Detonator Jack poised for Doncaster tilt

Detonator Jack
Detonator Jack (yellow) will line-up in Saturday’s Group 1 Doncaster Mile. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli

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.”


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Think About It Silks

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
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Obamburumai Silks

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  • T: Keiji Yoshimura
  • J: Damian Lane
  • W: 55kg
  • F: x1x31
  • Age: 4YO
  • Color: Bay
  • Sex: Horse
  • Sire: Discreet Cat (USA)
  • Dam: Pink Gerbera (JPN)
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Pericles Silks

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  • T: James Cummings
  • J: Blake Shinn
  • W: 54.5kg
  • F: 7526x
  • Age: 4YO
  • Color: Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Street Boss (USA)
  • Dam: Accessories
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Militarize Silks

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  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: Zac Purton
  • W: 54kg
  • F: 322×8
  • Age: 3YO
  • Color: Bay
  • Sex: Colt
  • Sire: Dundeel (NZ)
  • Dam: Amerindia (GB)
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Zougotcha Silks

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  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: Craig Williams
  • W: 53.5kg
  • F: 11×64
  • Age: 4YO
  • Color: Bay
  • Sex: Mare
  • Sire: Zoustar
  • Dam: Fast Talker
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Golden Mile Silks

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  • J: Jason Collett
  • W: 53.5kg
  • F: 47×39
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  • Sex: Horse
  • Sire: Astern
  • Dam: Calaverite
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Kovalica Silks

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  • J: Tommy Berry
  • W: 53.5kg
  • F: 04×05
  • Age: 4YO
  • Color: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Ocean Park (NZ)
  • Dam: Vitesse (NZ)
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Detonator Jack Silks

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)
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Berkshire Shadow Silks

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  • 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)
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Rustic Steel Silks

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  • T: Kris Lees
  • J: Tom Sherry
  • W: 52kg
  • F: 61×83
  • Age: 6YO
  • Color: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Deep Field
  • Dam: Ten Carat Rock
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Attractable Silks

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  • T: Sara Ryan
  • J: Reece Jones
  • W: 51.5kg
  • F: 08×21
  • Age: 5YO
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  • Dam: Affable
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  • T: Annabel Neasham
  • J: Michael Dee
  • W: 51kg
  • F: 21211
  • Age: 4YO
  • Color: Bay
  • Sex: Mare
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  • Dam: Catalina de Lago (NZ)
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Democracy Manifest Silks

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  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: Jay Ford
  • W: 51kg
  • F: 16×44
  • Age: 5YO
  • Color: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Flying Artie
  • Dam: Slippery Satin
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  • T: Brad Widdup
  • J: Ron Stewart
  • W: 51kg
  • F: 01×01
  • Age: 6YO
  • Color: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Exosphere
  • Dam: Chateau D’yquem (NZ)
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  • J: Dylan Gibbons
  • W: 51kg
  • F: 06812
  • Age: 5YO
  • Color: Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Lonhro
  • Dam: Song Street (IRE)
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Lindermann Silks

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  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: Zac Lloyd
  • W: 50.5kg
  • F: 136×8
  • Age: 4YO
  • Color: Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Lonhro
  • Dam: Self Esteem
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Semana Silks

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  • T: Ciaron Maher
  • J: Andrew Adkins
  • W: 50kg
  • F: 2112x
  • Age: 4YO
  • Color: Chestnut
  • Sex: Mare
  • Sire: Winning Rupert
  • Dam: Festivity
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Another Wil Silks

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  • T: Ciaron Maher
  • J: Jamie Kah
  • W: 50kg
  • F: 1111x
  • Age: 4YO
  • Color: Chestnut
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Street Boss (USA)
  • Dam: Arohanui
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  • J: Tyler Schiller
  • W: 49kg
  • F: 115×5
  • Age: 3YO
  • Color: Grey
  • Sex: Colt
  • Sire: Dundeel (NZ)
  • Dam: Sarraqa
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  • J: Rach King
  • W: 49kg
  • F: 122×9
  • Age: 3YO
  • Color: Chestnut
  • Sex: Colt
  • Sire: Written Tycoon
  • Dam: Ready to Rule (USA)
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  • J: TBC
  • W: 51.5kg
  • F: 37×40
  • Age: 7YO
  • Color: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Siyouni (FR)
  • Dam: Gemstone (IRE)
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  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: TBC
  • W: 50kg
  • F: 552×6
  • Age: 5YO
  • Color: Brown
  • Sex: Mare
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  • Dam: Tints
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  • T: David Payne
  • J: TBC
  • W: 52.5kg
  • F: 074×0
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  • Color: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Territories (IRE)
  • Dam: Ship Rock
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  • J: Molly Bourke
  • W: 51kg
  • F: 03×77
  • Age: 5YO
  • Color: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Ghibellines
  • Dam: Carolina Island (NZ)
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