Darwin   03 Aug 2024
 
GOING: G

Silks Darwin Mile 1600m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 24)   Rail: True.  

Global Wonder, Better Not Fuss and Equal Balance to take up the running at a decent tempo. MARVELOUS NIGHT (3) was steadily improving this prep before leading all of the way to score here a fortnight ago. He got tired late that day but had built up a big enough lead to hold on comfortably by a length. He stays in the same grade and an extra 2-kilos should not be enough to stop him from winning again. GLOBAL WONDER (1) is racing as well as ever and can always be relied upon to put in a solid effort, although he did misbehave at the start last time out which probably cost him a rare win. He can make full use of the inside gate and with a better beginning, he will be hard to beat again. BETTER NOT FUSS (2) won quite easily here 3 starts back and his 2 runs since then have been in much stronger fields, including a brave effort for fourth a fortnight ago. He is better placed in this over a mile and will be in the finish. EQUAL BALANCE (4) is a tough veteran who is racing as well as ever and should be closing in on his full fitness fourth up. He has a draw upgrade. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Better Not Fuss each-way.
1 32232 GLOBAL WONDER
GARY CLARKE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs S M Clarke, W P Jenkinson, P S Efstathis, K F King, Ms J Perry, N J Scotton, S S Burgoyne, Ms K L Yorston, B T Cunningham, Schooner Racing (Mgr: D Gremmo) & Dusty Diamonds Racing (Mgr: Mrs K N White)
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track 0 - 66 on July 20 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Marvelous Night carrying 60kg at $2.60. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track 0 - 66 on July 6 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Daniher carrying 60kg at $7.50. Can improve again. Top chance.
1
J R TODD
BLUE, WHITE HALVES, RED SLEEVES, white cap,blue QUARTERED, red peak
2 44144 BETTER NOT FUSS
PAUL GARDNER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P A Gardner, J S Gardner & Miss D Gardner
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track 3yo SW on July 20 over 2050m, 3.5 len behind Masatora with 58kg at $12. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track 3yo SW on July 6 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind He's Maverick with 58kg at $21. Genuine hope.
6
A NICHOLLS
ORANGE, WHITE CHEVRONS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, CAP, WHITE STAR
3 x5541 MARVELOUS NIGHT
HEATHER LEHMANN
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
G E Lehmann, H J Lehmann, S C Adams & K Adams
Useful gelding. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at this track 0 - 66 July 20 over 1600m defeating Global Wonder carrying 57kg at $3.30. Before that 4th of 12 at this track 0 - 62 on July 13 over 1600m, 4 len behind Iknowhatyouredoing with 59kg at $9.50. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
5
SONJA LOGAN
BLACK ,GOLD DIAMOND CHECKS, RED SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
4 x2447 EQUAL BALANCE
KYM HEALY
10YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss D P Stanborough & K D Healy
Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track 0 - 66 on July 20 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Marvelous Night with 59kg at $3.50. Before that 4th of 11 at this track 0 - 66 on July 13 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Shakattak carrying 59.5kg at $13. Should go well.
2
EMMA LINES
LIGHT BLUE, RED STAR, WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP , RED STAR
5 94385 GRINZINGER BISHOP
KYM HEALY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
K Healy, Mrs C Healy, D Messenger, B Ramsey Family, J & K J Davis Family, H Crooks, G Dare, K Oakley, A Oakley, T Oakley, J Sharrad, S Parker, W Nickolls, W Wenske & Mrs L K Healy
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track Hcp on July 20 over 2050m, 14 len behind Hadouken with 54kg at $26. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track 0 - 62 on July 13 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Iknowhatyouredoing carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Not the worst in this.
4
AARON SWEENEY
Light Blue, Red  Star, White Striped Sleeves, Light Blue cap, red STAR
6 x4344 STARLITE REBEL
KYM HEALY
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
K D Healy, Ms C Healy, Mrs L K Healy, R S Austin, Mrs A D Austin & Mrs R Cole
Last start 4th of 8 at this track 0 - 70 on July 27 over 1600m, 3 len behind Hamlet Von Snitzel with 55kg at $14. The start before that 3rd of 10 at this track F&M 0 - 70 on July 17 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Lucky Fortuna carrying 56.5kg at $21. Each way.
3
IANISH LUXIMON
LIGHT BLUE, RED STAR, WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP, RED STAR
7 x5549 QUALIS
MRS SHEILA ARNOLD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
K J Arnold & A Rehberg
Useful gelding. Last start 9th of 12 at this track 0 - 62 on July 13 over 1600m, 9 len behind Iknowhatyouredoing carrying 57kg at $21. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on June 22 over 1600m, 3 len behind Faberge Tzar carrying 59kg at $7.50. Capable of a better run.
6
JADE HAMPSON
Pink, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 69005 MUSELET
PAUL GARDNER
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J S Gardner, Mrs D Gardner, P A Gardner, R S Wenske, Mrs S Wenske & J W Gardner
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Alice Springs 0 - 58 on July 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Vitesse Breeze with 55kg at $11. The run before that did the work up front then tired ran last of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on May 28 over 2100m, 14 len behind Mevius with 55.5kg at $26. Hard to have.
7
MS KYRA YUILL
ORANGE, WHITE CHEVRONS AND SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS AND CAP, WHITE STAR