Darwin 02 Aug 2025
GOING: G
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Cleanaway Handicap 1000m Track: Good Clouds (Max: 29) Rail: True. |
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Small field but expecting a genuine tempo with plenty of pace engaged. LITTLE DITTY (3) had a genuine excuse for finishing out of the money for the first time on this course last time out after losing a shoe during the running of that race and injuring the base of his hoof. He has been given plenty of time to recover and has won his only other 2 starts on this track. Stick with him. PATRIOTIC KING (5) has been building his fitness levels up with 3 modest runs back from a spell. He has a good draw and is worth one more chance. BLACK ZOUS (1) fought on gamely for fourth here last week and has the benefit of a 3kg claim this time. A good draw will also help him, and he is worth some each-way consideration. HELLIVIT (2) has yet to fire on this track and seems to reserve his best form for his home track at Alice Springs. There are a few things in his favour here, and he could well be one to consider to spice up any multiple wagers. HEY LITTLE SISTER (6) is proving to be hard to catch, and her last win was 3 starts back at big odds. Don't drop her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Little Ditty had an excuse last start and could be the one to side with in an even contest.
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| 1 | 2x274 |
BLACK ZOUS
KERRY PETRICK 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms K M Petrick, G M Simmons, D P Kerr, R P McDonald, JR Robb, Mrs D M Grieve & Ms N Rantanen Reynolds Last start 4th of 8 at this track 0 - 66 on July 26 over 1000m, 7 len behind Wild Beau carrying 58kg at $5.50. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track 0 - 66 on July 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind The Final Word carrying 59kg at $7.50. Finds a suitable race and looks one of the key runners. |
3 JESSICA BOOTH |
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| 2 | 3x084 |
HELLIVIT
KERRY PETRICK 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Ms K M Petrick, G M Simmons, R P McDonald, D P Kerr, P J O'connell & Mrs D M Grieve Most recently in a small field at this track Bm76 on July 19 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Bon's Pride with 54kg at $31. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track 0 - 66 on July 16 over 1100m, 8 len behind Devils Delight carrying 58.5kg at $31. Can improve and play a big role. |
7 P DENTON |
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| 3 | 75215 |
LITTLE DITTY
TERRY GILLETT 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T Gillett & A D McClure Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on June 21 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Luna Field carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track Bm54 June 7 over 1100m defeating Lochlorian with 59kg at $10. Forgive the last run; worth following up. |
1 DAKOTA-LEE GILLETT |
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| 4 | 8x497 |
OAKLAND RAIDER
PHILIP COLE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs R I Cole Last start second last of 8 at this track 0 - 66 on July 26 over 1000m, 10 len behind Wild Beau with 57.5kg at $21. Before that second last of 10 at this track 0 - 66 on July 16 over 1100m, 8 len behind Devils Delight carrying 58.5kg at $21. Disappointing of late and others are preferred. |
5 MS HANNAH LE BLANC |
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| 5 | 6x995 |
PATRIOTIC KING
GARY CLARKE 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), D A Williams, D Goodall-Wilson, Mrs S E Clark, R Atkinson, Snow Road Thoroughbreds (Mgr: G N Mcnulty), & Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track 0 - 66 on July 26 over 1000m, 8 len behind Wild Beau carrying 57.5kg at $15. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track 0 - 62 on June 28 over 1100m, 13 len behind Wild Beau with 60.5kg at $6. Unlikely to threaten. |
4 J R TODD |
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| 6 | 54164 |
HEY LITTLE SISTER
CHRIS POLLARD 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG C Pollard Most recently 4th of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on July 12 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Alpha Street carrying 57.5kg at $13. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track 0 - 76 on June 28 over 1000m, 16 len behind Lumber Punk with 55kg at $31. Leading prospect. |
2 STAN TSAIKOS |
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| 7 | 762x3 |
REAL DIVINE
KERRY PETRICK 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms K M Petrick & G M Simmons Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd in a small field at this track 0 - 62 on July 19 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Kessler with 55kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Alice Springs Bm54 on January 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Zesty Spice with 56kg at $9.50. Strips fitter and is in the mix. |
6 J LYON |
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