Alice Springs 16 Jun 2024
GOING: G
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Scope Building (NT) Handicap 1200m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 22) Rail: True. |
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Several of these have terrific gate speed so the pressure will be on from the outset. DAKOTA LEE (2) is unbeaten in all of her eight starts on this track and her only career defeat came when she did not find the front at Moonee Valley after making a slow start. She is beautifully weighted in this fresh-up and should be too good. SUPREME TIMES (4) is a tough veteran who is always hard to beat on his home track. He too is not badly treated at the weights for a horse of his calibre and should be the main threat to his stablemate and top pick. MORGENSTERN (3) lost his way last prep and after some average runs, he was moved on to the Terry Gillett stable here. He races best when fresh up and can make his presence felt. FLYING START (5) is having his first start for the season and will probably need it. He is a consistent type who is worth including in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dakota Lee to win.
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| 1 | 845x7 |
CASTLEREAGH KID
DAN MORGAN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss RE Sidebottom, J G Morgan, Mrs A P Morgan, G A Irvine, Miss JA White-Denton & Miss J Land Group 2 winner. Second run back. First-up after about 18 months second last of 8 at this track Bm76 on June 1 over 1400m, 19 len behind Desert Lass with 63kg at $5. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Ballarat Bm84 on November 19 2022 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Fifth Position carrying 60.5kg at $11. Needs more time. |
2 EMMA LINES |
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| 2 | 1x91x |
DAKOTA LEE
TERRY GILLETT 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs L D Gillett, A D McClure & J J Huyben Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 1.3 len this track Hcp April 7 over 1000m defeating Doc O'connor with 58kg at $5.50. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm64 February 9 over 1000m, 8 len behind Andouillette with 60kg at $5. Sure to be ready to run well. |
3 STAN TSAIKOS |
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| 3 | 4476x |
MORGENSTERN
TERRY GILLETT 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG B Robb & Patriot Bloodstock (Mgr: M Lloyd) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Parkes Open Bm81 January 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Island Press carrying 58kg at $5.50. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Coonabarabran Sprint Bm85 October 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Scarzel carrying 58kg at $10. Likely to be up for this. |
7 DAKOTA-LEE GILLETT |
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| 4 | 24472 |
SUPREME TIMES
TERRY GILLETT 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs L D Gillett & A D McClure Useful gelding. Resumes off a 57 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Hcp on April 20 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Kickatorp carrying 54.5kg at $9. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track Pioneer Sprint on April 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Mathematics with 54.5kg at $41. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again. |
1 JADE HAMPSON |
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| 5 | 9233x |
FLYING START
GREG CONNOR 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G L Connor, Miss RE Sidebottom, C Turnour, K A Perry, A T Maloney, Mrs J C Mules, P R Mules, M A Jackman, Ms J A Lewis, B M Farley, Mrs M Farley, M B Burns & B S David Resuming today after a break of 11 months. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at this track Bmnt 68 July 16 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Supreme Times with 59.5kg at $3.30. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at this track Bmnt December 18 2022 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Supreme Times with 57kg at $3. Look for a bold run. |
4 P DENTON |
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| 6 | 4x8x6 |
MEXI COLA
YANNICK VALENTI 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs T E Brown Racing second-up today. Last run ran last in a small field at Broome Rtg 70+ on May 25 over 1100m, 11 len behind Star Soprano carrying 55kg at $26. At only start last preparation 8th of 10 at Esperance Cl5 on November 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind My Boy Chris carrying 61kg at $13. Needs to lift. |
8 CASEY HUNTER |
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| 7 | 81164 |
FLYING YISHU
GREG CONNOR 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G L Connor, P R Mules, Mrs EM Bird, M A Jackman, Ms J A Lewis, C Turnour & Mrs J C Mules Useful gelding. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track Bm76 on June 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Desert Lass with 53kg at $4.50. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track Bm76 on May 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Desert Lass carrying 53kg at $3.50. Genuine hope. |
9 LEK MALONEY |
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| 8 | 52723 |
PERKOVA
PAUL GARDNER 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J W Gardner, P A Gardner, J S Gardner & Miss D Gardner Useful type. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track Bm76 on June 1 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Desert Lass carrying 55kg at $21. Before that 2nd in a small field at Tennant Creek 0 - 70 on May 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Brat with 57kg at $3.50. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
5 SONJA LOGAN |
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| 9 | 3160x |
QUIZZLE
RAY VINEY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG J D Viney, Mrs H J Viney & I D Makey First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at this track Cup April 7 over 2000m, 10 len behind Venting with 54kg at $41. First up last campaign second last in a small field at this track Bm76 December 2 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Perkova with 55kg at $6.50. May need the run. |
10 IANISH LUXIMON |
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| 10 | 709x2 |
CUBIC ZIRCONIA
RAY VINEY 7YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG J D Viney, Mrs H J Viney & L J Harriss Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd in a small field at this track 0 - 70 on June 1 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Red Wraith with 55kg at $14. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Randwick Highway-C3 on December 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind Mosgold carrying 54kg at $201. Unlikely to threaten. |
6 JESSIE PHILPOT |
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