Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Sunday 11 May 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 9 races at Northam. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Progressive mare showing excellent form progression including strong last-start second over this trip. Perfectly drawn in barrier 4 with good tactical speed. Brad Parnham maintains the ride and she maps to get an ideal run just off the speed. The step up to 2200m looks perfect based on recent performances.
Lightly raced filly showing excellent progression through middle distances. Gets in very light and has tactical versatility. Strong recent form suggests ready for 2200m. Drawn to get a good run midfield and should be strong late with the light weight.
Promising 3yo filly with the services of W Pike. Gets in light and represents strong stable but faces first test at 2200m from wide gate.
Consistent gelding who ran well for second last start over this trip. Gets the inside draw and should get an economical run on speed.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Elegant Indi | 8 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 55.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 6 | Kermelia | 4 | Brad Parnham | D & B Pearce | 56kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 2 | Declared Innocent | 1 | Alex Hearn | J A Popescu | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Savvy Ruler | 6 | Jessica Valas | Summer Dickson | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Jackpot Bingo | 7 | Jade Mc Naught | S & J Casey | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Choice Attraction | 10 | Troy Turner | Brett Pope | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Ovathebar | 5 | Jason Whiting | Myra Ives | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 10 | My De Grece | 2 | Lisa Bivemark | Brett Pope | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Going Hard | 9 | Ava Catarino | M H Miller | 55kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Agrabah | 3 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | Ms S Bakranich | 58kg |
Significant class drop from Listed grade and showing strong consistent form. Perfect barrier draw to get a soft run and proven at the trip. The Fernie/Porter combination is firing and this looks an ideal race to break through. Strong recent placing suggests ready to win.
The addition of barrier blanket should help settle better and barrier draw gives options. Still learning but has upside and should be competitive at this level.
Progressive mare showing steady improvement. The booking of William Pike is significant and should get a nice trailing position from barrier 7.
The barrier is a slight concern but likely to settle midfield and run on strongly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Fifth Essence | 9 | Holly Watson | Brett Pope | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Sainty Cullity | 1 | Clinton Porter | Luke Fernie | 57.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 8 | Pretey Royal | 2 | Jason Whiting | Ms S L Miller | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Gringo | 6 | Natasha Faithfull | Ms S L Miller | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Spiritart | 4 | Joseph Azzopardi | A G Durrant | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Almost Artie | 7 | William Pike | Rebecca Bayliss | 56kg | $3.90 |
| 7th | 7 | Solve The Riddle | 8 | Keshaw Dhurun | Ryan Hill | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Minimeo | 5 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | B S Seinor | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Perfect Obsession | 10 | Laqdar Ramoly | Meryl Hayley | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Tokyo Nights | 3 | Jessica Valas | Kym Gill | 58kg |
Draws ideally in barrier 3 with Jason Brown continuing partnership. Recent form in stronger company and should get perfect run midfield.
Fresh runner with tactical speed drawing the inside gate. The Pike booking is significant and should ensure a positive ride. Has shown ability in limited starts and gear change could spark improvement. Tempo concern but likely leader.
Gets weight relief with apprentice claim and should appreciate the predicted fast tempo.
Fresh specialist with strong place credentials. Draws well and gets the services of Steven Parnham. Previous form around similar company reads well and should appreciate the strong tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Lucky I Am | 3 | Jason Brown | J P Taylor | 55.5kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 3 | Won For The Girls | 1 | William Pike | S & J Casey | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 1 | Flying Choux | 9 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Brett Pope | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Cassenite | 10 | Holly Watson | Brett Pope | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Lead Cinga | 2 | Joseph Azzopardi | Robert Gulberti | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Reggio Calabria | 11 | Jarrad Noske | C & M Gangemi | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Classic Poetry | 4 | Steven Parnham | S V Vahala | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Cheeto | 5 | Jessica Valas | R C McPherson | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Sunset Bar | 8 | Clinton Porter | Robert Gulberti | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Our Desperado | 6 | Keshaw Dhurun | N D Parnham | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Frankie Doo Da | 7 | Patrick Carbery | D R Harrison | 55.5kg | $91.00 |
Maps to find forward position despite wide draw and looks ready to break through against easier opposition.
Well-bred gelding from leading stable with Pike engaged from good draw. First-up run showed ability and gear changes suggest improvement.
Proven fresh performer who should appreciate likely strong tempo. Wide draw the main concern but represents each-way value.
Lightly-raced filly drawn perfectly with first-time blinkers suggesting stable confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Mt Shirataku | 3 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Cannykev | 6 | Brayden Gaerth | S & J Casey | 55.5kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 11 | Annie Warbucks | 8 | Natasha Faithfull | Jordan Rolfe | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Saxon Jewel | 13 | Holly Watson | S & J Casey | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Royal Talk | 2 | Clinton Porter | T Triscari | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Nicconami | 7 | Jade Mc Naught | Luke Fernie | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Luna Ballet | 10 | Luke Campbell | Renee Forrest | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Orkney Lad | 4 | Jarrad Noske | Mitchell Pateman | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Ragnaroket | 11 | Patrick Carbery | C R Green | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Whiskers Harbour | 1 | Jessica Valas | R C McPherson | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Ginger Fizz | 12 | Steven Parnham | S V Vahala | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Our Shillayleigh | 5 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 13th | 13 | Miss Weeni | 9 | Chloe Azzopardi | Darren Taylor | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 14th | 12 | Graca De Lago | 14 | Keshaw Dhurun | Jayce Buckley | 55kg | $151.00 |
Maps to get perfect run from barrier 6 and recent form suggests ready to peak. Apprentice claim helps offset weight and looks perfectly placed in this grade.
Highly promising type who won impressively on debut. Gets significant weight advantage and maps for perfect run from barrier 5. While stepping up in class, has enormous potential for improvement and stable very capable with this type.
Perfect barrier draw but faces tougher class test here.
Gets in light and while facing tougher grade, has scope for improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Don''t Trust Judas | 3 | Steven Parnham | S V Vahala | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Zorbrist | 1 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 58.5kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 2 | One Punch | 6 | Taj Dyson | Russell Stewart | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 5 | Razmas | 4 | Holly Watson | Campbell McCallum | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Westcoast Express | 7 | Jordan Turner | C & M Gangemi | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Jazalot | 5 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Dellar | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Super Sunny | 8 | Rosie Mahoney | B M Kay | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 4 | La Excellence | 2 | Chanel Cooper | C R Green | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Torqued Up | 9 | Rocky Cheung | Ryan Hill | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
Despite wide draw, has tactical speed to overcome and significant scope for improvement. Morton/Warwick combination suggests confidence and likely to prove hard to beat.
Well-drawn runner from leading stable showing consistent form. Pike/Durrant combination significant plus and likely to get perfect run.
Well-weighted mare from strong stable drawn to get good run. Previous form at similar level suggests competitive and likely to be ready fresh. Stable capable of having them ready and should get suitable run from draw.
While class rise presents challenge, barrier helps and stable capable of improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Fancy Red | 1 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 6 | Processio | 3 | Clinton Porter | Holly Taylor | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Kimberley Rose | 5 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Gingerbread Girl | 4 | Victora Corver | Ryan Hill | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 1 | Dark Looks | 10 | Patrick Carbery | A D Mathews | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Buster''s Girl | 6 | Joseph Azzopardi | D R Harrison | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Brief Romance | 9 | Lucy Warwick | D L Morton | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 5 | Mangifera | 8 | Jarrad Noske | Robert Gulberti | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 10 | The Final Belle | 2 | Jade Mc Naught | Luke Fernie | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Exdezee | 11 | Bailey Webster | Ms M Campbell | 50.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Zippy Zany | 7 | Chanel Cooper | Takahide Ikenushi | 55kg |
Progressive mare in peak form coming off impressive win. Maps to get ideal run just off pace with options from barrier 6. Strong claims in this grade.
Interesting runner fresh with Pike booking significant. Gets in well at weights and proven fresh performer. D&B Pearce stable in form and likely to have him ready.
Classy galloper from strong Williams stable. Maps to get good run and proven fresh performer. Weight is some concern but compensated by class advantage.
Interesting runner with blinkers going on first time. Gets good weight relief and maps perfectly from barrier 2. Luke Fernie stable going well and likely to improve sharply with gear change.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Manhattan Strip | 7 | William Pike | D & B Pearce | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Camera Action | 6 | Brad Parnham | S & J Casey | 57kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 1 | Close At Hand | 5 | Chanel Cooper | G & A Williams | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Invincible Power | 9 | Lucy Warwick | Rebecca Bayliss | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Pro Is Here | 8 | Lisa Bivemark | J D Jachmann | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Gratias Deo | 11 | Amy Jo Hayes | Daniel O''Connor | 53kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Speak To Me | 4 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | P J Giadresco | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Big Shots | 2 | Clinton Porter | Luke Fernie | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Simply Thinkin'' | 3 | Joseph Azzopardi | A G Durrant | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Top Of The Pops | 1 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Song Cycle | 10 | Natasha Faithfull | Rebecca Bayliss | 54kg |
Mare with outstanding strike rate who continues to improve. Gets in well at weights and drawn to get perfect run.
High-class galloper with proven ability at weight and level. Despite wide draw, has tactical speed to get across. Major player if finds good position.
Promising 3YO with strong win rate getting in light.
Fresh specialist with strong overall record who gets in light. While facing class rise, previous performances suggest capable at this level.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | West Star | 12 | Lucy Warwick | Simon Miller | 54.5kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 1 | Magnificent Andy | 14 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Comfort Me | 2 | Holly Watson | Rhys Radford | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Saloon Bar | 8 | William Pike | D L Morton | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 10 | The Boss Lady | 9 | Joseph Azzopardi | M L Lane | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 11 | Yonga Lass | 15 | Clinton Porter | G & A Williams | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Laced Up Heels | 13 | Jade Mc Naught | Luke Fernie | 53kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Triple Jay | 5 | Steven Parnham | D & B Pearce | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Kaptain Kaos | 1 | Alex Hearn | P J Giadresco | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Ginger Baker | 6 | Jarrad Noske | D & B Pearce | 57.5kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Keep Reading | 3 | Laqdar Ramoly | Daniel O''Connor | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Black Fantasy | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 13th | 3 | Mood Swings | 7 | Luke Campbell | G W Dupre | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 14th | 4 | River Rubicon | 11 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 15th | 6 | Devoted | 10 | Patrick Carbery | Luke Fernie | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
Gets significant weight relief and has drawn perfectly in barrier 4. Recent racing suggests she'll handle the step up in distance and her tactical versatility is a big plus. Maps to get an ideal run just off the speed.
Progressive 3yo filly coming off a strong maiden win. Gets in very well at the weights and has shown consistent improvement. While this is harder, she appears to have plenty of upside and should get a nice run midfield with cover.
Consistent galloper who rarely runs a bad race. Gets the perfect draw and strong jockey booking. While the weight is a slight concern, his reliable racing pattern and proven track ability make him a genuine place chance.
Gets a good draw and strong rider booking in Parnham. While this is harder than his recent win, he appears to be hitting form at the right time and maps to get a nice run in transit.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Idyllic Ruler | 11 | Brayden Gaerth | J P Taylor | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Wozzeck | 6 | Troy Turner | Rhys Radford | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Pray Again | 2 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | J D Jachmann | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Princess In Red | 4 | Chanel Cooper | S & J Casey | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Shamilian Miss | 9 | Steven Parnham | M L Lane | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Beejay Boy | 1 | Jessica Valas | A H Mortimer | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Starwalker | 5 | Jason Whiting | Ms J Clements | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 8th | 11 | Tribal Ruler | 10 | Joseph Azzopardi | Robert Gulberti | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Snipperando | 8 | Victora Corver | Ryan Hill | 54.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Endless Joy | 7 | Natasha Faithfull | Jordan Rolfe | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Campfire Jack | 12 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Diesel ''n'' Dirt | 13 | Bailey Webster | Ms M Campbell | 50kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Snippy Sean | 3 | William Pike | D L Morton | 57.5kg |
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