Port Hedland   03 Aug 2025
 
GOING: F

DIXIE SOLLY MEMORIAL HANDICAP 1300m

Track: Fast     Rail: True.  

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Smart Shadow. SHASFA (8) was too good last start at Carnarvon and steps back up in distance for today's assignment. Yuill hops back in the saddle today and the rise in trip doesn't look an issue. Can roll forward and repeat the dose. SHE IS GOD (3) has improved her past couple at this track and Roebourne, ticking along nicely since her win in June. She hasn't been far away in recent performances and Mahony was on board for her last win. Can return to winning form in what looks a suitable race. KIA ORA TATOU (1) won well here two back before a disappointing effort as favourite last start at Roebourne when favourite. Back to the scene of the crime now and Webster can put him on the speed from a good draw. Can bounce back. BIG CITIES (2) is better than he showed last start where he failed as the favourite. Can put his best foot forward this time. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Shasfa in the last.
1 22215 KIA ORA TATOU
DEAN COCIVERA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
P J Oliver
Last start 5th of 10 at Roebourne Cl3 on July 26 over 1205m, 5.5 len behind Make Mine Super with 58.5kg at $3.50. The start before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Cl1 July 13 over 1200m defeating Prinsessa Anja with 58kg at $2.40. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
5
SHARNI WEBSTER
Dark Blue, White Diamonds, Gold Collar And Cuffs, Quartered Cap
2 75815 BIG CITIES
BRETT POPE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
B E Pope
Most recently 5th of 10 at Carnarvon Minilya Sprint on July 20 over 1200m, 9 len behind Dirty Chai carrying 55kg at $2.45. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4 len win at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ July 11 over 1200m defeating Lacevinsky carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. Low draw and expected to go well.
2
AUSTIN GALATI
Green, Black Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
3 21444 SHE IS GOD
TOM PIKE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
T N Pike & Ms L F Williams
Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Roebourne Cl3 on July 26 over 1205m, 2 len behind Make Mine Super carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 56+ on July 13 over 1300m, 2 len behind Shooting Kontiki with 56.5kg at $3.30. Not far away last time. Looks tough to beat in this line-up.
7
ROSIE MAHONY
Red, White Stars, Dark Blue Armbands, Red Cap
4 898x8 FLYING THE FLAG
KEVIN MAHONEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K R Mahoney
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 8 at Carnarvon Rtg 54+ on July 20 over 1000m, 6 len behind Wise Words carrying 53.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Geraldton Cl2 on February 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bolta with 59.5kg at $101. Won’t find today’s assignment easy.
1
NATIKA RIORDAN
Red And Black Halves, Red Cap
5 7x7x4 SMART SHADOW
RYAN HILL
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss R L Hill & Miss M Wilson
Having second run back today. Last start 4th of 7 at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on July 26 over 1103m, 5 len behind Incandescent Lady carrying 55.5kg at $11. At only start last preparation led to the turn then faded ran last of 7 at Bunbury Cl1 on February 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Lombadina with 56.5kg at $7.50. Major player.
6
HOLLY NOTTLE
White, Royal Blue Stripes, White Sleeves, 3 Royal Blue Diamonds, White Cap
6 19654 POWER TROOPER
MALCOLM MACKENZIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M N Bishop
Most recently settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Roebourne Cl1 on July 26 over 1406m, 6 len behind Marines Cry carrying 58.5kg at $16. Before that got back early 5th of 9 at this track Cl1 on July 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Kia Ora Tatou carrying 59kg at $31. In a suitable race and is sure to be thereabouts.
10
P FARRELL
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Horse Head, Horseshoe Sleeves And Cap
7 45573 SHINBONER
COLIN HADDON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs N J Haddon
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track Cl1 on July 13 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Kia Ora Tatou carrying 58kg at $15. The run before that failed to make an impression; second last of 8 at Roebourne Rtg 56+ on June 28 over 1406m, 13 len behind Warby Ranges with 51.5kg at $16. Nice alley and worth including.
4
M HEAGNEY
Purple, Orange And White Butterfly, Orange Armbands And Cap
8 99651 SHASFA
BRETT POPE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
F J Lange
At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at Carnarvon Cl1 July 11 over 1000m defeating Ginger Jive carrying 55.5kg at $1.70. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 9 at Bunbury All Weather Cl1 on July 3 over 1275m, 5.5 len behind Land Of Fire with 51kg at $4.40. Big chance to go back-to-back.
8
MS KYRA YUILL
Black, Aqua Band And Armbands With White Border, Quartered Cap
9 357x7 LADY TORNADO
G R KEAY
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
G R Keay
Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 7th of 10 at Derby Rtg 48+ on July 19 over 1120m, 8 len behind Berry Berry Good with 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on March 15 over 1100m, 11 len behind Oscar Charlie carrying 59kg at $26. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope.
3
BAILEY WEBSTER
Orange, Red Sash, Lilac Sleeves And Cap
10 87q56 NOVATORIO
TIMOTHY PIKE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
T C Pike & Miss R David
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track Rtg 56+ on July 13 over 1300m, 6 len behind Shooting Kontiki with 55kg at $20. Before that second last in a small field at Marble Bar Rtg 56+ on July 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind Fameux with 52.5kg at $9.50. Will need to improve sharply.
9
ELISHA WHITTINGTON
Royal Blue, White P And Horse Head, White Armbands, White Stars On Cap
11 x6097 SALCHINO
KEVIN MAHONEY
7YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
D A Bastow
Most recently 7th of 10 at Roebourne Cl3 on July 26 over 1205m, 6 len behind Make Mine Super carrying 55kg at $31. Before that second last of 10 at Carnarvon Rtg 56+ on June 27 over 1200m, 14 len behind Aroochacha carrying 55kg at $61. Won't be bothering these on recent runs.
11
Emerald Green, Black Interlocked Horseshoes And Cap
12 47673 HOOCHIE GUCCI
TOM PIKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
T N Pike & Ms L F Williams
Last start 3rd of 8 at Roebourne Cl1 on July 26 over 1406m, 6 len behind Marines Cry carrying 55kg at $11. The start before that 7th of 9 at this track Cl1 on July 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kia Ora Tatou with 55.5kg at $21. Best form measures up favourably so worth including.
10
Red, White Stars, Dark Blue Armbands, Red Cap