Kalgoorlie   15 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

HERTZ HANDICAP 1612m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 20)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 6.89)  

Strong tempo from Never Sober, Khalida and Dreamtime Jean. PULL THE TRIGGER (6) came off Ascot contests in stronger and missed a whisker here over 1400m It was a big effort from the back and the step up to the mile suits. He's switched to the right yard and can go one better. SANTA BRAE (4) has gone close both starts back and he has more to give. Keeps the 2kg claim, and he will hit the line late. FEUDING (3) was heavily bet beaten 2.3L in the same contest. He went close in a 64 prior and is a hope. DREAMTIME JEAN (5) switched to Fernie second-up and needed the run. He has more to give and has won 2/3 third up. STRIKE NOW (2) has a handy 3kg claim and will find this easier than Ascot. Keep on side briefly freshened. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Pull The Trigger.
1 8x558 KICK A GOAL SON
PAUL TAPPER
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 63.0KG
Miss N Jordan & P D Tapper
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track Rtg 70+ on May 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Close At Hand carrying 56kg at $41. Before that got back early 5th of 8 at this track Rtg 70+ on May 3 over 1300m, 7 len behind Category Three with 59kg at $21.
7
SHARNI WEBSTER
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Bands And Armbands, Pink Cap
2 99059 STRIKE NOW
DAVID SMITH
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
W M Cowcher & J Price
Useful gelding. Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 10 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 10 over 2200m, 8 len behind Zaza Rock carrying 54.5kg at $26. The race before that second last in a small field at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 26 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Fine Touch with 55.5kg at $20. Good enough to make amends.
5
AVA CATARINO
Dark Blue, White And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Striped Cap
3 70926 FEUDING
PETER FERNIE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
N J Carapellotti, G P Hawkins, G J Hawkins, T K Leighton, B J Ryan, The One One Pod 1 (Mgr: B J Ryan), C N Wells, T G Dunn, B S McManus, C L Lawson, K Coleman-Cox, A Cooney & N Addison
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on May 25 over 1760m, 2.25 len behind Magic Will Reign carrying 61.5kg at $1.85. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 64+ on May 18 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Ryewood with 58kg at $9. Has a low draw so a bold showing is on the cards.
3
LUCY FIORE
Turquoise With Lime Green Circle, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
4 61x34 SANTA BRAE
ROSS CRAIG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
F J P Fiore & Mrs J G Fiore
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 64+ on May 18 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Ryewood with 56.5kg at $9.50. Last start 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on May 25 over 1760m, 1.2 len behind Magic Will Reign carrying 59.5kg at $3.70. Capable of a better showing. Rates highly and can go close.
8
CHANEL COOPER
Dark Blue, Gold And White Band And Armbands, Black Collar And Cuffs, White Cap
5 38x40 DREAMTIME JEAN
PETER FERNIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A L Ballantyne, G J Catherall, D Walters, P Wilson, The Harbour Gals (Mgr: Mrs A Pink), Mrs A Pink, J Pilatti, D Nairn, Jenga (Mgr: T Godden), Twistda Rubber Arm (Mgr: G J Dyer) & Know It Ales (Mgr: G J Dyer)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 58+ on May 18 over 1100m, 4 len behind Sure Thing carrying 58kg at $10. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Queen's Sacrifice with 56kg at $4.40. Ready to run a big race.
11
BRAYDEN GAERTH
Red, White B In Circle, B In Circle On Cap
6 x8752 PULL THE TRIGGER
PETER FERNIE
4YO  GR/CH  GELDING 58.0KG
Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers), G J Ferguson, Ms G A Peirson-Jones, Harbour (Mgr: M R Pink), O J Hubber, Mrs F A Sept, M R Pink, S J Spragg, Mrs S Clark, B A Archibald & D D La Rosa
At the latest run took up a position near the tail 2nd of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 1 over 1400m, head behind Queen's Sacrifice with 57.5kg at $6. The race before that 5th of 7 at Ascot Westspeed 0Mwly on May 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kelvinater with 57kg at $9. Rates highly and expected to be in the finish.
6
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Red, White Pearce Racing Logo, Royal Blue Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 05056 NEVER SOBER
ASHLEY MALEY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
A W Maley, K B Tuckey, J V Gallop, J F Kearney, D N Kearney, P D Kearney, J P Morris & D Gane
Last start 6th of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 1 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Queen's Sacrifice with 53kg at $15. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on May 25 over 1760m, 1.5 len behind Magic Will Reign carrying 55.5kg at $13. Can improve and is a top-three contender.
4
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
White, Green Collar, Green And Red Spot And Armbands, Green And White Cap
8 13365 PRIZED JEWEL
PAUL TAPPER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Miss N Jordan
Useful mare. Most recently 5th of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 1 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Queen's Sacrifice carrying 57kg at $20. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ on May 25 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Floba with 57.5kg at $12. One to keep in mind.
2
A HEARN
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Bands And Armbands, Pink Cap
9 65454 KHALIDA
DAVID SMITH
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
D A Smith, B Dowdle & T W Churstain
Last start 4th of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 1 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Queen's Sacrifice carrying 55.5kg at $14. Before that 5th of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ on May 25 over 1200m, 5 len behind Floba with 56kg at $10. In the right race this time and is definitely worth including.
9
T TURNER
Dark Blue, White And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Striped Cap
10 68768 ABBOU
MACK HALL
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
M J D Hall & Cape Falls Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B T Fogarty)
Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at York on May 15 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Jolly Lace with 51kg at $18. The run before that 6th of 11 at Geraldton Rtg 58+ on May 4 over 1609m, 4 len behind Dutch Por with 51kg at $26. Can't recommend.
1
KESHAW DHURUN
Brown, Light Blue Armband, Light Blue Cap
11 86063 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
Last start 3rd of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on May 25 over 1760m, 1.0 len behind Magic Will Reign carrying 54kg at $18. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Rtg 64+ on May 18 over 1600m, 4 len behind Ryewood with 54kg at $101. This looks a stern test.
10
NATIKA RIORDAN
Red, Purple Cross Sashes And Cap