Alice Springs   30 Mar 2024
 
GOING: G

Discovery Parks Handicap 1100m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 32)   Rail: True.  

Bold Tropic to set the early tempo. VANDERLAND (2) has found some good form again since making the move to the local Will Savage stable from Victoria earlier in the year. He slides down another grade and the 2-kilo claim helps lighten his load. He has a good gate and is capable of taking this out. BARANI (8) was a late scratching at the barrier earlier in the month and has since trialled to the satisfaction of everyone concerned. He is ready to show some form, despite a wide gate. QUANAPIRRI BAY (7) did not have all the luck last time out and it is a run that is best ignored. His fresh-up run for second had merit and he can make amends in this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Vanderland to win.
1 x28x9 MORE MONEY PLEASE
GREG CONNOR
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
D R Hinch, B J Madden, Miss J C Madden, Miss R M Madden, Split Three Ways (Mgr: C A Chatterton), G E Colliss & Ms J D Fowler
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on March 27 over 1100m, 19 len behind Arrogant Miss with 60kg at $3. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Kyneton Bm58 on November 20 over 1454m, 6 len behind Armalite with 56.5kg at $4. Should progress from that first-up run.
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SKY BLUE, NAVY BLUE AND WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, CHECKED CAP
2 35823 VANDERLAND
WILL SAVAGE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
W A Savage
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track 0 - 66 on March 17 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Brat carrying 55kg at $5.50. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track 0 - 64 on March 9 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Kikuyu with 55.5kg at $8.50. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside gate.
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IANISH LUXIMON
Green, Yellow Sash And Cap
3 9078x SOONALI
KERRY PETRICK
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
R P McDonald, D P Kerr, W J Snelling & P M McDonald
Resuming today after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 August 19 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Disco Tilmorn carrying 57.5kg at $9. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Swan Hill 3yo Bm64 June 11 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Impending Shadow carrying 59kg at $41. Has the talent to take this out.
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P DENTON
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
4 00479 HAPPY FAMILY
DAN MORGAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J G Morgan, Mrs A P Morgan & Miss JA White-Denton
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 9th of 13 at Bendigo 0 - 58 on February 17 over 1100m, 4 len behind Denirra with 58.5kg at $15. The start before that got back early 7th of 12 at Yarra Valley 0 - 58 on February 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Extreme Ally with 59kg at $17. Expected to be doing his best work late.
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DYLAN STANLEY
Cardinal Red, White Diagonal Stripes, Navy Sleeves and Red Cap
5 42231 ARROGANT MISS
DAN MORGAN
7YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs A P Morgan, R G Bell, Mrs M J Bell, Miss J J Smith, K Civitarese, W E G Pech, T J Knights, Mrs K Knights, P J Cassidy, Mrs A M Bennetts, Miss C Malloch, D Stevens & L S White
Useful mare. Last start favourite; won by a nose at this track 0 - 58 March 27 over 1100m defeating Hello Carol with 55kg at $2.60. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on March 9 over 1100m, 5 len behind Garrucha with 55kg at $5.50. Racing well and can win again.
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PURPLE, GOLD STAR, purple sleeves,gold STARS , gold CUFFS ,purple cap,gold STAR
6 4116x BOLD TROPIC
GREG CONNOR
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G L Connor, M A Jackman, Ms J A Lewis, Mrs M Farley, B M Farley, A T Maloney, Mrs J C Mules, P R Mules, K A Perry, J L O'Neill, Mrs A E O'Neill & T E Slattery
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at this track 0 - 58 January 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Vitesse Breeze carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at this track 0 - 58 April 1 over 1100m, 8 len behind Fluffy Bunny Feet carrying 55.5kg at $26. This looks like a suitable test fresh up.
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EMMA LINES
LIME GREEN, WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, LIME GREEN SLEEVES AND CAP
7 14x27 QUANAPIRRI BAY
GREG CONNOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G L Connor, Miss RE Sidebottom, B M Farley, Mrs M Farley, Mrs J C Mules, P R Mules, A T Maloney, A D Doyle & Miss C Smith
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 11 at this track Bm54 on February 17 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Gunnerside carrying 59.5kg at $13. Last start second last of 8 at this track Cl2 on March 2 over 1100m, 10 len behind Hellivit carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
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CASEY HUNTER
LIME GREEN, WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, LIME GREEN SLEEVES ,LIME GREEN CAP
8 13x94 BARANI
GARY CLARKE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
P L Brittain & Brittain Racing (Mgr: P L Brittain)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 9th of 11 at this track Cl2 on February 10 over 1200m, 10 len behind The Girl's Boy carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Last start 4th of 7 at this track 0 - 58 on February 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kikuyu with 56.5kg at $5. No threat last time out but this suits.
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J R TODD
Fluorescent Yellow, Orange SMILEY MAN
9 8x46x FREEDOM DAY
LISA WHITTLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G P Stewart, L M Whittle & A E Stewart
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at this track Cl2 November 4 over 1100m, 5 len behind Jen's Reward carrying 55.5kg at $6. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at this track Bm54 October 14 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Boy Big carrying 58.5kg at $26. Others have firmer winning claims.
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SONJA LOGAN
RED, BLACK BRACES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, BLACK CAP, WHITE HOOPS
10 245x4 OLD MATE SMITHY
KERRY PETRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
RP McDonald, DP Kerr, JW Lovell, GM Simmons & Ms KM Petrick
Second-up. First-up after nine months 4th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Macer's Razor with 59kg at $13. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Darwin Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Laylah's Wish carrying 58.5kg at $11. Should progress from that first-up run.
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WHITE, EMERALD GREEN HALVES, BRONZE MOUNTAINS AND BLACK BAND, SLEEVES AND CAP, WHITE POM POM
11 x6496 CITY OF SIN
GARY CLARKE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
D R Archer, T T L Racing (Mgr: S Archer) & Mrs V O'Donnell
Last start 6th of 8 at this track Cl2 on March 2 over 1100m, 7 len behind Hellivit with 54.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track Bm54 on February 17 over 1100m, 6 len behind Gunnerside with 57kg at $9.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
4
JADE HAMPSON
blue,white halved,red sleeves,blue cap,white quarters,red peak
12 x8x45 THREETIMESLUCKY
WILL SAVAGE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
W Savage & Clip Clop Racing
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 8 at this track Cl2 on March 2 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Hellivit with 54kg at $15. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on March 27 over 1100m, 5 len behind Arrogant Miss carrying 55kg at $19. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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GREEN, YELLOW SASH AND CAP
13 x5796 INTO THE FURY
KYM HEALY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
K D Healy & Mrs C Healy
Last start 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1400m, 20 len behind Awen carrying 57kg at $41. The run before that did the work up front then tired ran last of 9 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Amelia Valentina with 56.5kg at $151. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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AARON SWEENEY
Light Blue, Red Star, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, White Stripes,Light Blue cap,red Star Cap