Darwin   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: F

Silks Darwin Cup Packages On Sale Now Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 29)   Rail: True.  

Star Magnum and Mr Cashman can pave the way. SIAKAM (2) recorded win number 10 on this track 15 days ago over 1100m, and he is just as sharp over 1200m. He is back into open-class and with only half a kilo more to carry, he can win again. CANTON KID (5) is another consistent gelding when fit, and he will be peaking third up from a spell. He rises in class but drops 5kg in weight. Stick with him. PINK PANTHER (3) is resuming from a spell at a trip short of his best. He comes to hand quickly, and Jarrod Todd had chosen to partner him ahead of his 2 stablemates. Watch for him late, and he can have the last say. STAR MAGNUM (1) will be at his peak fitness after having 3 runs back from a spell. He has the pace to lead this field, and will take some pegging back. BON'S YOUR BACK (6) and MR CASHMAN (4) are both capable of top 3 finishes. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pink Panther each-way.
1 1x644 STAR MAGNUM
PHILIP COLE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, Miss J I Porter, Ms K Fisher, Miss K M Eishold, M R Neumann, P M Cole & Miss L L Beck
Useful type. Last start in a small field at this track Bm76 on March 28 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Siakam with 60.5kg at $6. The run before that 4th in a small field at this track Bm76 on February 1 over 1200m, 11 len behind Crazy Brave carrying 59.5kg at $7. Definite winning chance. Sure to be thereabouts.
6
W R DAVIS
Blue, Red N, Blue Sleeves, Red Halves, Red Cap, Blue Lightning Bolt
2 23661 SIAKAM
GARY CLARKE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A E Kingshott, J A Kingshott, R P King, R T Archibald, K R S Yates, J G Scobie, P M Chalmers, Dr I G Balson, S Yates, S R Hine, M Hawthorne, P G Tonks, C Kolotelo, J P P Brown, F D Magee, L Marriott, Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), D O'brien & J P Smith
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track Bm76 March 28 over 1100m defeating Rising Sphere with 58kg at $6. Before that ran last in a small field at this track Bmnt 73 on January 25 over 1300m, 6 len behind Funnyifitwon carrying 59.5kg at $16. Rates highly on best form.
5
SONJA LOGAN
Turquoise, White Band, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
3 22x4x PINK PANTHER
GARY CLARKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs S M Cleary, Square Metres (Mgr: J Hillary), G R Bond, C Fitzgerald, Ms B K M McNulty & K A Seckold
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 4th of 7 at this track 0 - 76 on February 7 over 1100m, 7 len behind Field Of Flutes carrying 60kg at $7.50. Won previous preparation first up won by a head at this track 0 - 64 June 15 over 1100m defeating Emerald Court with 60.5kg at $12. Likely to play a major role.
3
J R TODD
Lime Green, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple And White Quartered Cap
4 21255 MR CASHMAN
GARY CLARKE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs S M Clarke, B J Binns, Mrs B F Clarke, A C Maher, Mrs J K Palmer, J R Beetson, Mrs J Brown, M T Brown, M Calkin, R J Longuet, Mrs W J Longuet, Mrs N Calkin, P W O'Toole, S Hazelman & S Bolton
Most recently ran last in a small field at this track Bm76 on March 28 over 1100m, 6 len behind Siakam with 56kg at $5.50. Before that in a small field at this track Bmnt 73 on February 21 over 1200m, 13 len behind Forms Of Fear carrying 59kg at $5.50. Has to be respected.
1
AARON SWEENEY
Blue, White Halves, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 32x42 CANTON KID
TAYARN HALTER
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
S L Sims, K Baillie, Mrs S McKenna, L Bell, D A Gebert, W D Roach, S D Thomason & C Pearce
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 4th of 7 at this track 0 - 70 on March 15 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Mr Have A Chat with 60.5kg at $8. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track 0 - 70 on March 28 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Brazen Bon carrying 60kg at $4. Racing well. Winning chance.
2
P SHIERS
Black, Purple Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 654x3 BON'S YOUR BACK
CHRIS POLLARD
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J Dyer, Big Players (Mgr: S Caruana) & A Gillett
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at this track 0 - 70 on March 28 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Brazen Bon with 57.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on October 9 over 1210m, 1.1 len behind Great Gust with 61kg at $19. Sure to be fitter and expected to go on with it.
4
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Black, Green Stars, Striped Sleeves, Black Cap