Barrier 8 and midfield settling are the risks.
Western Australia · Sunday 6 September 2026
Kalgoorlie tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Kalgoorlie. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Boulder Parts & Towing Mdn
Pancho's Place is the natural leader in a race where the Kalgoorlie bias data has leaders winning a third of races with a 75% place rate. Barrier 4 and the field's best early speed give him control, and his good-track record of 6 starts for a second and two thirds shows the surface suits.
Pike's booking for Grantham (20% together) and a solid Lark Hill trial signal genuine intent, and in a maiden this weak that alone justifies respect. Barrier 9 and a midfield/backmarker map run directly against the Kalgoorlie leaders bias.
That is a substantial overreaction to her prior profile rather than her current one.
- 1st2Pancho's PlaceNatika Riordan$3.70
- 2nd7Sovereign CrustLaqdar Ramoly$17.00
- 3rd1Peanut ButterNatasha Faithfull$9.00
- 4th3VivaldaLucy Fiore$6.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Pancho's Place | 4 | Natika Riordan | Ms H Harding | 56.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 7 | Sovereign Crust | 3 | Laqdar Ramoly | D M Luciani | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Peanut Butter | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | P J Fernie | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Vivalda | 8 | Lucy Fiore | P J Fernie | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Coongan Kid | 1 | Joey Azzopardi | Michael Grantham | 55.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Shimari | 7 | Madi Derrick | P D Tapper | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Cocobelle | 2 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Oceanetta | 9 | W Pike | Michael Grantham | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 9th | 9 | Splendida | 6 | Holly Nottle | Luke Fernie | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Our Enchantress | 10 | Ebony Johnson | Jeremy Easthope | 52kg | $19.00 |
Willweld Mdn
Lord Momo holds the strongest pure form case in this volatile maiden. Midfield map works in moderate tempo; Fernie stable reliable.
First-up stats poor and wide gate a query; prior form solid without being dominant.
Batista drops sharply in grade after battling higher company and maps well from barrier 4. Backmarker tendency a risk in on-pace biased setup, but class edge and inside draw make him a clear top-3 chance in this open maiden.
Prince Of Bondi is the clear value overlay. Ultra-consistent Kalgoorlie maiden who ran a career-best close second last start and maps midfield with early toe.
- 1st2Lord MomoLucy Fiore$5.50
- 2nd4Billy The BossJoey Azzopardi$15.00
- 3rd1Prince Of BondiLaqdar Ramoly$10.00
- 4th8Merchant TraderEbony Johnson$10.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Lord Momo | 8 | Lucy Fiore | P J Fernie | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Billy The Boss | 2 | Joey Azzopardi | A W Grace | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Prince Of Bondi | 7 | Laqdar Ramoly | Crystal Burns | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Merchant Trader | 5 | Ebony Johnson | Jeremy Easthope | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Racy Rascal | 3 | A Hearn | P D Tapper | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Logie | 10 | Austin Galati | Ms F Scott | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Free Ride | 1 | Holly Nottle | Luke Fernie | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Batista | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | P J Fernie | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Cobar Sky | 11 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Wrong Song | 12 | Brayden Gaerth | Michael Grantham | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Lord Arcadia | 9 | W Pike | Michael Grantham | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 12th | 10 | Pacific Lass | 6 | Jefferson Tsang | P J Fernie | 54kg | $101.00 |
Mick Pavlinovich Memorial Hcp (C2)
Slippery Fish is the most track-proven runner in the race: a Kalgoorlie 1200m record of five starts for two wins and a placing, with both career wins recorded on Good 4. Barrier 1 with the rail true suits a track whose sprint data strongly favours inside draws and front-three settlers. Back on her preferred Good surface at her pet trip, she is the most likely winner.
But he wins rarely — one from eleven — and Kalgoorlie's short 320m straight punishes horses that settle back, with backmarkers winning under 7%.
The negatives are real: 60kg top weight and a projected speed duel with Buon Amici on a track where the pace is likely to be fast. Still holds each-way claims if he crosses cleanly and dictates.
Couldabeenahandbag is the value runner. The obvious caveat is one win from 26 starts, and barrier 10 is unhelpful.
- 1st1MorfJefferson Tsang$5.50
- 2nd9AlotofbanterA Hearn$31.00
- 3rd7CouldabeenahandbagMadi Derrick$12.00
- 4th4Gold LillyW Pike$7.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Morf | 6 | Jefferson Tsang | P J Fernie | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Alotofbanter | 5 | A Hearn | P D Tapper | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Couldabeenahandbag | 10 | Madi Derrick | P D Tapper | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Gold Lilly | 12 | W Pike | David A Smith | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Slippery Fish | 1 | Lucy Fiore | P J Fernie | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Viresha | 2 | Chanel Cooper | Brett Drury | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Luminous Lady | 7 | Natika Riordan | Brett Drury | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Tiger Tank | 4 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 9th | 11 | Miss Lottie | 11 | Holly Nottle | Shannon Anthony | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Fiendish | 3 | Natasha Faithfull | N L Newton | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Written Sin | 9 | Ebony Johnson | P D Tapper | 51kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Buon Amici | 8 | Brayden Gaerth | Brett Drury | 56kg | $21.00 |
Taps Industries Hcp (C2)
The most reliable form line in the race. From barrier 4 instead of 11 he saves ground and gets the fast tempo his finishing pattern needs.
Barrier 2 helps her save ground before unwinding late into what should be a genuine tempo. The 60kg top weight and an unproven record on Good ground are the two genuine reservations, and her back-of-the-field pattern carries luck risk, which is why she rates a shade behind the top pick rather than ahead of it.
The class-dropper with the best rider in the race. Kutenai's Bunbury 1400m maiden win came from 11th at the 800m and reads well against this grade, and Pike's 20% union with Grantham signals intent. Against that, the Belmont flop, barrier 12, and a projected last-of-fourteen settling spot at a track that punishes backmarkers are real obstacles.
Kalgoorlie's on-pace bias is the strongest structural angle in the race, and from barrier 8 at just 55kg she can take up a forward position behind the two genuine leaders.
- 1st8LendanearAustin Galati$4.80
- 2nd3LantaNatika Riordan$6.50
- 3rd2Simply RoyaltyJoey Azzopardi$4.60
- 4th12Ruling DameMadi Derrick$31.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Lendanear | 1 | Austin Galati | A W Grace | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Lanta | 3 | Natika Riordan | David A Smith | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Simply Royalty | 2 | Joey Azzopardi | Ms H Harding | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 12 | Ruling Dame | 8 | Madi Derrick | P D Tapper | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Sainty Cullity | 9 | Holly Nottle | P J Fernie | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Alotta Fighting | 4 | A Hearn | P D Tapper | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 11 | Moriah | 5 | Chanel Cooper | Brett Drury | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Pinkerton | 14 | Sharni Webster | G J Bowen | 53.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Just Sublime | 11 | Lucy Fiore | P J Fernie | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Acoustic Bubbles | 7 | Brayden Gaerth | David A Smith | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Favourite Songs | 13 | Laqdar Ramoly | P J Fernie | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Maximus Bon | 6 | Cassey Martinan | G J Bowen | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Make De Fortune | 10 | Ebony Johnson | Crystal Burns | 51kg | $51.00 |
| 14th | 5 | Kutenai | 12 | W Pike | Michael Grantham | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
Boothey Family Morans Store (Bm58+)
The most complete profile in the race. Critically, she maps to settle midfield-forward around 5th, which is where this track's winners come from, and Faithfull is a strong local booking.
Wins races here. Barrier 4 and forward early speed put her in the correct part of the race for Kalgoorlie.
But she is a confirmed backmarker mapping to settle around 10th into a moderate tempo, at a circuit where runners outside the top six at the 400m almost never surface and where the positional data shows no wins from 18 back-markers.
She drops to 52.5kg from barrier 2 with an in-form apprentice who wins at 25% for the stable.
- 1st6Magic Will ReignAustin Galati$16.00
- 2nd11Royal GuardianHolly Nottle$10.00
- 3rd13Please MizterJefferson Tsang$7.00
- 4th5IdeallyNatasha Faithfull$10.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Magic Will Reign | 1 | Austin Galati | T D Tasker | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Royal Guardian | 11 | Holly Nottle | Luke Fernie | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Please Mizter | 6 | Jefferson Tsang | P J Fernie | 52kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Ideally | 10 | Natasha Faithfull | P J Fernie | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Gibraltar Gold | 3 | Lucy Fiore | P J Fernie | 56.5kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Omerta Grace | 8 | Brayden Gaerth | David A Smith | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Gold Enigma | 4 | Joey Azzopardi | T D Tasker | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Five Down | 7 | Laqdar Ramoly | P J Fernie | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Crunchy Nut | 5 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 62kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 12 | I Never Dreamed | 2 | Cassey Martinan | G J Bowen | 53kg | $20.00 |
| 11th | 3 | The Candy Kid | 12 | A Hearn | P D Tapper | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 12th | 4 | High Precision | 13 | Natika Riordan | Jeremy Easthope | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 10 | Mad Spitfire | 9 | Ebony Johnson | Jeremy Easthope | 51kg | $26.00 |
Tom Cullen Memorial Coolgardie Sprint (Bm70+)
Science Degree is the most proven horse at track and trip in this field, with 24 starts at Kalgoorlie for 5 wins and 9 placings, including 4 starts at 1300m here for 2 wins. He is the sole genuine leader with early-speed rank 1, and a moderate tempo with only two on-pace types lets him dictate. Last start he led throughout and only surrendered late to run second in this same grade on Soft 5; a return to Good 4, which suits his 21:3-9-2 record, plus a drop back to 55.5kg from the 60kg failure, points to a strong on-pace performance. Kalgoorlie's sprint profile rewards front-runners heavily.
She maps to sit third or better.
She is placed at four of five Kalgoorlie starts and is a Good track performer (27:4-4-5) who was compromised by recent Soft going. Barrier 2 and 54.5kg are real advantages under a moderate tempo. The obvious caveat is a 10% career win rate, which makes her a place proposition rather than a win chance.
William Pike is in career-best recent touch at 35% strike.
- 1st6Altar BoyW Pike$18.00
- 2nd5Science DegreeNatika Riordan$4.60
- 3rd2DebonnaireAustin Galati$9.00
- 4th11Playing GamesHolly Nottle$9.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Altar Boy | 8 | W Pike | Ms J McLaughlin | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Science Degree | 6 | Natika Riordan | Brett Drury | 55.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Debonnaire | 1 | Austin Galati | Ms F Scott | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Playing Games | 2 | Holly Nottle | P J Fernie | 54.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Treble Maker | 7 | Lucy Fiore | P J Fernie | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Close At Hand | 9 | Jefferson Tsang | P J Fernie | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Tacito | 12 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 10 | More Likely | 3 | Laqdar Ramoly | T D Tasker | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 9th | 7 | Uncompromised | 5 | Joey Azzopardi | Ms H Harding | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Norwoods | 4 | Madi Derrick | P D Tapper | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Rainline | 10 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Kings Call | 11 | Jason Li | Ms J McLaughlin | 54kg | $31.00 |
Coolgardie Tyre Services Coolgardie Cup
Lillian has the most complete form line: a high win rate, five Good-track wins from nine attempts, and proven stamina through 1800-2200m. She maps closer to the speed than many key rivals and carries minimum weight. Last start she was beaten less than two lengths in BM84+ company at Belmont, a strong reference for this Open. The only real queries are first visit to Kalgoorlie and rise to Open grade, but her tactical pattern should overcome both.
One of the best course and distance credentials in the race. The Jester's Son has won three times at 1760m and twice over this exact Kalgoorlie setup on good ground. His latest effort was a convincing Open win here over 1600m, putting today's likely leader Monty Zoomer behind him. If Monty Zoomer sets the speed again, The Jester's Son should be finishing over the top late.
Opportunistic is the clear class hope and deserves respect as a genuine top-three chance. He comes off a Listed third and a steady line of metropolitan BM78/84 placings, while Pike is riding brilliantly. However, he has never raced at Kalgoorlie or over 1760m, and his usual pattern is to settle well back at a track that heavily punishes backmarkers.
He has won two from two over today's exact Kalgoorlie 1760m setup and has been placed in every one of his 13 Kalgoorlie starts. His on-pace style is well suited to this track's leader bias.
- 1st9OpportunisticW Pike$1.90
- 2nd11The Jester's SonZephen Johnston-Porter$7.50
- 3rd6LavalierLaqdar Ramoly$91.00
- 4th1Ginger BakerAustin Galati$9.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Opportunistic | 1 | W Pike | Michael Grantham | 54kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 11 | The Jester's Son | 8 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Lavalier | 9 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Ginger Baker | 3 | Austin Galati | D & B Pearce | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Monty Zoomer | 6 | Natika Riordan | Jeremy Easthope | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Lillian | 7 | Jefferson Tsang | Michael Grantham | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Komachi | 4 | Lucy Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 54.5kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Citino | 5 | Joey Azzopardi | Michael Grantham | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Kaptain Kaos | 2 | Holly Nottle | Jeremy Easthope | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Outspoken Lad | 10 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 54kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Arcadia Knight | 3 | Michael Grantham | 54kg |
Coolgardie Day Celebrations (Bm58+)
The clear form horse. Two starts at Kalgoorlie 1200m have produced two wins, and her 2026-04-12 1200m win here came from settling 6th and picking them up. With three genuine leaders in 8, 14 and 1 setting up a very fast tempo over 1200m, her get-back-and-sprint pattern is the profile the race shape rewards. The 60kg and barrier 10 are the only genuine negatives; she has won from barrier 16 before.
Both were at this track. Her whole game is a late burst, and a very fast tempo generated by three leaders is what she needs. The reservations are real: only one win from 18 on Good and Kalgoorlie's short straight punishes backmarkers.
Form at this track and trip is among the best in the race — 4 starts at Kalgoorlie 1200m have produced 2 wins and a placing, and he is 11:4-2-1 on Good going. The drop to 57kg helps significantly after carrying up to 60.5kg. The clear risk is tactical: he has led and stopped in three of his last four when pressured, and today he faces Vomo Island and Chipilly, both of whom want the same spot. If he can slot in behind the speed from barrier 5 rather than fight for the lead, his class and track record make him a strong place chance.
Chronically unlucky rather than short of ability. A 50% place rate and 8:1-5-0 at Kalgoorlie speak to consistency.
- 1st8Vomo IslandAustin Galati$4.60
- 2nd15Dublin RedA Hearn$101.00
- 3rd1Lavish CharmJason Li$8.50
- 4th13EevalinaMadi Derrick$51.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Vomo Island | 3 | Austin Galati | J W Lugg | 58.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 15 | Dublin Red | 5 | A Hearn | P D Tapper | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Lavish Charm | 4 | Jason Li | P J Fernie | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 13 | Eevalina | 2 | Madi Derrick | P D Tapper | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Chipilly | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | P J Fernie | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Stylin' | 9 | Lucy Fiore | P J Fernie | 60kg | $3.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Leniency | 10 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Ms H Harding | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Spangledstar | 7 | Chanel Cooper | Brett Drury | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Dreamers Never Die | 6 | Laqdar Ramoly | P J Fernie | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Military Action | 13 | Brayden Gaerth | J W Lugg | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 6 | The Lions' Gate | 12 | Joey Azzopardi | N L Newton | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Dancewithme | 14 | Holly Nottle | P J Fernie | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 13th | 7 | Twist Of Gold | 8 | Natika Riordan | P J Fernie | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 14th | 4 | Ripper Rupert | 11 | Jefferson Tsang | Luke Fernie | 57kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Bonny Rock | 2 | Sharni Webster | Mack Hall | 54.5kg |
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