Darwin   05 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

Silks Darwin New Menu Handicap 1000m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 31)   Rail: True.  

Small field but a good tempo is expected with Starspangledancer, Jumping Power Two and Dancer For Money pressing on. JUMPING POWER TWO (1) is third-up seeking the hat-trick off spacious wins. The speedy galloper was heavily bet the latest, and the former Victorian can go right on with the job. PEACE BABY (3) is proving hard to catch but has the ability. Ran a strong number when just missing three back, and he may have had excuses the latest. The in-form McGuren rides today. FIELD OF PRAISE (4) improved to win at the back of his last campaign. She resumes today and will use the low barrier. Has a hope if presented forward. DANCER FOR MONEY (6) was better last time, and the mare should be around the mark in this lineup. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Jumping Power Two.
1 40x11 JUMPING POWER TWO
TOMMY LOGAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J Dyer, P J Julius, I D Dunkley, D P White, D Q Julius, D Malouf, G Giuliano, L J Darcy, D Urquhart, M Goodluck, Vervale (Mgr: P J Bow), Three Generations Racing (Mgr: S K Ashenden) & M A Bell
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len at this track 0 - 58 October 25 over 1100m defeating Whitten with 57.5kg at $3.10. Second-up favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track 0 - 58 November 15 over 1000m defeating Dancer For Money with 59kg at $1.95. Yet to taste defeat at this venue and can go on with it.
7
SONJA LOGAN
Aqua, Silver Lightning Bolt, Purple Sleeves, Silver Lightning Bolt, Aqua Cap, Purple Stripes
2 5013x PREDICTING
TAYARN HALTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L A Schmidt, B V Clohesy, Mrs T A Clohesy, Ms L M Clohesy, Ms M Clohesy, Ms K J Harry, Mrs J T Harry, M T Brown & Mrs J Brown
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at this track 4&5yo Cl2-Swp August 2 over 1100m, 3 len behind Buckleup Buddy with 58.5kg at $4.80. On debut seventh of 11 at Newcastle Mid Mdn-Sw January 25 over 900m, 4 len behind Bent As Hell carrying 57.5kg at $19. Keep safe.
5
RAYMOND VIGAR
Purple, Yellow Seams, Stars On Sleeves, Yellow And Purple Stars Cap
3 x4274 PEACE BABY
CHLOE BAXTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
PA Gardner
At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track 0 - 58 on November 28 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Bryce carrying 58.5kg at $4. Before that 7th of 10 at this track Bm54 on November 15 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Patriotic King carrying 57.5kg at $7. Has claims.
6
MATTHEW MCGUREN
White, Orange Star, Stars Sleeves And Cap
4 3261x FIELD OF PRAISE
ANGELA FORSTER
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, Mrs A T Forster, BJ Thomsen & D R Waterfall
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by 1.0 len this track Cl2 July 30 over 1100m defeating Tilussion carrying 55kg at $3. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at this track 0 - 58 April 12 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Exceedingly Magic with 57kg at $4.40. Among the best chances if forward.
2
AARON SWEENEY
Lime Green, Royal Blue Star And Sleeves
5 5x655 STARSPANGLEDANCER
GARY CLARKE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S M Clarke, Ms J M Djerrkura, C Lambley, T White, S Carter, S Ganesan, D Lynch, P L Kelly & Miss C M Fitzgerald
At the latest run second last in a small field at this track 0 - 58 on November 15 over 1000m, 9 len behind Jumping Power Two with 57kg at $8. Before that ran last in a small field at this track 0 - 64 on October 25 over 1200m, 23 len behind Hotim English carrying 55kg at $19. Needs to do more.
1
J R TODD
Grey, Blue Cross, Blue Sleeves, Yellow Lightning Bolts, Blue Cap, Yellow Lightning Bolt
6 74452 DANCER FOR MONEY
PHILIP COLE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs R Cole, Mrs A Sayers-Hunt, Ms A Goode, Ms B Martin, Ms E Stewart, Ms J Brownlee, Ms J Neumann, Miss J Porter, Ms K Murphy, Mrs K Sayers-Hunt, Mrs B Parmiter, Mrs N Holt, Miss P Cole, Ms S Klingberg, Mrs S Dubberley, Mrs S Edwards, Mrs S M Williams, Ms T Reichstein, Mrs T Maxwell & Mrs Y Forrest
Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track 0 - 58 on November 15 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Jumping Power Two with 55kg at $12. The start before that second last in a small field at this track 0 - 58 on October 25 over 1100m, 7 len behind Jumping Power Two carrying 52.5kg at $5.50. Won't find this assignment as easy so willing to pass.
4
W R DAVIS
Lime Green, Royal Blue Star And Sleeves
7 77096 TOUGH IMPACT
CHRIS POLLARD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
C G Pollard
Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Wodonga Bm52 on October 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Rosie's Prophecy with 56kg at $7. The race before that second last of 10 at Gunbower Bm52 on October 4 over 1100m, 4 len behind Kaniva carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Passing.
3
DEBORAH BARTON
Orange