Alice Springs   02 May 2026
 
GOING: G

A One Mechanics Handicap 1600m

Track: Good   Clouds (Max: 30)   Rail: True.  

Rock Revolution and D'ambidex can lead the small field. ROCK REVOLUTION (2) is worth another chance. Had first run here last time when led but swallowed up late and was safely held. Senior rider goes on and small field suits. Take catching. LEVERAGED BUYOUT (1) remains the one to beat. Has won the last three, the latest open class here beating a few rivals from today. More weight but hard to fault and looks a top chance again. GRINZINGER TUNDRA (4) was fourth behind him last time and meets the winner far better at the weights. Fitter again and can improve sharply. Likewise. GARRIX (3) finished third in the same weight and also is far better off at the weights. Must include. D'AMBIDEX (5) is still a maiden but has speed and can give a sight at odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rock Revolution can atone.
1 87111 LEVERAGED BUYOUT
DICK LEECH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G J Leech, Brittain Racing (Mgr: P L Brittain) & G F McMahon
On a three run winning streak. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track 3yo SW April 18 over 1600m defeating Gallahop carrying 57.5kg at $1.80. The start before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track 3yo Bm68 April 4 over 1400m defeating Laws Wars carrying 57kg at $1.85. More weight but hard to fault and take beating again.
1
J R TODD
Fluorescent Yellow, Orange Smiley Face
2 14314 ROCK REVOLUTION
CHLOE BAXTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mosquito Creek Racing (Mgr: P M Comerford) & Miss C R Baxter
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track 0 - 70 on April 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Vanguard Legend with 57.5kg at $2.45. Before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at Darwin 0 - 70 April 2 over 1600m defeating Rossanado with 56kg at $3. Speedy galloper who will take catching.
6
J LYON
Gold, Black Stripes, Royal Blue Cap, Gold Seams and Pom Pom
3 27523 GARRIX
MRS SHEILA ARNOLD
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Minella Bloodstock, A Maloney & A Beaton
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track 3yo SW on April 18 over 1600m, 3 len behind Leveraged Buyout with 57.5kg at $4.80. The race before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Aramoso with 57kg at $2.20. Down in the weights and is among the chances.
2
D TOURNEUR
Red, White And Navy Hoops, White Collar And Cuffs, Hooped Sleeves And Cap With White Peak
4 5x144 GRINZINGER TUNDRA
KERRY PETRICK
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms K M Petrick, G M Simmons, R P McDonald, D P Kerr, Ms L K Griswood & J W Lovell
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 9 at this track 3yo SW on April 18 over 1600m, 4 len behind Leveraged Buyout carrying 57.5kg at $15. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track 3yo Bm68 on April 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Leveraged Buyout with 56.5kg at $3.50. Rates highly. Meets winner far better at the weights and capable of sharp improvement.
5
IANISH LUXIMON
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains and Black Band, Sleeves and Cap, White Pom Pom
5 0x352 D'AMBIDEX
KYM HEALY
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
K D Healy, W Wenske, Green Acres Racing (Mgr: R A Slater), K K Oakley, A K Oakley, S J Parker, J Sharrad, W J Nickolls, T J Oakley, J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis), N J Clark, Ms A H Wallace, D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham & B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey)
At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Bender Mcgee with 57kg at $21. Before that 5th of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1000m, 10 len behind Dad Bod with 57kg at $21. Still a maiden but can give a sight at odds.
3
JADE DOYLE
Light Blue, Red And White Star, White Striped Sleeves, Star Cap
6 x7x47 STAMPED
RAY VINEY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
J D Viney, Mrs H J Viney & B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey)
Third-up today. First-up second last in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on February 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Laws Wars carrying 57.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell ran last of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1000m, 13 len behind Dad Bod carrying 58.5kg at $14. Better than recent form suggests and he can improve sharply.
4
JESSIE PHILPOT
Red, Royal Blue Vee Yoke With Red, White And Royal Blue Striped Vee And Cobra, Quartered Cap