Alice Springs   13 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

Ladbrokes Red Centre Winter Series (Heat 5) 1000m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: True.  

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Only The Best. ONLY THE BEST (4) won his last start here by nearly a length just over 6 weeks ago and has been given plenty of time to get over that effort. That win broke a long win drought, and he won't find this any harder. He is up 4kg in weight, but can repeat the dose. MUSELET (7) ran a solid race for third here nearly a fortnight ago and will benefit from a 3kg claim. A good draw helps, and she can figure in the top 3 again. JAMAICAN GOLD (6) has had 3 starts on this track since joining the local Lisa Whittle stable from South Australia earlier in the year. He has the pole position this time and has each-way claims. REVOLUTION RISING (1) made some progress last prep and will be resuming from a short spell here. He is unbeaten in 2 starts here over the trip, and should not be underestimated at this level. BODMIN BOY (2) has been holding his form well since breaking through for his overdue first win 4 starts back. Stick with him on an each-way basis. SUGGESTED PLAY: Only The Best to win.
1 1253x REVOLUTION RISING
GREG CONNOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G L Connor, Miss R E Sidebottom, C Turnour, Ms M Farley, S J Jennings, P R Mules, Mrs J C Mules, B M Farley & Ms C L Smith
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at this track 0 - 58 April 5 over 1200m, a head behind Chuckamicky carrying 61kg at $8.50. Previously first up; second in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw January 5 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Down The Wicket with 57kg at $9. In the mix.
4
LEK MALONEY
Lime Green, White Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
2 21323 BODMIN BOY
RAY VINEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
J D Viney, Mrs H J Viney & I D Makey
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track 0 - 58 on June 30 over 1100m, long-neck behind Vitesse Breeze carrying 60kg at $5. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track Cl2 on May 31 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Only The Best carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. Winning chance.
2
SONJA LOGAN
Yellow, Black Chevrons, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 94817 DARCI DIVA
BARRY COOKE
7YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Ms C W Cooke & B O Cooke
Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track Bm76 on May 31 over 1400m, 14 len behind Great Buy with 55kg at $8.50. The start before that won by a nose at Tennant Creek 0 - 64 May 17 over 1450m defeating The Girl's Boy carrying 55.5kg at $16. Can atone.
7
P DENTON
White, Black Diamond Braces
4 82761 ONLY THE BEST
WILL SAVAGE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
W A Savage, Clip Clop Racing (Mgr: J Westwood) & S Anning
Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track Cl2 May 31 over 1100m defeating Bodmin Boy carrying 54kg at $2.10. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on April 6 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Lean On Me carrying 57kg at $11. Back in winning form and can measure up again.
5
STAN TSAIKOS
Green, Yellow Sash And Cap
5 x45x5 SNEAKY FREDDY
PAUL GARDNER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
P A Gardner, D R Carlyon, F Clausen, T Matheson, Mrs J Matheson, D Bowles, Miss S Wightman, Ms K Wightman, I Cini, M R Garrett, G D Arndt, M Harvey & Ms S A Acornley
Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track Cl2 on June 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Grinzinger Lass carrying 55kg at $12. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at this track 3yo Hcp on February 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Boom Smash Opera with 56.5kg at $8. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
8
DANIELLE HIRINI
White, Green Diamond Checks, Blue Sleeves And Cap
6 9x354 JAMAICAN GOLD
LISA WHITTLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G P Stewart & Mrs A E Stewart
Most recently 4th of 8 at this track 0 - 58 on June 30 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Vitesse Breeze with 56kg at $3.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track 0 - 64 on June 16 over 1100m, 8 len behind Luskin Hero carrying 54kg at $4.40. Should run well again.
1
RAYMOND VIGAR
Red, Black Braces, White Sleeves, Black Armbands, Black And White Hooped Cap
7 51463 MUSELET
PAUL GARDNER
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J S Gardner, Mrs D Gardner, P A Gardner, R S Wenske, Mrs S Wenske & J W Gardner
Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track 0 - 58 on June 30 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Arrogant Miss carrying 53kg at $14. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track 0 - 64 on June 16 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Quanapirri Bay carrying 55kg at $9.50. Nice effort last time. Finds a suitable race and is expected to be in the finish.
3
JESSICA BOOTH
Orange, White Chevrons And Sleeves, Orange Stars And Cap, White Star
8 069x7 HOT SAUCE
RAY VINEY
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
L J Harriss, Mrs S E Gibson, J D Viney & Mrs H J Viney
Second run back. First-up after 11 months second last of 8 at this track 0 - 58 on June 30 over 1100m, 8 len behind Arrogant Miss with 55kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Tuncurry Ctry Bm58 on April 18 2024 over 1305m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Cool Duke with 56.5kg at $151. Needs more time.
6
LEK MALONEY
Yellow, Black Chevrons, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap