Alice Springs top racing tips & best odds | Saturday, March 30
| What | Alice Springs Races |
| Where | Pioneer Park Racecourse – Stuart Highway, Connellan NT 0870 |
| When | Saturday, March 30, 2024 |
| First Race | 1:06pm ACST |
The Chief Ministers Cup (1600m) headlines a strong eight-race meeting at Alice Springs on Saturday afternoon. 65 runners have accepted for the card and despite 185mm of rain since March 23, it is expected to be fine late in the week with the slight chance of rain come race day. The rail will be in its true position, and it will be a good dirt surface for Day 3 of the Alice Springs Cup Carnival, commencing at 1:06pm ACST.
BEST BET: Kikuyu
Kikuyu is in terrific form as he aims for his third straight win. The five-year-old gelding returned from a spell in November and in seven starts his form didn’t necessarily grab the headlines with two seconds over 1100m (0-58) on December 17 and 1000m (BM64) on January 14. The son of Crowded House has suddenly clicked into gear with victory over 1200m (0-58) on February 24 and 1000m (0-64) three weeks ago. You should always treat the opposition with respect, but the former Victorian will take some stopping.
Best Bet
Race 5 – 
#2 Kikuyu (7)
5yo Gelding | T: Kerry Petrick | J: Paul Denton (59kg)
NEXT BEST: Vanderland
Having raced in Queensland, NSW and Victoria, Vanderland has found a new home in the Red Centre. Returning from a spell in December, Vanderland had three starts for Cranbourne trainer Smiley Chan and managed a third over 1000m (BM58) at Hanging Rock on New Year’s Day. The son of Vancouver made an unflattering debut at Pioneer Park on February 24 when eighth over 1000m (0-64). He returned a month later and wasn’t far behind Kikuyu over 1000m (0-64) when finishing second before a last start third over 1100m (0-66) two weeks ago. Vanderland boasts far better form than his opposition.
Next Best
Race 2 – 
#2 Vanderland (3)
6yo Gelding | T: Will Savage | J: Ianish Luximon (a2) (60kg)
Saturday Alice Springs quaddie tips – 30/3/2024
Alice Springs quadrella selections
Saturday, March 30, 2024
- 2-3-6
- 1-3-4-5-8
- 4-6-7-9
- 1-3-5-6