Darwin Race 5 - Book Your Xmas Function At Silks Hcp (Bm58)
BOLD SUITOR (2) is the one to beat despite a plain ninth behind Cavern last start, as he drops from metro Class 2 to a BM58 after a close long-neck defeat to Rising Water previously. He has a 1000m win, strong recent figures, and is with the leading trainer-jockey combo here, boosting his rebound chances. MEET ME AT THE BAR (4) boasts the best track-and-distance stats with two wins and a placing from four attempts, plus Stan Tsaikos has a solid record aboard him. His wide run last time is an excuse, while a solid Class 2 third keeps him in contention. SI SENORA (7) struggled first-up but was close over 1200m prior and has a strong 1000m record, making him a genuine each-way threat if sharper second-up. TIGERS ROAR (1) needs to improve from a poor latest run, but his past long-neck second here provides enough merit for the multiples.

Jockey: Dakota-Lee Gillett
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Had genuine excuses when last of nine in a BM54 at this track last start, beaten just over eight lengths after jumping awkwardly and covering ground around the home turn. The run prior was much better, leading and being run down late by Order Online when beaten a long neck. Place chance if he rebounds.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 17/10/2026 | 42 | BM54 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 62kg | 1:03.98 | 7-5-9 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/09/2026 | 119 | BM54 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 60.5kg | 1:03.75 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $4.60 |
| 8/8 | 09/05/2026 | 29 | BM0-64 | $23,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Raymond Vigar | 60kg | 1:02.43 | 1-3-8 | 7 |
| 20.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2026 | 27 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Fast | Raymond Vigar | 61kg | 1:08.58 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $1.85 |
| 1/10 | 14/03/2026 | 130 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Fast | Raymond Vigar | 59kg | 1:03.06 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 04/11/2025 | 39 | CL2 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Raymond Vigar | 57.5kg | 1:03.83 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 19/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 790m | Good | Harry Davies | 0:47.08 | - | 0 |
| 1.36L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 16/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 800m | Soft | Andrew Adkins | 0:46.45 | - | 0 |
| 6.36L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jarrod Todd
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops from a metro Class 2 into a BM58 after failing as favourite last start, when ninth behind Cavern and beaten nine and a half lengths after jumping awkwardly and racing keenly. That was well below his long-neck second to Rising Water in BM54 grade start prior, when he was odds-on and just missed. Third-up profile gives him the right platform.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 03/11/2026 | 17 | CL2 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 59.5kg | 1:04.35 | 11-11-9 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $2.15 |
| 2/9 | 17/10/2026 | 65 | BM54 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 61kg | 1:03.98 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $1.65 |
| 12/12 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Moe | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Nadia Daniels | 60kg | 1:02.52 | 7-3-12 | 11 |
| 7.7L | $3.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | BM62 2U | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Soft 6 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 0:59.18 | 3-2-6 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $4.80 |
| 4/11 | 15/07/2026 | 37 | BM64 3 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Dakotah Keane | 55.5kg | 0:59.54 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $17.00 |
| 11/11 | 08/06/2026 | 71 | BM64 3 | $60,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Soft 7 | Jake Noonan | 59kg | 0:59.46 | 2-3-11 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Danielle Hirini
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home soundly for fourth behind Mods over 1300m at this track last start, beaten just over four lengths, after racing keenly and hanging in. His previous second to the same winner was stronger, beaten a length and a half when an outside chance in the betting. Looks a genuine place hope.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 03/11/2026 | 10 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Wayne Davis | 60.5kg | 1:16.45 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/10/2026 | 21 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Vanessa Arnott | 60kg | 1:03.03 | 7-5-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Soft | John Allen | 1:07.71 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Stan Tsaikos
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was wider than ideal when seventh in Saturday company last start, beaten five and a half lengths by Mods, so there is more merit in the run than the finishing position alone. He had earlier placed in a Class 2 behind Steamy Mist and his record at this track and distance is a major strength, with two wins and one placing from four starts. Last-start wide run is forgivable and he can bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Stan Tsaikos | 61kg | 1:03.03 | 4-2-7 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Paul Shiers
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after ending last campaign with a second-last in a BM62 at this track, beaten a long way at big odds. His previous Class 2 run was also plain, finishing fifth of six and beaten over 19 lengths. Has to lift sharply.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 18/07/2026 | 10 | BM0-62 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Jade Hampson | 56kg | 1:14.17 | 10-11-10 | 8 |
| 29.6L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/07/2026 | 18 | CL2 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Good | Jade Hampson | 57kg | 1:36.20 | 1-2-5 | 6 |
| 18.9L | $20.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/06/2026 | 47 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Good | Jade Hampson | 60kg | 1:36.31 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 22.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/05/2026 | 2 | BM0-62 | $35,000.00 | Alice Springs | 1600m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 58kg | 1:34.89 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $4.80 |
| 9/12 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | BM54 | $27,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1400m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 60kg | 1:23.01 | 5-4-9 | 11 |
| 7.2L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | MDN | $27,500.00 | Alice Springs | 1200m | Good | Jarrod Todd | 59kg | 1:09.60 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |
| 7/10 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1600m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 1:36.01 | - | 4 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good | Matthew Chadwick | 1:08.92 | - | 1 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Shuichi Terachi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back to a BM58 after finishing last in a Class 2 at this track, beaten over 12 lengths when unwanted in the market after being slow to begin. His start prior was more encouraging, charging home for fourth behind Meet Me At The Bar at big odds, but he has been unplaced in all three runs this season. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 17/10/2026 | 22 | CL2 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Dakota-Lee Gillett | 56kg | 0:57.16 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/09/2026 | 6 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Jessica Booth | 56kg | 0:57.03 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/09/2026 | 105 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Wayne Wheatley | 59kg | 0:57.70 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $19.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | BM54 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Aaron Sweeney | 59.5kg | 1:03.08 | 10-10-7 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/05/2026 | 36 | MDN | $25,500.00 | Tennant Creek | 1000m | Good | Wayne Davis | 58.5kg | 0:59.54 | - | 6 |
| 1.4L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Fast | Wayne Davis | 58.5kg | 1:03.47 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Billy Cray
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held first-up in Saturday company when second last behind Mods, beaten just over six lengths after being near the top of an open market. The run prior over 1200m was better, finishing within just over a length of Texture after being slow to begin. Can improve into the placings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 24/10/2026 | 82 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Richard Bensley | 58kg | 1:03.03 | 2-3-9 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $6.00 |
| 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 | 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 | 53kg | 1:02.49 | - | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Raymond Vigar
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Gave a much better sight in a Class 2 at this track last start, leading until late and finishing fifth behind Cavern, beaten just under two lengths despite being unwanted in the market. That followed a wider, awkward start when beaten nine lengths behind Steamy Mist. Blinkers come off and she has rough each-way claims.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 03/11/2026 | 17 | CL2 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Raymond Vigar | 56kg | 1:04.35 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/10/2026 | 119 | CL2 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Billy Cray | 56kg | 0:57.16 | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Lek Maloney | 54.5kg | 1:02.63 | 11-9-11 | 10 |
| 13.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | BM54 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Lek Maloney | 55.5kg | 1:03.08 | 8-7-8 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | CL2 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1200m | Good | Billy Cray | 56kg | 1:08.48 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/05/2026 | 15 | MDN | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Billy Cray | 57kg | 1:03.02 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $2.35 |

Jockey: Wayne Davis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops from a metro Class 2 after finishing seventh behind Cavern last start, beaten three and a half lengths when unwanted in the market and only fair through the line. She was also safely held by Meet Me At The Bar start prior, despite some tightening near the 700m. The class drop gives her some hope of improvement.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 03/11/2026 | 39 | CL2 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Wayne Davis | 55kg | 1:04.35 | 8-8-7 | 10 |
| 3.7L | $91.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/09/2026 | 6 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Wayne Davis | 55kg | 0:57.03 | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | BM0-58 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Jessica Booth | 53.5kg | 0:57.70 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/08/2026 | 31 | CL2 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1000m | Good | Wayne Davis | 55kg | 0:57.21 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/07/2026 | 18 | CL2 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Wayne Davis | 55kg | 1:03.04 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/07/2026 | 78 | BM66 3 | $27,500.00 | Darwin | 1100m | Good | Jason Lyon | 55kg | 1:02.47 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 12.1L | $20.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Rachel King | 50kg | 0:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.71L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Rachel King | 50kg | 0:55.91 | - | 0 |
| 1.69L | $0.00 |