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Saturday, January 25, 2025Flat1m

Verdict

PROPHET AND POWER (1) was gunned down right on the post last start, beaten 0.2L over this track and trip. That ended his winning streak, but his form is very hard to knock and he makes his own luck up on the speed. Back in grade now, he draws well and he can go one better. BOLD HERO (7) looks a smart one on the way through, bolting in over 1400m first-up to win by two lengths. Up in trip doesn't appear an issue and he was a big winner second-up last campaign. He remains down in the weights and he can play a major role. ICEBERGS (9) drops plenty of weight today as he rises in grade following a couple of good efforts as favourite recently. He has enough speed to offset the sticky barrier and if he can run up to his recent efforts, he should be in the finish. OCEANZARA (10) is hard to knock on recent form and steps out in trip for just the second time today. Draws well and won't be far away. BAD WOLF (5) turned in a good effort last time out and has claims.

1. Prophet And Power
7. Bold Hero
9. Icebergs

Win Only

1. 1. Prophet And Power
J: LUKE CAMPBELLT: JIM P TAYLOR
F: 31112
Price History:
2.20
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on January 11 over 1800m, head behind Sowar with 55.5kg at $3.50. The run before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Rtg 64+ January 4 over 1600m defeating The Spruiker with 57.5kg at $2.40. Went close last time. Hard to knock his form and he can go one better this time.
7. 7. Bold Hero
J: CHRIS PARNHAMT: SIMON A MILLER
F: 617x1
Price History:
2.88
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after five months came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track Grad Hcp 60+ January 11 over 1500m defeating Oceanzara carrying 55kg at $4.60. Previously second-up won by a head at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn August 1 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Tivacisaurus with 58kg at $4. Nice horse on the rise and he can put his best foot forward again.
4. 4. Catch These Hands
J: SHAUN MCGRUDDYT: STEVE WOLFE
F: 45201
Price History:
8.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Most recently won by a long-neck at Albany Rtg 58+ January 5 over 1900m defeating Big Swoop with 61.5kg at $5. The race before that 12th of 16 at this track Rtg 66+ on December 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind Profit Pocket carrying 55kg at $31. Others look better placed.
2. 2. Here For Cheques
J: PATRICK CARBERYT: BERNIE MILLER
F: 28768
Price History:
9.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on January 11 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Sowar carrying 54kg at $21. The start before that 6th of 16 at this track Rtg 66+ on December 21 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Profit Pocket carrying 56.5kg at $11. Not likely to threaten.
9. 9. Icebergs
J: HOLLY WATSONT: MITCHELL PATEMAN
F: 97823
Price History:
10.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Useful type. At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 9 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 on January 12 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind No Peer carrying 60kg at $2.60. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on January 1 over 1600m, long-neck behind I Dreamed A Dream with 56kg at $3.10. He's a track and trip winner in the past and he can make his presence felt.
10. 10. Oceanzara
J: TROY TURNERT: KIRSTEN MELIS
F: 60612
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Form hard to fault. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on January 11 over 1500m, 2 len behind Bold Hero with 55.5kg at $21. The run before that won by a head at Pinjarra 0Mwly January 2 over 1600m defeating Imperialize carrying 54kg at $21. Has been racing well. Has form through Bold Hero and has to be respected.
5. 5. Bad Wolf
J: JADE MCNAUGHTT: ASHLEY MALEY
F: 68044
Price History:
23.00
Age:
10
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at Geraldton Walkaway Cup on December 27 over 2100m, 2.5 len behind Hard Questions with 60.5kg at $20. Before that 4th in a small field at Albany Rtg 70+ on December 5 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Exceltrain with 56kg at $26. Won't be far away.
3. 3. Brave Contender
J: JASON WHITINGT: ANGELA SMITH
F: 1x806
Price History:
31.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently second last of 7 at Albany Rtg 70+ on January 11 over 1500m, 6 len behind Agent Jay with 59.5kg at $9. The start before that ran last of 10 at Pinjarra Mandurah Cup on December 28 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Papavero Princess with 56.5kg at $101. Hard to see him playing a role.
6. 6. Blaiszen Cazah
J: ALEX HEARNT: CHRIS STELMACH
F: 31270
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
At the latest run 11th of 14 at Pinjarra Rtg 54+ on December 28 over 2000m, 7 len behind Fioreyes with 57kg at $41. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track Rtg 54+ on December 18 over 2200m, 8 len behind Santa Brae with 57kg at $21. Looking to others.
8. 8. Divine Mercy
J: KESHAW DHURUNT: D R PATEMAN
F: 50x09
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 11th of 14 at Bunbury 0Mwly on December 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Split Jete with 55kg at $81. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Pinjarra 0Mwly on January 2 over 1600m, 4 len behind Oceanzara carrying 54kg at $41. Needs to go to another level to match these.

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