The most reliable horse in the field. Stella Bystarlight has placed in 5 of 7 runs over 1100m at Pioneer Park and arrives in peak form with a string of recent placings. Barrier 3 gives her every chance to settle forward in a very fast tempo. She drops from Rest 58 to Class 2, which is a clear positive. The main knock is her lack of a win at the trip, but her consistency and local superiority make her the horse to beat.
Northern Territory · Saturday 30 May 2026
Alice Springs tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 7 races at Alice Springs. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Vale Jack McGowran Hcp (C2)
The wide draw is a concern, but she has overcome similar barriers before. If she can slot into midfield and use her closing speed, she is a serious winning threat and a strong place chance.
He has been racing consistently without winning, but his recent form includes several competitive efforts. Barrier 5 is favourable and he can settle off the speed.
The 3yo gelding is still learning his craft and has shown enough in four starts to suggest this drop in grade can produce a career-best performance.
- 1st9Standard StreetLek Maloney$26.00
- 2nd5Bon's A LadDanielle Hirini$10.00
- 3rd4Stella BystarlightJessie Philpot$3.10
- 4th6Our SquamosaIanish Luximon$7.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Standard Street | 4 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 53.5kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Bon's A Lad | 5 | Danielle Hirini | Lisa Whittle | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Stella Bystarlight | 3 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 6 | Our Squamosa | 10 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Highlands | 11 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Ray Viney | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Hell Of A Gent | 1 | Deborah Barton | J W Peacock | 55kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 7 | King Bling | 6 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Splish Splash | 7 | Hannah Le Blanc | C Hunter | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Brazen Sailor | 9 | Jessica Booth | W A Savage | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Flavius | 12 | Raymond Vigar | D Leech | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Price Share | 8 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 55kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Denuto | 2 | Lisa Whittle | 55kg |
TJ''s Trailer Repairs - Div 1 Hcp (58)
Brat is the clear top pick with outstanding Pioneer Park credentials and a significant class drop from Rest 62 to Rest 58. Deborah Barton is riding well (25% wins last 20).
Revolution Rising gets the prized barrier 1 at a track where inside draws dominate. Paul Denton is in top form (25% wins last 20 rides) and his partnership with Greg Connor yields 24% winners. Recent efforts at Rest 58 have been solid (3rd, 4th). The track and distance record (5:2-1-0) is excellent. He represents strong value as the main threat.
Chief White Sock has the best career record at this track and distance (4 wins from 12 starts). He ran 3rd in the same Rest 62 race as Brat on May 2, a solid effort. Barrier 4 is well inside the advantage zone. The concern is Stan Tsaikos who has been riding poorly recently. Still, the consistent form and class drop make him a strong place chance.
With barrier 3 and the lightest weight in the field (53.5kg), she maps well and could run a cheeky race if repeating that effort.
- 1st1BratDeborah Barton$2.90
- 2nd2Chief White SockStan Tsaikos$4.20
- 3rd3Revolution RisingPaul Denton$6.00
- 4th6Taormina DuchessDakota-Lee Gillett$17.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Brat | 5 | Deborah Barton | C Hunter | 59kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | Chief White Sock | 4 | Stan Tsaikos | Barry Cooke | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 3 | Revolution Rising | 1 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Taormina Duchess | 3 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Leah Walling-Denton | 53.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Only The Best | 7 | Jessica Booth | W A Savage | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Quanapirri Bay | 6 | Hannah Le Blanc | Greg Connor | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Bad Man | 2 | Raymond Vigar | Terry Huish | 55kg | $5.50 |
Colemans Printing - Div 2 Hcp (58)
Canada Bay resumed with a strong win over 1100m at this track, beating a decent Rest 58 field. Second up stats are excellent (2 wins from 5) and he drops back to the same grade. Barrier 5 is passable on this track, and his early speed ensures a handy position.
Boss Shelby is the model of consistency at Pioneer Park. He draws perfectly in barrier 2, has three wins from 17 starts at this track/distance, and ran a close 2nd in a similar Rest 58 here two starts ago. He drops back from a higher grade and should be in the finish. His only weakness is a low overall win rate, but conditions suit.
Arrogant Miss is a veteran mare who knows every inch of Pioneer Park. She draws barrier 3 and ran an encouraging 2nd over 1000m in Bench 54 two starts ago. While she is 9 and only has one win at the distance, her place rate of 33% makes her a solid each-way chance in what is not a strong field.
Now he draws the rails with only 54kg, a huge advantage on this dirt track. The overlay makes him the value play of the race.
- 1st5Canada BayJessie Philpot$2.40
- 2nd2Bonny ImpactPaul Denton$5.00
- 3rd6Iz ShaftStan Tsaikos$81.00
- 4th1Boss ShelbyHannah Le Blanc$3.80
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Canada Bay | 5 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 56kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Bonny Impact | 4 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Iz Shaft | 6 | Stan Tsaikos | Leah Walling-Denton | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Boss Shelby | 2 | Hannah Le Blanc | W A Savage | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 4 | Arrogant Miss | 3 | Danielle Hirini | Barry Cooke | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Game Cove | 1 | Jessica Booth | Leah Walling-Denton | 54kg | $6.50 |
LTL Cole Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Hcp (70)
Black Zous is the form runner of the race, coming off a decisive win in Rest 66 over 1000m at this track on May 4. His track-and-distance record is outstanding (3 wins from 6), he maps to lead or sit close in a fast tempo, and jockey Deborah Barton is riding at a 25% strike rate. The slight class rise is mitigated by his consistent pattern of placing in higher grades. Barrier 5 allows him to use his early speed without being trapped wide.
Dad Bod has been flawless at this track and distance, winning two and placing second once. His recent form is outstanding, he gets a 2.5kg weight swing on Black Zous from their last meeting, and Lek Maloney is riding brilliantly. However, barrier 10 is a significant obstacle at Pioneer Park—data shows barriers 9+ drastically underperform.
Mougenot is a class riser who has been competing in Open company. He drops back to Rest 70 where he owns a win two starts back. The main concerns are a poor last run and a wide gate (9) in a speed-packed field. If he can slot in midfield and use his turn of foot, he is the main danger, but the draw makes him a place rather than win proposition.
Hellivit is a seasoned Pioneer Park performer with 7 wins at the track. He won well at Tennant Creek last time and draws ideally in barrier 2 with his regular rider. The huge class uplift from BM54 to Rest 70 is a concern, but he has run competitive races at Rest 64 level before.
- 1st2Black ZousDeborah Barton$8.50
- 2nd1Luskin HeroJessica Booth$7.50
- 3rd4ZestimanPaul Denton$6.00
- 4th8Scissor Me TimbersHannah Le Blanc$6.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Black Zous | 5 | Deborah Barton | Ms K Petrick | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Luskin Hero | 3 | Jessica Booth | Greg Connor | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Zestiman | 4 | Paul Denton | Lisa Whittle | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Scissor Me Timbers | 8 | Hannah Le Blanc | Greg Connor | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Demiquaver | 6 | Raymond Vigar | Lisa Whittle | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Mougenot | 9 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Ray Viney | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 10 | Hellivit | 2 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Dad Bod | 10 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 55kg | $3.90 |
| 9th | 5 | Kickatorp | 1 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Tellez | 7 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
Centreline Saddlery & Country Outfitters - Div 1 (Bm54)
Dolce D'amour is the most compelling runner in this BM54 field. Barrier 3 gives her every chance to stalk the speed under in-form jockey Lek Maloney. The wide run last start can be forgiven and she looks well placed to return to winning form.
Dropping to BM54 today is a clear class edge and barrier 2 gives him every chance to settle forward. The top weight of 61kg is a query, but his consistent pace and the strong recent form of jockey Paul Denton suggest he can finally break through. He is the most likely to threaten Dolce D'amour.
Barrier 1 is a massive advantage at Pioneer Park, and consistent recent placings suggest he is ready to win. He can fill a place but might find one or two too sharp in the run home.
Miracoli is a proven Pioneer Park performer with 7 wins at the track and a strong 2 wins and 2 seconds from 7 attempts over today's 1400m. The wide barrier 7 is also not ideal.
- 1st5Dolce D'amourLek Maloney$5.00
- 2nd1Even SharperPaul Denton$5.00
- 3rd4StartonIanish Luximon$3.20
- 4th10CapistanJessie Philpot$17.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Dolce D'amour | 3 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Even Sharper | 2 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Starton | 1 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 59kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 10 | Capistan | 9 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Miracoli | 7 | Raymond Vigar | D Leech | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 3 | The Accelator | 5 | Deborah Barton | Ms K Petrick | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Real Divine | 10 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Prophesier | 4 | Hannah Le Blanc | Lisa Whittle | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Tipsy Toronado | 8 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Lisa Whittle | 53.5kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 6 | Lethal Encounter | 6 | Danielle Hirini | D Leech | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
Maloney Kan Accountants - Div 2 (Bm54)
The class drop and track suitability align strongly.
Valley Prince is a track legend with 13 Pioneer Park wins. He drops from Rest.70 to BM54, which is a significant class advantage. Despite an off day last start, his prior form was strong including a win and placings. Lightweight helps and he maps well from barrier 6.
The Big Freeze is consistent and drops to a suitable class, but the wide barrier 9 is a major concern at Pioneer Park where inside draws dominate. However, he has placed twice over this track/distance recently and gets a light weight. He can still feature if he overcomes the gate.
Duty is a class dropper who has been racing in much stronger company. His win over 1600m in February shows he can still be competitive at this level. He maps fairly from barrier 7 and gets in light with 59.5kg.
- 1st6The Big FreezeDeborah Barton$4.80
- 2nd5AnphinaIanish Luximon$2.50
- 3rd3Valley PrinceJessica Booth$5.50
- 4th1Machine ManLek Maloney$17.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | The Big Freeze | 9 | Deborah Barton | C Hunter | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Anphina | 2 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 57.5kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Valley Prince | 6 | Jessica Booth | W A Savage | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Machine Man | 8 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Hello Mary | 3 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Mi Mijo | 5 | Hannah Le Blanc | W A Savage | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Buades | 4 | Raymond Vigar | Barry Cooke | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Sheer Reward | 1 | Danielle Hirini | Barry Cooke | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Duty | 7 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
Pioneer Park Anniversary Cup (Bm76)
The Girl's Boy boasts the strongest Pioneer Park form in the field, with 8 wins from 28 starts and 5 wins from 12 attempts over 1400m. He won this exact BM76 event two weeks ago over this C&D, beating a similar field. Dropping back from Open company after a close 2nd at Tennant Creek enhances his credentials. Barrier 2 gives a perfect inside draw, though he may need to settle behind stablemate Venting. The jockey stats are the only minor concern, but the horse is proven and in top form.
Venting is a seasoned Pioneer Park performer with 7 track wins and strong recent form, including a win in Open class at Tennant Creek two weeks ago. The significant class drop back to BM76 is a major positive, and barrier 1 is ideal on this dirt track where inside draws dominate. Jockey Lek Maloney is in career-best form (6 wins from last 20 rides). The top weight of 60kg is manageable given his class advantage. He should lead or sit just off the speed and prove hard to run down.
However, the class drop back to BM76 is notable and it won its only start over this C&D (albeit in lower BM68 grade).
While his last two runs this preparation have been poor, he was racing in higher Open class and may have needed the runs. The drop back to BM76 with a light 54kg is a positive switch. The value is undeniable — if he recaptures his spring 2025 form (wins in BM76 and Rest 64), he can beat this field. Strong overlay candidate.
- 1st1VentingLek Maloney$5.00
- 2nd2The Girl's BoyStan Tsaikos$3.50
- 3rd4Our CouverIanish Luximon$3.30
- 4th5Super SharpDakota-Lee Gillett$31.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Venting | 1 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | The Girl's Boy | 2 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Our Couver | 3 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 55.5kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 5 | Super Sharp | 7 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Lisa Whittle | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Valimi | 6 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Nasha | 4 | Raymond Vigar | Barry Cooke | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Gallahop | 5 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 54kg | $3.90 |
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