Alice Springs   09 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G

Ladbrokes Alice Springs Cup 6 April 2025 Handicap 1200m

Track: Good   Rain (Max: 38)   Rail: True.  

Pace should be on from the outset with Duty, Perkova and Tintern Power going hard, closely attended by Ornamental Lady. PERKOVA (2) is usually very consistent at this level and made up some solid late ground when finishing fourth here fresh up last week. She has won 2 of her 3 starts second-up in the past and with senior hoop Raymond Vigar taking over from an apprentice, she can take this out. DUTY (1) had 3 starts last prep for some mixed results. He was much better earlier in the year and his recent spell would have done him no harm. He normally takes a run to hit his straps but will be stronger this season and with the right run from his handy gate, he can figure in the finish. ORNAMENTAL LADY (3) has yet to break through in 9 starts on this track but has been placed 5 times. She did not get warm last time out in a 5-horse field after drifting a long way back early on. She slides down a class here and can bounce straight back into the money. TINTERN POWER (4) is a durable gelding resuming from a spell and will improve on whatever he does here. Look for him late as he can fill a first-four spot. SUGGESTED PLAY: Perkova to win.
1 x425x DUTY
RAY VINEY
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
J D Viney, Mrs H J Viney, P J Brown, A Starr & Mrs A J Starr
Resuming today after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at this track 0 - 70 July 14 over 1600m, 20 len behind Altar Boy carrying 56.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at this track 0 - 64 June 16 over 1400m, 15 len behind Altar Boy with 59.5kg at $10. Among the leading players.
2
JESSIE PHILPOT
YELLOW, BLACK CHEVRONS, BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW HALVED , QUARTERED CAP, YELLOW PEAK
2 692x4 PERKOVA
PAUL GARDNER
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J W Gardner, P A Gardner, J S Gardner & Miss D Gardner
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 7 at this track 0 - 64 on November 2 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Talent Quest with 55kg at $3.80. Previously second-up won by a head at this track 0 - 70 March 2 over 1200m defeating Red Wraith carrying 55kg at $17. Can win.
8
RAYMOND VIGAR
BLUE AND WHITE CHECKS, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
3 42235 ORNAMENTAL LADY
TERRY GILLETT
7YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs L D Gillett & A D McClure
Most recently ran last in a small field at this track 0 - 70 on October 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Flying Yishu carrying 55kg at $9. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track 0 - 70 on October 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Hurn Court carrying 55kg at $3.80. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
4
DAKOTA-LEE GILLETT
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
4 5847x TINTERN POWER
TERRY GILLETT
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
T Gillett & A D McClure
Gelding back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at this track 0 - 64 April 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Broad Outlook carrying 55kg at $5.50. Previously first up; second of 7 at this track 0 - 58 February 24 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Kikuyu with 59.5kg at $4. Can hit the frame with the right run.
5
STAN TSAIKOS
Black, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap
5 7x335 GINGER CREEK
KEVIN LAMPRECHT
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs RW Lamprecht & Mr GP Aldam
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on October 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind The Girl's Boy carrying 56.5kg at $4. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track Bm54 on September 29 over 1200m, 4 len behind Omoplata with 57.5kg at $9. Looking to others.
7
AARON SWEENEY
YELLOW, RED CROSSED SASHES AND CROSSES, RED CAP
6 94155 KILLZY
PAUL GARDNER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
P A Gardner, T W Churstain & J W Gardner
Last start 5th of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on October 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Frankfurt with 53kg at $21. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track Bmnt 64 on October 6 over 1600m, 14 len behind Beau Factor carrying 55kg at $19. Terrific chance to return to form.
3
LEK MALONEY
White, Orange Star, Stars Sleeves, WHITE CAP,ORANGE Star Cap
7 49x48 GOLDEN SHAO
BARRY COOKE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Schooner Racing (Mgr: D Gremmo)
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at this track Bm54 on October 6 over 1100m, 6 len behind Lamoree carrying 54kg at $11. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on October 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Frankfurt with 55kg at $26. Looking elsewhere.
6
P DENTON
BLUE,RED FIVE SPOTS
8 32398 NASTY STREAK
PAUL GARDNER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
P A Gardner, J W Gardner, J S Gardner, Mrs D Gardner & Y T Valenti
At the latest run second last of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on October 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind The Girl's Boy with 55kg at $16. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track 0 - 64 on October 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind Fantasy Eagle carrying 55kg at $21. Major player.
1
MONIKA WOLANIN
Blue And White Checks, Red Armbands And Cap