Esperance 20 Feb 2026
GOING: G(4)
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KBRC SEASON OPENER 3RD APRIL HANDICAP 1600m Track: Good 4 Rail: +4m, cutaway in straight. |
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Moderate pace from Ruling Dame taking it up with Highland Jeuney and Shinboner on her back. RULING DAME (10) has found it hard to win another race, and her form has dipped this prep after normally being so consistent. She is better than that, and with a few things in her favour this time, she could provide some each-way value to end the card. IMPORT (3) broke through for his first win last start over 1400m at this track, scoring by more than a length. He looks to have plenty of upside, and with the advantage of the pole position, he can take the next step immediately. BIONDO (2) has turned a corner since joining the Campbell McCallum stable, finishing in the placings at his last two runs, most recently third over 1300m last week. He steps up to a mile, and he should be right in the finish again. SHINBONER (11) improved to finish fourth over 1400m here last time out, and he tries a mile for the first time. Stick with him. STEPCHILD (1) hit the line strongly last start, finishing 2 lengths from the winner as the runner-up. He has top 4 claims in this even field. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ruling Dame each-way value.
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STEPCHILD
BRETT DRURY 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG J A Robins, R W Pascoe, J D Menzies & Miss R L Meagher Last start 2nd of 12 at this track Cl2 on February 13 over 1300m, 2 len behind Call Time with 57kg at $21. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track Cl2 on January 17 over 1300m, 9 len behind Meat Pie Artie with 59kg at $12. Not to be discounted in this line-up. |
9 ROCKY CHEUNG |
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| 2 | 06523 |
BIONDO
CAMPBELL MCCALLUM 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D J Rudland, M Dorsa, C De Quintal, N Vogel, M Swart, A Bryson & L Aguilar Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track Cl2 on February 13 over 1300m, 2 len behind Call Time carrying 59kg at $3.40. The start before that 2nd of 14 at this track Cl2 on January 31 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Harlequin Prancer with 57.5kg at $9. Better placed and expected to be in the finish. |
5 W WHEATLEY |
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IMPORT
NICHOLAS THOMAS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG N J Thomas, C M Perkins, Ms S M Carroll, B F Thomas, Miss K L Thomas, J C Eaton, M J Fitzpatrick, Mrs L Fitzpatrick, C P Pearce & T W Churstain At the latest run favourite; won by 1.2 len at this track Mdn January 31 over 1400m defeating Puissance Playboy with 56.5kg at $5.50. Before that 5th of 12 at this track Mdn on January 17 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Golden Opera with 56.5kg at $10. One of the chief contenders. |
1 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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HIGHLAND JEUNEY
G J BURGER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Mrs H E Van Minnen First-up. Finished off last preparation won by 1.3 len this track Mdn December 5 over 1400m defeating Puissance Playboy with 56kg at $3.30. First up last campaign second of 11 at this track Mdn November 22 over 1300m, soft track; a neck behind Vain Universe with 53kg at $4.40. Prefer to see. |
8 MADI DERRICK |
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KEEP A KNOCKIN'
HELEN HARDING 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG C A Harding At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track Cl2 on February 13 over 1300m, 5 len behind Call Time carrying 58.5kg at $26. The start before that 6th of 14 at this track Cl2 on January 31 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Harlequin Prancer carrying 57.5kg at $61. Will need to do a bit more. |
11 BRAYDEN GAERTH |
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METALIC MARLIN
HELEN HARDING 4YO GR/BL GELDING 58.0KG P R Ferguson & B L Prideaux Most recently 10th of 14 at this track Cl2 on January 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Harlequin Prancer carrying 57.5kg at $19. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track Cl2 on January 2 over 1600m, 5 len behind Zadows Landing with 58.5kg at $8. Doubt he will offer up too much of a challenge to the top few. |
7 AUSTIN GALATI |
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JET PLANES
PAUL TAPPER 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Miss N Jordan & P D Tapper Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track Cl2 on February 13 over 1990m, 4.5 len behind Kirrily carrying 58kg at $15. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track Cl2 on January 31 over 1400m, 2 len behind Harlequin Prancer with 55kg at $101. Must be respected. |
10 BAILEY WEBSTER |
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HUGHBERT
HELEN HARDING 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs H M Harding Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Cl2 on February 13 over 1990m, 0.5 len behind Kirrily carrying 56.5kg at $10. Before that 8th of 13 at this track Rtg 58+ on January 31 over 1975m, 6 len behind Passion For War with 56kg at $91. Others make more appeal. |
4 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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PRAY FOR LUCY
HELEN HARDING 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG S J Wolfe, A N Smith & Boy's Business (Mgr: G P Manley) Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 14 at this track Cl2 on January 31 over 1400m, 8 len behind Harlequin Prancer carrying 54kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Albany Cl2 on February 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind Saulok with 56kg at $26. Must go to a new level to compete in this line-up. |
6 JEFFERSON TSANG |
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| 10 | 26050 |
RULING DAME
PAUL TAPPER 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Miss N Jordan & P D Tapper Most recently second last of 12 at this track Cl2 on February 13 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Call Time carrying 55kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 14 at this track Cl2 on January 31 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Harlequin Prancer with 52kg at $21. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner. |
3 AVA CATARINO |
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| 11 | 38404 |
SHINBONER
COLIN HADDON 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Mrs N J Haddon Most recently 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 58+ on February 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Harlequin Prancer carrying 52kg at $61. The run before that 12th of 14 at this track Cl2 on January 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Harlequin Prancer with 51kg at $31. Best form measures up favourably so worth considering. |
2 NATIKA RIORDAN |
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