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Saturday, June 27, 2026Flat1m2f

Verdict

STARTLING STAR (4) made it back-to-back wins in fine style last start, getting over the top to score as a $1.60 favourite. The wide draw is no issue and she remains right down in the weights with Martinan's claim. Can storm over the top of her rivals once again. ANTIQUE QUEEN (5) gets Pike back in the saddle today as she steps up to 2100m for the first time in a while. She has a good fitness base though and the rise in trip looks to suit. Drawn well and can make her presence felt. DUCHEES DEMERIT (8) is hard to knock on recent form, finishing behind Startling Star last time out. McGruddy hops back on board today, replacing the apprentice hoop, and another forward showing is on the cards. MAJOR MARIO (1) can improve getting out in trip now and can put his best foot forward. SAVVY RULER (12) is in winning form and can't be left out of calculations.

4. Startling Star
5. Antique Queen
8. Duchees Demerit

Win Only

5. 5. Antique Queen
J: WILLIAM PIKET: MICHAEL GRANTHAM
F: 6x617
Price History:
2.40
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start 7th of 14 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 13 over 1650m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Simply Thinkin' carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at this track Grad Hcp 60+ May 30 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Spellborn with 56.5kg at $8. Wouldn't surprise to see her go to another level now out to this trip.
4. 4. Startling Star
J: CASSEY MARTINANT: MICHAEL GRANTHAM
F: 91811
Price History:
5.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track Rtg 66+ June 13 over 2200m on a soft track defeating Kisses From Kelly carrying 54kg at $1.60. The start before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Grad Hcp 57+ June 6 over 2100m defeating Duchees Demerit carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. Rates highly. Poised to strike once again with the figures she brings in.
12. 12. Savvy Ruler
J: JASON WHITINGT: SUMMER DICKSON
F: x2311
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 2 len at this track Rtg 54+ June 17 over 2100m on a soft track defeating Rock In Wonder with 56kg at $4.80. The race before that won by 0.7 len at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn June 4 over 1800m defeating Miss Santa Corrs with 56kg at $1.80. Rates highly. In winning form and can strike again.
1. 1. Major Mario
J: NATIKA RIORDANT: STEPHANIE BAKRANICH
F: x7154
Price History:
9.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track Rtg 78+ on June 13 over 1650m, slow going 0.9 len behind Snippy Which with 54kg at $26. The run before that faded in the straight 5th of 13 at Northam Wa Day on June 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Correct Choice with 59kg at $31. Not far from the winner last time and can feature in the finish.
3. 3. I Dreamed A Dream
J: NATASHA FAITHFULLT: STEVE WOLFE
F: 26917
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 13 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Startling Star with 56.5kg at $19. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at this track Rtg 66+ May 30 over 2100m in soft going defeating Antique Star carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Likely to find this out of reach.
8. 8. Duchees Demerit
J: SHAUN MCGRUDDYT: PAUL ROBERTS
F: 93522
Price History:
17.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 13 at this track Grad Hcp 57+ on June 6 over 2100m, 1.5 len behind Startling Star carrying 57kg at $11. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track Rtg 64+ on May 16 over 2200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Antique Star with 55kg at $13. Knocking on the door and he can go one better this time.
2. 2. Kisses From Kelly
J: ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTERT: HOLLY TAYLOR
F: 8x002
Price History:
17.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 13 over 2200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Startling Star with 56kg at $51. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 12th of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sixinch Heels with 58.5kg at $51. Others rate better.
9. 9. Amamus
J: BRAYDEN GAERTHT: STEPHEN MILLER
F: 93x05
Price History:
21.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming 13th of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on May 30 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Antique Queen with 57.5kg at $81. Second-up 5th of 14 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 13 over 1650m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Simply Thinkin' with 54.5kg at $151. Tested again.
7. 7. Dark Looks
J: PATRICK CARBERYT: A D MATHEWS
F: 53355
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 13 over 2200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Startling Star carrying 55.5kg at $41. Before that 5th of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 30 over 2100m, slow going 4.5 len behind I Dreamed A Dream with 56.5kg at $11. Can play a role in the outcome.
6. 6. Grand Reserve
J: SHAUN O'DONNELLT: DANIEL MORTON
F: x9809
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run ran second last of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 13 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Startling Star with 56.5kg at $31. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 10th of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on May 30 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Antique Queen with 58kg at $31. Looks tested in this field.
11. 11. Manhattan Strip
J: CHANEL COOPERT: NADIA BISHOP
F: 70805
Price History:
34.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
At the latest run 5th of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on June 20 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Effortlessly with 55kg at $151. The start before that ran second last of 12 at this track 0Mwly on May 27 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Dark Ambition with 56kg at $91. Others make more appeal.
10. 10. Candlelight Supper
J: TROY TURNERT: A D MATHEWS
F: x8848
Price History:
34.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 13 over 2200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Startling Star with 54.5kg at $41. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 30 over 2100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind I Dreamed A Dream with 55kg at $19. Wait until she finds some form.

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