Port Hedland Race 3 - Pirtek Port Hedland Hcp (C1)
SHINBONER (1) ended his last prep as a maiden winner at Broome at the start of the season. He will be even stronger this year and has more upside than most. A recent trial will ensure that he is ready to rumble fresh up. BENFIN (2) fought on well enough when finishing fourth at Dongara 3 weeks ago. He will be at his peak fitness third up, and is capable of a top 3 finish this time in a modest field. VERNACULAR (4) has changed stables since her last run, and she will find this easier than any of her recent assignments in the city. Stick with her on an each-way basis. HOOCHIE GUCCI (3) did not come up as expected in 2 starts earlier in the year and will be making a fresh start form a new yard here. Don't underestimate him, especially with Kyra Yuill in the saddle. PRINSESSA ANJA (5) led for a long way at Geraldton last time out and those front running tactics will be an advantage on this circuit. Include in all combinations.

Jockey: Colin Haddon
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign by 2 len Broome Mdn August 24 over 1300m defeating Boutique Session with 58kg at $5.50. First up last campaign second of 7 at this track Mdn August 11 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Benfin carrying 58kg at $4.50. Csn take this out.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 1000m | Good | Colin Haddon | 0:59.48 | - | 0 |
| 1.43L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 24/08/2024 | 13 | MDN 3U | $17,000.00 | Broome | 1300m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 58kg | 1:16.01 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
2/7 | 11/08/2024 | 154 | MDN 3U | $18,500.00 | Port Hedland | 1200m | Good | Colin Haddon | 58kg | 1:11.88 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $4.50 |
10/10 | 10/03/2024 | 19 | MDN 3 | $37,500.00 | Echuca | 1200m | Good 4 | Lachlan King | 58kg | 1:11.36 | 9-10-10 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $81.00 |
9/10 | 20/02/2024 | 16 | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Benalla | 1206m | Good 4 | Lachlan King | 59kg | 1:11.13 | 9-6-9 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $51.00 |
5/6 | 04/02/2024 | 175 | MDN 3 | $37,500.00 | Sale | 1200m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 58kg | 1:09.91 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
8/11 | 13/08/2023 | - | MDN 3 | $37,500.00 | Moe | 1200m | Soft 6 | Lachlan King | 58kg | 1:14.68 | 6-5-8 | 11 |
| 10.9L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Jessica Gray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 11 at Geraldton Cl1 on April 6 over 1100m, 6 len behind Southern Scandal with 59kg at $31. Last start eased back early on 4th in a small field at Dongara Clb 48+ on April 19 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Rodney Oh Rodney with 60kg at $9. Capable enough and shouldn't be far away.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 19/04/2025 | 13 | CLB 2U | $13,000.00 | Dongara | 1100m | Good 3 | Joseph See | 60kg | 1:05.24 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
10/11 | 06/04/2025 | 204 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Geraldton | 1100m | Good 3 | Jade McNaught | 59kg | 1:05.94 | 11-11-10 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
1/4 | 20/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geraldton | 1100m | Good | Austin Galati | 1:09.78 | - | 0 |
| 0.11L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | CL1 3U | $17,000.00 | Carnarvon | 1200m | Good | Christopher Nicoll | 60kg | 1:10.80 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $13.00 |
5/7 | 07/09/2024 | 27 | BM56+ 3U | $16,000.00 | Junction | 1200m | Good | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 54.5kg | 1:15.47 | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
1/7 | 11/08/2024 | 28 | MDN 3U | $18,500.00 | Port Hedland | 1200m | Good | Michael Heagney | 58kg | 1:11.88 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $8.50 |
9/9 | 14/07/2024 | 8 | MDN 2U | $17,000.00 | Port Hedland | 1400m | Good | J Kissick | 58kg | 1:26.61 | 8-7-9 | 2 |
| 25.2L | $3.50 |
4/6 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Patrick Carbery | 1:01.34 | - | 0 |
| 5.79L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kyra Yuill
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Bunbury Cl1 February 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind So Nataya with 57.5kg at $51. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at Ascot Cl1 January 22 over 1100m, 9 len behind Promising carrying 57.5kg at $101. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 02/02/2025 | 11 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 57.5kg | 1:12.80 | 4-5-9 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $51.00 |
11/11 | 22/01/2025 | 122 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 57.5kg | 1:04.40 | 11-11-11 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $101.00 |
8/12 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 0:56.61 | - | 0 |
| 4.36L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 22/09/2024 | 7 | MDN 3U | $17,000.00 | Toodyay | 1100m | Good 3 | Jordan Turner | 58kg | 1:06.76 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $14.00 |
6/13 | 15/09/2024 | 25 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 58kg | 1:03.69 | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $13.00 |
10/12 | 21/08/2024 | 175 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 7 | Steven Parnham | 58kg | 1:02.50 | 5-4-10 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
4/9 | 15/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Natasha Faithfull | 0:58.91 | - | 0 |
| 4.26L | $0.00 | |
9/11 | 28/02/2024 | 16 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1216m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 2-3-9 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Kate Pateman
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 59-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Ascot Cl1 on March 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Queen's Sacrifice with 57.5kg at $71. The race before that 6th of 8 at Ascot Cl1 F&M on February 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Secricity with 59.5kg at $41. Willing to give her another chance.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/13 | 12/03/2025 | 14 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Troy Turner | 57.5kg | 1:25.66 | 2-4-11 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $71.00 |
6/8 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | CL1 FM 2U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Troy Turner | 59.5kg | 1:11.96 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |
8/10 | 12/02/2025 | 20 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Troy Turner | 58kg | 1:25.05 | 4-5-8 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
1/12 | 23/01/2025 | 21 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1300m | Good 4 | Troy Turner | 56kg | 1:17.84 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $20.00 |
6/12 | 02/01/2025 | 11 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1000m | Good 4 | Troy Turner | 56kg | 0:58.28 | 5-5-6 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
3/9 | 22/12/2024 | 213 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Good 4 | Troy Turner | 56kg | 0:59.34 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $13.00 |
1/11 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Troy Turner | 1:01.57 | - | 0 |
| 1.31L | $0.00 | |
3/10 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Troy Turner | 1:00.75 | - | 0 |
| 2.63L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Casey Hunter
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at Geraldton Cl1 on April 23 over 1220m, 2.5 len behind Liberty Dame carrying 56.5kg at $31. The start before that 6th of 11 at Geraldton Cl2 on April 13 over 1113m, 3.5 len behind Queen Of Hawks with 55.5kg at $15. Made headway last time. Nicely placed and is among the leading hopes.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 23/04/2025 | 10 | CL1 2U | $24,000.00 | Geraldton | 1220m | Good 3 | Elisha Whittington | 56.5kg | 1:14.12 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $31.00 |
6/11 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Geraldton | 1113m | Good 3 | Lisa Staples | 55.5kg | 1:06.77 | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |
4/11 | 06/04/2025 | 17 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Geraldton | 1100m | Good 3 | Natasha Faithfull | 56.5kg | 1:05.94 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
9/12 | 20/03/2025 | 221 | CL2 2U | $24,000.00 | Geraldton | 1217m | Good 3 | Elisha Whittington | 56.5kg | 1:12.72 | 1-2-9 | 12 |
| 12.4L | $61.00 |
4/6 | 11/08/2024 | 15 | CL1 3U | $19,000.00 | Port Hedland | 1200m | Good | Austin Galati | 58kg | 1:11.26 | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $7.00 |
4/8 | 27/07/2024 | 35 | CL1 2U | $17,000.00 | Roebourne | 1406m | Good | J Kissick | 59kg | 1:23.86 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $7.50 |
5/10 | 14/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Holly Watson | 1:01.85 | - | 0 |
| 3.21L | $0.00 | |
2/3 | 28/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Good | Chris Parnham | 0:24.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Rocky Cheung
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw February 10 over 1800m, 11 len behind Leonchroi carrying 59.5kg at $71. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Seymour Mdn-Sw December 19 over 1200m, 2 len behind Mohnar with 59.5kg at $31. A solid return is anticipated.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 10/02/2025 | 10 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1800m | Good 4 | Jye McNeil | 59.5kg | 1:51.05 | 7-9-8 | 9 |
| 11.9L | $71.00 |
4/10 | 31/01/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1523m | Good 4 | Jye McNeil | 59.5kg | 1:31.66 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
7/10 | 15/01/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Geelong | 1312m | Good 4 | Koby Jennings | 59.5kg | 1:18.89 | 9-9-7 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $41.00 |
6/10 | 19/12/2024 | 211 | MDN | $37,500.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Good 4 | Koby Jennings | 59.5kg | 1:10.95 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $31.00 |
9/9 | 22/05/2024 | 15 | MDN | $37,500.00 | Bendigo | 1400m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 59.5kg | 1:24.09 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |
6/13 | 07/05/2024 | 47 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Benalla | 1406m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 59.5kg | 1:23.77 | 12-9-6 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |