Darwin 12 Jul 2025
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AFA Insurance Brokers Handicap 1200m Track: Good Clouds (Max: 29) Rail: True. |
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Cracking tempo with Bon's Your Back and Cripps Tonite leading the way.
BRAZEN BON (5) won 4 of his 5 starts here last prep after making the move from Victoria, and he will be even stronger in this campaign. He comes to hand quickly and is the one to beat fresh up. POMPEII EMPIRE (9) was doing his best work late when resuming here last week over 1100m. The extra 100m is key this time, and he usually improves with racing. He is expected to finish a lot closer this time. BON'S YOUR BACK (2) has not missed a cheque in 7 starts here, including a couple of wins. He will find this easier than his last couple of starts, and with the aid of a 3kg claim offsetting his weight rise, he can take this out. VINNIE'S SPIRIT (8) was n good form at Alice Springs earlier in the year and will be making his track debut here. He benefits from a 1.5kg claim and he is worth including in all combinations. LUMBER PUNK (3) won fresh up here 2 weeks ago over 1000m and gets to remain in the same grade. He is usually better second up, and there is no reason why he can't win again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Brazen Bon to win.
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BOLDINHO
GARY CLARKE 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs S M Clarke, K F King, Parap Boys (Mgr: A D S Fleming), B T Cunningham, T J Gladwin & Mrs M T Gladwin Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm85 April 5 over 1500m, soft track; 7 len behind Mississippi Prince with 56kg at $11. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Kyneton Bm78 November 6 over 1203m, 3.5 len behind Zou Sensation with 60.5kg at $7. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. |
6 A NICHOLLS |
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BON'S YOUR BACK
CHRIS POLLARD 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Mrs J Dyer, Big Players (Mgr: S Caruana) & A Gillett Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track Hcp on June 28 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Cinque Torri with 54.5kg at $4. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track Hcp on June 14 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Cinque Torri with 54kg at $2.20. Worth following up. |
7 JESSICA BOOTH |
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LUMBER PUNK
GARY CLARKE 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG J S McShanag, K W McShanag, Ms K E Turnbull, Mrs A M McShanag, B W Garske, J H Osborne, Mrs B Osborne, J A Adams & Mrs S M Clarke Second-up. First-up after three months won by 0.5 len at this track 0 - 76 June 28 over 1000m defeating Bahama Bay with 59.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Morphettville 0-68 on February 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Bakeel carrying 57.5kg at $61. Can play a big role again. |
11 J R TODD |
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SEGUSO
GARY CLARKE 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs S M Clarke, Lucky Pocket Racing (Mgr: M B Bramley), A E Kingshott, S R Hine, R P King, J G Scobie, D O'Brien, J Dyer, C W J Jervis, B C Wright, R Norton, Ms J D Hiestand-Reid, C S Reid, S J Hyland, F D Magee & M J Paterson Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 8 at this track Bm76 on June 7 over 1100m, 7 len behind Rising Sphere carrying 58kg at $15. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track Hcp on June 28 over 1300m, 1.1 len behind Great Buy carrying 54kg at $8.50. May need one more. |
10 J LYON |
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BRAZEN BON
JASON MANNING 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J E Manning, On Fire Racing , S R Aylett, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, M G Turner, K P Wilson, B A Joyce, D C Mellor, P A Carlton, Ms M Freeman, J Horder, G Patterson, M Gasparis, Mrs P Smith, M Crevatin, Mrs J A Walker, Mrs M E Downes, Mrs C West, Mrs C Miezis & B Slevin Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by 0.5 len this track 0 - 70 March 28 over 1200m defeating Canton Kid with 60kg at $1.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.3 len this track Cl2 December 14 over 1100m defeating Forms Of Fear with 57kg at $6. See how he returns. |
9 MS V ARNOTT |
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CONVINCEBILITY
TAYARN HALTER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L A Schmidt, B V Clohesy, Mrs T A Clohesy, Ms L M Clohesy, Miss M Clohesy, F Fitzgibbon, Mrs G Fitzgibbon, B J Fitzpatrick, B Kaczynski, Ms K J Harry, Mrs J T Harry, M T Brown, Mrs J Brown, R McDougall, G J Browder, W Beaumont, R Beaumont, D R Archer, S Archer & R Elcoate Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 7 at this track Hcp on June 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Cinque Torri with 55kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at this track Hcp on June 28 over 1300m, 10 len behind Cinque Torri with 54kg at $10. Struggling and looking to others. |
3 RAYMOND VIGAR |
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DAMO DAYZ
PAUL SHIERS 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs L J Shiers, B W Garske, D Heal, Ms J Hobbs, Mrs L H Hall, D W Nelson, A N Schuman, Mrs L A De Bomford-Scott, M J McIntosh, A Reeve, D N Joyce, L J Battista, Ms T M Lewis, W J Sutton & W J Murray Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track Bm76 on June 7 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Rising Sphere with 57kg at $7. The run before that 11th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on April 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Floozie carrying 61kg at $26. Terrific chance in a suitable contest. |
5 P SHIERS |
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VINNIE'S SPIRIT
TERRY GILLETT 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T Gillett & A D McClure Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Alice Springs Bm76 April 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Mathematics carrying 56.5kg at $6. First up last campaign second in a small field at Alice Springs Bm76 December 21 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Brat carrying 55.5kg at $2.90. Great chance. |
8 DAKOTA-LEE GILLETT |
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POMPEII EMPIRE
KYM HEALY 5YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG K D Healy, H W C Crooks, D F Messenger, G D Dare, J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis), B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey), T J Oakley, J Sharrad, A K Oakley, W J Nickolls, K K Oakley & S J Parker Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track 0 - 70 on July 5 over 1100m, 4 len behind Hello World with 61kg at $7.50. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Morphettville 0-68 on February 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bakeel with 60kg at $31. Faces tough test. |
1 JADE HAMPSON |
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BAHAMA BAY
KERRY PETRICK 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG C Reid, Ms J D Hiestand-Reid, Ahec Racing No.1 (Mgr: S R Hine), D O'Brien, P M Ritchie, R Norton, Ms K M Petrick, G M Simmons, D P Kerr, R P McDonald, J A W Robb & Mrs S L Sheldon Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd in a small field at this track 0 - 76 on June 28 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Lumber Punk carrying 56kg at $4. Previously second-up won by a nose at Moe Bm58 December 6 over 1200m defeating Shyleah with 60.5kg at $4.50. Genuine galloper and is one of the better hopes. |
4 P DENTON |
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CRIPPS TONITE
PHILIP COLE 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs R Cole & M Neumann Second-up. First-up after two months second last in a small field at this track 0 - 76 on June 28 over 1000m, 15 len behind Lumber Punk with 57kg at $13. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Wyong Prov Bm68 on April 17 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Shall Be with 59kg at $15. Not keen. |
2 W R DAVIS |
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