Darwin   15 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

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Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: True.  

Strong early tempo assured with Exceedingly Magic and Emerald Court locking horns. PRECONI (6) showed plenty of ability earlier in her career when trained in Melbourne and both of her wins have come fresh up in the past. She resumes at the right level and can win in a very even lineup. PRANCINGINTHERAIN (8) is an ex-Victorian who has won both of her starts at Alice Springs since shifting stables. She has a handy gate and will be hard to hold out in this as well. BLACK ZOUS (2) is another handy ex-Victorian who comes to hand quickly. He will find things more to his liking in this area and bears close watching fresh up. EMERALD COURT (4) is resuming from a spell after having a very successful South Australian campaign earlier in the year. This is her pet trip and she has plenty of natural early pace. She will be hard to peg back in this. EXCEEDINGLY MAGIC (7) was runner-up when resuming at this level 5 weeks ago and is just as sharp second up. Stick with her. PINK PANTHER (1) is having his first run for the leading local stable of Gary Clarke and has to be respected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Emerald Court each-way.
1 3115x PINK PANTHER
GARY CLARKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs S M Cleary, Square Metres (Mgr: J Hillary), G R Bond, C Fitzgerald, Ms B K M McNulty & K A Seckold
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Braidwood Bdwd Cup Bm73 February 10 over 1350m, soft track; 7 len behind Off Shaw with 54.5kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Queanbeyan Ctry Bm50 December 4 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Gorgeous Prophet carrying 61.5kg at $11. Can't be risked.
7
J R TODD
LIME GREEN, PURPLE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, PURPLE CAP,WHITE QUARTERED
2 5137x BLACK ZOUS
KERRY PETRICK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G A Gathercole
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 April 10 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Naiconi with 59kg at $8. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Mornington Cl1 December 1 over 1000m, soft track; 2 len behind Philosopher carrying 59kg at $5. Capable of a big run.
6
JADE HAMPSON
PINK, GREY V AND ARMBANDS, QUARTERED CAP, PINK PEAK
3 2653x BRIMARVI ROOBOY
CHRIS POLLARD
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
C A Peter, T A G Gargan, R Robinson, J E Cox, J P Kerr & I Jesson
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at this track 0 - 62 July 22 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Lady Tucan carrying 60kg at $8.50. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at this track 0 - 58 April 25 2023 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Zip Lane with 59.5kg at $11. May need the run.
6
AARON SWEENEY
Orange
4 7115x EMERALD COURT
HEATHER LEHMANN
5YO  GR/B  MARE 58.0KG
G E Lehmann, Mrs H J Lehmann, P P Sheehan, S E Lehmann, Miss R J Lehmann & T W F Mullins
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Morphettville 1Mw March 11 over 1050m, 4 len behind Boognish carrying 54kg at $15. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 December 2 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind My Ruby with 54.5kg at $26. Has the ability to run well.
4
SONJA LOGAN
Black And yellow Diamonds, Red Sleeves, yellow Cap
5 40358 SUPER FAMOUS
JOHN PEACOCK
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
D J Wright, J W Peacock, D T Hobbs, E Geracitano, Mrs M C Mcadie, T E Slattery, M Hillebrand & Miss N Roth
Last start ran last of 8 at this track 0 - 64 on May 25 over 1300m, 10 len behind Raffalli carrying 59kg at $17. Before that second last in a small field at Alice Springs 0 - 64 on May 5 over 1100m, 5 len behind Garrucha carrying 60kg at $6. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
1
CASEY HUNTER
BLUE, ORANGE BAND, ARMBAND AND CAP
6 6436x PRECONI
PHILIP COLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, D M Bruce, M R Neumann & P M Cole
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Benalla Bm58 April 5 over 1112m, 2.75 len behind She's Xtravagant carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 January 10 over 1000m, 5 len behind Face The Jury with 58kg at $10. Among the leading players.
5
IANISH LUXIMON
LIME GREEN, ROYAL BLUE STAR AND SLEEVES,ROYAL BLUE CAP
7 x13x2 EXCEEDINGLY MAGIC
PHILIP COLE
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, T F P Niall, A P McMahon, R Neill, P C Atkinson, Mrs M A Murphy, RF Murphy, Miss K M Eishold, Ms K O'Dea, J Radford, G J Blanch, G A Beale, D R Waterfall, A E Hart, Mrs A L Sayers-Hunt & Miss J I Porter
Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd of 8 at this track 0 - 64 on May 11 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Patriotic King with 55kg at $12. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at this track 0 - 64 on October 28 over 1000m, 4 len behind Pocket Pistol with 55kg at $3.80. Fitter and worth including.
2
EMMA LINES
LIME GREEN, ROYAL BLUE STAR AND SLEEVES
8 0x1x1 PRANCINGINTHERAIN
KERRY PETRICK
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
R P McDonald, D P Kerr, W J Snelling, P M McDonald, Mrs A M Bradshaw & Mrs T L Gibson
Second-up today. Last run won by 1.3 len at Alice Springs Cl2 June 1 over 1100m defeating Another Val with 56kg at $10. At only start last preparation won by 1.3 len at Alice Springs 3yo Bm66 March 30 over 1100m defeating Only The Best with 55kg at $13. Clearly the one to beat again. Improver with winning prospects.
3
P DENTON
WHITE, EMERALD GREEN HALVES, BRONZE MOUNTAINS, BLACK BAND,BLACK SLEEVES ,BLACK CAP,WHITE POM POM