Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Northern Territory · Sunday 14 June 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 5 races at Alice Springs. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The standout selection based on track specialization and recent form. Delago Lad's record at Pioneer Park (15 wins from 47 starts) is exceptional, and his last-start win at this exact track and distance confirms current ability. The inside barrier draw is crucial at this track, and despite the weight and jockey change, his proven class and track affinity make him the logical choice.
The jockey/trainer combination has a good strike rate, and the horse shows consistency. However, the class rise and wide barrier are concerns at this track where inside draws dominate.
Strong track specialist with 40% strike rate at Pioneer Park and proven ability at this distance. The class rise adds difficulty, but track affinity keeps him competitive.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Luskin Hero | 2 | Hannah Le Blanc | Greg Connor | 55kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Zestiman | 1 | Paul Denton | Lisa Whittle | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Black Zous | 6 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 55.5kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 6 | Mougenot | 4 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Demiquaver | 5 | Raymond Vigar | Lisa Whittle | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Delago Lad | 3 | Jessica Booth | Greg Connor | 56kg | $5.00 |
The inside barrier draw (4) is crucial at Pioneer Park, and the Barton/Hunter combination is firing. Despite a slight class rise, the form and track advantage make this the standout selection.
The Connor stable is in good form and Denton knows the horse well. Barrier draw is the main concern but the class edge should overcome it.
The significant class drop and perfect barrier draw make this mare interesting despite poor recent form. Her track record is excellent and she's proven at this class level. The long break is a concern but the class relief could spark improvement.
The track and distance specialist angle is compelling with 5 wins from 10 attempts at this exact setup. Recent Tennant Creek win shows ability, and the light weight helps.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Brat | 4 | Deborah Barton | C Hunter | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Flying Start | 5 | Stan Tsaikos | Greg Connor | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Hellivit | 8 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 3 | River Frost | 2 | Ianish Luximon | Greg Connor | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Scissor Me Timbers | 6 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 4 | Grinzinger Lass | 1 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Boss Shelby | 9 | Hannah Le Blanc | W A Savage | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Peace Baby | 3 | Raymond Vigar | Lisa Whittle | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Only The Best | 10 | Jessica Booth | W A Savage | 52kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Envenomate | 7 | Danielle Hirini | D Leech | 55kg | $31.00 |
His 9 starts at Pioneer Park yielding 5 placings demonstrates track suitability, while the Philpot/Viney combination provides confidence. Winkers removal could unlock improvement.
The Maloney/Petrick combination boasts a 25% strike rate, while recent third placing demonstrates current ability. The consistency of two thirds from five starts suggests place prospects.
Startyourengine offers speculative value as a fresh horse with gear changes in a slow tempo race. The 110-day break combined with winkers removal could produce significant improvement, while the Denton/Connor combination provides confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Garrix | 2 | Stan Tsaikos | Michael Hickmott | 58.5kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 1 | Denuto | 4 | Raymond Vigar | Lisa Whittle | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Startyourengine | 6 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Price Share | 7 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Highstrung | 3 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Artistic Flair | 1 | Danielle Hirini | Ray Viney | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Flavius | 5 | Hannah Le Blanc | D Leech | 59kg | $12.00 |
The Big Freeze presents as the most reliable winning chance having won last start at this exact track and distance. The combination with Deborah Barton (50% strike rate together) and strong local form (3 wins from 8 at track/distance) provides confidence despite the class rise. The wide barrier is concerning but the horse has proven ability to overcome positional challenges at Pioneer Park.
Super Sharp offers excellent value with a significant class drop and ideal positioning. The combination with Lek Maloney has been highly successful (40% strike rate) and the inside barrier provides a crucial advantage at Pioneer Park. Despite recent inconsistency, the horse's proven ability at this track/distance and class relief makes it a strong winning chance.
Even Sharper brings solid recent form into this assignment with consistent placings. The horse shows good adaptability at Pioneer Park and the step up in class appears manageable given recent improvement. However, the moderate barrier and rising class present challenges against stronger opposition.
Valley Prince represents excellent value given the outstanding track and distance record. Recent form shows consistency and the slight class rise appears manageable.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | The Big Freeze | 8 | Deborah Barton | C Hunter | 54kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 6 | Nasha | 3 | Stan Tsaikos | Barry Cooke | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Even Sharper | 5 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 1 | Kickatorp | 7 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 60.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Super Sharp | 2 | Lek Maloney | Lisa Whittle | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Prophesier | 1 | Raymond Vigar | Lisa Whittle | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Sheer Reward | 6 | Danielle Hirini | Barry Cooke | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Valley Prince | 4 | Jessica Booth | W A Savage | 53.5kg | $5.00 |
Starton presents the strongest winning chance with proven track/distance credentials (1 win, 1 place from 3 starts) and the in-form Luximon/Petrick combination. Recent 3rd at this track shows he's competitive at this level, and barrier 5 suits the Pioneer Park bias.
Miracoli boasts exceptional Pioneer Park credentials with 7 wins and strong track/distance statistics. Recent close 2nd here confirms current ability, but barrier 8 is a significant negative on this track where inside draws dominate.
Recent 2nd at this track demonstrates current ability, and Barton's good form adds confidence.
The inside barrier is crucial at Pioneer Park, and his recent Rockhampton win shows ability above this grade.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Starton | 5 | Ianish Luximon | Ms K Petrick | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 4 | The Accelator | 9 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Capistan | 3 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Okesutora | 10 | Raymond Vigar | Barry Cooke | 61.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Real Divine | 4 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 54.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Hell Of A Gent | 6 | Deborah Barton | J W Peacock | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 2 | Miracoli | 8 | Danielle Hirini | D Leech | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 9 | Becquerel | 1 | Paul Denton | W A Savage | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Brazen Sailor | 2 | Jessica Booth | W A Savage | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Mi Mijo | 7 | Hannah Le Blanc | W A Savage | 55kg | $31.00 |
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