The first event is the McCreed’s Classique Jewellers Patrons Maiden (1100m) and My Girl Kate looks hard to stop. The four year old mare ran a close second to the promising Honor’s Secret two weeks ago and has drawn nicely in gate three for Shaun Meeres. Donnyonetime showed pace at his Esperance debut and should be thereabouts while Toledo Express, Magical Note, Time To Front and Simply A Star all look to have claims. Betting will be the best guide to the fitness of first starters Tudor Square, Zedalinko, Lara’s Business and Love Is Fleeting. Race Two is the Jetset Esperance & Debandy Poll Dorsets Handicap (1000m) and Western Crown is likely to start a warm favourite after winning impressively first up. The seven year old mare clocked a fast time and with a touch of luck in transit is certain to be in the finish. Masters Seal has raced with success at Esperance in the past while speedsters Outside Influence and Tashi Delek will take running down.
The third is sponsored by Concrete World and track specialist Royal Wing is sure to benefit from her first up hitout and is sure to be very hard to beat. Corolla showed promise last start and expect improvement from Landmark Lady, El Serenata and Twice The Speed. Honor’s Secret was a debut winner a fortnight back and is sure to be powering home. The fourth kicks off the Quadrella and is the Sharpe Brothers Handicap. Expedition looms as the one to beat after his first up win two weeks ago. The eight year old came from behind to defeat Mufasa and despite being alotted 60.5kg is likely to start a warm favourite. Burnzy and Swahili resume from breaks while Mufasa is sure to strip fitter. Mt. Barker trained ten year old He’s Smokin’ was posted wide last start and if able to lead can take catching at each way odds.
Race Five is the Quick’N’Clean Carwash Maiden and the major chances look to be Cut And Dried, Cyclos, Resuscitator, The Comforter and Snooza. A capacity field of fourteen is set to face the starter and finding the winner won’t be easy. The Home Hardware Handicap (1300m) is another event that looks wide open on paper. Stormy Express caught the eye last start while Miss Alonso, Mr Magnificent and Shameless Hussy are sure to provide stiff opposition. The Duncan Stewart Liquor Store Handicap (1300m) is the last race and is scheduled for 5:49pm. All The Gold and Ron’s Gem are last start winners and Jeux D’Esprit ran a gallant second at his Esperance debut. Wing Star is a likely improver and Put Option and Hackett’s Heart are going to be finishing fast. It’s fair to stay that conquering the Quaddie will be no easy feat.
Don’t forget the traditional Boxing Day meeting on December 26. Early selections for Saturday ; My Girl Kate, Western Crown, Royal Wing, Expedition, Cut And Dried, Stormy Express and Ron’s Gem.
- Ryan Levitzke (race caller)
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