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Today, October 25, 2025Flat1mSoft

Verdict

MISSISSIPPI DAWN (11) was too good two starts back at Bunbury before a 0.7L defeat here a fortnight ago when flying home late in the race. She remains right down in the weights today and although she's likely to be back in the run, she's shown she has a bold finish. Can land the knockout blow. MAXWHOOSHTAPIN (1) stuck on strongly over this course and distance last time out when 0.9L off the winner in the same race as Mississippi Dawn. Continues to build with every run and rates a leading contender once again. AUDIO BOY (4) gets Pike in the saddle third-up today and has placed 2/3 when third-up in the past. The good barrier can see him settle much closer than we've seen in recent efforts and he's run some strong figures over this trip previously. Can end his winning drought. CAVALLO RED (2) steps up to this trip for the first time, but he's racing well and has to be included. MAJOR MARIO (5) can improve stepping up in distance.

11. Mississippi Dawn
1. Maxwhooshtapin
4. Audio Boy

R4 1800m Hcap

4. 4. Audio Boy
J: WILLIAM PIKET: ADAM DURRANT
F: 27x56
Price History:
4.75
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 11 at Belmont Park 0Mwly on September 27 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Climb On Top carrying 58.5kg at $7. Last start 6th of 11 at this track 0Mwly on October 11 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Wembanyama carrying 58.5kg at $10. Well placed. Looks set to peak now third-up into the campaign.
11. 11. Mississippi Dawn
J: CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTERT: MICHAEL GRANTHAM
F: 0x913
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on October 11 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Old Mate Henry carrying 54.5kg at $7. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Bunbury Cl1 September 18 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Golden Kathleen carrying 58kg at $5.50. Flew home last start and can go a couple better this time.
1. 1. Maxwhooshtapin
J: BRAD PARNHAMT: MISTY BAZELEY
F: 6x124
Price History:
4.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on October 11 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Old Mate Henry with 60kg at $7. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Belmont Park Rtg 69+ on September 27 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Stormageddon with 56kg at $8. Should be positive in the run and can give a bold sight from the front.
8. 8. Capable Angel
J: LUCY FIORET: BRANDON FIORE
F: 13110
Price History:
9.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on October 11 over 1800m, 6 len behind Old Mate Henry with 55.5kg at $9.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Toodyay Toodyay Cup September 28 over 1850m defeating Ilgiro Delmondo with 56kg at $2.35. Can atone.
2. 2. Cavallo Red
J: ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTERT: SEAN & JAKE CASEY
F: 24314
Price History:
11.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Recent form sound. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track 0Mwly on October 11 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Wembanyama with 56kg at $15. The race before that settled well back; won by a head at Belmont Park Cl3 September 24 over 1400m defeating Great Edition carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Out to this trip for the first time but he's racing well and has to be included.
10. 10. War Matters
J: CHRIS PARNHAMT: DARREN MCAULIFFE
F: 58x86
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 9 at Bunbury Cl3 on September 18 over 1685m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Runforrob carrying 58kg at $4.20. Last start 6th of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on October 11 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Old Mate Henry with 55kg at $18. Has had plenty of chances and will struggle again.
7. 7. Saulok
J: SHAUN MCGRUDDYT: STEVE WOLFE
F: 8x262
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Northam Cl3 on October 5 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Age Of Grace carrying 55.5kg at $2.90. The start before that 6th of 11 at Belmont Park Cl3 C&G on September 17 over 1300m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Snip Of Gossip carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Faces a tough assignment this time.
6. 6. Romantic Ruler
J: JASON WHITINGT: KATH PINTER
F: 23173
Price History:
17.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track 0Mwly on October 11 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Wembanyama carrying 57.5kg at $15. Before that 7th of 12 at Belmont Park Rtg 66+ on September 20 over 1650m, slow going 4.5 len behind Decision Maker carrying 55kg at $21. Don't underestimate.
5. 5. Major Mario
J: HOLLY WATSONT: STEPHANIE BAKRANICH
F: 71335
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Northam Cl5 on October 8 over 1600m, 3 len behind Harbin carrying 59kg at $7.50. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Belmont Park Cl3 on September 24 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Cavallo Red carrying 60kg at $11. Right in the mix with the rise in trip suiting.
9. 9. Exquisite Taste
J: AMY JO HAYEST: MICHAEL GRANTHAM
F: x2318
Price History:
13.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start 8th of 11 at this track 0Mwly on October 11 over 1600m, 7 len behind Wembanyama carrying 56kg at $8.50. The run before that won by 0.6 len at Bunbury Mdn September 18 over 1685m on a soft track defeating Old Mate Henry with 58kg at $4.20. Solid top-three hope.
3. 3. Its A Lance
J: CHANEL COOPERT: PETER FERNIE
F: 22459
Price History:
23.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Last start 9th of 11 at Kalgoorlie in the LR Kalgoorlie Cup on October 4 over 2300m, 10 len behind Sentimental Hero carrying 54kg at $61. The start before that faded in the straight 5th of 10 at Kalgoorlie in the LR Boulder Cup on September 21 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Sentimental Hero carrying 54kg at $31. Not a good sign last start so looking elsewhere.
12. 12. Gondrinkin
J: KESHAW DHURUNT: ASHLEY MALEY
F: 24817
Price History:
71.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Most recently ran last of 7 at Kalgoorlie Grad Hcp 60+ on October 4 over 1760m, 7 len behind The Jester's Son with 54kg at $26. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Kalgoorlie Cl2 September 21 over 1600m defeating Molly's My Pal with 57.5kg at $7. Others have better credentials.

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