Darwin

Tomorrow, July 18, 2026Flat1m2fGood

Verdict

TENNESSEE WHISKEY (8) looks close to a win. Has raced twice in Darwin and found one better both times. Now out to his best trip and expected to go close. ICHIBAN (2) looks the biggest danger. Placed in the Alice Springs Cup four back then has a win and two placings since over sharper trips. Now back out to 2000m and looks tough to beat. GRINZINGER BISHOP (6) has had three runs since finishing fifth in the Alice Springs Cup. Extra trip is a plus and can improve sharply. VANGUARD LEGEND (5) is super consistent at this circuit and is a strong contender on his best form. KING AKEED (7) is ready to peak after three runs back and is among the chances.

Tennessee Whiskey
Ichiban
Grinzinger Bishop

Win Only

2. Ichiban
J: JARROD TODDT: GARY CLARKE
F: 23312
Price History:
2.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track 0 - 76 on July 8 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Rematch carrying 60kg at $4.20. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track Bm76 June 27 over 1600m defeating Rock Revolution with 59kg at $2.20. Well placed and is a leading player.
5. Vanguard Legend
J: JASON LYONT: CHLOE BAXTER
F: 31844
Price History:
6.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 8 at this track 0 - 76 on July 8 over 1600m, 4 len behind Rematch carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track Bm76 on June 27 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Ichiban carrying 59kg at $6.50. Super consistent this circuit and is a strong contender on his best form.
4. Maxxi Bon
J: RICHARD BENSLEYT: CHRIS NASH
F: 63531
Price History:
6.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently settled well back; won by 1.75 len at this track Bmnt 74 July 4 over 1600m defeating Jimi Hendrix with 55.5kg at $4.60. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track Bm76 on June 27 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Ichiban carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Back in form but prefer the place.
7. King Akeed
J: HANNAH LE BLANCT: TOMMY LOGAN
F: 2x133
Price History:
6.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track 0 - 76 on July 8 over 1600m, 3 len behind Rematch carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track Bm76 on June 20 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Shisuta Bo with 55kg at $5. Ready to peak after three runs back and is among the chances.
8. Tennessee Whiskey
J: STAN TSAIKOST: PETER ROBL
F: x1422
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Recent form sound. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track 0 - 66 on July 4 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Faberge Tzar with 60kg at $4.80. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd in a small field at this track 0 - 64 on June 20 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Fields Of Courage carrying 61kg at $8. Close to another win and looks a strong winning hope here.
9. Hotim English
J: AARON SWEENEYT: ELLA CLARKE
F: 1x453
Price History:
8.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track 0 - 66 on July 11 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Anson Bay carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Before that 5th of 11 at this track 0 - 66 on June 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Runaway Tycoon carrying 60kg at $12. Will not find this easy. Jumps in trip and prepared to risk.
10. Unquestionably
J: BILLY CRAYT: NEIL DYER
F: 27x34
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 7 at this track Cl2 on June 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Self Serve carrying 59kg at $16. Second run from a spell got back early 4th in a small field at this track Cl2 on July 8 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Fields Of Courage carrying 59kg at $2.15. Extra trip a plus and worth keeping safe.
6. Grinzinger Bishop
J: JADE HAMPSONT: KYM HEALY
F: 25347
Price History:
23.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
At the latest run ran second last of 8 at this track Bm76 on June 27 over 1600m, 8 len behind Ichiban carrying 58kg at $13. The run before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at Alice Springs Bmnt 66 on June 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Rosebud Lass with 59.5kg at $3.90. Capable of sharp improvement.
11. Faberge Tzar
J: JADE DOYLET: ANDREW PERDON
F: 65513
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track 0 - 62 on July 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Bollon with 58kg at $3.80. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track 0 - 66 July 4 over 1600m defeating Tennessee Whiskey with 55kg at $3.50. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
Alpine Flyer

Non-Runners

3. Prince Jofra
J: PAUL SHIERST: JASON MANNING
F: 7x996
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run ran second last of 7 at this track Bmnt 74 on July 4 over 1600m, 8 len behind Maxxi Bon carrying 58.5kg at $12. The race before that ran second last of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm76 on June 6 over 1550m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Mystic Wonder with 59.5kg at $31. Rates highly and can bounce back.

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