Darwin 04 Aug 2025
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Great Northern Darwin Cup 2050m Track: Good Clouds (Max: 27) Rail: True. |
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Pink Panther and Wolfburn can set an even tempo. The feature of the day is the Darwin Cup, worth 200K, and we have MOTORACE (5) on top after he finished a sound fourth here 9 days ago over a mile. This is his target, and the extra 450 will be key. Todd Pannell has trekked North to reunite with his gelding, and with the visor-blinkers on, he can take this out. HADOUKEN (3) travelled sweetly just off the pace before unleashing a good run to beat a handy type by half a length over a mile here 23 days ago. He is still on the up with his fitness, and he is ready now for a longer trip. Blake Shinn takes the ride, so go again. WOLFBURN (2) had been disappointing prior to his last start, where he showed his true ability and bolted home to score by over 3 lengths. A repeat of that run will make him hard to beat again. CACOFONIX (10) was a game winner over this trip here just over 2 weeks ago, and will drop 4kg for this. Stick with him on an each-way basis. PRINCE JOFRA (7) will be peaking third up and is worth including in all multiples. SUGGESTED PLAY: Another great edition of the Darwin Cup and Motorace is set to take it out.
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BEAR STORY
NEIL DYER 7YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG SP Dignan, J Dyer, D Campbell, M Deleuil, B S David, M J Burns, J A Coleman, J Kalinowsky & R T Blenkinship Last start second last of 12 at this track Hcp on July 26 over 1600m, 20 len behind Wolfburn carrying 62.5kg at $41. The run before that second last of 10 at this track Chief Ministers on July 12 over 1600m, 12 len behind Hadouken with 59kg at $12. Getting beaten too easily and doesn’t rate. |
8 N RAWILLER |
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WOLFBURN
GARY CLARKE 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG A E Kingshott, Mrs S M Clarke, R Norton, F D Magee, G E Allen, J P P Brown, J G Scobie, J P Smith, L Marriott, P G Tonks, C Tucker, Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), S R Hine, B J Walsh, D O'Brien, R P King, S W Dando & A Rehberg At the latest run scored a big 3.5 len win at this track Hcp July 26 over 1600m defeating Hettinger carrying 58.5kg at $11. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track Chief Ministers on July 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Hadouken carrying 59kg at $11. Can get the job done again. |
7 J R TODD |
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HADOUKEN
PETER ROBL 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG S J Murdoch, Miss J Heffernan, D J Sankey, Ms H L Guilfoyle, M A McNally, L H T Young, Mrs M Young, Ms M B Sankey, S C Desborough, B M Ames, Mrs N Duddy, Ms H L M Priestnall, W Nelson, K P Crandon, J Brumnic, J Griffiths, R J A Kolomeitz, Mrs D F Kolomeitz & K Pethybridge Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 8 at this track Hcp on June 28 over 1300m, 10 len behind Great Buy carrying 58.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track Chief Ministers July 12 over 1600m defeating Cinque Torri with 59kg at $51. He has a fantastic record at this venue and can easily do the job again. |
2 B SHINN |
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WRITE YOUR NAME
DICK LEECH 10YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG P L Brittain, Brittain Racing (Mgr: P L Brittain), G F McMahon & Miss A E Shepard Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 10 at this track Hcp on June 28 over 1300m, 14 len behind Cinque Torri carrying 60.5kg at $41. Second-up 7th of 12 at this track Hcp on July 26 over 1600m, 7 len behind Wolfburn carrying 59.5kg at $41. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field. |
0 JADE HAMPSON |
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MOTORACE
MICHAEL HICKMOTT 5YO BLACK GELDING 55.0KG Minella Bloodstock (Mgr: M Hickmott), J A O'Neill, B O'Brien, Mrs J McKenna A T Maloney, D O'Brien, A K Racing, L Woods, Strada Del Punt (Mgr: N Broad), J Steet, A Beaton, S Fitton, E & L Quinn, G Hassan, S Rooney, K Perry, Revved Up Racing (Mgr: J Pratt), Table of Knowledge & Top 4M Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track Hcp on July 26 over 1600m, 5 len behind Wolfburn with 57kg at $4.80. The run before that won by a nose at Gawler 4yo+ Bm66 July 5 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Katim's Club carrying 61kg at $5.50. Terrific chance in a suitable contest. |
5 TODD PANNELL |
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PICAROON
KERRY PETRICK 8YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG J Clisby, Mrs S Clisby, S Sills, J Doherty, Ms K M Petrick, G M Simmons, J Robb, R McDonald, D Kerr & S Maloney Most recently 9th of 12 at this track Hcp on July 26 over 1600m, 11 len behind Wolfburn carrying 57kg at $26. Before that 4th of 10 at this track Chief Ministers on July 12 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Hadouken carrying 57kg at $13. Well-placed this time and is worth another chance. |
3 RAYMOND VIGAR |
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PRINCE JOFRA
JASON MANNING 7YO GR/B GELDING 54.0KG On Fire Racing (Mgr: J Kersten), J Manning, S Aylett, Six Dogs (C Gibbings), Sweet Boys Racing (R Sweet), K Wilson, M Turner, B Cunningham, A Darcy, D De Silva, I Dunstan-Goodger, G Flesfadar, Ms M Freeman, M Gasparis, G Nicholls, B Scott, I Wachtel, W Gibbons, M Roditis & Racing Royals (A Kelly) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track Hcp on June 28 over 1300m, 4 len behind Great Buy carrying 56.5kg at $17. Second-up 7th of 10 at this track Chief Ministers on July 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Hadouken carrying 59kg at $71. Worth following up. |
1 P SHIERS |
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VENTING
KERRY PETRICK 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R P McDonald, D P Kerr, J W Lovell & G Simmons Most recently 6th of 12 at this track Hcp on July 26 over 1600m, 7 len behind Wolfburn with 55.5kg at $26. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track Bmnt 69 on July 16 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Zourata with 61.5kg at $15. Not keen on his chances. |
4 P DENTON |
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HOLSTEIN
PHILIP COLE 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs R I Cole, D Stevens, Ms J L Neumann, M Hicks, M R Neumann, Ms S Estrella, S P Jenik & B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last in a small field at this track Bmnt 70 on July 5 over 1600m, 13 len behind Stormfront with 61.5kg at $26. Last start 10th of 12 at this track Hcp on July 26 over 1600m, 13 len behind Wolfburn carrying 55kg at $151. Needs to improve sharply. |
11 W R DAVIS |
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CACOFONIX
GARY CLARKE 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs S M Clarke & Schooner Racing (Mgr: D Gremmo) Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track Hcp July 19 over 2050m defeating He's Maverick with 58kg at $9. Before that got back early 4th in a small field at this track Bmnt 70 on July 5 over 1600m, 12 len behind Stormfront carrying 58kg at $5.50. Big chance to go back-to-back. |
6 A NICHOLLS |
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AWASH
GARY CLARKE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs S M Clarke, D Salis, A J Nakov, R J Edmonds, N Hassall, A D S Fleming, J Dyer, K F King, B T Cunningham, T J Gladwin & Mrs M T Gladwin At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track Hcp on July 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Wolfburn carrying 54kg at $3.50. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track 0 - 76 on July 16 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Hettinger with 59.5kg at $21. Should go well in this line up. |
12 J LYON |
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PINK PANTHER
GARY CLARKE 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs S M Cleary, Square Metres (Mgr: J Hillary), G R Bond, C Fitzgerald, & Ms B K M McNulty Last start 6th of 10 at this track 0 - 70 on July 26 over 1600m, 7 len behind Villa Seventynine with 61kg at $3.80. Before that 4th of 12 at this track 0 - 76 on July 16 over 1600m, 2 len behind Hettinger carrying 58.5kg at $10. Needs to improve sharply. |
9 STAN TSAIKOS |
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HE'S MAVERICK
KYM HEALY 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG 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 Dual acceptor. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track Hcp on July 19 over 2050m, 0.5 len behind Cacofonix carrying 56kg at $3.50. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track 0 - 66 on July 5 over 1600m, 5 len behind Iknowhatyouredoing carrying 61kg at $5.50. Needs to take another step to compete against these. |
10 JADE HAMPSON |
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FUNNYIFITWON
TAYARN HALTER 7YO GR/B GELDING 54.0KG L Schmidt, B Clohesy, Mrs T Clohesy, Miss L Clohesy, Miss M Clohesy, F Fitzgibbon, Mrs G Fitzgibbon Ms K Harry, B Fitzpatrick, B Kaczynski, M Brown, Mrs J Brown, B Gilbert & Ms N Rantanen Reynolds Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 10 at this track 0 - 70 on July 26 over 1600m, 10 len behind Villa Seventynine with 59kg at $11. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track 0 - 76 on July 16 over 1600m, 3 len behind Hettinger with 56.5kg at $21. Prefer others. |
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UNQUESTIONABLY
NEIL DYER 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG N J Dyer, S P Dignan, J A Coleman, B Fraser, N Rantanen-Reynolds, G O'Sullivan, L Pyne, P O'brien, L Eales, G Millar, P J Dummett, T Griffiths, R Blee, M Deacon, T Showler, A King. Dual acceptor. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track Hcp on July 19 over 2050m, 0.7 len behind Cacofonix carrying 54.5kg at $2.40. The race before that favourite; settled well back; won by 1.0 len at this track 0 - 62 July 12 over 1600m defeating Kieffer carrying 59kg at $2.70. Might struggle this time. |
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