Mount Barker

Today, January 18, 2026Flat6f

Verdict

SKYTALKER (3) is knocking on the door of another win, finishing 2.5L off the winner last start at Albany. The slight rise in trip should suit and the visors go on for the first time. There's plenty to like about him and he looks ready to return to winning ways. MA MA BELLE (6) made it back-to-back wins last start at Pinjarra when holding on to score in a photo finish. Nottle remains in the saddle and she has the speed to work across from out wide. In form now and can extend her winning streak. MAGIC MIKEY (7) comes here on the fresh side after a slightly disappointing run 64 days ago. Faithfull rides now who has had success when partnering in the past. Needs some luck from out wide but has the figures to feature if the breaks come. CHIMINY BLUE (9) was too good at Albany last start and can go on with the job. BEST OF THE GODS (4) can feature first-up.

3. Skytalker
6. Ma Ma Belle
7. Magic Mikey

R9 1300m Hcap

6. 6. Ma Ma Belle
J: HOLLY NOTTLET: DARREN MCAULIFFE
F: 66811
Price History:
2.63
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by a nose at Pinjarra Cl3 December 26 over 1200m defeating Hez Got The Safe carrying 54.5kg at $3.60. Before that won by 0.8 len at Pinjarra Cl1 December 11 over 1200m defeating Hurricane Harley carrying 54kg at $8.50. Looking for the hat-trick and finds a suitable race.
3. 3. Skytalker
J: AUSTIN GALATIT: INDIANNA WEINERT
F: 10534
Price History:
3.20
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Albany Rtg 58+ on January 4 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Head'em carrying 60kg at $5. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Ascot 0Mwly on December 17 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Territory Man carrying 58kg at $8.50. Has ratings better than what he produced last start and that makes him very attractive in this field.
8. 8. Zac Luvs To Fly
J: SHAUN O'DONNELLT: CHRIS STELMACH
F: 34662
Price History:
7.50
Age:
8
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Bunbury Rtg 46+ on December 28 over 1200m, nose behind Bonny Rock with 58.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 6th of 12 at Albany Rtg 58+ on December 12 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Village Girl with 54kg at $41. Others rate better.
4. 4. Best Of The Gods
J: TROY TURNERT: STEVE WOLFE
F: 7017x
Price History:
9.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
164
Verdict
Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Northam Cl5 August 7 over 1400m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Manhattan Strip carrying 55kg at $5.50. First up last campaign second of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 May 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind Mt Shirataku with 57kg at $26. Worth including on resumption.
1. 1. Pretty Devine
J: ROCKY CHEUNGT: MACK HALL
F: 13040
Price History:
17.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 15 at Albany Fitzpatrick on January 4 over 1230m, 8 len behind Supernatural carrying 54kg at $201. The start before that 4th of 8 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ on December 20 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Queen Of Hawks with 60kg at $3.10. Good enough to turn things around.
9. 9. Chiminy Blue
J: NATIKA RIORDANT: INDIANNA WEINERT
F: 051
Price History:
17.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Last start came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Albany Mdn December 26 over 1240m defeating Nailed'em carrying 56kg at $9. The race before that 5th of 12 at Albany Mdn on December 12 over 1000m, 2 len behind Nicconami carrying 58kg at $21. Can build on the last start win.
7. 7. Magic Mikey
J: NATASHA FAITHFULLT: ASHLEIGH WOOLLETT
F: 1x43x
Price History:
19.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
64
Verdict
Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Albany Rtg 58+ November 15 over 1500m, 5 len behind Our Nemesis with 55.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Albany Rtg 58+ November 2 over 1500m, 2 len behind Our Nemesis carrying 55.5kg at $9. Here on the fresh side and has to be included.
12. 12. Coatachino
J: GIAAN O'DONNELLT: JEMMA COLLINS
F: 26163
Price History:
19.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ on December 20 over 1720m, 1.3 len behind Snip Of Gossip carrying 51.5kg at $4.20. The run before that 6th of 12 at Albany Rtg 58+ on December 12 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Lady Ducati carrying 50.5kg at $3.50. Place claims look best.
13. 13. Precast
J: KESHAW DHURUNT: MACK HALL
F: 530x5
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months second last in a small field at Geraldton Cl5 on January 8 over 1113m, 3.5 len behind Spirit Man with 55.5kg at $4. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Belmont Park Cl3 on May 21 over 1000m, 19 len behind Lord Shiva carrying 56kg at $7. Should measure up.
11. 11. Drag Machine
J: HOLLY WATSONT: MITCHELL PATEMAN
F: 17910
Price History:
21.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at Geraldton Cl2 on December 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Scurgeofthewest with 58.5kg at $26. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at York November 9 over 1300m defeating Cheryl's Shout with 59kg at $16. Looking to others.
5. 5. Warralea Lass
J: ROSIE MAHONYT: STEVE WOLFE
F: 000x0
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at Albany Rtg 58+ on January 4 over 1230m, 12 len behind Head'em with 57.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ on July 26 over 1300m, slow going 1.4 len behind Simply Thinkin' carrying 57kg at $51. Would prefer to see her find some form before recommending.
14. 14. Size Matters
J: JASON WHITINGT: PAUL HUNTER
F: 41049
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Albany Cl2 on January 4 over 1600m, 7 len behind Sir Bear A Lot carrying 59kg at $15. The run before that 4th of 10 at Albany Cl2 on December 26 over 1240m, 3.5 len behind Gingerquest carrying 59kg at $18. Others favoured.
10. 10. Private Sapling
J: ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTERT: ANGELA SMITH
F: 1x049
Price History:
41.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start 9th of 11 at Albany Rtg 58+ on January 4 over 1230m, 8 len behind Head'em with 54.5kg at $51. The race before that 4th of 8 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on December 20 over 1190m, 3.5 len behind Rommel's Goddess with 60.5kg at $21. Better off looking to others.

Non-Runners

2. 2. Mars Mission
J: AVA CATARINOT: AARON PATEMAN
F: 00x70
Price History:
26.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 7th of 9 at Ascot Cl5 on December 10 over 1000m, 7 len behind Tycoon Harry with 57kg at $71. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at Pinjarra Cl5 on December 31 over 1200m, 10 len behind Universal Playboy carrying 57.5kg at $41. Unlikely to feature.

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