Darwin   29 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

Brittain Racing Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 30)   Rail: True.  

Strong early tempo assured with The Stifmeister, Mutany and Lord Fenrir locking horns. THE STIFMEISTER (1) won at this level last prep and should be even better in this campaign with more time to acclimatize to racing in this area. He has a good draw and a handy 1.5 kilo claim will also help him. Hard to beat fresh up. CAPISTAN (3) has been patiently handled since making the move here from Victoria at the start of the season. He ran on strongly fresh up over 1100 metres for third and is good enough to take this out. MUTANY (4) is a progressive gelding resuming from a spell that would have done him the world of good. Jarrod Todd takes the ride which is a strong lead and the pair merit healthy respect. LORD FENRIR (5) did not kick on from a wide draw here last week and his first 2 efforts this prep are a better guide. With some better luck here, he can bounce straight back into the money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mutany each-way.
1 1124x THE STIFMEISTER
TAYARN HALTER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
L A Schmidt, Ms K J Harry, B V Clohesy, Mrs T A Clohesy, L M Clohesy, Miss M Clohesy, F Fitzgibbon, Mrs G Fitzgibbon, Mrs D Gilbert, Mrs S Cradock, G J Browder, Ms K Pike, D G Reynolds, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, Miss K M Eishold, P Eishold, N W Moon, A Spiteri & J Singarella & Pony Tales
Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at this track 0 - 64 April 19 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind New Enterprise with 56.5kg at $3. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at this track Bm54 January 13 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Make An Effort carrying 60kg at $17. Has the talent to take this out.
4
JADE HAMPSON
Purple, Yellow Seams,Stars Sleeves,Yellow CAP,Purple Stars
2 532x8 REVOLUTIONIST
CHRIS POLLARD
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C V Douglas, Ms C A Hunter & Mrs B J Eales
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on June 15 over 1200m, 11 len behind Lucky Fortuna carrying 60kg at $26. Previously second-up won by a nose at Moe 0 - 58 August 27 over 1014m in soft going defeating Missed The Mark with 60kg at $4. Fitter but must improve sharply.
5
CASEY HUNTER
BLACK, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, STRIPED SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP
3 x14x3 CAPISTAN
GARY CLARKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S Leckey, Mrs A Hinch, K Nye, Split Three Ways (Mgr: C A Chatterton), G E Colliss, Ms A Davis, D G Reynolds, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D B O'keeffe, Mrs D Feltus, Mrs L M Montgomerie, Ms D J Murray, Ms J Perry, C J McNally, J W Herraman, Ms L Simonetto, S J Kyne & O J Howe
Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd of 9 at this track Bm54 on June 8 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Shecanmixit carrying 59.5kg at $3. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on November 7 over 1300m, 4 len behind New Enterprise with 59kg at $3.30. Don't underestimate.
2
AARON SWEENEY
SKY BLUE, NAVY BLUE AND WHITE CHECKS,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, SKY BLUE CAP, NAVY CHECKS
4 2157x MUTANY
CHRIS POLLARD
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
P L Brittain, Brittain Racing (Mgr: P L Brittain) & G F McMahon
Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Alice Springs 0 - 62 March 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Real Valentia with 57.5kg at $4. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at this track 0 - 64 November 18 over 1300m, 2 len behind New Enterprise carrying 55kg at $21. Can return with a bold run.
7
J R TODD
FLUORESCENT YELLOW, WHITE SPOT WITH RED WINKING CHILLI, YELLOW SLEEVES ,CHILLIES ON SLEEVES
5 3x320 LORD FENRIR
PHILIP COLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, A K Solly, C Parry, D G Reynolds, G N Thomson, Miss K M Eishold, M R Neumann, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, Mrs P J Reichstein, P M Cole, S M Kelsh, T Reichstein & Mrs J A Parry, E L Cartwright & A Kain
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track Cl2 on June 22 over 1200m, 12 len behind Conclave Prince carrying 56.5kg at $26. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Tennant Creek Cl2 on May 18 over 1200m, 11 len behind Protostar with 59kg at $3.80. Not going well enough. Each way.
9
SONJA LOGAN
LIME GREEN, ROYAL BLUE STAR AND SLEEVES
6 14766 KIKUYU
KERRY PETRICK
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms K M Petrick, G M Simmons, J E Cooper, R McDonald, D P Kerr, Mrs L & G Bennett, J Meyer, P J O'Connell & S K Linke
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on June 22 over 1100m, 6 len behind New Roman carrying 57kg at $16. The run before that 6th of 11 at Alice Springs 0 - 58 on June 1 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Lamoree with 57.5kg at $14. Can't make much of a case.
6
EMMA LINES
PINK, GREY V AND ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP, PINK PEAK
7 8628x LATEST BENTLEY
NEIL DYER
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
N J Dyer, S S O'Meara, V Catoggio, J J Thornycroft, L Catoggio, J M Dyer & P F Gilligan
Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 March 2 over 1300m, 5 len behind At The Mint carrying 57kg at $19. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at Werribee 0 - 58 January 6 over 1006m, 2.75 len behind Bay Wave with 57.5kg at $19. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
8
THOMAS DOYLE
GOLD, BLUE DIAGONAL STRIPES, DIAGONAL STRIPES SLEEVES, GOLD CAP AND POM POM
8 40636 SOONALI
KERRY PETRICK
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
R P McDonald, D P Kerr, W J Snelling & P M McDonald
Most recently second last of 7 at Alice Springs Bm54 on June 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Faberge Tzar carrying 56kg at $14. Before that 3rd in a small field at Tennant Creek Cl2 on May 18 over 1200m, 15 len behind Protostar with 57kg at $7. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
3
P DENTON
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
9 6x8x4 TRAVANTI
KEVIN LAMPRECHT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs R Lamprecht, Mrs J Koivumaki, Mr T Koivumaki, Mr J Koivumaki & Mr G Aldam
Second-up today. Last start 4th of 9 at this track Bm54 on June 8 over 1100m, 2 len behind Shecanmixit with 55kg at $41. At only start last preparation 8th of 11 at Alice Springs Bm54 on February 17 over 1100m, 6 len behind Gunnerside with 53.5kg at $41. Needs to lift.
1
IANISH LUXIMON
YELLOW, RED CROSSED SASHES AND CROSSES, RED CAP