Alice Springs   13 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

Rimfire Energy Handicap 1000m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: True.  

Keen battle for the lead with Incivility, Floral Code and Quanapirri Bay in advance of Arrogant Miss and Tango Stepz. QUANAPIRRI BAY (1) was a game runner-up by half a length here last time out to maintain his good form this prep. He slides down slightly in grade here, and he will be hard to hold out. TANGO STEPZ (2) is a durable veteran mare still racing in good form. She followed up her recent win with a game run for second here nearly 4 weeks ago. This is an easier assignment, and with a 3kg claim to help offset her weight rise, she can take this out. FLORAL CODE (3) was a beaten favourite here 13 days ago and gets a big swing in his draw this time. He strips fitter and can figure in the top 3, so follow your money. ARROGANT MISS (4) is another handy veteran mare who capped off her recent good form with a long overdue win. With the right run, she can win again. INCIVILITY (5) led up and fought on gamely for second here last time out over 1200m. There is a query with his record over 1000m, but he gets a chance to improve that stat here. Include in all multiples to be safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Quanapirri Bay to win.
1 0x212 QUANAPIRRI BAY
GREG CONNOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G L Connor, Miss RE Sidebottom, B M Farley, Ms M Farley, Mrs J C Mules, P R Mules & A D Doyle
Form hard to fault. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track 0 - 58 on June 30 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Arrogant Miss with 60kg at $2.60. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track 0 - 64 June 16 over 1100m defeating Tango Stepz with 55kg at $7. In form and will be hard to beat.
4
DANIELLE HIRINI
Lime Green, White Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
2 63512 TANGO STEPZ
RAY VINEY
8YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
J D Viney, Mrs H J Viney, Ms Y Starr, Mrs A Starr, A Starr & Ms C L Starr
Racing well recently. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track 0 - 64 on June 16 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Quanapirri Bay carrying 55kg at $4.80. The race before that won by 1.75 len at this track 0 - 58 May 31 over 1000m defeating River Frost carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Well placed. Going well enough to take this out.
5
JESSICA BOOTH
Yellow, Black Chevrons, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 164x8 FLORAL CODE
PAUL GARDNER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P A Gardner, Ms S A Acornley, Mrs K H Worner, Ms B N G Sewell, M C Baker, P A Dove, S R Aylett & P H O'Reilly
Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 8 at this track 0 - 58 on June 30 over 1100m, 8 len behind Vitesse Breeze carrying 59kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Townsville Bm58 on February 20 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Tioga Pass with 57.5kg at $5.50. Has ability and is in the mix.
1
P DENTON
White, Green Diamond Checks, Blue Sleeves And Cap
4 54331 ARROGANT MISS
BARRY COOKE
8YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D Morgan, R G Bell, Mrs M J Bell, Miss J J Smith, K Civitarese, W E G Pech, T J Knights, Mrs K Knights, P J Cassidy, Mrs A M Bennetts, Miss C Malloch, D Stevens & L S White
Form hard to fault. Last start won by 0.5 len at this track 0 - 58 June 30 over 1100m defeating Quanapirri Bay carrying 55.5kg at $7. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track 0 - 58 on May 31 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Tango Stepz carrying 54.5kg at $12. Rates highly on best form.
6
SONJA LOGAN
Purple, Gold Star, Stars Sleeves, Cuffs And Star Cap
5 6x482 INCIVILITY
LISA WHITTLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms L M Whittle
Most recently led but faded 2nd of 7 at this track Cl2 on June 30 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Grinzinger Lass carrying 55kg at $6. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at this track 0 - 64 on June 16 over 1100m, 10 len behind Quanapirri Bay with 55kg at $8.50. Working up to a win. One of the leading chances.
2
RAYMOND VIGAR
Red, Royal Blue Circles, Sleeves And Cap
6 356x6 BOSS SHELBY
WILL SAVAGE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
W Savage
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at this track 0 - 58 on June 30 over 1100m, 3 len behind Arrogant Miss carrying 55kg at $31. Previously second-up second last of 8 at this track Cl2 on March 2 2024 over 1100m, 7 len behind Il Don Cavallo with 54kg at $26. Find this too tough.
7
STAN TSAIKOS
Green, Yellow Sash And Cap
7 85x77 THE BIG FREEZE
CARROL HUNTER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms C A Hunter
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 7th of 9 at this track 0 - 64 on June 16 over 1100m, 9 len behind Luskin Hero with 55kg at $31. Last start ran last of 7 at this track Cl2 on June 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Grinzinger Lass with 55.5kg at $20. Capable on his day and is one of the chances.
3
LEK MALONEY
Black And Light Blue Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Light Blue Cap