★ Top pick3rd
5Pleasing Smile
Consistent performer with three placings from six starts, including a recent second at this track. Despite being winless, the form line suggests this is the right level.
Northern Territory · Saturday 14 February 2026
Darwin tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 6 races at Darwin. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won1/617%
Any tip won3/650%
Top pick placed4/667%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Bet365 Mdn Plate
13:58 local1300mMaiden$21,000
Winner3. PatyepSP $8.50
2nd pick2nd
6Tee Galleria
Has proven track form with two placings from four starts here, and the inside barrier 3 draw is advantageous. The combination with Sweeney is working well.
3rd pickWon
3Patyep
The consistent Todd/Clarke combination adds confidence.
Value pick6th
1Graysville
Offers value despite being winless, with a recent second at this track over the same distance providing confidence.
- 1st3PatyepJarrod Todd$8.50
- 2nd6Tee GalleriaAaron Sweeney$3.00
- 3rd5Pleasing SmileWayne Davis$2.00
- 4th2No BrakesBilly Cray$15.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Patyep | 5 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Tee Galleria | 3 | Aaron Sweeney | Paul Shiers | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Pleasing Smile | 7 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 57.5kg | $2.00 |
| 4th | 2 | No Brakes | 1 | Billy Cray | G Clarke | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Kal It Magic | 2 | Hannah Le Blanc | Philip Cole | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Graysville | 6 | Deborah Barton | Philip Cole | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Aqua Blue | 4 | Lek Maloney | Chris Pollard | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Lady Fireball | 8 | Raymond Vigar | Chris Pollard | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
Renew Your DTC Membership (Bm76)
14:37 local1300mBenchmark 76$23,400
Winner1. Forms Of FearSP $1.90
★ Top pick3rd
2Crown Waters
Crown Waters presents as the standout selection having won her last start at this exact track and distance.
2nd pickWon
1Forms Of Fear
Forms Of Fear brings strong credentials with an excellent track record at Fannie Bay and consistent recent form. The gelding's proven ability at this level and good barrier position are positives, though the top weight of 59kg and limited success at this specific distance are concerns.
3rd pick7th
7Prince Ruban
Prince Ruban offers excellent value with his outstanding record at this track and distance, having won 5 from 19 attempts.
Value pick5th
6Maxxi Bon
Maxxi Bon presents excellent value having won last start and dropping significantly in class. His strong wet track credentials and lightweight advantage are major positives for the conditions.
- 1st1Forms Of FearRaymond Vigar$1.90
- 2nd3Atlantic OceanDeborah Barton$7.50
- 3rd2Crown WatersHannah Le Blanc$4.80
- 4th4Capitol HillWayne Davis$16.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Forms Of Fear | 5 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 59kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Atlantic Ocean | 6 | Deborah Barton | Paul Shiers | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Crown Waters | 2 | Hannah Le Blanc | Tommy Logan | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 4 | Capitol Hill | 1 | Wayne Davis | Chloe Baxter | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Maxxi Bon | 7 | Billy Cray | Chris Nash | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Galaxy General | 8 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Prince Ruban | 4 | Aaron Sweeney | G Clarke | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 8 | New Enterprise | 3 | Lek Maloney | Peter Stennett | 53kg | $81.00 |
Sunday Carvery @ Silks (Bm54)
15:17 local1200mBenchmark 54$21,000
Winner3. JulySP $15.00
★ Top pick9th
1I Loverain
His proven wet track ability (1 win from 9 starts on rain-affected going) suits today's conditions, while barrier 3 provides the crucial inside advantage that Fannie Bay's track bias strongly favours.
2nd pick3rd
6Field Of Praise
Field Of Praise offers strong each-way value from the ideal barrier 2 position. The tongue tie addition suggests connections are trying to unlock improvement, while the inside barrier is crucial at this track.
3rd pick4th
5Ankle Rolex
Ankle Rolex brings proven track form with 6 wins from 32 starts at Fannie Bay including a recent 1200m victory. His consistent recent placings and strong local record make him a reliable each-way chance, though the significant class drop raises questions about current ability level.
Value pick5th
2Debating
His recent second suggests a return to form, and his proven class at this level makes him a genuine winning chance if he can overcome the wide barrier.
- 1st3JulyLek Maloney$15.00
- 2nd4Rising FireHannah Le Blanc$11.00
- 3rd6Field Of PraiseDeborah Barton$3.90
- 4th5Ankle RolexDakota-Lee Gillett$5.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | July | 4 | Lek Maloney | Chris Pollard | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Rising Fire | 8 | Hannah Le Blanc | Chloe Baxter | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Field Of Praise | 2 | Deborah Barton | Philip Cole | 55kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 5 | Ankle Rolex | 6 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Patrick Johnston | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Debating | 7 | Jarrod Todd | Ella Clarke | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Marvelous Night | 5 | Billy Cray | Tommy Logan | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Predicting | 9 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Rebellious Hope | 1 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 1 | I Loverain | 3 | Aaron Sweeney | Paul Shiers | 61kg | $2.70 |
| Scr | 10 | I'm A Dreamer | 10 | Ms T Halter | 55.5kg |
Ladbrokes Summer Sprint Series Hcp (64)
15:50 local1100mRestricted 64$21,300
Winner5. LochlorianSP $2.70
★ Top pick5th
8Polarising
Polarising presents as the most likely winner having won her last start at this track and showing excellent affinity for Fannie Bay with 4 wins from 19 starts. The wet track conditions suit her profile, and she's proven she can handle the unique Fannie Bay surface.
2nd pick3rd
3Miami Vice
Miami Vice boasts an outstanding record at Fannie Bay with 3 wins from 7 starts at this track and distance. His second up record is solid, and he's proven competitive at this class level. The barrier draw allows tactical options, and his recent form suggests he's ready to peak second up from his spell.
3rd pick7th
7Villa Royale
Villa Royale enters off impressive recent form with 2 consecutive wins at this track. The inside barrier is crucial at Fannie Bay, and her early speed should see her settle prominently.
Value pick6th
6Brat
Brat represents significant value dropping sharply in class after competing in stronger company.
- 1st5LochlorianRaymond Vigar$2.70
- 2nd4Hotim EnglishAaron Sweeney$10.00
- 3rd3Miami ViceDeborah Barton$5.50
- 4th9AnecdotalWayne Davis$20.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Lochlorian | 2 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 59.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 4 | Hotim English | 8 | Aaron Sweeney | Ella Clarke | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Miami Vice | 5 | Deborah Barton | Philip Cole | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Anecdotal | 3 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Polarising | 7 | Hannah Le Blanc | Tommy Logan | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Brat | 4 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Terry Gillett | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Villa Royale | 1 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Divine Bene | 6 | Billy Cray | Chris Nash | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Hell And Back | 9 | Lek Maloney | Chris Pollard | 58kg | $51.00 |
Rydges Palmerston Hcp
16:26 local1100mOpen$25,500
Winner3. ZourataSP $2.10
★ Top pickWon
3Zourata
His track specialization is exceptional with 3 wins from 4 starts at this distance at Fannie Bay. The inside barrier is crucial on this pace-favouring track. While the class rise is significant, his track advantage and current form outweigh the negatives.
2nd pick3rd
4Field Of Flutes
His track form is reliable and the weight advantage is significant. The trainer/jockey combination has a strong strike rate.
3rd pick2nd
5Stormfront
Stormfront won his last start at this track and has an excellent first-up record. His metropolitan experience gives him a class edge over some rivals. The barrier draw suits his style and he's proven at this track. However, the 200-day break is concerning and the class rise significant. His natural ability may overcome these factors.
Value pick5th
2Great Buy
His first-up record is solid and he's shown he can handle Open company.
- 1st3ZourataDakota-Lee Gillett$2.10
- 2nd5StormfrontWayne Davis$4.60
- 3rd4Field Of FlutesJarrod Todd$2.60
- 4th1WolfburnAaron Sweeney$13.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Zourata | 1 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Terry Gillett | 57kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 5 | Stormfront | 3 | Wayne Davis | G Clarke | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 4 | Field Of Flutes | 2 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 55.5kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 1 | Wolfburn | 4 | Aaron Sweeney | G Clarke | 61kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Great Buy | 5 | Raymond Vigar | Terry Gillett | 59kg | $21.00 |
Sportsbet Hcp (58)
17:02 local1000mRestricted 58$21,000
Winner2. BuadesSP $11.00
★ Top pick3rd
3Juelene
The barrier 1 draw is crucial at Fannie Bay's speed-favoring surface.
2nd pick5th
4Mlinzi
Mlinzi won her last start at this track and shows strong local form with 3 placings from 7 attempts. The trainer/jockey combination is proven, and the gear change suggests stable confidence. First up fitness is the main concern, but her track familiarity and recent winning form provide solid credentials.
3rd pick4th
1Viaconi
The gear changes suggest trainer confidence, but the wide barrier and class rise present challenges.
Value pick2nd
8Rising Water
Rising Water offers value as the only proven winner in the field with genuine class credentials. The long spell is concerning, but the trainer/jockey combination has shown success and the gear change suggests intent.
- 1st2BuadesWayne Davis$11.00
- 2nd8Rising WaterAaron Sweeney$4.80
- 3rd3JueleneHannah Le Blanc$3.20
- 4th1ViaconiRaymond Vigar$2.60
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Buades | 3 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Rising Water | 6 | Aaron Sweeney | Paul Shiers | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 3 | Juelene | 1 | Hannah Le Blanc | Tommy Logan | 58.5kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 1 | Viaconi | 5 | Raymond Vigar | Chloe Baxter | 61kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 4 | Mlinzi | 4 | Deborah Barton | Philip Cole | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Belyaev | 7 | Billy Cray | Philip Cole | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 6 | No I'm Not | 2 | Lek Maloney | Chris Pollard | 54kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Little Ditty | 3 | Philip Cole | 56.5kg |
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