Alice Springs 18 Apr 2026
GOING: G
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Vale Paul Gardner Handicap 1200m Track: Good Clear (Max: 28) Rail: True. |
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Scissor Me Timbers should lead at a keen tempo. POMPEII EMPIRE (6) resumed with a narrow defeat in a 66 over this distance. Had been racing in South Australia and has more to offer. Has the rail and small claim and is proven second-up. ZESTIMAN (7) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but disappointed as a $3.8 favourite this grade/distance following. Is still well shy of his South Australian best and deserves another chance. MOUGENOT (1) was quickly back on track narrowly beaten in the same contest. Draws awkwardly again but will be hitting the line. THE GIRL'S BOY (2) was outgraded over 1600m last time but delivered a 70 prior over 1400m. Come back 400m but maps for a soft run and a bounce isn't out of the question. DEMIQUAVER (4) resumes and is good enough to deserve a betting watch. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Pompeii Empire.
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MOUGENOT
RAY VINEY 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG J D Viney & B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey) Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track 0 - 70 on April 4 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Bahama Bay with 60kg at $7. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track Hcp on March 15 over 1100m, 6 len behind Delago Lad with 55kg at $4.40. Can figure in the outcome again. |
10 JESSIE PHILPOT |
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| 2 | x5615 |
THE GIRL'S BOY
KERRY PETRICK 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms K M Petrick, G M Simmons, R P McDonald, D P Kerr, Mrs D M Grieve, Ms L Griswood, Ms C Need & Ms M L Hancock Last start ran last in a small field at this track Hcp on April 4 over 1600m, 7 len behind Magic Defense with 53.5kg at $6. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track 0 - 70 March 21 over 1400m defeating Verbosity with 57kg at $9.50. One of the main contenders. |
3 LEK MALONEY |
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VERBOSITY
KERRY PETRICK 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Bobbin Racing, Mr RP McDonald, Mr PD Kerr, MR JW Lovell, Ms KM Petrick & Mr GM Simmons Most recently won by a long-neck at this track 0 - 66 April 11 over 1200m defeating Pompeii Empire carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track 0 - 70 on March 21 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind The Girl's Boy carrying 57.5kg at $2.25. Back in form and consider. |
2 IANISH LUXIMON |
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| 4 | 1122x |
DEMIQUAVER
LISA WHITTLE 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG G P Stewart & Mrs A E Stewart Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at this track 0 - 70 December 6 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Bahama Bay with 57.5kg at $4.20. First up last campaign seventh of 13 at Bairnsdale Bm58 July 21 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Dollar Shot carrying 59kg at $18. Capable of a positive run. |
8 P DENTON |
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| 5 | 436x6 |
MATHEMATICS
KYM HEALY 9YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K D Healy & Mrs C L Healy Second-up. First-up after 10 months ran last in a small field at this track Hcp on April 11 over 1100m, 18 len behind Delago Lad with 54kg at $51. Previously second-up eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track Wfa on March 29 2025 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lumber Punk carrying 58.5kg at $101. Might find this a bit too tough. |
7 AARON SWEENEY |
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| 6 | 640x2 |
POMPEII EMPIRE
KYM HEALY 6YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG K D Healy, H W C Crooks, D F Messenger, G D Dare, J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis), B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey), T J Oakley, J Sharrad, A K Oakley, W J Nickolls, K K Oakley & S J Parker Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd of 8 at this track 0 - 66 on April 11 over 1200m, long-neck behind Verbosity carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Darwin 0 - 76 on July 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Boldinho with 57.5kg at $9. Winning chance with that run under the belt. |
1 DAKOTA-LEE GILLETT |
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| 7 | 66426 |
ZESTIMAN
LISA WHITTLE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G P Stewart, Mrs A E Stewart, Mrs R E Heatley, L C Heatley, Mrs K A Keast, A S Keast, Mrs L Tschirpig, T D Tschirpig, Mrs E L Stewart, D P Stewart, Mrs M F Wass & J K Wass Most recently 6th of 9 at this track 0 - 70 on April 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bahama Bay carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track 0 - 76 on March 21 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Square Cut carrying 54kg at $8. Certainly worth another chance. |
4 RAYMOND VIGAR |
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HE'S MAVERICK
KYM HEALY 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG K D Healy, W Wenske, S J Parker, T J Oakley, J Sharrad, A K Oakley, K K Oakley, W J Nickolls, Mrs L K Healy, L D Wenske & Mrs C L Healy Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Birdsville Bm55 September 6 over 1600m, 8 len behind Grinzinger Bishop with 68kg at $8. Previously first up; sixth of 10 at Darwin Hcp June 28 over 1300m, 10 len behind Cinque Torri carrying 54kg at $31. Not keen. |
6 JADE DOYLE |
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| 9 | 26x21 |
SCISSOR ME TIMBERS
GREG CONNOR 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG G L Connor, A DePasquale, Miss R E Sidebottom, S Thompson, Mrs E M Bird, Full Denial Racing (Mgr: J Pauletto), P R Mules, Mrs J C Mules & S J Jennings Third-up today. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up 2nd in a small field at this track Cl2 on February 21 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Suits with 59kg at $1.80. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track 0 - 58 March 7 over 1200m defeating Real Divine with 61kg at $2.50. Others look better placed. |
5 DANIELLE HIRINI |
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ENVENOMATE
DICK LEECH 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G J Leech & Brittain Racing (Mgr: P L Brittain) Having second run back today. Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at this track Bm54 on April 4 over 1100m, 7 len behind Cap Ten carrying 57.5kg at $31. At only start last preparation ran last of 8 at this track 0 - 64 on December 20 over 1200m, 13 len behind Princess Pancakes carrying 55.5kg at $31. Prefer in something easier. |
9 J R TODD |
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