Northern Territory · Saturday 21 February 2026

Alice Springs tips and results

Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Alice Springs. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.

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St Patrick''s Day Cup March 15th Hcp (64)

10:52 local1200mRestricted 64$21,300

Winner1. Black ZousSP $3.20

★ Top pickWon

1Black Zous

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.20 · Lek Maloney

Barrier 1 suits likely fast tempo favouring on-pacers at Alice Springs 1200m chute start.

2nd pick7th

2Tellez

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.70 · Ianish Luximon

Luximon's 21% track strike rate and barrier 6 align with middle barrier bias (30% win rate). Fast tempo suits closing speed, making strong top-2 chance despite low overall win rate.

3rd pick4th

5Tango Stepz

Our price $8.00 · SP $12.00 · Jessie Philpot

Suits fast tempo from midfield map, proven at T/D (8:1-0-1). Reliable place chance in high-volatility Restricted 64.

Value pick3rd

4Hebel

Our price $8.50 · SP $7.00 · Deborah Barton

Barrier 2 perfect for leaders in fast tempo, light weight helps.

1st1Black ZousLek Maloney$3.20
2nd3Verbosity$3.60
3rd4HebelDeborah Barton$7.00
4th5Tango StepzJessie Philpot$12.00

Full result · 7 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	1	Black Zous	1	Lek Maloney	Ms K Petrick	58.5kg	$3.20
2nd	3	Verbosity	3		Ms K Petrick	60.5kg	$3.60
3rd	4	Hebel	2	Deborah Barton	C Hunter	57kg	$7.00
4th	5	Tango Stepz	5	Jessie Philpot	Ray Viney	58kg	$12.00
5th	6	The Big Freeze	4	Raymond Vigar	C Hunter	56.5kg	$15.00
6th	7	Prophesier	7	Paul Denton	Lisa Whittle	55kg	$14.00
7th	2	Tellez	6	Ianish Luximon	Ms K Petrick	60.5kg	$3.70

Vale Michael Smith Hcp (58)

11:30 local1100mRestricted 58$21,300

Winner1. HellivitSP $3.30

★ Top pickWon

1Hellivit

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.30 · Lek Maloney

Hellivit tops form assessment with unmatched Pioneer Park record (18:6-1-2) and T/D dominance (8:4-0-0). Class drop, barrier 1, likely leader in moderate-fast tempo perfectly suit Alice Springs on-pacers. Soft5 query noted but dry form elite outweighs.

2nd pick3rd

4Splish Splash

Our price $4.00 · SP $2.45 · Deborah Barton

Strong first-up record (6:1-1-1), recent PP placings including 1st/3rd, soft record 5:0-0-2, and light weight ideal for Soft5. Midfield map suits moderate-fast tempo.

3rd pick2nd

2Bonny Impact

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.80 · Danielle Hirini

Barrier 2 positions as likely leader suiting Pioneer Park chute start and on-pace bias. Soft form ok (5:0-0-1), jockey hot. Class rise concern but PP experience tempers. Solid place chance in moderate-fast tempo.

Value pick5th

5Red Hawk

Our price $12.00 · SP $15.00 · Raymond Vigar

1st1HellivitLek Maloney$3.30
2nd2Bonny ImpactDanielle Hirini$4.80
3rd4Splish SplashDeborah Barton$2.45
4th3Jamaican GoldPaul Denton$5.00

Full result · 5 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	1	Hellivit	1	Lek Maloney	Ms K Petrick	58kg	$3.30
2nd	2	Bonny Impact	2	Danielle Hirini	Greg Connor	58kg	$4.80
3rd	4	Splish Splash	5	Deborah Barton	C Hunter	53kg	$2.45
4th	3	Jamaican Gold	3	Paul Denton	Lisa Whittle	58kg	$5.00
5th	5	Red Hawk	4	Raymond Vigar	P A Gardner	55kg	$15.00

Gallagher Insurance Brokers Hcp (C2)

12:04 local1100mClass 2$21,000

Winner5. SuitsSP $4.20

★ Top pick2nd

1Scissor Me Timbers

Our price $2.20 · SP $1.80 · Danielle Hirini

Class rise manageable with weight history. Connections strong.

2nd pick4th

2Bon's A Lad

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.50 · Lek Maloney

Local experience edges him into top 3 with recent Pioneer Park win (1000m) and track record 5:1-0-1. Soft 5 unproven but good form on good suits dry dirt base. Solid place chance in Class 2.

3rd pickWon

5Suits

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.20 · Paul Denton

Recent Pioneer Park placing (2nd last start) provides fitness edge over first-uppers. Track record 3:0-1-0 and midfield map suit tempo. Soft unproven but value in depth.

Value pick3rd

3Mods

Our price $4.80 · SP $7.00 · Deborah Barton

Light weight and gear off first time suit first-up assignment. Recent maiden win on Soft 5 provides pattern match despite class rise.

1st5SuitsPaul Denton$4.20
2nd1Scissor Me TimbersDanielle Hirini$1.80
3rd3ModsDeborah Barton$7.00
4th2Bon's A LadLek Maloney$5.50

Full result · 5 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	5	Suits	4	Paul Denton	Lisa Whittle	55kg	$4.20
2nd	1	Scissor Me Timbers	2	Danielle Hirini	Greg Connor	59kg	$1.80
3rd	3	Mods	5	Deborah Barton	C Hunter	54kg	$7.00
4th	2	Bon's A Lad	1	Lek Maloney	Lisa Whittle	56kg	$5.50
5th	4	Rosebud Lass	3	Jessie Philpot	Ray Viney	55kg	$17.00

Ladbrokes Big Bets (Bm76)

12:39 local1100mBenchmark 76$23,400

Winner3. Square CutSP $1.95

★ Top pickWon

3Square Cut

Our price $2.80 · SP $1.95 · Jessie Philpot

Significant class drop enhances appeal on Pioneer Park's on-speed turf despite Soft 5 (limited wet form not penalised in BM76). Midfield barrier 5 ideal for 1100m chute start.

2nd pick3rd

5Mougenot

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.60 · Ianish Luximon

Class rise offset by talent/upside on improving young horse. Soft track query but turf sprint suits I Am Invincible progeny.

3rd pick4th

1Delago Lad

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.00 · Danielle Hirini

Handles 59kg historically, Soft 4:1-1-0 best in field, barrier 4 ideal midfield. Declining 8yo but class drop/local knowledge trumps.

Value pick2nd

2Boy Big

Our price $7.00 · SP $4.80 · Paul Denton

Consistent runner but soft record 1:0-0-0 concern; however recent fitness/form edges first-uppers.

1st3Square CutJessie Philpot$1.95
2nd2Boy BigPaul Denton$4.80
3rd5MougenotIanish Luximon$4.60
4th1Delago LadDanielle Hirini$11.00

Full result · 6 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	3	Square Cut	5	Jessie Philpot	Ray Viney	57.5kg	$1.95
2nd	2	Boy Big	1	Paul Denton	Greg Connor	58.5kg	$4.80
3rd	5	Mougenot	2	Ianish Luximon	Ray Viney	56.5kg	$4.60
4th	1	Delago Lad	4	Danielle Hirini	Greg Connor	59kg	$11.00
5th	4	The Girl's Boy	3	Lek Maloney	Ms K Petrick	55.5kg	$19.00
6th	6	Flying Start	6	Deborah Barton	Greg Connor	53kg	$7.50

Povey Stirk Lawyers Mdn Plate

13:14 local1400mMaiden$21,300

Winner4. Laws WarsSP $3.20

★ Top pick2nd

2Saxon Beach

Our price $2.50 · SP $2.15 · Paul Denton

Saxon Beach tops form assessment with strong Pioneer Park record (3:0-2-1), recent placings including narrow 2nd at 1200m here, and solid 1400m record (5:0-2-1). Class drop from recent BM58/54 boosts prospects on this locals track that rewards experience. Soft 5 unproven but good form on good outweighs; barrier 5 neutral in moderate-fast tempo suiting midfield map.

2nd pick3rd

3Highstrung

Our price $4.00 · SP $4.40 · Ianish Luximon

Soft 5 handled previously (2:0-1-0); class drop key after BM54/special cond. Barrier 3 ideal for 1400m start, midfield map suits moderate-fast tempo.

3rd pickWon

4Laws Wars

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.20 · Deborah Barton

Laws Wars suits Soft 5 perfectly (4:0-2-2) with light 54.5kg from barrier 1 in leaders map (1,2). Pre-spell form solid 3223; recent PP runs build fitness despite poor finishes. Pioneer Park 1400m unproven but distance progression logical. Moderate-fast tempo may suit forward run; class drop helps. Solid place chance in volatile maiden.

Value pick5th

1National Goal

Our price $8.00 · SP $9.00 · Raymond Vigar

Barrier 2 aids leader map; consistent placer (18% rate) in maiden.

1st4Laws WarsDeborah Barton$3.20
2nd2Saxon BeachPaul Denton$2.15
3rd3HighstrungIanish Luximon$4.40
4th5StampedJessie Philpot$13.00

Full result · 5 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	4	Laws Wars	1	Deborah Barton	K J Lamprecht	54.5kg	$3.20
2nd	2	Saxon Beach	5	Paul Denton	Barry Cooke	59kg	$2.15
3rd	3	Highstrung	3	Ianish Luximon	Ray Viney	57.5kg	$4.40
4th	5	Stamped	4	Jessie Philpot	Ray Viney	57.5kg	$13.00
5th	1	National Goal	2	Raymond Vigar	P A Gardner	59kg	$9.00

Easycarwash (Bm54)

13:49 local1400mBenchmark 54$21,000

Winner1. Bodmin BoySP $8.00

★ Top pick2nd

4Dolce D'amour

Our price $2.20 · SP $1.75 · Ianish Luximon

Barrier 1 perfect for likely moderate-fast tempo suiting on-pacers at Pioneer Park. Soft track exposure (2:0-0-1) better than rivals' 0-1 records. Petrick stable in form.

2nd pick4th

5Tipsy Toronado

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.80 · Paul Denton

Dropping class, midfield map suits moderate-fast tempo. Lacks T&D stats but fitness from recent runs and Denton booking elevate. Strong place chance.

3rd pickScratched

2Lean On Me

Our price $7.00 · Deborah Barton

Solid track record but soft exposure limited (1:0-0-0). Recent 4th/5th but sharpest finishing strength. Viable if controls tempo in BM54 volatility.

Value pickWon

1Bodmin Boy

Our price $10.00 · SP $8.00 · Jessie Philpot

Recent form solid (4th/2nd), but soft track unproven (2:0-0-0) and no T&D wins cap ceiling.

1st1Bodmin BoyJessie Philpot$8.00
2nd4Dolce D'amourIanish Luximon$1.75
3rd3StartonLek Maloney$4.00
4th5Tipsy ToronadoPaul Denton$4.80

Full result · 4 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	1	Bodmin Boy	2	Jessie Philpot	Ray Viney	59.5kg	$8.00
2nd	4	Dolce D'amour	1	Ianish Luximon	Ms K Petrick	58kg	$1.75
3rd	3	Starton	3	Lek Maloney	Ms K Petrick	56.5kg	$4.00
4th	5	Tipsy Toronado	5	Paul Denton	Lisa Whittle	55kg	$4.80
Scr	2	Lean On Me	4	Deborah Barton	Ms K Petrick	55.5kg

PFD Foods Race Day 18th April (Bm76)

14:24 local1400mBenchmark 76$23,400

Winner1. Altar BoySP $2.50

★ Top pickWon

1Altar Boy

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.50 · Raymond Vigar

Altar Boy stands out on pure form with exceptional local records: 7 wins from 9 at track/distance and 10 from 23 at Pioneer Park. Soft 5 unproven but class edge and Vigar booking (50% with horse) outweigh.

2nd pick4th

4Throw At Da Stumps

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.50 · Ianish Luximon

Pioneer Park specialist (19 starts), light weight and Luximon (100% with horse) boost chances on Soft 5 where proven.

3rd pickScratched

2Bahama Bay

Our price $3.00 · Deborah Barton

Light weight on Soft 5 where has win/place; likely leader suits Pioneer Park's on-pace nature and moderate-fast tempo. Slightly underlaid but solid place chance.

Value pick3rd

3Princess Pancakes

Our price $7.50 · SP $4.20 · Lek Maloney

Barrier 1 risky but light weight and Maloney booking offer upside in Petrick-dominated field.

1st1Altar BoyRaymond Vigar$2.50
2nd5Magic DefensePaul Denton$4.20
3rd3Princess PancakesLek Maloney$4.20
4th4Throw At Da StumpsIanish Luximon$3.50

Full result · 4 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	1	Altar Boy	3	Raymond Vigar	P A Gardner	59kg	$2.50
2nd	5	Magic Defense	2	Paul Denton	Ms K Petrick	55kg	$4.20
3rd	3	Princess Pancakes	1	Lek Maloney	Ms K Petrick	53kg	$4.20
4th	4	Throw At Da Stumps	4	Ianish Luximon	Ms K Petrick	55kg	$3.50
Scr	2	Bahama Bay	5	Deborah Barton	Ms K Petrick	53kg

Tradies Day April 11th Free Entry Hcp (64)

14:59 local1600mRestricted 64$21,300

Winner3. DutySP $9.00

★ Top pick3rd

2Matron Samsing

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.40 · Ianish Luximon

Soft 5 unproven but superior class/form edges rivals despite weight. Petrick stable dominates field.

2nd pick4th

4Real Divine

Our price $6.50 · SP $7.50 · Paul Denton

Petrick/Denton retain ride (17% combo).

3rd pickWon

3Duty

Our price $8.00 · SP $9.00 · Jessie Philpot

Track specialist with elite stats (22:4-3-2 track, 10:3-1-2 T&D), soft proven (11:1-0-1), barrier 3 ideal midfield. First up concerning (9:0-0-0) and recent form poor but class drop and local bias make next best. Tempo suits sustained run.

Value pick5th

1The Accelator

Our price $10.00 · SP $9.00 · Lek Maloney

Recent 1600m/1700m wins show staying ability, distance 5:1-0-0, Petrick runner in hot stable.

1st3DutyJessie Philpot$9.00
2nd5MummsieDeborah Barton$1.85
3rd2Matron SamsingIanish Luximon$3.40
4th4Real DivinePaul Denton$7.50

Full result · 5 runners

Finish	No.	Horse	Barrier	Jockey	Trainer	Weight	SP
1st	3	Duty	3	Jessie Philpot	Ray Viney	58kg	$9.00
2nd	5	Mummsie	4	Deborah Barton	Ms K Petrick	52kg	$1.85
3rd	2	Matron Samsing	1	Ianish Luximon	Ms K Petrick	58.5kg	$3.40
4th	4	Real Divine	2	Paul Denton	Ms K Petrick	56kg	$7.50
5th	1	The Accelator	5	Lek Maloney	Ms K Petrick	57kg	$9.00

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Alice Springs tips and results

St Patrick''s Day Cup March 15th Hcp (64)

Vale Michael Smith Hcp (58)

Gallagher Insurance Brokers Hcp (C2)

Ladbrokes Big Bets (Bm76)

Povey Stirk Lawyers Mdn Plate

Easycarwash (Bm54)

PFD Foods Race Day 18th April (Bm76)

Tradies Day April 11th Free Entry Hcp (64)

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