Alice Springs   31 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Alice Springs Family Dental Handicap 1100m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: True.  

Solid tempo anticipated with Only The Best heading them off. BODMIN BOY (1) was an overdue maiden winner here when racing in this company in his penultimate start and then finished third at Tennant Creek 2 weeks ago. Dropping back from 1200m to 1100m will suit him, and he will be hard to hold out. ONLY THE BEST (2) has been freshened up since her last start here nearly 8 weeks ago. The small field will help him, and he can bounce straight back into form here. BON'S A LAD (4) will be making his local debut and is still a maiden. This field is not strong, and the market will be your best guide. SUPERIOR POWER (5) can run the odd good race, but it has been a long time between drinks for this fellow. He might need this run. JACKSET (3) will have no concerns with his fitness after having 4 starts back from a spell. He could beat a couple home in here with the right run. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bodmin Boy to win.
1 50213 BODMIN BOY
RAY VINEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
J D Viney, Mrs H J Viney & I D Makey
Going well. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Tennant Creek Cl2 on May 17 over 1200m, 8 len behind Muselet carrying 59kg at $2. The race before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at this track Cl2 May 3 over 1100m defeating Forgetaboutit carrying 56kg at $4.80. Expected to be in the finish.
5
SONJA LOGAN
Yellow, Black Chevrons, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 68276 ONLY THE BEST
WILL SAVAGE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
W A Savage, Clip Clop Racing (Mgr: J Westwood) & S Anning
Comes off a 55 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Lean On Me with 57kg at $11. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track Cl2 on March 16 over 1100m, 6 len behind Chuckamicky carrying 55.5kg at $5. Terrific chance to return to form.
1
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Green, Yellow Sash And Cap
3 x0084 JACKSET
JAMES CARROLL
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
A P Carroll
Last start 4th in a small field at Tennant Creek Cl2 on May 17 over 1200m, 9 len behind Muselet with 53kg at $14. The race before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at this track 0 - 58 on April 20 over 1100m, 12 len behind River Frost carrying 54.5kg at $61. Well placed to play a major role.
4
DAKOTA-LEE GILLETT
Purple, Black Stripes And Cap
4 7x66x BON'S A LAD
LISA WHITTLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A T Maloney, Mrs J E Waters, D G Reynolds & Ms N Rantanen Reynolds
Resumes. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw February 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Lady Potato Head carrying 59kg at $20. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw January 16 over 1000m, 6 len behind Scillato carrying 58kg at $26. Can go on to better things this campaign.
2
RAYMOND VIGAR
Red, Dark Blue And White Hoops, Sleeves And Cap
5 9279x SUPERIOR POWER
URSULA DOBBE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms U M Dobbe
Resumes after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at this track 0 - 58 March 1 over 1000m, 12 len behind Super Famous carrying 55kg at $31. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at this track 0 - 70 September 15 over 1000m, 20 len behind Garrucha with 55kg at $81. Certainly one to consider.
3
P DENTON
Brown, Red Band And Cap