Alice Springs 22 Feb 2025
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Ladbrokes Alice Springs Cup 6 April Handicap 1400m Track: FIRM Clouds (Max: 38) Rail: True. |
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A solid tempo is on the cards with Daniher and Altar Boy pushing for the lead ahead of Black Zous and Nasty Streak. ALTAR BOY (4) was very disappointing last start but did himself no favours by missing the kick. There will be no excuse with his fitness third up from a spell and his record over 1400m on this track is very strong. With an even beginning, he is the one to beat. DANIHER (1) is resuming from a spell after making steady progress last prep during the winter months. She is nicely placed at this level after a 2kg claim and even though he might need the hit-out, he can still figure in the finish. THE GIRL'S BOY (3) made up a lot of late ground when racing in second fresh up here last week. The extra 400m is ideal and if this race has not come too soon, he can go one better. BLACK ZOUS (2) has been in the money since winning his first start on this track fresh up in December. He can make the most of this good draw and should be right in the finish again. RISING FIRE (5) has been beaten by a pair of wide draws in his last couple of starts and is due a chance of luck. Don't risk him. SUGGESTED PLAY: Altar Boy to win.
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| 1 | 3163x |
DANIHER
KEVIN LAMPRECHT 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG Mrs R W Lamprecht & G P Aldam Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Darwin Bmnt 71 August 5 over 1600m, 5 len behind Hamlet Von Snitzel carrying 55kg at $7.50. First up last campaign third in a small field at this track 0 - 70 January 14 2024 over 1100m, 6 len behind Rock Of Kryptonite with 55.5kg at $7. Among the chances. |
1 MS HANNAH LE BLANC |
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| 2 | x1322 |
BLACK ZOUS
KERRY PETRICK 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms K M Petrick, G M Simmons, D P Kerr, R P McDonald, JR Robb, Mrs D M Grieve & Ms N Rantanen Reynolds Going well. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track 0 - 64 on February 2 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Hellivit carrying 59kg at $6. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track 0 - 64 on January 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Zesty Spice with 58.5kg at $3.60. Worth plenty of thought. |
2 P DENTON |
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| 3 | 241x2 |
THE GIRL'S BOY
KERRY PETRICK 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms K M Petrick, G M Simmons, R P McDonald, D P Kerr, Mrs D Grieve, Ms L Griswood, Ms C Need & Ms M L Hancock Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 7 at this track 0 - 64 on February 15 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Better Not Fuss with 57kg at $11. Previously second-up won by a neck at this track Bmnt 64 January 14 2024 over 1000m defeating Kikuyu carrying 53kg at $11. Looks hard to beat. |
3 LEK MALONEY |
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| 4 | 33x36 |
ALTAR BOY
TERRY GILLETT 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs L D Gillett, Ms S A Acornley, G W Spry, A R Thompson, G Birrer, G A Francis, Mrs B J Francis, D F Cini & D Tanti Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd in a small field at this track 0 - 70 on January 18 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Delago Lad with 57kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at this track 0 - 64 on February 2 over 1100m, 9 len behind Hellivit carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Rates highly. Expect a bold showing. |
4 STAN TSAIKOS |
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| 5 | x5178 |
RISING FIRE
LISA WHITTLE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Ms R F Adams, JC Currie, D S Smith, A Mathew, Ms N Bella, Ms N Ranfaren Reynolds & Mrs J Toohey Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at this track 0 - 64 on January 18 over 1400m, 13 len behind Zesty Spice carrying 59kg at $7. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track 0 - 64 on December 21 over 1200m, 10 len behind Delago Lad carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. Not a great draw again but represents a major threat. |
7 SONJA LOGAN |
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| 6 | 68x56 |
VOLDEMORT
RAY VINEY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Mrs A Robbins Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track 0 - 64 on February 2 over 1100m, 8 len behind Hellivit with 58kg at $31. Second-up ran last in a small field at this track 0 - 58 on February 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Super Sharp with 60kg at $4.60. Must lift. |
5 BRENDAN NEWPORT |
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| 7 | 83743 |
KILLZY
PAUL GARDNER 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG P A Gardner, T W Churstain & J W Gardner At the latest run eased back early on in a small field at this track 0 - 64 on February 8 over 1600m, 14 len behind Isolyfe carrying 54kg at $10. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track Bm54 on January 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Zesty Spice with 54kg at $11. Will need further improvement to trouble these. |
6 DAKOTA-LEE GILLETT |
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| 8 | 66454 |
NASTY STREAK
PAUL GARDNER 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG P A Gardner, J W Gardner, J S Gardner, Mrs D Gardner & Y T Valenti Most recently ran last in a small field at this track 0 - 64 on February 8 over 1600m, 15 len behind Isolyfe with 56kg at $6.50. Before that 5th of 7 at this track Bm54 on February 2 over 1600m, 4 len behind Miracoli carrying 53.5kg at $12. Unreliable and needs to do more. |
8 RAYMOND VIGAR |
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