Darwin Race 4 - Val Scott Memorial Hcp (Bm58)
DEBATING (3) has the clearest winning profile after controlling the race as favourite and beating Sass by two lengths at this track over 1200m. Gets the claim and could prove hard to beat. WARREGO (4) is the main danger, having come out of SC grade at this venue with a dominant win over Mistifyzou despite racing wide, and his record at the distance is a strong supporting point. Include. FIELD OF PRAISE (10) has been costly from a winning view but keeps finding the frame, with three placings from four starts this season and enough track-and-trip grounding to stay in the argument. A must for wider plays. MODS (8) resumed with a sound third behind Tokyo Bandit after beginning slowly and racing keenly, and his distance record gives him a genuine each-way chance if he takes improvement second-up. SI SENORA (9) resumes after 12 weeks. Rates among the each-way chances fresh.

Jockey: Stan Tsaikos
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up after one week and comes through a sound third in Class 2 company at this track, beaten four and a half lengths by Steamy Mist after settling handy and working home evenly. He had bumps early and near the 650m, while the run prior saw him beat Pafitis at this venue. Strong rider record gives him genuine place claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 17/10/2026 | 22 | CL2 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Stan Tsaikos | 59kg | 0:57.16 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/09/2026 | 6 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Stan Tsaikos | 59kg | 0:57.03 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Billy Cray | 60kg | 0:57.70 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 05/09/2026 | 38 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Stan Tsaikos | 59kg | 0:57.88 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.15 |
| 7/9 | 29/07/2026 | 18 | MDN | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Richard Bensley | 58.5kg | 1:14.83 | 4-4-7 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | MDN | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Richard Bensley | 58.5kg | 1:09.27 | 8-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | Stephen Brown Jnr | 0:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 800m | Sarah Field | 0:46.73 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Paul Shiers
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending his last campaign with a fifth in a BM64 at this track, beaten just over five lengths by King Akeed after leading and tiring late. He had also been safely held behind Runaway Tycoon. Easier company helps, but the track-and-distance record is a clear concern.
Last Starts 140 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | BM0-64 | $23,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Paul Shiers | 58kg | 1:08.88 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 09/05/2026 | 29 | BM0-64 | $23,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Paul Shiers | 59kg | 1:02.43 | 7-8-6 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | 196 | BM0-64 | $23,500.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Fast | Aaron Sweeney | 59.5kg | 0:56.75 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 26/09/2025 | 20 | BM0-64 | $21,300.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Paul Shiers | 60kg | 1:15.11 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | BM0-70 | $22,663.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Paul Shiers | 58kg | 1:02.58 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/08/2025 | 19 | BM76 | $23,400.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Kristo Sardelic | 55.5kg | 0:56.19 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $61.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Soft | Ryan Maloney | 1:03.04 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 16/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Ryan Maloney | 0:59.10 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jessica Booth
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Progressed sharply through the campaign and made full use of market confidence last start, winning as favourite at this track and beating Sass by two lengths. His previous third behind I Loverain in BM54 grade was also solid, beaten only half a length, and the 2kg apprentice claim is another plus. Apprentice claim helps and he looks the one to beat.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | 27 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Jessica Booth | 56kg | 1:06.06 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 29/08/2026 | 28 | BM54 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Jessica Booth | 56kg | 1:09.12 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 01/08/2026 | 154 | BM0-62 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Jessica Booth | 53.5kg | 0:57.18 | - | 8 |
| 2.2L | $12.00 |
| 10/12 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | BM0-58 | $21,000.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Fast | Jarrod Todd | 59.5kg | 1:35.00 | 1-2-10 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | BM54 | $21,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Fast | Jarrod Todd | 60kg | 1:09.02 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 22 | BM54 | $21,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Fast | Jarrod Todd | 61kg | 1:08.74 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Vanessa Arnott
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Came out of SC grade with a decisive win at this track, beating Mistifyzou by just over three lengths after racing wide and still kicking clear. That was a much stronger piece of form than the Kununurra sixth over 1350m two back, where he failed to finish off. Proven at the distance and looks the clear threat to the favourite.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 03/10/2026 | 35 | SC 3U | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 59kg | 1:04.10 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | BM48+ 3U | $14,500.00 | Kununurra | 1350m | Good 3 | Casey Hunter | 59.5kg | 1:18.09 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | BM48+ 3U | $14,500.00 | Kununurra | 1100m | Good 3 | Kyra Yuill | 59kg | 1:04.24 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $3.00 |
| 4/11 | 01/08/2026 | 100 | MDN | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Jade Hampson | 59kg | 1:09.33 | 8-7-4 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/04/2026 | 32 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1225m | Good 4 | John Allen | 59kg | 1:13.43 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/03/2026 | 170 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1435m | Good 4 | John Allen | 58kg | 1:25.08 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Soft | John Allen | 1:07.71 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 850m | Harry Coffey | 0:56.01 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Dakota-Lee Gillett
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was near the top of betting last start but finished fifth behind Meet Me At The Bar, beaten just over seven lengths after beginning awkwardly and racing wide. The prior win over Pafitis at this track showed his best when able to lead and keep going. Has to lift on that.
Last Starts 29 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 | 25/09/2026 | 6 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Danielle Hirini | 60.5kg | 0:57.03 | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Danielle Hirini | 59kg | 0:57.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | BM48+ 3U | $14,500.00 | Kununurra | 1100m | Good 3 | Hannah Le Blanc | 58.5kg | 1:02.92 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/08/2026 | 24 | BM56+ 3U | $15,000.00 | Kununurra | 1200m | Good 3 | Hannah Le Blanc | 55kg | 1:10.06 | 1-2-6 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 29/07/2026 | 118 | CL2 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Raymond Vigar | 57kg | 1:03.04 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | CL2 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Fast | Raymond Vigar | 56kg | 1:09.89 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1000m | Soft | Tom Sherry | 1:02.55 | - | 0 |
| 3.95L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Soft | Josh Parr | 1:03.18 | - | 0 |
| 2.37L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jarrod Todd
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished second at his past two runs at this track, most recently as favourite behind Meet Me At The Bar when beaten just under two lengths after travelling into it nicely. He was also close to Predicting the run prior. Winning record is thin, but he is hard to leave out of multiples.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/09/2026 | 6 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 58.5kg | 0:57.03 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 58.5kg | 0:57.70 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/08/2026 | 26 | CL2 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Jessica Booth | 55.5kg | 0:57.21 | - | 5 |
| 7.2L | $5.00 |
| 11/12 | 03/08/2026 | 9 | BM0-58 | $35,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 60kg | 1:08.92 | 1-1-11 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | MDN | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 58.5kg | 1:04.24 | 7-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $2.20 |
| 5/11 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | MDN | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 58.5kg | 1:09.27 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Zoe Waller | 0:58.69 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Zoe Waller | 0:46.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Billy Cray
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a useful third at this track, beaten just under two lengths by Tokyo Bandit after beginning slowly, racing keenly and still closing into a placing. His previous run before the break was a plain eighth over 1300m, but this 1100m record is much better, with two wins and two placings from six starts. Stronger at 1100m and has a genuine each-way profile second-up.
Last Starts 21 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 | 03/10/2026 | 91 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Danielle Hirini | 58.5kg | 1:10.10 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | BM0-58 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Danielle Hirini | 59.5kg | 1:15.35 | 11-10-8 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 60.5kg | 1:08.39 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 59.5kg | 1:07.80 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 35 | BM54 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 59.5kg | 1:03.08 | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | BM0-62 | $27,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1000m | Good | Jade Doyle | 59.5kg | 0:57.34 | - | 6 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Moe | 675m | Paul Worthington | 0:41.01 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 13/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sale | 800m | Koby Jennings | 0:48.03 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Richard Bensley
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after a narrow fifth at this track, beaten just over a length by Texture in a race where he began slowly but stayed on well enough. His prior BM68 sixth was much flatter, beaten seven and a half lengths. Has distance form to lean on, though he must leave the BM68 effort behind.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 03/08/2026 | 9 | BM0-58 | $35,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Richard Bensley | 58.5kg | 1:08.92 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | BM68 3 | $45,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Hannah Le Blanc | 56.5kg | 1:09.14 | 4-2-6 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | BM66 3 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Hannah Le Blanc | 55.5kg | 1:02.47 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Hannah Le Blanc | 59kg | 1:02.63 | 8-10-7 | 11 |
| 5.9L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/06/2026 | 140 | BM64 3 | $23,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Hannah Le Blanc | 56.5kg | 1:08.52 | 2-1-7 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $3.80 |
| 5/7 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | BM64 3 | $55,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1100m | Good 4 | Jake Toeroek | 57kg | 1:04.13 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balaklava | 1000m | Good | Jake Toeroek | 0:57.15 | - | 0 |
| 5.54L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 31/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Good | Caitlyn Munro | 1:02.49 | - | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Wayne Davis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept on for third behind Debating at this track last start, beaten just over four lengths at generous odds, and that followed a plain BM54 fifth behind Order Online. Her profile is more about reliability than brilliance, with one win and seven placings from twelve starts in the past 12 months. Winning strike is modest, but she has the right profile.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/09/2026 | 20 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Angel Brennan | 54kg | 1:06.06 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | BM54 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Lek Maloney | 56.5kg | 1:03.75 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 12 | BM0-58 | $25,500.00 | Katherine | 1100m | Good | Lek Maloney | 56.5kg | 1:04.00 | 9-8-3 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 03/08/2026 | 26 | BM0-58 | $35,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Hannah Le Blanc | 57.5kg | 1:08.92 | 10-9-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $31.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/07/2026 | 11 | BM0-70 FM | $40,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Jason Lyon | 54.5kg | 1:14.63 | 5-4-7 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/12 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | BM0-62 FM | $23,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Jade Hampson | 56.5kg | 1:08.55 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Benalla | 1000m | Soft | Tom Ryan | 1:01.60 | - | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Danielle Hirini
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth behind Tokyo Bandit at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths after working into the race but failing to finish it off. She had won a Mdn at this venue the run prior, beating Macaverty by just under a length, but the overall record is only one win and one place from twelve starts. Others bring more convincing recent figures.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 03/10/2026 | 8 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Billy Cray | 58kg | 1:10.10 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/09/2026 | 20 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Danielle Hirini | 57kg | 1:04.01 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Danielle Hirini | 57kg | 0:57.88 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | MDN | $25,500.00 | Katherine | 1000m | Good | Danielle Hirini | 57kg | 0:57.07 | - | 1 |
| 13.1L | $5.00 |
| 8/11 | 01/08/2026 | 233 | MDN | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Jason Lyon | 57kg | 1:09.33 | 9-11-8 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $3.60 |
| 6/14 | 11/12/2025 | 173 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Kyneton | 1203m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 57.5kg | 1:11.82 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Nathan Punch | 0:46.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Nathan Punch | 0:47.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |