Esperance
Verdict
DANCING CHOOSE (9) boasts a strong record at this track and trip, winning over here first-up with ease after settling well back in the run. He'll be fitter for that effort and this looks to shape similarly. Hard to go past him on what he produced first-up. SNIPPERANDO (3) was building nicely last campaign before tackling the Belmont Guineas prior to the spell. She's since moved to the Harding stable, but the 1300m journey looks ideal fresh and she maps for a good run. Can make her presence felt first up. WEST COAST WARRIOR (2) is another who lines up here on resumption and ended last campaign in hot form, jumping favourite in his past four starts. May need some luck from the barrier, but if he can pick up from where he left off, he'll be right in this. PRIZED JEWEL (5) finished off strongly first-up but looks an improver with Faithfull in the saddle. VENTURO (6) is in the mix.
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2. West Coast Warrior
Win Only
- 1. Storm Commander
- 5. Prized Jewel
- 10. Dadirra
- 9. 9. Dancing ChooseJ: ALEX HEARNT: ROD BROWNF: 177x1
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictSecond run back. First-up after seven months won by 1.5 len at this track Cl2 November 22 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Ruling Dame carrying 58kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track Cl2 on February 14 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Prized Jewel with 56kg at $5.50. Can bring up back-to-back wins with the fresh run under his belt. - 2. 2. West Coast WarriorJ: LISA STAPLEST: G J BURGERF: 2112x
- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 1-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 278
VerdictGelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at this track Rtg 58+ March 2 over 1600m, a neck behind Minor Detail with 59.5kg at $2.45. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by neck this track Mdn December 6 over 1400m defeating Keep A Knockin' with 58kg at $3.30. Can pick up from where he left off last campaign. - 6. Venturo
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4. 4. HobelarJ: MADI DERRICKT: CAMPBELL MCCALLUMF: 48x67- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 1-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictThird-up today. Resuming got back early 6th of 8 at Moora Rtg 56+ on October 4 over 1000m, 8 len behind Weapons Hot carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Last start from last on the turn 7th of 11 at this track Cl2 on November 22 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Buster's Girl carrying 56.5kg at $21. Can't entertain on that form.- 8. Northern Ivy
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7. 7. Dawn AmnestyJ: BRAYDEN GAERTHT: NICHOLAS THOMASF: 166x8- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 1-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictSecond run back. First-up after nine months 8th of 11 at this track Cl5 on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind First Law with 56kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track Cl5 on December 6 over 1100m, 2 len behind Cocoon Bay carrying 54kg at $4.20. Solid top-three claims if anywhere near her best.- 3. Snipperando
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11. 11. Small Town RubyJ: ELISHA WHITTINGTONT: JOANNA OFFENF: 4148x- Price History:
- 31.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 1-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 254
VerdictResuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Belmont Park Rtg 50+ March 26 over 2200m, 6 len behind Lyrical Angel carrying 56.5kg at $21. Previously first up; second last of 13 at this track Cl2 November 23 2024 over 1300m, 12 len behind True Chance carrying 54.5kg at $11. Others make more appeal.