Coolgardie Cup - 1600m Sat 23rd August

First leg of the $100,000 Allight Triple Nugget Bonus, which is awarded to the winner of the Coolgardie, Boulder and Kalgoorlie cups.

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 BLEVVO D R Harrison P B Farrell 6 58
2 DEXIAN Lou Luciani 3 56
3 HARDRADA Lou Luciani 5 55.5
4 PRINCE OF POP T B Little 20 53.5
5 SON OF VASAC Mrs B M Dudley D A O'Heare 9 53.5
6 SUSPICION Lindsey Smith 18 53.5
7 EUTECTIC G M Martin 17 53
8 KYOSHI P J Capelli 2 52.5
9 PRICELESS MATT Fred Kersley 14 52.5
10 ANGEL LEA B P Graham 1 52
11 AUSSIE STRIKE R B Rogers I Fry 8 52
12 FRANK THE BANK M L Lane 15 52
13 JASHAR BOY A M Bazeley W R Hughes (a) 7 52
14 KALGOORLIE P J Fernie Ms J A Roesler (a) 4 52
15 MY PASS C L Smith Ms A D Sansom 10 52
16 STAR OF VAIN A M Guelfi K Forrester 11 52
17E VIOLENT WIND J W Lugg D A Randall 12 52
18E RURAL THUNDER N L Newton 13 52
19E LOCH WOOD R J Sayers 19 52
20E PRECIOUS PLUME P R Smythe 16 52
21E MINT PLAY (NZ) P R Smythe 21 52


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Sandgroper :smile:

[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2003-08-20 14:36 ]

as an ex goldfielder i have to say the round is a brillant time of year.

i think blevvo has the form to win and win well.




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Agree with you umrum, (1) Blevvo does look hard to beat. Locally trained (8) Kyoshi & (13) Jashar Boy could add value to the multiples.

Blevvo – didn’t fire last preparation, but showing better form this time around.
Ran on well last start beaten 1.5 lengths behind Tribula over 1300m, at second run following a spell. Suited by the step up in distance, well drawn and should be able to take up a forward position. Likely type to take out the treble. Strong chance.

Dexian – Reasonable run last start, first run back from a spell. Last preparation took a few runs before finding form. Well drawn and if forward enough a definite chance.

Hardrada – well drawn and all the better for 2 runs since a spell. Both runs this time well below best but a good chance if he can repeat Lee Steere Stakes / Railway Stakes performances.

Prince Of Pop – 10YO still racing well. Ran a close 3rd in this race last year behind Eastern Standard. Draw against him and may get back in the field. A place chance.

Son Of Vasac – has had 2 runs back from a spell. Good effort last start after missing the kick. Can be a little inconsistent, but is not badly drawn and would be a strong chance on best form.

Suspicion – 5YO mare whose last run (over 1300m) I rated as her best. Is versatile and can handle the extra trip. Draw no help as she likes to lead or race on the pace. If she can get a cushy run, will be in the finish.

Eutectic – another not well drawn, but does have the speed to take a forward position. An EW chance on best form.

Kyoshi – Has been set for this race and could surprise. Likes Kalgoorlie, nicely drawn and does drop considerably in weight on recent starts.

Priceless Matt – Consistent 4YO trained by Fred Kersley. Has the early speed to overcome a poor barrier draw. 2 runs at Kal for 2 x 2nds. An EW chance.

Angel Lea – scratched.

Aussie Strike – Last run (win over 2200) rated as his best. Should lead or sit on the pace. With the right run an EW chance.

Frank The Bank – Last run almost back to best, so room for further improvement. Not well drawn but has the early speed to overcome. 1600m about as far as he likes. With the right run a definite EW chance.

Jashar Boy – Well drawn and has the early pace to take up a forward position. Likes Kal and should be in the finish at the business end.

Kalgoorlie – Ran 6th in this race last year. Although well drawn looks a little out of depth. A rough place chance.

My Pass – Goes well at Kal but best form over slightly shorter distances. A rough place chance.

Star Of Vain – Good runs last 2 – running on well over 1650m at Belmont. May get back in the field from an awkward draw. An EW chance.

Violent Wind – Performs well at Kal but only an outside chance. Meets Kyoshi 3.5kg worse for a 0.25 length defeat over 1760m last start.

Rural Thunder – another who performs well at Kal and has the speed to overcome an awkward draw. A place chance.

Loch Wood – Has had some success at Kal and has the early speed to overcome a wide draw. Best form over slightly shorter distances but has a place chance with the right run.

Precious Plume – Badly drawn and would appear to be racing well out of his depth.

Mint Play - Loves Kal where he has won 5 races. Well beaten in the city last start and although a little unlucky on that occasion and is down in weight on recent starts looks to have only a rough place chance.




Keep an eye on the race-day track condition as it has been raining heavily in Perth the last couple of days and if hitting the goldfields could affect the track.


If the race is run truly should be pace on, with the likes of Suspicion, Priceless Matt, Aussie Strike and Jashar Boy (and Rural Thunder / Loch Wood – if either get a start) all potentially aspiring for the lead.


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Sandgroper :smile:

[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2003-08-22 14:11 ]

Good news courtesy the WATURF Club

A satisfactory track inspection of the Kalgoorlie racing surface has confirmed the Coolgardie Cup meeting on Saturday August 23 will continue as scheduled.

It was feared the meeting may have to be abandoned to due heavy rainfall but steward John Biggs gave the track the all clear following an inspection at 3:00pm on Friday August 22.

A further inspection will be conducted, as is standard procedure, at 7:00am on Saturday morning.



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[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2003-08-22 19:18 ]

Coolgardie Cup winner Son Of Vasac has been penalised 1.5kg for the Boulder Cup.

David O'Heare weighed out a kilo above the gelding's handicap of 53.5kg in the Coolgardie Cup but there were no other senior rider free to replace him.

Blevvo gave a courageous effort under his 58kg to recover from a severe knock and finished a barnstorming fifth in the Coolgardie Cup. The Fruit 'N' Veg champion is reported to be leaving for Melbourne next week, to run in the $253,000 John F Feehan Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on September 13.


Suspicion may have her last race when she contests the Boulder Cup. A decision will be made after the race on whether she is retired to stud.


Plans for Mr Tambourineman to compete in the Kalgoorlie Cup have been scraped, the horse will go to the paddock after next Saturday's $42,500 Belmont Park Cup.

There was a 12-minute delay to the Coolgardie Cup start when stewards searched jockeys with a metal detector behind the barriers - very ineresting




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Sandgroper :smile:

[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2003-08-25 10:42 ]

Boulder Cup starters - 1760M - Sat 6/9/03

.......as at 1/9/03



No. Name Barrier Class Weight Trainer
1 Son Of Vasac 18 OPN 55 B M Dudley
2 Wool Zone 14 OPN 54 R W Price
3 Prince Of Pop 13 OPN 53.5 T B Little
4 Suspicion 7 OPN 53.5 L Smith
5 Eutectic 2 OPN 53 G M Martin
6 Priceless Matt (B) 9 OPN 52.5 F R Kersley
7 Jashar Boy 12 OPN 52 A M Bazeley
8 Key To Cash 6 OPN 52 F J Hossell
9 Loch Wood (B) 3 OPN 52 R J Sayers
10 Morocco Bound 19 CL4 52 N L Newton
11 Power Ball 16 OPN 52 D H Ramsay
12 Precious Plume 15 CL6 52 P R Smythe
13 Space Age(NZ) (B) 10 OPN 52 N D Parnham
14 Star Of Vain 17 OPN 52 A M Guelfi
15 Swiss Echo (B) 5 OPN 52 N D Parnham
16 Violent Wind (B) 11 OPN 52 J W Lugg
17 Mint Play(NZ) E 1 1 CL6 52 P R Smythe
18 Mr. Guilty (B) E 2 4 CL6 52 A M Bazeley
19 Santa D'Or (X) E 3 8 CL6 52 R F Brown


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Sandgroper :smile:

[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2003-09-01 18:05 ]

I'm tipping (1) Son of Vasac to take out the second leg of the treble. Won well last start & can handle the step up in distance.

Main danger (2) Wool Zone, to be ridden by Paul Harvey. Should be pelting home.

Expect the oldtimer (3) Prince of Pop to put in another honest performance. Nice run last start, meets the topweight 0.5kg better, beaten only .75L.

My longshot - (15) Swiss Echo. Ex NSW gelding fitter for recent racing & looks well weighted.

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i'm tipping wool zone. Got the harvey factor. Adaptable type of horse.distance suits. Beat Mr Tambourineman last start who is a smart galloper. Missed a run due to wet track so may benefit from this run. Still got him on top.

Then the peoples champ - prince of pop. only query is the distance at his age. loves the track and been a great horse. Should be running on strongly.

Then priceless matt. Kalgoorlie is generally a leaders and on pace track. He will give backers a great sight. Whether he can hold on in this very good company is the question. Go well.

Son of vasac and eutectic - dead heat for fourth.

Agree Son Of Vasac can take out the 2nd leg of the treble. Effectively gone up only 0.5kg for his winning the Coolgardie Cup (carried overweight), has won over 1800m at Ascot, also placed over 2200m same venue.

They have big plans for Wool Zone. Has 49kg in both the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.
Set for this race and may have the services of the pontiff – subject to a stay of proceedings being granted in Harvey’s appeal to the Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal against an 18-day careless riding suspension. Third run back from a short spell, should be just about cherry ripe.

The old boy Prince Of Pop, agree distance a bit of a query but wasn’t beaten far last start in the Coolgardie Cup.

Suspicion copped a few checks in running last start and not beaten far. Another who may be a query over the distance. Was beaten 4 lengths by Son Of Vasac over 1800m in December 02, but does meet that horse 3kg better on that run.

Eutectic is another who is a query over the distance. Beaten in a photo finish by Son Of Vasac in the Coolgardie Cup. Meets that horse 1kg better assuming Jackman can ride at 53kgs.

Agree with umrum re Priceless Matt. Does not look to be a lot of pace in this race so could get a cushy run up near the lead and if so would be hard to run down. Meets Son Of Vasac 0.5kg better on the weights for a 0.5 length defeat in the Coolgardie Cup.

Jashar Boy not the best of luck in the Coolgardie Cup, although well beaten. Query at the distance but still a chance with a soft run in transit.

Key To Cash likely to be outclassed.

Loch Wood likely leader. Another query at the distance and only a chance if left alone in front.

Morocco Bound lightly raced with some good recent Kal form. A rough show.

Precious Plume well beaten in the Coolgardie Cup. Would have to improve many lengths to be any chance in this race.

Space Age ex eastern states gelding who has run some reasonable races at Belmont. Not sighted in 3 recent races in Broome. Would have to improve considerably to be any chance.

Star Of Vain a good EW chance. Two starts back ran 3rd to Wool Zone beaten 0.5 length over 1650m at Belmont running on well. Meets Wool Zone 0.5Kg better in this race.

Swiss Echo another ex eastern states galloper. Not won in 7 starts in the west, been a bit in and out since coming to the west, best run 4 starts back at Belmont when 2nd over 1675m beaten 0.75 lengths carrying 60.5kg. Could surprise and I note Rogan Josh has selected as his longshot.

Violent Wind not a bad run in the Coolgardie Cup when beaten 4.25 lengths after receiving a heavy bump on straightening. Extra distance in his favour and could be placed at good odds.

Mint Play Loves Kal where he has won 5 races. Well beaten in his last city start and although a little unlucky on that occasion and is down in weight on recent starts looks to have only a rough place chance.

Mr. Guilty meets Mint Play 4.5kgs worse for a 0.5 length defeat over that horse over 1600m at Kal last start. Likely to be outclassed.

Santa D'Or 34 starts (all runs at Kal) for 6 wins. Last start well beaten by Mr. Guilty. Likely to be outclassed.


[ This Message was edited by: Sandgroper on 2003-09-05 12:54 ]