Darwin   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: F

Sitzler TROBIS Handicap 1300m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 29)   Rail: True.  

American Jazz should spear straight to the front of the small field. RHESUS (1) made a welcome return to the winners' circle just over 5 weeks ago and will find this no harder. He has a good draw, and if he doesn't need the run, he can carry 4.5kg more to win again. AMERICAN JAZZ (2) will find this easier than his last couple of starts, and his last win was at this level in December. Jarrod Todd is back in the saddle, and the pair will be hard to hold out. RIBTICKLER (4) ran on stoutly along the fence when finishing second here 4 weeks ago. He is normally thereabouts and can figure in the top 3 again. SABOR (3) is building his fitness and should be peaking after 3 runs back from a spell. He has yet to find his feet on this track but has found the right race here. Include in all combinations. SOUL SPIRIT (5) failed to fire here 15 days ago and can improve quickly with a drop down in class this time. Each-way value. SUGGESTED PLAY: American Jazz each-way.
1 23351 RHESUS
PHILIP COLE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, Mrs A L Sayers-Hunt, Boopts (Mgr: L F Cousins), D A Hancock, D G Lines, H Cottier, Ms H J Goodall, Ms J L Neumann, P M Cole, T D Bloxsom & M R Neumann
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at this track 3&4yo Bmnt 57 March 7 over 1300m defeating Bryce with 57.5kg at $6.50. Before that 5th of 8 at this track Cl2 on January 25 over 1600m, 4 len behind Rebellious Hope carrying 59kg at $2.35. Great chance.
2
W R DAVIS
Blue, Red N, Blue Sleeves, Red Halves, Red Cap, Blue Lightning Bolt
2 81267 AMERICAN JAZZ
GARY CLARKE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
A E Kingshott, Mrs S M Clarke, J A Kingshott, L Marriott, G G Patching, B J Walsh, D O'Brien, P M Chalmers, S Yates, R P King, Dr I G Balson, K R S Yates, J P Smith, S W Dando, F D Magee, W T Mullane, C Tucker, J P P Brown, Stand Aside Racing (Mgr: S Duffy) & Ahec Racing No.1 (Mgr: S R Hine)
Useful gelding. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at this track 0 - 64 on March 28 over 1300m, 24 len behind He's Essential with 56kg at $5.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track 0 - 64 on February 7 over 1300m, 5 len behind Crown Waters carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
3
J R TODD
Turquoise, White Band, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
3 3x754 SABOR
JASON MANNING
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss S M Crombie
Most recently 4th of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on March 15 over 1300m, 3 len behind Bryce with 61kg at $11. Before that got back early 5th of 10 at this track 0 - 64 on February 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind He's Essential with 59kg at $31. Each way value.
4
MS V ARNOTT
Teal, White Diamond And Sleeves, Teal Diamonds, White Diamonds On Cap
4 71392 RIBTICKLER
PETER STENNETT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
P A Stennett, D J O'Shannassy, R P Stennett & K N Grimmond
Last start 2nd of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on March 15 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Bryce with 59kg at $21. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on February 7 over 1600m, 15 len behind Hotim English with 60kg at $26. Well placed and should be in the finish.
5
A NICHOLLS
Blue, Black Maltese Cross, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 31256 SOUL SPIRIT
PHILIP COLE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
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
Useful type. Last start ran last in a small field at this track 0 - 70 on March 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Brazen Bon with 55kg at $18. Before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at this track 0 - 64 on March 7 over 1100m, 4 len behind Brazen Bon with 57.5kg at $18. Capable of a big run.
1
ERIN MOLLOY
Lime Green, Royal Blue Star And Sleeves
6 84773 SUPER DEFENSE
TAYARN HALTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
L A Schmidt, B V Clohesy, Mrs T A Clohesy, Ms L M Clohesy, Ms M Clohesy, Ms K J Harry, B J Fitzpatrick, B Kaczynski, M T Brown, Mrs J Brown, L C Myall, Ms K Ashman, A N Schuman, Ms A Davis, Mrs M G Halter, T W Halter, Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate, Simply N T, WTRNT Double Dip 1 & WTRNT Double Dip 2
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start led but faded 3rd of 7 at this track 3&4yo Bmnt 57 on March 7 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Rhesus carrying 55kg at $14. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track 0 - 64 on February 21 over 1600m, 11 len behind He's Essential carrying 56kg at $21. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
7
RAYMOND VIGAR
Purple, Yellow Seams, Stars On Sleeves, Yellow And Purple Stars Cap
7 678 WILD PROMENADE
PHILIP COLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs R I Cole
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track 3yo C2 Sc-Swp on March 28 over 1200m, 15 len behind Bruno Bruno carrying 52.5kg at $101. The start before that second last of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 21 over 1200m, 9 len behind Vanguard Legend carrying 54kg at $61. Struggling to be competitive and unlikely to threaten.
6
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Lime Green, Royal Blue Star And Sleeves