Darwin 12 Jul 2025
GOING: G
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AUFS Chief Minister's Cup 1600m Track: Good Clouds (Max: 29) Rail: True. |
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Plenty of pressure from Wolfburn, Cinque Torri and Great Buy battling for the lead over Bear Story. CINQUE TORRI (2) has cruised home in both of his starts here since shifting from Sydney. He has no trouble stepping up to a mile, and with a kilo less to carry from the pole position, he should complete the hat-trick. WOLFBURN (10) has been steadily improving with racing and only weakened late after setting the pace over 1300m here 2 weeks ago, finishing fourth. He has a good record over a mile here and is expected to figure in the top 3 this time. Stick with him. BEAR STORY (1) needed his fresh-up run here over 1300m a fortnight ago and will improve quickly with a step up to a more suitable trip of a mile. He has 4.5kg less to carry this time, and is worth consideration. PICAROON (11) was a game fourth behind the top pick in the same race when resuming from a spell. She will be having just her second start for a new stable, and can figure in the top 3 this time. GREAT BUY (4) is a durable veteran who comes into this on the verge of a hat-trick of wins. Stick with him for all bets. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cinque Torri on top.
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| 1 | 413x9 |
BEAR STORY
NEIL DYER 7YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG SP Dignan, J Dyer, D Campbell, M Deleuil, B S David, M J Burns, J A Coleman, J Kalinowsky & R T Blenkinship Second-up. First-up after 11 months second last of 10 at this track Hcp on June 28 over 1300m, 11 len behind Cinque Torri carrying 63.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Mornington Hcp on April 20 2024 over 2000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Arran Bay with 56kg at $15. Expected to finish much closer. |
6 RAYMOND VIGAR |
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| 2 | 67x11 |
CINQUE TORRI
ELLA CLARKE 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J McShanag, J Adams, Mrs S Clarke, K McShanag, E Berry & T Tewhata Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track Hcp June 14 over 1200m defeating Bon's Your Back with 58kg at $4.80. Second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track Hcp June 28 over 1300m defeating Bon's Your Back with 60kg at $1.95. Can extend the winning streak. |
1 A NICHOLLS |
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| 3 | 454x7 |
FLASH FLOOD
GARY CLARKE 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs S M Clarke, J A O'Neill, B W Tutt, S Ostojic, M Laidler, Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: A M Egan), Mrs J McKenna, A W Thomson, A L Grieve, B M Farley, B J O'Brien, R M Burns, B S David, M J Burns, N Munro, B Moore & Miss T A Parsell Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 10 at this track Hcp on June 28 over 1300m, 10 len behind Cinque Torri with 61kg at $10. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Moonee Valley Vobis Gold Star on October 25 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 58kg at $9. Anticipating a big run. |
7 J LYON |
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| 4 | 92711 |
GREAT BUY
TERRY GILLETT 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG T J Kilmartin & B Robb Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track Hcp June 28 over 1300m defeating Magic Defense with 60kg at $8. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Alice Springs Bm76 May 31 over 1400m defeating Mi Mijo carrying 60.5kg at $2.25. Going well and looks one of the chances. |
9 DAKOTA-LEE GILLETT |
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| 5 | 636x8 |
HADOUKEN
PETER ROBL 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG S J Murdoch, Miss J Heffernan, D J Sankey, Ms H L Guilfoyle, M A McNally, L H T Young, Mrs M Young, Ms M B Sankey, S C Desborough, B M Ames, Mrs N Duddy, Ms H L M Priestnall, W Nelson, K P Crandon, J Brumnic, J Griffiths, R J A Kolomeitz, Mrs D F Kolomeitz & K Pethybridge Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at this track Hcp on June 28 over 1300m, 10 len behind Great Buy with 58.5kg at $10. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm90 on January 18 over 1600m, 14 len behind Kronenbourg carrying 57kg at $17. Will take a lot from that run and is in the mix. |
4 P SHIERS |
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HASSELTOFF
DICK LEECH 8YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: D P Dance), M Puopolo, A B H Scott, Mrs C Scott, K R Smart, Ms M T Curtain, P J Gallivan, P A Scales, Mrs H I Beasley, Wandering Toffs (Mgr: W R Glenn), Mrs L E Smith, J E J Ciurlionis, J W Clements & Brittain Racing (Mgr: P L Brittain) Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by 1.0 len Alice Springs Cup April 6 over 2000m defeating Write Your Name carrying 60kg at $1.80. First up last campaign ninth of 13 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ 1Mw-Ly October 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Angland carrying 56.5kg at $12. Might need this outing. |
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| 7 | x0057 |
HENNESSY LAD
GARY CLARKE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing, M Pratt, M Mckinnon, Tooferwon, D Connolly, L Marin, S Tagliaferri, B Menzies, D H Chapis, Sabai Gai, Moama Magic No.2, Deep Fire Racing 2, J Bartram, M Jenkins, R Brooker, S Jenkins & J Robinson Most recently 7th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 18 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Outta Compton with 59kg at $14. Before that 5th of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm70 on June 13 over 1500m, 9 len behind Winning Toast with 59kg at $10. Struggling and looking to others. |
10 AARON SWEENEY |
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| 8 | 630x5 |
PRINCE JOFRA
JASON MANNING 6YO GR/B GELDING 59.0KG On Fire Racing (Mgr: J Kersten), J Manning, S Aylett, Six Dogs (C Gibbings), Sweet Boys Racing (R Sweet), K Wilson, M Turner, B Cunningham, A Darcy, D De Silva, I Dunstan-Goodger, G Flesfadar, Ms M Freeman, M Gasparis, G Nicholls, B Scott, I Wachtel, W Gibbons, M Roditis & Racing Royals (A Kelly) Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 8 at this track Hcp on June 28 over 1300m, 4 len behind Great Buy with 56.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Morphettville Parks Nmw-Ly on March 15 over 1550m, 2.5 len behind Bangerang Redback carrying 60.5kg at $15. Has a strong second-up record but this looks a bit rich. |
5 MS V ARNOTT |
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| 9 | 42525 |
SUPREME ATTRACTION
TERRY GILLETT 9YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs L D Gillett & A D McClure Last start second last in a small field at this track Bm76 on June 21 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Galaxy General carrying 61kg at $26. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Tennant Creek Hcp on May 17 over 1600m, 7 len behind Venting with 59.5kg at $6.50. Looks tested again this line-up. |
8 STAN TSAIKOS |
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| 10 | 2x074 |
WOLFBURN
GARY CLARKE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG A E Kingshott, Mrs S M Clarke, R Norton, F D Magee, G E Allen, J P P Brown, J G Scobie, J P Smith, L Marriott, P G Tonks, C Tucker, Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), S R Hine, B J Walsh, D O'Brien, R P King, S W Dando & A Rehberg At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track Hcp on June 28 over 1300m, 2 len behind Great Buy carrying 59.5kg at $2.50. The race before that ran last of 7 at this track Hcp on June 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Cinque Torri carrying 60.5kg at $7. Strong top-three hope. |
3 J R TODD |
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| 11 | 317x4 |
PICAROON
KERRY PETRICK 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG J Clisby, Mrs S Clisby, S Sills, J Doherty, Ms K M Petrick, G M Simmons, J Robb, R McDonald, D Kerr & S Maloney Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at this track Hcp on June 28 over 1300m, 7 len behind Cinque Torri carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Murtoa Murtoa Cup on October 5 over 2050m, nose behind Station One with 57.5kg at $8. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
2 P DENTON |
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