Darwin   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: F

Ladbrokes Odds Surge Handicap 1000m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 29)   Rail: True.  

Small field in which Hey Little Sister can find the front comfortably at a moderate tempo. MIAMI VICE (1) can't be faulted on his form this year, and he hit the line strongly here 4 weeks ago over 1100m. He won't mind the drop to 1000m, and with the right run, he is the one to beat. THE STIFMEISTER (2) is building his fitness and has been runner-up in his last couple of starts here over 1200m. The drop back to 1000m is a touch concerning, but this field is not the strongest, and he can go one better. HEY LITTLE SISTER (5) had an excuse in his penultimate start and then plugged away for fifth last time out. She is capable on her day and is worth including in all combinations. FIELD OF PRAISE (4) is resuming from a spell and usually comes to hand quickly. The market will be your best guide in this field. EXCEEDINGLY MAGIC (3) has only battled in her last 4 starts and benefits from a 3kg claim. She is not out of it in a field like this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Miami Vice to win.
1 24142 MIAMI VICE
PHILIP COLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, D R Waterfall, D B Kind, G C Dickie, G F Guy, G J Lewis, H Cottier, K J Thomas, M R Neumann, Ms N M Gibson, P C Atkinson, B G Williams, Mrs S McKenna, Ms TL Reichstein, A P McMahon & P M Cole
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track 0 - 58 on March 15 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Just For Marcus with 60.5kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track Bm54 on February 21 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Shecanmixit with 61kg at $12. Making headway. Shaping up nicely and can go on with it.
4
W R DAVIS
Lime Green Royal Blue Star And Sleeves
2 5x522 THE STIFMEISTER
TAYARN HALTER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
L A Schmidt, Ms K J Harry, B V Clohesy, Mrs T A Clohesy, L M Clohesy, Miss M Clohesy, F Fitzgibbon, Mrs G Fitzgibbon, Mrs D Gilbert, Mrs S Cradock, G J Browder, Ms K Pike, D G Reynolds, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, Miss K M Eishold, P Eishold, N W Moon, A Spiteri & J Singarella & Pony Tales
Going well. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track 0 - 58 on March 28 over 1200m, 2 len behind Starspangledancer carrying 58.5kg at $6. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Bm54 on March 7 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Straya Pride carrying 58.5kg at $8. Sure to prove tough to beat.
5
RAYMOND VIGAR
Purple, Yellow Seams, Stars on Sleeves, Yellow and Purple Stars Cap
3 15795 EXCEEDINGLY MAGIC
PHILIP COLE
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
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
Useful mare. At the latest run second last in a small field at this track 0 - 58 on March 15 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Just For Marcus with 59kg at $3.20. Before that ran last of 9 at this track Bm54 on February 21 over 1000m, 7 len behind Shecanmixit with 58kg at $10. Great chance to atone.
1
ERIN MOLLOY
Lime Green, Royal Blue Star And Sleeves
4 3845x FIELD OF PRAISE
ANGELA FORSTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms A Forster & D Waterfall
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at this track Bm54 November 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bryce with 57.5kg at $10. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at this track Cl2 July 31 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Adelaide Fever with 58kg at $7. Not without claims.
3
J R TODD
Red, White And Navy Blue Thirds, White Stars, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap
5 51355 HEY LITTLE SISTER
CHRIS POLLARD
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
C Pollard
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at this track Cl2 on March 7 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Two Times Twice carrying 55kg at $14. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track Bm54 on February 21 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Shecanmixit with 57kg at $18. Hard to beat on her best form.
2
SONJA LOGAN
Orange