Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Northern Territory · Monday 4 August 2025
Our top pick won 0 of 10 races at Darwin. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Brazen Bon brings the strongest form and best win rate to this race. With 4 wins from 6 starts at Fannie Bay and a consistent recent form line, he looks well-placed to overcome the slight class rise. The inside-mid draw and strong jockey booking further enhance his chances.
Despite the wide barrier and top weight, his class and recent form make him a serious contender. The drop in class from his recent runs is a significant advantage.
Devils Delight has a strong affinity for Fannie Bay with 4 wins from 11 starts at the track. His consistent recent form and suitability to the likely fast tempo make him a strong contender. While facing a slight class rise, his weight and draw put him in a competitive position.
While his overall record is inconsistent, the slight class drop and current form make him an interesting value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Devils Delight | 4 | Adam Nicholls | G Clarke | 60.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 1 | Vinnie''s Spirit | 9 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Terry Gillett | 61kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 8 | Magic Defense | 8 | Paul Denton | Ms K Petrick | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Convincebility | 7 | R Vigar | Ms T Halter | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Pompeii Empire | 1 | Kym Healy | 60kg | $6.50 | |
| 6th | 6 | Crazy Brave | 5 | Paul Shiers | Paul Shiers | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Brazen Bon | 6 | Vanessa Arnott | Jason Manning | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 9 | Rustic Boom | 2 | Sairyn Fawke | N J Dyer | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Limited Risk | 3 | Kym Healy | 58.5kg |
The likely fast tempo should suit her running style.
Delusionaldictator brings strong credentials as a consistent performer at higher class levels. With a solid track record and likely to lead, he's well-positioned to capitalize on the fast tempo. His proven weight-carrying ability and strong first-up record (1 win from 4 starts) make him a serious contender despite the top weight.
Second-up today with a competitive record (1 win from 4 starts), she gets in with a light weight.
A consistent performer at this class level with a strong track record (3 wins from 21 starts), he's well-suited to the distance and likely to be prominent in the run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Tilussion | 13 | Jason Lyon | Chloe Baxter | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 13 | To The Point | 4 | Chloe Baxter | 56.5kg | $6.50 | |
| 3rd | 1 | Delusionaldictator | 7 | Sairyn Fawke | K J Lamprecht | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Mr Jones | 12 | Jade Hampson | Kym Healy | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Collison | 6 | Nash Rawiller | N J Dyer | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Soul Spirit | 8 | R Vigar | Philip Cole | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Rossanado | 9 | Paul Shiers | Paul Shiers | 58.5kg | $3.70 |
| 8th | 5 | Simply Just | 1 | Hannah Le Blanc | Chris Pollard | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Ny Kee | 11 | Kristo Sardelic | Philip Cole | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Captain George | 14 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Dancer For Money | 3 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Canada Bay | 5 | Sonja D Wiseman | Tommy Logan | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Forgetaboutit | 15 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Terry Gillett | 59kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Rising Water | 10 | Paul Shiers | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Full Damage | 2 | Chris Pollard | 56kg |
Juice Box presents as the top selection with strong recent form, including 2 wins and 2 seconds in her last 4 starts. Well-weighted and drawn favorably, she appears primed for a strong performance despite a slight class rise.
Hell Fire Miss shows consistent recent form with a win and two placings in her last three starts. While facing a significant class rise and unproven at this specific track/distance combination, her light weight and consistent performances make her a strong contender.
Beau Factor brings consistent form and a strong overall win record to this race. However, he's carrying top weight and is yet to win at this track, which tempers expectations slightly.
Cyclonite represents value with improving form, showing two thirds in his last two starts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Kissing Supido | 8 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Hell Fire Miss | 3 | Jason Lyon | Chloe Baxter | 58kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 6 | Juice Box | 4 | Sonja D Wiseman | Tommy Logan | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 3 | All Inclusive | 7 | Stan Tsaikos | G Clarke | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Altar Boy | 2 | R Vigar | Terry Gillett | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Beau Factor | 1 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Terry Gillett | 61kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Boomerconi | 5 | Paul Shiers | D Leech | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Cyclonite | 6 | Jade Hampson | Kym Healy | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
With a proven track record and competitive weight, he looks well-placed to continue his winning ways despite a slight class rise. The main concern is lack of experience on synthetic tracks.
Wild Beau has a strong track record and consistent recent form. Well-weighted and drawn, he should be competitive despite a slight class rise.
Dakota Lee boasts an exceptional win record and strong first-up form. The main question is how she'll handle the synthetic surface.
While facing a class rise and unproven at the track, his light weight and potential for second-up improvement make him an interesting longshot.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Wild Beau | 2 | Jarrod Todd | Ella Clarke | 54kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Zourata | 3 | Blake Shinn | Peter Robl | 56.5kg | $2.10 |
| 3rd | 5 | Brat | 4 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Terry Gillett | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Damo Dayz | 6 | Paul Shiers | Paul Shiers | 54kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Dakota Lee | 5 | Terry Gillett | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Hey Little Sister | 1 | Chris Pollard | 54kg |
Faberge Tzar brings strong credentials with 3 wins from 8 starts at this track and distance. The gelding is dropping in class and has shown consistent recent form, including a win last start. While carrying top weight, the 59kg is within his proven range. The barrier draw is slightly unfavorable but manageable for this consistent performer.
Kieffer has been knocking on the door with consistent placings, including a second last start. While yet to win at 1600m, the gelding has placed multiple times at this distance. The slight class rise is offset by a weight relief, and the mid-field barrier should allow for tactical flexibility. Strong place prospects with win potential if things go his way.
Marvelous Night boasts a solid track and distance record with 2 wins from 16 starts. The gelding is dropping in class which should suit, and has proven ability to carry weight. However, the wide barrier and slightly declining form are concerns.
Miss Moov presents as an interesting value proposition. The mare is showing improving form and gets in with a feather weight from a good barrier. While the class rise is significant, she could be ready to take the next step. Worth considering for value hunters.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Kieffer | 8 | Sairyn Fawke | K J Lamprecht | 58.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Faberge Tzar | 7 | Kristo Sardelic | Andrew Perdon | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Star Casino | 9 | Stan Tsaikos | Travis Doudle | 61kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Ariarne | 2 | Ms Jessica Booth | N J Dyer | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Rebellious Hope | 11 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Miracoli | 5 | Paul Shiers | D Leech | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 9 | New Enterprise | 6 | Jason Lyon | Peter Stennett | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Marvelous Night | 13 | P Hamblin | Tommy Logan | 60.5kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 10 | Miss Moov | 3 | Chris Pollard | 56.5kg | $17.00 | |
| 10th | 4 | Two Times Twice | 10 | Hannah Le Blanc | Philip Cole | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Wicked Wish | 4 | Kym Healy | 54.5kg | $31.00 | |
| 12th | 11 | Pub Crawl | 12 | Kym Healy | 55kg | $51.00 | |
| Scr | 13 | Sassy Summer | 1 | Kym Healy | 54kg |
Bon's Your Back is a solid second pick with consistent form and a strong track record. The quick backup from its last run 5 days ago is a slight concern but may not be a major issue given its consistency.
With 10 wins from 54 starts overall and an impressive 10 wins from 49 starts at this track, it has proven ability.
With 5 wins from 13 starts and 3 wins from its last 5 starts, it's showing excellent consistency. The class drop from its last start is significant and should give it an edge in this field.
With 4 wins from 15 starts overall and an impressive 3 wins from 7 starts at this track, it has shown ability.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Seguso | 6 | Stan Tsaikos | G Clarke | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Hettinger | 11 | Nash Rawiller | N J Dyer | 60kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Super Famous | 1 | Adam Nicholls | J W Peacock | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Bon''s Your Back | 5 | Hannah Le Blanc | Chris Pollard | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 3 | Siakam | 4 | P Hamblin | G Clarke | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Groundrush | 3 | Jarrod Todd | Ella Clarke | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Tubthumper | 9 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Kangaroo Court | 10 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Terry Gillett | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Princess Pancakes | 12 | Paul Denton | Ms K Petrick | 54kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Stormfront | 8 | Blake Shinn | Peter Robl | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Crown Waters | 7 | Sonja D Wiseman | Tommy Logan | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | The Final Word | 2 | D Leech | 54kg |
Lochlorian presents as the top selection with strong recent form, including a win and two seconds in his last three starts. His track record at Fannie Bay is impressive with 2 wins from 3 starts, and he's carrying a favorable weight of 57kg. While facing a slight class rise, his consistency and proven ability at the track make him a strong contender.
His recent form is solid with 2 wins in his last 5 starts, and he has proven ability at this track. The main concerns are the top weight and wider barrier draw, but his class and consistency make him a serious contender.
Down The Wicket shows promise with a strong overall win rate and excellent recent form, including 3 wins in his last 5 starts. He performs particularly well on good tracks, which suits today's conditions. The main challenges are the significant class rise and limited experience at this track, but his consistency makes him a solid place chance.
He carries a favorable weight and has shown consistent recent form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Bahama Bay | 2 | Paul Denton | Ms K Petrick | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Down The Wicket | 6 | Sairyn Fawke | K J Lamprecht | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Tellez | 7 | Jarrod Todd | Ms K Petrick | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Carat Time | 1 | Paul Shiers | Jason Manning | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Lochlorian | 4 | R Vigar | Ms T Halter | 57kg | $2.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Yaki Ishi | 8 | Jason Lyon | N J Dyer | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Style And Grace | 5 | Adam Nicholls | Ella Clarke | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Throw At Da Stumps | 3 | Sonja D Wiseman | Ms K Petrick | 60.5kg | $8.50 |
Miami Baby comes into this race with impressive recent form, including 2 wins from his last 3 starts. The significant class drop from his last start should be advantageous, and his overall record of 3 wins from 11 starts shows consistency.
The Girl''s Boy brings solid credentials to this race with a consistent record of 8 wins from 36 starts. His recent form is strong, coming off a win in his last start. He has proven ability at this track with 1 win from 6 starts and handles good tracks well with 8 wins from 33 starts. The wide barrier and top weight are concerns, but his consistency and recent form make him a strong contender.
Rhesus presents as a solid each-way prospect with consistent recent form, including 2 wins in his last 5 starts. His track record is impressive with 3 wins from 13 starts at Fannie Bay. While unproven at this exact distance, his overall form and class drop make him a strong contender for a place.
He's a consistent performer with 3 wins and 9 seconds from 35 starts, and has a strong record at this track and distance with 1 win from 8 starts. The inside barrier draw is advantageous, and he's proven on good tracks with 2 wins from 29 starts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Rising Fire | 1 | Paul Shiers | Chloe Baxter | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Rhesus | 8 | Ms Jessica Booth | Philip Cole | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | The Girl''s Boy | 10 | R Vigar | Ms K Petrick | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 2 | Dummy Spit | 4 | Sonja D Wiseman | Andrew Perdon | 61kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Starton | 2 | Paul Denton | Ms K Petrick | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Miami Baby | 12 | Jason Lyon | Chloe Baxter | 61kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Starlite Rebel | 5 | Jade Hampson | Kym Healy | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Frawley | 11 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Lean On Me | 9 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Polarising | 3 | Todd Pannell | Tommy Logan | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 12 | Valabing | 7 | Hannah Le Blanc | D Leech | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Blown Away | 6 | N J Dyer | 57kg |
Unquestionably presents as the top selection with strong consistent form, including a win and two placings in his last three starts. With a proven record at the track and distance, Unquestionably looks well-placed to win this race.
Iknowhatyouredoing has shown strong consistent form recently and boasts an impressive track record with 4 wins from 13 starts at Fannie Bay.
Eddy Street shows an improving form trend and has a solid overall win rate. His strong record on synthetic tracks is particularly noteworthy for this race. Despite the class rise and top weight, his consistency in placing makes him a strong contender for a top-three finish.
The slight class drop could be the catalyst for a return to form, making him an interesting value proposition in this race.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Villa Seventynine | 3 | Hannah Le Blanc | Chris Pollard | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 8 | Bollon | 9 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Iknowhatyouredoing | 11 | Sairyn Fawke | K J Lamprecht | 60kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Unquestionably | 8 | Jason Lyon | N J Dyer | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 11 | Danger Man | 1 | Kristo Sardelic | Chris Pollard | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Funnyifitwon | 7 | Ms Jessica Booth | Ms T Halter | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 12 | The Accelator | 6 | Paul Denton | Ms K Petrick | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Peerless Lad | 12 | Stan Tsaikos | Chris Pollard | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Step Forward | 2 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | J W Peacock | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Saccharo | 10 | R Vigar | Philip Cole | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Eddy Street | 4 | Vanessa Arnott | Jason Manning | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 4 | He''s Maverick | 5 | Jade Hampson | Kym Healy | 59kg |
Motorace brings strong consistent form into this race with 3 placings in his last 5 starts. He has a perfect record at this distance with 1 win from 1 start and carries a favorable weight of 55.5kg. While facing a class rise, his good track record and weight advantage make him a top contender.
Hadouken presents a strong case with his excellent synthetic track record of 3 wins from 4 starts. His consistent recent form and favorable barrier draw are positives. However, he carries top weight and is yet to win at this distance. His class and track suitability make him a serious contender despite these challenges.
Wolfburn comes into this race with improving form, including a win last start. He has a strong overall win rate and performs well on good tracks. While he's yet to win at this distance and carries a hefty 59.5kg, his class level experience and recent form improvement make him a solid contender in this field.
He has a perfect record at this track and distance and carries a light weight of 54kg. While facing a class rise and with some form inconsistencies, his recent performances and track/distance record make him an intriguing value proposition in this field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Hadouken | 3 | Blake Shinn | Peter Robl | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Prince Jofra | 2 | Paul Shiers | Jason Manning | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Motorace | 7 | Todd Pannell | Michael Hickmott | 55.5kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 2 | Wolfburn | 9 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 12 | Pink Panther | 11 | Stan Tsaikos | G Clarke | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Picaroon | 4 | R Vigar | Ms K Petrick | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Cacofonix | 8 | Adam Nicholls | G Clarke | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Awash | 15 | Jason Lyon | G Clarke | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 13 | He''s Maverick | 12 | Jade Hampson | Kym Healy | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Venting | 6 | Paul Denton | Ms K Petrick | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Holstein | 14 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Bear Story | 10 | Nash Rawiller | N J Dyer | 61kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Write Your Name | 5 | D Leech | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Funnyifitwon | 1 | Ms T Halter | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Unquestionably | 13 | N J Dyer | 54kg |
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