Darwin Race 1 - Trnt Off The Track (Bm54)
MERIMBULA (3) is the horse to beat, with his last-start sixth in BM58 company here better than it reads after he was noted racing wide around the home turn and kept on. He finished third over 1600m at this track the run prior after beginning slowly, and this easier assignment gives him a chance. TEE GALLERIA (4) brings the cleanest consistency, placing at all three runs this campaign and coming off a Class 2 third can give this a shake. I'M A DREAMER (5) has to be forgiven for a plain BM58 sixth last week, but his Kununurra win two back and his strong season profile keep him in the mix. ITWASONLYAKISS (2) resumes from two months off after a heavy defeat, yet his track-and-distance place record gives him minor claims if he returns in better order.

Jockey: Angel Brennan
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Led throughout in a Benchmark 58 at this track last start, kicking strongly to beat Biden Time by a length after being near the top of betting. That was a sharp turnaround from his previous sixth, when he held a position to the turn but failed to finish off. Has the track-and-trip record, but must back it up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Angel Brennan | 57kg | 1:16.44 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | BM54 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Vanessa Arnott | 60.5kg | 1:09.12 | 1-2-6 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/08/2026 | 12 | BM54 | $25,500.00 | Katherine | 1300m | Good | Jade Doyle | 61.5kg | 1:19.01 | 3-4-5 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $4.20 |
| 8/12 | 03/08/2026 | 79 | BM0-62 | $35,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Wayne Davis | 60.5kg | 1:14.44 | 3-3-8 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | 36 | BM0-64 | $25,500.00 | Tennant Creek | 1450m | Good | Wayne Davis | 59.5kg | 1:28.06 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/04/2026 | 27 | BM0-64 | $23,500.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Fast | Wayne Davis | 59.5kg | 1:15.06 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Vanessa Arnott
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after two months off following a plain sixth in Benchmark NT company at this track, beaten over 10 lengths after settling midfield and making no impression. His previous third in a Benchmark 58 was sound enough, and he has one win and four placings from nine starts at this track and distance. Last run was plain, but his track-and-distance record gives him a genuine place profile.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 03/08/2026 | 2 | BMNT | $55,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 56kg | 1:14.14 | 4-6-6 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | BM0-58 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Vanessa Arnott | 61kg | 1:14.82 | 6-7-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | BM0-62 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Vanessa Arnott | 59kg | 1:15.33 | 9-8-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/07/2026 | 85 | BM0-62 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Vanessa Arnott | 60kg | 1:07.90 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | BM0-64 | $23,500.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Fast | Vanessa Arnott | 59.5kg | 1:15.06 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/5 | 02/04/2026 | 19 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Fast | Vanessa Arnott | 61kg | 1:14.08 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 700m | Patrick Payne | 0:46.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 03/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyneton | 800m | Patrick Payne | 0:49.87 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jarrod Todd
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns off a five-week freshening after finishing sixth in a Benchmark 58 at this track, beaten five lengths, but that run is worth treating kindly after he was noted racing wide around the home turn. He had earlier worked into third over 1600m despite beginning slowly, and this is easier than the Saturday company he met last time. Previous placing was sound and this easier setup makes him the one to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | 26 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Jessica Booth | 59kg | 1:15.81 | 5-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/12 | 03/08/2026 | 16 | BM0-58 | $35,000.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Good | Aaron Sweeney | 61kg | 1:35.14 | 8-6-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Darwin | 2050m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 58kg | 2:07.00 | 9-10-5 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $31.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $82,500.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 58kg | 1:34.74 | 10-10-9 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | BM66 3 | $23,500.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 56.5kg | 1:14.40 | 9-7-3 | 1 |
| 0.7L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | BM64 3 | $23,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 59kg | 1:08.52 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.35 |
| 1/6 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 1000m | Daniel Stackhouse | 1:01.20 | - | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Jake Noonan | 0:48.84 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Paul Shiers
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Continues to race honestly, finishing third in a Class 2 at this track last start after sitting just off the lead and staying on without improving. Two back he was beaten only half a length in a Benchmark 58, and he has placed at all three runs this campaign. Wide draw aside, he holds a strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | CL2 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Deborah Barton | 56.5kg | 1:09.95 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 29/08/2026 | 28 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Deborah Barton | 58kg | 1:15.81 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/11 | 01/08/2026 | 168 | MDN | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Paul Shiers | 59kg | 1:09.33 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | MDN | $21,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Fast | Aaron Sweeney | 57.5kg | 1:14.08 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | SC 3U | $21,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Fast | Aaron Sweeney | 57.5kg | 1:03.62 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/01/2026 | 43 | MDN | $21,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Aaron Sweeney | 57.5kg | 1:15.88 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 900m | Soft | Rose Hammond | 0:56.06 | - | 0 |
| 4.53L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 900m | Jake Noonan | 0:54.92 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Dakota-Lee Gillett
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was below his best when sixth in a Benchmark 58 at this venue last week, beaten just over eight lengths after sitting handy and lacking the dash to challenge. That followed a Kununurra win in 3yo+ Benchmark 48+ grade, where he worked home over the top as favourite. Kununurra win two back keeps him in the place mix if he rebounds.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 25/09/2026 | 27 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Danielle Hirini | 59.5kg | 1:06.06 | 3-3-6 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | BM48+ 3U | $14,500.00 | Kununurra | 1350m | Good 3 | Hannah Le Blanc | 57kg | 1:18.09 | 3-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 22/08/2026 | 105 | BM48+ 3U | $14,500.00 | Kununurra | 1100m | Good 3 | Hannah Le Blanc | 55.5kg | 1:04.24 | 5-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/05/2026 | 37 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Deborah Barton | 55kg | 1:14.67 | 3-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $3.20 |
| 3/5 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Fast | Raymond Vigar | 57.5kg | 1:14.08 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 4/5 | 27/03/2026 | 13 | BM76 | $23,400.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Wayne Davis | 55kg | 1:03.07 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $18.00 |
| 3/11 | 02/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 0:57.82 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Soft | Victoria Corver | 0:59.10 | - | 4 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Billy Cray
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been close without winning, finishing third to Kessler in a Benchmark 58 at this track last start after being sent out favourite and picking up well late. She had charged home from a long way back for second the run prior, beaten a neck, so the recent form is genuine. Honest mare with place claims, but the win rate tempers confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Billy Cray | 58kg | 1:16.44 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | BM54 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Billy Cray | 57.5kg | 1:09.12 | 6-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | BM54 | $25,500.00 | Katherine | 1300m | Good | Jessica Booth | 55kg | 1:18.06 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/12 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | BM0-58 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Billy Cray | 57.5kg | 1:14.82 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | BM0-58 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Richard Bensley | 58kg | 1:09.06 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | 27 | BM0-58 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Richard Bensley | 57.5kg | 0:56.96 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 900m | Soft | Tala Hutchinson | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 800m | Soft | Andrew Stead | 0:51.56 | - | 0 |
| 3.65L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jessica Booth
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after finishing sixth in a Benchmark 58 over 1600m at this track, beaten over 11 lengths after beginning slowly and never getting into the contest. The run prior was another well-beaten sixth in Maiden grade, albeit after beginning awkwardly and racing wide throughout. Others bring far stronger credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 05/09/2026 | 91 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Good | Jessica Booth | 53kg | 1:36.76 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/06/2026 | 118 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Aaron Sweeney | 57kg | 1:08.75 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/02/2026 | 77 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Wangaratta | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Durnan | 57.5kg | 1:24.06 | 9-11-6 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | Stephen Brown Jnr | 0:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Stephen Brown Jnr | 1:03.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 23/11/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Kilmore | 1600m | Soft 6 | Rhys McLeod | 58kg | 1:42.24 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/11/2025 | 18 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Albury | 1400m | Good 4 | Josh Richards | 57kg | 1:24.74 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/10/2025 | 199 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1300m | Good 4 | Neil Farley | 57.5kg | 1:18.24 | 10-11-10 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $91.00 |

Jockey: Danielle Hirini
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held in a Benchmark 58 over 1600m at this track last start, finishing fifth and beaten just over eight lengths after being unwanted in the market. His previous Katherine run was weaker again, beaten over 15 lengths in Benchmark 64 grade after conceding a big start. Has to lift sharply to trouble these.
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 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Good | Danielle Hirini | 55kg | 1:36.76 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/08/2026 | 17 | BM0-64 | $25,500.00 | Katherine | 1700m | Good | Danielle Hirini | 55.5kg | 1:41.09 | 8-7-6 | 9 |
| 14.9L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/07/2026 | 18 | BM0-62 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Good | Jade Hampson | 55kg | 1:36.19 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/07/2026 | 49 | BM0-62 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Good | Deborah Barton | 53kg | 1:34.38 | 10-11-11 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/05/2026 | 29 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Good | Raymond Vigar | 56.5kg | 1:34.38 | 8-4-6 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/04/2026 | 28 | BM0-64 | $23,500.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Good | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 54kg | 1:34.96 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Stan Tsaikos
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home well enough for fourth behind Kessler in a Benchmark 58 at this track last start after jumping awkwardly and settling rearward. That was better than his previous last over 1600m, when slow out and beaten over 12 lengths. Still hard to elevate off his broader recent pattern.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Deborah Barton | 54kg | 1:16.44 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Good | Deborah Barton | 53kg | 1:36.76 | 1-5-7 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 15/08/2026 | 17 | BM0-64 | $25,500.00 | Katherine | 1700m | Good | Deborah Barton | 53kg | 1:41.09 | 1-4-4 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/07/2026 | 25 | BM0-62 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Good | Paul Shiers | 55kg | 1:36.19 | 8-6-7 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | BM0-66 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Good | Paul Shiers | 55kg | 1:34.97 | 3-6-9 | 9 |
| 20.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Paul Shiers | 55kg | 1:02.63 | 10-8-9 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |