★ Top pick7th
1Fields Of Courage
Northern Territory · Saturday 1 August 2026
Darwin tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Darwin. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won1/714%
Any tip won4/757%
Top pick placed4/757%
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Viadux Mile Hcp (66)
12:57 local1600mRestricted 66$27,500
Winner7. VieriSP $3.40
2nd pickWon
7Vieri
Vieri is arguably the best course-and-distance specialist in the race, with a superb Fannie Bay record and the ideal barrier 1 draw.
3rd pick4th
2Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill drops significantly in class and was competitive last start at this track/distance.
999th pickScratched
8Garrix
Garrix is flying with consistent placings and a recent narrow defeat in a race carrying more weight than today. The rapid 2-day back-up indicates the stable sees him as ready to go on with it, and the class drop is a genuine positive at this level.
Value pick2nd
3Hennessy Lad
Hennessy Lad offers each-way value as a course-proven, consistently placed runner dropping into a suitable grade with a positive gear change (bar plates first time).
- 1st7VieriRichard Bensley$3.40
- 2nd3Hennessy LadPaul Shiers$7.50
- 3rd4MagartenStan Tsaikos$31.00
- 4th2Capitol HillJason Lyon$4.60
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Vieri | 1 | Richard Bensley | Chris Nash | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 3 | Hennessy Lad | 5 | Paul Shiers | G Clarke | 60.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Magarten | 4 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 60.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Capitol Hill | 7 | Jason Lyon | Chloe Baxter | 60.5kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 12 | Mummsie | 10 | Ms K Petrick | 55kg | $26.00 | |
| 6th | 5 | Grinzinger Bishop | 3 | Jade Hampson | Kym Healy | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Fields Of Courage | 2 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 61kg | $2.80 |
| 8th | 10 | Girls Girls Girls | 9 | Ms K Petrick | 55kg | $31.00 | |
| 9th | 11 | Machine Man | 8 | Ms K Petrick | 55kg | $61.00 | |
| Scr | 6 | Villa Seventynine | 3 | G Clarke | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Garrix | 6 | Michael Hickmott | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Anphina | 10 | Ms K Petrick | 55kg |
Stratco Administrator''s Cup (58)
13:32 local1300mRestricted 58$27,500
Winner3. TextureSP $2.30
★ Top pickWon
3Texture
2nd pick2nd
6Easy Red
Easy Red steps down sharply in grade off a striking run of consecutive placings and a recent win, drawing to perfection in gate 3.
3rd pick3rd
1Itwasonlyakiss
A genuine course specialist showing admirable consistency with top-four finishes in 6 of last 8 starts, including a win at this track and trip.
Value pick4th
10Press Express
- 1st3TextureJade Hampson$2.30
- 2nd6Easy RedRichard Bensley$3.60
- 3rd1ItwasonlyakissVanessa Arnott$13.00
- 4th10Press ExpressBilly Cray$13.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Texture | 6 | Jade Hampson | D Leech | 60kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 6 | Easy Red | 2 | Richard Bensley | Chris Nash | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Itwasonlyakiss | 5 | Vanessa Arnott | Jason Manning | 61kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Press Express | 4 | Billy Cray | Tommy Logan | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Bryce | 12 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Your Not The Boss | 10 | Jason Lyon | Chloe Baxter | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Pub Crawl | 7 | Kym Healy | 58.5kg | $31.00 | |
| 8th | 2 | Rhesus | 11 | Jessica Booth | Philip Cole | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Ocean's Jen | 9 | Aaron Sweeney | Andrew Perdon | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Sass | 14 | Chloe Baxter | 56.5kg | $20.00 | |
| 11th | 11 | Lean On Me | 1 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 14 | Hell And Back | 3 | Chris Pollard | 58.5kg | $101.00 | |
| Scr | 7 | Lavender Glory | 13 | Jade Doyle | Rhonda Cole | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Standard Street | 1 | Ms K Petrick | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Dummy Spit | 8 | Joe Bowditch | Andrew Perdon | 58.5kg |
KNL Fire (Bm76)
14:07 local1300mBenchmark 76$27,500
Winner8. Shisuta BoSP $4.20
★ Top pick2nd
5Struck Gold
Struck Gold presents the strongest form case in the race - consistent placings and wins at Fannie Bay, an outstanding first-up record, and an ideal inside barrier for this track's proven bias. Fresh from a break but this stable clearly primes horses to win first-up. Represents the most complete, evidence-based winning proposition.
2nd pick4th
10Bruno Bruno
3rd pickWon
8Shisuta Bo
Shisuta Bo's course-and-class win last start plus the ideal inside barrier make her a legitimate contender at Fannie Bay.
999th pickScratched
7Anson Bay
Anson Bay is the clear form standout, with a perfect record at today's track/distance and dominant recent results including a narrow win last start. Quick 2-day backup indicates peak fitness. Barrier 9 is a mild concern on this draw-sensitive track, but his class and tactical sharpness should easily offset it. Deserves favouritism on raw form alone.
Value pick5th
3Great Buy
- 1st8Shisuta Bo$4.20
- 2nd5Struck GoldJessica Booth$5.00
- 3rd4GravinaJade Doyle$21.00
- 4th10Bruno BrunoRaymond Vigar$2.60
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Shisuta Bo | 1 | Kym Healy | 57kg | $4.20 | |
| 2nd | 5 | Struck Gold | 5 | Jessica Booth | Ella Clarke | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Gravina | 10 | Jade Doyle | Chris Pollard | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Bruno Bruno | 4 | Raymond Vigar | Ms T Halter | 55.5kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 3 | Great Buy | 6 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Terry Gillett | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Bahama Bay | 2 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Lim's Ida | 9 | Billy Cray | N J Dyer | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Our Couver | 8 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Cotehele | 7 | Michael Hickmott | 60.5kg | $10.00 | |
| Scr | 6 | Zing To Win | 3 | Chris Pollard | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Anson Bay | 9 | Richard Bensley | Chris Nash | 58kg |
Victoria Village Katherine Mdn Plate
14:42 local1200mMaiden$27,500
Winner5. Tee GalleriaSP $6.00
★ Top pick4th
6Warrego
However, being first-up from a 99-day spell with a modest first-up record tempers full confidence.
2nd pick2nd
7Flash Kermy
Flash Kermy was narrowly beaten last start at this same track and draws well from barrier 4, playing into the strong Fannie Bay inside gate bias.
999th pickScratched
4Meet Me At The Bar
The elite 43% jockey/trainer combination and sharp closing speed outweigh the wide barrier concern.
Value pickWon
5Tee Galleria
- 1st5Tee GalleriaPaul Shiers$6.00
- 2nd7Flash KermyHannah Le Blanc$10.00
- 3rd13Kal It MagicJade Doyle$151.00
- 4th6WarregoJade Hampson$3.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Tee Galleria | 12 | Paul Shiers | Paul Shiers | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Flash Kermy | 4 | Hannah Le Blanc | Philip Cole | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Kal It Magic | 1 | Jade Doyle | Philip Cole | 59kg | $151.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Warrego | 8 | Jade Hampson | D Leech | 59kg | $3.00 |
| 5th | 11 | One Last Promise | 9 | Joe Bowditch | D Leech | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Milk Foam | 2 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Macaverty | 11 | Jessica Booth | Rhonda Cole | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Zoutara | 6 | Jason Lyon | Tommy Logan | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 9th | 3 | Mapleton Hill | 7 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Love To Lie | 10 | Kym Healy | 57kg | $101.00 | |
| 11th | 10 | Natalie Joy | 5 | Raymond Vigar | N J Dyer | 57kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Fabres | 13 | Ms T Halter | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Meet Me At The Bar | 13 | Richard Bensley | Chris Nash | 59kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Brave Heritage | 3 | Billy Cray | N J Dyer | 59kg |
Sitzler Sprint Hcp (66)
15:22 local1200mRestricted 66$27,500
Winner5. VerbositySP $18.00
★ Top pick2nd
1Daniher
Drawn ideally in barrier 2 at a track where the draw is the dominant form lever. Same successful hookup with Sweeney continues. Rising slightly in class but has proven he can win at this level previously.
2nd pick5th
8Lucky Fortuna
Recent runs have faded but this looks partly a class query, addressed by today's drop.
999th pickScratched
7The Final Word
Recent form is steady rather than scintillating - several minor placings without a win.
Value pick7th
6Throw At Da Stumps
The barrier is not ideal, but the horse has functioned from similar draws before.
- 1st5VerbosityStan Tsaikos$18.00
- 2nd1DaniherAaron Sweeney$3.20
- 3rd3StarzamPaul Shiers$13.00
- 4th4Mr MarrakechJarrod Todd$6.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Verbosity | 7 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Daniher | 2 | Aaron Sweeney | K J Lamprecht | 61kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 3 | Starzam | 5 | Paul Shiers | G Clarke | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Mr Marrakech | 6 | Jarrod Todd | G Clarke | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Lucky Fortuna | 1 | Kym Healy | 57kg | $2.05 | |
| 6th | 2 | Real Valentia | 3 | Kym Healy | 60.5kg | $11.00 | |
| 7th | 6 | Throw At Da Stumps | 8 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 7 | The Final Word | 9 | Jade Hampson | D Leech | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Field Of Praise | 4 | Philip Cole | 55kg |
Cleanaway Hcp (62)
15:57 local1000mRestricted 62$27,500
Winner3. TellezSP $12.00
★ Top pick3rd
4Dynamic Theory
Dynamic Theory presents the strongest form case in this race - four consecutive placings at Fannie Bay (3-2-2-1) show a horse peaking at the right time, drawn perfectly in barrier 2 on a track where inside gates are king. The moderate tempo with only one genuine leader suits his forward-racing style. A modest class rise is the only query, but the form trajectory strongly outweighs this.
2nd pick2nd
1Luna Field
Luna Field has genuine claims, boasting a strong record at Fannie Bay and a recent win at today's exact 1000m trip. Carrying top weight of 60kg is a minor concern, and barrier 6 is workable but not premium. Form is consistent and he has the profile of an in-form, fit runner that the track rewards.
3rd pick9th
2Dad Bod
Dad Bod drops sharply in grade after being competitive at Rest.70 level, which is a clear positive.
Value pick6th
9Starspangledancer
She has proven she can win at this exact trip and grade previously, and the data shows barrier is the single most reliable factor at this track.
- 1st3TellezStan Tsaikos$12.00
- 2nd1Luna FieldBilly Cray$2.80
- 3rd4Dynamic TheoryRichard Bensley$4.80
- 4th7DebatingJessica Booth$12.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Tellez | 9 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Luna Field | 6 | Billy Cray | N J Dyer | 60kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 4 | Dynamic Theory | 2 | Richard Bensley | Tommy Logan | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 7 | Debating | 8 | Jessica Booth | Ella Clarke | 53.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Snappy Sweetheart | 5 | Wayne Davis | Rhonda Cole | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Starspangledancer | 1 | Jade Doyle | G Clarke | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Miss Boom | 3 | Kym Healy | 55kg | $12.00 | |
| 8th | 5 | Black Coal | 4 | Jade Hampson | D Leech | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Dad Bod | 7 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 58kg | $6.50 |
Bet365 Palmerston Sprint
16:33 local1200mOpen$150,000
Winner2. BoldinhoSP $7.00
★ Top pick4th
3Balastier
Balastier is the standout on current form with back-to-back Fannie Bay wins and a scorching recent record.
2nd pick5th
1Dakota Lee
Dakota Lee boasts a superstar record with 15 wins from 19 starts and was narrowly beaten last start.
3rd pick9th
12Runaway Tycoon
Runaway Tycoon is flying with 5 wins from his last 6 runs and a red-hot Todd combination, but faces a genuine step up in class today.
Value pickScratched
13Anson Bay
- 1st2BoldinhoStan Tsaikos$7.00
- 2nd7Early CrowJade Hampson$11.00
- 3rd10Wild BeauJessica Booth$21.00
- 4th3BalastierJason Lyon$1.75
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Boldinho | 1 | Stan Tsaikos | G Clarke | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Early Crow | 2 | Jade Hampson | D Leech | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Wild Beau | 12 | Jessica Booth | Ella Clarke | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Balastier | 8 | Jason Lyon | Chloe Baxter | 54kg | $1.75 |
| 5th | 1 | Dakota Lee | 5 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Terry Gillett | 63kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Field Of Flutes | 4 | Aaron Sweeney | G Clarke | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Arizona Activist | 9 | Richard Bensley | Chloe Baxter | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Bon's Pride | 10 | Paul Shiers | Jason Manning | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Runaway Tycoon | 6 | Jarrod Todd | Ella Clarke | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Devils Delight | 7 | Jade Doyle | G Clarke | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Flying Yishu | 3 | Paul Denton | Greg Connor | 54kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Cinque Torri | 11 | Joe Bowditch | Ella Clarke | 54kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Anson Bay | 10 | Chris Nash | 54kg |
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