Darwin 12 Jul 2025
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Arctic Installations Handicap 1300m Track: Good Clouds (Max: 29) Rail: True. |
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Genuine tempo with the speedy American Jazz leading the way. YAKI ISHI (5) found some form at the back end of his last prep on this track and resumed with a fair effort for sixth here 2 weeks ago. He improves with racing and can take this out. AMERICAN JAZZ (2) won 2 races on the bounce prior to finishing third here in a tougher race 4 weeks ago. All of his 7 career wins have been here, and he will be hard to hold out again. SUPER FAMOUS (6) fought on gamely to finish third in a tougher field here last week, and despite a weight rise, he can figure in the top 3 again in an easier contest. ALTAR BOY (1) is making his track debut after some good performances at Alice Springs earlier in the year. He will find this trip short of his best but can still be competitive while fresh. BLACK ZOUS (7) stuck on gamely to finish second fresh up here 2 weeks ago over 1100m and the extra furling will suit him. Each-way claims again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Altar Boy each-way.
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| 1 | 6119x |
ALTAR BOY
TERRY GILLETT 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs L D Gillett, Ms S A Acornley, G W Spry, A R Thompson, G Birrer, G A Francis, Mrs B J Francis, D F Cini & D Tanti Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Alice Springs Cup April 6 over 2000m, 28 len behind Hasseltoff carrying 54kg at $26. First up last campaign third in a small field at Alice Springs 0 - 70 January 18 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Delago Lad with 57kg at $5.50. Others rate better. |
3 RAYMOND VIGAR |
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| 2 | 72113 |
AMERICAN JAZZ
GARY CLARKE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG 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) Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track 0 - 70 on June 14 over 1300m, 0.7 len behind Beyond Ready with 58.5kg at $2.80. The race before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at this track 0 - 70 May 10 over 1200m defeating Bon's Your Back carrying 57kg at $3.10. Not far away last time. Has ability and can measure up on best form. |
10 J R TODD |
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| 3 | x83x8 |
EQUAL BALANCE
KYM HEALY 10YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Miss D P Stanborough & K D Healy Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 11 at this track 0 - 66 on June 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Limited Risk with 59.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Alice Springs 0 - 66 on April 5 over 1600m, 7 len behind Taipan Tommy with 61kg at $14. Fitter but happy to bet around this time. |
1 JADE HAMPSON |
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| 4 | 53215 |
VILLA SEVENTYNINE
CHRIS POLLARD 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Miss C M Fitzgerald & J Dyer At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track 0 - 66 on June 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Limited Risk with 60.5kg at $6. The start before that won by 1.75 len at this track 0 - 64 June 7 over 1200m defeating Zoumist with 58kg at $3.90. Terrific chance to return to form. |
8 P SHIERS |
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| 5 | 113x6 |
YAKI ISHI
NEIL DYER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG N J Dyer, G L O'Sullivan, J A Coleman, Darpuna 4 (Mgr: S Vaughan), C Newnham, SP Dignan, L Pyne, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, L Catoggio, J J Thornycroft, M C Tobin, K K Anderson, B J Fraser, M E Mccarthy, J A Binney & G W Gunton Second run back. First-up after nine months 6th of 11 at this track 0 - 66 on June 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Limited Risk with 60.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track 0 - 62 on July 17 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Pharoah Magic with 57.5kg at $4. Is a second up winner in the past but looks tested again. |
9 STAN TSAIKOS |
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| 6 | 14623 |
SUPER FAMOUS
JOHN PEACOCK 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG J W Peacock, D T Hobbs, E Geracitano, Mrs M C Mcadie, T E Slattery, Ms N E Roth & M A Hillebrand Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track 0 - 76 on July 5 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Tannenburg carrying 55kg at $14. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track 0 - 66 on June 28 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Limited Risk with 59kg at $12. Can run a better race this time. |
2 A NICHOLLS |
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| 7 | 272x2 |
BLACK ZOUS
KERRY PETRICK 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms K M Petrick, G M Simmons, D P Kerr, R P McDonald, JR Robb, Mrs D M Grieve & Ms N Rantanen Reynolds Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track 0 - 62 on June 28 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Wild Beau with 61kg at $9.50. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Alice Springs 0 - 64 on January 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Delago Lad with 58.5kg at $6.50. Should be right about the mark again. |
7 P DENTON |
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| 8 | 164x5 |
ABLE SEAMAN
PHILIP COLE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs R I Cole, Ms J L Neumann, Miss K M Eishold, Mrs Lorna Eishold & M R Neumann Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track 0 - 62 on June 28 over 1100m, 10 len behind Wild Beau with 61kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on November 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Runwiththetide carrying 57kg at $16. No easier this time and is likely to struggle. |
6 W R DAVIS |
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| 9 | 11x56 |
THE FINAL WORD
DICK LEECH 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D Leech, Brittain Racing (Mgr P L Brittain) & Gordon J J Third-up today. Resuming got back early 5th of 8 at this track 0 - 64 on June 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Villa Seventynine carrying 56kg at $7. Second run from a spell couldn't go on with it; second last of 7 at this track 0 - 66 on July 5 over 1600m, 7 len behind Iknowhatyouredoing with 57.5kg at $12. Profiles nicely. Fitter now and better placed coming back in distance. |
4 SONJA LOGAN |
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| 10 | 2x8x8 |
ENVENOMATE
DICK LEECH 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G J Leech & Brittain Racing (Mgr: P L Brittain) Having second run back today. Last outing second last of 9 at this track 0 - 62 on June 28 over 1100m, 11 len behind Wild Beau carrying 58.5kg at $26. At only start last preparation ran last of 8 at Alice Springs 0 - 70 on March 8 over 1200m, 10 len behind Delago Lad with 54kg at $5.50. No easier this time and happy to leave out. |
5 KRISTO SARDELIC |
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