ALBION PARK   07 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

CATCH THE FIRE AT SOMERSET FARMS DIVIDED OPEN PACE 1660m

Track: GOOD      

BLACKSADANCE (1) broke last start and finished 18 metres from the winner in ninth over 2138m at this track. That followed a sixth to kick off this prep. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. It doesn't get any easier, but he is good enough to take this out. TIMS A TROOPER (3) disappointed last time when sixth over 2138m at this track. Can do a lot better, so worth considering for all combinations. TURN IT UP (9) is rarely far away and maps to get the soft run from the draw. Clearly capable. BIRKIRKARA (6) is in winning form and appears the next in line.
1 56x69 BLACKSADANCE
CHANTAL TURPIN
8YO  BROWN  GELDING
J D Polson
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start then managed to finish ninth over 2138m at this track last time out. The run before 6th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track, beaten 17 m by Wisper A Secret (1:55.60) in No NR on May 17 at $8.50. This looks a nice assignment.
Fr1
P J MCMULLEN
BLUE, PURPLE BRACES, WHITE YOKE WITH PURPLE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE STARS
2 95438 DEUS EX
JACK BUTLER
9YO  BAY  GELDING
Summit Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Durnberger-Smith), S E Hunt, K A Tattoli, A J Rutherford, M C Dedini, J G J Roberts, L T Helson, G Teale, M P Ayres, P M Spice, J N Jarvis, J W Webster
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2138m at this track beaten 11 m by Leap To Fame (2:31.10) in No NR on May 31 at $71. Two runs back 3rd (Sr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 4 m by Dele Row (2:30.90) in No NR on May 24 at $17. Prefer others on this occasion.
Fr2
L T CAIN
DARK BLUE, RED DIAMONDS, HOOPED SLEEVES
3 23346 TIMS A TROOPER
GRANT DIXON
6YO  BAY  HORSE
Solid Earth Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Seymour)
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 2138m after racing wide at this track, beaten 8 m by Dele Row (2:30.90) in No NR on May 24 at $14. At the start before was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track, beaten 9 m by Wisper A Secret (1:55.60) in No NR on May 17 at $11. Rates highly and expected to bounce back.
Fr3
G W DIXON
BLACK & WHITE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES
4 35353 JIMARTEE
CRISTINA MONTE
8YO  BROWN  GELDING
R D Edgerton, L A Bennett, T M Briggs
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fifth behind Dele Row at this track over 2138m in a No NR on May 24 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Leap To Fame at this track over 2138m in a No NR on May 31 at $23. Should be in the finish again.

R C THURLOW
LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE STAR & STARRED SLEEVES WITH WHITE ARMBAND & DARK BLUE CUFFS
5 x3259 CLASSIE WASHINGTON
DAREN GARRARD
8YO  BAY  GELDING
G R Garrard, C R Essex, D J O'Halloran, J D Short, L G Short, R J Hinze, A C Carsburg, A W Moffatt, J W Ward, D Ryan
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 12 m by Leap To Fame (2:31.10) in No NR on May 31 at $71. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 10 m by Wisper A Secret (1:55.60) in No NR on May 17 at $16. Has the job ahead.
Fr4
A R GARRARD
RED, BLUE BRACES & YOKE WITH WHITE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS
6 1x151 BIRKIRKARA
JACK BUTLER
4YO  BAY  HORSE
Escobar Holding Group (Mgr: B L Caruana)
Hard to fault of late. Last start won a big 6 m win as favourite (Fr6) at this track (2:32.20) beating Sheer Artistry in B 5 No NR on May 31 at $1.60. Looks hard to beat again.
Fr5
N M DAWSON
DARK BLUE, RED DIAMONDS, HOOPED SLEEVES
7 86114 CAPTAIN HAMMERHEAD
GRANT DIXON
5YO  BAY  HORSE
D J Martello
Last start 4th (20m Fr2) over 2138m at this track beaten 10 m by Mossdale Terry (2:37.80) in No NR on May 31 at $2.15. Two runs back won by 5.5 m (Sr5) at Riverina Paceway (2:40.10) beating Sweetheart Bart in 4-5yo LR No NR GH on April 19 at $2.70. Prefer others on this occasion.

G W DIXON
NAVY BLUE WITH WHITE HAMMER, PINK SEAMS, COLLAR, WAISTBAND & CUFFS
8 67x25 SPEAK THE TRUTH
SHANNON PRICE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING
Raboki Pty Ltd (Mgr: S M Price)
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 7 m by Leap To Fame (2:31.10) in No NR on May 31 at $10. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 1.4 m by Dele Row (2:30.90) in No NR on May 24 at $10. Genuine threat on best form.

A F J SANDERSON
RED, BLACK STARS & STRIPES
9 22194 TURN IT UP
SHANE GRAHAM
10YO  BAY  GELDING
V L Rasmussen
Won three starts back at this track over 1660m No NR on May 10. Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track beaten 6 m by Leap To Fame (2:31.10) in No NR on May 31 at $51. Deserves another chance.
Sr1
S R GRAHAM
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE STAR & ARMBANDS
10 1111x CALLING BUDDY
DONNY SMITH
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING
Rolling With Rocky Pacing Syndicate (Mgr: M K Hartwig)
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 2nd (Fr3) over 1780m after racing wide at Redcliffe beaten 1.4 m by Aurora Joy (2:08.20) in NR 51 to 55 on November 7 at $15. Is fresh up, but it is hard to ignore his form from last prep.
Sr2
L L DWYER
GREEN, BLACK S & HOOPED SLEEVES