Darwin   10 May 2025
 
GOING: G

bet365 Handicap 1200m

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

Expecting a strong tempo over this journey. BON'S YOUR BACK (3) was a handy gelding when trained in Victoria and did not take long to win his first local race third up here 3 weeks ago. He slides down in class, and though he is up in weight, he can win again. BEYOND READY (2) has been thereabouts in 3 starts at Alice Springs and was fourth in her last run 7 weeks ago. He has the pole position and has top 3 claims in this. AMERICAN JAZZ (5) made the most of it when finding an early lead here just over 2 weeks ago and took them all the way to score by over 4 lengths. He is rising back up in class, but with 4.5kg less to carry, he can win again. STRAYA PRIDE (4) made it 2 wins from 3 local starts here 3 weeks ago when clinging on to a nose win. He can settle off the pace with a strong tempo early on, and can have the last say again. MR CASHMAN (1) had an excuse when finishing fourth here 4 weeks ago. He does have some tying up issues, but on his day, he can take out a race like this. SUGGESTED PLAY: American Jazz each way.
1 12554 MR CASHMAN
GARY CLARKE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs S M Clarke, B J Binns, Mrs B F Clarke, A C Maher, Mrs J K Palmer, J R Beetson, Mrs J Brown, M T Brown, M Calkin, R J Longuet, Mrs W J Longuet, Mrs N Calkin, P W O'Toole, S Hazelman & S Bolton
Last start 4th in a small field at this track Hcp on April 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Canton Kid carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track Bm76 on March 28 over 1100m, 6 len behind Siakam carrying 56kg at $5.50. Looking to include.
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A NICHOLLS
Blue, White Halves, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 1x524 BEYOND READY
KEVIN LAMPRECHT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs R W Lamprecht & Mr G P Aldam
Going well. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at Alice Springs 0 - 70 on March 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Zourata with 59kg at $5.50. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Alice Springs 0 - 70 on March 8 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Delago Lad carrying 59kg at $6.50. Should be at his top now and is capable of taking this out.
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MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Yellow, Red Crossed Sashes And Crosses, Red Cap
3 4x331 BON'S YOUR BACK
CHRIS POLLARD
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs J Dyer, Big Players (Mgr: S Caruana) & A Gillett
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at this track Bm76 April 19 over 1300m defeating Siakam carrying 54kg at $2.80. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track Hcp on April 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Canton Kid with 54kg at $2.90. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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P SHIERS
Black, Green Stars, Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
4 5x151 STRAYA PRIDE
GARY CLARKE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S M Clarke, L A Warner, Jalana (Mgr: D Gremmo), Mrs J Abela, J A Abela, P Rice & Mrs T Rice
Last start won by a nose at this track 0 - 64 April 19 over 1200m defeating Devils Delight carrying 59.5kg at $5. The start before that in a small field at this track 0 - 70 on March 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Brazen Bon carrying 57.5kg at $7. Bold showing expected.
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AARON SWEENEY
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross And Cap
5 26721 AMERICAN JAZZ
GARY CLARKE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
A E Kingshott, Mrs S M Clarke, J A Kingshott, L Marriott, G G Patching, B J Walsh, D O'Brien, P M Chalmers, S Yates, R P King, Dr I G Balson, K R S Yates, J P Smith, S W Dando, F D Magee, W T Mullane, C Tucker, J P P Brown, Stand Aside Racing (Mgr: S Duffy) & Ahec Racing No.1 (Mgr: S R Hine)
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at this track Bm54 April 25 over 1200m defeating Global Wonder carrying 61.5kg at $3.30. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track Bm54 on April 12 over 1300m, 2 len behind Rhesus carrying 61kg at $5. Going well and may go on with it now.
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J R TODD
Turquoise, White Band, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 x748x MERSEYSIDE
PHILIP COLE
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, M R Neumann & P M Cole
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Bedourie Bm55 September 14 over 1200m, 14 len behind Dreyfus carrying 61.5kg at $2.30. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Katherine 0 - 70 August 17 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Storm The Fortress carrying 54kg at $12. Expect a forward showing.
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W R DAVIS
Lime Green, Royal Blue Star And Sleeves