Even Sharper tops form assessment with strong Pioneer Park stats (7:1-1-4, 3:1-0-1 T&D) and recent consistency (33 last two starts). Barrier 4 ideal for track bias, likely forward map suits very fast tempo.
Northern Territory · Monday 4 May 2026
Alice Springs tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 9 races at Alice Springs. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Mulgas Adventures Hcp (58)
Likely leader suits speed map and dirt track traits. Recent poor run from barrier 4; perfect draw fixes map. Strong value vs assessed chance in BM58 volatility.
Barrier 3 perfect for Pioneer Park, track record solid (19:3-5-3). Connor/Denton combo (23% strike) adds edge. Very fast tempo suits closers; place claims strong in open BM58.
Unexposed 4yo stepping up but speed profiles suit dirt sprint.
- 1st12Canada BaySairyn Fawke$19.00
- 2nd8Miss BoomJade Doyle$7.50
- 3rd1Even SharperDominic Tourneur$2.80
- 4th4Revolution RisingPaul Denton$9.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Canada Bay | 6 | Sairyn Fawke | Ray Viney | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Miss Boom | 2 | Jade Doyle | Kym Healy | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Even Sharper | 4 | Dominic Tourneur | Greg Connor | 61kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 4 | Revolution Rising | 3 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Rising Fire | 10 | Jason Lyon | Chloe Baxter | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Bad Man | 8 | Raymond Vigar | Terry Huish | 54.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Lean On Me | 9 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Roo D'oro | 5 | Stan Tsaikos | J B Carroll | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Only The Best | 1 | Jessica Booth | W A Savage | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Splish Splash | 11 | Hannah Le Blanc | C Hunter | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Quanapirri Bay | 7 | Danielle Hirini | Greg Connor | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Collison | 6 | Ms K Petrick | 57kg |
Rimfire Energy Hcp (66)
Suits stands out on pure form with exceptional Pioneer Park record (9:4-1-0) and track/distance dominance (5:3-1-0). Latest win 2 days ago over course and distance confirms peak fitness. Barrier 5 perfectly positioned in speed map for very fast tempo.
High track condition suitability and likely forward positioning in very fast tempo suits dirt sprint dynamics. Barrier 7 aligns with track's middle barrier bias. Class rise a query but proven winner here edges recent placers.
Barrier 3 perfect for inside bias preference, likely leader in fast tempo. Recent 6th forgivable in stronger company; prior placings here strong.
Track record building (4 starts), lighter class rise than main fancies.
- 1st2Black ZousIanish Luximon$11.00
- 2nd7Dad BodLek Maloney$5.50
- 3rd5ZestimanPaul Denton$10.00
- 4th3FrawleyRaymond Vigar$7.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Black Zous | 3 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Dad Bod | 7 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Zestiman | 2 | Paul Denton | Lisa Whittle | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Frawley | 4 | Raymond Vigar | Barry Cooke | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Suits | 5 | Dominic Tourneur | Lisa Whittle | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 4 | Scissor Me Timbers | 6 | Danielle Hirini | Greg Connor | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 1 | Kickatorp | 1 | Jason Lyon | Ray Viney | 61kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Uncle Barry | 8 | Jade Doyle | Kym Healy | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 6 | In No Doubt | 9 | Jarrod Todd | D Leech | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Hellivit | 12 | Ms K Petrick | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Brat | 9 | Terry Gillett | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Boss Shelby | 10 | W A Savage | 55.5kg |
Gallaghers Insurance Brokers Hcp
Recent runs show class but last start fade; very fast tempo suits strong finishers. Barrier 7 playable per track bias.
Gear stable, strong connections. Lacks Zourata's raw speed but track affinity huge edge on dirt specialist venue.
Barrier 2 perfect for track, recent track win (1200m) and place prior. Improving form, light weight in compressed scale.
- 1st5Arizona ActivistJason Lyon$4.60
- 2nd10Pompeii EmpireDominic Tourneur$4.20
- 3rd2ZourataDakota-Lee Gillett$6.00
- 4th8Real ValentiaJade Doyle$11.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Arizona Activist | 4 | Jason Lyon | Chloe Baxter | 54kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 10 | Pompeii Empire | 2 | Dominic Tourneur | Kym Healy | 54kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 2 | Zourata | 7 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Terry Gillett | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Real Valentia | 5 | Jade Doyle | Kym Healy | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 3 | O'tycoon | 3 | Paul Denton | Lisa Whittle | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Luskin Hero | 1 | Danielle Hirini | Greg Connor | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Mougenot | 6 | Sairyn Fawke | Ray Viney | 54kg | $4.20 |
| Scr | 1 | Dakota Lee | 3 | Terry Gillett | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Forms Of Fear | 6 | Ms T Halter | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Rock Of Kryptonite | 5 | Ray Viney | 54kg |
JJ''s Waste & Recycling (Bm68)
Denton/Connor combo 23% strike rate. Fast tempo suits strong finisher. Barrier 8 playable per track data showing middle barriers 30% win rate.
Local specialist with excellent barrier 2 and proven Pioneer Park form (8:0-3-2). Recent 2nd in stronger BM66 here behind Voronya. Light weight and forward map suit fast tempo. Consistent placer who thrives on this dirt track.
Well-drawn barrier 3 with proven Pioneer Park success including T/D win. Petrick stable in form with multiple runners. Light weight and midfield map suit. Recent BM66 run respectable given poor finish. Local knowledge edges out less experienced rivals.
Recent 3rd/2nd at track show competitiveness. Petrick stable hot. Barrier 4 ideal for dirt track.
- 1st2VoronyaPaul Denton$1.45
- 2nd3Our SquamosaIanish Luximon$11.00
- 3rd4Price ShareStan Tsaikos$31.00
- 4th1BeachbarbeckonsPaul Shiers$14.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Voronya | 8 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 58.5kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 3 | Our Squamosa | 4 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Price Share | 5 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Beachbarbeckons | 1 | Paul Shiers | Lisa Whittle | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Highstrung | 2 | Jason Lyon | Ray Viney | 54kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 9 | Ashen Glow | 6 | Raymond Vigar | Lisa Whittle | 54kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Standard Street | 3 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Brash Lass | 7 | Jade Doyle | Kym Healy | 54kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Stamped | 9 | Ray Viney | 54kg |
Magic Millions Red Centre Classic (Bm66)
Bahama Bay stands out on pure form with outstanding Pioneer Park record (9:3-2-1) and track/distance stats (4:1-1-1). Recent wins at 1100m/1200m including BM76 show class edge with significant drop here.
Throw At Da Stumps excels with barrier 2 on bias-favoured inside draw, massive Pioneer Park stats (23:5-1-3) and T/D record (7:2-1-1). Recent placings behind strong fields, local jockey (20% track strike). Strong place chance in fast tempo suiting forward runners.
Tellez gets prime barrier 1, recent 3rd in BM76 behind top pick shows competitiveness. Pioneer Park record 8:0-1-3 reliable for places, same trainer as Bahama Bay signals stable confidence. Consistent form lines, light weight, but lacks wins at T/D. Solid each-way in low-volatility country BM66.
Barrier 5 playable, recent midfield runs behind class droppers competitive.
- 1st1Bahama BayLek Maloney$3.00
- 2nd4Throw At Da StumpsIanish Luximon$6.50
- 3rd6Pub CrawlJade Doyle$7.50
- 4th2Down The WicketSairyn Fawke$11.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Bahama Bay | 7 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 62.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Throw At Da Stumps | 2 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Pub Crawl | 4 | Jade Doyle | Kym Healy | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Down The Wicket | 5 | Sairyn Fawke | K J Lamprecht | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Bon's A Lad | 3 | Paul Denton | Lisa Whittle | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Capistan | 6 | Jason Lyon | Ray Viney | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Tellez | 1 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 56kg | $3.30 |
| 8th | 5 | Funnyifitwon | 8 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 54kg | $8.50 |
Scope Building NT Queen Of The Desert Hcp (76)
Despite wide draw (barrier 9 disadvantaged per track bias), light weight (55.5kg) and fitness edge from 9-day back-up suit very fast tempo. Preferred over others lacking her reliability.
Second up from spell (2:0-1-1) suits preparation. Paul Denton strong at track (14% win) and 50% with horse. Very fast tempo favours her finishing strength over pure leaders. Clear top form pick despite class rise.
Barrier 2 perfect for Pioneer Park bias. Local form solid at 7:2-2-1 with recent 2nd (Apr 11). Ianish Luximon/Petrick combo excellent (23% win, 20% track). Very fast tempo tests backmarker style but draw overcomes map issues. Value in top 3 despite recent poor run from wide gate.
Premier T/D record 7:4-3-0 and track 18:5-5-2 make her class edge. Barrier 5 aligns with middle bias strength (30% win).
- 1st4Lucky FortunaJade Doyle$1.95
- 2nd6Hell Fire MissJason Lyon$8.00
- 3rd10Tipsy ToronadoPaul Shiers$31.00
- 4th8Dolce D'amourIanish Luximon$9.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Lucky Fortuna | 9 | Jade Doyle | Kym Healy | 55.5kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 6 | Hell Fire Miss | 7 | Jason Lyon | Chloe Baxter | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Tipsy Toronado | 1 | Paul Shiers | Lisa Whittle | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Dolce D'amour | 2 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Demiquaver | 6 | Paul Denton | Lisa Whittle | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 1 | Princess Pancakes | 4 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Arrogant Miss | 8 | Jessica Booth | Barry Cooke | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Nasha | 3 | Raymond Vigar | Barry Cooke | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Grinzinger Lass | 5 | Sairyn Fawke | Ray Viney | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Fast Freeze | 10 | Jarrod Todd | D Leech | 55kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Stella Bystarlight | 11 | Ray Viney | 54kg |
Povey Stirk Lawyers Paul Hassett Memorial Hcp
Kieffer tops form assessment with exceptional Pioneer Park affinity (13:2-2-3 track, 5:1-1-3 T/D) and barrier 4 perfectly exploiting inside bias.
Barrier 2 and extensive Pioneer Park experience (28:3-2-5) make The Big Freeze a strong top-3 contender. Lacks Kieffer's class edge but inside draw and local knowledge provide clear path forward on bias-favoring track.
Barrier 6 solid inside draw; gear change positive. Strong place claims in fast tempo.
- 1st5Mr JonesPaul Denton$3.40
- 2nd11AnphinaLek Maloney$5.50
- 3rd7The AccelatorStan Tsaikos$61.00
- 4th3Bender McgeeJarrod Todd$4.80
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Mr Jones | 6 | Paul Denton | Kym Healy | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 11 | Anphina | 7 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | The Accelator | 8 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Bender Mcgee | 10 | Jarrod Todd | D Leech | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 10 | The Big Freeze | 2 | Jade Doyle | C Hunter | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Kieffer | 4 | Sairyn Fawke | K J Lamprecht | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Taipan Tommy | 9 | Jessica Booth | Kym Healy | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 14 | Denuto | 1 | Dominic Tourneur | Lisa Whittle | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Mi Mijo | 3 | Hannah Le Blanc | W A Savage | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Pontmeirion | 5 | Raymond Vigar | Lisa Whittle | 55kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | The Final Word | 11 | D Leech | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Faberge Tzar | 7 | C Hunter | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Rosebud Lass | 10 | Ray Viney | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Better Not Fuss | 8 | Lisa Whittle | 55.5kg |
Great Northern Hcp (70)
Barrier 8 playable, fast tempo suits finishing strength.
Consistent recent form at track (5th, 3rd, 6th), light weight, local jockey expertise. Good track record suits conditions, fast tempo from midfield position favourable. Strong place chance, solid top selection.
Barrier 1 is huge positive at barrier-biased Pioneer Park. Solid track record (13 starts, 2 wins), recent runs from inside gates competitive despite form line. Lightweight, likely forward position suits fast tempo and short straight.
Local specialist with outstanding Pioneer Park record (25:5-3-2) including 2000m win. Barrier 7 workable, fast tempo suits.
- 1st7Figo The GreatHannah Le Blanc$8.50
- 2nd11Max RockDakota-Lee Gillett$16.00
- 3rd6Starlite RebelJade Doyle$4.60
- 4th5Girls Girls GirlsStan Tsaikos$7.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Figo The Great | 9 | Hannah Le Blanc | Kym Healy | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Max Rock | 11 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Terry Gillett | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Starlite Rebel | 1 | Jade Doyle | Kym Healy | 54kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 5 | Girls Girls Girls | 6 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 12 | Becquerel | 3 | Dominic Tourneur | W A Savage | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Cours Vite | 10 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Valley Prince | 12 | Jessica Booth | W A Savage | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Ourania | 5 | Jarrod Todd | D Leech | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Duty | 7 | Raymond Vigar | Ray Viney | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Rock Revolution | 8 | Jason Lyon | Chloe Baxter | 60.5kg | $4.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Enterprise Lassie | 2 | Paul Denton | Lisa Whittle | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Iknowhatyouredoing | 4 | Sairyn Fawke | K J Lamprecht | 58kg | $7.00 |
Ladbrokes Alice Springs Cup
Todd's 20% horse combo and local 17% strike rate add intent. Fast tempo suits forward positioning.
Active Duty earns 2nd pick via barrier 2 and proven Pioneer Park affinity (3:0-2-0). Fast tempo may suit midfield settling.
Venting's local dominance (26:7-4-6 at Pioneer Park, 2:1-0-0 T/D) and barrier 3 make it a podium lock despite class rise. Recent track win (1600m) and 2nd behind Wolfburn show fitness. Maloney's 50% horse strike and 22% trainer combo boost. Inside map exploits bias in fast tempo staying race.
Recent 1600m track win highlights local suitability on dirt surface. Light 54kg ideal, Petrick barn in form (Venting/Magic).
- 1st4Magic DefenseStan Tsaikos$20.00
- 2nd11Leveraged BuyoutJason Lyon$7.00
- 3rd10IchibanPaul Shiers$4.60
- 4th5Exalted FirePaul Denton$6.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Magic Defense | 4 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 54kg | $20.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Leveraged Buyout | 11 | Jason Lyon | D Leech | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Ichiban | 10 | Paul Shiers | G Clarke | 54kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 5 | Exalted Fire | 5 | Paul Denton | Michael Hickmott | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Grinzinger Bishop | 9 | Jade Doyle | Kym Healy | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Maxxi Bon | 12 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Chris Nash | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Our Couver | 8 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Vanguard Legend | 6 | Raymond Vigar | Chloe Baxter | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 7 | Valimi | 7 | Sairyn Fawke | Ray Viney | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Venting | 3 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Active Duty | 2 | Hannah Le Blanc | D Leech | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Wolfburn | 1 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 61kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Rock Revolution | 13 | Chloe Baxter | 54kg |
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