Kalgoorlie   03 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TERRA DRILLING HANDICAP 1400m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 30)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 6.70)  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Zebedee Springs. ZEBEDEE SPRINGS (6) is a consistent gelding who posted his first win on his home track here just over a fortnight ago, courtesy of a good ride from 3kg claiming apprentice Ava Catarino, who again takes 3kg off her back. She has the pole position and can repeat the dose. PRIZED JEWEL (5) fought on well enough when finishing third here last time out and had won a similar race to this before that. She is in a good space, and another honest effort is expected. RULING DAME (8) ran on too late when finishing third as an odds-on favourite here 8 days ago. She has an extra 100m to travel this time and can have the last say. ONEMOREFORLEO (2) failed to fire fresh up and usually takes another run before hitting his straps. He has a good record over the trip here and will have the aid of a 2kg claim to reduce his weight. With the right run, he can figure in the finish. Include in all multiples to be safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Prized Jewel each-way.
1 38664 MOUNTAIN ASH
PAUL TAPPER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss N Jordan, P D Tapper, J B Tapper & J Budny
Most recently 4th of 7 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 25 over 1634m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Scottish Laird carrying 58kg at $8. Before that 6th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Prized Jewel with 57kg at $10. Going okay but has had too many chances.
11
ROCKY CHEUNG
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Bands And Armbands, Pink Cap
2 231x9 ONEMOREFORLEO
BRETT DRURY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R C McPherson, Mrs J A McPherson, B J Pascoe, M F Byrne & E J Robinson
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Scottish Laird with 59kg at $16. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track Cl2 on April 13 2024 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Right To Silence with 58kg at $8. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer.
4
AMY JO HAYES
Gold, Red Sash And Sleeves
3 68060 NORTHERN IVY
PAUL TAPPER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss S Anthony
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Scottish Laird with 56kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 9 at Esperance Rtg 70+ on March 21 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Hilton carrying 52kg at $21. Not keen on his chances.
10
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Band And Armbands, Pink Cap
4 05x42 KAKADU
G J BOWEN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G J Bowen & B J Bowen
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th in a small field at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Natural Gem carrying 58kg at $20. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 25 over 1300m, slow going 0.5 len behind So Likable with 54.5kg at $20. Fully tested this time around.
9
MS KYRA YUILL
Black, Lilac Sash And Sleeves, Yellow Cap
5 10713 PRIZED JEWEL
PAUL TAPPER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Miss N Jordan
Racing well. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 18 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Scottish Laird carrying 57.5kg at $6. The race before that won by 1.5 len at this track Rtg 58+ April 5 over 1300m defeating Kallaroo carrying 56kg at $16. Hard to beat on her best form.
5
C NICOLL
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Bands And Armbands, Pink Cap
6 12431 ZEBEDEE SPRINGS
JUSTIN ROBINS
5YO  GR/B  MARE 57.0KG
J A Robins & Mrs E Gray
Useful type. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track Cl2 April 18 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Hush Now carrying 57kg at $3.10. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at this track Cl2 on April 5 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Queen's Sacrifice with 60kg at $6. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Looks hard to beat again.
1
AVA CATARINO
Light Blue, Pink Spots And Cap
7 x0965 KHALIDA
DAVID SMITH
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D A Smith, B Dowdle & T W Churstain
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 25 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind So Likable with 57kg at $7.50. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track Rtg 64+ on April 5 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Love Drunk Baby with 54kg at $6. Will need to improve sharply.
6
KESHAW DHURUN
Dark Blue, White And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Striped Cap
8 2x323 RULING DAME
PETER FERNIE
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
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
Going well. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 25 over 1300m, slow going 0.9 len behind So Likable carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Scottish Laird with 54.5kg at $3.80. Genuine type who is among the leading hopes.
8
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Red And White Hoops
9 03687 ABBOU
MACK HALL
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
M J D Hall & Cape Falls Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B T Fogarty)
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Scottish Laird carrying 50kg at $10. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 5 over 1300m, 6 len behind Prized Jewel with 54kg at $9. Must improve off a last-start seventh over 1400m at this track to feature in the finish.
4
SHARNI WEBSTER
Brown, Light Blue Armband, Light Blue Cap
10 77609 ALL ON BLACK
PAUL TAPPER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss N Jordan & P D Tapper
Last start ran last of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind So Likable with 52.5kg at $91. The run before that second last of 14 at Esperance Rtg 58+ on March 2 over 1600m, 12 len behind Minor Detail with 54kg at $101. Major player.
3
NATIKA RIORDAN
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Bands And Armbands, Pink Cap
11 2x086 DANCING JACK
ANTHONY ORAM
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
A R Oram, B K Oram, Miss P D Oram, M A Oram, D Cameron, D J Plimmer, R J Darwin & M Malecki
At the latest run second last of 7 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 25 over 1634m, slow going 3.5 len behind Scottish Laird carrying 54.5kg at $8. Before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Scottish Laird with 55kg at $41.
2
LISA STAPLES
Red, Purple Cross Sashes And Cap
12 73538 NO MORE DUST
PAUL TAPPER
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss N Jordan & P D Tapper
Most recently second last of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind So Likable carrying 54.5kg at $16. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 58+ on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Natural Gem with 52kg at $17. Can play a role in the outcome.
7
A HEARN
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Band And Armbands, Pink Cap