Alice Springs Race 3 - Happy Birthday Cathy Starr Hcp
BLACK ZOUS (3) gets the nod off the strongest current form: he won a BM76 at this track by just over four lengths two starts back, beating LIMITED RISK, then held third behind Golden Tunes last week despite being slow to begin. His two wins and five placings from seven at this track and distance put him on top. BAHAMA BAY (1) has not been close at his past two, including fourth to Golden Tunes last start, but his 1200m record is deep and Stan Tsaikos has won two from three on him, so he is the main place or winning danger if he sharpens up. TELLEZ (6) is harder to dismiss after winning a BM64 by just over five lengths as a well-supported favourite, though Open grade is a firmer test than that small-field success. BOY BIG (4) ran second at big odds last week and has extensive track-and-trip form; his task is to prove that it was not simply a spike after a heavy defeat the run prior.

Jockey: Stan Tsaikos
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fourth to Golden Tunes at this track last week in provincial company, beaten eight lengths after starting among the outsiders. The stronger pointer is his BM76 fourth to Black Zous the run prior, when bumped at the start before closing from well back. Recent margins are the query, but he can land in the placings.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 31/10/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $30,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1100m | Good | Stan Tsaikos | 59kg | 1:01.90 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/10/2026 | 20 | BM76 | $25,800.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Lek Maloney | 60kg | 1:08.92 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/09/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $28,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1400m | Good | Lek Maloney | 57.5kg | 1:23.25 | 2-6-6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $2.45 |
| 1/6 | 12/09/2026 | 15 | BM76 | $25,800.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Stan Tsaikos | 61.5kg | 1:09.01 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 28/08/2026 | 20 | BMNT | $30,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1400m | Good | Stan Tsaikos | 62.5kg | 1:24.41 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $28,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Lek Maloney | 57.5kg | 1:10.23 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 24/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Moe | 1000m | Good | Ruby Lamont | 1:02.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jessica Booth
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a fifth to Black Zous in a BM76 at this track, beaten ten lengths, but the stewards noted he raced wide throughout and he now gets meaningful weight relief. His Darwin run two back was plain after a slow start, so the recent figures still ask for improvement. Track-and-trip record is strong, but recent form says each-way only.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/10/2026 | 70 | BM76 | $25,800.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Danielle Hirini | 60.5kg | 1:08.92 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 11/11 | 01/08/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $150,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Paul Denton | 54kg | 1:07.32 | 11-9-11 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $38,500.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Lek Maloney | 58.5kg | 1:13.98 | 8-8-5 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 13/06/2026 | 42 | OPEN | $28,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Lek Maloney | 57.5kg | 1:07.96 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $12.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $110,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Hannah Le Blanc | 56kg | 1:08.02 | 11-11-8 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $30,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1100m | Good | Danielle Hirini | 59.5kg | 1:02.50 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 7/7 | 08/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Colac | 800m | Heavy | Harry Grace | 0:48.33 | - | 7 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ianish Luximon
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly after finishing third to Golden Tunes at this track last week, beaten six and a half lengths after being slow to begin, and that effort followed a dominant BM76 win over Limited Risk when he led and cleared out by just over four lengths. Third-up suits, he has two wins and five placings from seven at this track and distance, and the returning rider knows him well. Proven at this track and distance; the one to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 31/10/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $30,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1100m | Good | Lek Maloney | 57kg | 1:01.90 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 10/10/2026 | 118 | BM76 | $25,800.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Billy Cray | 57kg | 1:08.92 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $28,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Ianish Luximon | 55.5kg | 1:41.21 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 30/05/2026 | 26 | BM0-70 | $24,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1000m | Good | Deborah Barton | 58.5kg | 0:56.51 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 04/05/2026 | 9 | BM0-66 | $35,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1000m | Good | Ianish Luximon | 60.5kg | 0:57.01 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/04/2026 | 35 | BM0-66 | $27,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1100m | Good | Lek Maloney | 59.5kg | 1:03.08 | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Paul Denton
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a better result when second to Golden Tunes at this track last week, though he was still beaten just over six lengths and went around at big odds. The BM70 run prior is the concern, finishing second last and beaten over 16 lengths after jumping awkwardly. Has to prove he can repeat it.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 31/10/2026 | 27 | OPEN | $30,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1100m | Good | Paul Denton | 54kg | 1:01.90 | 6-6-2 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/10/2026 | 22 | BM0-70 | $24,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1100m | Good | Paul Denton | 61kg | 1:02.92 | 9-8-8 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $31.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/09/2026 | 140 | BM76 | $25,800.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Jessica Booth | 54kg | 1:09.01 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $33,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Paul Denton | 58.5kg | 1:08.80 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $25,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 54kg | 1:08.33 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | OPEN | $25,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1100m | Good | Paul Denton | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 7-5-3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Shuichi Terachi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was solid when fourth to Magarten in a BM76 over 1400m at this track last week, beaten three lengths, and he comes to an easier meeting back at 1200m. Two back he was well-supported favourite behind Black Zous but could not quicken when asked. Minor claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/10/2026 | 21 | BM76 | $25,800.00 | Alice Springs | 1400m | Good | Shuichi Terachi | 58kg | 1:23.16 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/10/2026 | 6 | BM76 | $25,800.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Ianish Luximon | 55kg | 1:08.92 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/10/2026 | 57 | BM0-70 | $24,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1100m | Good | Ianish Luximon | 58.5kg | 1:02.92 | 8-6-4 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 600m | Good | Lauren Stojakovic | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 08/08/2026 | 5 | BM0-64 | $23,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1400m | Good | Jade Doyle | 60kg | 1:23.00 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 6/12 | 03/08/2026 | 5 | BM0-62 | $35,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Jessica Booth | 60.5kg | 1:14.44 | 9-9-6 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/07/2026 | 18 | BM0-62 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Jade Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:08.79 | 6-6-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/3 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 900m | Good | Brooke King | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lek Maloney
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made full use of a BM64 assignment at this track last week, beating Verbosity by just over five lengths as a well-supported favourite despite jumping awkwardly. That was a sharp reply to his 1400m failure behind Mr Jones, where racing keenly told late. Open grade asks more, but current form keeps him in the placings mix.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 31/10/2026 | 21 | BM0-64 | $23,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1100m | Good | Lek Maloney | 58.5kg | 1:02.76 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
| 6/6 | 10/10/2026 | 6 | BM0-64 | $23,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1400m | Good | Deborah Barton | 59kg | 1:23.23 | 1-1-6 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | BM54 | $23,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Lek Maloney | 60.5kg | 1:10.08 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 20/09/2026 | 8 | BM0-70 | $24,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1000m | Good | Billy Cray | 56kg | 0:57.35 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/4 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | BM0-64 | $23,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1000m | Good | Stan Tsaikos | 60kg | 0:56.50 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/08/2026 | 26 | BM62+ 3U | $20,000.00 | Kununurra | 1200m | Good 3 | Lek Maloney | 54.5kg | 1:09.05 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $3.10 |
| 4/5 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Ryan Maloney | 0:56.80 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 03/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Soft | James Orman | 1:01.69 | - | 3 |
| 1.96L | $0.00 |