| What | Darwin Races |
| Where | Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 |
| When | Saturday, June 8, 2024 |
| First Race | 1:54pm ACST |
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A total of 57 horses have accepted for Saturday’s six-event program at Fannie Bay, with the feature being a Benchmark 76 over 1100m for the speedy types who are eyeing the Palmerston Sprint during the Darwin Cup Carnival. With the dry season in full swing, and sunny conditions are forecasted for Saturday with a top temperature of 29C. The rail will be in the true position and it will once again be a good dirt surface.
BEST BET: SHECANMIXIT
Shecanmixit — the highest-rated horse in the race and the early $1.90 favourite with online bookmakers — returns after a four-month spell. The daughter of Danerich made a huge impact on her NT debut in December, setting a new track record of 56.02 while obliterating her rivals by 9.8 lengths in a 1000m maiden. After a disappointing ninth over 1000m (0-58) before the end of 2023, she bounced back to form with a second over 1000m (BM54) in January and victory over 1200m (BM54) in February.
Best Bet
Race 6 – 
#4 Shecanmixit (6)
5yo Mare | T: Chloe Baxter | J: Jade Hampson (a1.5) (59.5kg)
Bet with Bet365
NEXT BEST: BEYOND READY
Beyond Ready arrives in Darwin after impressing against his own age group in Alice Springs from February to April. With one win from five starts for Cranbourne trainers Robbie Griffiths and Mathew de Kock, the son of More Than Ready won first-up at Pioneer Park after pipping Don’t Be Dramatic over 1200m (BM56). He then finished third over 1400m (BM68) and was a narrow second behind Better Not Fuss in the NT Guineas (1600m) before winning by six lengths over 1200m (BM68).
Next Best
Race 4 – 
#1 Beyond Ready (3)
3yo Gelding | T: Kevin Lamprecht | J: Aaron Sweeney (60.5kg)
Bet with PlayUp
BEST VALUE: SWEET AS SCANDI
In 17 appearances in Alice Springs since 2022, Sweet As Scandi has won five races from 1200-1400m and has also placed on six occasions. The mare debuted at Fannie Bay a year ago, and her best result in five starts for the campaign was a second over 1300m (0-58). Sticking at that trip and grade, she returned to Darwin on May 11 and finished second despite missing the start. In what appears to be a very open race, the six-year-old was an early $8 quote with the top betting sites.
Best Value
Race 1 – #3 Sweet As Scandi (5)
6yo Mare | T: Kevin Lamprecht | J: Ianish Luximon
Bet with Neds
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