★ Top pick4th
1Prince Ruban
Prince Ruban tops pure form assessment with unbeatable Fannie Bay record (43:12-3-8) and perfect T/D match (13:3-2-2). Barrier 1 is critical advantage on this track where inside draws dominate.
Northern Territory · Friday 24 April 2026
Darwin tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 4 races at Darwin. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won1/425%
Any tip won3/475%
Top pick placed1/425%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Anzac Day Two-Up @ Silks Hcp (64)
14:27 local1600mRestricted 64$23,500
Winner5. BollonSP $1.90
2nd pick2nd
2Rhesus
Rhesus brings consistent form (recent 442x3174234) and track success but barrier 8 tempers enthusiasm on draw-biased Fannie Bay.
3rd pickScratched
6Straya Pride
Consistent recent form with multiple placings shows reliability. Lightweight ideal for Fannie Bay staying trip. Strong second pick behind Prince Ruban's class edge.
Value pick7th
8Roc De Russian
Value roughy if inside bias plays out in staying race with low sample confidence.
- 1st5BollonJarrod Todd$1.90
- 2nd2RhesusWayne Davis$6.00
- 3rd4Barocco BarBilly Cray$10.00
- 4th1Prince RubanAaron Sweeney$4.40
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Bollon | 7 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 55.5kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | Rhesus | 8 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Barocco Bar | 3 | Billy Cray | Patrick Johnston | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Prince Ruban | 1 | Aaron Sweeney | G Clarke | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 7 | Danger Man | 5 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Chris Pollard | 53.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Hell And Back | 6 | Vanessa Arnott | Chris Pollard | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Roc De Russian | 2 | Deborah Barton | Chris Pollard | 53kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Straya Pride | 4 | Jessica Booth | G Clarke | 52.5kg |
Vale Paul Gardner Trobis Hcp (C2)
15:00 local1300mClass 2$23,000
Winner3. AnecdotalSP $5.50
★ Top pick5th
5No I'm Not
Top form pick with perfect Fannie Bay affinity (17:2-2-2, T/D 5:1-1-1). Recent track win from barrier 6 shows versatility but barrier 2 is ideal for this tight circuit's inside bias. Light 53kg, recent fitness progression and midfield map suit fast tempo.
2nd pickWon
3Anecdotal
Recent form shows reliability despite no wins; midfield map suits fast tempo.
3rd pick4th
4Carat Time
Local specialist with exceptional track stats (15 starts, multiple 1300m wins/places). Recent form solid (3rd last start) and class drop helps, but barrier 9 is significant negative at barrier-biased Fannie Bay.
Value pickScratched
6Lady Fireball
Barrier 6 viable, light weight suits; young filly has upside despite class jump. Fast tempo favours strong finishers.
- 1st3AnecdotalWayne Davis$5.50
- 2nd2Fields Of CourageAaron Sweeney$5.00
- 3rd1FuryJarrod Todd$2.05
- 4th4Carat TimeVanessa Arnott$7.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Anecdotal | 3 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Fields Of Courage | 8 | Aaron Sweeney | G Clarke | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Fury | 10 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 61kg | $2.05 |
| 4th | 4 | Carat Time | 9 | Vanessa Arnott | Jason Manning | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | No I'm Not | 2 | Deborah Barton | Chris Pollard | 53kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Mlinzi | 5 | Jessica Booth | Philip Cole | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Graysville | 7 | Billy Cray | Philip Cole | 55kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Lady Fireball | 6 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Chris Pollard | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Aqua Blue | 1 | Chris Pollard | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | World Affairs | 4 | Hannah Le Blanc | Peter Stennett | 55kg |
Cup Carnival On Sale (Bm54)
15:32 local1200mBenchmark 54$23,000
Winner5. Ankle RolexSP $5.00
★ Top pick4th
1Galaxy General
Galaxy General tops form assessment with ideal barrier 1 on barrier-biased Fannie Bay, significant class drop, and excellent distance record (16:5-2-3).
2nd pick2nd
3Southampton Flare
Barrier 2 and recent Fannie Bay maiden win (1100m) make Southampton Flare a strong top-3 contender. Class rise noted but barrier and speed overcome it in fast-tempo sprint.
3rd pickWon
5Ankle Rolex
Ankle Rolex is local track king with 36 starts at Fannie Bay (7 wins), barrier 4, and recent win dropping class. Reliable provincial form outweighs jockey query for top-3 safety.
Value pick3rd
8Rising Water
Consistent recent places (2232), track affinity (7:0-3-1), light weight, and Sweeney booking. Barrier 6 workable, fast tempo suits late charge for value place/exotic play despite low win rate.
- 1st5Ankle RolexBilly Cray$5.00
- 2nd3Southampton FlareRaymond Vigar$6.00
- 3rd8Rising WaterAaron Sweeney$4.00
- 4th1Galaxy GeneralJarrod Todd$2.80
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Ankle Rolex | 4 | Billy Cray | Patrick Johnston | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Southampton Flare | 2 | Raymond Vigar | Chloe Baxter | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Rising Water | 6 | Aaron Sweeney | Paul Shiers | 55.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Galaxy General | 1 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 61.5kg | $2.80 |
| 5th | 6 | Dynamic Theory | 3 | Hannah Le Blanc | Tommy Logan | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 4 | July | 9 | Deborah Barton | Chris Pollard | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Buades | 7 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 7 | The Albion | 8 | Jessica Booth | Peter Stennett | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Valkur | 5 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Chris Pollard | 53.5kg | $81.00 |
Ladbrokes Hcp (58)
16:04 local1100mRestricted 58$23,000
Winner3. ViaconiSP $2.60
★ Top pickWon
3Viaconi
Viaconi draws perfect barrier 1, critical at barrier-biased Fannie Bay sprints. Strong track record (5:0-0-2) and T/D form (3:0-0-2), recent placings including 3rd over 1100m here despite wide draw. Fast tempo favours midfield settling. Best pure form win chance.
2nd pick4th
5Sassy Abbey
Sassy Abbey loves Fannie Bay (5:1-1-2), recent local win and strong placings. Barrier 3 ideal, inside bias key here. Improving 3yo with fitness from recent runs, good jockey combo. Fast tempo suits, clear threat to top pick. Solid place claims even if beaten narrowly.
3rd pick7th
6Starspangledancer
Track king with 27 starts/11 placings at Fannie Bay, perfect T/D record. Class drop helps, strong jockey booking. Barrier 7 OK (5-8 workable), fast tempo tests but finishing strength elite. Logical top-3.
Value pick5th
4Juelene
Each-way value in upset-prone midweek.
- 1st3ViaconiRaymond Vigar$2.60
- 2nd1Self ServeHannah Le Blanc$4.20
- 3rd8Good Onya DarlBilly Cray$10.00
- 4th5Sassy AbbeyWayne Davis$8.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Viaconi | 1 | Raymond Vigar | Chloe Baxter | 58.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Self Serve | 4 | Hannah Le Blanc | Tommy Logan | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 8 | Good Onya Darl | 6 | Billy Cray | Patrick Johnston | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Sassy Abbey | 3 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Juelene | 2 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Tommy Logan | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Little Ditty | 8 | Jessica Booth | Philip Cole | 52.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Starspangledancer | 7 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 2 | Tough Impact | 5 | Deborah Barton | Chris Pollard | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
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