Shortest win price
Lanta (2)
2.35
Welcome to Kalgoorlie for the Force By Emeco Ray Mcgee Memorial Hcp, a Class 2 test over 1638m on a good four surface under an overcast sky. Looking at the early win market order, punters have zeroed in on Lanta sitting right at the top of the table. Following closely behind in the market are Peanut Butter, The Candy Kid, and Batista, shaping up a fascinating yarn for us to unpack as we hunt for value on the program.
Lanta is racing in fine order for David A Smith, coming off consecutive minor placings over middle distances at this venue, including a strong effort when trailing the pace and kicking hard. The map shows Lanta mapping as a leader alongside The Candy Kid and Ruling Dame, which should keep things interesting early. Peanut Butter brings a fresh win to the table after finally getting the monkey off its back over 1400m here at Kalgoorlie, with Lucy F Fiore sticking in the saddle. Meanwhile, The Candy Kid draws well in barrier two for trainer P D Tapper and is coming off a solid minor placing at Leonora where it absorbed plenty of pressure before running on for the minors.
Further down the form lines, we find Racy Rascal also coming off a last-start win, while runners like Moriah and Make De Fortune will be looking to bounce back after giving ground last time out. Batista has a bit of work ahead based on recent efforts over 1400m where it failed to figure, but the speed map suggests the early tempo will be well contested with multiple leaders like The Candy Kid and Lanta stepping out. Expect them to roll along at a genuine clip, making this 1638m journey a proper test of stamina for anyone hoping to feature in the finish.
Shortest win price
Lanta (2)
2.35
Most career wins
The Candy Kid and Ruling Dame
2 each
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Offmidfield
Midfield
Offpace
Onpace
Leader
The Candy Kid · Positive
Draw Suits
Well drawn inside
Lanta · Positive
Ran On Hard LS
Ran on well last start
Peanut Butter · Positive
Solid Run LS
Won last start
Racy Rascal · Positive
Solid Run LS
Won last start
Career
45: 2-4-2
Rating · IRD
86
Speed map
Leader
First-up
4: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-1-0
Track Ascot
1: 0-1-0
Track Bunbury
1: 0-0-0
Track Albany
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1603m
1: 1-0-0
Going Soft
13: 2-0-1
Going Good
32: 0-4-1
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Ready To Fire
Positive
Shown something in last few runs
Up In Weight
Negative
Goes up 6kg weight here
AAP
Winner too strong but ran on for the minors at Leonora. Absorbs pressure well. Well placed to make an impact here.
ILB
Backs up quickly. Made some ground late when 2nd last time at Leonora and has a positive gate. Will be positive in the run early. Could take this out.
RP
A respectable runner-up of eight when dropped back to this trip at Leonora eight days ago.
RSIS
Backing up quickly for this race. Good effort to finish 2nd last run at Leonora and has a good draw. Should come to hand quickly. Large claim helps. Should go close.
Career
13: 1-4-2
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
2: 0-0-1
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Kalgoorlie
12: 1-4-2
Track CurrentTrack
12: 1-4-2
Track Bendigo
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1630m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1760m
3: 0-1-0
Distance 1300m
2: 0-0-1
Going Good
8: 0-3-1
Going Soft
5: 1-1-1
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Honest
Positive
Finishing in the money lately
AAP
Racing in fine order. Trailed pace and kicked strongly this venue. Commands attention here.
ILB
Close to claiming the win last time at this venue. Should be going forward early. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.
RP
Beaten narrowly over 1m1f here (handicap) two weeks ago; been running well in defeat of late; poses a threat if building on last performance.
RSIS
Narrowly denied a win last start at the track. Has early pace and positions nicely. Will go close today.
Career
16: 1-3-2
Rating · IRD
91
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
4: 0-2-0
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Pinjarra
1: 0-0-0
Track Ascot
1: 0-0-0
Track Bunbury
5: 0-2-0
Distance 1621m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 950m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
2: 0-1-0
Going Good
10: 1-2-0
Going Soft
6: 0-1-2
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Honest
Positive
Finishing in the money lately
AAP
Having a good preparation. Finally got the monkey off his back winning this track. Lucy Fiore on again. Can challenge again.
ILB
Flew home to win last time at this venue and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Jockey Lucy F Fiore and trainer Peter Fernie go well together. Has definite claims.
RP
Shed maiden tag over 7f here (maiden) when winning by a short head with Racy Rascal and Batista behind two weeks ago; has displayed improved form on last two starts; a major contender.
RSIS
Ran on hard when winning last time here and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Solid claims.
Career
13: 1-1-2
Rating · IRD
84
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-1
Track Kalgoorlie
9: 0-1-2
Track CurrentTrack
9: 0-1-2
Track Pinjarra
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
5: 1-0-0
Distance 1617m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1621m
2: 0-0-2
Going Good
8: 1-1-1
Going Soft
5: 0-0-1
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
AAP
All honours in the small field at Leonora. Pace influence. Very fit, has claims for a repeat.
ILB
Backing up quickly. Rounded them up when winning last run at Leonora. Should jump out and bowl along. Could feature here.
RP
Signs of improvement on last two runs; snapped losing run last week when winning by 1½l over 7f (handicap, Leonora); despite that Leonora success, others are preferred.
RSIS
Backs up quickly. Rounded them up when winning last run at Leonora. Likely to be well placed early. Watch for a sign in the market.
Career
30: 1-1-3
Rating · IRD
71
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
3: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Kalgoorlie
23: 1-1-3
Track CurrentTrack
23: 1-1-3
Track Pinjarra
1: 0-0-0
Distance 2000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1300m
4: 0-0-0
Going Good
22: 0-0-1
Going Soft
8: 1-1-2
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
AAP
Ran on with some conviction from back half this venue when pushed out in the market. Has some claims.
ILB
Jumped at $41.00 and kept chasing when 4th last start around here and goes down in grade. Likely to get back in the field. Will be tested.
RP
Creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten 2l over 7f here (handicap) two weeks ago; has a record of 1-30; meeting some horses in good form and there are better alternatives here.
RSIS
At 40/1 edged past some when finishing 4th last start here and competing in a less challenging grade. Likely to get back in the field.
Career
13: 1-1-1
Rating · IRD
78
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
1: 0-0-1
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Kalgoorlie
9: 1-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
9: 1-0-0
Track Pinjarra
3: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1300m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
6: 0-1-0
Going Good
9: 1-1-1
Going Soft
4: 0-0-0
Well beaten LS
Negative
Not competitive last run
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature
AAP
Settled back and didn't figure in the 3yo+ Mdn this track. Form doesn't inspire.
ILB
At $41.00 not up to scratch when 11th last start around here but dropping weight. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Can surprise at a nice price.
RP
Finished towards the rear of 14 two weeks ago when back to 7f in a maiden; one to be interested in based on the pick of his form.
RSIS
Odds of 40/1 and disappointing outing when 11th last time at the track but dropping weight. Likely to settle back in the field.
Career
16: 1-1-1
Rating · IRD
80
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
2: 0-0-1
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Kalgoorlie
16: 1-1-1
Track CurrentTrack
16: 1-1-1
Distance 1400m
4: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1760m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
11: 1-1-1
Going Soft
5: 0-0-0
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Gap In Runs
Negative
Not raced for 28 days
AAP
Now 4 weeks between runs. Raced in back half and never landed a blow this venue. Gets in light. Among the dangers.
ILB
Started at $7.50 and folded up in the straight when 13th last run at this track. Betting is the best guide.
RP
Finished towards the rear of 14 over 6½f here (handicap) 28 days ago; could be involved.
RSIS
Started 13/2 and tailed off to finish 13th last time at the track.
Career
21: 1-0-2
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
5: 0-0-0
Second-up
4: 0-0-1
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Belmont
1: 0-0-0
Track Kalgoorlie
5: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
5: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
4: 0-0-1
Distance 1406m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
17: 1-0-2
Going Soft
4: 0-0-0
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
Dry Spell
Negative
Recent form uninspiring
AAP
Long winless run. Never went on with the job at Leonora. Leads, handy. Looks up against it.
ILB
On a quick turnaround. At $7.50 didn't find the line when 5th last run at Leonora but gets the perfect draw. Has struggled so far this campaign. Very slim hope.
RP
Finished last of five when close behind Ruling Dame at Leonora last week; this looks a decent race so others appeal more.
RSIS
On a quick back up. Was 13/2 and gave away some ground when 5th last time at Leonora but has minimal work to do from the draw.
Career
58: 2-8-8
Rating · IRD
72
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
5: 1-0-2
Second-up
4: 0-2-0
Third-up
3: 1-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-1
Track Belmont
7: 1-1-2
Track Kalgoorlie
34: 1-6-5
Track Northam
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1617m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1621m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1760m
2: 0-1-0
Going Good
42: 1-5-6
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
15: 1-3-2
Winless Prep
Negative
Expect the drought to continue
AAP
In the minor spoils but still well held at Leonora. Harder to warm to here.
ILB
Racing on a quick back up. Came on strongly when 3rd beaten by just over 11L last run at Leonora. Won't be far away during the run. Will need its best to find a place.
RP
Beaten 11l (Leonora) last week; quite a while since she tasted success; others more likely.
RSIS
Racing on a quick back up. Claimed a spot in the placings when 3rd beaten by over 11L last start at Leonora. Has shown early pace in races to date.