Darwin   21 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

Sky Racing Handicap 1300m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 30)   Rail: True.  

Extreme Emotion and Kessler can set the pace from the outset. ARIARNE (2) has been sent out as favourite in her last 3 starts and since clearing her maiden on this track she has been runner-up on a further 2 occasions, including her last start 3 weeks ago. She cops a wide gate this time and has to carry her full carded weight with senior hoop Adam Nicholls in the saddle but should still be the one to beat. EXTREME EMOTION (6) looks to be heading back into winning form after a last-start second here 3 weeks ago when finishing less than a length behind the winner. Jarrod Todd sticks with her and so do we. KESSLER (3) has gone close to breaking through for his first local win on a couple of occasions including his last start here when runner-up. He will be peaking third up and another honest race can be expected. Each way. ALFIERI (5) whacked away to finish third last start and could be on his way back into some genuine form again. The pole position will suit him and he is worth including in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ariarne on top.
1 x0706 BRIMARVI ROOBOY
CHRIS POLLARD
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
C A Peter, T A G Gargan, R Robinson, J E Cox, J P Kerr & I Jesson
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 6th of 8 at Katherine Bm54 on August 17 over 1300m, 11 len behind Moorestown with 60kg at $9. Before that 10th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on August 3 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Rising Fire with 59.5kg at $51. Likely to struggle again.
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LEK MALONEY
Emerald Green, White five spots, emerald green disc, sleeves, white stripe, emerald green cap,white spots
2 x3122 ARIARNE
NEIL DYER
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
D W Kendall, M D Graham, N J Dyer, P Carr & P J Prendergast
Racing well. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track 0 - 58 on August 31 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Ankle Rolex with 54.5kg at $2.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Katherine Bm54 on August 17 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Awen with 58kg at $2.90. Hard to beat this again.
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A NICHOLLS
Purple, White Checked Quarters, Mauve Sleeves, Purple And White Checked Cap
3 52x62 KESSLER
ANGELA FORSTER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs A T Forster & D R Waterfall
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on July 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lotto Fight carrying 58kg at $21. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Bm54 on August 31 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Debating with 55kg at $8. Capable enough on his day and is expected to run well.
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MS V ARNOTT
NAVY BLUE , RED HALVED VERTICAL, WHITE STRIPE, NAVY BLUE AND WHITE STARS SLEEVES AND CAP, white collar
4 63824 TO THE POINT
CHLOE BAXTER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss C R Baxter, C G Sant & Miss M Baker
Going well. At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track Bm54 on August 31 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Debating carrying 55kg at $9. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Katherine 0 - 58 on August 17 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Collison with 56.5kg at $3.50. One of the chances.
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MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Navy Blue, White Seams Sleeves, Seams Cap
5 54503 ALFIERI
PHILIP COLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, Boyz Trips (Mgr: B W Jarvis), Ms C A Murray, Mrs E J Webster, K J Thomas, Ms N M Gibson, O R Paroz, P M Cole, Ms TL Reichstein, G L Zagon & Z Zagon
Last start 3rd in a small field at this track Bm54 on August 31 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Debating with 57kg at $15. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on July 27 over 1200m, 8 len behind Lotto Fight with 55.5kg at $11. Impressed last start. Cannot be disregarded.
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AARON SWEENEY
LIME GREEN, ROYAL BLUE STAR AND SLEEVES
6 37942 EXTREME EMOTION
GARY CLARKE
6YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S M Clarke, A Rehberg, R A Southcombe, A V Egan, D N Gillies, Miss C M Fitzgerald, Mrs A Brown, M S Brown, Ms K Wellington, G L Wilkinson & Mrs C Gillies
Racing well. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track 0 - 58 on August 31 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Yaki Ishi with 55kg at $8.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on August 3 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Rising Fire with 55kg at $26. Has ability and can run a forward race.
5
J R TODD
Blue, White Halves, Red Sleeves,BLUE CAP,WHITE QUARTERS,RED PEAK
7 77633 KING HALLOWELL
TOMMY LOGAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R B Rogers, R J Rustean & R W Edwards
At the latest run got back early 3rd in a small field at Kununurra Rtg 53+ on August 31 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Princess Pancakes with 56kg at $13. The start before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Kununurra Rtg 51+ on August 24 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind The Stifmeister carrying 55kg at $12. Looking to others.
2
SONJA LOGAN
Aqua, Silver Lightning Bolt, Purple Sleeves, Silver Lightning Bolt, Aqua Cap, Purple Stripes
8 96984 GO BUNDLE
CHRIS POLLARD
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
C A B Peter & N Tefanis
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Katherine 0 - 64 on August 17 over 1700m, 12 len behind Fierce Legend with 55kg at $19. The race before that second last of 9 at this track 0 - 66 on July 20 over 1600m, 9 len behind Marvelous Night carrying 55kg at $13. Can't recommend on that form.
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LEK MALONEY
ORANGE