Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Northern Territory · Saturday 6 June 2026
Our top pick won 0 of 5 races at Darwin. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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No I'm Not is the standout selection having won this exact race condition (Rest. 58, 1300m Fannie Bay) from barrier 4 just four weeks ago. The mare returns to the same barrier, same distance, same class, and same track with proven winning form. Her track and distance record of 2 wins from 7 starts is the best in the field, and jockey Barton is in career-best form.
Anecdotal won at this exact track and distance on April 24 in stronger Class 2 company, and now drops back to Rest 58. Top weight of 61kg is the primary concern, but the class relief and proven track/distance form make this a legitimate contender.
Barrier 3 is ideal and Arnott is in good form.
Straya Pride ran second in this exact race four weeks ago and draws the ideal barrier 2 at Fannie Bay. The concern is a chronic inability to win (0 wins from 4 attempts at this track and distance) and a jockey booking with poor recent form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Daniher | 1 | Aaron Sweeney | K J Lamprecht | 61kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Collison | 8 | Raymond Vigar | Ms K Petrick | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Anecdotal | 6 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 61kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 5 | Straya Pride | 2 | Danielle Hirini | G Clarke | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 6 | No I'm Not | 4 | Deborah Barton | Chris Pollard | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Faberge Tzar | 9 | Hannah Le Blanc | Tommy Logan | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Carat Time | 3 | Vanessa Arnott | Jason Manning | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Galaxy General | 5 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 9 | New Enterprise | 7 | Paul Shiers | Peter Stennett | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
Pafitis is the most logical selection based on proven Fannie Bay form, having run 3rd in a BM54 just 14 days ago at the same track. Dropping back to Maiden class is a significant advantage. The Todd/Clarke combination is strong at this track, and the horse's consistent placing record at 1200m gives confidence. Despite no career win, the class relief and track familiarity make this the most likely winner.
The removal of blinkers is an interesting gear change. However, the jockey's complete absence of form (0 wins from 20 rides) is a significant concern, and the horse is first up from a 99-day spell with a 0-from-1 first-up record. The raw ability is there but the execution risks are real.
The barrier 4 draw is ideal for Fannie Bay. However, the horse has never won in 12 starts, is first up from a spell with a poor first-up record, and carries top weight.
The class drop to Maiden is significant given recent BM54 runs.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Hammurabi | 3 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Pafitis | 6 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 58.5kg | $1.70 |
| 3rd | 1 | Dynasty Reward | 4 | Hannah Le Blanc | K J Lamprecht | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Tenacious Zeus | 5 | Vanessa Arnott | Jason Manning | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Forging Ahead | 8 | Paul Shiers | Chloe Baxter | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 8 | My Luna | 7 | Aaron Sweeney | Chris Pollard | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Kal It Magic | 2 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Anthony | 1 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Patrick Johnston | 57kg |
The class rise to BM64 is significant but the horse has shown ability at BM62/66 level in Victoria. Barrier 3 is ideal per Fannie Bay track profile. Two wins from five starts on Good tracks supports today's conditions.
Barrier 2 is ideal at Fannie Bay. The first-up record of 1 win from 2 starts is encouraging for a horse returning from a 140-day spell. However, the lengthy absence and no Fannie Bay experience create uncertainty.
Pleasing Smile is the proven track and distance specialist in this field, having won at Fannie Bay over 1200m on 27 March 2026 and recording a track record of 1-1-1 from 6 Fannie Bay starts. The horse clearly handles this track and distance better than most rivals.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Laws Wars | 1 | Deborah Barton | K J Lamprecht | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Rivers Of Babylon | 5 | Wayne Davis | Rhonda Cole | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Pleasing Smile | 7 | Raymond Vigar | Rhonda Cole | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Merimbula | 3 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 59kg | $2.35 |
| 5th | 2 | Beachbarbeckons | 4 | Paul Shiers | Paul Shiers | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Epic Jewel | 6 | Danielle Hirini | Kym Healy | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Si Senora | 2 | Hannah Le Blanc | Tommy Logan | 56.5kg | $3.80 |
Villa Royale has an exceptional record at Fannie Bay 1200m with 2 wins and 2 places from 4 starts, making her the most proven horse at this specific track and distance combination. Barrier 4 is ideal. The concern is the jockey booking - Tsaikos has 0 wins from 20 recent rides and a poor 4% strike rate at Fannie Bay, which is a significant negative. Second-up record also shows no wins. The form credentials are strong but jockey confidence is low.
Brazen Bon is the most proven horse at Fannie Bay with an excellent track and distance record of 2 wins, 1 place, 1 third from 8 starts at this exact course and distance. The class drop from Rest.70 is a positive. However, barrier 7 is a negative at this track, top weight of 61kg is a concern, and the second-up record shows no wins. Still a strong contender based on proven course form.
The 57.5kg light weight and proven Rest.64 class win at Fannie Bay in April are positives. However, the jockey/trainer combination has 0 wins from 6 rides together, and recent 1200m form has been 4th twice.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | King Akeed | 3 | Hannah Le Blanc | Tommy Logan | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Brazen Bon | 7 | Vanessa Arnott | Jason Manning | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Fields Of Courage | 6 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 59kg | $2.45 |
| 4th | 5 | Polarising | 5 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Tommy Logan | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Damo Dayz | 1 | Paul Shiers | Paul Shiers | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Iknowhatyouredoing | 2 | Aaron Sweeney | K J Lamprecht | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Villa Royale | 4 | Stan Tsaikos | G Clarke | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Miss Black Diamond | 8 | Danielle Hirini | Tommy Logan | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
Mods is the standout form runner in this field. Dropping back from Restricted 62 company provides class relief, and barrier 3 is ideal at Fannie Bay.
Field Of Praise draws the coveted barrier 1 at Fannie Bay and drops significantly in class to BM54. Her first-up record of 1-1-1 from 7 starts suggests she handles fresh racing, and she has placed multiple times at this class level at this track.
However, barrier 10 is a major negative at Fannie Bay on a Good track, and she is first up from a 126-day spell after a very poor last start. Her second-up record is far superior (2-2-0), suggesting today may be a fitness run. The wide draw significantly undermines her chances despite the class drop.
While rising in class from Maiden to BM54, her track and distance record of 1-1-1 from 3 starts is excellent. Jockey Maloney is in outstanding recent form at 30% from last 20 rides.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Dynamic Theory | 5 | Hannah Le Blanc | Tommy Logan | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Kissing Supido | 2 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 62kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 2 | Mods | 3 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Tommy Logan | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 4 | La Boqueria | 10 | Paul Shiers | Chloe Baxter | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Field Of Praise | 1 | Vanessa Arnott | Philip Cole | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Forgetaboutit | 4 | Danielle Hirini | Philip Cole | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 3 | God's Eye | 6 | Aaron Sweeney | Philip Cole | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Good Onya Darl | 8 | Lek Maloney | Patrick Johnston | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Viaconi | 7 | Raymond Vigar | Chloe Baxter | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 10 | Little Ditty | 9 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 55kg | $26.00 |
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