Darwin   02 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

Victoria Village Katherine Handicap 1200m

Track: Good   Clouds (Max: 29)   Rail: True.  

Slick tempo with American Jazz to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. AMERICAN JAZZ (5) had to work hard to find the front here 3 weeks ago and weakened in the run home. He also lost one of his shoes that day, which would have also done him no favours. He is unbeaten in 2 starts here over the shorter trip of 1200m, and from a slightly superior gate, he can bounce straight back into the money. On top. MR MARRAKECH (6) has come of age since joining the Gary Clarke stable and will be chasing a hat-trick of wins after leading all the way to win here 17 days ago by well over 3 lengths. He takes another step up in class, but carries the same weight, and will go close to getting the job done again. HELL FIRE MISS (8) won here by a nose over 1300m last start in BM70 company and slides down in class here. She is up 2kg in weight, but that should not prevent her from figuring in the top 3 here as well. AICHI ICON (1) did not do much in a couple of starts for new trainer Neil Dyer at Alice Springs but is much better than that. Stick with him. SUGGESTED PLAY: American Jazz can get back into the winner's circle here.
1 5x96x AICHI ICON
NEIL DYER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
N J Dyer, S P Dignan, N Heathcote, D W Kendall, J Coleman, J Thornycroft, A Julius & G O'Sullivan
Resuming today after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Alice Springs 0 - 70 March 22 over 1600m, 19 len behind Better Not Fuss carrying 60kg at $15. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Alice Springs Hcp March 16 over 1100m, 14 len behind O'Tycoon with 53kg at $51. Best form gives him a decent chance.
4
SAIRYN FAWKE
Blue, DCOH Logo, Red Sleeves, White Cap
2 1x706 CANTON KID
TAYARN HALTER
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
S L Sims, K Baillie, Mrs S McKenna, D A Gebert, W D Roach, C Pearce, L A Schmidt & Miss C R Baxter
Last start ran last in a small field at this track 0 - 70 on July 19 over 1100m, 17 len behind Pharoah Magic with 60kg at $16. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track 0 - 70 on July 5 over 1100m, 14 len behind Hello World carrying 61kg at $18. Must lift.
8
P SHIERS
Black, Purple Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 3x187 LIMITED RISK
KYM HEALY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
K D Healy, S L Sutton, B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey) & Miss C Hatherell
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at this track Wfa on July 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind Lumber Punk with 58.5kg at $15. Before that faded in the straight 8th of 10 at this track 0 - 76 on July 5 over 1300m, 12 len behind Tannenburg carrying 57kg at $2.90. Worth forgiving and can turn things around.
2
JADE HAMPSON
Soft Pink With Gecko Motif, Soft Pink Sleeves With Black And White Spots, Soft Pink With Gecko Cap
4 57x64 ORION THE HUNTER
JASON MANNING
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
NM Meade, J E Manning, Ms JH Harwood, AC Cameron, DM Neal, S R Neal, Mrs SM Meade, Mrs GB Bramwell, DB Bramwell, TM Meade & Mrs SM Meade
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 11 at this track 0 - 70 on July 5 over 1100m, 3 len behind Hello World carrying 59.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at this track 0 - 66 on July 16 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Devils Delight with 61kg at $6.50. Capable of sharp improvement.
3
MS V ARNOTT
Teal, White Diamond And Sleeves, Teal Diamonds, White Diamonds On Cap
5 21136 AMERICAN JAZZ
GARY CLARKE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
A E Kingshott, Mrs S M Clarke, J A Kingshott, L Marriott, G G Patching, B J Walsh, D O'Brien, P M Chalmers, S Yates, R P King, Dr I G Balson, K R S Yates, J P Smith, S W Dando, F D Magee, W T Mullane, C Tucker, J P P Brown, Stand Aside Racing (Mgr: S Duffy) & Ahec Racing No.1 (Mgr: S R Hine)
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track 0 - 66 on July 12 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind The Final Word with 60.5kg at $3.50. The run before that 3rd of 7 at this track 0 - 70 on June 14 over 1300m, 0.7 len behind Beyond Ready with 58.5kg at $2.80. Has ability and can turn things around.
7
J R TODD
Turquoise, White Band, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 x3411 MR MARRAKECH
GARY CLARKE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
W J Dalziel, Mrs S M Clarke, S D Alexander, J A Binney, C A Newham, B J McCallum, C T Harris, Mrs S E Clark & Dr K T Boland
At the latest run favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track 0 - 62 July 16 over 1300m defeating Dummy Spit carrying 59.5kg at $1.95. Before that favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track 0 - 58 June 14 over 1200m defeating Royal Signal carrying 59.5kg at $2.45. Looks tested this time.
6
A NICHOLLS
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
7 x2472 TELLEZ
KERRY PETRICK
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms K M Petrick, G M Simmons, J W Lovell, D P Kerr, R P McDonald, S Parnell, J Robb, J Leithhead, D A Loy, Ms C Need, J Doherty, J D Clisby & S R Sills
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track Bm76 on July 19 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Bon's Pride carrying 54kg at $6. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track 0 - 66 on July 16 over 1100m, 7 len behind Devils Delight with 59kg at $4.60. Comes into this off a solid second over 1200m at this track last time but further improvement is required if he is to be competitive.
1
P DENTON
Light Blue, Yellow Diamond Sash, Quartered Cap, Blue Peak.
8 13x31 HELL FIRE MISS
CHLOE BAXTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms R F Adams, T Kelly, Mad Punters Bar (Mgr: M J Murray) & Miss C R Baxter
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track 0 - 62 on June 28 over 1100m, 6 len behind Wild Beau carrying 58kg at $15. Second-up won by a nose at this track F&M 0 - 70 July 16 over 1300m defeating Juice Box carrying 56kg at $6.50. Rates highly and is ready to peak.
5
J LYON
Navy Blue, White Seams Sleeves, Seams Cap