Darwin tips and results

Our price $3.50 · SP $5.00 · Jason Lyon

The Albion has the ideal draw (1) on a track where inside barriers dominate. He is a proven 1600m performer at Fannie Bay with 5 wins from 13 starts. His last-start win in Rest58 showed a return to form, and he steps up in class off that victory. Jason Lyon is riding well. This looks like a prime opportunity to add another win to his record.

Our price $4.50 · SP $6.00 · Richard Bensley

Vieri drops significantly in grade after racing in Rest76 company. He has a strong record over 1600m at Fannie Bay (3 wins) and can bounce back. The wide barrier is the main negative, but in a small field he may be able to cross or get cover. His class edge could be enough to overcome the draw. Good each-way value.

Our price $5.00 · SP $13.00 · Deborah Barton

Crazy Brave drops back into Restricted 66 after competing in higher grade. He has a handy draw (3) and can take up a forward position. His last win was two starts back, but he followed it with a disappointing run.

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.50 · Jason Lyon

Sass has a strong affinity for Fannie Bay with a win and several placings, including over this 1300m. Carrying only 55.5kg she gets weight relief from many rivals. While her last start was a subpar 8th, she had been consistent prior. Barrier 5 allows a forward economical ride.

Our price $6.00 · SP $9.50 · Wayne Davis

He drops from Rest 64 to Rest 62, and his consistency makes him a major player. His last few runs have been at 1200m or 1600m; the 1300m is his sweet spot.

Our price $3.50 · SP $3.50 · Paul Shiers

I Loverain maps beautifully from the inside barrier on a circuit that heavily favours inside draws. He ran a solid 3rd first-up over 1200m in the same class and has a strong second-up record (1 win, 1 placing from 3 attempts). At this track and distance he has 3:1-1-1, indicating genuine affinity. The only concern is the lack of a genuine leader in this race, but he can settle just behind the speed and pounce.

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.40 · Stan Tsaikos

Romantic Love possesses the best late speed in the race but is severely hampered by barrier 10 on a tight course that punishes wide draws. He won well two runs back over 1200m but was plain last start in a stronger race. The weight is max and he has never won at 1300m. While he could overcome his draw if ridden aggressively, history suggests wide barriers are a major negative.

Our price $20.00 · SP $21.00 · Billy Cray

Ariarne is a course specialist who goes well at the mile trip but her recent form is uninspiring. However, she is the type to appreciate the slow tempo predicted here and could bounce back on her home track. If she can recapture her 2024 form where she placed in consecutive runs, she could surprise.

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.50 · Raymond Vigar

The class rise is a query, but he gets weight relief and should settle midfield with cover.

Our price $5.00 · SP $7.50 · Richard Bensley

Wallenda scored a strong first-up win here on July 4, leading throughout. He now steps up to Open class but barrier 2 and second-up stats suggest he can go close again.

Our price $12.00 · SP $26.00 · Stan Tsaikos

Rewards And More has been competitive in Open races at Pioneer Park and Fannie Bay, with a win and several placings this campaign. With his proven ability to run well at this level, he represents value.

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.60 · Aaron Sweeney

Ocean's Jen is a serious contender after her commanding win in this grade on July 4. She faces a drop back in trip to 1100m, which is a slight query, but from the good gate she can settle handy and use her recent fitness.

Our price $8.00 · SP $19.00 · Wayne Davis

Our price $15.00 · SP $31.00 · Wayne Davis

Frawley is an ex-safer who runs well at Fannie Bay (10 starts, 5 placings) but struggles to win. From barrier 2 and with a light weight, he gets a perfect run and could sneak into the placings if the tempo suits.

Our price $6.00 · SP $18.00 · Paul Shiers

Rivkin has been racing in much stronger company (BM82) and now drops significantly in class, which makes him a real threat fresh. The wide barrier (7) is a concern at Fannie Bay, but if he brings his city form he can win.

Our price $3.50 · SP $2.35 · Jarrod Todd

The step up to 2050m is a query given his best work is around 1600m, but his placings over 2000m suggest he'll handle it. Weight a slight concern but barrier offsets.

Our price $6.67 · SP $11.00 · Hannah Le Blanc

King Akeed is an improving type who has been finding the line well in shorter races. Barrier 3 allows a handy run. He might be a run short of peak fitness over this trip, but if handled, he's a genuine place chance.

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.20 · Jason Lyon

Maldini brings superior class credentials with a BM66 win and Listed placing. He finished third behind Leveraged Buyout last time but should strip fitter and benefit from the inside draw. His turn of foot suits the expected slow tempo, making him the main danger and a solid place chance.

Our price $8.00 · SP $26.00 · Wayne Davis

Rivers Of Babylon is the quintessential place-getter, having run second in three straight starts including the same Open class last month.