Recent 2nd at track/distance behind strong tempo. Wide draw manageable on Alice Springs chute start suiting on-pacers. Gear change positive. Best win chance.
Northern Territory · Saturday 18 April 2026
Alice Springs tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Alice Springs. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Vale Paul Gardner Hcp (70)
Verbosity in peak form with track win 7 days ago (1200m Rest.66) and prior placings here. Barrier 2 perfect for Pioneer Park leaders/on-pace bias. Soft experience limited but recent Good form strong.
Scissor Me Timbers progressive with Pioneer Park win (1200m) and 2nd prior. Barrier 5 suits middle bias. Fitness query after 42 days but prior Rest.58 win shows class. Soft unproven but form trajectory strong for place.
Middle barrier 8 aligns with bias. First up unproven winner but trial likely sharpens.
- 1st6Pompeii EmpireDakota-Lee Gillett$3.60
- 2nd9Scissor Me TimbersDanielle Hirini$3.80
- 3rd1MougenotJessie Philpot$5.00
- 4th3VerbosityIanish Luximon$4.20
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Pompeii Empire | 1 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Kym Healy | 56kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 9 | Scissor Me Timbers | 5 | Danielle Hirini | Greg Connor | 56.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 1 | Mougenot | 10 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Verbosity | 2 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 4 | Demiquaver | 8 | Paul Denton | Lisa Whittle | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 2 | The Girl's Boy | 3 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Zestiman | 4 | Raymond Vigar | Lisa Whittle | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Envenomate | 9 | Jarrod Todd | D Leech | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Mathematics | 7 | Aaron Sweeney | Kym Healy | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 8 | He's Maverick | 6 | Jade Doyle | Kym Healy | 57kg | $26.00 |
Hoskings Jewellers Hcp (62)
Barrier 4 ideal for midfield map in fast tempo Alice Springs sprint suiting on-pacers.
Cap Ten second pick after dominant Pioneer Park win 14 days ago (1100m BM54). Recent form 973x9830751 improving sharply. Barrier 9 manageable at Alice Springs chute start.
Suits proven Pioneer Park gun (7:3-1-0, won last two starts here despite wide gates). Wide draw 13 concern in fast tempo but local know-how and dirt affinity outweighs. Soft 6 query but form trumps.
Barrier 7 perfectly placed in weak bias favouring 7-12. Fast tempo suits proven local. Soft 6 minor concern but dirt form dominates interstate runners.
- 1st3Real ValentiaJade Doyle$10.00
- 2nd2In No DoubtJarrod Todd$15.00
- 3rd9Even SharperDanielle Hirini$12.00
- 4th8Cap TenJessica Booth$2.90
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Real Valentia | 1 | Jade Doyle | Kym Healy | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | In No Doubt | 8 | Jarrod Todd | D Leech | 61kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Even Sharper | 2 | Danielle Hirini | Greg Connor | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Cap Ten | 9 | Jessica Booth | Kym Healy | 56kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 5 | Mods | 4 | Lek Maloney | C Hunter | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Beau Factor | 3 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Terry Gillett | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Hell Of A Gent | 5 | Hannah Le Blanc | J W Peacock | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 4 | Suits | 13 | Paul Denton | Lisa Whittle | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Brat | 10 | Stan Tsaikos | Terry Gillett | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Noble Magnate | 6 | Raymond Vigar | Kym Healy | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Big Shaq | 11 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 55kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Hellivit | 7 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Only The Best | 13 | Dominic Tourneur | W A Savage | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Revolution Rising | 12 | Greg Connor | 57.5kg |
Magic Millions Tried Horse Sale (Bm76)
O'tycoon tops pure form assessment with unmatched Pioneer Park record (14:6-2-0, T/D 6:4-0-0) and class drop from higher grade. Barrier 9 manageable for on-pacer on this track; blinkers add focus.
Good weight drop, barrier suits weak middle bias, and Lek Maloney (17% track) boosts. Solid place claims in fast tempo favouring on-pace at Alice Springs dirt.
Light weight, barrier 5 ideal for midfield run in fast tempo. Recent 3rd in Rest.70 shows fitness; soft ok.
Light weight, barrier 4 perfect for on-speed track; Petrick yard hot with #2. Fast tempo suits late closer with proven kick. Recent 7th forgivable in stronger race; soft handle ok.
- 1st2Bahama BayLek Maloney$2.90
- 2nd1O'tycoonPaul Denton$4.40
- 3rd6TellezIanish Luximon$8.00
- 4th5Fast FreezeJarrod Todd$8.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Bahama Bay | 7 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 1 | O'tycoon | 9 | Paul Denton | Lisa Whittle | 61kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Tellez | 6 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Fast Freeze | 2 | Jarrod Todd | D Leech | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Funnyifitwon | 3 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Throw At Da Stumps | 4 | Jade Doyle | Ms K Petrick | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Down The Wicket | 5 | Dominic Tourneur | K J Lamprecht | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Tipsy Toronado | 8 | Deborah Barton | Lisa Whittle | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Capistan | 1 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 54kg | $31.00 |
The Soldier Lightning Hcp
Barrier 3 ideal for likely leader role on Alice Springs dirt that rewards on-pacers. Very fast tempo suits her proven speed. Soft 6 unproven but track affinity overrides.
Class dropper with dominant prep: won 4 straight including Open company carrying 63kg. Very fast tempo may suit finishing strength despite no local form.
Recent Open placings at Fannie Bay show class. Gillett yard in form with Dakota Lee. Barrier 6 allows midfield sit in fast tempo that Alice Springs dirt suits.
Recent Pioneer Park win beating similar field, then strong 3rd latest. Maloney in career-best form (35% recent). Fitness trumps first-uppers; overlooked in deeper Open despite upward trajectory.
- 1st6Rewards And MoreLek Maloney$3.30
- 2nd2Dakota LeeDakota-Lee Gillett$3.10
- 3rd3CoteheleDominic Tourneur$12.00
- 4th1BoldinhoJarrod Todd$7.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Rewards And More | 1 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 56kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 2 | Dakota Lee | 3 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Terry Gillett | 62kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 3 | Cotehele | 7 | Dominic Tourneur | Michael Hickmott | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Boldinho | 4 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 63.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Forms Of Fear | 2 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Luskin Hero | 8 | Danielle Hirini | Greg Connor | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Wolfburn | 5 | Aaron Sweeney | G Clarke | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Zourata | 6 | Stan Tsaikos | Terry Gillett | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
Imparja Television Hcp
Recent 3rd behind today's top pick in Open at 1600m confirms competitiveness.
Still strong with barrier 4, Pioneer Park record (5:1-3-0), soft experience (5:2-0-1) and recent 2nd behind Magic Defense. Stays well but lacks finishing zip of leaders; selected for place value in likely genuine tempo.
Light 54.5kg ideal, proven wet performer (Soft 11:1-2-2, Heavy 6:0-4-1) suits Soft 6. No local runs but recent NT form consistent; overlay vs form leaders in staying test.
- 1st4Maxxi BonDakota-Lee Gillett$3.50
- 2nd2Grinzinger BishopRaymond Vigar$3.70
- 3rd5Capitol HillDominic Tourneur$8.00
- 4th1Magic DefenseIanish Luximon$8.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Maxxi Bon | 6 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Chris Nash | 54.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Grinzinger Bishop | 4 | Raymond Vigar | Kym Healy | 56.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 5 | Capitol Hill | 7 | Dominic Tourneur | Chloe Baxter | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Magic Defense | 9 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Starlite Rebel | 8 | Paul Denton | Kym Healy | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Figo The Great | 3 | Jade Doyle | Kym Healy | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Faberge Tzar | 2 | Aaron Sweeney | C Hunter | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Mi Mijo | 5 | Hannah Le Blanc | W A Savage | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Iknowhatyouredoing | 1 | Jessica Booth | K J Lamprecht | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
PFD Food Services Hcp (58)
Fast tempo suits closing style despite wide draw. Soft 6 manageable given Good form (35:5-4-8).
Step Forward excels at Pioneer Park (8:4-0-1, 4:2-0-1 T/D) including dominant 1400m Rest.58 win 14 days ago. Fast tempo and on-speed bias suit likely forward run despite wide gate. Soft 6 query minor vs strong local record.
Taipan Tommy is Pioneer Park specialist (16:7-2-2, 8:4-1-1 T/D) with recent 3rd here over 1400m. Second up from spell (6:1-0-0 stats), barrier 4 ideal for likely leader in fast tempo/on-speed track. Massive local edge outweighs soft track (7:0-0-0) and age concerns.
Recent 4th (1400m here) then 4th shows consistency. Middle barrier 8 exploits track bias, light weight helps in fast tempo. Each-way roughy in high-volatility BM58 with proven local place ability.
- 1st9Rosebud LassJessie Philpot$4.60
- 2nd10The Big FreezeJade Doyle$21.00
- 3rd1San LucidoDakota-Lee Gillett$6.50
- 4th2Taipan TommyAaron Sweeney$11.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Rosebud Lass | 2 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 10 | The Big Freeze | 5 | Jade Doyle | C Hunter | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | San Lucido | 11 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Terry Gillett | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Taipan Tommy | 4 | Aaron Sweeney | Kym Healy | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Rising Fire | 10 | Deborah Barton | Chloe Baxter | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Bender Mcgee | 12 | Paul Denton | D Leech | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Collison | 7 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Hello Mary | 13 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Sheer Reward | 8 | Danielle Hirini | Barry Cooke | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Step Forward | 14 | Hannah Le Blanc | J W Peacock | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 11th | 7 | Pontmeirion | 6 | Raymond Vigar | Lisa Whittle | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Flavius | 1 | Jarrod Todd | D Leech | 56kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Max Rock | 3 | Dominic Tourneur | Terry Gillett | 55kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Becquerel | 9 | Jessica Booth | W A Savage | 52kg |
Ladbrokes Mega Multi Hcp (70)
Excellent barrier 3 exploits inside bias at Pioneer Park. Moderate-fast tempo suits midfield position.
Barrier 6 well-placed for inside bias and likely on-pace role in moderate-fast tempo that suits dirt track leaders. Local knowledge edge over interstate raiders.
Recent 2nd there shows adaptation to track. Ideal barrier 2 and light weight provide class rise compensation. Finishing strength could exploit moderate-fast tempo despite backmarker settling.
Barrier 1 perfect for inside bias. Class drop helps despite age and recent form.
- 1st2Vanguard LegendRaymond Vigar$5.00
- 2nd1IchibanJarrod Todd$10.00
- 3rd9Cee Pee OneJessica Booth$3.80
- 4th3Rock RevolutionDeborah Barton$2.45
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Vanguard Legend | 6 | Raymond Vigar | Chloe Baxter | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Ichiban | 7 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Cee Pee One | 2 | Jessica Booth | D Leech | 52kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 3 | Rock Revolution | 3 | Deborah Barton | Chloe Baxter | 57.5kg | $2.45 |
| 5th | 6 | Anphina | 5 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 53.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Cours Vite | 8 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Equal Balance | 1 | Jade Doyle | Kym Healy | 59kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Girls Girls Girls | 4 | Dominic Tourneur | Ms K Petrick | 55kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Better Not Fuss | 9 | Jessie Philpot | Lisa Whittle | 55kg |
Lasseters Centre Of Entertainment NT Guineas
Soft 6 query but good form trumps; superior recency/class edge over rivals despite Open rise.
Extensive Pioneer Park exposure (6 starts, multiple places) plus inside barrier exploits bias. Gear change positive; fast tempo suits closing style despite winless record.
Strong local form with track win/place; recent 2nd in BM68 at Pioneer Park behind LBO. Soft specialist (4:0-2-2), consistent placer (50% strike). Reliable place claim in country Open.
Barrier 3 perfect for inside bias/fast tempo on Pioneer dirt.
- 1st8Leveraged BuyoutJarrod Todd$1.80
- 2nd3GallahopDanielle Hirini$12.00
- 3rd4GarrixDominic Tourneur$4.80
- 4th5Grinzinger TundraIanish Luximon$15.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Leveraged Buyout | 4 | Jarrod Todd | D Leech | 57.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Gallahop | 8 | Danielle Hirini | Greg Connor | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Garrix | 3 | Dominic Tourneur | Ms S Arnold | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 5 | Grinzinger Tundra | 9 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Ashen Glow | 1 | Paul Denton | Lisa Whittle | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Laws Wars | 7 | Jessica Booth | K J Lamprecht | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Pleasing Smile | 5 | Raymond Vigar | Barry Cooke | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Beachbarbeckons | 2 | Deborah Barton | Lisa Whittle | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Highstrung | 6 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
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