Auxiliary is the clearest form horse. Recent Fannie Bay sequence (win Rest 66 1100m, 2nd Bench 76, solid 4th) plus a genuine 1100m win and on-pace draw make him the most likely winner in a slow-tempo sprint.
Northern Territory · Saturday 15 August 2026
Katherine tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Katherine. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Duncan Electrical/foxalicious Fruit Hcp (70)
Inside draw and on-pace projection suit Katherine’s tight turns and short straight.
Barrier 2 helps, and the improving pattern is genuine. Slow tempo and top weight are negatives, but he is the most reliable each-way/place threat among the second tier.
- 1st1AuxiliaryLek Maloney$2.25
- 2nd6Dancer For MoneyWayne Davis$61.00
- 3rd4Juice BoxJessica Booth$6.00
- 4th5Chief White SockDanielle Hirini$10.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Auxiliary | 3 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 58.5kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 6 | Dancer For Money | 5 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Juice Box | 6 | Jessica Booth | Tommy Logan | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Chief White Sock | 4 | Danielle Hirini | Barry Cooke | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Verbosity | 2 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 59.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3 | Luna Field | 1 | Billy Cray | N J Dyer | 56.5kg |
HIQA/Terry (Ducks) Ross Memorial Hcp (58)
Field Of Praise brings the strongest pure form case after a narrow 2nd in Rest 58 last start. Inside barrier and workable weight suit Katherine's sprint pattern favouring horses turning in striking range. Class is ideal and recent trajectory is upward versus several exposed rivals.
Class relief and elite jockey-horse stats (3 wins from 7) give her a clear tactical edge on a track that rewards early position. Strong each-way profile in a volatile Restricted 58.
Forgetaboutit is trending the right way with a narrow 2nd last start and prior competitive Rest 58 effort. Barrier 3 and distance suitability align with Katherine sprint requirements. Reliable place contender who can capitalise if the top two meet interference.
Only The Best offers clear overlay after a Rest 58 win and fresh 4th seven days ago. Ideal roughie/value in a high-variance country Restricted race where recent winners often improve further.
- 1st1Galaxy GeneralJessica Booth$3.40
- 2nd10Arrogant MissDanielle Hirini$21.00
- 3rd5Field Of PraiseLek Maloney$5.00
- 4th7Only The BestLeanne Boyd$8.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Galaxy General | 5 | Jessica Booth | G Clarke | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 10 | Arrogant Miss | 7 | Danielle Hirini | Barry Cooke | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Field Of Praise | 2 | Lek Maloney | Philip Cole | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Only The Best | 6 | Leanne Boyd | W A Savage | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Buades | 9 | Deborah Barton | Barry Cooke | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Forgetaboutit | 3 | Jade Doyle | Philip Cole | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Snappy Sweetheart | 1 | Wayne Davis | Rhonda Cole | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Oakland Raider | 8 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Philip Cole | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Cripps Tonite | 4 | Billy Cray | Philip Cole | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Miami Vice | 10 | Stan Tsaikos | Philip Cole | 61kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Sassy Abbey | 11 | Philip Cole | 55.5kg |
Katherine Club Trobis Mdn Plate
Clear form standout after successive narrow seconds in similar maidens. Handles Good ground, draws well and maps to be within striking range at the 400m on Katherine's tight circuit.
Maps midfield but can improve sharply if she settles and uses her early speed on the tight Katherine circuit.
Map advantage is significant at Katherine 1000m where leaders and handy types dominate. The prior narrow third shows ability and wholesale gear removal could spark improvement. High-variance maiden profile but the on-pace role makes her a logical threat if she begins cleanly.
Maps midfield with tactical options and is open to further improvement.
- 1st5Flash KermyWayne Davis$2.70
- 2nd7Natalie JoyBilly Cray$4.80
- 3rd6Milk FoamLek Maloney$9.00
- 4th4Opulent OscarDeborah Barton$5.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Flash Kermy | 3 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 7 | Natalie Joy | 4 | Billy Cray | N J Dyer | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 6 | Milk Foam | 6 | Lek Maloney | Philip Cole | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Opulent Oscar | 7 | Deborah Barton | Paul Shiers | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Macaverty | 8 | Jessica Booth | Rhonda Cole | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Zoutara | 2 | Danielle Hirini | Tommy Logan | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Kal It Magic | 5 | Jade Doyle | Philip Cole | 59kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Mapleton Hill | 1 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 59kg |
Fred NT Infrastructure (Bm54)
Yaki Ishi produced the strongest recent form signal, finishing a close 3rd in Rest 58 behind better company and now drops to BM54. Maps to settle on-pace in a projected slow tempo that favours leaders at Katherine’s tight circuit.
In a slow-tempo race he can settle handy and finish strongly, making him the clearest danger.
She maps to race on-pace from barrier 4 in a race shape that rewards early position at Katherine.
Brazen Sailor has finished second at his last four starts and now drops into a softer BM54.
- 1st2AnecdotalWayne Davis$3.90
- 2nd7Press ExpressJessica Booth$9.50
- 3rd4Yaki IshiBilly Cray$4.60
- 4th3Brazen SailorLeanne Boyd$16.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Anecdotal | 1 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 60kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 7 | Press Express | 7 | Jessica Booth | Tommy Logan | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Yaki Ishi | 5 | Billy Cray | N J Dyer | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 3 | Brazen Sailor | 9 | Leanne Boyd | W A Savage | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Lavender Glory | 4 | Jade Doyle | Rhonda Cole | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Saxon Beach | 8 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Philip Cole | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Bit Tired Actually | 6 | Stan Tsaikos | Philip Cole | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 8 | No I''m Not | 3 | Danielle Hirini | Chris Pollard | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Frawley | 2 | Lek Maloney | Philip Cole | 59.5kg | $3.20 |
Imparja (Bm54)
I Loverain brings the most reliable recent form into this volatile BM54, dropping from Rest 62 after competitive runs including a close 3rd. Slow tempo and midfield map allow a controlled run.
Clear second-best winning chance; each-way covers the map risk while capturing upside if he settles midfield.
Map is fine in a slow race, yet finishing power looks limited versus I Loverain and Kessler. Solid place prospect and logical third selection.
She is the sole runner with Katherine experience (placed) and owns a solid 1300m record. Ideal each-way/value play in a race where map and local knowledge matter.
- 1st6Hell And BackStan Tsaikos$20.00
- 2nd5Miami BabyDakota-Lee Gillett$5.50
- 3rd8AriarneBilly Cray$6.00
- 4th2I LoverainDeborah Barton$2.90
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Hell And Back | 3 | Stan Tsaikos | Chris Pollard | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Miami Baby | 5 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Chloe Baxter | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Ariarne | 7 | Billy Cray | N J Dyer | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 2 | I Loverain | 6 | Deborah Barton | Paul Shiers | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 1 | Kessler | 9 | Jade Doyle | Philip Cole | 61.5kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 9 | Brave Heritage | 2 | Jessica Booth | Philip Cole | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Okesutora | 1 | Danielle Hirini | Barry Cooke | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Bryce | 4 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 7 | Private Tender | 8 | Lek Maloney | Philip Cole | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
Great Northern/Hankel Moffatt Memorial Hcp (64)
Rock Revolution maps as the genuine leader in a projected slow tempo, a decisive edge at Katherine's tight circuit and short straight. Significant class relief from Rest 70/BM76 company plus a solid 5-win record and Good-track credentials make him the clearest form-and-map package. Barrier 3 allows an economical lead without over-racing. Top weight is the main query but the race shape heavily favours him.
The Accelator comes off a decisive Rest 58 win and is the only runner with a proven Katherine 1700m victory. Recent form is honest and progressive, barrier 4 is workable, and the stable knows the track. Slow tempo is a mild negative if he settles midfield, but fitness and local suitability keep him firmly in the finish. Strong each-way claims behind the leader.
The class drop is genuine. Still a top-three chance on raw form but not the win selection.
The inside alley is a major asset at Katherine, allowing a soft midfield or better trail in a race lacking depth.
- 1st4The AccelatorStan Tsaikos$3.00
- 2nd7Girls Girls GirlsWayne Davis$18.00
- 3rd2UnquestionablyBilly Cray$3.30
- 4th9New EnterpriseDeborah Barton$26.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | The Accelator | 4 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 58.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Girls Girls Girls | 1 | Wayne Davis | Ms K Petrick | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Unquestionably | 5 | Billy Cray | N J Dyer | 60kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 9 | New Enterprise | 2 | Deborah Barton | Peter Stennett | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Aggressive | 7 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Danger Man | 9 | Danielle Hirini | Chris Pollard | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Rock Revolution | 3 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Chloe Baxter | 61kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Villa Seventynine | 8 | Jessica Booth | G Clarke | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Able Seaman | 6 | Jade Doyle | Philip Cole | 55kg | $20.00 |
Ladbrokes Katherine Cup
Venting is the clearest form horse. Track/distance record of a win and placing from two starts plus barrier 2 align with Katherine’s 400m-position bias.
The Girl's Boy brings consistent Open-level competitiveness and the best jockey-trainer stats in the race. Recent 5th and 6th in Opens plus a Rest 76 win show he belongs. Slightly inferior to Venting on peak class and map, but a logical main danger who can capitalise if the topweight falters.
However the step from Rest 70 into Open, plus the slowest recent 600m in the field, mean he is not the strongest pure-form chance. Include for the exotics and as a place threat rather than the win selection.
Prince Jofra offers overlay value. Barrier 1 is a clear tactical plus at Katherine, he has a distance win and prior Open placing, and first-time front pads signal intent.
- 1st8Barocco BarJade Doyle$7.50
- 2nd1VentingStan Tsaikos$3.20
- 3rd2Vega MagnificoBilly Cray$6.00
- 4th7Princess PancakesDeborah Barton$19.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Barocco Bar | 4 | Jade Doyle | Patrick Johnston | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Venting | 2 | Stan Tsaikos | Ms K Petrick | 64kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 2 | Vega Magnifico | 3 | Billy Cray | N J Dyer | 62.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Princess Pancakes | 5 | Deborah Barton | Ms K Petrick | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 3 | The Girl''s Boy | 6 | Lek Maloney | Ms K Petrick | 61.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Prince Jofra | 1 | Wayne Davis | Jason Manning | 61kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Capitol Hill | 8 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Chloe Baxter | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Hotim English | 7 | Jessica Booth | Ella Clarke | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
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