Darwin Race 5 - Sitzler Sprint (70)
PHAROAH MAGIC (1) showed plenty of pace as usual fresh up in a similar field here 2 weeks ago, and was only bloused on the line, finishing second by a nose. He has another good draw, strips fitter, and can go one better. DOWN THE WICKET (5) is a very promising Alice Springs-trained runner who made a winning track debut here 5 weeks ago. He has been given plenty of time to get over that run, and with the advantage of the pole position, he can take the next step immediately. MR HAVE A CHAT (2) is a very durable local who is always a chance whenever he lines up. He has been given a brief freshen up, and with a drop in grade, he can figure in the top 3. CRAZY BRAVE (6) is heading the right way with his form and was only half a length from the winner when finishing third here a fortnight ago. Include in all combinations. BEAU FACTOR (3) has been racing well at Alice Springs and will find this easier than his last start there just over a month ago. He can't be left out of calculations.

Jockey: Adam Nicholls
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at this track 0 - 70 on July 5 over 1100m, nose behind Hello World carrying 61kg at $7. Previously second-up scored a big 3.5 len win at this track 0 - 62 July 17 over 1300m defeating Yaki Ishi with 60.5kg at $3.30. The one they have to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 05/07/2025 | 161 | BM0-70 | $25,352.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Aaron Sweeney | 61kg | 1:02.71 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
3/6 | 25/01/2025 | 50 | BMNT | $30,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 57kg | 1:14.85 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.20 |
1/5 | 06/12/2024 | 48 | BM0-70 | $21,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Fast | Jarrod Todd | 60kg | 1:10.04 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
6/6 | 19/10/2024 | 14 | BM0-70 | $21,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Adam Nicholls | 61kg | 1:08.96 | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $1.90 |
1/10 | 05/10/2024 | 14 | BM0-70 | $21,500.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Adam Nicholls | 59kg | 1:15.23 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
4/6 | 21/09/2024 | 49 | BM76 | $22,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Aaron Sweeney | 55kg | 1:08.39 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
2/8 | 03/08/2024 | - | Restricted 66 | $0.00 | Darwin | 1200m | J R Todd | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 | |
1/12 | 17/07/2024 | - | Restricted 62 | $0.00 | Darwin | 1300m | J R Todd | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 | |
3/12 | 22/06/2024 | - | Class 2 | $0.00 | Darwin | 1200m | J R Todd | 60.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7.8L | $1.50 | |
1/7 | 16/03/2024 | - | Restricted 58 | $0.00 | Darwin | 1100m | J R Todd | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6L | $2.15 | |
2/5 | 06/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1045m | Good | Jason Collett | 1:02.93 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
1/8 | 22/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Soft | Jason Collett | 1:04.35 | - | 0 |
| 0.01L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sonja Logan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at this track Bm76 on June 7 over 1100m, 8 len behind Rising Sphere with 56.5kg at $9.50. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track Bm76 on May 10 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Flying Annie with 56kg at $3.30. Rates highly on best form.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 07/06/2025 | 28 | BM76 | $23,400.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Sonja Logan | 56.5kg | 1:02.29 | 7-8-7 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $9.50 |
6/6 | 10/05/2025 | 43 | BM76 | $23,400.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Hannah Le Blanc | 56kg | 1:02.99 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $3.30 |
3/5 | 28/03/2025 | 13 | BM76 | $23,400.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Fast | Hannah Le Blanc | 56kg | 1:04.35 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
1/7 | 15/03/2025 | 36 | BM0-70 | $24,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Fast | Hannah Le Blanc | 59kg | 1:02.24 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
2/6 | 07/02/2025 | 41 | BM0-70 | $21,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Sonja Logan | 61kg | 1:09.30 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
4/6 | 28/12/2024 | 42 | OPEN | $25,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Fast | Stan Tsaikos | 55kg | 1:02.75 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $5.00 |
2/6 | 16/11/2024 | - | Restricted 76 | $0.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Ms S Logan | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 | |
1/6 | 19/10/2024 | - | Restricted 70 | $0.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Hannah Le Blanc | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 | |
2/7 | 05/10/2024 | - | Benchmark 77 | $0.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Hannah Le Blanc | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 | |
2/6 | 14/09/2024 | - | Restricted 70 | $0.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Ms S Logan | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 | |
2/8 | 26/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Good | Hannah Edgley | 1:04.42 | - | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 28/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Soft | Sophie Logan | 1:04.47 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Dakota-Lee Gillett
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Alice Springs Hcp on June 16 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Flying Yishu with 54kg at $7.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Alice Springs 0 - 70 on May 31 over 1000m, 3 len behind Chief White Sock with 58.5kg at $7.50. Going well. Harder here but worth some thought.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 16/06/2025 | 16 | OPEN | $25,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 54kg | 1:08.05 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
2/5 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | BM0-70 | $22,300.00 | Alice Springs | 1000m | Good | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 58.5kg | 0:56.04 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
2/6 | 17/05/2025 | 27 | BM0-70 | $25,000.00 | Tennant Creek | 1200m | Good | Sonja Logan | 60kg | 1:10.20 | 2-6-2 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
4/7 | 20/04/2025 | 15 | BM0-70 | $22,300.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 59kg | 1:08.06 | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
5/6 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | BM76 | $26,100.00 | Alice Springs | 1400m | Good | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 54.5kg | 1:22.61 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $9.00 |
10/10 | 29/03/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $28,700.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Sonja Logan | 58.5kg | 1:08.78 | 3-4-10 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $15.00 |
7/9 | 16/03/2025 | - | Open | $0.00 | Pioneer Park | 1100m | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 54kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.4L | $11.00 | |
1/5 | 22/02/2025 | - | Restricted 76 | $0.00 | Pioneer Park | 1000m | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 | |
1/5 | 06/10/2024 | - | Benchmark 64 | $0.00 | Pioneer Park | 1600m | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 | |
1/5 | 15/09/2024 | - | Open | $0.00 | Pioneer Park | 1400m | Ianish Luximon | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 | |
1/8 | 06/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 860m | Soft | Clayton Gallagher | 0:50.03 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 05/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gilgandra | 800m | Good | J Wilson | 0:46.24 | - | 1 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Raymond Vigar
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 8 at this track Hcp on June 21 over 1000m, 8 len behind Flying Annie with 55kg at $5. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at this track 0 - 70 on July 5 over 1100m, 14 len behind Hello World with 61kg at $18. Needs to do more.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | BM0-70 | $25,352.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Raymond Vigar | 61kg | 1:02.71 | 7-11-11 | 11 |
| 14.4L | $18.00 |
7/8 | 21/06/2025 | 70 | OPEN | $25,500.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Jade Hampson | 55kg | 0:56.05 | - | 8 |
| 8.6L | $5.00 |
1/6 | 12/04/2025 | 15 | OPEN | $25,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Fast | Paul Shiers | 55kg | 1:08.16 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
2/6 | 28/03/2025 | 13 | BM0-70 | $22,300.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Fast | Paul Shiers | 60kg | 1:08.51 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
4/7 | 15/03/2025 | 161 | BM0-70 | $24,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Fast | Wayne Davis | 60.5kg | 1:02.24 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
2/10 | 05/10/2024 | 21 | BM0-70 | $21,500.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Caitlin Tootell | 60kg | 1:15.23 | 5-6-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
3/6 | 14/09/2024 | - | Restricted 70 | $0.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Hannah Le Blanc | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.60 | |
3/5 | 31/08/2024 | - | Benchmark 76 | $0.00 | Darwin | 1000m | S Tsaikos | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 | |
6/8 | 05/08/2024 | - | Open | $0.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Jade Hampson | 54kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.6L | $4.60 | |
3/5 | 17/07/2024 | - | Benchmark 76 | $0.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Jade Hampson | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 | |
1/9 | 21/01/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1050m | Good | Josh Parr | 1:02.95 | - | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
1/9 | 24/11/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 1045m | Soft | Josh Parr | 1:01.70 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Hannah Le Blanc
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months won by a nose at this track 0 - 64 June 14 over 1100m defeating Tellez carrying 59.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Alice Springs Mdn-Sw on December 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Hell Fire Miss carrying 59kg at $1.95. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 14/06/2025 | 69 | BM0-64 | $21,300.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Hannah Le Blanc | 59.5kg | 1:03.62 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
2/5 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | BMNT | $50,140.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Hannah Le Blanc | 59kg | 1:09.67 | 4-5-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
1/11 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | BM0-62 | $23,100.00 | Alice Springs | 1100m | Good | Hannah Le Blanc | 58kg | 1:03.85 | 5-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
1/9 | 08/03/2025 | 62 | BM54 | $19,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1100m | Good | Hannah Le Blanc | 58kg | 1:03.22 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
1/6 | 05/01/2025 | 15 | MDN | $19,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1100m | Good | Hannah Le Blanc | 57kg | 1:03.05 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
3/8 | 21/12/2024 | 28 | MDN | $19,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Aaron Sweeney | 59kg | 1:08.06 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $1.95 |
3/9 | 23/11/2024 | - | Maiden | $0.00 | Pioneer Park | 1100m | Olivia Kendal | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.4L | $2.00 | |
4/8 | 14/06/2024 | - | Maiden | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Alvaro Apablaza Espinoza | 58kg | - | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 | |
2/8 | 24/05/2024 | - | Maiden | $0.00 | Geelong | 1343m | Alvaro Apablaza Espinoza | 59.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 | |
2/8 | 10/05/2024 | - | Maiden | $0.00 | Geelong | 1125m | Alvaro Apablaza Espinoza | 59.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Paul Shiers
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 8 at this track Hcp on June 21 over 1000m, 6 len behind Flying Annie carrying 55kg at $7. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track 0 - 70 on July 5 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Hello World carrying 59.5kg at $14. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | BM0-70 | $25,352.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Paul Shiers | 59.5kg | 1:02.71 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $14.00 |
5/8 | 21/06/2025 | 98 | OPEN | $25,500.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Paul Shiers | 55kg | 0:56.05 | - | 4 |
| 5.9L | $7.00 |
8/8 | 15/03/2025 | 8 | BM0-76 | $40,500.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Fast | Paul Shiers | 57.5kg | 1:34.64 | 6-6-8 | 8 |
| 9.2L | $10.00 |
2/5 | 07/03/2025 | 14 | BM76 | $22,500.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Paul Shiers | 56kg | 1:15.59 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
3/6 | 21/02/2025 | 20 | BMNT | $24,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Paul Shiers | 56.5kg | 1:08.63 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
1/6 | 01/02/2025 | 28 | BM76 | $22,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Paul Shiers | 55kg | 1:08.81 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
3/5 | 04/01/2025 | - | Benchmark 76 | $0.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Hannah Le Blanc | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.7L | $9.00 | |
7/11 | 02/08/2024 | - | Benchmark 65 | $0.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Cody Collis | 60kg | - | 10-10-8 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 | |
1/11 | 19/07/2024 | - | Class 2 | $0.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Justin Huxtable | 59.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 | |
10/10 | 05/07/2024 | - | Benchmark 68 | $0.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Ryan Maloney | 58.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 | |
4/7 | 14/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Soft | James Orman | 1:02.10 | - | 7 |
| 0.61L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 29/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Soft | Cejay Graham | 0:52.01 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |