Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Northern Territory · Saturday 24 October 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 5 races at Darwin. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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He has been running against stronger company, including a city-class handicap, and drops into a maiden here. Still a maiden without a place, but the class relief and a hot stable make him the most likely winner.
He has been a consistent placegetter in Darwin maidens, running third three times while on or near the pace. Ideal conditions with an open lead and a moderate tempo. The wide draw is the main concern, but he is likely to show speed.
A mare who keeps hitting the frame at the track. She has the best draw in the field and should settle in a handy spot. Fitness gets better second up, and the class is not demanding. The jockey record is a worry, but the gate and the consistent placings make her a sound each-way chance rather than a standout.
She is the likeliest leader in a race lacking a proven front-runner, which counts for a lot in a low-grade maiden. The stable is in red-hot form and the jockey-trainer combination is among the best at the track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Lady Fireball | 1 | Danielle Hirini | Chris Pollard | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Prince Of Sparta | 3 | Billy Cray | Chloe Baxter | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 9 | My Luna | 5 | Stan Tsaikos | Chris Pollard | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Macaverty | 2 | Jessica Booth | Rhonda Cole | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Long Reign | 7 | Richard Bensley | Chris Nash | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Milk Foam | 4 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Philip Cole | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Opulent Oscar | 6 | Paul Shiers | Paul J Shiers | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Brave Heritage | 9 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Perfect Link | 8 | Jarrod Todd | Chloe Baxter | 59kg | $6.00 |
Rates as the best form runner in the field. He has run to a winning standard over 1200m at Fannie Bay and is fit off a run last week.
He is thoroughly consistent, runs to a good standard every start and drops in class.
His 1200m record at Fannie Bay is the best in the field, with four wins from five, and he has dropped to a class he has won at.
He ran a strong win over this course and distance in July and a good second at a higher level, and his record fresh is solid.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Physical Graffiti | 7 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Gary Clarke | 60.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Jumping Power Two | 1 | Richard Bensley | Tommy Logan | 60.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Ankle Rolex | 8 | Billy Cray | Patrick Johnston | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Order Online | 5 | Jarrod Todd | Gary Clarke | 61kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 7 | Crazy Brave | 4 | Paul Shiers | Paul J Shiers | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Cavendish | 3 | Danielle Hirini | Dick Leech | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Kalimna Views | 2 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 5 | All Inclusive | 6 | Jessica Booth | Gary Clarke | 57kg | $8.50 |
Field Of Flutes won last start over Genetic Freak and gets a similar weight rise. It sits ideally on pace behind a likely lone leader and has an outstanding Fannie Bay record. The 62.5kg is a concern at 1200m, where it has been placed but not won, but it is still the most likely winner.
Genetic Freak is the only real leader and should get an uncontested run on a tight turning track, which is a big plus in a moderate tempo. He ran well last start and has won over the trip.
Atlantic Ocean's light weight and inside barrier give him a good chance. He has shown a high level when winning at 1200m. The last run was poor and he tends to be back in the field, which is a negative when there is a lone leader. A reasonable placing chance rather than a strong win chance.
The risk is that he will be well back in a moderately run race, and he pulled up lame last start. If he gets a clear passage and the tempo lifts he is a nice overlay for the placings.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Field Of Flutes | 4 | Jarrod Todd | Gary Clarke | 62.5kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 6 | Zing To Win | 6 | Danielle Hirini | Chris Pollard | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Bon's Pride | 3 | Vanessa Arnott | Jason Manning | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Genetic Freak | 7 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Tayarn Halter | 59.5kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 5 | Tartaglia | 2 | Billy Cray | Chloe Baxter | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Atlantic Ocean | 1 | Paul Shiers | Paul J Shiers | 55kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Cotehele | 5 | Stan Tsaikos | Terry Gillett | 59.5kg |
Debating is the one runner likely to lead and control a moderate tempo on the tight Fannie Bay track, and he won comfortably at this grade last start. His recent runs have been to a winning standard, he carries a light effective weight, and the stable and jockey combination is in form.
Predicting has the draw and the speed to sit second or third with cover, which is the best place to be in a moderately run 1100m. Two wins from seven at the trip and a win at this grade this season show the ability.
A genuine contender who has been in good form and is up in grade only slightly. He has won at this level and was sound last week even though he was bumped and unbalanced. He gets a place in the top three on current form.
Pafitis is a model of consistency in the placings, with two good seconds at this track last month. He has the speed to sit just off the leader and gets a drop in class here.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Mods | 9 | Billy Cray | Tommy Logan | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Warrego | 12 | Vanessa Arnott | Dick Leech | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Pafitis | 4 | Jarrod Todd | Gary Clarke | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Damo Dayz | 5 | Paul Shiers | Paul J Shiers | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Field Of Praise | 3 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Zoutara | 1 | Danielle Hirini | Tommy Logan | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Meet Me At The Bar | 13 | Stan Tsaikos | Chris Nash | 61kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Predicting | 2 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Tayarn Halter | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Si Senora | 10 | Richard Bensley | Tommy Logan | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 3 | Debating | 7 | Jessica Booth | Ella Clarke | 58kg | $3.30 |
| Scr | 5 | Gunnie Gunfighter | 8 | Tommy Logan | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Red Extreme | 6 | Jason Manning | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Sassy Abbey | 11 | Wayne Davis | Philip Cole | 55kg |
The most likely winner on form. He has two wins and two seconds from four starts here over 1600m, beat this grade in July and ran a gutsy second against better last start. He gets a class drop and a jockey who knows him well. A slow pace is a mild concern, but he has raced handy before and should be close enough to strike.
Likely to lead unchallenged in a slow-run 1600m, which is the best scenario for a front-runner. He has a good record at the trip and ran a top-class race at Katherine.
He is in career-best form, having won the same grade last start over 1300m. The step up to 1600m is a question, but a good run at the trip at Kununurra suggests he can handle it. Top weight and a likely back-of-field position in a slow race are drawbacks, but he is a consistent placegetter and a clear threat.
The step up to 1600m is unproven, so he is best played for a place.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Fury | 4 | Jarrod Todd | Gary Clarke | 61kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Villa Seventynine | 3 | Paul Shiers | Chloe Baxter | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Bruno Bruno | 5 | Jessica Booth | Tayarn Halter | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Barocco Bar | 2 | Billy Cray | Patrick Johnston | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Bon's Your Back | 6 | Richard Bensley | Tommy Logan | 61kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 7 | New Enterprise | 1 | Wayne Davis | Peter Stennett | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Convincebility | 7 | Dakota-Lee Gillett | Tayarn Halter | 60kg | $8.50 |
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