Darwin Race 7 - Dcoh Defence Industry Hcp
Tough race but sticking with the new blood. SHIRSHOV (6) is a former Victorian having first run this area. Boasts the best overall figure by a mile and has a great fresh record. Expected to run well. BALASTIER (5) is also a former Victorian kicking off in the NT for a new stable. Has a strong winning strike rate, especially fresh winning 3/5 runs. Should go close if presented on song. REWARDS AND MORE (3) is fit and in form and looks the main threat to that pair. Placed here latest and can figure again. ZOURATA (2) finished just ahead of Rewards And Power latest and is a speedy galloper who will take catching. COTEHELE (1) next best.

Jockey: Joe Bowditch
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Alice Springs Pioneer Sprint May 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Dakota Lee with 56.5kg at $5. First up last campaign eighth of 13 at Oakbank in the LR Hills Railway April 4 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Zoupurring with 55kg at $18. Has solid claims on best.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $110,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Dom Tourneur | 56.5kg | 1:08.02 | 8-8-11 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $35,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1000m | Good | Dom Tourneur | 60kg | 0:56.67 | - | 7 |
| 3.6L | $12.00 |
| 8/13 | 04/04/2026 | 98 | LR Qlty | $140,000.00 | Oakbank | 1100m | Good 4 | Jason Holder | 55kg | 1:05.99 | 11-11-8 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Good | Todd Pannell | 1:04.14 | - | 0 |
| 2.61L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Todd Pannell | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | LR Qlty | $120,325.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 4 | Jessica Tzaferis | 54kg | 1:08.88 | 4-3-7 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | BM100 | $150,000.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Soft 6 | Rose Hammond | 51.5kg | 1:05.67 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/11/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $105,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Soft 6 | Todd Pannell | 56.5kg | 1:11.25 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Dakota-Lee Gillett
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track Hcp on June 20 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Field Of Flutes carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Alice Springs Hcp on May 4 over 1000m, 4 len behind Arizona Activist with 58.5kg at $6. Speedy galloper expected to take catching.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 20/06/2026 | 47 | OPEN | $28,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 57.5kg | 0:56.14 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 04/05/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $35,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1000m | Good | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 58.5kg | 0:56.06 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | 49 | OPEN | $35,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1000m | Good | Stan Tsaikos | 59.5kg | 0:56.67 | - | 6 |
| 11.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/4 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $25,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Fast | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 58.5kg | 1:08.05 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 14/02/2026 | 36 | OPEN | $25,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Fast | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 57kg | 1:01.06 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 09/01/2026 | 158 | BM76 | $23,400.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Fast | Hannah Le Blanc | 60.5kg | 1:02.26 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/4 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 900m | Soft | Violet Soulsby | 0:52.36 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Stan Tsaikos
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track Hcp on June 20 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Field Of Flutes carrying 57kg at $3.80. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Alice Springs Pioneer Sprint on May 2 over 1200m, 2 len behind Dakota Lee with 54.5kg at $3.10. Has fitness and looks a major threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 20/06/2026 | 49 | OPEN | $28,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Lek Maloney | 57kg | 0:56.14 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/12 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $110,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Stan Tsaikos | 54.5kg | 1:08.02 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $35,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1000m | Good | Lek Maloney | 56kg | 0:56.67 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/6 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $30,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1100m | Good | Lek Maloney | 56.5kg | 1:02.50 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $1.75 |
| 1/5 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $25,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Lek Maloney | 53kg | 1:08.33 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.75 |
| 2/7 | 15/03/2026 | 34 | OPEN | $25,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1100m | Good | Lek Maloney | 53kg | 1:03.00 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/3 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:44.83 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 790m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:43.57 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Vanessa Arnott
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at this track Bmnt 72 March 14 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Prince Ruban carrying 62kg at $2.40. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at this track Bm76 January 9 over 1100m, 4 len behind Zourata with 61kg at $8.50. Drawn for a good run and should be winding up late.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | BMNT | $30,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Fast | Vanessa Arnott | 62kg | 1:15.44 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/4 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $25,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Fast | Jarrod Todd | 56kg | 1:08.05 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.25 |
| 5/10 | 31/01/2026 | 22 | BMNT | $25,500.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Fast | Vanessa Arnott | 62kg | 1:14.91 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/01/2026 | 160 | BM76 | $23,400.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Fast | Vanessa Arnott | 61kg | 1:02.26 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $8.50 |
| 2/12 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $137,200.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Paul Shiers | 54kg | 1:07.89 | 9-8-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | BM76 | $35,352.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Vanessa Arnott | 59kg | 1:08.29 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Heavy | Beau Mertens | 0:47.14 | - | 7 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jason Lyon
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Bendigo Bm84 May 2 over 1100m, 3 len behind Stoli Bolli carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 April 6 over 1000m defeating Along The River carrying 59kg at $3.70. To record fresh and can immediately off the mark for the new yard.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 02/05/2026 | 26 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Good 3 | Jordan Childs | 56.5kg | 1:01.86 | 1-1-4 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jordan Childs | 0:47.28 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/13 | 06/04/2026 | 149 | BM74 3U | $60,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1000m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 59kg | 0:56.14 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.4L | $3.70 |
| 1/5 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Damian Lane | 0:49.51 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 08/11/2025 | 36 | BM80 3U | $152,245.00 | Flemington | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Jordan Childs | 58.5kg | 1:06.15 | 1-1-9 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 03/10/2025 | 26 | BM70 3U | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1200m | Good 3 | Jordan Childs | 59kg | 1:10.38 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 07/09/2025 | 23 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Heavy 9 | Tom Prebble | 59.5kg | 1:06.55 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/14 | 15/08/2025 | 251 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Seymour | 1100m | Soft 6 | Tom Prebble | 58.5kg | 1:04.91 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jarrod Todd
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 April 29 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Along The River carrying 60.5kg at $26. Previously first up; third of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 February 27 over 955m, 0.5 len behind Gentle Steel with 61.5kg at $12. Former Victorian with a great fresh record.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/04/2026 | 23 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 60.5kg | 0:56.94 | 1-2-6 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/13 | 06/04/2026 | 24 | BM74 3U | $60,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1000m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 59.5kg | 0:56.14 | 3-3-10 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Cranbourne | 955m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 56.5kg | 0:55.59 | 3-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 97 | BM70 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 955m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 61.5kg | 0:55.44 | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Logan Bates | 1:00.48 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 22/11/2025 | 29 | BM74 3U | $130,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | 62.5kg | 0:57.48 | 3-2-9 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 24/10/2025 | 28 | BM74 3U | $130,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 955m | Good 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | 62.5kg | 0:55.21 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Luke Nolen | 0:58.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |