Darwin 23 Aug 2025
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Become A DTC Member Handicap 1200m Track: AW Clouds (Max: 30) Rail: True. |
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Genuine tempo with Buades leading the way. PHYSICAL GRAFFITI (3) had an excuse for a modest run here 5 weeks ago and has been given time to recover. He resumes with some gear changes, and despite a wide gate, he can bounce back into form at this level. VILLA ROYALE (5) was a very consistent maiden in Victoria before moving to the top local Gary Clarke stable, who produced him to win his maiden fresh up at his first local start here 3 weeks ago. He had plenty more to offer that day when scoring by over 2 lengths, and he can repeat the dose. POLARISING (4) only packed up late after racing on the pace here over 1300m nearly 3 weeks ago. He is better placed over 1200m, and with Sonja Logan back in the saddle, he is worth another chance. RISING FIRE (1) is a very consistent gelding who seldom misses a cheque on this circuit when fit. He was a last-start winner over a similar field here last time out, and an extra 3.5kg should not stop him from producing another big run. BUADES (2) is heading the right way with his form. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Physical Graffiti is capable of taking this out, also box up 1,2,4,5.
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| 1 | 9x291 |
RISING FIRE
CHLOE BAXTER 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG Ms R F Adams, D S Smith, M Anthony, Ms N Bella, Mrs J Toohey, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, Lucky Pocket Racing (Mgr: M B Bramley) & Miss C R Baxter Most recently won by 2.75 len at this track 0 - 62 August 4 over 1300m defeating Rhesus with 58.5kg at $12. Before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on August 2 over 1300m, 9 len behind Kessler carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Bold showing expected. |
2 J LYON |
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| 2 | 3x542 |
BUADES
PHILIP COLE 4YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG Mrs R I Cole, C Forrest, D R Waterfall, J Kelsh, J C Maurilli-Pullin, J Radford, Ms J L Neumann, M R Neumann, Ms N M Gibson, Miss P A Cole, R Neill, S P Jenik, S M Kelsh, T F P Niall & T D Bloxsom Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track 4&5yo Cl2-Swp on August 2 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Buckleup Buddy carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track 3yo Bm68 on July 26 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Miami Baby with 57.5kg at $14. Solid top-three hope. |
3 JESSICA BOOTH |
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| 3 | 31586 |
PHYSICAL GRAFFITI
GARY CLARKE 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs S M Clarke, WTRNT Graffiti No.2 (Mgr: Miss R E Lacey), WTRNT Graffiti No.1 (Mgr: Miss BA Prince), S J Fahy, S F Slade, B C Hassett & A Rehberg Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at this track 0 - 62 on July 19 over 1300m, 12 len behind Kessler carrying 60.5kg at $7. The start before that got back early 8th of 12 at this track Cl2 on June 21 over 1200m, 10 len behind Lochlorian with 58.5kg at $7. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
8 J R TODD |
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| 4 | x7560 |
POLARISING
TOMMY LOGAN 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG T J Logan, Mrs S Esposito, D Esposito, Mrs L M Logan, B J Higgins, A T Maloney, TD Penhall, T Kelly, J Dyer, Australian Racing Tour Darwin (Mgr: J E Mcgauran), B J Binns & Ms K White Most recently couldn't go on with it; second last of 11 at this track 0 - 62 on August 4 over 1300m, 12 len behind Rising Fire with 58kg at $7.50. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track Hcp on July 26 over 1100m, 5 len behind Pharoah Magic carrying 54kg at $26. One of the better chances. |
6 SONJA LOGAN |
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| 5 | 222x1 |
VILLA ROYALE
GARY CLARKE 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG J Dyer, B M Dyer, A Rehberg, S J Ferraro, M Risely, J Baldi, G Redmond, P Tsorbaris & W R Potter Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at this track Mdn-Sw August 2 over 1200m defeating Go Barney Go with 55.5kg at $1.85. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1108m, 4.5 len behind Natural Laws carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Strips fitter and is among the better hopes. |
4 A NICHOLLS |
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| 6 | 0x669 |
NY KEE
PHILIP COLE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs R I Cole, P M Cole, K Dubberley, Ms S Dubberley & D Brownlee Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on August 4 over 1200m, 10 len behind Tilussion carrying 57.5kg at $101. Before that 6th of 10 at this track F&M 0 - 70 on July 16 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Hell Fire Miss carrying 54kg at $41. Might find this a bit too tough. |
7 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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| 7 | 698x2 |
FULL DAMAGE
CHRIS POLLARD 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG C G Pollard Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on June 28 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Mr Jones with 55.5kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at this track Cl2 on November 5 over 1100m, 12 len behind Tricky Mikki with 56.5kg at $26. Fitter but facing a tougher assignment and others rate better. |
1 KRISTO SARDELIC |
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| 8 | 6x787 |
ROC DE RUSSIAN
CHRIS POLLARD 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C G Pollard Most recently 7th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on August 2 over 1300m, 7 len behind Kessler with 55kg at $101. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track 0 - 62 on July 12 over 1600m, 9 len behind Unquestionably with 55kg at $81. Tested again. |
8 DAKOTA-LEE GILLETT |
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| 9 | 55675 |
WORLD AFFAIRS
PETER STENNETT 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J W Stennett, M Morton, P A Stennett, L Shepherd, R Stennett & O Field Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track Cl2 on July 16 over 1600m, 8 len behind Groundrush with 55kg at $17. Before that 7th of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on June 14 over 1600m, 9 len behind Desert Mist carrying 55kg at $18. Will need to do a lot more. |
5 STAN TSAIKOS |
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