Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Wednesday 25 June 2025
Our top pick won 5 of 7 races at Northam. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Annie Warbucks presents as the top selection with consistent recent form, including two seconds from her last three starts. The soft track should suit, and she's drawn well in barrier 2. While yet to win, her form suggests she's ready to break through.
As a well-bred filly by Zoustar, she's likely to improve second-up and should handle the soft track. The step up in distance is a query, but her breeding suggests it should suit. Her lack of experience is the main concern, but her potential makes her a strong contender.
Perfect Ruler has shown consistent form, including a second place last start. As the likely leader from barrier 1, he should get every chance. He has some soft track form and should handle the conditions. The main concerns are that he's yet to win and carries slightly more weight than some rivals. However, his front-running style could be advantageous.
He's been consistent without winning, but the gear change and soft track could see him improve significantly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Annie Warbucks | 2 | Natasha Faithfull | Jordan Rolfe | 56kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 10 | Midnight Star | 6 | Clinton Porter | Michael Grantham | 56kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Cousin Mortimer | 9 | Brad Parnham | Kirsten Melis | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Noble Reign | 4 | Lucy Warwick | Brett Pope | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Perfect Ruler | 1 | Victora Corver | Ryan Hill | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Miss Graphene | 7 | Shaun O''Donnell | Ray Miller | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Lead Cinga | 5 | Joseph Azzopardi | Robert Gulberti | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Battle Shots | 8 | William Pike | A W Maley | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Bagger Prince | 10 | Alex Hearn | Indianna Weinert | 58kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Drilling Rig | 3 | Ms T Itzstein | 58kg |
Twisted Steel looks the one to beat with William Pike aboard for Simon Miller. The inside draw should allow a perfect midfield position. While unraced, the stable's strong form and Pike's booking suggest this colt is well-prepared. The soft track is likely to suit, and the weight is favorable.
The removal of blinkers and addition of a tongue tie could spark improvement. Has soft track experience and should handle conditions. The wide draw is a concern, but the front-running style may negate this.
The Rocket draws well with Chris Parnham aboard and the addition of winkers for debut. Likely to settle on-pace from barrier 2, which should be advantageous on this track. While unraced, the connections and gear suggest readiness. The soft track is an unknown factor, but the overall profile is promising.
She has been consistent without winning and has soft track experience. Lucy Warwick is a capable jockey, and the filly is likely to improve second-up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Twisted Steel | 4 | William Pike | Simon Miller | 57kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 5 | Bradbury''s Moment | 1 | Clinton Porter | D L Morton | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Guarantor | 10 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Call Me Frosty | 9 | Holly Watson | Luke Fernie | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Awesome Force | 6 | Joseph Azzopardi | R W Price | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Seastic | 11 | Chloe Azzopardi | D R Harrison | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Field Mistress | 8 | Brayden Gaerth | J F Miller | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Backchatting | 5 | Keshaw Dhurun | Fenella Martin | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 7 | The Rocket | 2 | Chris Parnham | S & J Casey | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 9 | Queen Selyse | 7 | Lucy Warwick | D T McAuliffe | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Hold My Wine | 14 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Autumn Gem | 12 | Kyra Yuill | M L Lane | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Mystic Empress | 15 | Alex Hearn | M L Lane | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 14th | 13 | Magic Weaver | 13 | Jade Mc Naught | S & J Casey | 55kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 15 | Miss Rompin | 3 | Jason Brown | J P Taylor | 55kg |
Lady Coco stands out with her consistent placing record and proven soft track ability. While the wide barrier is a concern, her tactical versatility should allow her to overcome this disadvantage.
The advantageous barrier draw and strong jockey booking suggest improvement is likely second-up. However, the lack of soft track experience adds some uncertainty to her chances.
The inside barrier draw is advantageous, especially on a soft track. However, the long break and lack of soft track form introduce some risk to his chances.
While her last start was unplaced, the combination of soft track exposure and an experienced jockey makes her an interesting longshot proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Silent Amarda | 2 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Peter Gunn | 13 | Keshaw Dhurun | S & J Casey | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 16 | Enchanted Star | 7 | Clinton Porter | Michael Grantham | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Diamonds''n''rubies | 9 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 55kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 9 | Zoomachino | 3 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Lacey Marie | 8 | Troy Turner | Ms S Bakranich | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Narrow Gate | 17 | Lucy Warwick | Brandon Fiore | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Coupe Deburj | 5 | Joseph Azzopardi | D L Morton | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Zed Hot Express | 6 | Brayden Gaerth | J F Miller | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Dolce Diva | 11 | Jason Brown | J P Taylor | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 17 | Lennox Lass | 12 | Luke Campbell | Ms A King | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Lady Coco | 15 | Ava Catarino | Indianna Weinert | 52kg | $10.00 |
| 13th | 1 | Ginger Ted | 16 | Shaun O''Donnell | Ms J Clements | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 14th | 10 | Tasman Queen | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | Jeremy Easthope | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 15th | 3 | Token King | 1 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Brett Mathews | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Hidden Jewels | 14 | Jarrad Humphries | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | River Beauty | 10 | Holly Taylor | 55kg |
Art Session stands out with consistent form, including two recent wins. Well drawn and should get an ideal run. The top weight is a slight concern, but overall looks the one to beat.
River Angel is a promising filly with strong form and an impressive win rate. Has shown ability on soft tracks and carries a light weight.
Special Heart shows improving form and has a good record on soft tracks.
While the win rate is low, she's proven at the distance and has an experienced jockey.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Art Session | 5 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | D & B Pearce | 58.5kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 10 | Lipstick Jungle | 4 | Amy Jo Hayes | Russell Stewart | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Skytalker | 12 | Alex Hearn | Indianna Weinert | 61kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Magnachine | 3 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 7 | River Angel | 6 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 4 | Favourite Songs | 8 | Jade Mc Naught | Luke Fernie | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Let Sparks Fly | 11 | Kate Pateman | Sky Ballinger | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Twigger | 2 | Brandon Louis | B M Kay | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Macho Arquero | 9 | Brayden Gaerth | Phillipa Elliott | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Zenique | 13 | Ava Catarino | M H Miller | 53kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Ellicazam | 10 | Victora Corver | N D Parnham | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Point Of Conflict | 1 | Joseph Azzopardi | A G Durrant | 58kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Special Heart | 7 | Lucy Warwick | Robert Gulberti | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Land Of Fire | 14 | John Doyle | 54.5kg |
Major Mario brings solid form into this race, including a close second last start over 1600m. With a strong record on soft tracks and a weight drop, he's well-positioned to capitalize on the expected fast pace. His consistent performances and ability to handle the conditions make him the top selection.
Nickelplay is dropping significantly in class and carries a light weight. Her consistent recent form, including a close third last start, suggests she's ready to perform well. The wide barrier is a concern, but with Chris Parnham in the saddle and her ability on soft tracks, she's a strong contender.
Tiger Line presents as an interesting prospect, coming off a spell with a strong first-up record. While the wide barrier and weight are concerns, his proven ability at the track and distance, combined with his soft track form, make him a value selection.
His last start second place suggests improving form, and he's well-suited to soft tracks. The light weight is a plus, though the wide barrier and class rise present challenges.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | True Player | 4 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 6 | Amazing Cheat | 7 | Joseph Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 17 | Sirota | 3 | Luke Campbell | Joshua Krispyn | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Kimberley Rose | 15 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Cherokee Miss | 6 | Shaun O''Donnell | Matthew Scott | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Nickelplay | 12 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 5 | Major Mario | 5 | Troy Turner | Ms S Bakranich | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Cheyne Bay | 1 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | A G Durrant | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Lien Hyphen | 8 | Natasha Faithfull | Sue Olive | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Odin Omen | 17 | Jade Mc Naught | A W Maley | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Sheeza Sheila | 10 | Holly Watson | J N Pateman | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 12th | 15 | Myzoom | 16 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 13th | 2 | Tiger Line | 11 | Chanel Cooper | G & A Williams | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 14th | 4 | King Mahuta | 2 | Clinton Porter | Brett Pope | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 15th | 10 | Travel Warning | 14 | Brayden Gaerth | D R Harrison | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 16th | 13 | Intervention | 9 | Chloe Azzopardi | Darren Taylor | 54.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 14 | Westcoast Express | 13 | Jordan Turner | C & M Gangemi | 54.5kg |
Santanova presents as the top selection with consistent form, including a recent close second on soft going. The filly's strong soft track record and weight advantage make her well-suited to today's conditions.
Magic To Exceed offers strong credentials as a fresh runner with excellent soft track form. Despite the long layoff, his consistent placings and proven class make him a serious contender. The wide barrier is a concern, but his early speed should allow him to overcome this disadvantage.
His soft track ability and current fitness level are significant positives. While facing a class rise and carrying more weight, his recent performances suggest he's capable of handling these challenges.
With an impressive win rate and strong fresh form, she has potential to outperform expectations. The advantageous barrier and light weight are positives, though the soft track and class rise present unknowns. Her lack of recent racing is offset by her proven ability when fresh.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Santanova | 4 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 57.5kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 5 | Scenic George | 10 | Brad Parnham | D & B Pearce | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | He''s Archie | 3 | Alex Hearn | Ms C Stelmach | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Spice Is Right | 6 | Brayden Gaerth | S & J Casey | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Big Cities | 1 | Holly Nottle | Brett Pope | 50kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Lady Negroni | 9 | Natasha Faithfull | Jeremy Easthope | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 16 | Send It Son | 5 | Brandon Louis | B M Kay | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Dashing Erika | 7 | Lucy Warwick | A G Durrant | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 11 | Millstee | 16 | Shaun O''Donnell | Ms J Erkelens | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Magic To Exceed | 13 | Natika Riordan | S & J Casey | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 8 | Ishkur | 12 | Troy Turner | Ms S Bakranich | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Elbow Lounge | 8 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | B V Watkins | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| 13th | 7 | Great Edition | 15 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Let''s Talk | 11 | Chanel Cooper | J P Taylor | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Duke Of Wellington | 17 | R C McPherson | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Teabiscuit | 14 | Holly Watson | Kirsten Melis | 56kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Blue Can Talk | 2 | N D Dellar | 57.5kg |
Platinum Shot brings the strongest recent form into this race, with consistent placings and a win two starts back. The slight rise in class is offset by a favorable weight and strong jockey booking.
Exceltrain drops significantly in class here and should appreciate the easier company. While carrying top weight, he's a proven weight carrier and consistent placegetter. The strong jockey booking of Zephen Johnston-Porter is a positive, though the slightly wider barrier is a minor concern.
Bondi Bubbles presents as an interesting prospect, boasting a strong win rate and dropping significantly in class. While recent form has been poor, the easier company could spark improvement.
Her form is trending in the right direction, and she has soft track experience.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Platinum Shot | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 1 | Exceltrain | 7 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | D & B Pearce | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | Climb On Top | 10 | William Pike | D & B Pearce | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Hafey | 2 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Canny Jack | 16 | Jade Mc Naught | Ms C Stelmach | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Agent Jay | 1 | Lucy Warwick | Brandon Fiore | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 16 | Sweet Tea | 12 | Luke Campbell | C R Green | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 13 | First Law | 5 | Chloe Azzopardi | J D Jachmann | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Hesket | 9 | Kyra Yuill | Dylan Bairstow | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Chantel | 15 | Alex Hearn | Indianna Weinert | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Featherweight | 11 | Holly Watson | Brian Kersley | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Show The Way | 13 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 13th | 2 | Bondi Bubbles | 8 | Chanel Cooper | D R Harrison | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 14th | 14 | Our Norman | 3 | Holly Nottle | C G Willis | 50kg | $61.00 |
| 15th | 8 | Long Genes | 14 | Clinton Porter | G & A Williams | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 16th | 17 | Fries With That | 17 | Ava Catarino | Ms K Farrell | 51kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 15 | Sandfire Rose | 6 | Robert Gulberti | 54kg |
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