| What | Palmerston Sprint Day 2024 |
| Where | Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 |
| When | Saturday, August 3, 2024 |
| First Race | 12:55pm ACST |
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The biggest weekend of the year in the Top End kicks off with the $135,000 Palmerston Sprint (1200m) – the Darwin Cup Carnival’s Day 7 feature. The premier race in the NT for the sprinters has attracted an outstanding field with up to eight horses capable of winning. The seven-event program has attracted 79 acceptors with sunny and breezy conditions the forecast, and a top temperature of 32C. The rail will be in the true position and Fannie Bay will once again be a good dirt surface.
Palmerston Sprint Tip: Star Magnum
Returning from a spell, Star Magnum was third behind Palmerston Sprint favourite Spaceship over 1200m (BM76) in May. The son of Magnus then finished second behind Rising Sphere over 1100m (BM76) and Spaceship in open company over 1200m in June. The seven-year-old gelding then won two open 1100m handicaps in July after pinging the gates and controlling matters out in front. Ninth in last year’s Palmerston, Star Magnum is a big hope should he once again make a good start and lead.
Palmerston Sprint
Race 7 – 
#4 Star Magnum (8)
7yo Gelding | T: Phil Cole | J: Emma Lines (56.5kg)
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BEST BET: Captain George
After two seconds over 1200m (0-70) and 1200m (BM54) in April, Captain George had a break before returning to finish second over 1100m (0-58) in June. Jumping from barrier two a fortnight ago over 1100m (0-58), the six-year-old gelding settled midfield on the fence before heading to the middle of the track to seal a comfortable victory by 2.8 lengths.
Best Bet
Race 6 – 
#1 Captain George (1)
6yo Gelding | T: Gary Clarke | J: Jarrod Todd (60.5kg)
Bet with Bet365
NEXT BEST: Global Wonder
Global Wonder, the seven-year-old gelding, with a Top End record of 41: 5-14-9, was a certainty beaten over 1600m (0-66) on July 20. After blowing the start, the son of Hinchinbrook was 15 lengths behind the leader Marvelous Night in last place passing the 1100m before winding up at the 600m. Marvelous Night was well clear at the home turn before Global Wonder finished one length adrift in second place. He can go one better this time around.
Next Best
Race 1 – #1 Global Wonder (1)
7yo Gelding | T: Gary Clarke | J: Jarrod Todd (60kg)
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BEST VALUE: Pompeii Empire
The five-year-old gelding Pompeii Empire from SA has impressed in three Darwin starts. A first up third over 1200m (0-66) on June 29 was followed by a close second over 1100m (0-66) behind track record holder Patriotic King on July 17. In last Saturday’s Flying Sprint (1100m), the son of Magnus finished strongly from the back when less than a length behind Palmerston Sprint hope Star Magnum in second place.
Best Value
Race 4 – 
#2 Pompeii Empire (1)
5yo Gelding | T: Kym Healy | J: Ianish Luximon (61kg)
Bet with Neds
Saturday Darwin quaddie tips – 3/8/2024
Darwin quadrella selections
Saturday, August 3, 2024
- 1-2-4-6
- 1-5-9-10-12
- 1-2-3
- 1-3-4-6-10
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