Alice Springs

Today, January 23, 2026Flat5fGood

Verdict

BUCKLEUP BUDDY (2) ran below expectations last time but he was a big all-the-way winner prior and that reads well. Races forward and has been freshened. Deserves another chance. TELLEZ (1) raced on the pace last start and lifted strongly to hold second, beaten 2.75 lengths over today's journey. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. TANGO STEPZ (4) is a veteran who was back to her best, winning a 58 in good style. Is a chance holding the form and she's been kept on the fresh side. HELLIVIT (3) pushed on to lead as favourite and folded up in a 54. He will be better for that and has a low gate today. Keeps the handy claim and can stick on better.

2. Buckleup Buddy
1. Tellez
4. Tango Stepz

Win Only

1. 1. Tellez
J: IANISH LUXIMONT: KERRY PETRICK
F: x5742
Price History:
1.57
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track 0 - 70 on January 10 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Rock Of Kryptonite with 57.5kg at $2.70. Before that 4th of 8 at this track 0 - 64 on December 20 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Princess Pancakes carrying 59kg at $2.90. Finds a suitable race and looks one of the key runners.
6. 6. Tipsy Toronado
J: AARON SWEENEYT: LISA WHITTLE
F: 31759
Price History:
6.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run from last on the turn ran last of 9 at this track 0 - 58 on December 20 over 1000m, 4 len behind Tango Stepz with 54.5kg at $5.50. The start before that second last in a small field at Darwin 0 - 58 on November 28 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Bryce with 57kg at $7. Prepared to overlook.
2. 2. Buckleup Buddy
J: PAUL DENTONT: KERRY PETRICK
F: 2x216
Price History:
6.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at this track 0 - 64 on December 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Flying Start with 60kg at $6.50. The run before that won by 2 len at this track 0 - 58 December 6 over 1200m defeating Real Divine with 61kg at $5. Deserves another chance.
3. 3. Hellivit
J: JADE DOYLET: KERRY PETRICK
F: 35x63
Price History:
7.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track 0 - 64 on December 6 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Rock Of Kryptonite carrying 59kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at this track Bm54 on January 10 over 1000m, 6 len behind Boss Shelby with 59.5kg at $2.70. Can measure up with the right run.
5. 5. Lean On Me
J: HANNAH LE BLANCT: KERRY PETRICK
F: x1755
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
14
4. 4. Tango Stepz
J: JESSIE PHILPOTT: RAY VINEY
F: 33241
Price History:
12.00
Age:
9
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently won by a head at this track 0 - 58 December 20 over 1000m defeating Boss Shelby carrying 58.5kg at $11. Before that 4th in a small field at this track 0 - 64 on November 1 over 1000m, 5 len behind Black Zous carrying 56kg at $8. Nicely placed and is right in the mix.
7. 7. Red Hawk
J: DEBORAH BARTONT: PAUL GARDNER
F: x567x
Price History:
91.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
124
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at this track Bm54 September 22 over 1400m, 15 len behind The Big Freeze with 54kg at $31. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at this track 0 - 58 August 29 over 1100m, 6 len behind Isolyfe carrying 55kg at $17. Maybe later in the prep.

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