Alice Springs   30 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

Mulgas Adventures Handicap 1600m

Track: AW   Clear (Max: 15)   Rail: True.  

Hebel to take charge ahead of Better Not Fuss at a good tempo. MI MIJO (4) was down in grade and back in the winner's circle here 2 weeks ago, scoring by over a length as favourite. He seldom puts 2 wins together, but does see out a mile better than most. A good draw should see him be very competitive again. BETTER NOT FUSS (2) did nothing behind the top pick last time out and was unsuited by being on the fence. He has 7kg less to carry this time, and if his mind is on the job, he can figure in the top 3 at some good odds here. MURRAJONG ROAD (1) only battled in the same race as the top pick last start. He was third here before that, and is worth another chance. BECQUEREL (6) has needed both of his starts back from a spell. He has 3kg less to carry for his peak run, and is more than capable of taking this out. HEBEL (3) broke through for an overdue maiden win here 2 weeks ago. His training regime has recently changed, and he can now go right on with the job. Each way value. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hebel each way.
1 77636 MURRAJONG ROAD
BARRY COOKE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms C W Cooke & B O Cooke
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track Bm54 on June 16 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Mi Mijo with 62kg at $11. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track Bm76 on May 31 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Great Buy carrying 55kg at $19. Great chance to atone.
1
DANIELLE HIRINI
White, Black Diamond Braces
2 74569 BETTER NOT FUSS
PAUL GARDNER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P A Gardner, J S Gardner & Miss D Gardner
At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track Bm54 on June 16 over 1600m, 8 len behind Mi Mijo carrying 62kg at $9.50. The race before that second last of 7 at this track Bm76 on May 31 over 1400m, 8 len behind Great Buy with 56kg at $3. Unlikely to turn the tables.
8
JESSICA BOOTH
Orange, White Chevrons And Sleeves, Orange Stars And Cap, White Star
3 x7751 HEBEL
CARROL HUNTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C S Reid, Ms J D Hiestand-Reid & Add A Length (Mgr: L E Swift)
At the latest run came from midfield and won by 12 len at this track Mdn-Sw June 16 over 1400m defeating Sabie Falls carrying 59kg at $11. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track Cl2 on May 31 over 1100m, 10 len behind Checkthemenu with 55.5kg at $14. Fitter and can measure up again.
5
P DENTON
White, Red And Purple Circle, Purple And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
4 33821 MI MIJO
WILL SAVAGE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
W A Savage
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track Bm54 June 16 over 1600m defeating Read with 56.5kg at $3.60. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track Bm76 on May 31 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Great Buy with 54kg at $8. Found his best form now. Capable enough on his day and is one of the major players.
2
STAN TSAIKOS
Green, Yellow Sash And Cap
5 36413 SILENTDEEL
RAY VINEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J D Viney, L J Harriss, Mrs S E Gibson, J T Woodward, P A Clarke, P Johannink & Mrs H J Viney
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track Bm54 on June 16 over 1600m, 2 len behind Mi Mijo carrying 60kg at $10. The run before that won by 1.3 len at this track Bm54 May 31 over 1400m defeating Nasha with 55kg at $7. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
3
SONJA LOGAN
Yellow, Black Chevrons, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 15x24 BECQUEREL
WILL SAVAGE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
W A Savage, Clip Clop Racing & S Anning
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at this track Bm54 on May 31 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Stella Bystarlight carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track Bm54 on June 16 over 1600m, 2 len behind Mi Mijo with 58kg at $6.50. Racing well. One of the main contenders.
7
J KEATING
Green, Yellow Sash And Yellow Cap
7 32858 BEEP TEST
RAY VINEY
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J D Viney, Mrs H J Viney, A Starr, D K Giles, G Starr, N Starr, M A Bosko, S McTaggart, C McTaggart, M Makings, N Schofer & J Wilson
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at this track Bm54 on June 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Mi Mijo with 55kg at $14. The run before that 5th of 7 at this track Bm76 on May 31 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Great Buy carrying 56.5kg at $21. Looking to others.
6
KRISTO SARDELIC
Yellow, Black Chevrons, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 55753 HONG KONG FIGHTER
LISA WHITTLE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
J C Silcock
Most recently got back early 3rd in a small field at this track 0 - 64 on June 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind La Vesuvius carrying 56kg at $61. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track Bm54 on May 31 over 1400m, 15 len behind Stella Bystarlight with 55.5kg at $5.50. Others make more appeal.
4
RAYMOND VIGAR
Light Blue, Red Circles, Sleeves And Cap