Darwin

Tomorrow, July 18, 2026Flat5fGood

Verdict

AUXILIARY (3) is a former Victorian who was well supported for the new yard and led throughout at his NT debut to score an all-the-way win. This is tougher but drops in weight and small field suits. Take catching again. MONTJUIC MAGIC (6) is racing well with a fresh-up win then a narrow loss last time. Has speed and looks a place factor. BON'S PRIDE (2) settled last in open class latest but found the line strongly to just miss. Rates highly off that effort and will be tough to stop again. DOWN THE WICKET (5) ran third here last time behind Auxiliary. Meets the winner 2.5kg better and drops significantly on the 60kg he carried last time. Worth including. BAHAMA BAY (1) is hard to fault, winning all three last campaign. Goes well fresh and capable of picking up where he left off.

3. Auxiliary
6. Montjuic Magic
2. Bons Pride

Win Only

3. 3. Auxiliary
J: LEK MALONEYT: KERRY PETRICK
F: x57x1
Price History:
2.10
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track 0 - 66 July 8 over 1100m defeating Littlebourkestreet carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 on April 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Nation State with 59.5kg at $7.50. Led throughout to score at first run for new yard and will take catching again.
6. 6. Montjuic Magic
J: JASON LYONT: CHLOE BAXTER
F: 52x12
Price History:
3.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track 0 - 58 June 20 over 1100m defeating Dynamic Theory with 59kg at $5. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track 0 - 62 on July 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Galaxy General carrying 59kg at $1.95. Form reads well for this grade and sure to prove hard to beat.
2. 2. Bons Pride
J: VANESSA ARNOTTT: JASON MANNING
F: 513x2
Price History:
5.50
Age:
6
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at this track Hcp on July 4 over 1100m, neck behind Balastier carrying 57kg at $17. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track Bmnt 69 on January 31 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Crown Waters carrying 62kg at $12. Hit the line hard to just miss in open class latest and rates highly on that effort.
1. 1. Bahama Bay
J: AARON SWEENEYT: KERRY PETRICK
F: x111x
Price History:
8.00
Age:
6
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
75
Verdict
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation won by 1.0 len Alice Springs Bmnt 66 May 4 over 1200m defeating Throw At Da Stumps with 62.5kg at $3. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Alice Springs 0 - 70 April 4 over 1200m defeating Mougenot carrying 59kg at $4.80. Goes well fresh and capable of picking up where he left off.
4. 4. Magarten
J: STAN TSAIKOST: KERRY PETRICK
F: 374x6
Price History:
10.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last in a small field at this track 0 - 76 on July 4 over 1300m, 17 len behind The Girl's Boy carrying 57kg at $9. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 10 at Geelong Bm70 on January 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Botanical Boy carrying 60kg at $11. Fitter but others are better placed.
5. 5. Down The Wicket
J: RAYMOND VIGART: KEVIN LAMPRECHT
F: 37433
Price History:
9.50
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track 0 - 66 on July 8 over 1100m, 2 len behind Auxiliary carrying 60kg at $12. Before that 3rd of 7 at this track 0 - 64 on June 13 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Dad Bod carrying 61kg at $10. Nice weight drop and definitely one to consider.

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