Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted December 12 Journalists Share Posted December 12 What Darwin Races Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, December 14, 2024 First Race 2:47pm ACST Visit Dabble It’s the Darwin Turf Club’s last meeting before Christmas with 43 horses accepting for the five-event program. Upwards of 20mm has fallen in the Top End since last Friday’s meeting, with showers set to continue and a top temperature of 33C come Saturday. The rail will be in the true position, and Fannie Bay will once again be a good dirt surface. Best Bet at Darwin: Rhesus Despite finishing sixth in the NT Derby (2050m) on July 20, Rhesus has impressed in the Top End since arriving from James Cummings’ Sydney stable. Victory in a 1200m maiden and a second over 1600m against 0-58 opposition in June was followed by a third in the Darwin Guineas (1600m) on July 6. The four-year-old gelding had two close seconds over 1000m in the 0-58 ranks and 1200m at Class 2 level in November. The 1300m trip is ideal for the son of Lonhro. Best Bet Race 2 – #1 Rhesus (5) 4yo Gelding | T: Phil Cole | J: Raymond Vigar (60kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Darwin: Bon’s Pride Bon’s Pride is arguably the best horse running around in the NT as he eyes three straight wins at the top level. The son of Bon Aurum takes on decent opposition in a highly competitive seven-horse field, and the 60.5kg should not prove a burden. Bon’s Pride managed to win the Magic Millions Top End Classic (1300m) on Darwin Cup Day on August 5 with 62.5kg. From 13 starts in 13 months at Fannie Bay, the five-year-old gelding boasts six wins and five seconds. Next Best Race 3 – #1 Bon’s Pride (5) 5yo Gelding | T: Jason Manning | J: Vanessa Arnott (60.5kg) Bet with BlondeBet Best Value at Darwin: Sabor Sabor produced an eye-catching third over 1200m at 0-70 level on October 19. He was eight lenghts last passing the 800m, the seven-year-old gelding was still tailed off at the home turn before producing a withering final 350m to finish 3.3 lengths behind Mr Have A Chat. The son of Lonhro wasn’t sighted in his first two Fannie Bay starts, but he had respectable form in Queensland, and perhaps his mojo has finally returned. Best Value Race 1 – #3 Sabor (2) 7yo Gelding | T: Jason Manning | J: Vanessa Arnott (59.5kg) Bet with Picklebet Saturday quaddie tips for Darwin Darwin quadrella selections Saturday, December 14, 2024 1-2-6 1-5-7 1-2-3-5 2-3-5-6-7 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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