Darwin 13 Jun 2026
GOING: G
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Book DTC Gala Ball Handicap 1200m Track: Good Rain (Max: 29) Rail: True. |
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Strong tempo assured from Rivers Of Babylon and Starspangledancer leading the charge. TIPSY TORONADO (6) was well off her best over further last time in Alice but is back in the top end and did win only try over this course and distance. Gets a chance to atone. STANDARD STREET (4) was disappointing two back in tougher class at Alice Springs then ran on hard to score there last time. Back in form and looks a great chance to win again. MODS (1) is a former Alice Springs-trained galloper who made good ground to place here for the new yard at first try. Looks hard to beat again. RIVERS OF BABYLON (3) is still a maiden but overdue and will take catching. ROMANTIC LOVE (2) rates highly on best figures in NSW and can run well first try this area. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tipsy Toronado can atone.
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| 1 | 17543 |
MODS
TOMMY LOGAN 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG A R Perdon, Miss SL Perdon, Ms T M Cross, B Perdon & Miss M Perdon Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Bm54 on June 6 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Dynamic Theory with 59.5kg at $5.50. Before that 4th of 8 at Alice Springs 0 - 62 on May 2 over 1000m, 3 len behind Suits with 59.5kg at $6. Placed first try here for the new yard and looks hard to beat this time. |
3 DAKOTA-LEE GILLETT |
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| 2 | 730x6 |
ROMANTIC LOVE
TERRY GILLETT 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG G A Orbell, Mrs A Orbell, K R Orbell, Mrs S L Orbell, Mrs C Richardson, J M Richardson, J Sykes, T B Mckeon & R B Grynberg Second-up. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 12 at Narromine Ctry Bm58 on April 26 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Turbulent with 59.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Warren Cl1 on July 15 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Winning Emotions carrying 61kg at $4.20. Rates highly and can run well first try this area. |
5 STAN TSAIKOS |
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| 3 | 5x222 |
RIVERS OF BABYLON
RHONDA COLE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs R I Cole, Miss J A Guest, Ms K O'Dea, Ms A Rice, BJ Thomsen, Ms K Pike, Ms T L Reichstein, Sweet Boys Racing (Mgr: R I Sweet) & Mrs NA Holt Racing well recently. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at this track 3yo Bm64 on June 6 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Laws Wars carrying 55kg at $7. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track Bmnt on May 23 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Merimbula carrying 57kg at $3.30. Definite winning chance. Still a maiden but overdue and will take catching. |
4 W R DAVIS |
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| 4 | 27471 |
STANDARD STREET
KERRY PETRICK 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 58.0KG Ms K M Petrick, G M Simmons, J L Meyer, S Pannell, J W Lovell, R P Coburn, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D J Malady, S Matthias & N Frangoulis Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Alice Springs Cl2 May 30 over 1100m defeating Bon's A Lad with 53.5kg at $26. The race before that second last of 8 at Alice Springs 3yo Bm68 on May 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Voronya with 54.5kg at $21. Back in form and looks a great chance to win again. |
6 LEK MALONEY |
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| 5 | 41x77 |
STARSPANGLEDANCER
GARY CLARKE 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Mrs S M Clarke, Ms J M Djerrkura, C Lambley, T White, S Carter, S Ganesan, D Lynch, P L Kelly & Miss C M Fitzgerald Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 50 days. First-up ran last of 7 at this track 0 - 64 on April 10 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Polarising carrying 55kg at $5.50. Last start sat on the pace before fading second last of 8 at this track 0 - 58 on April 24 over 1100m, 11 len behind Viaconi with 56.5kg at $4.40. Can give a sight off the inside. |
1 J R TODD |
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| 6 | 54839 |
TIPSY TORONADO
PAUL SHIERS 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Rhino Racing (Mgr: B W Garske) & Mrs L J Shiers Last start second last of 10 at Alice Springs Bm54 on May 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dolce D'amour with 54kg at $5.50. Before that 3rd of 10 at Alice Springs F&M 0 - 76 on May 4 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Lucky Fortuna with 54kg at $31. Sure to prove hard to beat back to the sharper trip. |
2 P SHIERS |
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