Kalgoorlie   10 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

HAPPY 80TH BOB MCPHERSON HANDICAP 1200m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: +7m Entire.  

Favaios, Scenic Boom and Fuzzybox all possess good speed. HEAVY METAL (9) jumped a short-priced favourite here last start and was too good, winning off a 50-day break. The wide draw is a niggle, but she turned in a strong figure last start and she'd always hinted that she had ability. Can go on with the job now. DIEGO DYNAMITE (3) was too good over 1100m here last start when sitting up on the speed. Back out to 1200m now which is the question, but the claim helps his chances and he looks to get the gun run. Won't be far away. SCENIC BOOM (2) won first-up last campaign on the back of a similar trial to what he produced this time in work. He's shown speed in the past and he looks to still have some upside. Can play a leading role. DATE WITHTHE DEVIL (5) flew home last start behind a good winner as favourite. Likely to be back again but with good pace engaged, he can round them up. BIG PLAYER (4) can improve on the fresh effort and won't be far away. SUGGESTED PLAY: Heavy Metal can go back-to-back.
1 57x05 FAVAIOS
HELEN HARDING
5YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
A R Macalister, Mrs B A Macalister & Mrs K Wardle
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 14 at this track Cl2 on July 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Stryker's Gal with 57.5kg at $31. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Cl2 on August 3 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Twist Of Gold carrying 59kg at $21. Prefer to see him back in form.
8
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
White, Green Armbands And Cap
2 x110x SCENIC BOOM
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Pearce Racing, Ms K Teale, M Desa, S Vasic, Equine Empire, V Riseley, G Stephen, Charrywood Racing, Lads, Forsyth Family Racing, A Ashe, D Ryan, N Ryan, Mrs K Ashe, T Gronow, C Mezger, Pink Panther Racing, Pink Pyranha Racing, Saddle Sippers Racing & Thoroughbred Midwives
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Geraldton Rtg 58+ April 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Luckee Floran with 56.5kg at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Narrogin Mdn Hcp 46+ March 3 over 1190m defeating Manta Ray Bay carrying 58kg at $4.20. Can resume on a positive note.
3
J AZZOPARDI
Red, White Pearce Racing Logo, Royal Blue Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 x0781 DIEGO DYNAMITE
CAREY MARTIN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C L Martin, P A Martin, Ms A L Martin, Dr J P Martin, B D Martin & Dr S Soemartopo
Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at this track Cl1 July 27 over 1100m defeating Fuzzybox with 57.5kg at $6.50. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at this track Rtg 58+ on June 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Secret Attire with 52kg at $51. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
2
HOLLY NOTTLE
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Cap, Red Peak
4 514x6 BIG PLAYER
PETER FERNIE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K A Fernie, B W Armstrong, P H Jackson, A M Inglis, B A Turner, Crabs In A Bucket (Mgr: J Phoebe), J W Relph & C W Chalwell
Second-up. First-up after 11 months second last of 7 at this track Cl1 on July 27 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Diego Dynamite with 57kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at this track Mdn on June 23 2024 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Bad Boy Bu with 58kg at $1.80. Can improve second-up.
1
JEFFERSON TSANG
Red, Black Stripes, Lilac Sleeves And Cap
5 08472 DATE WITHTHE DEVIL
PETER FERNIE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Goldlight Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Cheetham)
Most recently 2nd of 15 at this track Cl2 on July 27 over 1400m, 3 len behind On Just Terms carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. Before that 7th of 14 at this track Cl2 on July 13 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Stryker's Gal carrying 58.5kg at $6. Made headway last time. Watch for him flying late.
12
CHANEL COOPER
Purple, Gold Star Sleeves, Purple Cap
6 x0428 PENNED
HELEN HARDING
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
S J Wolfe, N W Carter, J P Ruhen & D A Houston
Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at this track Cl2 on August 3 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Twist Of Gold carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track Cl2 on July 13 over 1200m, nose behind Stryker's Gal with 58kg at $31. Can atone.
5
T TURNER
Turquoise, White Horseshoe And Whip, Quartered Cap
7 34307 RULING DAME
PETER FERNIE
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
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
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track Cl2 on August 3 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Odin Omen carrying 56.5kg at $8. The start before that 10th of 15 at this track Cl2 on July 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind On Just Terms carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Can play a role in the outcome.
4
MADI DERRICK
Red And White Hoops
8 0x17 GIBRALTAR GOLD
PETER FERNIE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
P Pryce, Mrs S Stewart, G W Greenhill, B I Royle, Mrs K A Fernie & Mrs S Barton
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track Mdn July 13 over 1100m defeating Our Desperado carrying 56kg at $4.80. Last start ran last of 7 at this track Cl1 on July 27 over 1100m, 6 len behind Diego Dynamite carrying 58kg at $3. Profiles nicely. Genuine hope based on the win two back.
9
KESHAW DHURUN
Dk. Blue, Gold Nugget, Collar And Cuffs, Red Sleeves, Red Cap With Gold Nuggets
9 24461 HEAVY METAL
PETER FERNIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
L K Fernie, K Doak, Miss M Manfredini, A J L Durnin, J Fahey-Gilmour, G J Fleay, J R Hughes, C W Lutherborrough & B N Thackrah
Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track Mdn July 27 over 1200m defeating King Of France with 56kg at $1.28. Before that second last of 7 at Pinjarra Scarpside 3yo Hcp 62+ on June 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Repossession carrying 54kg at $51. Good win here last start and can repeat the dose.
6
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Light Blue, Brown Yoke And Sleeves With Yellow Outline, Light Blue Collar And Cap
10 8x085 MISTRESS OF EXCESS
BRETT DRURY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
P Fowler, D J Fowler, I R Walsh, P K Netherway, R D Copley, P Harris, Mrs S M McGuffie, G E McGuffie, T Watt, Mrs A Watt, Mrs R E Jenkin, D C Hoysted, Mrs R Hoysted, J R Mumby, Mrs B Mumby, B Patterson & Mrs A Patterson
Most recently eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track Cl2 on August 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Odin Omen with 56kg at $26. Before that 8th of 14 at this track Cl2 on July 13 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Stryker's Gal with 53kg at $151. Not keen on her chances.
11
A HEARN
White, Black Stripe, White Collar, Black And White Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
11 56x02 FUZZYBOX
ASHLEY MALEY
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 55.0KG
A W Maley, C P Pearce, T W Churstain, C P Woodcock, J Rovacsek, G Jones, N J Blechynden, A J Bedford, L C Haynes, K A Bayley, J A Sammut, M J Hawkins, Mrs L P Boulton, M R P Philps, B South & T Savage
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at Northam Cl1 on July 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Countess Of Kenna with 54.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at this track Cl1 on July 27 over 1100m, head behind Diego Dynamite carrying 52.5kg at $15. Impressed last start. Capable and should go well.
10
NATIKA RIORDAN
White, Green Collar, Green And Red Spot And Armbands, Green And White Cap
12 03334 CALL TIME
PETER FERNIE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
B P Fiore
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 10 at this track Cl2 on August 3 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Twist Of Gold with 52.5kg at $8.50. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track Cl1 on July 27 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Diego Dynamite carrying 55kg at $6. Must come into consideration over this longer journey.
7
SHARNI WEBSTER
Black, Red Flower, Yellow Bees On Sleeves
13 54566 FIENDISH
NEV NEWTON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R N Newton, C B Newton, Ms L M Newton, Mrs C G Newton & N L Newton
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track Cl2 on August 3 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Odin Omen carrying 54kg at $12. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track Cl2 on June 29 over 1300m, 4 len behind Science Degree with 51kg at $7.50. Has had plenty of chances and needs to do more.
5
LISA STAPLES
White, Dark Blue Maltese Cross, Dark Blue, Red And White Hoooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 7698x SERVICEMAN
JOHN LUGG
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
R C McPherson, A R Greenwell, T H O'Brien & G A Abbott
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at this track Cl2 April 18 over 1300m, soft track; 6 len behind Zebedee Springs with 54kg at $26. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Esperance Cl2 February 14 over 1300m, 6 len behind Sure Thing with 54.5kg at $16. Others preferred.
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Red And White Checkers, Black Sleeves And Cap
15 22003 SABINO
BROCK LEWTHWAITE
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
D S Martin, D A Norrish, T W Churstain, G J Docherty, S D Martin, The M M M Board (Mgr: S Harvey), R J Simunov, M R Payne, Miss S L Mullan, T F Percy, Ms J M P Byrne, G Rawlinson, P A Sherlock & B M W Lewthwaite
Dual acceptor. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track Cl2 on August 3 over 1300m, slow going head behind Odin Omen with 54.5kg at $21. The race before that ran last of 15 at this track Cl2 on July 27 over 1400m, 15 len behind On Just Terms with 55.5kg at $41. Others rate better.
9
Pink And Yellow Hoops, Dark Blue Sleeves With Yellow Armbands, Pink And Yellow Hooped Cap
16 80656 HIGH PRECISION
BROCK LEWTHWAITE
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
B M W Lewthwaite
Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 7 at this track Cl1 on August 3 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Brulante with 54.5kg at $15. The run before that from last on the turn 5th of 7 at this track Cl1 on July 27 over 1100m, 2 len behind Diego Dynamite carrying 54kg at $31. Likely to struggle again.
6
Orange With White Peace Symbol