★ Top pick2nd
3Mougenot
Mougenot stands out on pure form with 4 Pioneer Park wins from 6 starts including recent Rest.70/Open successes. Very fast tempo suits strong finishers; barrier 10 manageable on this track.
Northern Territory · Saturday 4 April 2026
Alice Springs tips and results
Our top pick won 5 of 8 races at Alice Springs. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won5/863%
Any tip won7/888%
Top pick placed7/888%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Ladbrokes Red Centre Luncheon 1st May Hcp (70)
12:18 local1200mRestricted 70$24,500
Winner1. Bahama BaySP $4.80
2nd pick9th
4River Frost
Local specialist with 4 track wins and perfect T/D record. Inside barrier 3 ideal for likely leader in very fast tempo. Solid second-up stats, strong Hirini combo (33%), but class rise tempers enthusiasm.
3rd pickWon
1Bahama Bay
Class dropper with solid Pioneer Park record (1-2-1 from 7) and distance stats (3-3-2 from 15). Reliable place getter.
Value pick4th
2Beyond Ready
Middle barrier 7 aligns with track bias. Blinkers return could sharpen; very fast tempo suits late closer. Recent poor run forgivable in stronger grade; value despite form dip.
- 1st1Bahama BayDeborah Barton$4.80
- 2nd3MougenotJessie Philpot$7.00
- 3rd10Lucky FortunaAaron Sweeney$4.60
- 4th2Beyond ReadyJessica Booth$17.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Bahama Bay | 4 | Deborah Barton | Ms K Petrick | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Mougenot | 10 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Lucky Fortuna | 2 | Aaron Sweeney | Kym Healy | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 2 | Beyond Ready | 7 | Jessica Booth | K J Lamprecht | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Frawley | 9 | Raymond Vigar | Barry Cooke | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Zestiman | 1 | Paul Denton | Lisa Whittle | 58.5kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 5 | Throw At Da Stumps | 5 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Girls Girls Girls | 6 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 4 | River Frost | 3 | Danielle Hirini | Greg Connor | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| Scr | 8 | Pompeii Empire | 8 | Kym Healy | 57kg |
PFD Foods F&M Marquee 18th April Book Now (Bm54)
12:53 local1100mBenchmark 54$23,000
Winner5. Cap TenSP $2.60
★ Top pick7th
1Chief White Sock
Chief White Sock stands out on pure form with exceptional Pioneer Park record (16:5-2-2) and track/distance stats (6:1-1-1). Second up from spell (4:1-0-0) with class drop enhances prospects. Likely leader suits very fast tempo and Alice Springs on-speed bias.
2nd pick8th
2Revolution Rising
Barrier 3 ideal for likely fast tempo suiting on-pacers at Alice Springs. Second up from spell with dropping class. Solid jockey/trainer stats.
3rd pickWon
5Cap Ten
Dropping sharply in class with improving trend. Midfield map from barrier 5 perfect for very fast tempo favouring strong finishers over short straight.
Value pickScratched
9Splish Splash
Significant class drop plus light 53kg ideal for bottomweight. Consistent recent form including multiple placings. Fast tempo suits late closer if gets luck from barrier 8.
- 1st5Cap TenJessica Booth$2.60
- 2nd3Hell Of A GentDeborah Barton$8.00
- 3rd7Hello MaryIanish Luximon$13.00
- 4th11CapistanJessie Philpot$10.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Cap Ten | 5 | Jessica Booth | Kym Healy | 56kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Hell Of A Gent | 9 | Deborah Barton | J W Peacock | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Hello Mary | 10 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Capistan | 11 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Pub Crawl | 2 | Aaron Sweeney | Kym Healy | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 6 | Envenomate | 1 | Danielle Hirini | D Leech | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Chief White Sock | 6 | Raymond Vigar | Barry Cooke | 61.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Revolution Rising | 3 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 60.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Prophesier | 4 | Lisa Whittle | 57kg | $26.00 | |
| Scr | 9 | Splish Splash | 8 | Lek Maloney | C Hunter | 53kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Boomerconi | 7 | D Leech | 55kg |
Ladbrokes Blackbook Mdn Plate
13:28 local1000mMaiden$23,000
Winner2. Dad BodSP $5.50
★ Top pick2nd
3Dynasty Reward
Consistent placings in recent maidens, barrier 2 suits likely fast tempo favouring on-pacers at this track. Ideal for Alice Springs dirt sprints.
2nd pick4th
5Saxon Beach
Saxon Beach shows reliable consistency with strong Pioneer Park record (4:0-3-1, T/D 1:0-0-1) and recent places including close 2nds/3rds. Suits very fast tempo as midfield/on-pace type on horses-for-courses dirt track.
3rd pick3rd
1Bender Mcgee
Track record limited (1:0-0-1), no distance experience. Solid jockey but form not superior to top two locals.
Value pick6th
4Iz Shaft
Pioneer dirt suits experienced on-pacers; overlooked due to last start but map favours in fast tempo. Value roughy in volatile country maiden.
- 1st2Dad BodLek Maloney$5.50
- 2nd3Dynasty RewardJessica Booth$4.20
- 3rd1Bender McgeeRaymond Vigar$2.70
- 4th5Saxon BeachPaul Denton$3.60
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Dad Bod | 3 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Dynasty Reward | 2 | Jessica Booth | K J Lamprecht | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Bender Mcgee | 5 | Raymond Vigar | D Leech | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 5 | Saxon Beach | 6 | Paul Denton | Barry Cooke | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 7 | D'ambidex | 4 | Aaron Sweeney | Kym Healy | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Iz Shaft | 1 | Danielle Hirini | Leah Walling-Denton | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Stamped | 7 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
Scope Building (Div 1) Hcp (58)
14:03 local1400mRestricted 58$23,000
Winner4. Step ForwardSP $2.60
★ Top pickWon
4Step Forward
Step Forward tops form assessment with fresh win here last start (1200m BM54), now second up with fitness edge in fast tempo race. Barrier 1 perfect for Pioneer Park's on-speed bias, significant class drop from higher grades, strong track record (3 wins from 7). Light weight aids in compressed scale.
2nd pick4th
6Highstrung
Recent 2nd here at 1600m, Jessie Philpot's strong local form (23% wins) boosts.
3rd pick3rd
1Taipan Tommy
Taipan Tommy's Pioneer Park dominance (7 wins from 15, 4 from 7 at 1400m) screams horses-for-courses despite long first-up layoff (1 win from 6 fresh). Proven on Good surfaces (54:11-6-4), class drop helps topweight.
Value pick2nd
5Cee Pee One
Second up fitness, recent 5th here shows competitiveness despite class rise.
- 1st4Step ForwardDeborah Barton$2.60
- 2nd5Cee Pee OneJessica Booth$5.00
- 3rd1Taipan TommyAaron Sweeney$9.00
- 4th6HighstrungJessie Philpot$3.40
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Step Forward | 1 | Deborah Barton | J W Peacock | 55kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Cee Pee One | 2 | Jessica Booth | D Leech | 53.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Taipan Tommy | 5 | Aaron Sweeney | Kym Healy | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Highstrung | 7 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 55.5kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 3 | Cours Vite | 4 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Nasha | 3 | Raymond Vigar | Barry Cooke | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Better Not Fuss | 6 | Paul Denton | P A Gardner | 58.5kg | $20.00 |
Cup Day Members & Sponsors Luncheon In The Pavilion (Div 2) Hcp (58)
14:42 local1400mRestricted 58$23,000
Winner6. AnphinaSP $2.30
★ Top pickWon
6Anphina
Light 53kg ideal for fast tempo on dirt suiting on-pacers. Recent 3rd last start shows fitness edge over rivals. Barrier 3 perfect for midfield settling in likely fast tempo.
2nd pick5th
2Bodmin Boy
Bodmin Boy's extensive local record (28:3-8-3 track, 7:1-3-0 T/D) makes it prime Pioneer Park suited galloper. Likely fast tempo favours its forward style despite recent 5th. Jockey/trainer combo strong (29%). Solid place claims even if win form dipped.
3rd pick3rd
4The Big Freeze
The Big Freeze brings peak fitness (ran 7 days ago) with strong local stats (26:3-1-4 track, 5:2-0-1 T/D). Pioneer Park dirt specialist who handles fast tempo. Recent higher class exposure adds class edge. Reliable place getter.
Value pick4th
5Sheer Reward
Second up from spell where it has won before, recent 4th had excuses with sharp closing time. Track record 14:1-4-1 solid for class. Fast tempo suits late finisher from barrier 4.
- 1st6AnphinaLek Maloney$2.30
- 2nd3MiracoliRaymond Vigar$7.50
- 3rd4The Big FreezeAaron Sweeney$4.60
- 4th5Sheer RewardDanielle Hirini$11.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Anphina | 3 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 53kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 3 | Miracoli | 7 | Raymond Vigar | D Leech | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | The Big Freeze | 6 | Aaron Sweeney | C Hunter | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 5 | Sheer Reward | 4 | Danielle Hirini | Barry Cooke | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Bodmin Boy | 5 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Qualis | 2 | Paul Denton | Ms S Arnold | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 1 | The Accelator | 1 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 60kg | $10.00 |
Cup Day Members Lounge Luncheon (Bm68)
15:22 local1400mBenchmark 68$27,500
Winner1. Leveraged BuyoutSP $1.85
★ Top pickWon
1Leveraged Buyout
Strong finishing strength suits fast tempo on dirt track favouring on-speed/midfield. Improving pattern outweighs weight concern in BM68.
2nd pick7th
4Standard Street
Second up suits, blinkers first time adds intent from hot Petrick stable. Midfield map in fast tempo plays to strengths on horses-for-courses dirt track. Strong place claims, win threat.
3rd pick4th
2Grinzinger Tundra
Fresh off Pioneer Park win, second up from spell with placing history. Luximon/Petrick combo excellent locally (32%). Solid top-3 chance in open country BM68.
Value pick2nd
3Laws Wars
Proven Pioneer Park T/D winner (1400m) with track stats 3:1-0-0. Light weight, barrier 2 advantageous despite inside bias neutral. Overlay in upset-prone country track.
- 1st1Leveraged BuyoutDeborah Barton$1.85
- 2nd3Laws WarsJessica Booth$9.50
- 3rd7Ashen GlowPaul Denton$21.00
- 4th2Grinzinger TundraIanish Luximon$3.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Leveraged Buyout | 4 | Deborah Barton | D Leech | 57kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 3 | Laws Wars | 2 | Jessica Booth | K J Lamprecht | 53.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Ashen Glow | 3 | Paul Denton | Lisa Whittle | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Grinzinger Tundra | 6 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 56.5kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Price Share | 1 | Raymond Vigar | Ms K Petrick | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Artistic Flair | 7 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Standard Street | 5 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 53kg | $8.50 |
Red Centre Technology Partners Hcp (64)
16:01 local1600mRestricted 64$23,500
Winner2. StartonSP $2.90
★ Top pickWon
2Starton
Jockey Luximon excels at track (22% win). Clear form leader despite class rise.
2nd pick2nd
3Valley Prince
Local superstar with exceptional Pioneer Park stats (65 starts:12-13-10), including 15:3-3-2 at 1600m. Barrier 3, light 53kg ideal for moderate-fast tempo. Improving trend outweighs age; strong place claims.
3rd pick5th
5Mummsie
Light weight from barrier 6 suits midfield role in Pioneer Park staying race. Same trainer as top pick signals stable confidence. Value for exotics in on-pace biased track.
Value pickScratched
4Flavius
Blinkers first time may improve second-up effort after ordinary fresh prep. Light 55kg attractive in country Restricted 64.
- 1st2StartonIanish Luximon$2.90
- 2nd3Valley PrinceJessica Booth$3.20
- 3rd1Faberge TzarAaron Sweeney$3.20
- 4th6DenutoPaul Denton$61.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Starton | 2 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 56kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Valley Prince | 3 | Jessica Booth | W A Savage | 53kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Faberge Tzar | 4 | Aaron Sweeney | C Hunter | 59kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 6 | Denuto | 5 | Paul Denton | Lisa Whittle | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Mummsie | 6 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 53kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Flavius | 1 | D Leech | 55kg |
The Cabinet Shop Tradies Day 11th April Free Entry Hcp
16:41 local1600mOpen$28,000
Winner3. Magic DefenseSP $2.90
★ Top pickWon
3Magic Defense
Inside barrier suits Pioneer Park bias, fast tempo plays to finishing strength. Jockey Luximon (35% recent) retains ride. Clear top form pick despite Open class rise.
2nd pick4th
1Altar Boy
Recent form solid (5th but strong weight), barrier 3 perfect for likely leader in fast tempo.
3rd pick3rd
5Iknowhatyouredoing
Second-up from spell with excellent 1600m record (4 wins from 12), recent 4th featured sharp 600m. Light weight helps in Open, barrier 5 ideal for fast tempo chase. Solid place claims.
Value pick2nd
4Grinzinger Bishop
Overlay if resumes sharply.
- 1st3Magic DefenseIanish Luximon$2.90
- 2nd4Grinzinger BishopAaron Sweeney$6.00
- 3rd5IknowhatyouredoingJessica Booth$3.30
- 4th1Altar BoyPaul Denton$4.80
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Magic Defense | 4 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 55kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Grinzinger Bishop | 1 | Aaron Sweeney | Kym Healy | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Iknowhatyouredoing | 5 | Jessica Booth | K J Lamprecht | 52kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 1 | Altar Boy | 3 | Paul Denton | P A Gardner | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 2 | The Girl's Boy | 2 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 53.5kg | $6.00 |
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