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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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R1

Vale Paul Gardner Hcp (70)

12:58 local1200mRestricted 70$27,500
Winner6. Pompeii EmpireSP $3.60
★ Top pick3rd
1Mougenot

Our price $3.80 · SP $5.00 · Jessie Philpot

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.

2nd pick4th
3Verbosity

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.20 · Ianish Luximon

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.

3rd pick2nd
9Scissor Me Timbers

Our price $6.00 · SP $3.80 · Danielle Hirini

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.

Value pick5th
4Demiquaver

Our price $8.00 · SP $15.00 · Paul Denton

Middle barrier 8 aligns with bias. First up unproven winner but trial likely sharpens.

  1. 1st6Pompeii EmpireDakota-Lee Gillett$3.60
  2. 2nd9Scissor Me TimbersDanielle Hirini$3.80
  3. 3rd1MougenotJessie Philpot$5.00
  4. 4th3VerbosityIanish Luximon$4.20
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st6Pompeii Empire1Dakota-Lee GillettKym Healy56kg$3.60
2nd9Scissor Me Timbers5Danielle HiriniGreg Connor56.5kg$3.80
3rd1Mougenot10Jessie PhilpotRay Viney60.5kg$5.00
4th3Verbosity2Ianish LuximonMs K Petrick59.5kg$4.20
5th4Demiquaver8Paul DentonLisa Whittle58kg$15.00
6th2The Girl's Boy3Lek MaloneyMs K Petrick58kg$26.00
7th7Zestiman4Raymond VigarLisa Whittle57.5kg$10.00
8th10Envenomate9Jarrod ToddD Leech55kg$101.00
9th5Mathematics7Aaron SweeneyKym Healy58kg$101.00
10th8He's Maverick6Jade DoyleKym Healy57kg$26.00
R2

Hoskings Jewellers Hcp (62)

13:33 local1100mRestricted 62$27,500
Winner3. Real ValentiaSP $10.00
★ Top pick5th
5Mods

Our price $4.00 · SP $8.50 · Lek Maloney

Barrier 4 ideal for midfield map in fast tempo Alice Springs sprint suiting on-pacers.

2nd pick4th
8Cap Ten

Our price $5.50 · SP $2.90 · Jessica Booth

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.

3rd pick8th
4Suits

Our price $6.50 · SP $11.00 · Paul Denton

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.

Value pickScratched
7Hellivit

Our price $8.00 · Ianish Luximon

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.

  1. 1st3Real ValentiaJade Doyle$10.00
  2. 2nd2In No DoubtJarrod Todd$15.00
  3. 3rd9Even SharperDanielle Hirini$12.00
  4. 4th8Cap TenJessica Booth$2.90
Full result · 11 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Real Valentia1Jade DoyleKym Healy60.5kg$10.00
2nd2In No Doubt8Jarrod ToddD Leech61kg$15.00
3rd9Even Sharper2Danielle HiriniGreg Connor59kg$12.00
4th8Cap Ten9Jessica BoothKym Healy56kg$2.90
5th5Mods4Lek MaloneyC Hunter58.5kg$8.50
6th1Beau Factor3Dakota-Lee GillettTerry Gillett59.5kg$21.00
7th11Hell Of A Gent5Hannah Le BlancJ W Peacock58.5kg$4.80
8th4Suits13Paul DentonLisa Whittle60.5kg$11.00
9th6Brat10Stan TsaikosTerry Gillett59.5kg$17.00
10th10Noble Magnate6Raymond VigarKym Healy59kg$12.00
11th14Big Shaq11Jessie PhilpotRay Viney55kg$61.00
Scr7Hellivit7Ianish LuximonMs K Petrick59.5kg
Scr12Only The Best13Dominic TourneurW A Savage57.5kg
Scr13Revolution Rising12Greg Connor57.5kg
R3

Magic Millions Tried Horse Sale (Bm76)

14:08 local1100mBenchmark 76$38,500
Winner2. Bahama BaySP $2.90
★ Top pick2nd
1O'tycoon

Our price $4.20 · SP $4.40 · Paul Denton

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.

2nd pickWon
2Bahama Bay

Our price $3.50 · SP $2.90 · Lek Maloney

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.

3rd pick7th
3Down The Wicket

Our price $7.00 · SP $6.00 · Dominic Tourneur

Light weight, barrier 5 ideal for midfield run in fast tempo. Recent 3rd in Rest.70 shows fitness; soft ok.

Value pick6th
4Throw At Da Stumps

Our price $6.50 · SP $10.00 · Jade Doyle

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.

  1. 1st2Bahama BayLek Maloney$2.90
  2. 2nd1O'tycoonPaul Denton$4.40
  3. 3rd6TellezIanish Luximon$8.00
  4. 4th5Fast FreezeJarrod Todd$8.00
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Bahama Bay7Lek MaloneyMs K Petrick58kg$2.90
2nd1O'tycoon9Paul DentonLisa Whittle61kg$4.40
3rd6Tellez6Ianish LuximonMs K Petrick54kg$8.00
4th5Fast Freeze2Jarrod ToddD Leech54kg$8.00
5th7Funnyifitwon3Raymond VigarMs T Halter54kg$11.00
6th4Throw At Da Stumps4Jade DoyleMs K Petrick54kg$10.00
7th3Down The Wicket5Dominic TourneurK J Lamprecht54kg$6.00
8th8Tipsy Toronado8Deborah BartonLisa Whittle54kg$41.00
9th9Capistan1Jessie PhilpotRay Viney54kg$31.00
R4

The Soldier Lightning Hcp

14:47 local1000mOpen$35,000
Winner6. Rewards And MoreSP $3.30
★ Top pick2nd
2Dakota Lee

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.10 · Dakota-Lee Gillett

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.

2nd pick4th
1Boldinho

Our price $4.50 · SP $7.00 · Jarrod Todd

Class dropper with dominant prep: won 4 straight including Open company carrying 63kg. Very fast tempo may suit finishing strength despite no local form.

3rd pick8th
5Zourata

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.00 · Stan Tsaikos

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.

Value pickWon
6Rewards And More

Our price $6.50 · SP $3.30 · Lek Maloney

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.

  1. 1st6Rewards And MoreLek Maloney$3.30
  2. 2nd2Dakota LeeDakota-Lee Gillett$3.10
  3. 3rd3CoteheleDominic Tourneur$12.00
  4. 4th1BoldinhoJarrod Todd$7.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st6Rewards And More1Lek MaloneyMs K Petrick56kg$3.30
2nd2Dakota Lee3Dakota-Lee GillettTerry Gillett62kg$3.10
3rd3Cotehele7Dominic TourneurMichael Hickmott60kg$12.00
4th1Boldinho4Jarrod ToddG Clarke63.5kg$7.00
5th7Forms Of Fear2Raymond VigarMs T Halter55kg$6.00
6th8Luskin Hero8Danielle HiriniGreg Connor54kg$41.00
7th4Wolfburn5Aaron SweeneyG Clarke59.5kg$51.00
8th5Zourata6Stan TsaikosTerry Gillett59.5kg$6.00
R5

Imparja Television Hcp

15:27 local1900mOpen$35,000
Winner4. Maxxi BonSP $3.50
★ Top pick4th
1Magic Defense

Our price $4.00 · SP $8.00 · Ianish Luximon

2nd pick9th
3Iknowhatyouredoing

Our price $5.50 · SP $7.00 · Jessica Booth

Recent 3rd behind today's top pick in Open at 1600m confirms competitiveness.

3rd pick2nd
2Grinzinger Bishop

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.70 · Raymond Vigar

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.

Value pickWon
4Maxxi Bon

Our price $6.00 · SP $3.50 · Dakota-Lee Gillett

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.

  1. 1st4Maxxi BonDakota-Lee Gillett$3.50
  2. 2nd2Grinzinger BishopRaymond Vigar$3.70
  3. 3rd5Capitol HillDominic Tourneur$8.00
  4. 4th1Magic DefenseIanish Luximon$8.00
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st4Maxxi Bon6Dakota-Lee GillettChris Nash54.5kg$3.50
2nd2Grinzinger Bishop4Raymond VigarKym Healy56.5kg$3.70
3rd5Capitol Hill7Dominic TourneurChloe Baxter54kg$8.00
4th1Magic Defense9Ianish LuximonMs K Petrick58kg$8.00
5th6Starlite Rebel8Paul DentonKym Healy54kg$11.00
6th8Figo The Great3Jade DoyleKym Healy54kg$8.00
7th7Faberge Tzar2Aaron SweeneyC Hunter54kg$18.00
8th9Mi Mijo5Hannah Le BlancW A Savage54kg$81.00
9th3Iknowhatyouredoing1Jessica BoothK J Lamprecht55.5kg$7.00
R6

PFD Food Services Hcp (58)

16:03 local1400mRestricted 58$27,500
Winner9. Rosebud LassSP $4.60
★ Top pick3rd
1San Lucido

Our price $3.80 · SP $6.50 · Dakota-Lee Gillett

Fast tempo suits closing style despite wide draw. Soft 6 manageable given Good form (35:5-4-8).

2nd pick10th
4Step Forward

Our price $7.00 · SP $8.50 · Hannah Le Blanc

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.

3rd pick4th
2Taipan Tommy

Our price $12.00 · SP $11.00 · Aaron Sweeney

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.

Value pick9th
12Sheer Reward

Our price $26.00 · SP $41.00 · Danielle Hirini

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.

  1. 1st9Rosebud LassJessie Philpot$4.60
  2. 2nd10The Big FreezeJade Doyle$21.00
  3. 3rd1San LucidoDakota-Lee Gillett$6.50
  4. 4th2Taipan TommyAaron Sweeney$11.00
Full result · 12 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st9Rosebud Lass2Jessie PhilpotRay Viney57kg$4.60
2nd10The Big Freeze5Jade DoyleC Hunter57kg$21.00
3rd1San Lucido11Dakota-Lee GillettTerry Gillett59kg$6.50
4th2Taipan Tommy4Aaron SweeneyKym Healy60kg$11.00
5th3Rising Fire10Deborah BartonChloe Baxter57kg$14.00
6th5Bender Mcgee12Paul DentonD Leech58.5kg$13.00
7th6Collison7Lek MaloneyMs K Petrick56.5kg$9.50
8th8Hello Mary13Ianish LuximonMs K Petrick57.5kg$5.00
9th12Sheer Reward8Danielle HiriniBarry Cooke55.5kg$41.00
10th4Step Forward14Hannah Le BlancJ W Peacock59kg$8.50
11th7Pontmeirion6Raymond VigarLisa Whittle58kg$17.00
12th11Flavius1Jarrod ToddD Leech56kg$11.00
Scr13Max Rock3Dominic TourneurTerry Gillett55kg
Scr14Becquerel9Jessica BoothW A Savage52kg
R7

Ladbrokes Mega Multi Hcp (70)

16:44 local1600mRestricted 70$27,500
Winner2. Vanguard LegendSP $5.00
★ Top pick4th
3Rock Revolution

Our price $2.80 · SP $2.45 · Deborah Barton

Excellent barrier 3 exploits inside bias at Pioneer Park. Moderate-fast tempo suits midfield position.

2nd pickWon
2Vanguard Legend

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.00 · Raymond Vigar

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.

3rd pick3rd
9Cee Pee One

Our price $6.00 · SP $3.80 · Jessica Booth

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.

Value pick7th
4Equal Balance

Our price $12.00 · SP $21.00 · Jade Doyle

Barrier 1 perfect for inside bias. Class drop helps despite age and recent form.

  1. 1st2Vanguard LegendRaymond Vigar$5.00
  2. 2nd1IchibanJarrod Todd$10.00
  3. 3rd9Cee Pee OneJessica Booth$3.80
  4. 4th3Rock RevolutionDeborah Barton$2.45
Full result · 7 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Vanguard Legend6Raymond VigarChloe Baxter60kg$5.00
2nd1Ichiban7Jarrod ToddG Clarke60kg$10.00
3rd9Cee Pee One2Jessica BoothD Leech52kg$3.80
4th3Rock Revolution3Deborah BartonChloe Baxter57.5kg$2.45
5th6Anphina5Lek MaloneyMs K Petrick53.5kg$5.50
6th8Cours Vite8Ianish LuximonMs K Petrick55kg$31.00
7th4Equal Balance1Jade DoyleKym Healy59kg$21.00
Scr5Girls Girls Girls4Dominic TourneurMs K Petrick55kg
Scr7Better Not Fuss9Jessie PhilpotLisa Whittle55kg
R8

Lasseters Centre Of Entertainment NT Guineas

17:20 local1600mOpen$55,000
Winner8. Leveraged BuyoutSP $1.80
★ Top pickWon
8Leveraged Buyout

Our price $2.20 · SP $1.80 · Jarrod Todd

Soft 6 query but good form trumps; superior recency/class edge over rivals despite Open rise.

2nd pick9th
6Highstrung

Our price $12.00 · SP $21.00 · Jessie Philpot

Extensive Pioneer Park exposure (6 starts, multiple places) plus inside barrier exploits bias. Gear change positive; fast tempo suits closing style despite winless record.

3rd pick6th
7Laws Wars

Our price $10.00 · SP $14.00 · Jessica Booth

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.

Value pick3rd
4Garrix

Our price $8.50 · SP $4.80 · Dominic Tourneur

Barrier 3 perfect for inside bias/fast tempo on Pioneer dirt.

  1. 1st8Leveraged BuyoutJarrod Todd$1.80
  2. 2nd3GallahopDanielle Hirini$12.00
  3. 3rd4GarrixDominic Tourneur$4.80
  4. 4th5Grinzinger TundraIanish Luximon$15.00
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st8Leveraged Buyout4Jarrod ToddD Leech57.5kg$1.80
2nd3Gallahop8Danielle HiriniGreg Connor57.5kg$12.00
3rd4Garrix3Dominic TourneurMs S Arnold57.5kg$4.80
4th5Grinzinger Tundra9Ianish LuximonMs K Petrick57.5kg$15.00
5th1Ashen Glow1Paul DentonLisa Whittle57.5kg$61.00
6th7Laws Wars7Jessica BoothK J Lamprecht57.5kg$14.00
7th9Pleasing Smile5Raymond VigarBarry Cooke57.5kg$11.00
8th2Beachbarbeckons2Deborah BartonLisa Whittle57.5kg$10.00
9th6Highstrung6Jessie PhilpotRay Viney57.5kg$21.00

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