Darwin   25 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

ANZAC Day Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 31)   Rail: True.  

Hot tempo expected with Siakam, Wolfburn and Swing With Junior heading the charge. WOLFBURN (2) is back home after a couple of runs at Morphettville to open this campaign. He is nearly 8 weeks between runs so the drop back to a sprint should not be an issue. He might need the run but is very well placed at this level and from a handy gate, he can't be risked. SIAKAM (1) is knocking on the door with 3 consecutive second placings in a row to commence this prep. He has not missed a cheque in 6 starts over this trip, including 2 wins. Hard to beat. HAMLET VON SNITZEL (3) finished third in his first start since making the move from Queensland and he usually improves quickly with racing. The extra 100 metres is ideal and he will pick up another win at short notice. SWING WITH JUNIOR (4) has won 2 of her last 4 starts and is only up half a kilo in weight for this. She is seldom far away and another win is not beyond her. ZOUMIST (5) did not kick on as expected last start after a solid resuming effort for second last month. She is good enough to make amends here. Can win. SUGGESTED PLAY: Wolfburn to win.
1 7x222 SIAKAM
GARY CLARKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
A E Kingshott, J A Kingshott, R P King, R T Archibald, K R S Yates, J G Scobie, P M Chalmers, Dr I G Balson, S Yates, S R Hine, M Hawthorne, P G Tonks, C Kolotelo, J P P Brown, F D Magee, L Marriott, Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), D O'brien & J P Smith
Useful gelding. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track Hcp on April 12 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Desert Dreamer with 58kg at $1.80. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track Hcp on March 16 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Saccharo with 56kg at $2.40. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.
4
AARON SWEENEY
TURQUOISE, WHITE BAND, BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
2 13x67 WOLFBURN
GARY CLARKE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
A E Kingshott, Mrs S M Clarke, R Norton, F D Magee, G E Allen, J P P Brown, J G Scobie, J P Smith, L Marriott, P G Tonks, C Tucker, Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), S R Hine, B J Walsh, D O'Brien, R P King & S W Dando
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 54 days. Resuming faded in the straight 6th of 8 at Morphettville Nmw Bm70 on February 10 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Ironedge carrying 58.5kg at $7. Second-up 7th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm66 on March 2 over 1550m, 13 len behind Tahnee Treasure with 60.5kg at $7.50. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
2
J R TODD
TURQUOISE, WHITE BAND, BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
3 438x3 HAMLET VON SNITZEL
CHRIS POLLARD
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Murphy Syndicate (Mgr: T O Murphy)
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at this track Hcp on April 12 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Desert Dreamer carrying 57kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Toowoomba Cg&E Bm75 on September 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Pocket Full with 55.5kg at $8.50. Don't underestimate.
5
W R DAVIS
EMERALD GREEN, WHITE FIVE SPOTS, EMERALD GREEN DISC, WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, SPOTS CAP
4 83131 SWING WITH JUNIOR
CHLOE BAXTER
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss C R Baxter
Racing well. Last start won by a head at this track 0 - 70 April 12 over 1200m defeating Captain George carrying 53kg at $6.50. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track 0 - 70 on March 16 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Pop Magic with 54kg at $8. Racing well and can win again.
3
EMMA LINES
Navy Blue, White Seams Sleeves, Seams Cap
5 12x26 ZOUMIST
ANGELA FORSTER
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs A T Forster
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 7 at this track 0 - 70 on March 16 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Pop Magic carrying 57.5kg at $11. Last start 6th of 8 at Alice Springs F&M 0 - 76 on April 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Flying Annie carrying 58.5kg at $3. Small field and is not to be underestimated.
1
SONJA LOGAN
NAVY,RED HALVED VERTICAL,WHITE STRIPE,WHITE SIX STARS