Darwin Race 2 - Arafura Catering Equipment Dash Division1
SO NAIVE (1) hasn't been far away here at the last two, finding the frame both times, most recently when second beaten 2.25 lengths (22.76). Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Likely to be in the finish again. MOONLIT SKIES (4) jumped cleanly from the rails last start to lead all the way and score (21.88) at Townsville in a Maiden over 380m. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Expecting another bold showing. LITTLE NIFTY (3) still a maiden but rarely out of the finish recording six placings from eight starts. Missed the frame when fourth (23.17) at this track latest but was in the placings the start before. Likely to be about the mark. FIREBALL ERNIE (8) must be among the chances on the last run here.
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (22.76) at this track in a Grade 5 /MDN, finishing second and beaten 2.25 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting four victories and nine places from 17 starts. Leading player.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 /MDN | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $27.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/06/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.50 | 0:21.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.49 | 0:18.49 | 0:18.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 31/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.55 | 0:18.52 | 0:17.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 4/6 | 24/05/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.53 | 0:17.84 | 0:17.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $3.80 |
Stats
Comments
Inside draw could be an advantage. Last start finished eighth in a Grade 5 /MDN on June 17 over 383m at this track behind Birmingham, beaten 16 lengths (23.71). Below his best last time but looks well placed here. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 /MDN | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:23.71 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.0L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $46.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/4 | 20/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.46 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:23.49 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/05/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5/MDN | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.38 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.5L | $81.00 |
Stats
Comments
Yet to break through after eight starts, the most recent result a fourth (23.17) over 383m at this track. Expected to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 /MDN | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $20.00 |
| 2/4 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 /MDN | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.41 | 0:18.38 | 0:17.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/6 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 /MDN | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.76 | 0:18.43 | 0:17.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 31/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 /MDN | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.88 | 0:18.33 | 0:17.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | GR 5 /MDN | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.46 | 0:18.13 | 0:17.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/5 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.45 | 0:18.21 | 0:17.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to post a big 5 lengths win at Townsville over 380m (21.88) beating Tau Ceti in Maiden on June 12. Can measure up again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $2.50 |
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Comments
Returns from a nine weeks spell after being tipped out on the back of a sixth (32.28) over 537m at this track. Yet to win but has placed from two first-up runs. Looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,380.00 | Darwin | 537m | 0:32.28 | 0:31.62 | 0:31.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:23.38 | 0:22.40 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5/MDN | $2,380.00 | Darwin | 537m | 0:32.72 | 0:32.47 | 0:31.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/03/2026 | 88 | GR 4/5/MDN | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.20 | 0:29.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 16.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.64 | 0:28.99 | 0:28.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.8L | $23.00 |
| 99/1 | 23/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 460m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Finished third last start (18.66) at big odds over 312m at this track. Prefer others.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 17/06/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.66 | 0:18.20 | 0:18.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:19.37 | 0:18.49 | 0:17.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/06/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.34 | 0:18.22 | 0:17.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $18.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/06/2026 | 3 | GR 4 | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.52 | 0:18.35 | 0:18.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 31/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 /MDN | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.33 | 0:18.33 | 0:17.88 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 24/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 /MDN | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.66 | 0:18.13 | 0:17.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last time (22.38) over 383m at this track. Jumps from the outside. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 31/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.38 | 0:22.06 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.30 | 0:17.84 | 0:17.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.74 | 0:18.28 | 0:17.94 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.48 | 0:18.23 | 0:17.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 3/6 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.65 | 0:18.58 | 0:17.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 99/1 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Darwin | 312m | N/A | 0:18.32 | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame again last time when third (22.93) at this track, making it five minor placings in a row. Jumps from the outside. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 /MDN | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 05/06/2026 | 9 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:23.83 | 0:23.76 | 0:23.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 20/05/2026 | 5 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:23.89 | 0:23.76 | 0:23.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.02 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.0L | $12.00 |