| What | Darwin Races |
| Where | Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 |
| When | Friday, November 29, 2024 |
| First Race | 2:35pm ACST |
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The Darwin Turf Club hosts the first of two Friday meetings, with 38 horses accepting for the five-event meeting. The wet season has arrived with upwards of 160mm falling in the Top End since the November 16 meeting, with more rain tipped this week and a top temperature of 33C on Friday. The rail will be in the true position, and Fannie Bay will be a good dirt surface.
BEST BET AT DARWIN: Tubthumper
In a field of four, Tubthumper rolled in-form Gary Clarke stablemates Shakattak and Siakam in an open 1300m handicap on November 5. The former Darwin Guineas winner, got to a soft lead before kicking clear at the home turn to win by 4.3 lengths. She lumps an extra 5kg, but the daughter of Zoustar should be too strong.
Best Bet
Race 5 – 
#1 Tubthumper (7)
5yo Mare | T: Phil Cole | J: Wanderson D’Avila (59kg)
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NEXT BEST AT DARWIN: Rhesus
Returning from a spell, Rhesus carried 60kg over 1000m at 0-58 level two weeks ago and settled fourth before storming home for second after getting to within half a length of runaway leader Debating. After four minor placings for James Cummings in Victoria and NSW, Rhesus won a 1200m Darwin maiden and was second over 1600m in the 0-58 ranks in June. The four-year-old gelding was third in the Darwin Guineas (1600m) and sixth in the NT Derby (2050m) in July. The son of Lonhro drops 1.5kg and looks to have a class edge on his rivals.
Next Best
Race 1 – 
#3 Rhesus (4)
4yo Gelding | T: Phil Cole | J: Raymond Vigar (58.5kg)
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BEST VALUE AT DARWIN: Tricky Mikki
Arriving from Tasmania, Tricky Mikki debuted in the Top End on August 31 and has produced a second and then three thirds. The daughter of Mikki Isle produced an impressive win over 1100m against Class 2 opposition on Melbourne Cup Day. Jumping from the outside gate in an eight-horse field, the five-year-old mare got to the fence early and led by three lengths at the 800m. Challenged at the home turn, Tricky Mikki rallied to win by two lengths. She only has to repeat that effort on Friday, and she will take some stopping.
Best Value
Race 3 – #2 Tricky Mikki (4)
5yo Mare | T: Phil Cole | J: Wanderson D’Avila (58kg)
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Darwin quaddie picks
Fannie Bay quadrella selections
Friday, November 29, 2024
- 2-3
- 2-3-5-6
- 1-2-3-5-6
- 1-3
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