Detonator Jack, although not among Ciaron Maher’s most acclaimed contenders, appears to be poised to excel in Saturday’s Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m), benefiting from conditions that suit his strengths.
Darren Dance, owner of Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock, expressed enthusiasm about the five-year-old’s prospects, stating to Racing.com, “He’s in great order, it’s very exciting to get into the Doncaster.”
Highlighting Detonator Jack’s adaptability to various track conditions, Dance noted, “We’ve always believed he goes as good on wet as he does on dry, when he won The Gong it was pretty wet and he seemed to get through it well.
“It’s a hard race to win but for once we have a decent gate (2), he’s got a low weight (52.5 kilograms) and it’s going to rain, so that’s three things in our favour.”
Considering the potential impact of inclement weather, Dance added, “If it’s really wet there’ll probably be a few come out, a few that don’t go in it, so there might only be six-to-eight horses that can win the race on the day and he’s probably one of them.”
“It’s not every day you get a $4 million race with a lot of things in your favour, so I don’t think there’ll be any excuses for him on the day.”
2024 Doncaster Mile Final Field
1. Think About It (15)
- T: Joseph Pride
- J: Chad Schofield
- W: 57kg
- F: 52×31
- Age: 5YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: So You Think (NZ)
- Dam: Tiare
+400
2. Obamburumai (8)
- T: Keiji Yoshimura
- J: Damian Lane
- W: 55kg
- F: x1x31
- Age: 4YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Horse
- Sire: Discreet Cat (USA)
- Dam: Pink Gerbera (JPN)
+190
3. Pericles (16)
- T: James Cummings
- J: Blake Shinn
- W: 54.5kg
- F: 7526x
- Age: 4YO
- Color: Brown
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Street Boss (USA)
- Dam: Accessories
+850
4. Militarize (4)
- T: Chris Waller
- J: Zac Purton
- W: 54kg
- F: 322×8
- Age: 3YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Colt
- Sire: Dundeel (NZ)
- Dam: Amerindia (GB)
+250
5. Zougotcha (19)
- T: Chris Waller
- J: Craig Williams
- W: 53.5kg
- F: 11×64
- Age: 4YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Zoustar
- Dam: Fast Talker
+400
6. Golden Mile (1)
- T: James Cummings
- J: Jason Collett
- W: 53.5kg
- F: 47×39
- Age: 4YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Horse
- Sire: Astern
- Dam: Calaverite
+1300
7. Kovalica (12)
- T: Chris Waller
- J: Tommy Berry
- W: 53.5kg
- F: 04×05
- Age: 4YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Ocean Park (NZ)
- Dam: Vitesse (NZ)
+400
8. Detonator Jack (2)
- T: Ciaron Maher
- J: Tim Clark
- W: 52.5kg
- F: 3×713
- Age: 5YO
- Color: Brown
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Jakkalberry (IRE)
- Dam: Red Delicious (NZ)
+340
9. Berkshire Shadow (13)
- T: Ciaron Maher
- J: Declan Bates
- W: 52.5kg
- F: 5×653
- Age: 5YO
- Color: Grey
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Dark Angel (IRE)
- Dam: Angel Vision (IRE)
+1700
10. Rustic Steel (7)
- T: Kris Lees
- J: Tom Sherry
- W: 52kg
- F: 61×83
- Age: 6YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Deep Field
- Dam: Ten Carat Rock
+1700
11. Attractable (5)
- T: Sara Ryan
- J: Reece Jones
- W: 51.5kg
- F: 08×21
- Age: 5YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: I Am Invincible
- Dam: Affable
+8000
12. Lady Laguna (10)
- T: Annabel Neasham
- J: Michael Dee
- W: 51kg
- F: 21211
- Age: 4YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Overshare
- Dam: Catalina de Lago (NZ)
+280
13. Democracy Manifest (11)
- T: Chris Waller
- J: Jay Ford
- W: 51kg
- F: 16×44
- Age: 5YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Flying Artie
- Dam: Slippery Satin
+700
14. Phearson (24)
- T: Brad Widdup
- J: Ron Stewart
- W: 51kg
- F: 01×01
- Age: 6YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Exosphere
- Dam: Chateau D’yquem (NZ)
+5000
15. Loch Eagle (23)
- T: Kris Lees
- J: Dylan Gibbons
- W: 51kg
- F: 06812
- Age: 5YO
- Color: Brown
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Lonhro
- Dam: Song Street (IRE)
+2000
16. Lindermann (22)
- T: Chris Waller
- J: Zac Lloyd
- W: 50.5kg
- F: 136×8
- Age: 4YO
- Color: Brown
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Lonhro
- Dam: Self Esteem
+400
17. Semana (17)
- T: Ciaron Maher
- J: Andrew Adkins
- W: 50kg
- F: 2112x
- Age: 4YO
- Color: Chestnut
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Winning Rupert
- Dam: Festivity
+650
18. Another Wil (21)
- T: Ciaron Maher
- J: Jamie Kah
- W: 50kg
- F: 1111x
- Age: 4YO
- Color: Chestnut
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Street Boss (USA)
- Dam: Arohanui
-133.33
19. Celestial Legend (6)
- T: Les Bridge
- J: Tyler Schiller
- W: 49kg
- F: 115×5
- Age: 3YO
- Color: Grey
- Sex: Colt
- Sire: Dundeel (NZ)
- Dam: Sarraqa
+125
20. Southport Tycoon (20)
- T: Ciaron Maher
- J: Rach King
- W: 49kg
- F: 122×9
- Age: 3YO
- Color: Chestnut
- Sex: Colt
- Sire: Written Tycoon
- Dam: Ready to Rule (USA)
+360
21. (1E) Nugget (9)
- T: Ciaron Maher
- J: TBC
- W: 51.5kg
- F: 37×40
- Age: 7YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Siyouni (FR)
- Dam: Gemstone (IRE)
+1500
22. (2E) Hinged (14)
- T: Chris Waller
- J: TBC
- W: 50kg
- F: 552×6
- Age: 5YO
- Color: Brown
- Sex: Mare
- Sire: Worthy Cause
- Dam: Tints
+1700
23. (3E) Navajo Peak (18)
- T: David Payne
- J: TBC
- W: 52.5kg
- F: 074×0
- Age: 5YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Territories (IRE)
- Dam: Ship Rock
+3300
24. (4E) Palmetto (3)
- T: John Sargent
- J: Molly Bourke
- W: 51kg
- F: 03×77
- Age: 5YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Ghibellines
- Dam: Carolina Island (NZ)
+8000
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