Darwin   30 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

Dabble Cup 1300m

Track: Good   Clear (Max: 28)   Rail: True.  

Bon's Your Back, Galaxy General and Forms Of Fear to take up the running at a strong tempo. STORMFRONT (6) was a beaten favourite here 2 weeks ago over a mile, but did have an issue which could have affected him during the run that day. The drop back to 1300m from a mile will do him no harm, and even from a wide gate, he can take this out. Follow your money. TANNENBURG (4) missed the kick and never got into the same race as the top pick last start. He is much better than that, and he can bounce straight back into the money here. BON'S YOUR BACK (2) was a beaten favourite here 18 days ago when returning to scale with swollen eyes and a sore leg. That was his first time out of the money on this track, and he is well worth another chance, despite copping a wide gate. Stick with him. POMPEII EMPIRE (10) can feature third-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stormfront can bounce back and win this, but it is a very competitive contest.
1 8x620 ATLANTIC OCEAN
PAUL SHIERS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs L J Shiers, B W Garske, B Perry, D O'Brien, M T Wilkinson Gleeson, F T McElwee, R M Mcelwee, M J Mcelwee & Mrs S Arentz
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track 0 - 76 on July 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Hettinger with 61kg at $21. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track 0 - 76 on July 5 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Tannenburg carrying 60.5kg at $26. Others have better credentials.
10
P SHIERS
Royal Blue, White Kangaroo, Striped Cap
2 21227 BON'S YOUR BACK
CHRIS POLLARD
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs J Dyer, Big Players (Mgr: S Caruana) & A Gillett
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track 0 - 76 on July 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Boldinho with 58kg at $3.30. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track Hcp on June 28 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Cinque Torri with 54.5kg at $4. Worth forgiving and can turn things around.
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MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Black, Green Stars, Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
3 211x5 GREAT GUST
KERRY PETRICK
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms K M Petrick, Mr G M Simmons, mr J A W Robb, Mr R P McDonald, Mr D P Kerr, Mrs R Maloney, Mr S Maloney, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, Ms C A Need and Ms A Neophytou.
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at this track Wfa on July 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Lumber Punk with 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Alice Springs Bm76 on April 5 over 1400m, nose behind Mathematics carrying 55kg at $1.70. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
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P DENTON
Turquoise, Cerise Horseshoe And Head, Cerise With Turquoise Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
4 12310 TANNENBURG
GARY CLARKE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield)
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track 0 - 76 on July 16 over 1600m, 9 len behind Hettinger with 60kg at $7. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.3 len at this track 0 - 76 July 5 over 1300m defeating Atlantic Ocean with 58kg at $6.50. Rates highly in this field and can do better.
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A NICHOLLS
Lilac, Red Spots And Red Cap
5 15319 GALAXY GENERAL
GARY CLARKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S M Clarke, S A M Rice, G C Clarkson, M P Hill, B Onorato, G Ryan, Mrs R Atanassoff, P Halloran, C Morris, M Jeffs, S J Humphries, J Lohman, S E Armstrong, A Rehberg, T J Gladwin & Mrs M T Gladwin
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at this track 0 - 76 on July 5 over 1300m, 12 len behind Tannenburg carrying 59kg at $14. The start before that won by 0.5 len at this track Bm76 June 21 over 1300m defeating Stormfront carrying 55.5kg at $8. Has ability but needs to raise the bar.
4
AARON SWEENEY
Purple, White OK Symbol
6 33217 STORMFRONT
PETER ROBL
4YO  GR/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Australian B'stock (L Murrell), R Kennedy, T Hartley, Mrs K Clerke, Royal Bloods (D Johnstone), A Blackshaw, G Bailey, Get Punted Racing (G L Rodwell), P Reed, M Sadler, K Rust, C Gook, B Audet, D Young, Mrs N Fairall, Simply N T (A J Fanning), J Quinlan, R Young, Stormfront (J Lovett) & Ms D Price
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track 0 - 76 on July 16 over 1600m, 3 len behind Hettinger with 58.5kg at $2.50. The start before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track Bmnt 70 July 5 over 1600m defeating Pink Panther with 57kg at $1.65. Can atone.
9
N CALLOW
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 3x346 FORMS OF FEAR
TAYARN HALTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
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
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at this track Bmnt 69 on July 16 over 1100m, 8 len behind Zourata carrying 59kg at $3.70. The run before that 4th in a small field at this track Hcp on July 5 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Flying Annie carrying 54kg at $8. Don't dismiss.
5
RAYMOND VIGAR
Black, Purple Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 250x5 KANGAROO COURT
TERRY GILLETT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T Gillett & A D McClure
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at this track Bmnt 69 on July 16 over 1100m, 5 len behind Zourata carrying 57kg at $10. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on August 28 over 1600m, 21 len behind Federer with 60.5kg at $41. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
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DAKOTA-LEE GILLETT
Black, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap
9 55x45 SHAKATTAK
GARY CLARKE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
S Clarke, R Calley, King Syndicate (Mgr: D Glasby), A Calley, M Brown, J Brown, D Nalder, J Nalder, S Rice, H Lyons, B Anderson, G Doolan, M Doolan, A Fleming, C Carter, G Daly, A Nakov, L Crawford, M Dillon, R Edmunds, F Fleming, D Marcrofi
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track Bm76 on June 7 over 1100m, 5 len behind Rising Sphere carrying 57kg at $8.50. Second-up 5th of 10 at this track 0 - 76 on July 5 over 1300m, 4 len behind Tannenburg with 58.5kg at $6. Capable enough and shouldn't be far away.
2
J R TODD
Blue, White Halves, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 37x74 POMPEII EMPIRE
KYM HEALY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
K D Healy, H W C Crooks, D F Messenger, G D Dare, J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis), B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey), T J Oakley, J Sharrad, A K Oakley, W J Nickolls, K K Oakley & S J Parker
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track 0 - 70 on July 5 over 1100m, 4 len behind Hello World with 61kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at this track 0 - 76 on July 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Boldinho carrying 57.5kg at $9. Solid top three prospects.
7
KRISTO SARDELIC
Light Blue, Red And White Star, White Striped Sleeves, Star Cap
11 35x7l TUBTHUMPER
PHILIP COLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, Ms TL Reichstein, Ms A Davis, B F McArdle, Ms C Hunt, D A Hancock, G C Dickie, Ms H J Goodall, Ms K Pike, Miss K M Eishold, M R Neumann, P M Cole, P Johnson, Mrs R A Johnson, S Parr, M R Evans & Ms A Rice
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 10 at this track 0 - 76 on July 5 over 1300m, 11 len behind Tannenburg carrying 56kg at $26. Second-up didn't finish the race at this track F&M 0 - 70 July 16 over 1300m. Happy to overlook again.
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W R DAVIS
Lime Green, Royal Blue Star And Sleeves
12 421x7 PRINCESS PANCAKES
KERRY PETRICK
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R McDonald, D Kerr & G Simmons
Second run back. First-up after three months got back early 7th of 10 at this track F&M 0 - 70 on July 16 over 1300m, 6 len behind Hell Fire Miss carrying 60kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Alice Springs 0 - 70 on March 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Zourata with 55.5kg at $41. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.
3
J LYON
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains and Black Band, Sleeves and Cap, White Pom Pom
13 3x187 LIMITED RISK
KYM HEALY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
K D Healy, S L Sutton, B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey) & Miss C Hatherell
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at this track Wfa on July 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind Lumber Punk with 58.5kg at $15. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 10 at this track 0 - 76 on July 5 over 1300m, 12 len behind Tannenburg with 57kg at $2.90. Right in the mix.
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Soft Pink With Gecko Motif, Soft Pink Sleeves With Black And White Spots, Soft Pink With Gecko Cap
14 13x31 HELL FIRE MISS
CHLOE BAXTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms R F Adams, T Kelly, Mad Punters Bar (Mgr: M J Murray) & Miss C R Baxter
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track 0 - 62 on June 28 over 1100m, 6 len behind Wild Beau with 58kg at $15. Second-up won by a nose at this track F&M 0 - 70 July 16 over 1300m defeating Juice Box with 56kg at $6.50. Handy strike-rate and is a key chance.
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Navy Blue, White Seams Sleeves, Seams Cap
15 119x8 ALTAR BOY
TERRY GILLETT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
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
Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 8th of 10 at this track 0 - 66 on July 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind The Final Word carrying 61kg at $17. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Alice Springs 0 - 64 on February 2 over 1100m, 9 len behind Hellivit carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Has ability but needs to do a bit more.
4
STAN TSAIKOS
White, Green Diamond Checks, Blue Sleeves And Cap