The addition of winkers could sharpen focus, and the inside draw suits the soft track. While inexperienced, the strong jockey booking and weight advantage make this gelding the top pick.
Western Australia · Sunday 27 July 2025
Kalgoorlie tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Kalgoorlie. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Regal Engineering Mdn
Perfect Ruler brings consistency and soft track experience to this race. The gelding has been knocking on the door with recent placings and gets weight relief with the claim. While yet to break through for a win, the strong jockey booking and proven ability on soft tracks make him a solid contender.
Prince Of Bondi comes off a strong runner-up finish and drops in class for this race. The gelding has soft track experience and a favorable barrier draw. While form has been inconsistent overall, the recent improvement and class drop make him a legitimate contender in this field.
While unproven at the distance and yet to place, the strong jockey booking and weight advantage as a filly make her an interesting longshot with potential for improvement.
- 1st4Lasting LegaciesNatasha Faithfull$5.00
- 2nd1Perfect RulerZephen Johnston-Porter$10.00
- 3rd2Prince Of BondiLisa Bivemark$5.00
- 4th5Blazing GunKyra Yuill$2.40
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Lasting Legacies | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | P J Fernie | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Perfect Ruler | 2 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Prince Of Bondi | 3 | Lisa Bivemark | Crystal Burns | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Blazing Gun | 4 | Kyra Yuill | S J Miller | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 5th | 3 | Bondi''s Son | 6 | Luke Campbell | Mack Hall | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Pretty In Pearls | 9 | Damien Boutet | P D Tapper | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Inner Joy | 8 | Troy Turner | R G Brown | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 8 | I Know Nothing | 7 | William Pike | P J Fernie | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Ceylon Sapphire | 5 | Chris Nicoll | Brock Lewthwaite | 56kg | $201.00 |
Encore Monitoring Mdn
The class drop and booking of William Pike are significant positives. While unproven at the track and on soft going, the overall profile suggests a strong winning chance.
Our Desperado shows improving form with placings in his last two starts. The soft track experience is a plus, and the good barrier draw should allow for a positive position. While yet to break through for a win, the overall profile suggests a strong place chance with potential for improvement.
Luminous Lady showed promise with a strong debut third at this track. Well-weighted and with potential for improvement second-up, she has a local track advantage. However, limited race experience and no soft track form introduce some uncertainty.
The gear change (cross-over nose band off) could potentially spark improvement.
- 1st5Heavy MetalWilliam Pike$1.28
- 2nd1King Of FranceChris Nicoll$61.00
- 3rd2Jekyll IslandTroy Turner$19.00
- 4th6Shine And BurnZephen Johnston-Porter$26.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Heavy Metal | 3 | William Pike | P J Fernie | 56kg | $1.28 |
| 2nd | 1 | King Of France | 9 | Chris Nicoll | Brock Lewthwaite | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Jekyll Island | 2 | Troy Turner | David A Smith | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Shine And Burn | 6 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Luminous Lady | 7 | Kyra Yuill | Brett Drury | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Throw Me A Kiss | 1 | Lisa Bivemark | P D Tapper | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Reggio Calabria | 4 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Our Desperado | 10 | Natasha Faithfull | P J Fernie | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 8 | Righty Oh | 8 | Holly Nottle | Ryan Hill | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Rosay Allday | 5 | Damien Boutet | Carey Martin | 56kg | $101.00 |
Hydramech (Bm70+)
Close At Hand brings excellent recent form into this race, with 5 wins from his last 10 starts. He has a strong affinity for soft tracks and a solid record at this track and distance. The drop in weight is advantageous, and while he's stepping up in class, his consistent performances suggest he's ready for the challenge. The slight barrier disadvantage is offset by his tactical versatility.
While carrying top weight is a challenge, his class and experience could see him overcome this. The inside barrier can be tricky on a soft track, but his tactical speed should allow him to navigate a good position.
High Pressure boasts an impressive track record with 5 wins from 25 starts at Kalgoorlie. He's a consistent performer who tends to run well on soft tracks. The drop in weight is favorable, and he's well-suited to these conditions. While his last start was disappointing, the return to a preferred track and distance could see a form reversal. The soft track should play to his strengths.
Her form is improving, and she drops in weight for this race. The booking of experienced jockey Troy Turner is a positive, and she has shown ability at this track. While her win record is inconsistent and she's stepping up in class, her recent performances suggest she's capable of running a strong race. The soft track shouldn't be an issue based on her record.
- 1st5Laquetta''s GiftTroy Turner$7.50
- 2nd3Close At HandWilliam Pike$1.50
- 3rd2Zing To WinBrayden Gaerth$13.00
- 4th1Galaxy AffairNatasha Faithfull$7.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Laquetta''s Gift | 2 | Troy Turner | Ms S Bakranich | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Close At Hand | 5 | William Pike | P J Fernie | 59kg | $1.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Zing To Win | 4 | Brayden Gaerth | P J Fernie | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Galaxy Affair | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Scottish Laird | 7 | Keshaw Dhurun | R G Brown | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 4 | High Pressure | 3 | Kyra Yuill | Brett Drury | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Got Lucky | 6 | Damien Boutet | P J Bermingham | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
Challenge Drilling Hcp (C1)
The filly's 50% win rate on soft tracks is a significant advantage given today's conditions. Despite limited race experience and a class rise, the weight advantage and strong recent performance make her a solid contender.
Call Time shows consistent recent form with two placings in her last three starts. The filly's soft track win and advantageous inside barrier draw are positive factors.
The 3kg claim provides significant weight relief, potentially offsetting the long break since his last run. The removal of pads could lead to improved performance, but his unproven soft track form and inconsistent recent results are concerns.
The combination of an experienced jockey and the reapplication of a tongue control bit could lead to improvement. However, inconsistent recent form and lack of soft track experience are notable concerns.
- 1st3Diego DynamiteZephen Johnston-Porter$6.50
- 2nd6FuzzyboxNatika Riordan$15.00
- 3rd7Call TimeBrayden Gaerth$6.00
- 4th4Another LoveWilliam Pike$3.40
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Diego Dynamite | 7 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Carey Martin | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Fuzzybox | 4 | Natika Riordan | A W Maley | 52.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Call Time | 1 | Brayden Gaerth | P J Fernie | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Another Love | 6 | William Pike | Brandon Fiore | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 8 | High Precision | 8 | Chris Nicoll | Brock Lewthwaite | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Big Player | 2 | Jefferson Tsang | P J Fernie | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Gibraltar Gold | 3 | Natasha Faithfull | P J Fernie | 58kg | $3.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Sniper''s Son | 5 | Holly Nottle | Josh Brown | 58.5kg |
NJ Industries (Bm58+)
Secret Attire brings the strongest credentials with an excellent record at Kalgoorlie over 1200m. Her recent form is consistent, and she drops in weight here. While stepping up in class, she's well-placed to get a good run just off the pace and should be strong late.
Natural Gem has strong soft track credentials and is consistently performing well. The light weight and good barrier draw are significant advantages. While facing a class rise, her recent form suggests she's ready for the challenge. Expect a strong showing from a favorable position.
Brazen Empress brings solid form credentials and has the services of top jockey William Pike. While unproven on soft tracks, her overall consistency and suitability at the distance make her a strong contender. The long break between runs is a slight concern, but stable is likely to have her ready.
While unproven at Kalgoorlie, her overall record is strong.
- 1st3Brazen EmpressWilliam Pike$5.00
- 2nd11Top FunScott Gittos$14.00
- 3rd10PrecastKeshaw Dhurun$10.00
- 4th5AllaboutthecraicHolly Nottle$71.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Brazen Empress | 5 | William Pike | P J Fernie | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Top Fun | 8 | Scott Gittos | Brian Allen | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Precast | 9 | Keshaw Dhurun | Mack Hall | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Allaboutthecraic | 12 | Holly Nottle | A W Maley | 53.5kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Magnasonic | 11 | Brayden Gaerth | P J Fernie | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Natural Gem | 4 | Natika Riordan | N L Newton | 53kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Secret Attire | 3 | Natasha Faithfull | P J Fernie | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 8th | 8 | Cocoon Bay | 10 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Imapagethree Girl | 2 | Luke Campbell | Mack Hall | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 1 | Eevalina | 1 | Jefferson Tsang | P J Fernie | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Crystalist | 6 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Rommel''s Angel | 7 | Lisa Bivemark | Carey Martin | 54kg | $51.00 |
Terra Drilling Hcp (C2)
Has proven ability on soft tracks and at this distance. Well-weighted and consistent, though facing a slight class rise. The wide draw is a concern but offset by early speed.
Lightly raced and well-weighted, suggesting further improvement is likely. The wide barrier and lack of soft track experience are concerns, but the upside potential is significant.
Please Mizter is a class dropper with an excellent track and distance record. Consistent performer drawn well, but carrying top weight. Recent form has tapered off and lacks soft track credentials. Still, the class drop and strong local record make him a contender.
Well-weighted and drawn favorably, though stepping up in class.
- 1st7On Just TermsJefferson Tsang$11.00
- 2nd6Date Withthe DevilWilliam Pike$2.70
- 3rd2Flash InvaderAva Catarino$151.00
- 4th11NadellMadi Derrick$101.00
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | On Just Terms | 12 | Jefferson Tsang | P J Fernie | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Date Withthe Devil | 7 | William Pike | P J Fernie | 58.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 2 | Flash Invader | 8 | Ava Catarino | Carey Martin | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Nadell | 9 | Madi Derrick | Ms H Harding | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Brulante | 3 | Lisa Bivemark | P D Tapper | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Crimmo | 4 | Luke Campbell | Mack Hall | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Keep A Knockin'' | 15 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Moriah | 6 | Natika Riordan | Brett Drury | 51kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Pray For Lucy | 1 | Troy Turner | Ms H Harding | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Ruling Dame | 11 | Natasha Faithfull | P J Fernie | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 1 | Please Mizter | 2 | Holly Nottle | P J Fernie | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Lendanear | 10 | Keshaw Dhurun | A W Grace | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 10 | Let Sparks Fly | 5 | Kate Pateman | Sky Ballinger | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 14th | 5 | The Sharerghini | 14 | Brayden Gaerth | P J Fernie | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 15th | 13 | Sabino | 13 | Chris Nicoll | Brock Lewthwaite | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
Goldfields Variety (Bm64+)
Santa Brae brings solid recent form into this race, including a win two starts back. Has a good record at Kalgoorlie and over this distance. Well-weighted and likely to get a good run from barrier 1. The expected moderate-fast tempo should suit his running style.
Feuding is the class runner of the field with an excellent record at Kalgoorlie. While carrying top weight, he's proven capable at this level and handles soft tracks well. May get back from the wide draw but should be strong late if the pace is genuine.
Decoration is showing improving form and gets in well at the weights. Has a good record on soft tracks and draws well in barrier 7. The step up in class is a concern, but if he can reproduce his best form, he's a genuine contender in this field.
Onemoreforleo boasts a strong record at Kalgoorlie and is well-weighted for this race. If he can settle midfield or better, he could run into the placings.
- 1st4DecorationNatasha Faithfull$3.10
- 2nd11GondrinkinKeshaw Dhurun$31.00
- 3rd1FeudingWilliam Pike$2.50
- 4th12Hand Me DownLisa Bivemark$31.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Decoration | 7 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 11 | Gondrinkin | 14 | Keshaw Dhurun | A W Maley | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Feuding | 5 | William Pike | P J Fernie | 60.5kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 12 | Hand Me Down | 15 | Lisa Bivemark | A W Grace | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Dancing Jack | 13 | Ava Catarino | Pamela Oram | 51kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Percussion Prince | 2 | Natika Riordan | S V Vahala | 51kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Strike Now | 10 | Troy Turner | David A Smith | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Devonia | 6 | Madi Derrick | Ms H Harding | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Toni''s Spirit | 4 | Luke Campbell | Jordan Rolfe | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Style Diva | 9 | Brayden Gaerth | P J Fernie | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Manavendra | 12 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | D & B Pearce | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Santa Brae | 1 | Chris Nicoll | R W Craig | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 13th | 6 | Onemoreforleo | 3 | Kyra Yuill | Brett Drury | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 14th | 10 | Forever Falyon | 8 | Jefferson Tsang | P J Fernie | 51kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 15 | Jet Planes | 11 | Damien Boutet | P D Tapper | 54kg |
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