ID25 LADBROKES INTER DOMINION PACING CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND FINAL (GROUP 1) 3157m Track: GOOD |
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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