★ Top pick3rd
4Highstrung
In regular prep with 22 days fitness, strong Luximon/Viney combo (25% WR), midfield map suits moderate-fast tempo. Soft 6 unproven but class drop and track affinity outweigh.
Northern Territory · Sunday 15 March 2026
Alice Springs tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 5 races at Alice Springs. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won1/520%
Any tip won5/5100%
Top pick placed3/560%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Trophy Central Mdn Plate
13:27 local1200mMaiden$21,000
Winner5. Rosebud LassSP $6.00
2nd pick2nd
2Dynasty Reward
Dynasty Reward solid place chance with strong Pioneer Park record (5:0-1-2) and recent consistency (3rd/4th locally). Barrier 1 positions perfectly as likely leader on track favouring on-pacers, light weight edge.
3rd pick5th
1Denuto
First up unproven winning but class drop and prior heavy placings (2nd Ballina H10) elevate over dry-only rivals. Value place in volatile maiden.
Value pickWon
5Rosebud Lass
Barrier 2 suits leaders map, Philpot excellent local (26% WR, 28% with trainer). Debut 5th in CL2 respectable, class drop huge positive.
- 1st5Rosebud LassJessie Philpot$6.00
- 2nd2Dynasty RewardDeborah Barton$2.45
- 3rd4HighstrungIanish Luximon$2.50
- 4th3Artistic FlairDanielle Hirini$6.50
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Rosebud Lass | 2 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Dynasty Reward | 1 | Deborah Barton | K J Lamprecht | 56kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 4 | Highstrung | 5 | Ianish Luximon | Ray Viney | 57.5kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Artistic Flair | 3 | Danielle Hirini | Ray Viney | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Denuto | 4 | Tala Hutchinson | Lisa Whittle | 57kg | $18.00 |
Rimfire Energy 1st Leg National Apprentice Race Series (Bm54)
14:05 local1100mBenchmark 54$21,000
Winner4. ModsSP $6.50
★ Top pick2nd
1Hellivit
Hellivit tops pure form assessment with dominant Pioneer Park stats (9:5-0-0 at T&D) and recent win carrying 58kg. Soft 6 unproven but class drop, local experience and leader map override.
2nd pickWon
4Mods
Mods standout wet tracker with soft win (Sapphire Coast) and recent PP 2nd/3rd. Improving form, light weight and forward map suit Soft 6/fast tempo.
3rd pick4th
3Bon's A Lad
Midfield map ideal for fast tempo, barrier 4 strong.
Value pick6th
7Splish Splash
Light weight, barrier 3 and Lek Maloney (14% track strike) enhance.
- 1st4ModsTala Hutchinson$6.50
- 2nd1HellivitKirra-Lee Lane$2.50
- 3rd2Stella BystarlightTom Orr$3.60
- 4th3Bon's A LadDakota-Lee Gillett$14.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Mods | 2 | Tala Hutchinson | C Hunter | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Hellivit | 1 | Kirra-Lee Lane | Ms K Petrick | 58.5kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Stella Bystarlight | 5 | Tom Orr | Ray Viney | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 3 | Bon's A Lad | 4 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Lisa Whittle | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Jamaican Gold | 6 | Jessica Booth | Lisa Whittle | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Splish Splash | 3 | Lek Maloney | C Hunter | 53.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Bad Man | 7 | Natika Riordan | D Leech | 53kg | $4.60 |
Maloney Kan Accountants Hcp
14:40 local1100mOpen$25,500
Winner4. Delago LadSP $4.20
★ Top pick5th
1Flying Yishu
Flying Yishu tops form assessment with unmatched Pioneer Park stats (22:10-6-0) and perfect 1100m record (4:3-1-0). First-up record solid (5:2-0-1), barrier 3 suits likely fast tempo as leader. Soft record limited but heavy placings (3:0-1-1) suggest handling.
2nd pick4th
6Mougenot
Barrier 2 ideal for fast tempo on Soft 6 at 1100m sprint chute suiting on-pacers. Handles wet (Heavy 8 run noted). Solid place claim despite class rise.
3rd pick3rd
3Boy Big
Boy Big reliable local with 47 Pioneer Park starts (12 wins), recent form includes win/2nd. Barrier 4 suits midfield in fast tempo. Connor yard in form. Soft unproven but vast good track record (61:13-4-18) and low weight help on Soft 6. Reliable place getter.
Value pickWon
4Delago Lad
Barrier 1 massive edge on Soft 6 (prioritise inside), track record elite (42:12-10-3), soft form 4:1-1-0. Light weight, recent PP runs competitive. Fast tempo suits if gets cover.
- 1st4Delago LadNatika Riordan$4.20
- 2nd2Rewards And MoreLek Maloney$3.50
- 3rd3Boy BigPaul Denton$7.50
- 4th6MougenotIanish Luximon$4.40
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Delago Lad | 1 | Natika Riordan | Greg Connor | 52kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Rewards And More | 5 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 53kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Boy Big | 4 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Mougenot | 2 | Ianish Luximon | Ray Viney | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 1 | Flying Yishu | 3 | Danielle Hirini | Greg Connor | 60.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 7 | Grinzinger Lass | 7 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Beyond Ready | 6 | Deborah Barton | K J Lamprecht | 52kg | $11.00 |
Ladbrokes Same Race Multi 2nd Leg National Appr Race Series Hcp (64)
15:15 local1000mRestricted 64$21,300
Winner3. River FrostSP $3.70
★ Top pickWon
3River Frost
Track specialist with 11:3-3-2 Pioneer Park record and distance experience (11:2-2-3). Heavy track form (7:1-0-3) ideal for Soft 6 with 29mm rain. Barrier 1 perfect for inside bias on wet. First up record OK. Fast tempo from leaders suits midfield map. Strong form credentials despite spell.
2nd pickScratched
2Midnight Hustle
First up record excellent (3:1-1-1). Fast tempo suits closing style from midfield. Class rise concern but form superior to rivals. Soft 6 conditions enhance chances over dry track specialists.
3rd pickScratched
6Tango Stepz
Premier Pioneer Park mare with outstanding T/D stats (15:5-2-4 at 1000m, 37 track starts). Light weight helps on Soft 6. Regular racing fitness edge over first-uppers. Fast tempo may suit late charge despite backmarker map. Local knowledge counts heavily here.
Value pick3rd
4Tellez
Soft experience (7:1-0-1) better than no exposure. Class drop suits. Overlooked due to last start 7th but fitness edge creates overlay opportunity.
- 1st3River FrostNatika Riordan$3.70
- 2nd1FrankfurtJessica Booth$10.00
- 3rd4TellezLek Maloney$3.60
- 4th5Better Not FussTala Hutchinson$20.00
Full result · 4 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | River Frost | 1 | Natika Riordan | Greg Connor | 56.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 1 | Frankfurt | 4 | Jessica Booth | K J Lamprecht | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Tellez | 5 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 5 | Better Not Fuss | 2 | Tala Hutchinson | P A Gardner | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Midnight Hustle | 6 | Tom Orr | Rene Taylor | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Tango Stepz | 3 | Kirra-Lee Lane | Ray Viney | 54.5kg |
Great Northern St Patrick''s Day Cup (Bm76)
15:55 local1600mBenchmark 76$36,500
Winner5. Matron SamsingSP $3.70
★ Top pick5th
1Altar Boy
Altar Boy tops form assessment with exceptional track record (25:11-3-4) and T/D success (5:3-0-1). Soft 6 unproven but not heavily penalised in BM76 country race.
2nd pick3rd
2Magic Defense
Barrier 3 positions perfectly as likely leader in moderate-fast tempo. Lightweight 54kg and strong jockey/trainer combo (31% SR). Limited 1600m/Soft form but recent class success and speed map favour over backmarkers on Soft 6.
3rd pickWon
5Matron Samsing
Matron Samsing's Barrier 1 crucial on Soft 6 (prioritise inside draws). Strong 3:2-0-1 T/D, recent 1600m win. Trainer Petrick in form with multiple runners. Rising class but pace map and draw suit forward run in BM76.
Value pick4th
3Princess Pancakes
Barrier 2 suits Soft 6 bias for inside forwards. T/D specialist (9:1-5-0).
- 1st5Matron SamsingDeborah Barton$3.70
- 2nd7Valley PrinceJessica Booth$41.00
- 3rd2Magic DefenseIanish Luximon$3.40
- 4th3Princess PancakesLek Maloney$11.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Matron Samsing | 1 | Deborah Barton | Ms K Petrick | 54kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 7 | Valley Prince | 7 | Jessica Booth | W A Savage | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Magic Defense | 3 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 54kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Princess Pancakes | 2 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Altar Boy | 6 | Paul Denton | P A Gardner | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Flying Start | 5 | Danielle Hirini | Greg Connor | 54kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 6 | Duty | 4 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 54kg | $16.00 |
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