| What | Darwin Races |
| Where | Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 |
| When | Friday, February 9, 2024 |
| First Race | 2:49pm ACST |
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For the third straight week they’re racing at Fannie Bay, with 40 runners accepting for the Darwin Turf Club’s five-event program on Friday. The action starts at 2:49pm ACST, with Heat 5 of the Summer Sprint Series (1100m) taking centre stage.
There has been no rain in the Top End this week following heavy rains in late January, but come Friday the forecast is for a partly cloudy day with the chance of showers and a top temperature of 31C. The rail will be in the true position and it will be a fast dirt surface.
BEST BET: BON’S PRIDE
Bon Aurum’s son is aiming for three straight wins after blitzing his rivals by 8.3 lengths over 1300m on December 16 and then winning comfortably by 1.5 lengths at the same trip on January 13. Prior to his arrival in Darwin, the four-year-old gelding did little wrong in Victoria for Cranbourne trainer Wendy Kelly. He finished in the top four on five occasions from nine starts, which included victory in a 1400m Cranbourne maiden.
Best Bet
Race 3 – 
#2 Bon’s Pride (5)
4yo Gelding | T: Jason Manning | J: Vanessa Arnott (59kg)
Bet with Bet365
NEXT BEST: QUEEN IN THE NORTH
This former South Australian galloper has been knocking on the door of late, finishing runner-up in her past three starts. After a win and three minor placings for Adelaide trainers Richard and Chantelle Jolly, the four-year-old mare by Headwater arrived in the NT and finished ninth over 1100m on Melbourne Cup Day before coming fifth over 1200m on December 1. After trailing Prince Ruban across the line over 1300m in December, Queen In The North contested two races over 1200m in January and fell short behind Barty Aya and Barragunda.
Next Best
Race 1 – 
#6 Queen In The North (5)
4yo Mare | T: Tom Logan | J: Sonja Logan (57.5kg)
Bet with BoomBet
BEST VALUE: EL MAGNIFICENCE
El Magnificence returns after going down narrowly to Volatore over 1200m on January 13. During December, the nine-year-old gelding finished 2.3 lengths adrift of Rising Sphere in second place over 1100m before once again ending up as the bridesmaid when finishing half a length behind Tubthumper over 1200m. The son of Magnus boasts six wins and 11 minor placings in 24 starts at Fannie Bay and his record over 1100m stands at 19:5-3-3. He also has a decent first-up record, which will enhance his prospects of ending a long winning drought that stretches back to May.
Best Value
Race 4 – 
#3 El Magnificence (3)
9yo Gelding | T: Phil Cole | J: Emma Lines (a2) (58.5kg)
Bet with Neds
Friday quaddie tips for Darwin races
Darwin quadrella selections
Friday, February 9, 2024
- 1-2-3
- 1-2-3-5-6
- 2-3-4
- 1-2-8-9-10
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