Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Sunday 26 July 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Kalgoorlie. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Lord Momo's consistent minor-placing form line and strong Fiore stable/jockey combination make him the most reliable each-way proposition in this maiden. Placings in 5 of last 7 starts against consistent maiden company suggest he is racing into form.
Barrier 5 suits the on-pace bias at Kalgoorlie. While yet to win, the consistency and proximity to victory make this a very strong each-way / win threat.
Acoustic Bubbles boasts the best course-and-distance form in the race, with 3 placings from 3 runs at Kalgoorlie 1400m and narrow defeats throughout her campaign.
Prince Of Bondi offers value from an ideal inside barrier at a track that heavily rewards forward position and inside draws.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Acoustic Bubbles | 7 | Austin Galati | David A Smith | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 9 | Gold Lilly | 6 | Chanel Cooper | David A Smith | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Lord Momo | 8 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 58kg | $2.45 |
| 4th | 1 | Prince Of Bondi | 2 | Laqdar Ramoly | Crystal Burns | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 2 | Mad Spitfire | 5 | Rocky Cheung | Brock Lewthwaite | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 8 | Lead Cinga | 10 | Kayla Holroyd | Carey Martin | 52kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Racy Rascal | 11 | Brandon Louis | P D Tapper | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Loona Dawn | 9 | Lisa Staples | Carey Martin | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Mahler's Melody | 4 | Sharni Webster | Mack Hall | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Tedeschi | 3 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | P D Tapper | 58kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Highly Impressive | 1 | Madi Derrick | Mitchell Pateman | 56kg |
Eightyseven Lad has been knocking on the door with back-to-back placings in Maiden company, showing professional, consistent racing manner.
Distance form at 1100m is solid, and the map suggests a forward-midfield tracker who can hit the line.
An inside barrier suits the track's strong on-pace bias, and blinkers added should sharpen focus.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Eightyseven Lad | 6 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 58kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 5 | Cobar Sky | 10 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Our Enchantress | 5 | Austin Galati | Jeremy Easthope | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Joyhouse Rock | 4 | Rocky Cheung | Ms H Harding | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Peanut Butter | 7 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 11 | Pacific Lass | 1 | Chanel Cooper | P J Fernie | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 4 | El Alamein | 8 | Ebony Johnson | P D Tapper | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Shimari | 13 | Brandon Louis | P D Tapper | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Country Edition | 9 | Jason Li | N D Parnham | 53kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 13 | The Adelicia | 12 | Madi Derrick | Mitchell Pateman | 53.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Populism | 11 | Lisa Staples | P D Tapper | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Blameitontherain | 3 | Holly Nottle | P J Fernie | 53.5kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Direct Debit | 2 | Laqdar Ramoly | R G Brown | 58kg |
God's Grin presents the strongest form case - ideal inside barrier at a track where barrier 1-4 is a genuine edge, consistent placegetter with a 50% place strike rate, and partnered by the in-form Natasha Faithfull who has excellent stats at this track and with this stable. Slight class drop and forward racing style suit the tactical, on-pace bias at Kalgoorlie.
Jayashree is a proven Kalgoorlie performer with a strong record at the track and an outstanding record with jockey Holly Nottle aboard. Barrier 7 is workable given the horse's racing pattern.
Omerta Grace holds the best statistical profile in the race and drops into easier company today, aided by a proven hot combination with jockey Johnston-Porter.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Ideally | 2 | Lucy F Fiore | P J Fernie | 55kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | God's Grin | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 57kg | $2.05 |
| 3rd | 2 | Omerta Grace | 8 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | J F Miller | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 8 | The Candy Kid | 5 | Lisa Staples | P D Tapper | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Sluice Box | 3 | Brandon Louis | A W Maley | 60kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Jayashree | 7 | Holly Nottle | P J Fernie | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Sesh Time | 6 | Kayla Holroyd | Brent Martin | 51kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Mystical Wisdom | 4 | Laqdar Ramoly | Brett Drury | 55kg | $11.00 |
With no other genuine leaders in this field and a slow projected tempo, Lendanear looks the standout to control the race from the front. Fresh off a win at this same track and class, carrying just 55kg, this looks the most likely winner on ability to dictate a race that suits forward types at Kalgoorlie.
Graceful Lass has been extremely consistent, winning last start at this track and placing in nearly every recent run. The class rise is a query, but the in-form trajectory and strong connections suggest she can measure up. Wide barrier is the main concern at a draw-sensitive track.
Consistency across recent runs and a favourable draw make this an appealing contender in a genuinely open race, though the win strike rate remains modest.
I Never Dreamed has placed prolifically at Kalgoorlie without recent luck to convert into a win.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | I Never Dreamed | 4 | Cassey Martinan | G J Bowen | 54.5kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Gold Enigma | 8 | Austin Galati | T D Tasker | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Shoot To Fame | 9 | Sharni Webster | Mack Hall | 53kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Graceful Lass | 11 | Natasha Faithfull | P J Fernie | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Metalic Marlin | 12 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Written Sin | 3 | Lisa Staples | P D Tapper | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Myzoom | 1 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 59.5kg | $2.30 |
| 8th | 7 | Lendanear | 10 | Rocky Cheung | A W Grace | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 9th | 8 | Kleva Conned | 7 | Brandon Louis | A W Maley | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Eternally Yours | 6 | Chanel Cooper | P J Fernie | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Sainty Cullity | 5 | Holly Nottle | P J Fernie | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Batista | 2 | Lucy F Fiore | P J Fernie | 58.5kg |
Dreamers Never Die has been extremely consistent, running placings across his last several starts including a narrow defeat in this same class at this track.
Science Degree drops significantly in class after competing at BM70+ level, and draws the ideal inside gate at a track that rewards on-pace, inside runners.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Queen Of Hawks | 7 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Science Degree | 1 | Jason Li | Brett Drury | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Vomo Island | 2 | Lisa Staples | J W Lugg | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Prized Jewel | 5 | Austin Galati | P D Tapper | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Door Buster | 9 | Laqdar Ramoly | P J Fernie | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 2 | Dreamers Never Die | 4 | Lucy F Fiore | P J Fernie | 60kg | $3.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Spangledstar | 10 | Chanel Cooper | Brett Drury | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Swim Through | 6 | Brandon Louis | A W Maley | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 4 | The Lions' Gate | 8 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | N L Newton | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Chipilly | 3 | Holly Nottle | P J Fernie | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Penned | 11 | Madi Derrick | Ms H Harding | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Elounda Star | 12 | Ava Catarino | T D Tasker | 54kg | $101.00 |
Treble Maker boasts a remarkable strike rate specifically at Kalgoorlie (4 wins from 5 starts) and a sound first-up profile, making her a standout re-entry with proven course affinity.
Playing Games has been knocking on the door with consistent top-4 finishes over her last five runs, including a placing at this exact track/class level.
Wider barrier is a slight negative under this track's inside bias, but consistent current form and course suitability make him an overlay relative to the wins he's shown capable of producing here.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Treble Maker | 5 | Lucy F Fiore | P J Fernie | 54kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 7 | Playing Games | 6 | Natasha Faithfull | P J Fernie | 54.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | Tacito | 2 | Chanel Cooper | Ms H Harding | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Cleanemup | 7 | Jason Li | N D Parnham | 51kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Boab Boy | 10 | Laqdar Ramoly | David A Smith | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Crunchy Nut | 11 | Holly Nottle | Ms H Harding | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Eevalina | 3 | Lisa Staples | P D Tapper | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Sure Thing | 8 | Rocky Cheung | David A Smith | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Pretty Devine | 4 | Ebony Johnson | Mack Hall | 50kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Dublin Red | 9 | Madi Derrick | P D Tapper | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Pearly Nuggett | 1 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Prawns Eleven | 12 | Sharni Webster | Brock Lewthwaite | 60kg | $16.00 |
Dancewithme has been racing at a high level of consistency with four placings from her last five starts, including a close second at this exact track/distance last start.
Deeply Rooted arrives in good order having won its most recent start at Kalgoorlie by a narrow margin, and boasts a strong overall record at this track. A neutral barrier and proven course form make this gelding a genuine each-way threat, though his placing-heavy profile raises questions about his ability to go back-to-back against slightly tougher opposition.
Morf's recent Kalgoorlie win and consistent form are appealing, but barrier 16 is a serious obstacle given this track's pronounced inside-gate bias and on-pace preference.
Alotta Fighting has been extremely consistent at Kalgoorlie, finishing runner-up in each of his last two starts here.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Alebrije | 7 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Couldabeenahandbag | 4 | Madi Derrick | P D Tapper | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Viresha | 3 | Chanel Cooper | Brett Drury | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Alotta Fighting | 19 | Brandon Louis | P D Tapper | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Favourite Songs | 6 | Laqdar Ramoly | P J Fernie | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Silent Amarda | 10 | Austin Galati | A G Durrant | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Luminous Lady | 1 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Brett Drury | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Morf | 16 | Jason Li | P J Fernie | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 9th | 16 | Miss Lottie | 5 | Ava Catarino | Shannon Anthony | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Deeply Rooted | 8 | Rocky Cheung | Brock Lewthwaite | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Dancewithme | 15 | Lucy F Fiore | P J Fernie | 61kg | $3.80 |
| 12th | 9 | Alotofbanter | 13 | Lisa Staples | P D Tapper | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Fiendish | 18 | Sharni Webster | N L Newton | 51.5kg | $71.00 |
| 14th | 15 | Make De Fortune | 9 | Ebony Johnson | Crystal Burns | 50kg | $91.00 |
| 15th | 12 | Pinkerton | 12 | Cassey Martinan | G J Bowen | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 16th | 13 | Time Connection | 11 | Holly Nottle | P J Fernie | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 17 | Diamond Light | 2 | Mack Hall | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Ruling Dame | 14 | P D Tapper | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Bondi's Son | 17 | P D Tapper | 54kg |
Good gate for this track's on-pace bias and switching to a strong jockey.
The class drop and drawn ability to sit forward suit the fast-tempo speed map.
High Precision's Kalgoorlie CV is superb, with multiple wins and placings at this circuit, but barrier 14 and top weight work against her on a track that heavily favours forward, inside gate runners. Still capable of running a bold race and rounding out the placings given proven course affinity.
Drawn a touch wide but fitness and course form are strong positives.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Friar's Legacy | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 10 | Gondrinkin | 11 | Lisa Staples | A W Maley | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Across Generations | 10 | Rocky Cheung | N D Parnham | 52kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Miss Wall Street | 8 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Mack Hall | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Magic Will Reign | 4 | Austin Galati | T D Tasker | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Rivercrest Magic | 6 | Holly Nottle | P J Fernie | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 2 | High Precision | 14 | Ava Catarino | Brock Lewthwaite | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Subtle Power | 9 | Chanel Cooper | Ms H Harding | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Jet Planes | 2 | Kayla Holroyd | P D Tapper | 50kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Northern Ivy | 1 | Jason Li | P D Tapper | 51kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Five Down | 3 | Lucy F Fiore | P J Fernie | 54.5kg | $3.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Norwoods | 7 | Brandon Louis | P D Tapper | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 13th | 9 | Diego Dynamite | 12 | Madi Derrick | Carey Martin | 54kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Bonny Rock | 13 | Sharni Webster | Mack Hall | 56kg |
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