Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted May 9 Journalists Share Posted May 9 What Darwin Races Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, May 11, 2024 First Race 3:04pm ACST Visit Dabble It’s calm before the storm in the Top End with the Darwin Cup Carnival looming on the horizon, but 39 horses have still accepted for this Saturday’s five-event program at Fannie Bay. There’s a slight chance of rain on Friday, but come Saturday the forecast is for sunny conditions with a top temperature of 35C. The rail will be in the true position, and it will once again be a good dirt surface in Darwin. BEST BET: CANADA BAY Canada Bay impressed en route to a 3.5-length win over 0-58 opposition on debut at Fannie Bay on ANZAC Day. The four-year-old mare jumped from gate two in the eight-horse field and led her rivals a merry dance by leading from start to finish. She steps up in grade, and apart from drawing an ideal gate, she also carries slightly less weight. Best Bet Race 5 – #3 Canada Bay (1) 4yo Mare | T: Tom Logan | J: Sonja Logan (57.5kg) Bet with Unibet NEXT BEST: AWEN Victoria-based trainer Mark Pegus took this daughter of Kodiac to the Red Centre for the Alice Springs Cup Carnival, and in her first start on March 27 she sank her rivals by 5.3 lengths in a 1400m maiden. Backing up 11 days later on Cup Day, Awen finished well adrift of Miracoli in third place over 1600m. On April 20, the mare was a length behind Princess Pancakes over 1400m in second place. Next Best Race 2 – #3 Awen (1) 5yo Mare | T: Phil Cole | J: Sonja Logan (58kg) Bet with Neds BEST VALUE: STAR MAGNUM This son of Magnus was an early $8 quote with online bookmakers, but he could challenge Gary Clarke stablemates Spaceship and Bel’s Banner for favouritism on Saturday. Star Magnum was a last-start fifth over 1200m on December 1, but he boasts a respectable first-up record (6:1-1-3). The fact that the former NSW and Queensland galloper also won a 900m trial by 13 lengths on May 3 certainly enhances his prospects. Best Value Race 3 – #1 Star Magnum (4) 6yo Gelding | T: Phil Cole | J: Emma Lines (a1.5) (59kg) Bet with Bet365 Saturday Darwin quaddie picks – 11/5/2024 Fannie Bay quadrella selections Saturday, May 11, 2024 3-5-6 1-2-3 3-5-6-8 1-2-3 Horse racing tips View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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