Darwin   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

Darwin Racing Maiden 1100m

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

Not much early pressure but Cassette, Thank God I Gothim and Nature Girl can take up forward spots. THANK GOD I GOTHIM (2) is still trying to break through for his first win and has been placed in both of his starts on this track as part of the travelling Andrew Perdon stable. He gets another chance over 1100m and with the right run, he can get the job done. NO I'M NOT (8) ran his best race yet in this campaign when running on strongly from well back to finish second. She has a superior gate this time and can go one better. JUELENE (5) resumes from a spell for a new trainer after placing 4 times in Victoria. She was runner-up at a recent Sale jumpout and can measure up in this. Use the market as your guide. PREDICTING (3) was very disappointing in his local debut after shifting from Sydney. He needed the run a will strip in much better condition for this. Stick with him. STARLITE DEXTER (4) is on debut in the right sort of field. Any market moves should be followed. SUGGESTED PLAY: Thank God I Gothim deserves a winning turn.
1 0000x CEE PEE ONE
DICK LEECH
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J J Gordon, D Leech, Brittain Racing (Mgr P L Brittain)
He is resuming after a 14 months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 60 June 2 2024 over 1400m, 9 len behind Handsome Bomb carrying 55.5kg at $145. On debut 12th of 14 at Sha Tin March 10 2024 over 1400m, 10 len behind Aeroinvincible with 57.5kg at $128. Worth a market watch at his stable debut.
5
J LYON
Yellow, Blue Horseshoe, Red Sleeves, Red And Yellow Quartered Cap
2 54323 THANK GOD I GOTHIM
ANDREW PERDON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L C Barker, A R Perdon, Ms T M Cross & D J Perdon
Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Dynamic Theory carrying 59kg at $3.40. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 28 over 1300m, 3 len behind Rossanado carrying 59kg at $7.50. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to take this out.
4
AARON SWEENEY
Navy Blue And White Checks, White Sleeves With Navy Horseshoes, Checked Cap
3 64250 PREDICTING
TAYARN HALTER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
L A Schmidt, B V Clohesy, Mrs T A Clohesy, Ms L M Clohesy, Ms M Clohesy, Ms K J Harry, Mrs J T Harry, M T Brown & Mrs J Brown
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, 5 len behind Dynamic Theory with 58.5kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 8 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Carnegie Hill with 57.5kg at $21. Winning chance.
6
RAYMOND VIGAR
Purple, Yellow Seams, Stars On Sleeves, Yellow And Purple Stars Cap
4 STARLITE DEXTER
KYM HEALY
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
K D Healy, Mrs C L Healy, Mrs L K Healy, Mrs A D Austin & R S Austin
First-starter by Ambidexter out of Miss Insomnia. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Watch for a market push.
7
JADE HAMPSON
Light Blue, Red And White Star, White Striped Sleeves, Star Cap
5 7569x JUELENE
TOMMY LOGAN
6YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs L F Milham, M J Milham, L Milham & J K Milham
Mare back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw February 2 over 1732m, 28 len behind Cinch with 57.5kg at $71. Previously first up; sixth of 14 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw October 14 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Harmonett carrying 57.5kg at $9. Has claims if presented on song.
2
SONJA LOGAN
Aqua, Silver Lightning Bolt, Purple Sleeves, Silver Lightning Bolt, Aqua Cap, Purple Stripes
6 x6047 CASSETTE
PHILIP COLE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, P S Johnson, Mrs A L Sayers-Hunt, Ms A Rice, B G Williams, D B Kind, G C Dickie, H P Johnson, Mrs H M Lines, Ms J L Neumann, Ms K O'Dea, Ms K Pike, K J Thomas, M R Neumann, Ms N M Gibson, P C Atkinson, Mrs R A Johnson, T Reichstein, Mrs Y Forrest & G J Lewis
Last start failed to make an impression; 7th of 9 at this track 3yo 0 - 64 on July 5 over 1600m, 9 len behind Capitol Hill carrying 55kg at $31. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on June 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Mr Jones with 55kg at $71. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.
1
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Lime Green, Royal Blue Star and Sleeves
7 8x0x0 NATURE GIRL
KYM HEALY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
K Healy & Mrs D P Stephenson
Having second run back today. Last outing raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, 8 len behind Dynamic Theory with 56.5kg at $51. At only start last preparation raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1100m, 8 len behind Smashing Action with 55kg at $12. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.
8
KRISTO SARDELIC
Light Blue, Red And White Star, White Striped Sleeves, Star Cap
8 x5872 NO I'M NOT
CHRIS POLLARD
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Grandlodge Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Anastasiou) & Ken Bee Sports (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: K E Biddick)
Last start 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Dynamic Theory with 53.5kg at $26. Before that 7th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 28 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Rossanado with 53.5kg at $26. Top chance.
3
JESSICA BOOTH
Orange