Darwin   19 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

bet365 Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 31)   Rail: True.  

Strong tempo from the outset as a number of them push forward, with Starspangledancer, Barty Aya and I'm A Dreamer leading the charge. STARSPANGLEDANCER (2) did not fire last time out and was reported to be coughing after the race which could mean that she may have swallowed a clod of dirt during the running. She has been given time to get over that effort and with a slight drop in grade here, she can bounce back into form immediately. Stick with her. WOLF QUEEN (1) has raced her way back into form and was a sound second behind a runaway winner here nearly 5 weeks ago. Her recent freshen-up would have done her no harm and she is poised to break through for a well-deserved win. BARTY AYA (3) was mixing her form earlier in the year and has found a nice race to make her return from a brief spell. Any market moves should be followed. I'M A DREAMER (4) has been battling on the Alice Springs circuit recently and does have a better record on this track. He is nicely weighted after the 1.5 kilo claim and can't be ruled out of winning this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Starspangledancer to win.
1 64422 WOLF QUEEN
TOMMY LOGAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs L M Logan, NM Whyte, No Red Racing (Mgr: K Forbes), H Howlett, Mrs V Howlett, D W McMennemin, B M Littlely, Mrs C M Littlely & Ms M E Ellis
Useful type. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track 0 - 58 on March 16 over 1100m, 6 len behind Pharoah Magic carrying 57.5kg at $11. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on February 23 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Tyquendo with 57kg at $21. Only has a small field to contend with and looks hard to beat.
1
SONJA LOGAN
AQUA, SILVER LIGHTNING BOLT, PURPLE SLEEVES SLIVER LIGHTNING BOLT, AQUA CAP PURPLE STRIPES
2 7x246 STARSPANGLEDANCER
GARY CLARKE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S M Clarke, Ms J M Djerrkura, C Lambley, T White, S Carter, S Ganesan, D Lynch, P L Kelly & Miss C M Fitzgerald
Most recently ran last in a small field at this track 0 - 64 on March 22 over 1300m, 16 len behind Zourisky with 55kg at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on February 23 over 1100m, 2 len behind Tyquendo carrying 58kg at $3.50. Watch for sharp improvement.
2
J R TODD
GREY, BLUE CROSS, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLTS, BLUE CAP, YELLOW LIGHTNING BOLT
3 1839x BARTY AYA
PATRICK JOHNSTON
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P A Johnston & Miss N E Day
Resuming today after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at this track 0 - 58 February 9 over 1300m, 16 len behind Desarmer with 54.5kg at $14. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw November 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind King's Star carrying 55kg at $19. Capable of a big run.
4
W R DAVIS
Orange, Blue Halves Horizontal, Orange Sleeves, Black Cap
4 63937 I'M A DREAMER
TAYARN HALTER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
K L Moore & B L Moore
Most recently 7th of 10 at Alice Springs 0 - 62 on April 7 over 1600m, 12 len behind Miracoli carrying 54.5kg at $9. Before that 3rd of 11 at Alice Springs 0 - 64 on March 30 over 1600m, 8 len behind Canny Impact with 55kg at $61. Genuine chance this time around.
5
JADE HAMPSON
CERISE, YELLOW STRIPED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
5 x8947 GO BARNEY GO
CHRIS POLLARD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs G Harrower, Ms J M B Bell & T E Harrower
Most recently ran last of 7 at this track Bm54 on April 12 over 1300m, 7 len behind Bart's Bullet with 52kg at $14. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track 3yo C2 Sc-Swp on March 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Proklisi with 59kg at $26. Has shown enough ability in the past to take this out.
3
IANISH LUXIMON
YELLOW, GREEN FIVE SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP,GREEN SPOTS CAP