Darwin   21 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

Sitzler TROBIS Handicap 1200m

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

Expecting a strong pace from the outset with plenty of speed engaged. DEBATING (1) has not missed a beat since winning fresh up here and was back in the winning grove when leading all the way to score by nearly a length here 3 weeks ago. He cops a wide gate this time but is still good enough to win again. ROYAL SIGNAL (3) was racing consistently in Victoria late last season and has carried on in the same manner since changing stables and moving to this State. Winning her first start on this course and then running second last time out. She can figure in the finish again. NY KEE (9) broke through for an overdue maiden win here last week in her first run since making the move from South Australia. She has a good draw and is expected to go on with the job now. STYLE AND GRACE (4) was well beaten 7 weeks ago in a stronger lineup and the freshen-up would have done her the world of good. She won in a similar grade to this before that and can bounce straight back into the money here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Debating to win.
1 x1221 DEBATING
ELLA CLARKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss E M Clarke, A P Murphy, J Abela, K F King, D P Goody, Mrs A Mckinstray, Mrs B F Clarke, D O'Connor, T J O'Connor, C B Goody, Miss N Snell, A Clarke & Miss B Kingsley
Useful type. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track Bm54 August 31 over 1200m defeating Kessler with 61kg at $1.40. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on August 5 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Royal Signal with 59.5kg at $4. Looks set to run well again.
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J R TODD
BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE, HORSE HEAD, RED SLEEVES, PURPLE CAP
2 32321 YAKI ISHI
NEIL DYER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
N J Dyer, G L O'Sullivan, J A Coleman, Darpuna 4 (Mgr: S Vaughan), C Newnham, SP Dignan, L Pyne, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, L Catoggio, J J Thornycroft, M C Tobin, K K Anderson, B J Fraser, M E Mccarthy, J A Binney & G W Gunton
Group 2 placegetter. Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track 0 - 58 August 31 over 1300m defeating Extreme Emotion carrying 60kg at $2.40. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track Bmnt 59 on August 5 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Bon's Pride with 57kg at $2.90. Terrific chance.
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A NICHOLLS
Green, Red Cap
3 32312 ROYAL SIGNAL
JASON MANNING
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ken King Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs A P King) & Clarkie's (Mgr: S A Welch)
Racing well. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track 0 - 64 on August 31 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Li'l Wonder with 57.5kg at $4. Before that won by 0.8 len at this track 0 - 58 August 5 over 1200m defeating Debating with 58kg at $7.50. Definite winning chance. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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MS V ARNOTT
Maroon, Lime Spot, Sleeves And Cap
4 4x318 STYLE AND GRACE
ELLA CLARKE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mr J Abela, Mr G Clarke, Brittain Racing, Mr C Reid, Mrs J Hiestand-Reid, Mrs K Baker, Mrs C Minchin, Mr M Paterson & Lucky Pocket Racing, Mr G McMahon, Mr O Kelly
Useful mare. Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track Bmnt 59 on August 5 over 1300m, 6 len behind Bon's Pride carrying 58kg at $5. The run before that won by a head at this track 0 - 62 July 20 over 1300m defeating Dummy Spit with 57kg at $6. Can do much better this time.
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AARON SWEENEY
BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOE ,HORSEHEAD ,RED SLEEVES,PURPLE CAP
5 8x453 FIELD OF PRAISE
ANGELA FORSTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms A Forster & D Waterfall
Last start 3rd in a small field at this track Cl2 on August 31 over 1000m, 4 len behind Siberian Larch carrying 57kg at $4. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track 0 - 66 on August 5 over 1100m, 4 len behind Cyclonite carrying 56.5kg at $12. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
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RED, WHITE AND NAVY BLUE THIRDS, WHITE STARS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES AND CAP
6 5x8x0 THE KID
TAYARN HALTER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
B K Parker, Mrs E H Parker, R Hamill & Mrs P M Hamill
Having second run back today. Freshened for 49 days. Last start second last of 12 at this track 4&5yo Cl2 on August 3 over 1100m, 11 len behind Hadrian's Wall carrying 58.5kg at $51. At only start last preparation second last of 9 at this track Cl2 on April 25 2023 over 1300m, 9 len behind New Enterprise with 57.5kg at $19. Can't recommend.
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Fluorescent Yellow, Navy FIVE Diamonds
7 13585 CALL IT A LOAN
CHRIS POLLARD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S G Murray & B K Willison
Returns from a 47-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on August 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Royal Signal with 57.5kg at $41. Before that 8th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on July 27 over 1200m, 8 len behind Lotto Fight with 58.5kg at $26. Has ability and can turn things around.
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LEK MALONEY
ORANGE
8 x0x42 HEADLINE STORY
CHRIS POLLARD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P L Brittain, Brittain Racing (Mgr: P L Brittain) & G F McMahon
Third-up today. Resuming in a small field at Kununurra Rtg 51+ on August 24 over 1350m, 10 len behind The Stifmeister carrying 55kg at $19. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Kununurra Rtg 60+ on August 31 over 1200m, neck behind Throw At Da Stumps with 57kg at $19. Can figure in the finish.
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SONJA LOGAN
YELLOW, WHITE SPOT WITH RED WINKING CHILLI,  YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHILLIES
9 20281 NY KEE
PHILIP COLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, P M Cole, K Dubberley, Ms S Dubberley & D Brownlee
Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track Mdn-Sw September 14 over 1200m defeating Hotim English with 54kg at $3.50. The start before that 8th of 13 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 31 over 1050m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Astromancer with 55.5kg at $4. Fitter and is among the winning hopes.
2
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Gold, Black Marlin, Maroon Sleeves, Gold And Maroon Quartered Cap
10 x0696 ZOU ZOU ZOEIA
TAYARN HALTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
C E R Searle
Last start ran last in a small field at this track 0 - 58 on August 31 over 1300m, 40 len behind Yaki Ishi with 55kg at $61. The race before that second last of 10 at this track 3yo Bm68 on July 27 over 1200m, 16 len behind Beyond Ready with 55kg at $81. Happy to risk.
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CERISE, YELLOW STRIPED SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
11 x880x HEROIC SPIRIT
TOMMY LOGAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms T P Pope, D G Wyatt, D J Pope, Mrs M R Pope & MS Secrett
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at this track 0 - 66 July 13 over 1300m, 12 len behind Shakattak with 55kg at $101. Previously first up; second last of 9 at this track Bm54 June 8 over 1100m, 10 len behind Shecanmixit with 55kg at $51. Cannot enthuse.
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SONJA LOGAN
Red, White Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves And Cap