Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Northern Territory · Saturday 5 September 2026
Our top pick won 4 of 6 races at Darwin. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Biden Time maps as the clear lone leader in a projected slow tempo at 1600m, a decisive advantage at Fannie Bay. Recent win in Restricted 62 and solid track/distance record outweigh the last-start sprint flop. Todd-Clarke combination is reliable locally. Despite topweight and declining trend, class and map make him the most likely winner in this volatile R58.
New Enterprise brings the best pure track-and-distance credentials in the field and drops in grade with a featherweight. Improving last-start effort at 1700m plus early pace to sit handy behind the leader suits the slow tempo.
Miami Baby is a consistent local who rarely runs a bad race at Fannie Bay and comes off a narrow second at Katherine. Barrier 2 helps, yet the complete absence of 1600m form is a major query in a staying test. Still rates the clearest each-way threat behind the map leader if he sees out the mile.
Bryce is a genuine local with a win at the trip and deep Fannie Bay experience. Overlay for a small each-way play if he rebounds.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Miami Baby | 2 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Chloe Baxter | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Biden Time | 3 | Lek Maloney | G Clarke | 59.5kg | $1.70 |
| 3rd | 4 | Bryce | 6 | W R Davis | Philip Cole | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Hell And Back | 1 | S Tsaikos | Chris Pollard | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Danger Man | 5 | D A Hirini | Chris Pollard | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 7 | My Luna | 7 | Jessica Booth | Chris Pollard | 53kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 6 | New Enterprise | 4 | Deborah Barton | Peter Stennett | 53kg | $7.50 |
Rossanado is the clear form horse. Dominant at Fannie Bay 1300m with three wins from five, dropping from Open company after a narrow 2nd.
Struck Gold resumes second-up after a solid 2nd in BM76 over this trip. Maps to settle handy-mid and finish strongly in moderate tempo.
Inside draw and proven class form give him strong claims to bounce back from a plain last run and feature prominently.
Stormfront drops sharply from Open grade into BM76 with a favourable on-pace draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Rossanado | 6 | Deborah Barton | Paul Shiers | 53.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Bruno Bruno | 1 | D A Hirini | Ms T Halter | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Struck Gold | 4 | Jessica Booth | Ella Clarke | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 6 | Hennessy Lad | 3 | S Tsaikos | G Clarke | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Hebel | 7 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Terry Gillett | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Stormfront | 5 | Lek Maloney | G Clarke | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Vieri | 2 | W R Davis | Chris Nash | 55kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Fury | 7 | G Clarke | 56kg |
Lim's Bighorn maps perfectly as the genuine leader in a moderate tempo that favours on-pace types. Synthetic form is outstanding and the light weight plus barrier 2 give him every chance to dictate. Recent 1000m run keeps him sharp.
On-pace role from barrier 4 is ideal for the expected moderate tempo. Jockey stats are a concern but the underlying ability and last-start improvement make him the clearest threat to the leader.
Recent Open runs have been plain and the form is declining, yet the underlying ability and connections keep him in the first three. Maps midfield-back so needs the right tempo.
Genetic Freak gets in light and projects to race on-pace behind the leader.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Genetic Freak | 7 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Ms T Halter | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Field Of Flutes | 6 | Jessica Booth | G Clarke | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Lim's Bighorn | 2 | Lek Maloney | Patrick Johnston | 54.5kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 4 | Devils Delight | 5 | D A Hirini | G Clarke | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 7 | Awash | 3 | W R Davis | G Clarke | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Bon's Pride | 1 | Ms V Arnott | Jason Manning | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Gravina | 4 | S Tsaikos | Chris Pollard | 57kg | $5.50 |
Connections are firing and the horse is fit seven days between runs. Clear form leader despite slow-tempo map concerns.
All Inclusive maps to use early speed from barrier 3 in a race lacking genuine pace pressure.
Tigers Roar is the clear leader in a slow-tempo 1100m and can dictate. Prior Fannie Bay wins and class drop keep him competitive first-up despite a long spell and ordinary last run. Map advantage is decisive in this grade even with jockey and freshness queries.
Field Of Praise is a reliable Fannie Bay performer who gets the perfect low weight and inside draw. Recent placings show she is fit and competitive at the level.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Order Online | 6 | D A Hirini | G Clarke | 62kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Tigers Roar | 5 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Ms T Halter | 60.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | All Inclusive | 3 | Jessica Booth | G Clarke | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Romantic Love | 2 | S Tsaikos | Terry Gillett | 60.5kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Field Of Praise | 1 | Lek Maloney | Philip Cole | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Flash Kermy | 4 | W R Davis | Philip Cole | 57kg | $13.00 |
Montjuic Magic is the clear form horse. Top weight is a minor concern in a compressed scale, and the mare has already beaten stronger company. Todd is riding well and the stable is positive.
Light weight and synthetic win are pluses. However she maps midfield in a slow-tempo race that favours on-pacers, has a modest win strike, and is overbet relative to pure winning chance versus Montjuic Magic.
He has placed consistently around Fannie Bay and handles 1100m. The class jump and backmarker map in a leader-dominated slow race are clear negatives, while the jockey is ice-cold. Still the clearest each-way threat behind the top two on current trajectory.
Starzam is the value overlay. As the sole genuine leader from barrier 1 he can dictate a slow tempo that historically suits front-runners at Fannie Bay. Recent form is mixed but the map is ideal.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Montjuic Magic | 4 | D A Hirini | Chloe Baxter | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 4 | Littlebourkestreet | 2 | Deborah Barton | Paul Shiers | 55.5kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 2 | Physical Graffiti | 3 | S Tsaikos | G Clarke | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Starzam | 1 | Jessica Booth | G Clarke | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 5 | If I Was You | 5 | W R Davis | Chloe Baxter | 57kg | $6.50 |
Clear form leader in this maiden. Early speed rank one suits the moderate tempo and lone-leader map. Drop back to 1000m after a wide 1300m run is a positive.
The most reliable and experienced runner. Consistent placings including a recent Fannie Bay maiden second and solid overall track record. Barrier four and ability to race handy suit the moderate tempo.
Latest Katherine 1000m third and prior metropolitan placings at the trip give her claims. Light weight helps. Backmarker role is the main risk in a race that may not collapse, but finishing strength makes her a clear top-three chance and each-way prospect in this maiden.
Map and barrier make him dangerous. Gate one lets him settle handy in a moderate tempo that favours on-pacers. Prior thirds and solid jockey-trainer strike rate add appeal.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Meet Me At The Bar | 7 | S Tsaikos | Chris Nash | 59kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 7 | Zoutara | 3 | D A Hirini | Tommy Logan | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Brave Heritage | 2 | Ms V Arnott | Philip Cole | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Saxon Beach | 4 | W R Davis | Philip Cole | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Milk Foam | 6 | Lek Maloney | Philip Cole | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Opulent Oscar | 1 | Deborah Barton | Paul Shiers | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 7th | 2 | Macaverty | 5 | Jessica Booth | Rhonda Cole | 57kg | $15.00 |
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