Darwin   04 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

Schweppes Handicap 1300m

Track: Good   Clouds (Max: 27)   Rail: True.  

They look to roll along early with Rising Fire and Starton leading the charge. THE GIRL'S BOY (1) was at a big price when cruising to victory here 5 days ago in a similar field. The extra 2kg should not bother him, and even from a wider gate, he is the one to beat again, just don't expect another fancy price. POLARISING (9) will be down in class from her last start sixth here 9 days ago over 1100m. She tries a trip beyond 1200m for the first time, and with Noel Callow picking up the ride, she is worth another chance. DUMMY SPIT (2) was a battling fifth behind the top pick in the same race last time out. He is having his third start in 9 days, but is tough, and can bounce straight back into the money. MIAMI BABY (3) has hit his straps at the right time and will be chasing a hat-trick of wins here. He rises 4.5kg in weight, but is down in class, and can get the job done again. STARTON (8) is improving with each start back from a spell and was just over a length from the winner when finishing third here last start. He is good enough to take out a race like this. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Girl's Boy can win again.
1 51361 THE GIRL'S BOY
KERRY PETRICK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Ms K M Petrick, G M Simmons, R P McDonald, D P Kerr, Mrs D Grieve, Ms L Griswood, Ms C Need & Ms M L Hancock
Last start won by 1.3 len at this track 0 - 62 July 30 over 1200m defeating Sunzou with 60.5kg at $17. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track 0 - 66 on July 16 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Devils Delight with 59kg at $31. Cannot be discounted.
9
RAYMOND VIGAR
Turquoise, Black Tankards, Stars Sleeves And Seams Cap
2 22215 DUMMY SPIT
ANDREW PERDON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
A R Perdon, S Boulton, I B Webb, H Nettleton, A Whittaker, M J Whittaker, Mrs B Whittaker, Mrs L Whittaker, Ms T M Cross & L C Barker
Last start 5th of 7 at this track 0 - 62 on July 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind The Girl's Boy carrying 61kg at $8.50. The race before that won by 1.0 len at this track 0 - 58 July 26 over 1200m defeating Rising Fire with 61kg at $3.90. Worth another try.
4
SONJA LOGAN
Navy Blue And White Checks, White Sleeves With Navy Horseshoes, Checked Cap
3 16711 MIAMI BABY
CHLOE BAXTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss C R Baxter, A N Schuman, P J Dummett, Mrs S B Everton & P J Burgess
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by a neck at this track 3yo Bm68 July 26 over 1200m defeating Rossanado with 56.5kg at $7. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at this track 3yo Bm66 July 12 over 1100m defeating Forgetaboutit with 55kg at $5. Rates highly and should go well.
11
J LYON
Navy Blue, White Seams Sleeves, Seams Cap
4 54x43 FRAWLEY
PHILIP COLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, B W Jarvis, J Kelsh, B G Williams, G C Dickie, G F Guy, Ms J L Neumann, M R Neumann, P C Atkinson, R Neill, S M Kelsh, Mrs S M Edwards, P M Cole & Mrs M K Jarvis
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 at this track Cl2 on June 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lochlorian with 60kg at $15. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track 0 - 62 on July 16 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Mr Marrakech with 59.5kg at $15. Has to raise the bar to be competitive in this line-up.
10
W R DAVIS
Gold, Black Marlin, Maroon Sleeves, Gold And Maroon Quartered Cap
5 11444 RHESUS
PHILIP COLE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs R I Cole, Mrs A L Sayers-Hunt, Boopts (Mgr: L F Cousins), D A Hancock, D G Lines, H Cottier, Ms H J Goodall, Ms J L Neumann, P M Cole, T D Bloxsom & M R Neumann
Most recently 4th in a small field at this track 0 - 62 on July 19 over 1300m, 6 len behind Kessler carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 7 at this track 0 - 64 on June 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Iknowhatyouredoing carrying 60kg at $7.50. Looking to others for the winner.
7
JESSICA BOOTH
Blue, Red N, Blue Sleeves, Red Halves, Red Cap, Blue Lightning Bolt
6 x2704 LEAN ON ME
KERRY PETRICK
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
R P McDonald & D Kerr
Most recently 4th of 8 at this track Cl2 on July 30 over 1100m, 11 len behind Field Of Praise with 59kg at $7.50. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track 0 - 62 on July 16 over 1300m, 25 len behind Mr Marrakech with 58.5kg at $11. Getting beaten too easily and needs to do more.
8
STAN TSAIKOS
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
7 29x29 RISING FIRE
CHLOE BAXTER
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms R F Adams, D S Smith, M Anthony, Ms N Bella, Mrs J Toohey, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, Lucky Pocket Racing (Mgr: M B Bramley) & Miss C R Baxter
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on July 26 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Dummy Spit with 60kg at $4.40. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Alice Springs Cl2 December 7 over 1400m defeating Zesty Spice with 59kg at $1.90. One of the better chances.
1
P SHIERS
Navy Blue, White Seams Sleeves, Seams Cap
8 47x43 STARTON
KERRY PETRICK
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms KM Petrick, G Simmons, D Kerr, S Parnell, R McDonald, G Kinsella, Mrs N Johnson, J Robb, Mrs N Rantanen Reynolds & DM Grieve
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 12 at this track 0 - 58 on July 19 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Valkur with 61kg at $3.80. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on July 26 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Dummy Spit with 60.5kg at $7.50. Rates highly and should prove hard to beat.
2
P DENTON
Light Blue, Yellow Diamond Sash, Quartered Cap
9 2x756 POLARISING
TOMMY LOGAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
T J Logan, Mrs S Esposito, D Esposito, Mrs L M Logan, B J Higgins, A T Maloney, TD Penhall, T Kelly, J Dyer, Australian Racing Tour Darwin (Mgr: J E Mcgauran), B J Binns & Ms K White
Last start 6th of 9 at this track Hcp on July 26 over 1100m, 5 len behind Pharoah Magic with 54kg at $26. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track 0 - 66 on July 16 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Devils Delight carrying 57kg at $13. Prepared to risk again.
3
TODD PANNELL
Aqua, Silver Lightning Bolt, Purple Sleeves, Silver Lightning Bolt, Aqua Cap, Purple Stripes
10 09696 BLOWN AWAY
NEIL DYER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
N J Dyer, S Richter, T Kelly, P J Dummett, Mrs F Morris, S Moo, L E Eales, C J Hogan, Mrs M L Hogan, Mrs R J Blee & M J Deacon
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track 0 - 62 on July 16 over 1300m, 10 len behind Mr Marrakech carrying 58kg at $51. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track Bmnt 70 on July 5 over 1600m, 25 len behind Stormfront with 55kg at $51. Looks safely held.
6
Grey, Pink And Black Band And Armbands, Pink Cap
11 3x543 STARLITE REBEL
KYM HEALY
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
K D Healy, Ms C Healy, Mrs L K Healy, R S Austin, Mrs A D Austin & Mrs R Cole
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track 0 - 62 on July 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind The Girl's Boy carrying 55.5kg at $14. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track F&M 0 - 70 on July 16 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Hell Fire Miss with 55.5kg at $14. Capable enough on her day and is a key runner.
5
JADE HAMPSON
Light Blue, Red And White Star, White Striped Sleeves, Star Cap
12 1x708 VALABING
DICK LEECH
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
L Scholes, Brittain Racing, Happy Wanderers, G McMahon, R Bail & C Moore
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track 0 - 66 on July 26 over 1000m, 13 len behind Wild Beau with 55kg at $51. Before that ran last of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on June 28 over 1200m, 9 len behind Mr Jones with 56.5kg at $11. Looks tested again.
6
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Yellow, Blue Horseshoe, Red Sleeves, Red And Yellow Quartered Cap