Barrier 1 perfect for Fannie Bay's on-pace track, likely to lead/control moderate-fast tempo. Despite topweight, class drop and connections edge make it clear top pick over others lacking same sharpness.
Northern Territory · Saturday 14 March 2026
Darwin tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 6 races at Darwin. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Shamrock Sprint (70)
Excellent local record at track (23 starts) and T/D (13 starts with 5 wins) highlights suitability for Fannie Bay 1300m. Recent form solid with placings, tongue tie could sharpen. Midfield settling fine in moderate-fast tempo. Class rise concern but dropping weights previously carried more successfully. Strong each-way chance behind Bruno Bruno.
Strong local performer with 4 track wins from 19 starts and consistent T/D record. Improving form trend suits Saturday provincial. Midfield map workable despite moderate-fast tempo.
Recent 3rd from midfield shows return to form, high track suitability. Todd booking positive (18% trainer combo).
- 1st2Bruno BrunoRaymond Vigar$2.00
- 2nd6Hell Fire MissJason Lyon$10.00
- 3rd5RhesusWayne Davis$4.80
- 4th1Atlantic OceanDeborah Barton$4.80
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Bruno Bruno | 1 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 59.5kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Hell Fire Miss | 5 | Jason Lyon | Chloe Baxter | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Rhesus | 4 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 1 | Atlantic Ocean | 2 | Deborah Barton | Paul Shiers | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 4 | Kessler | 6 | Hannah Le Blanc | Philip Cole | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Galaxy General | 3 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
Luck Of The Irish (Bm72)
Top form pick with outstanding Fannie Bay record (22:8-7-0), excellent T&D stats (6:3-1-0) and recent track win despite class drop today. Handles topweight historically, pacifiers add focus.
Class drop aids but long spell and modest track record temper win chance; fitness query in moderate-fast tempo suits strong finishers.
Strong recent form with Fannie Bay 1100m win 14 days ago, consistent places (24:5-6-6 career). Class drop helps but lacks Bon's Pride T&D dominance; solid place chance in moderate-fast tempo.
- 1st4Prince RubanAaron Sweeney$9.00
- 2nd3ConvincebilityRaymond Vigar$2.00
- 3rd1Bon's PrideVanessa Arnott$2.40
- 4th5Straya PrideWayne Davis$8.00
Full result · 4 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Prince Ruban | 2 | Aaron Sweeney | G Clarke | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Convincebility | 1 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 57.5kg | $2.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Bon's Pride | 4 | Vanessa Arnott | Jason Manning | 62kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 5 | Straya Pride | 5 | Wayne Davis | G Clarke | 54kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Struck Gold | 3 | Jarrod Todd | Ella Clarke | 58kg |
Emerald Isle Hcp (58)
Rising Fire stands out as premier Fannie Bay performer with unmatched track exposure (23 starts, multiple placings) and strong 1300m record (11:2-1-3). Recent form excellent - close 2nd two back behind strong tempo, then solid 4th. Midfield map suits fast tempo on this leaders-biased track. Local jockey Lyon (26% with trainer) aboard. Clear form leader despite slight class rise.
Consistent placer at Fannie Bay (4:0-1-1), light weight, midfield map suits fast tempo.
Ankle Rolex another Fannie Bay specialist (34 starts, 6 wins) with excellent recent BM54 form: win Jan, then 2nd/4th. Strong T/D stats and barrier 5 perfect for midfield role in predicted fast tempo that suits closers here. Class rise concern but track affinity compensates.
Dropping from Rest.64 to Restricted 58 is major boost. Improving form trend suits fast tempo from back, though wide draw challenging.
- 1st3I LoverainDeborah Barton$4.40
- 2nd2ItwasonlyakissVanessa Arnott$7.50
- 3rd6Ankle RolexHannah Le Blanc$5.50
- 4th7Pleasing SmileWayne Davis$4.80
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | I Loverain | 3 | Deborah Barton | Paul Shiers | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Itwasonlyakiss | 1 | Vanessa Arnott | Jason Manning | 60.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Ankle Rolex | 5 | Hannah Le Blanc | Patrick Johnston | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Pleasing Smile | 8 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 11 | World Affairs | 2 | Aaron Sweeney | Peter Stennett | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Predicting | 7 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Rising Fire | 6 | Jason Lyon | Chloe Baxter | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Patyep | 9 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Rebellious Hope | 10 | Danielle Hirini | Philip Cole | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Divine Bene | 11 | Billy Cray | Chris Nash | 61kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 9 | No I'm Not | 4 | Chris Pollard | 55kg |
Dublin Dash Hcp (58)
Middle barrier 7 aligns with bias favouring 7-12. Recent placings in similar class outweigh first-up/first synthetic concerns for Tigers Roar and Rising Water. Very fast tempo suits finishing strength.
Barrier 3 ideal for 1100m sprint start from back straight, favouring inside speed on tight turns. Light weight and gear tweaks positive. Very fast tempo may suit if maps midfield. Strong place chance.
Likely leader in very fast tempo but first-up record (5:0) tempers win chance vs Anecdotal's recency.
Consistent recent placings (5333535123) in similar grade; wide draw offset by likely midfield map in fast tempo. Each-way value in BM58 volatility.
- 1st2Tigers RoarRaymond Vigar$2.80
- 2nd9Rising WaterAaron Sweeney$2.90
- 3rd3ViaconiJason Lyon$11.00
- 4th10Tough ImpactDeborah Barton$21.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Tigers Roar | 2 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 59kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 9 | Rising Water | 3 | Aaron Sweeney | Paul Shiers | 55kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 3 | Viaconi | 9 | Jason Lyon | Chloe Baxter | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Tough Impact | 8 | Deborah Barton | Chris Pollard | 52kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Valkur | 1 | Jarrod Todd | Chris Pollard | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Anecdotal | 7 | Vanessa Arnott | Philip Cole | 61kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Juelene | 10 | Hannah Le Blanc | Tommy Logan | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Little Ditty | 5 | Danielle Hirini | Philip Cole | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Mlinzi | 4 | Billy Cray | Philip Cole | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Brash Lass | 6 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 56kg | $12.00 |
Four Leaf Clover Trobis Mdn Plate
Barrier 3 perfect for Fannie Bay's on-pace bias in 1000m sprints. Blinkers off first time could sharpen focus in maiden drop.
Strong placegetter (10:0-2-3) with proven Fannie Bay affinity (3:0-0-2 including recent 3rds). Barrier 1 ideal for leaders in fast tempo 1000m.
Consistent performer (5:0-0-0 all 4ths before recent fade) with Fannie Bay exposure. Major class drop from Class 2/Special cond to maiden boosts chances as clear next best.
Track exposure (3 starts) and class drop provide upside if improves. High-risk value play in volatile maiden with pace to chase.
- 1st5Sassy AbbeyWayne Davis$2.10
- 2nd2God's EyeAaron Sweeney$5.00
- 3rd4Lady FireballDanielle Hirini$31.00
- 4th3Aqua BlueDeborah Barton$61.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Sassy Abbey | 1 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 55.5kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 2 | God's Eye | 4 | Aaron Sweeney | Philip Cole | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Lady Fireball | 2 | Danielle Hirini | Chris Pollard | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Aqua Blue | 5 | Deborah Barton | Chris Pollard | 52.5kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Southampton Flare | 3 | Jason Lyon | Chloe Baxter | 59kg | $2.10 |
St Patrick''s Day Cup (76)
Barrier 3 suits likely fast tempo and on-pace Fannie Bay bias. Recent 2nd featured elite closing speed; handles topweight.
Barrier 2 perfect for pace bias; regular racing fitness suits fast tempo. Synthetic win (1:1-0-0) handles rain-affected turf. Solid place chance despite inferior speed to #1.
Vieri proven Fannie Bay performer (15:5-2-4, T/D 8:3-1-2), winning 1600m here last start from gate 1. Midfield map suits fast tempo but barrier 11 tests inside bias.
- 1st1StormfrontJarrod Todd$3.60
- 2nd5Maxxi BonBilly Cray$5.00
- 3rd4Rock RevolutionJason Lyon$8.50
- 4th6RossanadoAaron Sweeney$4.40
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Stormfront | 3 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 60kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Maxxi Bon | 6 | Billy Cray | Chris Nash | 54.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Rock Revolution | 4 | Jason Lyon | Chloe Baxter | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Rossanado | 1 | Aaron Sweeney | Paul Shiers | 54.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 2 | Awash | 2 | Danielle Hirini | G Clarke | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Hotim English | 5 | Deborah Barton | Ella Clarke | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Vieri | 11 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Chris Nash | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 10 | I'm A Dreamer | 7 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 11 | New Enterprise | 10 | Hannah Le Blanc | Peter Stennett | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Bryce | 8 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 54kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Funnyifitwon | 9 | Ms T Halter | 54kg |
Before the races, not after
Get every tip before the jump
Our top three picks and a value pick for every race, with assessed prices, speed maps and the analysis behind them. Free for 7 days.