson, B J Ryan, C L Lawson, A Cetinic, T K Leighton, J C Gallo & T G Dunn
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at this track Cl2 November 2 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Safe Rappa with 58kg at $2.80. First up last campaign third of 7 at Belmont Park Westspeed Plat June 8 over 1200m, soft track; a long neck behind Russian Sniper carrying 54kg at $12. Can return with a bold run.
8
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Red, Dark Blue Disc, White Sleeves, Red Cap Dark Blue Hoops
10 58036 ABBOU
MACK HALL
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
M J D Hall & Cape Falls Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B T Fogarty)
Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ on March 3 over 1720m, 6 len behind Warralea Lass with 56.5kg at $12. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Ascot Cl5 on February 3 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Outspoken Lad with 54kg at $51. Unlikely to threaten.
6
KESHAW DHURUN
Brown, Light Blue Armband, Light Blue Cap