Darwin   04 Oct 2025
 
GOING:

Sportsbet Handicap 1100m

Track: AW   Clouds (Max: 33)   Rail: True.  

Strong tempo assured with Pharoah Magic, Flying Annie and Oakland Raider rolling to the front. The leading barn has four of the six runners and holds all the aces. BOLDINHO (1) was in a different class last time, sitting just off the speed before letting down impressively for a 2.25L win this trip backed off the map. Won an Open by even further and Todd stays aboard. Carries plenty of weight again but the hat-trick beckons. FIELD OF FLUTES (2) scored two back then sat on the pace last time 2.25L away in second behind the above. Gives himself every chance and can threaten again. SUNZOU (5) brings back-to-back wins at 70 level. The speedy galloper has been kept on the fresh side and keeps improving. Well-bred and the 4kg weight drop brings him into it. FLYING ANNIE (3) resumes for Clark and goes fresh. Good enough and the betting will be key. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hard to go past Boldinho.
1 15211 BOLDINHO
GARY CLARKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs S M Clarke, K F King, Parap Boys (Mgr: A D S Fleming), B T Cunningham, T J Gladwin & Mrs M T Gladwin
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at this track Bm76 September 20 over 1100m defeating Field Of Flutes with 62kg at $1.50. Before that favourite; won by 6 len at this track Hcp September 6 over 1200m defeating Devils Delight with 57.5kg at $1.70. Well placed. Key runner and and can go on with it.
5
J R TODD
Blue, White Halves, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 77012 FIELD OF FLUTES
GARY CLARKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S M Clarke, Schooner Racing (Mgr: D Gremmo), J Dyer & G J Koehne
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track Bm76 on September 20 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Boldinho carrying 60kg at $7. The start before that won by a head at this track Bm76 August 23 over 1000m defeating Boldinho carrying 55kg at $18. Winning claims.
4
A NICHOLLS
Blue, White Halves, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 1163x FLYING ANNIE
GARY CLARKE
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs S M Clarke, M J Paterson, C S Reid, P W Walsh, Mrs J D Walsh, B J Hazelman, N T Smith & S M Dorgan
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track Palmerston August 2 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Early Crow with 54kg at $31. First up last campaign third of 9 at Alice Springs Hcp March 16 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind O'Tycoon with 55kg at $17. The betting will be key.
1
AARON SWEENEY
Blue, White Halves, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 11763 PHAROAH MAGIC
GARY CLARKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs S M Clarke, K F King, C Bird, Schooner Racing (Mgr: D Gremmo), S Hazell, A D S Fleming, A Rehberg, K T Walls, N Le Maitre, R J Longuet, Mrs W J Longuet, T C Walls, T J O'brien & M J Dillon
Last start 3rd in a small field at this track Bm76 on September 20 over 1100m, 4 len behind Boldinho with 54.5kg at $3.70. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track Bm76 on August 23 over 1000m, 5 len behind Field Of Flutes carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. Will be around the mark.
3
W R DAVIS
Blue, White Halves, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 63211 SUNZOU
CHRIS NASH
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
M J Sayers, Bodyparts Syndication (Mgr: M Brown), C Dix, Mrs E Doudle, Ms D Stewart, Mrs M Rosenow, D C Rosenow, D O T S Racing (Mgr: P W Davies), A M Moffatt, B R Watson & G Hood
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at this track 0 - 70 September 6 over 1100m defeating Convincebility carrying 59kg at $2.25. The run before that favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Katherine 0 - 70 August 16 over 1100m defeating Orion The Hunter carrying 57kg at $2.20. Should be in the finish again.
6
SONJA LOGAN
White, Blue Seams
6 97412 OAKLAND RAIDER
PHILIP COLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs R I Cole
Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track 0 - 64 on September 20 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Frawley carrying 55kg at $2. The run before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at this track Cl2 August 23 over 1000m defeating All Inclusive carrying 58kg at $3. Inclined to risk.
2
DEBORAH BARTON
Royal Blue, Lime Green Crocodile, Sleeves And Cap