Darwin Race 5 - Sky Racing Hcp
IDEAS MAN (1) resumed with a solid effort for third fresh up here a fortnight ago, and he usually improves quickly with racing. A drop back from 1100m to 1000m is no problem, and he will go close to recording win number 10 on this track here. FLYING ANNIE (3) likes to run along on in front, and she fought on bravely after being headed here 2 weeks ago to finish runner-up. She has 100m less to travel this time, and could take the all the way this time. EARLY CROW (2) did not fire in 3 starts at Alice Springs earlier in the year and has been given a freshen up. He comes to hand quickly and has a better record on this track. A good draw will make him hard to beat here. A market watch is advised. CRAZY BRAVE (7) has done well since shifting to a local stable and will be resuming from a spell that would have done him the world of good. He comes to hand quickly, and can give this a big shake fresh up. RUSTIC BOOM (6) is fresh up and did win a recent Kyneton jumpout. Don't risk him.

Jockey: Adam Nicholls
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 8 at this track Bm76 on June 7 over 1100m, 4 len behind Rising Sphere carrying 62kg at $6.50. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Alice Springs Pioneer Sprint on April 5 over 1200m, 12 len behind Dakota Lee carrying 61kg at $31. Has a sound second-up record and can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 07/06/2025 | 63 | BM76 | $23,400.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Hannah Le Blanc | 62kg | 1:02.29 | 4-6-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
12/12 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $100,765.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Adam Nicholls | 61kg | 1:08.33 | 2-6-12 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $31.00 |
2/10 | 22/03/2025 | 189 | OPEN | $31,100.00 | Alice Springs | 1000m | Good | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 62kg | 0:56.34 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
4/5 | 14/09/2024 | 14 | OPEN | $24,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Sonja Logan | 62kg | 1:08.59 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
2/5 | 31/08/2024 | 28 | BM76 | $22,500.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Mark Pegus | 64kg | 0:57.15 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.75 |
3/10 | 03/08/2024 | 17 | OPEN | $137,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Mark Pegus | 61kg | 1:08.37 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
1/8 | 08/10/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Good | Kayla Crowther | 0:59.84 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
2/10 | 27/08/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft | Paul Gatt | 0:58.93 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kristo Sardelic
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Alice Springs Pioneer Sprint April 5 over 1200m, 10 len behind Dakota Lee with 56.5kg at $21. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Alice Springs Hcp March 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Flying Yishu with 57.5kg at $5.50. Looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $100,765.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Danielle Hirini | 56.5kg | 1:08.33 | 7-7-10 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $21.00 |
8/10 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $31,100.00 | Alice Springs | 1000m | Good | Danielle Hirini | 59kg | 0:56.34 | - | 9 |
| 9.6L | $9.00 |
6/7 | 01/03/2025 | 126 | OPEN | $24,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Hannah Le Blanc | 57.5kg | 1:08.47 | 2-4-6 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
5/6 | 26/10/2024 | 21 | BM76 | $22,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Sonja Logan | 62.5kg | 1:08.82 | 4-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
5/7 | 05/10/2024 | 63 | BMNT | $24,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Lek Maloney | 60.5kg | 1:02.78 | 4-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $4.50 |
1/10 | 03/08/2024 | 14 | OPEN | $137,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Sonja Logan | 56.5kg | 1:08.37 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
3/5 | 28/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Good | Ben Thompson | 1:03.43 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 09/11/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Chris Caserta | 0:58.84 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Aaron Sweeney
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track Bm76 on June 7 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Rising Sphere with 55.5kg at $4.20. The race before that won by a head at this track Bm76 May 10 over 1100m defeating Rising Sphere with 55kg at $6. Hard to beat on her best form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 07/06/2025 | 28 | BM76 | $23,400.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Aaron Sweeney | 55.5kg | 1:02.29 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
1/6 | 10/05/2025 | 34 | BM76 | $23,400.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Aaron Sweeney | 55kg | 1:02.99 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
10/10 | 06/04/2025 | 21 | BM0-76 FM | $36,140.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 59kg | 1:07.07 | 1-2-10 | 8 |
| 12.1L | $2.90 |
3/9 | 16/03/2025 | 162 | OPEN | $27,600.00 | Alice Springs | 1100m | Good | Aaron Sweeney | 55kg | 1:02.75 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |
6/7 | 05/10/2024 | 21 | BMNT | $24,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Stan Tsaikos | 55kg | 1:02.78 | 6-4-6 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $3.75 |
1/7 | 14/09/2024 | 40 | BM0-70 | $21,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 59kg | 1:02.42 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
4/8 | 26/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Good | Sophie Wilcock | 0:49.32 | - | 4 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 | |
2/8 | 19/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Soft | Louise Day | 0:59.46 | - | 0 |
| 1.73L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jade Hampson
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation won by 1.3 len this track Hcp April 12 over 1200m defeating Pink Panther with 55kg at $2.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at this track 0 - 70 March 15 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Mr Have A Chat with 60.5kg at $8. Respect fresh up.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
3/7 | 14/09/2024 | 14 | BM0-70 | $21,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Hannah Le Blanc | 57.5kg | 1:02.42 | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
3/5 | 31/08/2024 | 26 | BM76 | $22,500.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Stan Tsaikos | 56kg | 0:57.15 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
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: Raymond Vigar
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at this track 0 - 70 March 15 over 1100m, a head behind Mr Have A Chat with 61kg at $3.50. First up last campaign third in a small field at this track 0 - 64 December 6 over 1100m, 9 len behind Wild Beau with 59.5kg at $3.50. Each way claims.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 15/03/2025 | 22 | BM0-70 | $24,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Fast | Paul Shiers | 61kg | 1:02.24 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
1/6 | 21/02/2025 | 14 | BMNT | $24,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Raymond Vigar | 55.5kg | 1:08.63 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
3/6 | 07/02/2025 | 34 | BM0-70 | $21,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Raymond Vigar | 59kg | 1:09.30 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
1/7 | 04/01/2025 | 21 | CL2 | $19,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Raymond Vigar | 61kg | 1:08.04 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
2/8 | 14/12/2024 | 8 | CL2 | $19,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Fast | Raymond Vigar | 60kg | 1:03.04 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.75 |
3/6 | 06/12/2024 | 259 | BM0-64 | $20,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Fast | Raymond Vigar | 59.5kg | 1:01.60 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $3.50 |
1/8 | 12/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 786m | Good | Rachel King | 0:44.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.24L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 21/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Soft | Andrew Adkins | 0:46.50 | - | 0 |
| 0.21L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Amy Herrmann
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 10 at Alice Springs Hcp on March 22 over 1000m, 14 len behind Dakota Lee with 54kg at $12. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.75 len at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm70 August 11 over 1000m defeating Dare To Share carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Won a Kyneton jump-out on May 26. Capable of a bold return.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 26/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyneton | 800m | John Keating | 0:49.13 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 22/03/2025 | 118 | OPEN | $31,100.00 | Alice Springs | 1000m | Good | Aaron Sweeney | 54kg | 0:56.34 | - | 2 |
| 14.2L | $12.00 |
3/7 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 1000m | Good | Neil Farley | 1:01.52 | - | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 24/11/2024 | 15 | BM65 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast Poly Track | 1100m | Neutral | Shania Willis | 59.5kg | 1:03.65 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $2.25 |
1/5 | 09/11/2024 | 43 | BM62 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1050m | Neutral | Sariah Champkin | 60.5kg | 1:00.43 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
6/8 | 27/09/2024 | 27 | BM70 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | James Orman | 59kg | 0:57.71 | 5-7-6 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $6.50 |
7/10 | 31/08/2024 | 20 | BM70 | $75,000.00 | Doomben | 1050m | Good 4 | Bailey Wheeler | 57.5kg | 1:00.11 | 3-3-7 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $4.00 |
1/6 | 11/08/2024 | 106 | BM70 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast Poly Track | 1000m | Neutral | Bailey Wheeler | 57.5kg | 0:57.68 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Paul Shiers
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at this track 0 - 76 March 15 over 1600m, 9 len behind Crown Waters carrying 57.5kg at $10. Previously first up; third in a small field at this track Bm76 January 4 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Doc O'Connor carrying 54kg at $9. Is not out of this.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 155 | BM76 | $22,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Hannah Le Blanc | 54kg | 1:02.46 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $9.00 |
7/11 | 02/08/2024 | 14 | BM65 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Good 4 | Cody Collis | 60kg | 1:20.97 | 10-8-7 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
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 |

Jockey: Stan Tsaikos
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Tennant Creek 0 - 70 on May 17 over 1200m, 10 len behind Throw At Da Stumps carrying 58kg at $4.40. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Alice Springs 0 - 70 on April 20 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Great Gust carrying 60.5kg at $10. Major player on recent form.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 17/05/2025 | 27 | BM0-70 | $25,000.00 | Tennant Creek | 1200m | Good | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 58kg | 1:10.20 | 1-2-6 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $4.40 |
6/7 | 20/04/2025 | 14 | BM0-70 | $22,300.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Stan Tsaikos | 60.5kg | 1:08.06 | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
2/4 | 06/04/2025 | 8 | OPEN | $31,100.00 | Alice Springs | 1000m | Good | Stan Tsaikos | 54kg | 0:56.83 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
9/10 | 29/03/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $28,700.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Wayne Davis | 58.5kg | 1:08.78 | 2-2-9 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $51.00 |
6/9 | 16/03/2025 | 22 | OPEN | $27,600.00 | Alice Springs | 1100m | Good | Paul Denton | 55kg | 1:02.75 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $21.00 |
2/5 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | BM0-76 | $22,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1000m | Good | Stan Tsaikos | 59kg | 0:57.14 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |