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Verdict

DE LAGO'S ROCK (8) is the one to beat after missing by only half a length when third at Kalgoorlie first-up, with that run carrying extra merit given he covered ground and still kept finding. He looks well suited out to 1600m now and with improvement likely, he shapes as the one to beat. RUTHLESS BLOOM (6) is the proven local form runner, beaten a nose at this track last start after another solid placing the run prior, and her repeated 1600m efforts make her the most reliable danger. THANGOO (2) has been below market expectations at his last two, yet he stays in the mix with Chris Parnham going on and enough early maiden form to give him a winning hope if he finishes off better. ADMIRE BELLE (9) turned in a better performance last time out and is not to be discounted on the back of that performance. COSTA DEL DARLO (1) has claims off a solid last start effort.

8. De Lagos Rock
6. Ruthless Bloom
2. Thangoo

Win Only

6. 6. Ruthless Bloom
J: AUSTIN GALATIT: ROBERT GULBERTI
F: 43432
Price History:
1.91
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Went within a nose of breaking through at this track last start, travelling well and finishing strongly behind Rory's Revenge while again prominent in betting. She had also run third here two back after being hampered early and steadied near the 200m. Knocking on the door of a maiden win and this looks to shape favourably.
8. 8. De Lagos Rock
J: STEVEN PARNHAMT: JOSH BROWN
F: 73x3
Price History:
3.20
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Made an encouraging return at Kalgoorlie, finishing third to Peanut Butter and beaten only half a length after covering ground and racing keenly. He had also placed in a Mdn at this track on soft ground before the break, so the local profile is sound. Looks beautifully placed out in distance and he can get the job done this time.
1. 1. Costa Del Darlo
J: LAQDAR RAMOLYT: KAREN KERSLEY
F: x9602
Price History:
8.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Returns from a five-week let-up after giving cheek at this track, leading to the turn before finishing second to Just Yes, beaten just over three lengths despite being unwanted in the market. That was a clear improvement on his Belmont Park run, where he jumped awkwardly and finished second last. Not out of this based on his latest effort.
9. 9. Admire Belle
J: ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTERT: JIM P TAYLOR
F: x8774
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Produced her best run this campaign when fourth at this track last start, taking over before the 200m and fighting on to be beaten two and a half lengths by Forgot The Rock. She had made solid inroads from well back after a slow start two runs ago, and that same meeting gave her a recent edge over Thangoo. Better effort last time and that can see her in the finish again in this event.
10. 10. All The Rage
J: SHAUN MCGRUDDYT: STEFAN VAHALA
F: 64x8
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Was close enough at Bunbury first-up but failed to finish it off, running eighth and beaten just under four lengths behind Browning Street. His previous run was a fourth in a Mdn at Pinjarra, where he made good ground in a small field. Can improve getting out in distance.
2. 2. Thangoo
J: CHRIS PARNHAMT: MICHAEL GRANTHAM
F: 9295
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Raced handy and faded late when fifth at this track last start, beaten four lengths in a race where he was near the top of an open market. He had earlier been a well-supported favourite over 2200m but offered little late behind Delicate Warrior. Drawn out, but has shown talent and he can fire if the breaks come.
3. 3. Rock Silver
J: TROY TURNERT: JUSTINE ERKELENS
F: 033x6
Price History:
23.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Was safely held first-up at this track, settling well back, covering ground and finishing sixth behind Rory's Revenge, beaten seven and a half lengths. His Pinjarra third before the break reads better, but that belongs to the earlier campaign and he was again slow away there. Earlier placing helps, but a sizeable lift is required.
12. 12. Squad Goal
J: JARRAD NOSKET: TIARNNA NOSKE
F: 98
Price History:
31.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Has been unplaced in two starts but not beaten out of sight, finishing eighth at this track last start after settling back and covering ground, five lengths from Unimando. Her debut ninth was also moderate after she travelled closer and did not finish the job. Place claims only.
7. 7. Pure N Simple
J: JEFFERSON TSANGT: ROBYN LOCKWOOD
F: 04930
Price History:
51.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Dropped out to finish second last at Bunbury over 2025m, beaten over 11 lengths at long odds and with no obvious excuse. Her previous third at this track was more competitive, making ground from well back into the placings. Last run was too plain to be confident.
5. 5. Suzano
J: TAJ DYSONT: FENELLA MARTIN
F: 0
Price History:
201.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Had excuses around his Bunbury debut, with a bump at the start, keen racing and a wide run all against him before finishing second last behind Browning Street. Even allowing for that, he was beaten eight and a half lengths at long odds and now tries 1600m for the first time. Untried at 1600m and must improve.
4. 4. Mesa Grande
J: BRANDON LOUIST: JUSTINE ERKELENS
F: 0
Price History:
201.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Finished last on debut at this track, beaten over 17 lengths by Rory's Revenge after settling rearward, covering ground and making no late impression. He had trialled last month, but race-day evidence is the stronger guide and there was no clear excuse in that first run. Has plenty to prove second-up.

Non-Runners

11. 11. Cool Lu
J: HOLLY WATSONT: JOSH BROWN
F: 65
Price History:
6.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Had more merit than the finishing position suggests at Kalgoorlie last start, coming from well back and being held up near the 150m before finishing fifth, beaten just under a length. She was safely held on debut at Belmont Park and now stretches to 1600m for the first time. Third-up now, but the first try at 1600m is a genuine test.
14. 14. Momotaro
J: -T: JARRAD HUMPHRIES
F: 73660
Price History:
21.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Did not finish off at Bunbury last start, dropping to 11th after being in a position to make an impact and starting at long odds. Her previous sixth there was better, as she made solid ground from the back and was beaten only two and a half lengths. A rebound puts her in the minor mix.
13. 13. Yalda Night
J: -T: MATTHEW SCOTT
F: 296x7
Price History:
31.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Comes back quickly after a York seventh where he was held up on the home turn and again near the 200m, so the beaten margin of just under four lengths can be viewed with some leniency. His previous run at this track over 2200m was plain, and the long maiden record remains the major knock. Minor claims at best.
15. 15. Multiple Choice
J: -T: DANIEL O'CONNOR
F: 0x07
Price History:
34.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Made some late ground at this track last start but was never a winning threat, finishing seventh behind Unimando and beaten just under five lengths at long odds. His Belmont Park run prior was much weaker, beaten over 11 lengths after racing wide. Place hopes are thin.

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