Darwin   30 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

Pick'Em On Dabble Handicap 1100m

Track: Good   Clear (Max: 28)   Rail: True.  

Plenty of pace from the outset with Tilussion and Lean On Me leading the charge. FIELD OF PRAISE (6) has been thereabouts since shifting to this area, but has not quite raced up to expectations. She was ridden off the pace here nearly 6 weeks ago and was doing her best work late, finishing sixth. She meets the right sort of field here, and with Jarrod Todd back in the saddle, she can figure in the top 3. LEAN ON ME (1) found all sorts of trouble last start, and that run is best forgotten. He is nearing his peak fitness and can bounce back and have a say in the outcome of this race. TILUSSION (5) had a torrid trip 4 wide here 11 days ago and weakened as expected, finishing well back. Her form before that was good, and from a superior gate, she is worth another chance. SIMPLY JUST (3) has yet to show anything since shifting from Victoria, but has also had no luck with his barrier draws. He cops another wide gate, but with the right run, he is capable of figuring in the finish. Include in all combinations. RIBTICKLER (7) has the winkers back on and can improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lean On Me certainly deserves another chance.
1 1x270 LEAN ON ME
KERRY PETRICK
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
R P McDonald & D Kerr
Most recently ran last of 11 at this track 0 - 62 on July 16 over 1300m, 25 len behind Mr Marrakech with 58.5kg at $11. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track F&M 0 - 62 on July 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Juice Box carrying 61kg at $5. Likely to be peaking now and can turn it around.
6
P DENTON
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
2 x7197 LADY MAGNET
PHILIP COLE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, Mrs K J Sayers-Hunt & P C Atkinson
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on July 12 over 1000m, 5 len behind Alpha Street with 59kg at $26. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at this track Bm54 on June 7 over 1100m, 10 len behind Little Ditty with 60kg at $9. Making headway. Strong contender on his best form.
5
W R DAVIS
Royal Blue, Lime Green Crocodile, Sleeves And Cap
3 17000 SIMPLY JUST
CHRIS POLLARD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R Robinson, J Dyer, S G Murray, R O Adamson & JC Coughlan
Last start second last of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on July 19 over 1100m, 10 len behind Valkur with 58kg at $11. Before that second last of 11 at this track 3yo SW on July 5 over 1600m, 26 len behind Vanguard Legend carrying 58kg at $71. Strong contender on his best form.
8
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Emerald Green, White Four Spots, Striped Sleeves, Spots Cap
4 178x9 CHERRY STEM
TAYARN HALTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
L A Schmidt, B V Clohesy, Mrs T A Clohesy, Miss L M Clohesy, Miss M L Clohesy, Miss K J Harry, Mrs M G Halter, T W Halter & Miss A Delafonteyne
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on July 12 over 1000m, 7 len behind Alpha Street with 54.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track 3yo C2 Sc-Swp on November 16 over 1100m, 7 len behind Dancer For Money carrying 57kg at $19. Looks tested on the first up effort.
1
JESSICA BOOTH
Purple, Yellow Seams, Stars On Sleeves, Yellow And Purple Stars Cap
5 84239 TILUSSION
CHLOE BAXTER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Miss C R Baxter, P J Dummett, Mrs J Brown, M T Brown, D R Sharp, Affinity Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: A M Twist), S S Berson, Mrs R Lines, Mrs H M Lines, Mrs K A Chambers, A J J Alvarez & S H Hennessy
Last start 9th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on July 19 over 1100m, 6 len behind Valkur with 57.5kg at $6. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at this track F&M 0 - 62 on July 5 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Juice Box with 57.5kg at $12. Has the ability and will give a sight.
2
J LYON
Navy Blue, White Seams Sleeves, Seams Cap
6 52326 FIELD OF PRAISE
ANGELA FORSTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms A Forster & D Waterfall
Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track Cl2 on June 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Lochlorian with 55kg at $6.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on June 7 over 1300m, head behind Peerless Lad carrying 56kg at $7.50. Expected to bounce back.
3
J R TODD
Red, White And Navy Blue Thirds, White Stars, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap
7 25585 RIBTICKLER
PETER STENNETT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
P A Stennett, D J O'Shannassy, R P Stennett & K N Grimmond
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on July 12 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Alpha Street with 57kg at $16. The race before that ran last of 8 at this track Cl2 on May 24 over 1200m, 9 len behind Tugela Falls with 54.5kg at $12. Finds a suitable race and can make amends.
4
P SHIERS
Blue, Black Maltese Cross, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 x48x6 BOOMERCONI
DICK LEECH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P L Brittain & Brittain Racing (Mgr: P L Brittain)
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on July 12 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Alpha Street carrying 55.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Alice Springs Cl2 on February 15 over 1400m, 13 len behind Cavendish with 53kg at $7. Will struggle against these.
7
STAN TSAIKOS
Fluorescent Yellow, Orange Smiley Face