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Casino Race 2 - Intersport Casino

DISTANCE DRUMS (5) boasts a consistent overall record including three wins from 14 starts, but missed the frame latest when fifth (20.78) over 350m at Grafton. Expected to feature in the finish. FOR MERCY SAKE (7) was in the minors when resuming at this track where she finished second (17.28) in a Grade 5. Fitter and longer journey looks ideal. Form from her last run is proving strong. Can measure up. EXCUSE (1) should be in the finish fresh from a five months break.

Race Time:4:58 AM

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:411m

Excuse (1)766823476x

Trainer: Glen Northfield (Leeville)12 mths 17: 3-1-3

2 yo RED/BDL Bitch

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: SUBMISSION (AUS)

Stats

Career17: 3-1-3

Win %17.65%

Place %41.18%

Prize Money$3,290.00

Comments

Resumes from a five months spell and was in the minors at only other fresh up run, finishing second over 431m at Ipswich. Solid claims this line-up.

Last Starts 151 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	11/11/2024	9	GR 5	$3,000.00	Albion Park	395m	0:23.90	0:23.22	0:22.60	11.24	6	1. Ashy Bear 2. Weblec Spark 3. Art Of Deception	9.8L	$26.00
7/8	02/11/2024	8	GR 5	$3,500.00	Ipswich	431m	0:25.69	0:25.34	0:24.98	13.63	3	1. Cloisonne 2. Spring Notice 3. Sonny Crockett	5.0L	$8.00
4/8	25/10/2024	7	GR 5	$3,000.00	Ipswich	431m	0:25.63	0:25.38	0:25.08	13.7	8	1. Bathtub Splasher 2. Ruby Shines 3. Teddy Foodle	3.5L	$41.00
3/8	18/10/2024	7	P5	$3,800.00	Ipswich	431m	0:25.51	0:24.90	0:24.90	13.53	5	1. Nicole Maria 2. Spring Bistro 3. Excuse	8.8L	$41.00
2/8	11/10/2024	4	P5	$3,000.00	Ipswich	431m	0:25.53	0:25.41	0:25.16	13.72	5	1. Spring Rock 2. Excuse 3. Pocket Banfield	1.8L	$23.00
8/8	07/10/2024	7	GR 5	$3,000.00	Albion Park	395m	0:23.71	0:22.74	0:22.74	11.05	7	1. Nakisha 2. Hara's Grace 3. Destini Kadali	13.8L	$31.00

Tony Tarks (2)444651

Trainer: Steven Lockhart (North Lismore)12 mths 6: 1-0-0

1 yo Black Dog

Sire: VELOCETTE (AUS)

Dam: TARKS TAMMY ROSE (AUS)

Stats

Career6: 1-0-0

Win %16.67%

Place %16.67%

Prize Money$1,565.00

Comments

Good performance to win by 1.5 lengths at this track over 411m (23.68) beating Round The Ridges in Maiden on April 3. Broke maiden last time but needs to improve further.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	03/04/2025	2	MDN	$1,790.00	Casino	411m	0:23.68	0:23.68	0:23.41	8.75	1	1. Tony Tarks 2. Round The Ridges 3. Barefoot Creeper	1.5L	$2.80
5/8	01/04/2025	7	MDN	$1,790.00	Casino	300m	0:17.61	0:17.02	0:16.67	2.46	6	1. She Lies Easy 2. Heidi Bonus 3. Lilly Bonus	8.3L	$14.00
6/6	25/03/2025	28	MDN	$1,790.00	Grafton	350m	0:20.84	0:20.37	0:19.69	4.26	5	1. Miss Blue Blaze 2. Fascinate Bailey 3. Stoker Smoker	6.5L	$14.00
4/8	25/02/2025	36	MDN	$3,000.00	Ipswich	431m	0:25.87	0:25.44	0:24.66	13.91	5	1. Finest Cut 2. Tripper Art 3. Blanco Fire	6.0L	$12.00
4/8	20/01/2025	32	MDN	$2,400.00	Ipswich	288m	0:17.95	0:17.39	0:16.98	6.26	2	1. Blue Machine 2. Sirius Max 3. Alpha Gilligan	8.0L	$3.20
4/8	19/12/2024	-	MDN	$2,400.00	Ipswich	288m	0:17.71	0:17.31	0:17.00	6.32	6	1. Shadow Raven 2. Parting Shot 3. Nightmare Run	5.8L	$4.40

Distance Drums (5)2112532235

Trainer: Colin Graham (WIANGAREE)12 mths 14: 3-4-4

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: DISTANT STAR (AUS)

Stats

Career14: 3-4-4

Win %21.43%

Place %78.57%

Prize Money$18,065.00

Comments

Was out of placings last time (20.78) at Grafton in a Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths. Placed at all two starts from this draw. Leading chance.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	30/03/2025	36	GR 5	$2,310.00	Grafton	350m	0:20.78	0:20.26	0:19.87	4.18	4	1. Tingha Taught Us 2. Heroic Federer 3. Big West	7.5L	$2.60
3/8	22/02/2025	5	GR 5	$6,200.00	Ipswich	520m	0:30.55	0:30.21	0:30.21	5.37	2	1. Sweetest Smile 2. No Ordinary Gal 3. Distance Drums	4.8L	$3.70
2/8	17/02/2025	2	GR 5	$6,200.00	Albion Park	520m	0:30.32	0:30.05	0:30.05	5.72	4	1. Validate 2. Distance Drums 3. Brunswick Rocket	3.8L	$6.50
2/7	15/02/2025	5	GR 5	$5,400.00	Ipswich	520m	0:30.70	0:30.61	0:30.40	5.3	3	1. Ricochet Ripple 2. Distance Drums 3. Serrai	1.3L	$1.90
3/8	10/02/2025	6	GR 5	$5,400.00	Albion Park	520m	0:30.57	0:30.32	0:29.84	5.63	1	1. Decreed 2. Villain Of Magic 3. Distance Drums	3.5L	$2.20
5/8	04/02/2025	7	GR 5	$5,400.00	Ipswich	520m	0:31.30	0:30.27	0:30.27	5.37	8	1. Sweetest Smile 2. Shifty Breeze 3. Where's My Car	14.5L	$8.50

For Mercy Sake (7)1x2

Trainer: Neville Creighton (Doubtful Creek)12 mths 2: 1-1-0

1 yo BLU Bitch

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: KINGSBRAE ANNA (AUS)

Stats

Career2: 1-1-0

Win %50.00%

Place %100.00%

Prize Money$1,610.00

Comments

Latest effort finished 2nd in a Grade 5 on April 1 over 300m at this track behind Sparklin' Chic beaten 5 lengths (17.28). Looks well placed and should prove hard to beat.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	01/04/2025	93	GR 5	$2,310.00	Casino	300m	0:17.28	0:16.94	0:16.67	2.61	2	1. Sparklin' Chic 2. For Mercy Sake 3. Clover Elvi	4.8L	$2.40
1/8	29/12/2024	-	MDN	$1,790.00	Taree Super Track	300m	0:17.25	0:17.25	0:17.25	6.49	1	1. For Mercy Sake 2. My Moet 3. Radio Flyer	7.5L	$3.60

What About Mick (8)3263x5766x

Trainer: Michael Patterson (Iluka)12 mths 46: 2-4-9

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (USA)

Dam: WHAT ABOUT IT (AUS)

Stats

Career46: 2-4-9

Win %4.35%

Place %32.61%

Prize Money$14,025.00

Comments

Has shown little speed out of the boxes and tends to spot them a start in his races, Last start finished sixth over 520m at Albion Park, beaten 13 lengths. Hard to recommend this time.

Last Starts 81 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	20/01/2025	11	GR 5	$5,400.00	Albion Park	520m	0:31.07	0:30.11	0:29.98	5.78	6	1. Maxine's Boy 2. Rapid On Fire 3. Akela Long Shot	13.8L	$126.00
6/8	09/01/2025	16	GR 5	$3,110.00	Casino	484m	0:28.94	0:28.12	0:27.61	2.83	6	1. Pipe And Packet 2. He's A Bonus 3. All Out Fire	11.8L	$46.00
7/7	24/12/2024	7	GR 5	$3,110.00	Grafton	450m	0:26.27	0:25.50	0:25.50	9.39	2	1. Velaris 2. Rupee Mc Graw 3. Roger	11.0L	$41.00
5/7	17/12/2024	82	GR 5	$2,310.00	Casino	411m	0:24.18	0:23.52	0:23.26	9.07	4	1. Jack High Lulu 2. Integrity Marna 3. Cash In Colour	9.3L	$19.00
3/5	26/09/2024	5	GR 5	$10,800.00	Albion Park	600m	0:35.80	0:34.71	0:34.71	10.26	5	1. She Is Fire 2. Akela Ola 3. What About Mick	15.5L	$61.00
6/7	21/09/2024	12	RST WIN	$7,000.00	Ipswich	630m	0:38.34	0:37.73	0:37.73	11.96	2	1. Billie Cash Kid 2. Akela Martial 3. Gattlin Glass	8.8L	$10.00