Darwin   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: F

BTC Constructions Handicap 1200m

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

Only a small field with King Waldo likely to find a comfortable lead. KING WALDO (6)is still a maiden and has been doing everything but win a race. He was only bloused out late after setting the pace in a similar field last week when beaten into second place by a head. Wayne Dais steps into the irons, and maybe he can coax that little bit more out of him where it matters most. MOTIVATED MISS (3) is a handy mare resuming from a spell. She has not been overtaxed with racing and should be in for a good year. She comes to handy quickly, and can take this out. POINT LOMA (4) has been battling recently in Alice Springs and will be happy to be back on this track. He can make full use of the pole position and should pick up his first local win at short notice. KESSLER (1) resumes from a spell and might need the hit-out. Check the market. SUGGESTED PLAY: Point Loma each way.
1 9144x KESSLER
ANGELA FORSTER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A T Forster & D R Waterfall
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at this track 0 - 58 January 4 over 1300m, 4 len behind Queen In The North with 59.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at this track 0 - 58 July 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lotto Fight with 58kg at $21. Watch closely.
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P SHIERS
Red, White And Navy Blue Vertical Thirds, Navy Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
2 13925 RIBTICKLER
PETER STENNETT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
P A Stennett, D J O'Shannassy, R P Stennett & K N Grimmond
At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track Bm54 on April 12 over 1300m, 8 len behind Rhesus with 59.5kg at $18. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on March 15 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Bryce with 59kg at $21. Is not out of this.
4
SONJA LOGAN
Blue, Black Maltese Cross, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 4276x MOTIVATED MISS
JASON MANNING
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
J Manning,On Fire Racing, K Wilson, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D Reynolds, Mrs J Waters, D McIntosh, J Livingstone, Mrs A Livingstone, A Kelly, M Gasparis, M Downes, Miss L Cato, A Graham, Mrs M Lunney, Miss S Berlin, D Carey, M Weir, B Callaghan & Randell's Racing
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track 0 - 58 January 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind Whitten carrying 58.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at this track 0 - 64 November 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Polarising carrying 56.5kg at $8. Should give a great sight.
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MS V ARNOTT
Teal, White Diamond And Sleeves, Teal Diamonds, White Diamonds On Cap
4 x4255 POINT LOMA
ELLA CLARKE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss E M Clarke, J Abela, Mrs C M Gillies, D N Gillies, Mrs B F Clarke, Mrs C Minchin, Mrs K L Baker, Brittain Racing (Mgr: P L Brittain), M J Paterson, M Gurney & M Spears
Most recently ran last in a small field at Alice Springs 3yo Bm68 on April 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Snore Room carrying 57kg at $4.60. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Alice Springs 3yo Sw on March 22 over 1600m, 6 len behind The Men Went Home with 57.5kg at $8.50. Cannot be disregarded.
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J R TODD
Blue, Red Sleeves, White Horseshoe And Head Logo, Purple Cap
5 33319 MISS MOOV
CHRIS POLLARD
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
N J Dyer, R Blee & M Deacon, B Fraser, S Moo, C Hogan, L Eales, J Thornycroft, L Pyne & B Crawley
Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track Bm54 on March 7 over 1200m, 9 len behind Straya Pride with 58kg at $10. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track Mdn-Sw February 1 over 1300m defeating Go Barney Go with 57kg at $2.50. Forgive the last run; among the chances.
4
All Orange
6 x3222 KING WALDO
PHILIP COLE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs R I Cole & D R Waterfall
Going well. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 7 at this track Cl2 on April 12 over 1200m, neck behind Physical Graffiti with 52kg at $2.80. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at this track 3yo C2 Sc-Swp on March 28 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Bruno Bruno carrying 59kg at $4.80. The one they have to beat.
3
W R DAVIS
Lime Green, Royal Blue Star And Sleeves
7 05077 DANGER MAN
CHRIS POLLARD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B J Sullivan & Mrs C M Sullivan
At the latest run second last of 8 at Benalla 0 - 58 on March 22 over 1606m, slow going 6 len behind Bon Fete with 53.5kg at $21. The race before that faded in the straight ran last of 7 at Bendigo Bm64 on March 18 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Musgrave carrying 52kg at $101. Capable enough on his day and is expected to run well.
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MS HANNAH LE BLANC
All Orange