★ Top pickWon
1Golden Tunes
Northern Territory · Sunday 26 July 2026
Alice Springs tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 6 races at Alice Springs. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/633%
Any tip won5/683%
Top pick placed6/6100%
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Ladbrokes Red Centre Winter Series (Heat 7) Hcp (58)
12:07 local1200mRestricted 58$23,000
Winner1. Golden TunesSP $1.18
2nd pick2nd
2Brazen Sailor
Brazen Sailor has been racing well at Pioneer Park with back-to-back photo-finish placings in stronger Class 2 grade, and drops in class today.
3rd pick4th
5Bad Man
Value pick5th
4Game Cove
- 1st1Golden TunesDanielle Hirini$1.18
- 2nd2Brazen SailorHannah Le Blanc$5.50
- 3rd3Cours ViteJessie Philpot$17.00
- 4th5Bad ManJade Doyle$19.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Golden Tunes | 2 | Danielle Hirini | J B Carroll | 60.5kg | $1.18 |
| 2nd | 2 | Brazen Sailor | 3 | Hannah Le Blanc | W A Savage | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Cours Vite | 1 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Bad Man | 4 | Jade Doyle | Terry Huish | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Game Cove | 5 | Jessica Booth | Leah Walling-Denton | 52kg | $21.00 |
Ladbrokes Red Centre Winter Series (Heat 7) Hcp (58)
12:47 local1200mRestricted 58$23,000
Winner3. Only The BestSP $3.10
★ Top pick3rd
1Revolution Rising
Regular racing pattern suggests fitness is not an issue.
2nd pickWon
3Only The Best
The drop back to Restricted 58 from Rest.64 should suit, though recent runs have been below auto-form standard. Locally proven and drawn to take full advantage of the inside bias at Pioneer Park.
3rd pick2nd
4Splish Splash
Splish Splash gets the plum barrier draw and benefits from a slight class drop today, adding to a wealth of experience at this circuit. Recent form is steady without featuring a win, but the map and barrier advantage make her competitive in a small field where barriers are the primary edge at this track.
Value pick4th
2Riverina Waltz
Riverina Waltz arrives in career-best form after a last-start Maiden win at this track, but faces a genuine class rise today.
- 1st3Only The BestHannah Le Blanc$3.10
- 2nd4Splish SplashJade Doyle$5.50
- 3rd1Revolution RisingPaul Denton$3.30
- 4th2Riverina WaltzJessie Philpot$3.80
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Only The Best | 2 | Hannah Le Blanc | W A Savage | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 4 | Splish Splash | 1 | Jade Doyle | C Hunter | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Revolution Rising | 4 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 2 | Riverina Waltz | 5 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 5 | Taormina Duchess | 3 | Jessica Booth | Leah Walling-Denton | 52kg | $9.00 |
Territory Connect Leadership On Larapinta Mdn Plate
13:20 local1100mMaiden$23,000
Winner4. HighstrungSP $2.25
★ Top pickWon
4Highstrung
Its consistent placing record and class drop make it the most reliable win chance, despite lacking a breakthrough victory.
2nd pick4th
3Iz Shaft
Iz Shaft was narrowly beaten last start at this same track and distance, showing tactical improvement and strong course affinity. With a playable barrier and consistent placing record, it presents a genuine threat to go one better, though its extensive winless record at 25 starts remains a lingering concern.
3rd pick2nd
5Startyourengine
Startyourengine draws the ideal gate at a track where barriers are paramount, and its recent form line shows steady placings including a near-miss at this same track and distance.
Value pick5th
1Denuto
Denuto offers each-way value as a class dropper with a fresh gear change that could sharpen its efforts.
- 1st4HighstrungJessie Philpot$2.25
- 2nd5StartyourenginePaul Denton$2.70
- 3rd2FlaviusDanielle Hirini$12.00
- 4th3Iz ShaftJessica Booth$4.60
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Highstrung | 3 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 58.5kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 5 | Startyourengine | 2 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 58.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 2 | Flavius | 1 | Danielle Hirini | Barry Cooke | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Iz Shaft | 4 | Jessica Booth | Leah Walling-Denton | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 1 | Denuto | 5 | Lek Maloney | Leah Walling-Denton | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
Truckies Day 28th August Hcp
13:57 local1100mOpen$28,000
Winner2. Luskin HeroSP $2.90
★ Top pick2nd
3Altar Boy
Altar Boy arrives in career-best form, having just won at Pioneer Park over today's exact distance. His track record here is outstanding (12 wins/29 starts), he draws well in barrier 4, and the win came against similar grade rivals including several in this field. This is the strongest formline in the race heading into a suitable barrier draw.
2nd pickWon
2Luskin Hero
Luskin Hero is the most consistent runner in the race, drawing perfectly in barrier 2 with a strong record at the track and trip. He was runner-up to Altar Boy last start and has been extremely hard to beat in recent runs, but his tendency to place rather than win slightly tempers his win claims relative to the in-form Altar Boy.
3rd pick3rd
4Square Cut
However, the step up in grade and a 35-day break introduce some risk. Still, his track experience and quality gate make him a genuine contender in this tight field.
Value pick5th
1Delago Lad
Delago Lad offers each-way value given his exceptional overall Pioneer Park record (15 wins/50 starts) and inside barrier, but the jockey's poor recent strike rate and modest last-two efforts (6-6 before improving) create some uncertainty.
- 1st2Luskin HeroPaul Denton$2.90
- 2nd3Altar BoyJade Doyle$3.30
- 3rd4Square CutJessie Philpot$3.50
- 4th5King BlingJessica Booth$61.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Luskin Hero | 2 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 59kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | Altar Boy | 4 | Jade Doyle | Barry Cooke | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 4 | Square Cut | 1 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 5 | King Bling | 5 | Jessica Booth | Greg Connor | 52kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Delago Lad | 3 | Lek Maloney | Greg Connor | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
A-One Mechanics Hcp (64)
14:27 local1100mRestricted 64$23,500
Winner3. River FrostSP $3.30
★ Top pick2nd
4Stella Bystarlight
Stella Bystarlight draws the ideal barrier at a track where gate position is paramount, and arrives in career-best form with a strong recent record including a win last start at this level.
2nd pick4th
2Suits
Suits enters in career form with a barrier suited to this track's strong inside bias, but is first-up today which introduces slight uncertainty given a modest first-up record.
3rd pickWon
3River Frost
River Frost is racing consistently with an improving trend and boasts the best raw track record in the field.
Value pick3rd
6Bonny Impact
- 1st3River FrostPaul Denton$3.30
- 2nd4Stella BystarlightJessie Philpot$2.50
- 3rd6Bonny ImpactLek Maloney$11.00
- 4th2SuitsJade Doyle$3.40
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | River Frost | 6 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 59.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 4 | Stella Bystarlight | 1 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 58kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Bonny Impact | 5 | Lek Maloney | Greg Connor | 53.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Suits | 4 | Jade Doyle | C Hunter | 60kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 5 | Okesutora | 3 | Danielle Hirini | Barry Cooke | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Excuses Excuses | 2 | Jessica Booth | J B Carroll | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Boss Shelby | 7 | Hannah Le Blanc | W A Savage | 55kg |
Remembering Mikala Club Hcp (70)
15:02 local1400mRestricted 70$24,500
Winner2. Flying StartSP $4.20
★ Top pick3rd
4Grinzinger Lass
Grinzinger Lass drops in class after winning at a higher level last start, and her Pioneer Park record (6-5-3 from 22) is outstanding. At 4yo she appears to be hitting her prime, with an improving trajectory and ideal barrier. The class relief makes her the most likely winner on pure form assessment.
2nd pick6th
3Scissor Me Timbers
Only the class rise tempers full confidence, but the form curve is pointing upward.
3rd pick2nd
1Highlands
Highlands has course and distance form in the bank, including a recent win at Pioneer Park over 1400m, and draws well.
Value pick4th
5The Big Freeze
The Big Freeze holds the plum inside barrier at a track where gate position is paramount, and arrives with recent wins and a strong course/distance record.
- 1st2Flying StartPaul Denton$4.20
- 2nd1HighlandsJessica Booth$5.50
- 3rd4Grinzinger LassJessie Philpot$6.50
- 4th5The Big FreezeJade Doyle$5.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Flying Start | 6 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Highlands | 2 | Jessica Booth | Ray Viney | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Grinzinger Lass | 5 | Jessie Philpot | Ray Viney | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 5 | The Big Freeze | 1 | Jade Doyle | C Hunter | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Valley Prince | 4 | Hannah Le Blanc | W A Savage | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Scissor Me Timbers | 3 | Lek Maloney | Greg Connor | 56.5kg | $2.70 |
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