Darwin   07 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

Silks Monthly Mega Raffle Handicap 1100m

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

Cracking tempo looks assured with many of these capable of pushing on early. CANADA BAY (4) did well after having not much luck in a stronger field here near the end of January, when finishing sixth. She comes to hand quickly and is resuming at a much easier level, so with the right run, she is the one to beat. IMPULSIVITY (5) needed her last run 2 weeks ago, and with a lot less time between starts leading into this suitable assignment, she should be among the hardest to beat, especially with Jarrod Todd in the irons for the first time. LITTLE DITTY (6) ran a much better race at Tennant Creek 3 weeks ago and has won his only start on this circuit. Include in all combinations. LOCHLORIAN (1) is an ex-Victorian-trained gelding who will eventually want more ground than 1100m, but he is fresh and has shown up in tougher fields than this. Watch for him late. Each way value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Canada Bay each way.
1 2730x LOCHLORIAN
TAYARN HALTER
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
L A Schmidt, Ms A Davis, B V Clohesy, Ms K J Harry, M T Brown, Mrs J Brown, L C Myall, Ms K Pike, D G Reynolds, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, L E Eales, Mrs B J Eales, G J Inwood, Mrs C L Inwood, W E Collins, Ms A J Corridon, P Eishold, Ms K J Blackwell, M H Hardie & K R Kahatapitiya
Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Pakenham Bm64 February 27 over 2000m, 8 len behind Burlington Gate carrying 58kg at $61. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Moonee Valley Mdn-Sw November 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Cash with 59.5kg at $8. Should be ready to run well.
9
RAYMOND VIGAR
Blue, Cerise Quarters, Green And Orange Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 2445x CAPTAIN GEORGE
GARY CLARKE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs S M Clarke, A Rehberg, K F King, B J Hazelman, M A Lont, N T Smith, Mrs M T Gladwin, S Hazelman, S M Dorgan, J M Church, C Smith, A Garzaniti, K J Bredhauer, T J Gladwin & M J Dillon
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at this track 0 - 70 December 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Seven Secrets with 54kg at $6.50. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at this track 0 - 70 March 16 2024 over 1200m, 4 len behind Pop Magic with 55.5kg at $7. Looks very hard to beat.
6
AARON SWEENEY
Blue, White Halves, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 68x71 LADY MAGNET
PHILIP COLE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, Mrs K J Sayers-Hunt & P C Atkinson
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1100m, 12 len behind Li'l Brazen carrying 59kg at $17. Second-up scored a big 6 len win at Tennant Creek Mdn-Sw May 17 over 1000m defeating Pigeon carrying 59kg at $5.50. Sure to measure up.
1
W R DAVIS
Royal Blue, Lime Green Crocodile, Sleeves And Cap
4 1146x CANADA BAY
TOMMY LOGAN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
T J Logan, Miss C Harris, J Dyer, Running Bird Racing, I Reeves, A Pilimon, M R Neumann, Poets, SJ Harvey, C A Vears, D R Wilson, D W McMennemin, T D Tschirpig, Mrs P E Mcintyre, Australian Racing Tour Darwin (Mgr: J E Mcgauran), G R Wilson, J Woolley, A Potiris, N G Cooper & Mrs L M Logan
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at this track 0 - 70 January 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Prince Ruban carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck this track Bm54 October 19 over 1100m defeating Starspangledancer with 56.5kg at $7. Can win fresh up.
5
SONJA LOGAN
Aqua, Silver Lightning Bolt, Purple Sleeves, Silver Lightning Bolt, Aqua Cap, Purple Stripes
5 53665 IMPULSIVITY
ELLA CLARKE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd
Useful mare. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track Cl2 on May 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Tugela Falls carrying 58kg at $4.20. The start before that 6th of 8 at Alice Springs 0 - 62 on April 5 over 1000m, 7 len behind Noble Magnate with 59kg at $3.60. Rates highly today can run a much improved race.
3
J R TODD
Lilac, Red Spots And Red Cap
6 70752 LITTLE DITTY
TERRY GILLETT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T Gillett & A D McClure
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Tennant Creek Bm54 on May 17 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Dr Venkman carrying 57kg at $2.90. The run before that faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Alice Springs 0 - 58 on April 20 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Boy Big with 59kg at $6. Include in all combinations.
4
P DENTON
Black, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap
7 217x8 TILUSSION
CHLOE BAXTER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Miss C R Baxter, P J Dummett, Mrs J Brown, M T Brown, D R Sharp, Affinity Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: A M Twist), S S Berson, Mrs R Lines, Mrs H M Lines, Mrs K A Chambers, A J J Alvarez & S H Hennessy
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at this track 0 - 58 on April 25 over 1100m, 7 len behind Miami Vice with 56.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 3 len at Dalby Mdn-Sw January 17 over 1000m defeating Padam Padam carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Is worth including in all multiples.
2
JADE HAMPSON
Navy Blue, White Seams Sleeves, Seams Cap
8 x244x TO THE POINT
CHLOE BAXTER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss C R Baxter, C G Sant & Miss M Baker
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at this track 0 - 70 March 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Brazen Bon with 53.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at this track Bm54 February 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Brazen Bon with 57kg at $8.50. Not out of this.
8
P SHIERS
Navy Blue, White Seams Sleeves, Seams Cap
9 1360x VALKUR
HEATHER LEHMANN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G E Lehmann, Ms H J Lehmann, P P Sheehan, P L Sheehan & Miss A T Young
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Balaklava 0-56 February 23 over 1050m, 5.5 len behind Ambello carrying 57.5kg at $31. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn Hcp November 29 over 1100m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Liselle's Luck with 51kg at $6.50. Wait and see how she comes up.
7
A NICHOLLS
Black And Gold Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Gold Cap
10 1x0x6 HEROIC SPIRIT
TOMMY LOGAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms T P Pope, D G Wyatt, D J Pope, Mrs M R Pope & M J Secrett
Second-up today. Last start 6th of 8 at this track Cl2 on May 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tugela Falls carrying 55kg at $15. At only start last preparation ran last of 10 at this track Bm54 on December 14 over 1200m, 17 len behind World Affairs with 56kg at $8.50. Rates highly and can do much better this time.
6
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Red, White Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves And Cap