★ Top pick3rd
2Crown Waters
Recent win at 1300m and consistent places show peak fitness for 1600m. Midfield map ideal for moderate-fast tempo on on-pace Fannie Bay track.
Northern Territory · Saturday 28 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 won4/667%
Top pick placed4/667%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Mindil Beach Casino Resort Hcp (76)
13:49 local1600mRestricted 76$23,400
Winner5. VieriSP $4.20
2nd pick2nd
1Awash
Handles topweight (won at 60kg), barrier 3 suits inside bias. Recent poor run forgivable in stronger Open company; drops slightly in class.
3rd pickScratched
4Rock Revolution
Value pickWon
5Vieri
Light 55kg, proven Fannie Bay (14:4-2-4), recent placings in BM76/Rest.70 include T/D win.
- 1st5VieriDakota-Lee Gillett$4.20
- 2nd1AwashJarrod Todd$3.60
- 3rd2Crown WatersHannah Le Blanc$2.90
- 4th7BryceWayne Davis$9.50
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Vieri | 1 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Chris Nash | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Awash | 3 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Crown Waters | 4 | Hannah Le Blanc | Tommy Logan | 59kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 7 | Bryce | 2 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Capitol Hill | 5 | Raymond Vigar | Chloe Baxter | 57kg | $4.40 |
| Scr | 4 | Rock Revolution | 6 | Jett Stanley | Chloe Baxter | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Maxxi Bon | 5 | Chris Nash | 55.5kg |
Sportsbet Hcp (58)
14:24 local1600mRestricted 58$21,000
Winner8. I'm A DreamerSP $4.80
★ Top pick3rd
6Sass
Likely midfield map suits very fast tempo. Preferred despite class rise due to finishing strength.
2nd pick10th
3Debating
Barrier 2 ideal for Fannie Bay's inside preference. Consistent form, Jarrod Todd booking strong (19% trainer combo). Very fast tempo favours strong finishers. Clear form-based threat to Sass.
3rd pick9th
5Ankle Rolex
Ankle Rolex Fannie Bay veteran (33:6-3-3, T/D 4:1-1-0) with recent win at track and sharp 4th last start. Gear change first time off plates signals intent. Backmarker map tests in fast tempo but proven stamina edges it into top 3 over less experienced rivals.
Value pick7th
2Desert Mist
Very fast tempo may expose backmarker style, but Fannie Bay stats make it live danger for place.
- 1st8I'm A DreamerRaymond Vigar$4.80
- 2nd11New EnterpriseHannah Le Blanc$21.00
- 3rd6SassJett Stanley$5.00
- 4th9Max RockDakota-Lee Gillett$13.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | I'm A Dreamer | 7 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 11 | New Enterprise | 10 | Hannah Le Blanc | Peter Stennett | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Sass | 9 | Jett Stanley | Chloe Baxter | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Max Rock | 11 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Terry Gillett | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Roc De Russian | 4 | Lek Maloney | Chris Pollard | 53kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Rebellious Hope | 14 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Desert Mist | 13 | Aaron Sweeney | G Clarke | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Itwasonlyakiss | 1 | Vanessa Arnott | Jason Manning | 61kg | $4.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Ankle Rolex | 12 | Wanderson D'Avila | Patrick Johnston | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Debating | 2 | Jarrod Todd | Ella Clarke | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 13 | World Affairs | 3 | Jessica Booth | Peter Stennett | 52kg | $19.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Graysville | 6 | Deborah Barton | Philip Cole | 52kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Straya Pride | 5 | G Clarke | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Marvelous Night | 8 | Billy Cray | Tommy Logan | 56kg |
Book St Pat''s Raceday 14 March Hcp (64)
15:00 local1300mRestricted 64$21,300
Winner9. RossanadoSP $5.50
★ Top pick7th
1Fury
Carried 60.5kg successfully; handles 61kg. Midfield map suits fast tempo.
2nd pick3rd
2Kessler
Kessler is Fannie Bay track king (22:6-2-3, T/D 12:5-1-1), fresh off barrier 1 win 28 days ago. Inside draw (1) perfect for 1300m where early speed vital on tight turns.
3rd pickWon
9Rossanado
Rossanado in peak form with wins in last two (both Fannie Bay), strong track record (8:3-3-1, T/D 2:1-0-1). Class rise concerns offset by momentum, light weight, and Sweeney booking (50% combo strike). Midfield map workable in fast tempo; clear top-3 formline contender.
Value pickScratched
10Hell Fire Miss
Wide draw tough but fast tempo may suit late closer.
- 1st9RossanadoAaron Sweeney$5.50
- 2nd6RhesusWayne Davis$14.00
- 3rd2KesslerWanderson D'Avila$3.70
- 4th3Hotim EnglishJessica Booth$7.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Rossanado | 7 | Aaron Sweeney | Paul Shiers | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Rhesus | 9 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Kessler | 1 | Wanderson D'Avila | Philip Cole | 60.5kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 3 | Hotim English | 10 | Jessica Booth | Ella Clarke | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Funnyifitwon | 3 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Patyep | 2 | Deborah Barton | G Clarke | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Fury | 4 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 61kg | $3.00 |
| 8th | 8 | July | 5 | Lek Maloney | Chris Pollard | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Hell And Back | 8 | Billy Cray | Chris Pollard | 59kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 5 | King Akeed | 6 | Hannah Le Blanc | Tommy Logan | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Hell Fire Miss | 11 | Jett Stanley | Chloe Baxter | 57kg |
Ladbrokes Summer Sprint Series (Heat 5) Hcp
15:39 local1200mOpen$25,500
Winner3. Bon's PrideSP $2.25
★ Top pick2nd
4Forms Of Fear
Barrier 4 ideal for midfield in fast tempo on on-pace Fannie Bay 1200m sprint. Light weight edge and Vigar booking outweigh class rise.
2nd pick3rd
1Zourata
Barrier 5 suits leaders in Fannie Bay sprint. Lacks T/D win but superior class/form edges #3. Fast tempo may test but strong finishing strength suits.
3rd pickWon
3Bon's Pride
Bon's Pride local star with unmatched Fannie Bay exposure (21:7-7-0, T/D 8:4-3-0). Barrier 1 perfect despite weak inside bias, suits likely leader in fast tempo. Recent form ordinary but track affinity and Jarrod Todd (15% track strike) provide each-way appeal.
Value pick4th
2Great Buy
Barrier 2 positions as likely leader on Fannie Bay on-pace track, second-up record (8:1-3-0) suits preparation. Recent heavy defeat but prior distance form (18:3-2-3) and stablemate to #1 suggest overlay in fast tempo suiting speed. High-risk inclusion.
- 1st3Bon's PrideJarrod Todd$2.25
- 2nd4Forms Of FearRaymond Vigar$3.20
- 3rd1ZourataDakota-Lee Gillett$2.60
- 4th2Great BuyWayne Davis$41.00
Full result · 4 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Bon's Pride | 1 | Jarrod Todd | Jason Manning | 56kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 4 | Forms Of Fear | 4 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 55kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Zourata | 5 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Terry Gillett | 58.5kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 2 | Great Buy | 2 | Wayne Davis | Terry Gillett | 58kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Private Tender | 3 | Deborah Barton | Terry Gillett | 52kg |
TAB Hcp (70)
16:16 local1100mRestricted 70$22,300
Winner1. Struck GoldSP $1.85
★ Top pickWon
1Struck Gold
Struck Gold tops form assessment with strong Fannie Bay affinity (7:1-1-4), recent 1200m win carrying 58.5kg, and barrier 2 positioning for leadership in fast tempo 1100m sprint.
2nd pick2nd
4Miami Vice
Fast tempo aids midfield finish. Class rise concern offset by track affinity and fitness.
3rd pick4th
2Canton Kid
Barrier 4 aids pace, Equicast freshens, but 42-day break and age temper enthusiasm in fast tempo against fresher rivals.
Value pick3rd
3Galaxy General
Fannie Bay 7:1-0-1, improving trend suits class drop in fast tempo, offering overlay despite recent poor placings on good ground.
- 1st1Struck GoldJarrod Todd$1.85
- 2nd4Miami ViceWayne Davis$5.00
- 3rd3Galaxy GeneralAaron Sweeney$8.50
- 4th2Canton KidRaymond Vigar$3.20
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Struck Gold | 2 | Jarrod Todd | Ella Clarke | 60.5kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 4 | Miami Vice | 5 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Galaxy General | 3 | Aaron Sweeney | G Clarke | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Canton Kid | 4 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 59.5kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 5 | Little Ditty | 1 | Deborah Barton | Philip Cole | 52kg | $26.00 |
ROANT Trobis Hcp (C2)
16:55 local1100mClass 2$21,000
Winner1. EcclestoneSP $3.70
★ Top pick11th
2Buades
Second up from spell (3:0-1-1) suits very fast tempo at sprint distance where Fannie Bay favours on-pace. Barrier 11 manageable for local speedster.
2nd pick9th
7Red Extreme
Red Extreme building well with recent Fannie Bay win and track stats 9:1-1-3 (T/D 4:1-1-0). Barrier 2 ideal despite class rise; very fast tempo may suit late charge if leaders soften. Consistent form edges beaten rivals like Viaconi.
3rd pickScratched
5Miss Black Diamond
Miss Black Diamond's Fannie Bay affinity (10:1-3-2, T/D 2:1-1-0) and barrier 1 make her perfect for track's on-pace bias in 1100m sprints. First up record solid (6:1-2-0), fitness from Logan yard reliable. Very fast tempo suits handy settler. Solid place chance even if not fully sharp.
Value pick8th
4Viaconi
Second up sharpener suits very fast tempo favouring strong finishers.
- 1st1EcclestoneJarrod Todd$3.70
- 2nd3Anecdotal$3.80
- 3rd14PredictingRaymond Vigar$16.00
- 4th8Brash LassJessica Booth$12.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Ecclestone | 10 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 61kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | Anecdotal | 4 | Philip Cole | 58.5kg | $3.80 | |
| 3rd | 14 | Predicting | 8 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Brash Lass | 9 | Jessica Booth | Philip Cole | 52kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 12 | No I'm Not | 13 | Lek Maloney | Chris Pollard | 53kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Sassy Abbey | 6 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Mlinzi | 7 | Deborah Barton | Philip Cole | 52kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Viaconi | 5 | Jett Stanley | Chloe Baxter | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 7 | Red Extreme | 2 | Aaron Sweeney | Jason Manning | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 10th | 11 | God's Eye | 12 | Wanderson D'Avila | Philip Cole | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Buades | 11 | Vanessa Arnott | Philip Cole | 59kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Miss Black Diamond | 1 | Billy Cray | Tommy Logan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Juelene | 15 | Hannah Le Blanc | Tommy Logan | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Belyaev | 14 | Philip Cole | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Tough Impact | 3 | Chris Pollard | 55kg |
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