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Natures Cargo Bacchus Marsh Trotters Cup (1st Heat)
2200m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 8:50pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 55. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
4YO and older
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R6
9 - DESERT ASSASSIN
  • 9 Desert Assassin (SR2)
  • D: Josh Duggan
  • T: D T Norris, G A Norris
  • 2-3-2-1-5-3-8-7-7-x
34.0 34.0 41.0 51.0
$34.00 $34.00 - $34.00 $41.00 $51.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: ALDEBARAN SUSANNE (7) will find this a much easier assignment than her past two starts and expect a strong showing. LEANNE LEEANN (4) has been racing against stronger opposition and is sure to make her presence felt. Can fight out the finish. OK KNOX (10) recent starts suggest he’s working up to a win and suited here. Definite chance. DELS DESTINY (8) racing well and finished off strongly to win last start and expect a similar showing here despite an awkward draw. SOLOTREK (5) is a lightly raced trotter that has plenty more scope for improvement and will strip much fitter for this. On the up and can run well. Each way. SCAR (6) can be very hit or miss but his best form can have him in the finish. Take on trust. HES THEMIGHTYSPIN (11) veteran trotter that has his share of vices but was a recent trial winner and can never be ruled out. DESERT ASSASSIN (9) resumes and does have good ability when right and can run well fresh. SPANISH RIZARDO (2) strips fitter and can improve along with REGINALDS REIGN (3). FLING IT RAINBOW (1) last start winner. Harder here but can give a sight. EARLY SPEED: 1,2,4,6,7 RATINGS: 7/ 4/ 10/ 8/ 5/ 6/ 11/ 9/ 2/ 3/ 1
TODAY'S STATISTICS
5-0-1-2
TRACK
3-0-0-1
DISTANCE
3-0-0-1
TRK / DIST
19-1-4-2
LAST SEASON
12-1-2-2
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
8%
WIN S/RATE
43%
PLACE S/RATE
40-3-7-7
CAREER
$29,660
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
83
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 40-3-7-7 8% 43% 8
Distance 3-0-0-1 0% 33% 5
Dist Range 24-2-4-5 8% 46% 7
Track 5-0-1-2 0% 60% 5
Track / Dist 3-0-0-1 0% 33% 5
This Season 12-1-2-2 8% 42% 4
Last Season 19-1-4-2 5% 37% 8
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:58.2MS 1
Distance Best MR TR2:01.8MS 7
Win distances: 1609m (1), 2100m (1), 2240m (1)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Josh Duggan
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
D T Norris, G A Norris
Trained at: Little River
Owners: G A Norris, D T Norris
Breeder(s): G A Norris, D J Tilley
Colours: Red, Green Sleeves, Red Armbands
Age/Sex: 6 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Creatine USA - Desert Spur (Pegasus Spur CA)
National Rating: NR54
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
7 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 05/09/2025, 2240m, NR up to 55. 2:01.1 (58.8, 29.4)
Finished 7/8 btn 23.0m, $6000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $8.50
hung in, contact marker pegs, 3 back on pegs at bell, hung in, contact marker pegs, warning issued
1st MUSKEE (Fr4)
2nd FLOATING MOUNTAIN (Fr1) 1.4m
3rd EMMWALLEN (Fr3) 8.2m
7 of 8 21
GEELONG (Good) 29/08/2025, 1609m, NR 50 to 55. 2:00.9 (59.9, 30.4)
Finished 7/8 btn 171.9m, $6000, Lochie Cook (Fr5), $7.00
broke after start, out of draw mobile starts, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st MAJESTIC TOOTH (Fr6)
2nd PREFERRED LOVE (Fr7) HD
3rd NO TELLING HEATHER (Fr2) 4.5m
8 of 8 15
MELTON (Good) 08/08/2025, 1720m, NR 56 to 62. 1:56.6 (58.9, 29.0)
Finished 8/8 btn 44.6m, $7000, James Herbertson (Fr3), $3.80
pre race swab, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell, run queried, vets examination after race, endoscopic exam, condition reported, Follow Up Report
1st IMPERIAL COMMAND NZ (Sr2)
2nd PROMISE DREAM (Sr1) 7.2m
3rd THE SKY IS THE LIMIT (Fr1) SHFHD
3 of 8 50
BALARAT (Good) 24/07/2025, 2200m, NR 56 to 61. 2:01.5 (59.0, 29.1)
Finished 3/8 btn 7.8m, $7000, Chris Alford (Fr6), $34.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell, hung in, contact marker pegs
1st IMPERIAL COMMAND NZ (Fr3)
2nd QUAKE PROOF (Fr1) 4.6m
3rd DESERT ASSASSIN (Fr6) 3.2m
5 of 9 33
BENDIGO (Good) 04/06/2025, 1650m, NR 57 to 64. 1:57.0 (59.3, 29.2)
Finished 5/9 btn 22.7m, $7000, Jack Laugher (Fr3), $8.50
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early
1st ALRIGHTY (Fr2)
2nd KYVALLEYHONEYBUNNY (Sr1) 8.3m
3rd BULLAPARK BENO (Fr1) 6.9m
1 of 11 7
GEELONG (Good) 02/05/2025, 1609m, NR 48 to 55. 1:58.2 (59.0, 29.4)
Finished 1/11 $6000, Jack Laugher (Fr5), $8.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell
1st DESERT ASSASSIN (Fr5)
2nd BLACKRANGE GLORY (Sr4) 1.8m
3rd MYSTERY FRED (Sr1) 6.4m
2 of 12 7
MELTON (Rain Affected) 25/04/2025, 1720m, NR up to 55. 1:58.4 (59.0, 29.6)
Finished 2/12 btn 2.8m, $6000, Jack Laugher (Sr1), $3.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st MY HIGH PEAK (Fr3)
2nd DESERT ASSASSIN (Sr1) 2.8m
3rd MONT SALLY (Fr1) 5.3m
3 of 8 7
CRANBRN (Good) 18/04/2025, 1609m, 0-2 WINS 1:59.4 (59.4, 29.5)
Finished 3/8 btn 3.0m, $6000, Jack Laugher (Fr5), $8.50
gate speed, worked forward, led, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st STRZELECKI SUN (Fr7)
2nd JACK SPRAT (Fr1) 1.3m
3rd DESERT ASSASSIN (Fr5) 1.7m
2 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 11/04/2025, 1720m, NR up to 59. 1:58.2 (58.6, 29.2)
Finished 2/9 btn 1.5m, $6000, Jack Laugher (Fr6), $23.00
behind leader at bell
1st YOU REALLY GOT ME NZ (Fr3)
2nd DESERT ASSASSIN (Fr6) 1.5m
3rd ROCKY VALLEY (Sr2) 2.8m
9 of 12 N/A
GEELONG (Good) 28/03/2025, 1609m, NR 45 to 50. 1:59.0 (59.9, 30.4)
Finished 9/12 btn 10.5m, $6000, Sean O'Sullivan (Sr4), $34.00
raced roughly in score up, last chance in draw, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st LOVE WHO (Fr1)
2nd DREAMS OF LOVE (Fr5) 3.1m
3rd IM LADY RHONDA (Sr2) HD