R1 TOADS EQUIPMENT HIRE MAIDEN 1600m 12:50
The first has a field of seven engaged where a winning case can be made for most runners. The Rickie Brown trained SLIPSPACE (4) looks hard to beat coming off a second placed performance last start. The Choisir gelding will have his fourth career start today where he should enjoy an economic run from barrier four. Blackfriars gelding VENERDI (2) has been transferred to Kalgoorlie trainer Dave Smith. The four year old finished third last start over the mile. Look for improvement with the galloper now settled in locally. ENCHANTING MISS (6) has been racing well in maiden company and will have the services of Jerry Noske. The Dane Shadow filly will step up to the mile for the first time today. The Bermingham trained galloper possesses early pace and should be handy come the home straight. Albany trainer Steve Wolfe brings a host of gallopers to the KBRC today with ACQUITTED (1) engaged in this event. The gelding has placed five times from eight career starts.
SELECTIONS: 4-2-6-1
R2 BM GEOLOGICAL SERVICES MAIDEN 1300m 1:25
The second event is the most competitive maiden seen at the KBRC this season. The Steve Wolfe trained KOSTYAZILCH (2) looks hard to beat coming off two second placed performances at his only two career starts. Perth hoop Shaun McGruddy will make his first appearance for the year at the track today and is engaged to ride the Albany galloper. MULTIMAGIC (3) has claims drawn in barrier three. The Rickie Brown trained galloper stretched out in the final stages last start missing by a long head running second over the 1100m. The Dion Luciani trained MONEY TRAINER (5) returns to the track today in a bid to break maiden status. The Ascot based galloper finished third at the track last start when trying to lead throughout. Apprentice Kate Witten will claim 2kg on the Rock Of Gibraltar gelding today. The Peter Fernie trained SHE’S GAGA has been close up at her past two starts and should be at an each way price today.
SELECTIONS: 2-3-5-9
R3 DAVE TEDGE MEMORIAL HANDICAP 1200m 2:03
The third of the day sees a handy field of ten take to the track. The Peter Fernie trained ZEE DRIBBLER (2) looks hard to beat coming off a second up victory over the 1200m. Inform rider Ben Kennedy will partner the four year old looking for the galloper’s fifth win. ARSENAL POWER (3) looks to have claims today with the claim of Kate Fitzgerald. The Bowen trained galloper has performed well at its three starts locally. The Neil Dellar trained SMART AS A FOX (6) has finished close up at his past few starts and has claims today. SAXON COAST (1) drops in class today but is up in the weights.
SELECTIONS: 2-3-6-1
R4 ABIM SOLUTIONS HANDICAP 1100m 2:44
The first leg of the Quaddie has a capacity field engaged. LET’S GO LAKERS will have its second run at the track today coming off a second placed performance last start. The Rickie Brown trained galloper has drawn ideally and will appreciate the claim of local apprentice Shaun O’Donnell Jnr. Four year old mare FORMIDABLE STORM (6) has finished close up at all starts this preparation and represents value in the big field. ASHANTI LASS (4) started favourite last week at the track when finishing third. The mare is well weighted in this event. THE CRUEL SEA (2) has been racing well and if he can overcome the wide draw he will figure again.
SELECTIONS: 3-6-4-2
R5 KAMBALDA FOOTBALL CLUB HANDICAP 1600m 3:22
The feature race of the day looks an even contest. KRONFELD (4) has been well specked at all three runs back this preparation however is yet to win. The Murtajill gelding steps up to the mile today which looks to suit. The four year old won in open company over the mile last preparation. The Peter Fernie trained RAFFERTY (1) saluted last start. The More Than Ready gelding looks well placed but keep in mind he has not won beyond 1400m. LOW TIDE (2) is the interesting galloper engaged and is well weighted in the event. JETCETERA (9) races well locally and steps up for the first time to open company.
SELECTIONS: 4-1-2-9
R6 AQUILA MINING HANDICAP 1400m 3:55
The sixth is another capacity field with only a few gallopers possessing early pace. The Joanne Forrest trained DARK ROYALTY (3) looks hard to beat with three victories from four career starts all in the one preparation. The Blackfriars gelding overcame the outside gate last start to salute. THIDWICK THE MOOSE (4) finished four lengths behind stablemate Casino Belle last start where wide throughout. Ben Kennedy will jump aboard again after winning on the galloper two starts back. The Helen Harding trained ANYWHERE EXPRESS (2) ran a better race last start. Former Kalgoorlie based jockey Misty Bazeley will partner the five year old mare today. Esperance galloper DIGGERS FORTUNE (10) rocketed to the line last start going down by a narrow margin. A similar performance from the five year old will see him go close.
SELECTIONS: 3-4-2-10
R7 PETER DING HANDICAP 1300m 4:25
The last of the day is an open affair over the 1300m. CROWN SAGA (7) looks one of the main chances coming off a second placed performance behind the inform Dark Royalty. Ben Kennedy will be looking to continue his good form on the Bel Esprit mare. Elvstroem gelding DARADALE (3) has drawn a better barrier today and should prove hard to beat. Shaun Meeres will be able to settle the four year off pace and produce the runner at the top of the straight. The Steve Wolfe trained TOTAL REJECT (7) looks well suited in this event. The Universal Prince gelding has placed at three of his past five starts in the Great Southern. One runner representing value is CAROB (8). The Esperance galloper finished close up last start at the track and will enjoy a soft run from the inside gate.
SELECTIONS: 1-2-7-8
