Alice Springs 18 Apr 2026
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Ladbrokes Mega Multi Handicap 1600m Track: Good Clear (Max: 28) Rail: True. |
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Good pace from Rock Revolution, Equal Balance and Better Not Fuss. ROCK REVOLUTION (3) led over 1600m at Darwin last time and dug deep to score by 2.75 lengths. Improved again and looks well placed to repeat the dose. Has a low gate and keeps the handy 2kg claim. VANGUARD LEGEND (2) peaks and found a place behind the above the latest. Tries hard and is always a chance at this level. ICHIBAN (1) was out of the money when resuming from a spell over 1400m at Morphettville Parks. He's switched to Darwin's top barn and on a 28-day return and just missed in a trial at the Parks in between. Has the ability and the step up to the mile suits. The betting will be key. ANPHINA (6) was a big winner this grade over 1400m last time and will be better for it. The former Victorian will manage the mile and he has to be considered. EQUAL BALANCE (4) steps up plenty in trip on a 7-day return and may be the best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Rock Revolution.
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| 1 | 159x9 |
ICHIBAN
GARY CLARKE 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG J S McShanag, K W McShanag, Mrs S M Clarke & T Johnston Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on March 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Jilladora carrying 58kg at $51. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on September 24 over 1830m, 4 len behind Valimi carrying 60kg at $13. Fitter and is expected to do much better. |
7 J R TODD |
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| 2 | 3x353 |
VANGUARD LEGEND
CHLOE BAXTER 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Miss C R Baxter, ME Everton, J G Huntley, M T Brown, Mrs J Brown, P J Dummett, S S Berson, WTRNT Legends No.1, WTRNT Legends No.2, Ms K Pointon, G P J O'brien, D Clancy, D Ball, Jesbrunollie (Mgr: B Young), Affinity Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: A M Twist) & Wooli Battlers Racing (Mgr: P J Burgess) At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Darwin 0 - 70 on April 2 over 1600m, 3 len behind Rock Revolution with 60.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 7 at Darwin 0 - 70 on March 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Atlantic Ocean with 60.5kg at $4.80. Has the ability and is among the leading chances. |
6 RAYMOND VIGAR |
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| 3 | 51431 |
ROCK REVOLUTION
CHLOE BAXTER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mosquito Creek Racing (Mgr: P M Comerford) & Miss C R Baxter Recent form sound. Last start won by 2.75 len at Darwin 0 - 70 April 2 over 1600m defeating Rossanado carrying 56kg at $3. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 10 at Darwin 0 - 76 on March 14 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Stormfront carrying 55kg at $8.50. Multiple winner over this distance and worth following up. |
3 DEBORAH BARTON |
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| 4 | 194x5 |
EQUAL BALANCE
KYM HEALY 11YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K D Healy Second run back. First-up after seven months second last in a small field at this track Hcp on April 11 over 1100m, 10 len behind Delago Lad with 54kg at $31. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Darwin 0 - 66 on July 12 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind The Final Word carrying 60kg at $21. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way. |
1 JADE DOYLE |
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| 5 | 029x8 |
GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS
KERRY PETRICK 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG R P McDonald, D P Kerr, W J Snelling, P M McDonald, P F Kerr & A Adamczyk Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 9 at this track 0 - 70 on April 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Bahama Bay carrying 55kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Avoca Avoca Cup on October 18 over 1860m, 3.5 len behind Staunch carrying 55kg at $21. Fitter but hard to see her featuring. |
4 D TOURNEUR |
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| 6 | 44x31 |
ANPHINA
KERRY PETRICK 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG R P McDonald & D P Kerr Third-up today. First-up 3rd in a small field at this track Bm54 on March 21 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Boss Shelby with 53.5kg at $7. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 3.5 len at this track 0 - 58 April 4 over 1400m defeating Miracoli with 53.5kg at $2.30. Should be thereabouts. |
5 LEK MALONEY |
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| 7 | 3x487 |
BETTER NOT FUSS
LISA WHITTLE 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P A Gardner, J S Gardner & Miss D Gardner Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at this track 0 - 58 on April 4 over 1400m, 15 len behind Step Forward with 58.5kg at $20. Before that second last of 9 at this track Bm54 on March 28 over 1200m, 10 len behind Step Forward carrying 59.5kg at $21. Making up the numbers. |
9 JESSIE PHILPOT |
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| 8 | 656x5 |
COURS VITE
KERRY PETRICK 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs E Doudle, B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey), J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis), Ravo Racing, J Capper, D Hare, P McIntosh & Mrs M McIntosh Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 7 at this track 0 - 58 on April 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Step Forward carrying 58kg at $15. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Murray Bridge 0-60 on August 13 over 2000m, 8 len behind Coorong Tycoon carrying 58.5kg at $20. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two. |
8 IANISH LUXIMON |
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| 9 | 67x52 |
CEE PEE ONE
DICK LEECH 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG G J Leech, Brittain Racing (Mgr: P L Brittain) & J J Gordon Third-up today. First-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at this track Bm54 on March 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Step Forward carrying 57kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 7 at this track 0 - 58 on April 4 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Step Forward carrying 53.5kg at $5. Facing another stiff test today. |
2 JESSICA BOOTH |
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