Alice Springs 18 Apr 2026
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The Soldier Lightning 1000m Track: Good Clear (Max: 28) Rail: True. |
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Genuine tempo anticipated with good speed engaged. A good race. REWARDS AND MORE (6) led and deserved his win this grade and then was heavily bet again finding a couple better. He'll use the inside gate and back to a pet distance can make amends. COTEHELE (3) is a South Australian who has raced well in stronger than this. Resumes at Oakbank at Stakes level beaten 3.3L after settling a long way back. Proven second-up and Tourneur is here to ride. A winning chance if he takes to the circuit. DAKOTA LEE (2) has won 12/13 and 3/3 this course and distance. Flies fresh and draws low. Has the ability but 378 days off the scene is the niggle. The betting will be key. BOLDINHO (1) is down from Darwin and brings a string of wins. Maps well and Todd sticks. He'll be in the finish if presented on song. ZOURATA (5) was a bit plainer seeking the hat-trick over 1200m at Darwin, but he'd won there at this level by 8.3L prior. Has been freshened, and Tsaikos takes over from the apprentice. A player as well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Rewards And More.
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BOLDINHO
GARY CLARKE 6YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Mrs S M Clarke, K F King, Parap Boys (Mgr: A D S Fleming), B T Cunningham, T J Gladwin & Mrs M T Gladwin Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation won by 1.75 len Darwin Hcp November 4 over 1300m defeating Convincebility carrying 62.5kg at $1.35. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by head Darwin 0 - 76 July 12 over 1200m defeating Bahama Bay with 61kg at $7. Strong top three prospect. |
4 J R TODD |
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| 2 | 1x11x |
DAKOTA LEE
TERRY GILLETT 7YO BAY MARE 62.0KG A D McClure & J J Huyben Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len this track Pioneer Sprint April 5 2025 over 1200m defeating Flying Yishu with 59.5kg at $2.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 5.5 len win. This track Hcp March 22 2025 over 1000m defeating Ideas Man with 59kg at $2.60. Go well again. |
3 DAKOTA-LEE GILLETT |
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| 3 | 477x8 |
COTEHELE
MICHAEL HICKMOTT 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Minella Bloodstock, P I McFarlane, A T Maloney, N P Petersen-Gray, A Lawson, M A Hutchinson, R A Buckley, T A Buckley, Greenrise Sailing Club, A L Beaton, G C Van Veenendaal, A J Ball, Top 4M, J C French, S W Jamieson, J P Mcredmond, S Elliott, W Henderson, Triquetra Spirit & P J Doyle Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 8th of 13 at Oakbank in the LR Hills Railway on April 4 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Zoupurring carrying 55kg at $18. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Murray Bridge Hcp on October 11 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Chicago Storm carrying 55kg at $21. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer. |
7 D TOURNEUR |
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WOLFBURN
GARY CLARKE 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG A E Kingshott, Mrs S M Clarke, R Norton, F D Magee, G E Allen, J P P Brown, J G Scobie, J P Smith, L Marriott, P G Tonks, C Tucker, Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), S R Hine, B J Walsh, D O'Brien, R P King, S W Dando & A Rehberg Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up in a small field at Darwin Hcp on February 14 over 1100m, 13 len behind Zourata carrying 61kg at $13. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at Darwin Bm76 on March 27 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Struck Gold with 62.5kg at $6.50. Fitter and is in the mix. |
5 AARON SWEENEY |
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ZOURATA
TERRY GILLETT 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG J J Robinson, J Robinson, R Robinson, Mrs S E Clark, JC Currie, N R Adams, Ms M E Ellis, Mrs J Toohey, Ms R F Adams, D G Flack & The Darwin Dreamers (Mgr: B M Warnock) Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start in a small field at Darwin Hcp on February 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Bon's Pride with 58.5kg at $2.60. The race before that won by 8 len at Darwin Hcp February 14 over 1100m defeating Stormfront with 57kg at $2.10. Has claims. |
6 STAN TSAIKOS |
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REWARDS AND MORE
KERRY PETRICK 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms K M Petrick, G M Simmons, D P Kerr, R P McDonald, M Morton, Mrs W J Longuet, R J Longuet, J L Meyer, A T Maloney, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D J Malady & S B Maxwell Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track Hcp on April 11 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Delago Lad carrying 56.5kg at $1.75. The race before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track Hcp March 28 over 1200m defeating Flying Yishu carrying 53kg at $1.75. The testing material. |
1 LEK MALONEY |
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FORMS OF FEAR
TAYARN HALTER 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG S L Sims, D P Kyte, Miss K Arnel, Mrs R Arnel, P M Kyte, Mrs C Baillie, K Baillie, B T Cunningham, Ms J Zeibig, Ms G E Barwick, W D Roach, Ms A Barry, Brigava (Mgr: Ms V Downing) & D Crook Racing well recently. Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Darwin Hcp on February 28 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Bon's Pride with 55kg at $3.20. The race before that won by 2 len at Darwin Bm76 February 14 over 1300m defeating Atlantic Ocean with 59kg at $1.90. Should run well. |
2 RAYMOND VIGAR |
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LUSKIN HERO
GREG CONNOR 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG G L Connor & Miss RE Sidebottom First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at this track Bm76 September 14 over 1200m, 2 len behind Super Sharp carrying 59kg at $4.80. First up last campaign second last of 10 at this track Hcp March 22 2025 over 1000m, 11 len behind Dakota Lee carrying 54kg at $41. Looks tested. |
8 DANIELLE HIRINI |
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