Darwin   04 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

PointsBet Handicap 1600m

Track: Good   Clouds (Max: 27)   Rail: True.  

Good pace with Marvelous Night, Star Casino and Rebellious Hope matching motors. FABERGE TZAR (1) was too strong over a mile here 5 days ago and scored by 2 lengths. He rises 4kg for this easier class, but probably sees out the trip better than most. He is in a good space and can repeat the dose. KIEFFER (5) has not won for some time but is seldom far from the action. He was a sound third behind the top pick last time out, and is no better off at the weights this time with a senior hoop replacing an apprentice. Stick with him for all multiples. STAR CASINO (2) was much better here when splitting the top 2 picks last start. He had won a double at Port Augusta prior to campaigning in this area, and he should be right in among the action again here. MARVELOUS NIGHT (3) has been mixing his form for some time, and cops a tough gate this time. Paul Hamblin is a positive jockey booking, and he is worth including in all combinations. REBELLIOUS HOPE (7) will appreciate stepping up to a mile, and even from a wide gate, he can figure in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Faberge Tzar can make it 2 wins on the bounce here.
1 15731 FABERGE TZAR
ANDREW PERDON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
L C Barker, Mrs N W Barker, K Holley, S T Cummings, Mrs J E Cummings, B J Lambrecht, A G Carr, Ponderosa Park (Mgr: P V Kelly), G H Landy, Mrs C Landy, M G Landy, A R Perdon, Ms T M Cross & D J Perdon
Racing well recently. Last start won by 2 len at this track 0 - 62 July 30 over 1600m defeating Star Casino carrying 57.5kg at $14. The start before that 3rd of 10 at this track 0 - 66 on July 19 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Eddy Street carrying 55.5kg at $17. Has confidence back and can sneak into the finish again.
6
KRISTO SARDELIC
Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys, White Sleeves And Cap With Gold Fleur De Lys
2 51182 STAR CASINO
TRAVIS DOUDLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
T J Doudle, On Fire Racing (Mgr: J P Kersten), A B Burridge, S Fraser, Mrs E Doudle & M I Ferguson
Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track 0 - 62 on July 30 over 1600m, 2 len behind Faberge Tzar carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Before that 8th of 12 at this track Nt Derby on July 19 over 2050m, 20 len behind Capitol Hill with 58kg at $14. Making headway. Rates highly and can continue on improving.
8
STAN TSAIKOS
Black, Red And White Horse Head And Flames, Red Flames On Sleeves, Red Cap
3 27356 MARVELOUS NIGHT
TOMMY LOGAN
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
T J Logan, Mrs L M Logan, Lightning Racing (Mgr: D J Pope), M J B Selwyn, S M Sheffield, Mrs T Kennelly, I C McMurtrie, R A Bloor, Pony Tales (Mgr: Ms K Pike), R W Duncan & Ms E Wilsen
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track 0 - 62 on July 12 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Unquestionably carrying 59kg at $4.60. The run before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 7 at this track 0 - 66 on July 5 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Iknowhatyouredoing carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Prefer to see him back in form.
12
PAUL HAMBLIN
Aqua, Silver Lightning Bolt, Purple Sleeves, Silver Lightning Bolt, Aqua Cap, Purple Stripes
4 51659 TWO TIMES TWICE
PHILIP COLE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, P M Cole & Ms I E Anderson
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on July 5 over 1300m, 13 len behind Kessler carrying 60kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track 0 - 58 on June 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Mr Marrakech with 59.5kg at $8. Looking to others for the winner.
9
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Lime Green, Royal Blue Star And Sleeves
5 34523 KIEFFER
KEVIN LAMPRECHT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs R W Lamprecht & G P Aldam
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track 0 - 62 on July 30 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Faberge Tzar carrying 53.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track 0 - 62 on July 12 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Unquestionably with 53kg at $5.50. Around the mark of late and is worth plenty of thought.
7
SAIRYN FAWKE
Yellow, Red Crossed Sashes And Crosses, Red Cap
6 69x69 MIRACOLI
DICK LEECH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P L Brittain, Brittain Racing (Mgr: P L Brittain), O F Kelly, M Woodier, N A McAllen, M A Toll & G McMahon
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 6th of 11 at this track 0 - 62 on July 16 over 1300m, 7 len behind Mr Marrakech carrying 57.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at this track 0 - 62 on July 30 over 1600m, 8 len behind Faberge Tzar with 56.5kg at $13. Not keen on his chances.
4
P SHIERS
Fluorescent Yellow, Orange Smiley Face
7 3x328 REBELLIOUS HOPE
PHILIP COLE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
A Beecroft, Miss S A Morris & R Brown
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track F&M 0 - 70 on July 16 over 1300m, 6 len behind Hell Fire Miss carrying 55kg at $12. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track F&M 0 - 62 on July 5 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Juice Box carrying 59kg at $31. Can do much better this time.
10
W R DAVIS
Lime Green, Royal Blue Star And Sleeves
8 3x905 ARIARNE
NEIL DYER
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D W Kendall, M D Graham, N J Dyer, P Carr & P J Prendergast
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track F&M 0 - 70 on July 16 over 1300m, 3 len behind Hell Fire Miss carrying 54kg at $31. The race before that second last of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on July 5 over 1300m, 16 len behind Kessler carrying 58kg at $17. Capable of sharp improvement.
1
JESSICA BOOTH
Purple, White Checked Quarters, Mauve Sleeves, Purple And White Checked Cap
9 x8549 NEW ENTERPRISE
PETER STENNETT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P A Stennett, D J O'Shannassy & K N Grimmond
Most recently second last of 10 at this track 0 - 66 on July 19 over 1600m, 11 len behind Eddy Street with 55kg at $20. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on July 5 over 1300m, 8 len behind Kessler with 57.5kg at $8. Tested on recent form.
5
J LYON
Blue, Black Maltese Cross, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 96293 MISS MOOV
CHRIS POLLARD
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
C G Pollard, J J Thornycroft, S Moo, L E Eales, BC Cairstairs & L Catoggio
Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track Cl2 on July 16 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Groundrush carrying 54kg at $10. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on June 14 over 1600m, 24 len behind Desert Mist with 57kg at $14. Making headway. Hard to go past.
2
DAKOTA-LEE GILLETT
All Orange
11 90507 PUB CRAWL
KYM HEALY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
K D Healy, Mrs C L Healy, B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey), Mrs R M Cunningham, D L Cunningham, Ms A Davis, K Pearson, N J Clark, Miss A Wallace, J A W Robb, Miss BA Prince, Mrs J E Waters, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, C S Reid, D N Waters, Ms K M Marschall, L J Doyle, D A Loy, R Doyle & D F Messenger
Last start 7th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 30 over 1300m, 9 len behind No I'm Not carrying 55.5kg at $17. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track Nt Derby on July 19 over 2050m, 64 len behind Capitol Hill with 58kg at $101. Better off looking at others.
11
JADE HAMPSON
Light Blue, Red And White Star, White Striped Sleeves, Star Cap
12 x4979 WICKED WISH
KYM HEALY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
K D Healy, R G Bourne & Mrs J M Bourne
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 30 over 1300m, 12 len behind No I'm Not carrying 59kg at $9. The race before that ran last of 7 at this track Cl2 on July 16 over 1600m, 33 len behind Groundrush carrying 55kg at $10. Rates highly in this company and can feature prominently.
3
SONJA LOGAN
Orange, Black Star, Orange And Black Star Cap
13 36980 SASSY SUMMER
KYM HEALY
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 54.0KG
K D Healy, Ms C Healy, Mrs L K Healy, Miss A Wallace & Mrs R I Cole
Last start second last of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 30 over 1300m, 14 len behind No I'm Not with 56.5kg at $91. The run before that second last of 9 at this track 3yo 0 - 64 on July 5 over 1600m, 14 len behind Capitol Hill carrying 55kg at $41. Happy to risk.
1
Light Blue, Red And White Star, White Striped Sleeves, Star Cap