Alice Springs   20 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

St Patricks Day 15th March Handicap 1000m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 37)   Rail: True.  

Expecting Bonny Impact to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. Tough. TIPSY TORONADO (8) has switched from a Darwin yard on a 22-day return. She's been plainer her last two, but the form prior reads well for this contest. In an in-form stable and will carry a feather with the 4kg claimer engaged. A winnable assignment and the betting will be key. DELUSIONALDICTATOR (2) resumes and performs on the fresh side. Has to skip over from a wide gate but gets in well with the 3kg claim and can feature with average luck. The lightly raced OUR SQUAMOSA (7) won her Maiden at a short quote and then was expected to deliver again in a CL2, but faded out after chasing the speed. She's much better than that and maps for the run of the race. TANGO STEPZ (3) is hard to catch, but the well-performed veteran cannot be underestimated. She's been freshened and is likely to race well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tipsy Toronado if the betting suggests stable confidence.
1 22528 QUANAPIRRI BAY
GREG CONNOR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
G L Connor, Miss R E Sidebottom, B M Farley, Ms M Farley, Mrs J C Mules, P R Mules & A D Doyle
Last start ran last of 8 at this track 0 - 64 on December 6 over 1100m, 6 len behind Rock Of Kryptonite carrying 57kg at $8. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track Bm54 on November 22 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Even Sharper carrying 62kg at $6. Overdue and rates among the hopes.
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LEK MALONEY
Lime Green, White Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
2 3272x DELUSIONALDICTATOR
KEVIN LAMPRECHT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs R W Lamprecht, G P Aldam, Ms T L Rimington, J A Adams, Q J Smith, C G Riches & Ms N Rantanen Reynolds
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at this track Bm54 October 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Only The Best carrying 60kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Darwin 0 - 62 June 28 over 1100m, 10 len behind Wild Beau with 58kg at $4.80. Should give a great sight.
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DEBORAH BARTON
Yellow, Red Crossed Sashes And Crosses, Red Cap
3 43324 TANGO STEPZ
RAY VINEY
9YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J D Viney, Mrs H J Viney, Ms Y Starr, Mrs A J Starr, A Starr & Ms C L Starr
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at this track 0 - 64 on November 1 over 1000m, 5 len behind Black Zous carrying 56kg at $8. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track Bm54 on October 26 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Only The Best with 58.5kg at $6.50. Her best is good enough.
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JESSIE PHILPOT
Yellow, Black Chevrons, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 0x238 QUANAH
RAY VINEY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
J D Viney, Mrs H J Viney, J J Starr, Ms C L Starr & A T Maloney
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track Bm54 on November 22 over 1100m, 11 len behind Even Sharper with 59kg at $2.60. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track 0 - 58 on November 8 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Midnight Hustle carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Looking elsewhere.
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SONJA LOGAN
Yellow, Black Chevrons, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 85710 BONNY IMPACT
GREG CONNOR
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss K J Halliday, A Morley, J M Vale, Ms S Perriam, M F Mace, Mrs J R Mace, Mrs K M Hayward, S W Hayward & F Salvatore
Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Clare 0-58 on November 23 over 1100m, 9 len behind Chillcuz with 57kg at $81. Before that won by 2.25 len at Wentworth Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1000m defeating Hedged Your Bets with 57kg at $3.80. Fully tested.
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P DENTON
Lime Green, White Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
6 8428x GOVERNOR
PAUL GARDNER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P A Gardner, C S Reid, J W Gardner, G D Christmas, J W Harman, T Anders, J S Gardner & Mrs D Gardner
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at this track 0 - 58 April 20 over 1100m, 14 len behind Boy Big carrying 58kg at $4.40. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm56 July 24 2024 over 900m, soft track; 7 len behind Kaido with 59kg at $6. May need more time.
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Blue And White Checks, Red Armbands And Cap
7 412 OUR SQUAMOSA
KERRY PETRICK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms K M Petrick, G M Simmons & Ms L K Griswood
Racing well recently. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track Cl2 on December 6 over 1400m, 9 len behind Stella Bystarlight with 55kg at $3. The start before that won by 0.8 len at this track Mdn-Sw November 22 over 1100m defeating Upforthechallenge carrying 54.5kg at $2.40. One of the better chances.
3
AARON SWEENEY
Cerise, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Sleeves, Cerise Diamonds, Quartered Cap, Cerise Peak
8 x3175 TIPSY TORONADO
LISA WHITTLE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Rhino Racing (Mgr: B W Garske) & Mrs L J Shiers
Most recently second last in a small field at Darwin 0 - 58 on November 28 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Bryce carrying 57kg at $7. Before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Darwin Bm54 on October 18 over 1100m, 6 len behind La Boqueria with 58kg at $3.10. Capable of a big run.
6
HAYLEY SPITSE
Green, White Rhino, Striped Sleeves and Cap
9 0x00x BAD MAN
DICK LEECH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
G J Leech & Brittain Racing (Mgr: P L Brittain)
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Darwin 0 - 58 August 2 over 1300m, 71 len behind Kessler with 55.5kg at $101. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at Darwin 0 - 58 July 19 over 1100m, 26 len behind Valkur carrying 58kg at $31. Not likely to feature at this stage of the prep.
2
RAYMOND VIGAR
Yellow, Blue Horseshoe, Red Sleeves, Red And Yellow Quartered Cap
10 x4174 BOSS SHELBY
WILL SAVAGE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
W A Savage
Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track 0 - 58 on November 8 over 1100m, 7 len behind Midnight Hustle with 53.5kg at $11. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track Cl2 on October 26 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Apolaki carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Won’t spend a cent in the run from the inside gate. Should be thereabouts.
1
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Green, Yellow Sash And Cap
11 0805x VALABING
DICK LEECH
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
L Scholes, Brittain Racing, Happy Wanderers, G McMahon, R Bail & C Moore
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Kununurra Rtg 54+ August 30 over 1100m, 6 len behind Tyquendo carrying 54kg at $7. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Darwin 3yo Bm64 June 7 over 1200m, 11 len behind Vanguard Legend with 54kg at $10. Not likely to feature at this stage of the prep.
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Yellow, Blue Horseshoe, Red Sleeves, Red And Yellow Quartered Cap