CUP 2026 KATHERINE SATURDAY AUGUST 15th
PO BOX 1401 KATHERINE NT 0851 2026 COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Paul Mullins SECRETARY Peter Rose TREASURER Angela Harding DIRECTORS Rodney Hoffman David Reid Tegan Peirce Harrison Fridd Josh Fridd RACING OFFICIALS TRNT Stewards Panel TRSA Handicapping Panel Handicapper Judge: Greg Middleton Commentator: Russell Leonard Starter: Jack O'Neill NT Veterinary Clinic VICE PRESIDENT Dirk Ambjerb-Pedersen
3 Best Dressed Young lady (18-39) - After race 2 Best Dressed Gentleman (18+ Years) - After race 4 Best Dressed Child (0-17) - After Race 1 FASHIONS On The Field Proudly sponsored by Top Nail & Beauty Palace Best Dressed Classic Lady (40+ Years) - After Race 3
4 President’s Message It gives our Turf Club great pleasure to welcome you all here today, supporting Katherine’s Premier Event “The Ladbrokes Katherine Cup Race Day.” I would like to thank the Katherine Community for continuously supporting this event – without the public we don’t have an audience. To the Major Sponsors, your support is invaluable. The financial support that you provide for a Not-For-Profit Club to hold this event each year is how we are able to put the show on: • Ladbrokes • Katherine Club Inc • Great Northern • Express Signs • HiQA • Fred NT An extra special thanks goes out to the smaller businesses that just keep putting their hands in their pockets to support community events by way of cash and in-kind sponsorship: • Kleen Yard Katherine • Dragon Fly Catering • Territory Traffic Management • Foxalicious Fruit • Imparja • Duncan Electrical • Balton Rex • Patow • Hire Power • Kennards Hire
5 President’s Message To TRNT, we owe you a huge debt of gratitude for your ongoing support of country racing in the NT. To all the crew behind the scenes, from track to office, thank you – this raceday doesn’t happen without your support. To our Committee, members, wives, partners and families, a huge thank you for your tireless continuation of support to your club each and every year. Free Buses are available from Territory Transit to get you home. Have an awesome Katherine Cup Day. Please drink and gamble responsibly. This event is yours, the public’s, and to ensure its continuation in the future it’s up to you. Enjoy and be safe. Paul Mullins President Katherine Turf Club
6 TRAINERS’ & JOCKEYS’ BONUS The trainer and jockey who accrue the most points on the day, on a 3-2-1 basis (3 for 1st, 2 for 2nd, 1 for 3rd), will receive a cash bonus. Trainer Bonus $2,000 Proudly supported by Balton Rex Constructions Jockey Bonus $1,000 Proudly supported by Kleen Yards Katherine NB: Should more than one trainer/jockey finish on the same number of points, the winner(s) will be decided on a countback (no of wins, 2nds, 3rds etc) until a clear winner is found.
7 Trainers by Runners Chloe Baxter 5 Miami Baby 5 1 Rock Revolution 6 5 Capitol Hill 7 Ella Clarke 6 Hotim English 7 Gary Clarke 1 Galaxy General 2 3 Villa Seventynine 6 Philip Cole 6 Dancer For Money 1 2 Miami Vice 2 3 Cripps Tonite 2 5 Field Of Praise 2 8 Oakland Raider 2 9 Sassy Abbey 2 11e Forgetaboutit 2 1 Kal It Magic 3 5 Flash Kermy 3 6 Milk Foam 3 1 Frawley 4 2 Anecdotal 4 6 Bit Tired Actually 4 9 Saxon Beach 4 1 Kessler 5 4 Bryce 5 7 Private Tender 5 9 Brave Heritage 5 6 Able Seaman 6 Rhonda Cole 4 Snappy Sweetheart 2 2 Macaverty 3 5 Lavender Glory 4 Barry Cooke 5 Chief White Sock 1 6 Buades 2 10 Arrogant Miss 2 3 Okesutora 5 Neil Dyer 3 Luna Field 1 7 Natalie Joy 3 4 Yaki Ishi 4 8 Ariarne 5 2 Unquestionably 6 2 Vega Magnifico 7 Patrick Johnston 8 Barocco Bar 7 Tommy Logan 4 Juice Box 1 8 Zoutara 3 7 Press Express 4 Jason Manning 4 Prince Jofra 7 Kerry Petrick 1 Auxiliary 1 2 Verbosity 1 3 Mapleton Hill 3 4 The Accelator 6 5 Aggressive 6 7 Girls Girls Girls 6 1 Venting 7 3 The Girl’s Boy 7 7 Princess Pancakes 7 Chris Pollard 8 No I’m Not 4 6 Hell And Back 5 8 Danger Man 6 Will Savage 7 Only The Best 2 3 Brazen Sailor 4 Paul Shiers 4 Opulent Oscar 3 2 I Loverain 5 Peter Stennett 9 New Enterprise 6 # HORSE Race # # HORSE RACE # # HORSE RACE # Undeclared 9 Sassy Abbey 2 Deborah Barton 6 Buades 2 4 Opulent Oscar 3 2 I Loverain 5 9 New Enterprise 6 7 Princess Pancakes 7 Jessica Booth 4 Juice Box 1 1 Galaxy General 2 2 Macaverty 3 7 Press Express 4 9 Brave Heritage 5 3 Villa Seventynine 6 6 Hotim English 7 Leanne Boyd 7 Only The Best 2 3 Brazen Sailor 4 Billy Cray 3 Luna Field 1 3 Cripps Tonite 2 7 Natalie Joy 3 4 Yaki Ishi 4 8 Ariarne 5 2 Unquestionably 6 2 Vega Magnifico 7 Wayne Davis 6 Dancer For Money 1 4 Snappy Sweetheart 2 5 Flash Kermy 3 2 Anecdotal 4 4 Bryce 5 7 Girls Girls Girls 6 4 Prince Jofra 7 Jade Doyle 11e Forgetaboutit 2 1 Kal It Magic 3 5 Lavender Glory 4 1 Kessler 5 6 Able Seaman 6 8 Barocco Bar 7 Dakota Gillett 8 Oakland Raider 2 9 Saxon Beach 4 5 Miami Baby 5 1 Rock Revolution 6 5 Capitol Hill 7 Danielle Hirini 5 Chief White Sock 1 10 Arrogant Miss 2 8 Zoutara 3 8 No I’m Not 4 3 Okesutora 5 8 Danger Man 6 Lek Maloney 1 Auxiliary 1 5 Field Of Praise 2 6 Milk Foam 3 1 Frawley 4 7 Private Tender 5 5 Aggressive 6 3 The Girl’s Boy 7 Stan Tsaikos 2 Verbosity 1 2 Miami Vice 2 3 Mapleton Hill 3 6 Bit Tired Actually 4 6 Hell And Back 5 4 The Accelator 6 1 Venting 7 Jockeys By Rides # HORSE Race # # HORSE RACE # # HORSE RACE #
8 Timetable 11:05am Rosehill Gardens MIDWAY HANDICAP 1 1500m 11:13am Doomben BECOME A BRC MEMBER Fillies and Mares Class 3 Plate 1 1350m 11:40am Rosehill Gardens KIA ORA BLOODLINES TO HEADLINES HANDICAP 2 1300m 11:48am Doomben FAMILY RACEDAY 12 SEPTEMBER QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap 2 1350m 11:55am Caulfield Catanach’s Jewellers MRC150 Partner Handicap 1 1100m 12:07pm Morphettville Parks Sportsbet Jockey Watch Handicap 1 2426m 12:15pm Rosehill Gardens TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP 3 1300m 12:23pm Doomben MEKKA RACEDAY 22 AUGUST BENCHMARK 90 Handicap 3 2200m 12:30pm Caulfield Remembering Diatribe 2 2000m 12:42pm Morphettville Parks Sportsbet Blackbook Maiden Plate 2 1000m 12:50pm Rosehill Gardens SCHWEPPES HANDICAP 4 1900m 12:58pm Doomben SKY RACING Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 3 Plate 4 1350m 1:05pm Caulfield Brian Markovic Memorial 3 1400m 1:17pm Morphettville Parks Sportsbet Race Previews Handicap 3 1000m 1:25pm Rosehill Gardens PETALUMA HANDICAP 5 1400m 1:33pm Doomben XXXX Class 6 Handicap 5 1600m 1:40pm Caulfield Sportsbet More Places Handicap 4 1400m 1:42pm Katherine Duncan Electrical/Foxalicious Fruit Handicap 1 1100m 1:52pm Morphettville Parks Thomas Farms Handicap 4 1000m 2:00pm Rosehill Gardens PROVEN THOROUGHBREDS HANDICAP 6 1100m 2:03pm Belmont LAWN PRIDE AUSTRALIA PLATE 1 1400m 2:08pm Doomben KIDMAN BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 6 1600m 2:15pm Caulfield Tobin Brothers Vain Stakes 5 1100m 2:17pm Katherine HiQA/Terry (Ducks) Ross Memorial 2 1100m 2:27pm Morphettville Parks Hahn Handicap 5 1569m 2:35pm Rosehill Gardens ASAHI SUPER DRY HANDICAP 7 1200m 2:41pm Belmont QUAYCLEAN HANDICAP 2 1000m 2:47pm Doomben CBT Colts, Geldings and Entires BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 7 1200m 2:55pm Caulfield Quayclean Quezette Stakes 6 1100m 2:57pm Katherine Katherine Club TROBIS Maiden 3 1000m 3:07pm Morphettville Parks Sportsbet Green Tick Handicap 6 1000m 3:15pm Rosehill Gardens TAB ROSEBUD 8 1100m 3:19pm Belmont MC POLYTRACK HANDICAP 3 1400m 3:23pm Doomben BUNDABERG RUM Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 8 1200m 3:30pm Caulfield Catanach’s Jewellers P.B. Lawrence Stakes 7 1400m 3:31pm Katherine Fred NT Infrastructure Handicap 4 1300m 3:42pm Morphettville Parks PFD Food Services Handicap 7 1250m 3:50pm Rosehill Gardens RACING AND SPORTS HANDICAP 9 1400m 3:54pm Belmont VALE GREG MATTA - MAKE IT MATTA HANDICAP 4 2100m 3:58pm Doomben LADBROKES BIG BETS COPY NOW OPEN Handicap 9 1200m 4:03pm Katherine Imparja Handicap 5 1300m 4:05pm Caulfield Evergreen Turf Regal Roller Stakes 8 1200m 4:17pm Morphettville Parks Festival Hire Handicap 8 1250m 4:25pm Rosehill Gardens ROSEHILL BOWLING CLUB HANDICAP 10 1400m 4:30pm Belmont TABTOUCH - WESTSPEED PLATINUM SERIES HEAT 1 5 1300m 4:34pm Katherine Great Northern/Hankel Moffatt Memorial 6 1700m 4:45pm Caulfield Toby Newton Handicap 9 1600m 4:57pm Morphettville Parks Quayclean Handicap 9 1400m 5:04pm Katherine Ladbrokes Katherine Cup 7 1700m 5:10pm Belmont GLENROY CHAFF HANDICAP 6 1650m 5:50pm Belmont BLUE SPEC STAKES 7 1650m 6:25pm Belmont BERNARD COUCH MEMORIAL HANDICAP 8 1200m Time Venue Race NAME RAce# DIST
9 DARWIN TURF CLUB - Saturday 1st August, 2026 Weather: Fine Track: Good Rail: True Position Stewards: J Zucal (Chairman), R Hamilton, R Shiers, S Jerrard (RWWA) Deputy Stewards: C Streat, E Baird Clerk of Scales: B Huppatz Judge/Assistant: G Middleton, D Garnham Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic & Dr. K Kiely (RWWA Veterinarian) Number of Races: 7 Number of Runners: 68 Stakes Paid: $315,000 General: All acceptors for the Palmerston Sprint were subject to a veterinary examination on Thursday 30 July 2026 and blood samples were collected for the purpose of out of competition testing. All riders were breath tested for the presence of alcohol. Jockey R Vigar provided a breath sample that detected alcohol at a level in excess of the prescribed limit as outlined under AR139(1)(f) and acting under AR138(3)(a), Jockey R Vigar was stood down from his riding engagements. Stewards subsequently approved the following rider changes: Race 1: GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS – B Cray Race 2: SASS – J Todd Race 3: BRUNO BRUNO – J Hampson Race 4: NATALIE JOY – B Cray Jockey R Vigar subsequently acknowledged a breach of AR139(1)(a) in that when undergoing a routine breath test at Fannie Bay on 1 August 2026, he recorded a level of alcohol above the prescribed limit as mandated under the Rules. In assessing the matter of an appropriate penalty, the Stewards considered Jockey Vigar’s: • Guilty plea and acknowledgement of the breach. • Clear record under this Rule. • Personal circumstances. • Also, this offence had occurred on a prime feature race day. Jockey Raymond Vigar’s license was suspended for a period of 8 weeks, to expire at midnight 26th September 2026. Further, Mr Vigar will be permitted to return to riding track work after a period of 4 weeks and on application to the Stewards and providing a clear breath test. Race 1: Viadux Mile 0-66 – 1600m Stewards interviewed trainer K Petrick in relation to the riding instructions she intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event. FIELDS OF COURAGE (J Todd) – When questioned rider expressed disappointment with the gelding’s performance and could offer no concrete explanation. Subsequently a veterinary examination revealed that the gelding was lame in the off-fore and would require a veterinary clearance before starting in a race or trial. MAGARTEN (S Tsaikos) – Over raced in the early and middle stages and restrained from heels. GRINZINGER BISHOP (J Hampson) – Raced wide throughout. GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS (R Vigar) – Slow into stride. MACHINE MAN (A Sweeney) – Rider dropped whip at the 100m. 1ST VIERI 2ND HENNESSY LAD 3RD MAGARTEN Race 2: Stratco Administrator’s Cup 0-58 – 1300m RHESUS (J Booth) – Commenced awkwardly losing ground. Rider reported that the gelding lay out throughout the race. Raced wide throughout. YOUR NOT THE BOSS (J Lyon) – Raced wide throughout. HELL AND BACK (J Doyle) – Slow to begin. 1ST TEXTURE 2ND EASY RED 3RD ITWASONLYAKISS Stewards Report
10 Race 3: KNL Fire Handicap BM76 – 1300m STRUCK GOLD (J Booth) – Lost off-fore plate in running. SHISUTA BO (I Luximon) – Slow into stride. Lost off-hind plate in running. LIM’S IDA (B Cray) – Commenced awkwardly. Raced keenly approaching the 800m. OUR COUVER (S Tsaikos) – Slow into stride. Raced wide from the 600m. 1ST SHISUTA BO 2ND STRUCK GOLD 3RD GRAVINA Race 4: Victoria Village Katherine TROBIS Maiden SW – 1200m Stewards interviewed trainer P Cole in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event. MAPLETON HILL (S Tsaikos) – Bumped on jumping. MILK FOAM (W Davis) – Slow to begin. NATALIE JOY (B Cray) – Commenced awkwardly then shifted outwards. Steadied when racing in restricted room near the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the mare returned coughing. ZOUTARA (J Lyon) – Bumped on jumping then tightened for room. Raced wide throughout. 1ST TEE GALLERIA 2ND FLASH KERMY 3RD KAL IT MAGIC Race 5: Sitzler Sprint 0-66 – 1200m DANIHER (A Sweeney) – Jumped outwards at the start bumping another runner and was slow into stride. Steadied near the 600m. REAL VALENTIA (J Doyle) – Bumped on jumping MR MARRAKECH (J Todd) – Bumped on jumping. VERBOSITY (S Tsaikos) – Bumped on jumping THROW AT DA STUMPS (L Maloney) – Raced wide throughout. LUCKY FORTUNA (J Booth) – Slow to begin. Rider reported the mare commenced to hang out prior to entering the home straight. General: In regard to an incident where DANIHER (A Sweeney) was steadied near the 600m, on inquiry it was established that at that stage of the race STARZAM (P Shiers) had been dictated inwards marginally by VERBOSITY (S Tsaikos) with REAL VALENTIA (J Doyle) being obliged to shift in slightly, causing DANHIHER to race in restricted room and steady. Whilst no one rider could be held accountable, Stewards cautioned all riders to take all measures to ride safely. 1ST VERBOSITY 2ND DANIHER 3RD STARZAM Race 6: Cleanaway Handicap 0-62 – 1000m TELLEZ (S Tsaikos) – Raced wide throughout. DYNAMIC THEORY (R Bensley) – Slow into stride. MISS BOOM (I Luximon) – Rider reported that the saddle slipped backwards placing him at a disadvantage. STARSPANGLEDANCER (J Doyle) – Slow into stride. Held up on straightening, was taken inwards to obtain clear running and was then further disappointed for a run and angled outwards to continue going forward. 1ST TELLEZ 2ND LUNA FIELD 3RD DYNAMIC THEORY Race 7: bet365 Palmerston Sprint – 1200m Stewards interviewed trainer G Clarke in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event. BOLDINHO (S Tsaikos) – Leaving the 900m bumped on several occasions with another runner. BALASTIER (J Lyon) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the off-fore heel. FIELD OF FLUTES (A Sweeney) – Leaving the 900m lay inwards bumping on several occasions with another runner. FLYING YISHU (P Denton) – Slow to begin. EARLY CROW (J Hampson) – Steadied at the 600m. BON’S PRIDE (P Shiers) – Raced wide throughout. RUNAWAY TYCOON (J Todd) – Passing the 900m momentarily steadied. General: In regard to EARLY CROW (J Hampson) steadying and racing in restricted room near the 600m, Jockey A Sweeney (FIELD OF FLUTES) was advised to exercise more care in future to ensure other runners have adequate racing room. 1ST BOLDINHO 2ND EARLY CROW 3RD WILD BEAU Stewards Report
11 General: All riders were subject to alcohol breath testing. Post-race swab samples taken from all winners & EARLY CROW (R7). Pre-race samples were taken from: BRYCE, GRAVINA, FLASH KERMY, ONE LAST PROMISE, THROW AT DA STUMPS & all runners engaged in Race 7. Reprimands: Race 1 – Jockey J Todd was reprimanded for using the whip when out of contention, AR132(6)(c). Race 4 – Jockey P Shiers was reprimanded for a whip breach, AR132(7)(a)(ii). Suspensions: Jockey R Vigar was suspended for 8 weeks for a breach of AR139(1)(a). Fines: Nil Embargoes & Warnings: R1 - FIELDS OF COURAGE – Veterinary clearance required prior to trialling or racing again. Medicals: Nil J Zucal Chairman of Stewards (Acting) Stewards Report
12 DARWIN TURF CLUB - Monday 3rd August, 2026 Weather: Fine Track: Good Rail: True Position Stewards: J Zucal (Chairman), R Hamilton, R Shiers, S Jerrard (RWWA Deputy Stewards: C Streat, E Baird Clerk of Scales: B Huppatz Judge/Assistant: G Middleton, D Garnham Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic & Dr. K Kiely (RWWA Veterinarian) Number of Races: 10 Number of Runners: 104 Stakes Paid: $558,500 Following changes to Sky Racing scheduling, the starting times of the following races were updated: Race 4: Rescheduled to commence at 1.44pm. Race 7: Rescheduled to commence at 3.35pm. Race 8: Rescheduled to commence at 4.15pm. General: All acceptors for the Great Northern Darwin Cup were subject to a veterinary examination on Friday 31 July 2026, and blood samples were collected for the purpose of out of competition testing. The following horses were re-handicapped following their wins on Saturday 1 August 2026. Race 2: TEXTURE - 62kgs (2kgs) Race 7: TELLEZ - 58.5kgs (2kgs) Race 1: Airmaster Handicap 0-70 – 1200m RIVKIN (P Shiers) – Returned having bled from one nostril. Trainer advised the gelding is required to satisfactorily gallop prior to racing again. STARZAM (J Todd) – Due to competing on Saturday 1/8/26, underwent a veterinary examination on arrival to the course and declared suitable to start. Slow to begin. LUCKY FORTUNA (K Crowther) – Due to competing on Saturday 1/8/26, underwent a veterinary examination on arrival to the course and declared suitable to start. Lay outwards rounding the home turn into the straight. 1ST RIVKIN 2ND CONVINCEBILITY 3RD LUCKY FORTUNA Race 2: Ladbrokes TROBIS Handicap 0-58 – 1200m Stewards interviewed trainer P Cole in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event. SOUTHAMPTON FLARE (J Lyon) – Taken back, across and behind runners after the start from a wide barrier. ANECDOTAL (J Doyle) – Raced wide throughout. FUNNYIFITWON (D Gillett) – Commenced awkwardly. IN NO DOUBT (J Bowditch) – Raced wide throughout. TEXTURE (J Hampson) – Due to competing on Saturday 1/8/26, underwent a veterinary examination on arrival to the course and declared suitable to start. BIT TIRED ACTUALLY (J Booth) – Shifted behind runners after the start from a wide barrier. SI SENORA (R Bensley) – Slow into stride and ridden vigorously through the early stages to obtain a forward position. 1ST TEXTURE 2ND FIELD OF PRAISE 3RD YAKI ISHI Race 3: Bladin Village Handicap 0-66 – 1100m PATRIOTIC KING (J Booth) – Slow into stride and crowded shortly after. LITTLEBOURKESTREET (D Barton) – Raced wide throughout. MIAMI VICE (W Davis) – Shifted outwards on jumping. MISS BOOM (I Luximon) – Due to competing on Saturday 1/8/26, underwent a veterinary examination on arrival to the course and declared suitable to start. 1ST CAVERN 2ND LITTLEBOURKESTREET 3RD DOWN THE WICKET Race 4: Simone Montgomerie Lightning Plate – 1000m Stewards interviewed trainer G Clarke in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event. Stewards Report
13 ARIZONA ACTIVIST (J Lyon) – Due to competing on Saturday 1/8/26, underwent a veterinary examination on arrival to the course and declared suitable to start. RISING SPHERE (Z Spain) – Raced wide throughout. REWARDS AND MORE (S Tsaikos) – Raced in restricted room between the 600m and 400m. ZING TO WIN (J Doyle) – Slow to begin. 1ST ARIZONA ACTIVIST 2ND REWARDS AND MORE 3RD RISING SPHERE Race 5: TAB Handicap 0-58 – 1600m Stewards interviewed trainer K Petrick in relation to the riding instructions she intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event. BIDEN TIME (J Todd) – Ridden vigorously through the early stages to obtain the lead near the 1400m. Rider advised he was obliged to ride forward through the early stages to avoid settling wide and in his opinion, this may have contributed to the gelding not finishing the race off strongly. MERIMBULA (A Sweeney) – Slow to begin. RAMPAZETTO (B Cray) – Returned having cast both near-side plates. FABERGE TZAR (J Bowditch) - A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding returned lame in the near-fore, vet certificate required prior to racing again. AGGRESSIVE (R Dolan) – Raced wide for the majority. ANPHINA (P Shiers) – Shifted outwards near the 200m to continue into clear running before being blocked from the 100m. KIEFFER (I Luximon) – Raced wide throughout. An objection lodged by the rider of the 5th placed ANPHINA (P Shiers) against the 3rd placed MERIMBULA (A Sweeney) alleging interference between the 200m and 100m was dismissed. When dismissing the protest stewards were of the opinion that although ANPHINA had been disappointed for clear running at that stage, FABERGE TZAR (J Bowditch) had been a contributing factor by laying outwards when clear of ANPHINA prior to this incident therefore dictating ANPHINA outwards when that gelding was improving, resulting in ANPHINA then being disappointed behind the heels of MERIMBULA which had also lay inwards marginally. 1ST THE ACCELATOR 2ND GRINZINGER TUNDRA 3RD MERIMBULA Race 6: DCOH Handicap BMNT – 1600m Stewards interviewed trainer G Clarke in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event. STORMFRONT (J Todd) – Raced wide through the early stages. ALPINE FLYER (I Luximon) – Slow to begin. CROWN WATERS (R Bensley) – Over-raced through the early and middle stages. ICHIBAN (J Lyon) – Following the race the gelding shied, dislodging the rider who took an apparent harmless fall. The gelding was captured shortly after and underwent a veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities. ROSSANADO (P Shiers) – Following the race the gelding shied dislodging the rider who took an apparent harmless fall. The mare was captured shortly after and underwent a veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities. WINE BARRON (D Moor) – Raced wide through the early stages. PRINCESS PANCAKES (S Tsaikos) – Unsettled in the barriers. Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout. Following this race ICHIBAN (J Lyon) and ROSSANADO (P Shiers) shied simultaneously near the 1400m with both riders being dislodged. Both riders returned to scale and were able to weigh in. Subsequently both riders were examined by the St Johns para-medical officers and deemed suitable to fulfil their remaining riding engagements. Both horses were captured shortly after and underwent a veterinary examination which revealed no significant abnormalities. 1ST HETTINGER 2ND ROSSANADO 3RD CROWN WATERS Race 7: Magic Millions Top End Classic BMNT – 1300m Stewards interviewed trainer K Petrick in relation to the riding instructions she intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event. MARGARTEN (J Hampson) – Due to competing on Saturday 1/8/26, underwent a veterinary examination on arrival to the course and declared suitable to start. Slow to begin. HEBEL (D Gillett) – Commenced awkwardly. Stewards Report
14 THROW AT DA STUMPS (A Sweeney) – Due to competing on Saturday 1/8/26, underwent a veterinary examination on arrival to the course and declared suitable to start. Lay outwards passing the 800m. TELLEZ (R Dolan) – Due to competing on Saturday 1/8/26, underwent a veterinary examination on arrival to the course and declared suitable to start. Returned having cast the off-hind plate. ITWASONLYAKISS (J Todd) – Due to competing on Saturday 1/8/26, underwent a veterinary examination on arrival to the course and declared suitable to start. 1ST MONTJUIC MAGIC 2ND TELLEZ 3RD HEBEL Race 8: Schweppes Handicap 0-62 – 1300m STOMP’EM (J Doyle) – Raced wide for the majority. BRAZEN BON (V Arnott) – Slow to begin and ridden along through the early stages to obtain a position. CRAZY BRAVE (D Barton) – Raced wide for the majority. KESSLER (W Davis) – Raced wide throughout. PIRATE (K Crowther) – Shifted outwards shortly after the start and contacted another runner. RHESUS (J Bowditch) – Due to competing on Saturday 1/8/26, underwent a veterinary examination on arrival to the course and declared suitable to start. Buffeted shortly after the start. LAVEDER GLORY (H Le Blanc) – Slow to begin. Jockey V Arnott (BRAZEN BON) was interviewed and shown vision regarding the use of the whip and whether she had breached the conditions of AR132(7)(a)(ii). Jockey Arnott stated that the majority of her use of the whip was a waving motion and in her opinion, she was not in breach. As stewards could not be fully satisfied that Jockey Arnott was making contact to her mount she was strongly advised that she should modify her action to avoid being subjected to such questioning in future. 1ST IF I WAS YOU 2ND BRAZEN BON 3RD STOMP’EM Race 9: Dabble – You Better Believe It Handicap 0-70 – 2050m Stewards interviewed trainer G Clarke in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event. MALDINI (P Shiers) – Raced keenly through the early stages. VANGUARD LEGEND (J Lyon) – Shifted inwards on jumping and contacted another runner. CRAZY TOWN (R Bensley) – Commenced awkwardly. BOLLON (J Todd) – Rider reported the gelding lay outwards throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. GRINZINGER BISHOP (J Hampson) – Due to competing on Saturday 1/8/26, underwent a veterinary examination on arrival to the course and declared suitable to start. KING AKEED (Z Spain) – Buffeted between runners shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout. TENNESSEE WHISKEY (S Tsaikos) – Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout. 1ST MALDINI 2ND HOTIM ENGLISH 3RD UNQUESTIONABLY Race 10: Great Northern Darwin Cup – 2050m Stewards interviewed trainer M Hickmott in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event. CASINO SEVENTEEN (J Lyon) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. STORMAGEDDON (J Bowditch) – Slow to begin. VENTING (A Sweeney) – Raced fiercely through the early stages, proving very difficult to settle and obliged to race wide as a result. JIMI HENDRIX (D Moor) – Slow into stride. KOMACHI (K Crowther) – Raced ungenerously through the early stages throwing its head on a number of occasions before allowed to stride forward near the 1400m in an attempt to settle the gelding and raced wide thereafter. LEVERAGED BUYOUT (J Hampson) – Commenced awkwardly. 1ST WATADEEL 2ND REMATCH 3RD HADOUKEN 4TH KOMACHI General: All riders were subject to alcohol breath testing. Post-race swab samples taken from all winners and REMATCH (R10) & HADOUKEN (R10). Pre-race samples were taken from: THE FINAL WORD, FRAWLEY, PATRIOTIC KING, ARIZONA ACTIVIST, SASS, MAGARTEN, HEBEL, LIMITED RISK & all runners engaged in Race 10. Reprimands: Nil Suspensions: Nil Stewards Report
15 Fines: Race 7 – Apprentice Jockey L Maloney was fined $200 for a whip breach, AR132(7)(a)(ii). Embargoes & Warnings: Race 1 – RIVKIN – Bled one nostril, satisfactory gallop required prior to racing again. Race 5 – FABERGE TZAR - Lame in the near-fore, vet certificate required prior to racing again. Medicals: Nil J Zucal Chairman of Stewards (Acting) Stewards Report
16 Blinkers AGAIN R 2 No: 8 OAKLAND RAIDER R 4 No: 7 PRESS EXPRESS Blinkers OFF AGAIN R 2 No: 3 CRIPPS TONITE R 4 No: 4 YAKI ISHI R 6 No: 2 UNQUESTIONABLY Blinkers OFF FIRST TIME R 5 No: 2 I LOVERAIN Cross-over Nose Band FIRST TIME R 2 No: 3 CRIPPS TONITE Ear Muffs OFF FIRST TIME R 3 No: 7 NATALIE JOY Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) OFF FIRST TIME R 1 No: 6 DANCER FOR MONEY R 2 No: 8 OAKLAND RAIDER Norton Bit OFF FIRST TIME R 2 No: 3 CRIPPS TONITE R 2 No: 8 OAKLAND RAIDER Nose Roll OFF AGAIN R 2 No: 3 CRIPPS TONITE Nose Roll OFF FIRST TIME R 5 No: 8 ARIARNE Pads (Front) FIRST TIME R 7 No: 4 PRINCE JOFRA Pads (Front) OFF FIRST TIME R 2 No: 8 OAKLAND RAIDER Stallion Chain FIRST TIME R 5 No: 9 BRAVE HERITAGE Tail Chain OFF FIRST TIME R 5 No: 6 HELL AND BACK Tongue Tie OFF FIRST TIME R 3 No: 7 NATALIE JOY Visors FIRST TIME R 4 No: 4 YAKI ISHI R 5 No: 2 I LOVERAIN R 5 No: 8 ARIARNE R 6 No: 2 UNQUESTIONABLY Winkers FIRST TIME R 2 No: 3 CRIPPS TONITE Winkers OFF FIRST TIME R 3 No: 7 NATALIE JOY R 4 No: 7 PRESS EXPRESS R 5 No: 8 ARIARNE Gear Changes Apprentice Minimum Riding Weight Claim Jessica Booth 51.5kg 2.0kg Deborah Barton 51kg 2.0kg Dakota Gillett 54kg 0kg Lek Maloney 52kg 1.5kg Leanne Boyd 53.5kg 2.0kg Apprentice MRW Main Ring Corporate Lawn A Calley A Calley R Calley M De Campo bookmakers Disclaimer The publisher accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information provided herein. Copyright © 2026 Racing Australia Limited (and other parties working with it). Racing materials including fields, form and results, is subject to copyright which is owned by RA and other parties working with it © 2026 Racing Queensland (and other parties working with it). QLD racing materials including fields, form and results, is subject to copyright which is owned by Racing Queensland and other parties working with it. © 2026 Racing Victoria Limited (and other parties working with it). VIC racing materials including fields, form and results, is subject to copyright which is owned by Racing Victoria Limited and other parties working with it. © 2026 Racing NSW (and other parties working with it). NSW racing materials including fields, form and results, is subject to copyright which is owned by Racing NSW and other parties working with it. © 2026 Racing SA (RSA) (and other parties working with it). SA racing materials, including fields, form and results, is subject to copyright which is owned by RSA and other parties working with it. © 2026 Racing WA (RWA) (and other parties working with it). WA racing materials, including fields, form and results, is subject to copyright which is owned by RWA and other parties working with it. Racing Australia Limited Level 1 Racing Centre 400 Epsom Road, Flemington Vic 3031 www.racingaustralia.horse Published by Racing Australia Limited
17 Carnival Final Standings Trainers No. Trainer Name 1st 2nd 3rd Starts 1 Gary Clarke 10 5 9 66 2 Dick Leech 10 3 28 3 Kerry Petrick 7 7 5 74 4 Chloe Baxter 7 3 4 33 5 Chris Nash 6 6 1 22 6 Paul Shiers 3 4 2 22 7 Kym Healy 3 3 5 55 8 Kevin Lamprecht 3 3 3 20 9 Neil Dyer 2 4 5 30 10 Ella Clarke 2 3 2 11 Jockeys No. Jockey Name 1st 2nd 3rd Rides 1 Jade Hampson 11 4 43 2 Jason Lyon 9 3 10 46 3 Jarrod Todd 9 1 2 44 4 Richard Bensley 7 6 3 36 5 Stan Tsaikos 5 5 4 34 6 Paul Shiers 4 5 3 32 7 Aaron Sweeney 3 3 3 31 8 Jade Doyle 2 4 5 30 9 Jessica Booth 2 3 3 28 10 Deborah Barton 2 3 2 14 2026/2027 Premierships Trainers No. Trainer Name 1st 2nd 3rd Starts 1 Kerry Petrick 3 3 1 26 2 Dick Leech 3 1 0 11 3 Chloe Baxter 3 0 0 12 4 Gary Clarke 2 1 3 23 5 Chris Nash 1 2 0 6 6 Paul Shiers 1 2 0 6 7 Neil Dyer 1 1 2 7 8 Kym Healy 1 0 2 14 9 Peter Stennett 1 0 0 1 10 Michael Hickmott 1 0 0 6 Jockeys No. Jockey Name 1st 2nd 3rd Rides 1 Jade Hampson 4 1 0 14 2 Paul Shiers 3 2 2 12 3 Stan Tsaikos 3 2 1 12 4 Jason Lyon 3 0 1 12 5 Richard Bensley 1 1 2 9 6 Billy Cray 1 1 2 9 7 Zac Spain 1 0 1 3 8 Ianish Luximon 1 0 0 6
2023 Darwin Magic Millions Tried Horse Sale Horse Purchase Price NT Stakes & TROBIS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Starts Hellivit $15,000 $152,010 8 2 5 3 35 Mystic Lake (ret) $17,000 Queen In The North (ret) $25,000 $64,375 3 5 1 3 16 Capistan $31,000 $39,570 1 1 4 3 22 Yaki Ishi $30,000 $81,595 3 3 6 5 24 Manuka Bay (ret) $21,000 $38,050 1 2 3 2 13 Zoutellus (ret) $43,000 $17,725 1 1 2 7 Skilton (ret) $28,000 $23,600 1 1 1 3 Bon's Pride $22,000 $202,575 7 8 3 2 23 TOTALS $619,500 25 22 23 21 143 2026 AS Magic Millions Tried Horse Sale Horse Purchase Price NT Stakes & TROBIS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Starts Epic Jewel $16,000 $9,175 2 1 7 Montjuic Magic $20,000 $75,450 3 1 4 Opulent Oscar $19,000 2 Flash Kermy $17,000 $8,800 2 3 Auxiliary $34,000 $27,115 1 1 1 3 Detroit Dreaming $17,000 Magarten $31,000 $5,720 1 4 TOTALS $126,260 4 4 3 2 23 Information correct as at 12th August 2026 Sale horses engaged at this meeting: Race 1 Auxiliary Race 3 Opulent Oscar Race 4 Yaki Ishi Race 7 Hotim English 2024 Magic Millions Tried Horse Sale Horse Purchase Price NT Stakes & TROBIS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Starts Maid Of Mystery (ret) $7,000 4 Hebel $17,000 $108,465 5 3 3 1 22 Corden (ret) $16,000 $28,758 1 1 1 2 10 Revolutionist (ret) $26,500 $- 1 7 Hotim English $10,000 $114,050 5 6 4 2 25 Rank'N'File (ret) $18,500 $4,550 1 1 3 Style And Grace $25,000 $56,622 3 2 4 4 17 Your Shout Gingie (ret) $17,000 $14,300 1 3 10 Funnyifitwon $28,000 $30,125 1 2 2 10 TOTALS $358,125 14 10 11 9 83
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23 Race 1 1:42pm 1100m Duncan Electrical/Foxalicious Fruit Handicap Of $25,500. 1st $17,085, 2nd $4,080, 3rd $2,550, 4th $1,785. Starter Subsidy of $700 for non prize earning runners. 0 - 70 Handicap. Apprentices can claim. Track Record: 1-03.25E Invitations (12/08/2017) [Good] No. Last 5 Horse/Trainer Br.Jockey Wgt Rtg 1 7s124 Auxiliary Kerry Petrick 3 Lek Maloney (a1.5/52kg) 60 68 2 487s1 Verbosity Kerry Petrick 2 Stan Tsaikos 59.5 67 3 s3132 Luna Field Neil Dyer 1 Billy Cray 56.5 61 4 s6944 Juice Box Tommy Logan 6 Jessica Booth (a2/52.5kg) 56 64 5 73221 Chief White Sock Barry Cooke 4 Danielle Hirini 55.5 59 6 57s07 Dancer For Money Philip Cole 5 Wayne Davis 55 45 RACE ANALYSIS Speed to burn in this line-up and you can expect the Alice Springs trained CHIEF WHITE SOCK to push forward for his trainer Barry Cooke., as well as LUNA FIELD and they are in the mix. Keep VERBOSITY safe. RESULTS / NOTES 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Tool Man 1. Auxiliary 4. Juice Box 2. Verbosity HOT DOGS 1. Auxiliary 2. Verbosity 5. Chief White Sock 1 Auxiliary Rtg 68 Barrier 3 Kerry Petrick (Darwin) Lek Maloney (a1.5/52kg) 60kg 6yo bay gelding Sire Deep Field Dam Prontissimo (Charge Forward) Breeder 3 Hooks Owners A T Maloney, Mrs C V Douglas, Mrs M Pyne, Ms K M Petrick, G M Simmons, R P McDonald, D P Kerr & J W Lovell Red, Dark Blue And White Hoops, Sleeves And Cap Career Record 9 Starts 3-2-0 (d) Career Prizemoney $81,660 1st Up 3:1-0-0 2nd Up 3:1-1-0 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 1:1-0-0 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Firm 0:0-0-0 Good 8:3-2-0 Soft 1:0-0-0 Heavy 0:0-0-0 Synth 0:0-0-0 Distance(s) Won 1100(1),1200(2) 1-8 DRWNm Wed 8Jul26 1100 G 0 - 66 L A Maloney(a) (3) 60(58.5) $3.60f 2-Littlebourkestreet 54.5 1.3L 1:02.34 2-6 DRWNm Sat 18Jul26 1200 G BM76 L A Maloney(a) (4) 55 $2.05f 1-Montjuic Magic 54 1.0L 1:08.08 4-9 DRWNm Mon 3Aug26 1300 G BMNT 62 L A Maloney(a) (2) 61 $3.20ef 1-Montjuic Magic 57.5 2.2L 1:14.14 Speedy galloper who was an impressive winner over this distance 8/7. Far from disgraced at his latest, and no doubt he looks to be a leading contender in this line-up today. 2 Verbosity Rtg 67 Barrier 2 Kerry Petrick (Darwin) Stan Tsaikos 59.5kg 7yo bay or brown gelding Sire Headwater Dam Loquacious Lass (More Than Ready (USA)) Breeder Devon Park Stud Owners Bobbin Racing (Mgr: A R Bobbin), R P McDonald, D P Kerr, J W Lovell, Ms K M Petrick & G M Simmons White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom Career Record 46 Starts 7-10-5 Career Prizemoney $178,655 1st Up 6:1-0-0 2nd Up 4:0-2-0 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 7:0-2-1 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Firm 0:0-0-0 Good 37:7-8-4 Soft 7:0-2-1 Heavy 2:0-0-0 Synth 0:0-0-0 Distance(s) Won 1000(1),1200(2),1300(3),1350(1) 8-9 ALSP Sat 2May26 1400 G BM76 I Luximon (3) 54.5 $6 1-The Girl’s Boy (NZ) 54.5 8.7L 1:21.99 7-7 T CK Sat 16May26 1200 G 0 - 70 S Tsaikos (1) 58.5 $7.50 1-Zestiman 57 15.0L 1:10.62 1-7 DRWNm Sat 1Aug26 1200 G 0 - 66 S Tsaikos (6) 59.5 $18 2-Daniher 61 0.2L 1:09.20 Caused an upset 1/8 over 1200m, when he darted between runners to get there late that day. That was a significant turn around in form, so have to keep an eye on him here.
24 3 Luna Field (Blks) Rtg 61 Barrier 1 Neil Dyer (Darwin) Billy Cray 56.5kg 6yo bay gelding Sire Deep Field Dam Delaluna (Strategic) Breeder Mrs S Bissett Owners N J Dyer, Miss J Counsel, W G Spencer, W E Collins, B J Fraser, Mrs A Magro, Ms A Davis, S Moo, S A Johnston, D C Blyth, B C Richards, M J Deacon & Mrs R J Blee Gold And Blue Diagonal Stripes, Gold Cap And Pom Pom Career Record 25 Starts 3-7-3 (d) Career Prizemoney $110,675 1st Up 5:0-0-1 2nd Up 5:1-3-0 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 11:1-3-2 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Firm 1:0-0-0 Good 17:3-5-2 Soft 6:0-1-1 Heavy 1:0-1-0 Synth 0:0-0-0 Distance(s) Won 1000(1),1100(1),1200(1) 1-10 DRWNm Sat 11Jul26 1000 G 0 - 58 S Tsaikos (7) 60 $2.60f 2-Press Express 57.5 7.0L 56.96 3-4 DRWNm Sat 25Jul26 1000 G 0 - 66 S Tsaikos (3) 58.5 $2f 1-Jumping Power Two 59.5 3.5L 57.93 2-9 DRWNm Sat 1Aug26 1000 G 0 - 62 B A Cray (6) 60 $2.80f 1-Tellez (NZ) 59.5 1.0L 57.18 Another galloper who has good early pace, so will keep them running along here. Good effort behind TELLEZ 1/8, so the Neil Dyer trained performer should be in the mix. 4 Juice Box (Blks) Rtg 64 Barrier 6 Tommy Logan (Darwin) Jessica Booth (a2/52.5kg) 56kg 8yo brown mare Sire Kuroshio Dam Jetta (NZ) (Howbaddouwantit (USA)) Breeder Mrs R Kelly Owners Mrs R J Kelly, T D Kelly, A Whittaker & M J Whittaker Purple, Red Diamonds Band, Aqua Sleeves, Purple And Aqua Diamond Cap Career Record 65 Starts 11-7-7 (dw) Career Prizemoney $249,277 1st Up 7:2-0-0 2nd Up 7:0-1-0 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 21:3-2-3 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Firm 1:0-0-1 Good 31:4-2-2 Soft 25:5-4-1 Heavy 8:2-1-3 Synth 0:0-0-0 Distance(s) Won 1000(3),1100(3),1200(4),1400(1) 9-9 DRWNm Sat 18Jul26 1100 G 0 - 70 R A Bensley (9) 57 $18 1-Runaway Tycoon 61 11.5L 1:01.02 4-5 DRWNm Wed 29Jul26 1100 G 0 - 66 R A Bensley (4) 58 $7.50 1-Littlebourkestreet 55 6.8L 4-9 DRWNm Mon 3Aug26 1100 G 0 - 66 H I Le Blanc (7) 58 $17 1-Cavern 58.5 3.1L 1:02.40 Speedy mare from the Tommy Logan stable, who was solid enough behind CAVERN over 1100m 3/8. Those form lines can potentially hold up here, so pay to keep her safe. 5 Chief White Sock (Blks) Rtg 59 Barrier 4 Barry Cooke (Alice Springs) Danielle Hirini 55.5kg 7yo chestnut gelding Sire Headwater Dam Squaw Peak (Snitzel) Breeder R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd Owners B O Cooke & Ms C W Cooke White, Black Diamond Braces Career Record 37 Starts 8-4-4 (dw) Career Prizemoney $160,355 1st Up 7:1-1-1 2nd Up 6:1-0-0 Track 1:0-0-0 Dist 20:4-2-2 Trk/Dist 1:0-0-0 Firm 0:0-0-0 Good 31:7-4-2 Soft 3:1-0-0 Heavy 2:0-0-1 Synth 0:0-0-0 Distance(s) Won 1000(4),1100(4) 2-7 ALSP Sat 30May26 1000 G 0 - 58 S Tsaikos (4) 59.5 $4.20 1-Brat 59 4.3L 56.64 2-6 ALSP Sun 21Jun26 1100 G 0 - 58 D Hirini (5) 60 $4.60 1-Miss Boom 57 1.0L 1:04.04 1-5 ALSP Sun 12Jul26 1100 G 0 - 58 D Hirini (5) 60 $3.10f 2-Bonny Impact 57.5 4.8L 1:04.01 The Barry Cooke trained galloper has made the trip north from Alice Springs for this race today. Freshened since an impressive victory over this journey 12/7, so must respect. 6 Dancer For Money (Blks) Rtg 45 Barrier 5 Philip Cole (Darwin) Wayne Davis 55kg 5yo brown mare Sire Grunt (NZ) Dam Nutbush (NZ) (Savabeel) Breeder Yulong Investments Yulong Stud Owners Mrs R Cole, Mrs A Sayers-Hunt, Ms A Goode, Ms B Martin, Ms E Stewart, Ms J Brownlee, Ms J Neumann, Miss J Porter, Ms K Murphy, Mrs K Sayers-Hunt, Mrs B Parmiter, Mrs N Holt, Miss P Cole, Ms S Klingberg, Mrs S Dubberley, Mrs S Edwards, Mrs S M Williams, Ms T Reichstein, Mrs T Maxwell & Mrs Y Forrest Lime Green, Royal Blue Star And Sleeves Career Record 25 Starts 3-2-2 (dw) Career Prizemoney $70,413 1st Up 4:1-0-0 2nd Up 4:0-0-1 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 14:3-0-1 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Firm 0:0-0-0 Good 19:2-2-1 Soft 1:0-0-0 Heavy 0:0-0-0 Synth 0:0-0-0 Distance(s) Won 1100(2),1150(1) 7-7 DRWNm Sat 17Jan26 1100 Wet Fast 0 - 58 D B Barton(a) (1) 55(52) $3f 1-Funnyifitwon 61 18.0L 1:04.00 10-11DRWNm Sat 20Jun26 1100 G 0 - 58 W R Davis (6) 55 $81 1-Montjuic Magic 59 8.4L 1:02.63 7-10 DRWNm Sat 11Jul26 1000 G 0 - 58 H I Le Blanc (6) 55 $31 1-Luna Field 60 10.3L 56.96 Her runs to date back from a spell have been poor, and was well held by LUNA FIELD over 1000m 11/7. She has been freshened for this, but must improve quickly.
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27 Race 2 2:17pm 1100m HiQA/Terry (Ducks) Ross Memorial Of $25,500. 1st $17,085, 2nd $4,080, 3rd $2,550, 4th $1,785. Starter Subsidy of $700 for non prize earning runners. 0 - 58 Handicap. Apprentices can claim. Track Record: 1-03.25E Invitations (12/08/2017) [Good] No. Last 5 Horse/Trainer Br.Jockey Wgt Rtg 1 38137 Galaxy General Gary Clarke 5 Jessica Booth (a2/52.5kg) 61 58 2 3s757 Miami Vice Philip Cole 10 Stan Tsaikos 61 58 3 568s8 Cripps Tonite Philip Cole 4 Billy Cray 59 54 4 1s575 Snappy Sweetheart Rhonda Cole 1 Wayne Davis 59 58 5 s5172 Field Of Praise Philip Cole 2 Lek Maloney (a1.5/52kg) 58 56 6 76272 Buades Barry Cooke 9 Deborah Barton (a2/51kg) 57.5 51 7 59614 Only The Best Will Savage 6 Leanne Boyd (a2/53.5kg) 57 50 8 467s0 Oakland Raider Philip Cole 8 Dakota Gillett (a0/54kg) 56 48 9 24s84 Sassy Abbey Philip Cole 11 55.5 51 10 67533 Arrogant Miss Barry Cooke 7 Danielle Hirini 55 50 11e 46542 Forgetaboutit Philip Cole 3 Jade Doyle 55.5 47 RACE ANALYSIS The Rhonda Cole trained SNAPPY SWEETHEART has drawn ideally and may take catching in this field. ONLY THE BEST after the claim appears to have the right credentials for this, while don’t discount BUADES. RESULTS / NOTES 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Tool Man 5. Field Of Praise 1. Galaxy General 7. Only The Best HOT DOGS 1. Galaxy General 10. Arrogant Miss 4. Snappy Sweetheart 1 Galaxy General (Blks) Rtg 58 Barrier 5 Gary Clarke (Darwin) Jessica Booth (a2/52.5kg) 61kg 7yo bay gelding Sire Zoustar Dam Seeking Attention (Exceed And Excel) Breeder Mrs J S Mackay Owners Mrs S M Clarke, S A M Rice, G C Clarkson, M P Hill, B Onorato, G Ryan, Mrs R Atanassoff, P Halloran, C Morris, M Jeffs, S J Humphries, J Lohman, S E Armstrong, A Rehberg, T J Gladwin & Mrs M T Gladwin Blue, White Halves, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap Career Record 45 Starts 8-3-11 (d) Career Prizemoney $181,030 1st Up 7:1-2-0 2nd Up 6:0-0-3 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 10:1-1-3 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Firm 0:0-0-0 Good 21:2-2-6 Soft 3:0-0-0 Heavy 1:0-0-0 Synth 16:6-1-4 Distance(s) Won 1100(1),1200(6),1300(1) 1-6 DRWNm Sat 4Jul26 1200 G 0 - 62 J Booth(a) (1) 58(55) $5.50 2-Montjuic Magic 59 3.5L 1:07.90 3-11 DRWNm Sat 18Jul26 1300 G 0 - 62 J Booth(a) (10) 59.5(56.5) $3.80ef 1-Stomp’em 58 6.0L 1:14.17 7-7 DRWNm Wed 29Jul26 1200 G 0 - 62 J Booth(a) (2) 59.5(56.5) $3.70f 1-Cavendish 60.5 4.1L 1:08.79 Speedy galloper out of the Gary Clarke stable who has made the trip down the Highway today. Impressive victory over 1200m 4/7 when leading all the way, so must include. 2 Miami Vice (Blks) Rtg 58 Barrier 10 Philip Cole (Darwin) Stan Tsaikos 61kg 6yo bay gelding Sire Shalaa (IRE) Dam Heat Haze (Fastnet Rock) Breeder Gooree Park Stud Pty Ltd Owners Mrs R I Cole, D R Waterfall, D B Kind, G C Dickie, G F Guy, G J Lewis, H Cottier, K J Thomas, M R Neumann, Ms N M Gibson, P C Atkinson, B G Williams, Mrs S McKenna, Ms TL Reichstein, A P McMahon & P M Cole Lime Green, Royal Blue Star And Sleeves Career Record 33 Starts 5-8-5 (dw) Career Prizemoney $146,175 1st Up 6:0-1-2 2nd Up 5:1-1-1 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 17:4-3-3 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Firm 0:0-0-0 Good 20:4-3-4 Soft 3:0-0-0 Heavy 0:0-0-0 Synth 0:0-0-0 Distance(s) Won 1000(1),1100(4) 7-8 DRWNm Wed 8Jul26 1100 G 0 - 66 W R Davis (5) 59 $20 1-Auxiliary 58.5 10.2L 1:02.34 5-5 DRWNm Wed 29Jul26 1100 G 0 - 66 J Booth(a) (5) 58(55) $10 1-Littlebourkestreet 55 8.2L 7-9 DRWNm Mon 3Aug26 1100 G 0 - 66 W R Davis (3) 58 $31 1-Cavern 58.5 6.4L 1:02.40 Handy galloper out of the Phil Cole stable, who hasn’t been at his best so far this preparation. Well held by CAVERN 3/8 over 1100m, although he drops in class for today’s assignment.
28 3 Cripps Tonite Rtg 54 Barrier 4 Philip Cole (Darwin) Billy Cray 59kg 7yo bay gelding Sire Spirit of Boom Dam Micondesa (High Chaparral (IRE)) Breeder Mr M Pilkington Owners Mrs R Cole & M Neumann Blue, Red N, Blue Sleeves, Red Halves, Red Cap, Blue Lightning Bolt Career Record 30 Starts 5-2-4 (dw) Career Prizemoney $195,845 1st Up 8:2-0-0 2nd Up 7:1-0-2 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 13:3-1-0 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Firm 0:0-0-0 Good 15:1-1-1 Soft 8:4-1-1 Heavy 2:0-0-1 Synth 1:0-0-1 Distance(s) Won 1100(3),1200(2) 6-7 DRWNm Sat 17Jan26 1100 Wet Fast 0 - 58 V A Arnott (2) 61 $14 1-Fly 60 14.2L 1:03.12 8-9 DRWNm Sat 31Jan26 1200 Wet Fast 0 - 70 W D’Avila (2) 54 $101 1-Fly 56 10.9L 1:09.19 8-8 DRWNm Sat 18Jul26 1100 G 0 - 58 J Booth(a) (4) 60(57) $31 1-Copycat 56 16.7L 1:03.00 Really has struggled since arriving in the Top End, and was no match for COPYCAT over 1100m 18/7. The change of track may help his chances, but have to take on trust. 4 Snappy Sweetheart Rtg 58 Barrier 1 Rhonda Cole (Darwin) Wayne Davis 59kg 4yo brown mare Sire Zousain Dam Two Hearts (Big Brown (USA)) Breeder Premier Park Thoroughbreds Owners Mrs R I Cole, Ms D J Murray, T D Bloxsom, Miss P A Cole, Mrs H M Lines, Ms S Clancy, Ms TL Reichstein, P C Atkinson, M J Murray, M R Neumann & Ms N M Gibson Royal Blue, Lime Green Crocodile, Sleeves And Cap Career Record 9 Starts 3-1-0 (d) Career Prizemoney $64,300 1st Up 3:0-1-0 2nd Up 2:1-0-0 Track 1:0-1-0 Dist 4:2-0-0 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Firm 0:0-0-0 Good 9:3-1-0 Soft 0:0-0-0 Heavy 0:0-0-0 Synth 0:0-0-0 Distance(s) Won 1000(1),1100(2) 5-10 DRWNm Sat 11Jul26 1100 G 3Y BM66 W R Davis (2) 58 $11 1-Yule Point 54.5 8.6L 1:02.47 7-7 DRWNm Sat 25Jul26 1200 G 3Y BM68 W R Davis (6) 57.5 $31 1-Texture 54.5 7.9L 1:09.14 5-9 DRWNm Sat 1Aug26 1000 G 0 - 62 W R Davis (5) 57.5 $8 1-Tellez (NZ) 59.5 2.5L 57.18 Not too bad behind TELLEZ over 1000m 1/8. She can show genuine early speed in her races, and it should be noted that she has raced competitively in Katherine previously. 5 Field Of Praise Rtg 56 Barrier 2 Philip Cole (Darwin) Lek Maloney (a1.5/52kg) 58kg 7yo bay mare Sire Deep Field Dam Odelia (Exceed And Excel) Breeder Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm Owners Mrs R I Cole, Mrs A T Forster, BJ Thomsen & D R Waterfall Lime Green, Royal Blue Star And Sleeves Career Record 38 Starts 4-8-6 (dw) Career Prizemoney $180,102 1st Up 8:1-1-1 2nd Up 8:2-2-1 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 8:1-1-0 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Firm 0:0-0-0 Good 22:3-5-4 Soft 7:0-1-0 Heavy 3:1-1-0 Synth 1:0-0-0 Distance(s) Won 1100(1),1200(3) 1-12 DRWNm Sat 27Jun26 1200 G F&M 0 - 62 J L Hampson(a) (5) 56.5 $16 2-Ocean’s Jen (NZ) 57 3.8L 1:08.55 7-12 DRWNm Wed 8Jul26 1300 G F&M 0 - 70 J J Lyon (9) 54.5 $10 1-Rossanado 59.5 9.2L 1:14.63 2-12 DRWNm Mon 3Aug26 1200 G 0 - 58 Hcp H I Le Blanc (10) 57.5 $31 1-Texture 62 0.2L 1:08.92 The Phil Cole runner has had a solid preparation so far, and just failed to catch TEXTURE over 1200m 3/8. If she handles this track today, she has to be a leading contender. 6 Buades Rtg 51 Barrier 9 Barry Cooke (Alice Springs) Deborah Barton (a2/51kg) 57.5kg 5yo brown gelding Sire Lonhro Dam Jorda (Exceed And Excel) Breeder Godolphin Australia Owners B Cooke & C Cooke White, Black Diamond Braces Career Record 20 Starts 2-4-2 (w) Career Prizemoney $62,350 1st Up 4:2-0-0 2nd Up 4:0-1-1 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 5:0-2-0 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Firm 0:0-0-0 Good 16:1-4-1 Soft 1:0-0-1 Heavy 1:0-0-0 Synth 0:0-0-0 Distance(s) Won 1000(1),1200(1) 2-7 T CK Sat 16May26 1200 G CL2 R C Vigar (2) 56 $7.50 1-Pub Crawl (NZ) 58 3.8L 1:10.72 7-9 ALSP Sat 30May26 1400 G BM54 R C Vigar (4) 58.5 $10 1-The Big Freeze 55 10.2L 1:22.44 2-6 ALSP Sun 12Jul26 1100 G 0 - 58 D B Barton(a) (3) 57.5(55.5) $4 1-Golden Tunes 59 7.8L 1:01.98 Interesting runner out of the Barry Cooke stable, who chased home GOLDEN TUNES in Alice Springs 12/7 over 1100m. First look at this track, so can’t discount him here.
29 7 Only The Best (Blks) Rtg 50 Barrier 6 Will Savage (Alice Springs) Leanne Boyd (a2/53.5kg) 57kg 6yo bay gelding Sire Exceed And Excel Dam Faith’s Encore (Denman) Breeder Yulong Investments Yulong Stud Owners W A Savage, Clip Clop Racing (Mgr: J Westwood) & S Anning Green, Yellow Sash And Cap Career Record 42 Starts 6-6-6 (d) Career Prizemoney $180,430 1st Up 5:1-0-0 2nd Up 5:0-1-1 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 16:1-3-1 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Firm 0:0-0-0 Good 39:6-6-6 Soft 2:0-0-0 Heavy 0:0-0-0 Synth 0:0-0-0 Distance(s) Won 1000(1),1100(1),1200(4) 6-7 ALSP Sun 12Jul26 1200 G 0 - 64 J Booth(a) (3) 55(53) $21 1-Scissor Me Timbers 58.5 7.7L 1:09.68 1-5 ALSP Sun 26Jul26 1200 G 0 - 58 H I Le Blanc (2) 56 $3.10f 2-Splish Splash 55 1.8L 1:11.33 4-7 ALSP Sat 8Aug26 1100 G BM54 H I Le Blanc (4) 57.5 $9 1-Tango Stepz 57 4.0L 1:04.05 Great to see the Will Savage trained runner from Alice Springs in Katherine today. Solid victory two starts ago over 1200m 26/7, and that form should put him in the mix here. 8 Oakland Raider (Blks) Rtg 48 Barrier 8 Philip Cole (Darwin) Dakota Gillett (a0/54kg) 56kg 6yo bay gelding Sire Headwater Dam Madam Oaks (Bullet Train (GB)) Breeder Anton Koolman Bloodstock Pty Ltd Owners Mrs R I Cole Royal Blue, Lime Green Crocodile, Sleeves And Cap Career Record 26 Starts 3-4-0 (d) Career Prizemoney $86,910 1st Up 6:0-2-0 2nd Up 4:0-0-0 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 9:1-1-0 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Firm 0:0-0-0 Good 18:3-1-0 Soft 4:0-3-0 Heavy 0:0-0-0 Synth 0:0-0-0 Distance(s) Won 1000(2),1050(1) 6-7 DRWNm Sat 17Jan26 1100 Wet Fast 0 - 58 V A Arnott (3) 59 $8 1-Funnyifitwon 61 13.9L 1:04.00 7-7 DRWNm Sat 31Jan26 1000 Wet Fast 0 - 64 A D Sweeney (2) 55 $16 1-Polarising 56.5 12.9L 56.40 10-10DRWNm Sat 11Jul26 1000 G 0 - 58 W D’Avila (8) 57 $11 1-Luna Field 60 18.2L 56.96 Freshened since being well held by LUNA FIELD 11/7 over 1000m, when always well back that day. He has really battled of late, so looking for a change of luck at a new track. 9 Sassy Abbey Rtg 51 Barrier 11 Philip Cole (Darwin) 55.5kg 4yo chestnut mare Sire Zousain Dam More Style (Hinchinbrook) Breeder Mr R Gerard Owners Mrs R I Cole, B W Jarvis, J R Haffenden & M R Evans Lime Green, Royal Blue Star And Sleeves Career Record 15 Starts 1-3-3 (w) Career Prizemoney $60,225 1st Up 4:0-0-1 2nd Up 4:0-0-2 Track 0:0-0-0 Dist 9:0-1-3 Trk/Dist 0:0-0-0 Firm 0:0-0-0 Good 6:0-1-1 Soft 5:0-2-0 Heavy 0:0-0-0 Synth 0:0-0-0 Distance(s) Won 1000(1) 4-8 DRWNm Fri 24Apr26 1100 G 0 - 58 W R Davis (3) 57.5 $8 1-Viaconi 58.5 6.2L 1:03.35 8-10 DRWNm Sat 11Jul26 1100 G 3Y BM66 J J Lyon (8) 55 $20 1-Yule Point 54.5 12.1L 1:02.47 4-10 DRWNm Wed 29Jul26 1100 G CL2 W R Davis (1) 55 $17 1-Southampton Flare 58 0.9L 1:03.04 Not far away behind SOUTHAMPON FLARE 29/7 over this journey. Handy mare at her best, and on her latest effort she is certainly not the worst in this line-up. Consider. 10 Arrogant Miss Rtg 50 Barrier 7 Barry Cooke (Alice Springs) Danielle Hirini 55kg 10yo bay mare Sire Puissance de Lune (IRE) Dam Arrogant Cat (Tiger Hill (IRE)) Breeder Campolina Pty Ltd Owners D Morgan, R G Bell, Mrs M J Bell, Miss J J Smith, K Civitarese, W E G Pech, T J Knights, Mrs K Knights, P J Cassidy, Mrs A M Bennetts, Miss C Malloch, D Stevens & L S White Purple, Gold Star, Stars Sleeves, Cuffs And Star Cap Career Record 72 Starts 9-14-12 (dw) Career Prizemoney $223,804 1st Up 11:1-0-1 2nd Up 10:2-2-1 Track 1:0-1-0 Dist 26:5-5-5 Trk/Dist 1:0-1-0 Firm 0:0-0-0 Good 70:8-13-12 Soft 0:0-0-0 Heavy 0:0-0-0 Synth 0:0-0-0 Distance(s) Won 1000(1),1100(5),1200(1),1400(2) 5-6 ALSP Sat 30May26 1000 G 0 - 58 D Hirini (3) 56.5 $6 1-Canada Bay 56 2.7L 57.35 3-6 ALSP Sun 21Jun26 1100 G 0 - 58 I Luximon (1) 56 $7.50 1-Miss Boom 57 2.3L 1:04.04 3-5 ALSP Sun 12Jul26 1100 G 0 - 58 J L Hampson(a) (4) 55.5 $5 1-Chief White Sock 60 5.6L 1:02.10 Tough as teak mare who continues to race competitively, including chasing home her stable mate CHIEF WHITE SOCK 12/7. Freshened for this, and she raced well here last year.
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