Kalgoorlie   13 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

WHAT THE CHUCK HANDICAP 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: True.  

Genuine pace with Science Degree taking up the running ahead of Queen's Sacrifice and Cocoon Bay. SCIENCE DEGREE (5) led all the way last time at this track, fending them all off for an impressive win. Very keen to stay with today. PULL THE TRIGGER (4) pulled up with a respiratory problem last time, so prepared to overlook that run. Two back was only beaten 0.8 len and that kind of effort would make him more than competitive again today. KAKADU (3) hasn't been far off this campaign and should be somewhere around the money again. THE JESTER'S SON (7) ran well resuming and should take plenty of improvement into this. Stay with. RULING DAME (12) was less than 2 len off in a similar race last start and looks an each-way player once more. SUGGESTED PLAY: SCIENCE DEGREE is the one they have to catch.
1 90597 STRIKE NOW
DAVID SMITH
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
D A Smith
Last start 7th of 10 at this track Rtg 64+ on June 29 over 1760m, 4 len behind Santa Brae with 59.5kg at $26. The race before that second last of 10 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 10 over 2200m, 8 len behind Zaza Rock with 54.5kg at $26. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.
2
AVA CATARINO
Dark Blue, White And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Striped Cap
2 64225 ONEMOREFORLEO
BRETT DRURY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R C McPherson, Mrs J A McPherson, B J Pascoe, M F Byrne & E J Robinson
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 64+ on June 29 over 1760m, 3.5 len behind Santa Brae with 53.5kg at $11. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track Rtg 70+ on June 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Close At Hand with 51.5kg at $12. Won't find this assignment as easy so willing to pass.
13
A HEARN
Gold, Red Sash And Sleeves
3 52385 KAKADU
G J BOWEN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G J Bowen & B J Bowen
At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Teabiscuit with 59kg at $8.50. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 22 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Scottish Laird carrying 56kg at $10. Well and truly in the each-way mix.
4
T TURNER
Black, Lilac Sash And Sleeves, Yellow Cap
4 75220 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
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at this track Rtg 64+ on June 29 over 1760m, 19 len behind Santa Brae with 55.5kg at $6. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 15 over 1612m, 0.8 len behind Feuding carrying 58kg at $2.80. Pulled up with an issue last time, worth another chance.
12
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Red, White Pearce Racing Logo, Royal Blue Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 52241 SCIENCE DEGREE
BRETT DRURY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs P A Reilly, J M Reilly, S P Reilly, M Reilly, D Trow, E Trow, A Trow, E J Trow, H T Donald, S Fleming & B J Pascoe
Recent form sound. Last start won by 1.4 len at this track Cl2 June 29 over 1300m defeating Stryker's Gal carrying 57kg at $5.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 22 over 1100m, 5 len behind Pearly Nuggett carrying 53.5kg at $5.50. Should take plenty of catching again.
3
NATIKA RIORDAN
Apricot
6 909x4 COCOON BAY
HELEN HARDING
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S J Wolfe, Pink Diamond Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), Pink Panther Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), C A Harding & K J Norton
Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Teabiscuit with 56kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 0.7 len at Esperance Cl5 December 6 over 1100m defeating Mungo Jerry carrying 58.5kg at $15. Can do much better this time with the run under her belt.
15
BRAYDEN GAERTH
Dark Blue, Orange Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves, Horseshoe Cap
7 845x3 THE JESTER'S SON
HELEN HARDING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs V M Thompson
Second-up. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track Cl2 on June 22 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Top Fun carrying 59.5kg at $10. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on December 4 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Smokin' Princess with 58kg at $4.50. Fitter and definitely worth following up.
5
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Lime Green, Black Spots, Lime Green Cap With Black Spots
8 534x0 DEVONIA
HELEN HARDING
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs K Wardle, A R Macalister & Mrs B A Macalister
Second-up. First-up after about 18 months ran last of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 22 over 1300m, 7 len behind Scottish Laird carrying 54.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Ascot Cl3 on November 7 2023 over 1800m, 2 len behind Gratias Deo with 56.5kg at $7. Looks to have a big job ahead again.
8
LUKE CAMPBELL
White, Green Armbands And Cap
9 31975 DUBLIN RED
PAUL TAPPER
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Miss N Jordan & P D Tapper
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 22 over 1300m, 2 len behind Scottish Laird with 55.5kg at $13. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Secret Attire with 56.5kg at $15. Not without an each-way chance.
7
DAMIEN BOUTET
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Bands, Armbands And Cap
10 32514 QUEEN'S SACRIFICE
MACK HALL
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
M J D Hall
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 22 over 1300m, 2 len behind Scottish Laird carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track Rtg 58+ June 1 over 1400m defeating Pull The Trigger carrying 54kg at $9. Has been racing well. Rates highly on best and worth including in chances.
14
KESHAW DHURUN
Brown, Light Blue Armband, Light Blue Cap
11 25652 AMERICAN THIGHS
PETER FERNIE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
A M Inglis
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 22 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Scottish Laird with 51kg at $10. Before that 5th of 12 at this track Cl2 on June 15 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind The Lions' Gate with 55.5kg at $15. Could be worth throwing into multiples.
6
LUCY FIORE
Yellow, Black Star, Black And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Black Stars
12 23734 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
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track Cl2 on June 22 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Precast with 59kg at $3.70. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track Cl2 on May 25 over 1600m, long-neck behind I Never Dreamed carrying 59.5kg at $3.10. Encouraging effort last start. Consistent type well in the mix again here.
1
JEFFERSON TSANG
Red And White Hoops
13 3155x UNO ME
CAREY MARTIN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs C L Martin, P A Martin, Ms A L Martin, J P Martin, B D Martin & V Pedulla
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Geraldton Rtg 58+ November 5 over 1618m, 11 len behind Forbidden Apple carrying 56.5kg at $8. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Broome Rtg 58+ May 25 2024 over 1300m, 10 len behind Wakan Tanka carrying 55kg at $7.50. Favouring others today.
11
CHANEL COOPER
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Cap, Red Peak
14 45x78 DADIRRA
CAREY MARTIN
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs J A Kersley, G W Hart, Mogumber Park (Mgr: C W Brown), G R Roberson & F F Fairthorne (Jnr)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 12 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 1 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Queen's Sacrifice with 54kg at $20. Last start 8th of 13 at Northam Cl3 on June 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Fancy Red carrying 54kg at $91. Must lift.
10
LISA STAPLES
White, Black Horse Shoe, Red Anvil, Red Sleeves, White Cap And Red Peak
15 88986 LOT HO
PAUL TAPPER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss N Jordan & P D Tapper
Last start 6th of 8 at this track Cl2 on June 29 over 1100m, 6 len behind Twist Of Gold with 54kg at $91. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track Cl2 on June 15 over 1100m, 3 len behind The Lions' Gate with 54kg at $101. Looking to others.
9
SCOTT GITTOS
Turquoise, Pink Double Diamond Bands And Armbands, Pink Cap