Ideally beat today's two most credible rivals (Omerta Grace, The Candy Kid) at this same track and grade just two weeks ago, and her overall record (3-2-3 from 17) shows genuine, consistent ability.
Western Australia · Sunday 9 August 2026
Kalgoorlie tips and results
Our top pick won 0 of 8 races at Kalgoorlie. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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BMGS (Bm64+)
The Candy Kid looks the only genuine leader in a slow-tempo race and drew barrier 1 on a track that still rewards on-pace, inside runners even on Soft.
- 1st6The Candy KidAlex Hearn$9.00
- 2nd2IdeallyLucy F Fiore$3.70
- 3rd1Omerta GraceAustin Galati$2.00
- 4th5Rockin' RobinEbony Johnson$51.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | The Candy Kid | 1 | Alex Hearn | P D Tapper | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Ideally | 6 | Lucy F Fiore | P J Fernie | 57.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 1 | Omerta Grace | 2 | Austin Galati | David A Smith | 60kg | $2.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Rockin' Robin | 5 | Ebony Johnson | Jeremy Easthope | 51kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Electric Bec | 3 | Joey Azzopardi | Jeremy Easthope | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Jayashree | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | P J Fernie | 57kg | $5.00 |
Aquila Mining Pty Ltd Mdn
Barrier 4 and a slow, tactical tempo suit its versatile racing pattern.
Mad Spitfire's key edge is a genuine soft-track record - five placings from eight starts on this exact going, comfortably the largest and strongest wet-track sample in the field. A light weight, inside barrier and projected forward position suit the flat, on-pace-friendly Kalgoorlie soft bias.
The step up to 1621m is untested and barrier 8 is a real query given the track's inside bias, but the closing speed and positive placing pattern make it the leading each-way threat behind the top two selections.
- 1st3Mad SpitfireEbony Johnson$7.00
- 2nd1Prince Of BondiLaqdar Ramoly$6.50
- 3rd5Racy RascalAlex Hearn$26.00
- 4th2Lord MomoNatasha Faithfull$2.25
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Mad Spitfire | 3 | Ebony Johnson | Jeremy Easthope | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Prince Of Bondi | 2 | Laqdar Ramoly | Crystal Burns | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Racy Rascal | 7 | Alex Hearn | P D Tapper | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Lord Momo | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | P J Fernie | 58kg | $2.25 |
| 5th | 7 | Gold Lilly | 1 | Chanel Cooper | David A Smith | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Peanut Butter | 8 | Lucy F Fiore | P J Fernie | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 8 | Shimari | 6 | Brandon Louis | P D Tapper | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Leader Of The Pack | 5 | Brayden Gaerth | Jordan Rolfe | 58kg | $31.00 |
Pryce Mining Services Mdn
Lovesexy has been runner-up in back-to-back starts at Kalgoorlie on Soft ground, a near-perfect match for today's conditions that reward inside gates and forward tactics.
Barrier 10 is a query given the track's inside bias, but the projected slow, tactical tempo with no genuine leader lessens that risk, and Holly Nottle's strong track record adds confidence.
Our Enchantress was narrowly beaten into 3rd at Kalgoorlie last start and rates as the most consistent, in-form runner among this field's returning group. Jockey Austin Galati arrives in career-best touch, and barrier 7 sets up a workable path in what shapes as a tactical, slow-run race, rounding out the top three on residual class and current form.
An excellent inside barrier 4 and an explicitly improving trend make her the standout value play in a race lacking a dominant leader.
- 1st9Dance VersionLaqdar Ramoly$9.00
- 2nd4VivaldaLucy F Fiore$3.60
- 3rd2Billy The BossJoey Azzopardi$21.00
- 4th5LovesexyJason Li$8.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Dance Version | 9 | Laqdar Ramoly | P J Fernie | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Vivalda | 13 | Lucy F Fiore | P J Fernie | 56kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Billy The Boss | 11 | Joey Azzopardi | A W Grace | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Lovesexy | 3 | Jason Li | R G Brown | 53kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Sippa Spritz | 2 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 53.5kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 3 | Cobar Sky | 10 | Holly Nottle | Ms H Harding | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Direct Debit | 12 | Lisa Staples | R G Brown | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Our Enchantress | 7 | Austin Galati | Jeremy Easthope | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 7 | Joyhouse Rock | 4 | Chanel Cooper | Ms H Harding | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Sophistry | 1 | Brayden Gaerth | R G Brown | 56kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Hurricane Ruler | 8 | D & B Pearce | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Pacific Lass | 6 | P J Fernie | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | El Alamein | 5 | Brandon Louis | P D Tapper | 58kg |
Kambalda Football Club (Bm58+)
I Never Dreamed arrives in career-best form, having just won at Kalgoorlie and boasting an outstanding 2-0-0 record from 5 starts at today's course/distance combination. Consistently placing across its last six runs, it carries a feather weight and settles in the favoured midfield zone under this track's Soft-ground bias.
The concern is a blank record at today's specific trip and on Soft footing, capping enthusiasm despite the strong home-track affinity. A sound each-way threat rather than the most reliable winning chance.
High Precision ticks the key Kalgoorlie Soft-track boxes - proven wet-ground form, a strong overall course record, and the rail-friendly barrier 1 draw - but recent form has softened and the specific 1621m trip hasn't suited historically.
- 1st5Five DownNatasha Faithfull$2.80
- 2nd2Magic Will ReignAustin Galati$5.00
- 3rd6I Never DreamedSharni Webster$3.80
- 4th1High PrecisionEbony Johnson$10.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Five Down | 8 | Natasha Faithfull | P J Fernie | 54.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Magic Will Reign | 4 | Austin Galati | T D Tasker | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | I Never Dreamed | 7 | Sharni Webster | G J Bowen | 51.5kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 1 | High Precision | 1 | Ebony Johnson | Jeremy Easthope | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Rivercrest Magic | 3 | Chanel Cooper | P J Fernie | 54.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Make De Fortune | 2 | Lisa Staples | Crystal Burns | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Norwoods | 5 | Brandon Louis | P D Tapper | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Elounda Star | 6 | Holly Nottle | T D Tasker | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
BML Ventures Hcp (C2)
Gold Enigma ticks nearly every box the Kalgoorlie Soft profile rewards: a placing last start at this course, recent experience over today's exact 1760m trip, a genuine soft-track win in its record, and a visible improving trend.
Selected each-way as a hedge on the tactical advantage.
Batista brings genuine Kalgoorlie and soft-ground winning form plus a jockey booking in career-best touch, and draws well under the inside bias. The concern is a first attempt at 1760m after two underwhelming runs over shorter trips, so it rates as a leading contender rather than the horse to beat. Each-way cover suits the risk profile.
A classic Soft-track value play on proven local conditions form rather than raw ability.
- 1st1Must Be NiceNatasha Faithfull$2.20
- 2nd9Ruling DameLisa Staples$31.00
- 3rd8HughbertChanel Cooper$51.00
- 4th3BatistaLucy F Fiore$6.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Must Be Nice | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | Felicity Forbes-Ives | 60kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | Ruling Dame | 7 | Lisa Staples | P D Tapper | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Hughbert | 2 | Chanel Cooper | Ms H Harding | 54.5kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Batista | 6 | Lucy F Fiore | P J Fernie | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Gold Enigma | 8 | Austin Galati | T D Tasker | 59kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Metalic Marlin | 1 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms H Harding | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Subtle Power | 9 | Laqdar Ramoly | Ms H Harding | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Eternally Yours | 4 | Holly Nottle | P J Fernie | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Written Sin | 3 | Alex Hearn | P D Tapper | 55kg |
Terra Drilling Kambalda Cup
Monty Zoomer presents the strongest form case in the race, boasting a 50% win rate at today's exact track/distance combination and having beaten BM70+ company over this course, distance and going only five weeks ago. His last-10 form line (3211313211) is exceptional, he is the lone projected leader in a slow-run race from a golden inside barrier, and his 80% strike rate with jockey Jason Li seals a compelling case.
However, her limited sample at distances beyond 1200m has been underwhelming, and she is projected to settle off the pace in a race shaping as a slow, lone-leader affair that historically rewards forward-placed runners at this track. A clear top-three thought but not preferred for the win over Monty Zoomer's more precise course/distance form.
However, she is winless across her last six starts and has no runs at Kalgoorlie to confirm she handles the track.
Drawn ideally in barrier 1, she looks well placed to run another honest race, though her lack of a win from 10 starts on Soft caps her winning claims.
- 1st6RainlineNatasha Faithfull$2.80
- 2nd1The Jester's SonBrayden Gaerth$11.00
- 3rd2Monty ZoomerJason Li$4.00
- 4th4TacitoChanel Cooper$15.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Rainline | 3 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 54.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | The Jester's Son | 4 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms H Harding | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Monty Zoomer | 2 | Jason Li | Jeremy Easthope | 55kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Tacito | 5 | Chanel Cooper | Ms H Harding | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Treble Maker | 7 | Lucy F Fiore | P J Fernie | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 3 | Crunchy Nut | 6 | Holly Nottle | Ms H Harding | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Playing Games | 1 | Joey Azzopardi | P J Fernie | 54kg | $8.00 |
Nouchy Mining Services (Bm58+)
A proven first-up performer dropping sharply in class after a stint in Perth metro grade, with strong Kalgoorlie and soft-track form to fall back on. With a leading jockey/trainer combination and a genuine fitness edge fresh off a break, he rates an each-way threat into the placings.
- 1st9SpangledstarChanel Cooper$21.00
- 2nd10DancewithmeHolly Nottle$9.00
- 3rd6Bonny RockAustin Galati$21.00
- 4th5The Lions' GateLaqdar Ramoly$18.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Spangledstar | 11 | Chanel Cooper | Brett Drury | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Dancewithme | 4 | Holly Nottle | P J Fernie | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Bonny Rock | 12 | Austin Galati | Mack Hall | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 5 | The Lions' Gate | 14 | Laqdar Ramoly | N L Newton | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Dreamers Never Die | 2 | Lucy F Fiore | P J Fernie | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Gibraltar Gold | 6 | Natasha Faithfull | P J Fernie | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 14 | Simply Royalty | 5 | Joey Azzopardi | Ms H Harding | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Military Action | 3 | Lisa Staples | J W Lugg | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 9th | 1 | Science Degree | 10 | Jason Li | Brett Drury | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 2 | Sure Thing | 8 | Sharni Webster | David A Smith | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Eevalina | 1 | Alex Hearn | P D Tapper | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Bondi's Son | 13 | Ebony Johnson | P D Tapper | 50kg | $101.00 |
| 13th | 3 | Got Lucky | 7 | Tara Atherden | Felicity Forbes-Ives | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 14th | 13 | Miss Lottie | 9 | Brandon Louis | Shannon Anthony | 54kg | $71.00 |
Mining Supplies Kambalda Hcp (C2)
A 3-start soft record of 1-0-1, a favoured barrier 5 draw, and a track-specialist rider in career-best form round out a strong, form-justified case for the top spot.
Just Sublime's affinity for Kalgoorlie is hard to ignore - 13 starts for 2 wins, 2 seconds and 4 thirds, and a flawless top-three record at today's exact 1400m trip. Barrier 6 lands her in the favoured middle bracket, and stable rider Lucy Fiore is riding at a career-best 30% strike rate. Her last-start sixth was unremarkable but not alarming given her deep affinity for this circuit and the moderate tempo shaping up to suit on-pace runners.
Alotta Fighting has been knocking on the door, finishing runner-up in three of his last four starts including a Soft 5 placing at this track. Barrier 4 drops him into Kalgoorlie's most favoured barrier bracket, and he is expected to race on-pace or midfield - exactly the profile the local bias rewards. The overall win strike rate remains modest, but current form and map trump the long-term record here.
Acoustic Bubbles arrives with genuine momentum - five tidy runs (1-6-2-3-2) capped by a last-start Kalgoorlie maiden win, and a strong 4:1-2-0 record at today's exact trip. Fresh off a 14-day break and partnered by in-form rider Austin Galati, she looks capable of matching it in Class 2 despite the step up.
- 1st14PinkertonSharni Webster$91.00
- 2nd3Sainty CullityHolly Nottle$21.00
- 3rd6Alotta FightingBrandon Louis$6.00
- 4th5Just SublimeLucy F Fiore$4.80
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Pinkerton | 14 | Sharni Webster | G J Bowen | 51.5kg | $91.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Sainty Cullity | 13 | Holly Nottle | P J Fernie | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Alotta Fighting | 4 | Brandon Louis | P D Tapper | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Just Sublime | 6 | Lucy F Fiore | P J Fernie | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 4 | Lanta | 11 | Lisa Staples | David A Smith | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Lendanear | 17 | A W Grace | 56.5kg | $18.00 | |
| 7th | 11 | White Hot | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 9 | Acoustic Bubbles | 12 | Austin Galati | David A Smith | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Viresha | 15 | Chanel Cooper | Brett Drury | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Deeply Rooted | 10 | Joey Azzopardi | Jeremy Easthope | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Luminous Lady | 3 | Brayden Gaerth | Brett Drury | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Favourite Songs | 9 | Alex Hearn | P J Fernie | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 13th | 7 | Buon Amici | 2 | Laqdar Ramoly | Brett Drury | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 14th | 1 | Morf | 16 | Jason Li | P J Fernie | 59kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 15 | Maximus Bon | 8 | G J Bowen | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Fiendish | 7 | N L Newton | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Miss Lottie | 1 | Shannon Anthony | 54kg |
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