Darwin   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: F

Mindil Beach Casino Resort Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 29)   Rail: True.  

Solid tempo anticipated with King Waldo taking charge. PHYSICAL GRAFFITI (1) has been a beaten favourite in both of his starts since transferring from Sydney last year. A recent freshen-up would have done him no harm, and he can set the record straight and break through for his first local win. Follow your money. ROYAL SIGNAL (4) will be peaking third up after a last start minor placing here just over 2 weeks ago. He has had some subtle gear changes since his last run, and won't be far away. BEATIFICATION (3) has found it hard to win another race and was fourth as favourite here last time out in a similar field. Sonja Logan knows him well and is replacing an apprentice. Stick with him. KING WALDO (5) is still a maiden, and because of that, he gets in here with only 52kg to carry. Don't underestimate him. SPIRIT BEAST (2) is a lightly tried 6-year-old gelding who is having his third start for as many trainers here. He resumes from a spell and if he can find his form from earlier in his career, he can make his presence felt. Watch closely. SUGGESTED PLAY: Physical Graffiti to win.
1 78x33 PHYSICAL GRAFFITI
GARY CLARKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs S M Clarke, WTRNT Graffiti No.2 (Mgr: Miss R E Lacey), WTRNT Graffiti No.1 (Mgr: Miss BA Prince), S J Fahy, S F Slade, B C Hassett & A Rehberg
Third-up today. Not raced for 36 days. First-up 3rd of 9 at this track Bm54 on February 21 over 1000m, long-neck behind Shecanmixit with 62kg at $3.10. Second run from a spell 3rd of 8 at this track Cl2 on March 7 over 1100m, long-neck behind Two Times Twice with 60kg at $1.55. The one to beat.
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J R TODD
Blue, White Halves, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 24x9x SPIRIT BEAST
CHRIS NASH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A J Nash, Miss K Bolton & J P Weekley
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0 - 62 on December 7 over 1250m, 7 len behind Kinetic Jewel carrying 58kg at $12. When resuming last campaign 5th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Cl1 on December 6 2023 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Call Him Iggy carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Watch closely.
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A NICHOLLS
White, Blue Seams
3 2x424 BEATIFICATION
TOMMY LOGAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J Dyer, D R Wilson, C A Vears, A T Maloney, Running Bird Racing (Mgr: J E Stanley), SJ Harvey, Ms A Ambrogio, H J Howlett & Mrs V Howlett
Going well. Last start 4th of 7 at this track 0 - 58 on March 28 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Starspangledancer with 57.5kg at $3.40. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Cl2 on March 7 over 1100m, head behind Two Times Twice with 58kg at $6.50. Not far away last time. Terrific chance to return to form.
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SONJA LOGAN
Aqua, Silver Lightning Bolt, Purple Sleeves, Silver Lightning Bolt, Aqua Cap, Purple Stripes
4 47x63 ROYAL SIGNAL
JASON MANNING
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J E Manning, On Fire Racing, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D G Reynolds, D R J De Silva, P Wilson, R W Duncan & S C R Hanlon
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track Cl2 on March 7 over 1100m, 4 len behind Two Times Twice with 57.5kg at $6.50. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track 0 - 58 on March 28 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Starspangledancer carrying 57kg at $7.50. Looks ready to win.
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MS V ARNOTT
Teal, White Diamond And Sleeves, Teal Diamonds, White Diamonds On Cap
5 9x322 KING WALDO
PHILIP COLE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs R I Cole & D R Waterfall
Form hard to fault. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at this track 3yo C2 Sc-Swp on March 28 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Bruno Bruno with 59kg at $4.80. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Bruno Bruno carrying 59kg at $2.70. Sure to give backers a great sight.
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ERIN MOLLOY
Lime Green, Royal Blue Star And Sleeves
6 55x44 THREE JACKS
CHRIS POLLARD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R N Manson & Mrs J A Manson
Third-up today. Resuming 4th in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Bruno Bruno carrying 57kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at this track 3yo C2 Sc-Swp on March 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Bruno Bruno carrying 57kg at $26. Improving with racing and don't underestimate.
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MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Orange
7 x6557 VETIVER
TAYARN HALTER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
B K Parker, Mrs P M Hamill, R Hamill & Ms S Thomas
At the latest run second last of 8 at this track 3yo C2 Sc-Swp on March 28 over 1200m, 14 len behind Bruno Bruno with 59kg at $101. The run before that 5th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 21 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Vanguard Legend carrying 59kg at $61. Likely to struggle.
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P SHIERS
Fluorescent Yellow, Navy Diamonds