Darwin   14 Mar 2026
 
GOING: F

Four Leaf Clover TROBIS Maiden Plate 1000m

Track: WET FAST   Rain (Max: 28)   Rail: True.  

Not much early pressure but Sassy Abbey, God's Eye and Lady Fireball can take up forward spots. Like the chances of SOUTHAMPTON FLARE (1) who is a seven-start maiden having his first run for the new yard. Well-travelled starting career in Victoria then in NSW and Qld but finds himself in a new yard fitter for two runs from a spell and close to a win. Looks the one to beat on best figures. GOD'S EYE (2) has had three runs for the Cole yard since coming from Victoria and is yet to race in maiden grade. Drops back to the right class now and gets a chance to find his best. Same goes for SASSY ABBEY (5) who raced in the same race as God's Eye last time which was a Class 2 and finished midfield. Back to maiden grade and will go close. LADY FIREBALL (4) drew off the track on debut and was safely held but can improve sharply. AQUA BLUE (3) has been well beaten all three runs and others look better. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stick with Southampton Flare.
1 76x24 SOUTHAMPTON FLARE
CHLOE BAXTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L D Prior, Mrs C Briggs, R L Legato, F Legato, M D Wiener, S Eckstein, J Wiener, C Sita & T Briggs
Third-up today. Resumes off a 48 day letup. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Ballina Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 9 over 1015m, neck behind Australasia carrying 59kg at $1.50. Second-up 4th of 8 at Grafton Super Mdn on January 25 over 1183m, 1.75 len behind Evony with 57.5kg at $2.80. First run this area and expected to go close.
3
J LYON
Cerise, Purple Stars
2 4x440 GOD'S EYE
PHILIP COLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, Mrs R K Jhowry, B G Williams, D R Waterfall, G C Dickie, Ms N M Gibson & Boyz Trips (Mgr: B W Jarvis)
Most recently second last of 11 at this track Cl2 on February 28 over 1100m, 8 len behind Ecclestone carrying 55kg at $19. Before that 4th of 9 at this track 3yo C2 Sc-Sw on January 31 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Red Extreme with 54.5kg at $4.60. Safely held when well out of grade latest and willing to give him another chance.
4
AARON SWEENEY
Gold, Black Marlin, Maroon Sleeves, Gold And Maroon Quartered Cap
3 687 AQUA BLUE
CHRIS POLLARD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
S G Murray, C G Pollard & J Coughlan
Most recently second last of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1300m, 14 len behind Patyep carrying 53.5kg at $101. The start before that second last of 9 at this track 3yo C2 Sc-Sw on January 31 over 1100m, 14 len behind Red Extreme with 55.5kg at $151. Well beaten all three runs and others look better.
5
DEBORAH BARTON
Orange
4 8 LADY FIREBALL
CHRIS POLLARD
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
C G Pollard, S G Murray & J Coughlan
Jumped at big odds at debut, ran last of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1300m, 15 len behind Patyep with 56kg at $26. Draws well and can do far better.
2
DANIELLE HIRINI
Orange
5 3x336 SASSY ABBEY
PHILIP COLE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, B W Jarvis, J R Haffenden & M R Evans
Last start eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track Cl2 on February 28 over 1100m, 6 len behind Ecclestone carrying 55kg at $19. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track 3yo C2 Sc-Sw on January 31 over 1100m, 4 len behind Red Extreme with 55.5kg at $6.50. Back to right grade and will be tough to hold out late.
1
W R DAVIS
Lime Green, Royal Blue Star And Sleeves