Darwin   11 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Sportsbet NT Newcomers Bonus Handicap 1300m

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

They should get along early on with plenty of speed on show. SWING WITH JUNIOR (3) is racing so consistently at this level and operates best on her home track. 1300 metres is about as far as she wants but in a small field she should not have to work hard to find a spot early on. Hard to beat. SOUL SPIRIT (4) has needed both of her runs back from a spell this prep and battled on fairly here just over 4 weeks ago. She will be spot-on third up and is expected to be right in the finish here. INFLUENTIAL JACK (2) has yet to break through on his home track and he is in the middle of a win drought. He improved to finish third last time out and gets Jarrod Todd back in the irons this time. Stick with him. BART'S BULLET (5) has raced his way back into form and even though this is a slight step up in company, he is racing well and another sound effort can be expected. COMMAND KING (1) last raced nearly 5 weeks ago over 2000 metres and should have no problem with a drop in trip to 1300 metres. The pole position will help as will the small field. Can win. SUGGESTED PLAY: Swing With Junior to win.
1 95423 COMMAND KING
ANGELA FORSTER
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A Forster & D Waterfall
Useful gelding. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Alice Springs Bm76 on April 7 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Duty with 58kg at $4. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track 0 - 76 on March 16 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Son Of Bielski carrying 55.5kg at $26. Genuine hope on best form.
1
SONJA LOGAN
RED, WHITE AND NAVY BLUE THIRDS, WHITE STARS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP
2 4x553 INFLUENTIAL JACK
GARY CLARKE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S M Clarke, Wicked Racing, Mrs J E Van Steenis, W C Gatt, Highflyer Racing, Mrs D Fletcher, L Fletcher & J King
Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track Bm76 on April 19 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Bel's Banner with 53kg at $6. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track 0 - 76 on March 16 over 1600m, 4 len behind Son Of Bielski with 56.5kg at $17. Capable of a strong showing.
6
J R TODD
BLUE, WHITE HALVES, RED SLEEVES, BLUE CAP,WHITE QUARTERED , RED PEAK
3 31312 SWING WITH JUNIOR
CHLOE BAXTER
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss C R Baxter
Useful mare. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track Bmnt 72 on April 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Wolfburn carrying 54kg at $4.50. Before that won by a head at this track 0 - 70 April 12 over 1200m defeating Captain George carrying 53kg at $6.50. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
3
JADE HAMPSON
Navy Blue, White Seams Sleeves, Seams Cap
4 25x35 SOUL SPIRIT
PHILIP COLE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, D McBride, D G Lines, Mrs D Cahill, H Johnson, Mrs H M Lines, I C McMurtrie, Mrs J K Murray, Mrs J M Bourne, Miss K M Eishold, Ms M Corbett-Weir, P M Cole, P Johnson, Mrs R A Johnson, Mrs R Lines, R G Bourne, Ms S Clancy, Ms SL Klingberg & G C Dickie Syn, D O T S Racing (Mgr: P
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd in a small field at this track 0 - 70 on March 22 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Bat Pad with 58kg at $7.50. Last start second last in a small field at this track 0 - 70 on April 12 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Swing With Junior carrying 57.5kg at $4. Has the ability to take this out.
2
EMMA LINES
ELECTRIC LIME, ROYAL BLUE STAR AND SLEEVES
5 65312 BART'S BULLET
CHRIS POLLARD
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs K M Farrell & T Panagiotou
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track 0 - 64 on April 25 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Supremo carrying 57kg at $11. The race before that won by a head at this track Bm54 April 12 over 1300m defeating The Stifmeister with 57kg at $9. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
5
CASEY HUNTER
BLACK, RED ,WHITE GECKO MOTIF, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE SPOTS , BLACK CAP, GECKO ON CAP
6 24754 A BIG CHANCE
CHRIS POLLARD
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
S Murray, C Pollard & P Kerr
Most recently 4th of 7 at this track 0 - 64 on April 25 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Supremo carrying 59kg at $14. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track Hcp on April 12 over 1100m, 6 len behind Desert Dreamer with 55kg at $12. Take on trust.
4
P CRICH
Royal Blue, Gold Eagle Head And Cap