ALBION PARK   19 Jul 2025
 
GOING: N

ID25 LADBROKES INTER DOMINION PACING CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND FINAL (GROUP 1) 3157m

Track: GOOD      

A tricky inside draw looks the only realistic threat to a LEAP TO FAME (1) cakewalk. The local superstar was dominant in coming from the inside of the second row to win both heats, taking his record here to a phenomenal 38 from 44. Untried at the distance but his toughness and stamina suggest he will relish it. Risks being crossed early but as long as he can gain clear air he should claim a second Inter Dominion crown. Defending champion DON HUGO (6) needs to turn around last week's disappointment but did overcame a second row draw for a strong win in round one. Clearly the second best horse in this field so could still make a race of it. CAPTAINS KNOCK (9) did a good job to come from wide barriers for second in both rounds. Draws for a soft run on the pegs and if the luck presents can get into the trifecta. SPEAK THE TRUTH (3) led from this draw to win last week's heat so could give a sight. Veteran MAX DELIGHT (11) is tough enough to get into the first four over the marathon journey.
1 11111 LEAP TO FAME
GRANT DIXON
6YO  BAY  HORSE
Solid Earth Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Seymour)
Champion pacer. Posted a big 10 m win as favourite (Sr1) at this track (3:09.40) beating Nyack in No NR on July 12 at $1.65. Two runs back won by 9 m as favourite (Sr1) at this track (2:28.90) beating Pinseeker in No NR on July 5 at $1.15. Has been dominant through the series and with a terrific record here looks set for another Inter Dominion crown.
Fr1
G W DIXON
BLACK & WHITE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES
2 51534 RAKERO REBEL
JESS TUBBS
6YO  BROWN  MARE
J & C Tubbs (Mgr: J A Tubbs), G D Jarvis, R M Jarvis, B A Fullwood, N R Allen, P D Allen
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 2680m at this track, beaten 7 m by Speak The Truth (3:13.30) in No NR on July 12 at $4. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 2138m at this track beaten 7 m by Sure Thing Captain (2:30.50) in No NR on July 5 at $3.90. Draws well but may be feeling the pinch late.
Fr2
J J HERBERTSON
GREEN, RED YOKE & BRACES, WHITE STARS & PIPING
3 25191 SPEAK THE TRUTH
SHANNON PRICE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING
Raboki Pty Ltd (Mgr: S M Price)
Last start won by 3 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (3:13.30) beating Captains Knock in No NR on July 12 at $3.90. Led from this draw to win his latest heat so can give a sight.
Fr3
N M DAWSON
RED, BLACK STARS & STRIPES
4 82943 CYA ART
KERRYANN MORRIS
7YO  BAY  GELDING
A M Gallagher
Seven-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 3rd (Sr1) over 2680m at this track beaten 4 m by Speak The Truth (3:13.30) in No NR on July 12 at $13. The race before was not as impressive when beaten by 9 m finishing fourth behind Don Hugo at this track over 2138m in a No NR on July 5 at $41. Solid through the heats but doubt he can beat the big guns.
Fr4
J P GALLAGHER
BLUE WITH GREEN YOKE, GREEN BRACES, GREEN WAISTBAND, WHITE DIAMONDS, BLUE SLEEVES WITH GREEN CUFFS
5 71434 PETES SAID SO
KERRYANN MORRIS
9YO  BAY  GELDING
P Kohlsdorf
Nine-year-old gelding who has been thereabouts in recent starts. Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2680m at this track beaten 8 m by Sure Thing Captain (3:13.70) in No NR on July 12 at $34. Will not find this easy. Tough veteran but might find this a bit tough.
Fr5
R P MORRIS
BLACK WITH ORANGE YOKE & BRACES, BLACK SLEEVES WITH ORANGE CUFFS
6 x1118 DON HUGO
LUKE MCCARTHY
5YO  BROWN  HORSE
Kingstead Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: A Licastro)
Disappointed last start; 8th (Fr1) over 2680m at this track, beaten 30 m by Leap To Fame (3:09.40) in No NR on July 12 at $2.30. Showed ability the race before when he won by 1.3 m as favourite (Sr3) at this track (2:29.30) beating Captains Knock in No NR on July 5 at $1.20. Defending Inter Dominion champion who could shake off the last-start disappointment and make a race of it.
Fr6
L A MCCARTHY
GREEN, BLUE BRACES & SLEEVES, WHITE YOKE, BLUE STARS
7 94527 CATCH A WAVE
ANDY GATH
6YO  BROWN  GELDING
P Matthews
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2680m at this track, beaten 22 m by Leap To Fame (3:09.40) in No NR on July 12 at $23. At the start before good run when 2nd (Sr4) over 2138m at this track, beaten 6 m by Sure Thing Captain (2:30.50) in No NR on July 5 at $12. Capable on his day and makes each way appeal.
Fr7
K M GATH
GOLD, PURPLE LOGO, RED COLLAR, GOLD & PURPLE HOOPED SLEEVES
8 12282 NYACK
JAMES RATTRAY
5YO  BAY  HORSE
B J Rattray, L C Dakin, D J Dakin
Last start 2nd (Sr2) over 2680m at this track, beaten 10 m by Leap To Fame (3:09.40) in No NR on July 12 at $41. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 19 m by Don Hugo (2:29.30) in No NR on July 5 at $8. This looks a tough task.

J R RATTRAY
RED, WHITE YOKE, BLUE BRACES, DIAMONDS & WAISTBAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE "R" & CUFFS
9 x3722 CAPTAINS KNOCK
BRAD HEWITT
5YO  BAY  HORSE
Triple Play Syndicate (Mgr: A L Hewitt)
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m second behind Speak The Truth at this track over 2680m No NR last start. Before that was beaten 1.3 metres second again at this track over 2138m same class on July 5. Has been good from wide draws and with a soft run likely could get into the finish.
Sr1
B M HEWITT
DARK GREEN & YELLOW DIAMONDS, BROWN SLEEVES
10 40753 TIMS A TROOPER
GRANT DIXON
6YO  BAY  HORSE
Solid Earth Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Seymour)
Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 2680m at this track beaten 7 m by Sure Thing Captain (3:13.70) in No NR on July 12 at $15. Two runs back 5th (Sr5) over 2138m at this track, beaten 11 m by Don Hugo (2:29.30) in No NR on July 5 at $61. Facing a tough assignment from the back row.
Sr2
J J CHAPPLE
BLACK, WHITE PIPING COLLAR & WAISTBAND, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE PIN STRIPES
11 33242 MAX DELIGHT
DAVID AIKEN
9YO  BAY  HORSE
M J Maxfield
Two back was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Leap To Fame at this track over 2138m in a No NR on July 5 at $31. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Sure Thing Captain at this track over 2680m in a No NR on July 12 at $7.50. Placed in last year's Inter Dominion final and is tough enough to feature again.
Sr3
W H RIXON
YELLOW, DARK BLUE A AND STARS ON SLEEVES
12 4x111 SURE THING CAPTAIN
SHANNON PRICE
5YO  BAY  GELDING
Raboki Pty Ltd (Mgr: S M Price)
Registered wins at his last three starts. Last start won by 4 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at this track (3:13.70) beating Max Delight in No NR on July 12 at $1.40. Hard to leave out on current form. Tougher task from the back row but must respect winning form.
Sr4
A F J SANDERSON
RED, BLACK STARS & STRIPES, WHITE ARMBANDS
13 21035 ARODA
GRANT DIXON
5YO  BAY  HORSE
GSM Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: G N Mitchell)
Well beaten last start by Leap To Fame, a rival who he faces again; when 17 metres fifth at this track over 2680m in a No NR race on July 12. Looks safely held.
Sr5
T DIXON
NAVY BLUE, WHITE V, RED SLEEVES, GOLD STARS