Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Wednesday 16 July 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Northam. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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New York Skie presents as the standout selection with consistent improvement, strong soft track form, and a significant class drop. The filly's recent placings, including a close second over this distance last start, indicate she's ready to break through. The inside barrier and weight advantage further enhance her winning chances.
Begaafd shows promise with improving form and a solid last start 4th over 2000m. The engagement of top jockey William Pike is a significant positive. While yet to win, the gelding has proven ability at the distance and soft track experience. The wider draw is a slight concern but should be mitigated by Pike's skill.
Lyn's Star offers appeal as a consistent placegetter dropping significantly in class. The 3kg weight relief and removal of blinkers could spark improvement. While unproven at the distance, her consistent form and the easier company make her a strong place chance. The soft track is a slight query but the class drop compensates.
Lakeview Lightning presents as a value option, having recently placed over a similar distance and now dropping in class. The gelding's soft track place and engagement of experienced jockey Natasha Faithfull are positives.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Lakeview Lightning | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | Tania Burns | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Begaafd | 5 | William Pike | Summer Dickson | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 5 | Obscentino | 10 | Sharni Webster | Ms K D''Orsogna | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 9 | New York Skie | 2 | Shaun O''Donnell | Ms J Erkelens | 56kg | $1.85 |
| 5th | 1 | Horus | 1 | Ava Catarino | Kym Gill | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Bad Company | 7 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Super Saiyan | 9 | Jessica Valas | Phillipa Elliott | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Lyn''s Star | 6 | Holly Nottle | Ryan Hill | 53kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Queen Of Whispers | 8 | Victora Corver | Ryan Hill | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Newington Boy | 3 | Troy Turner | Ryan Hill | 58kg | $31.00 |
The colt has proven soft track ability and benefits from a significant class drop. While yet to win, consistent placings and weight advantage make him a strong contender.
Memphis Minx draws the inside gate and carries a light weight with star jockey William Pike aboard. While unplaced on debut, there's potential for significant improvement second-up.
Xentaro has drawn well in barrier 3 and retains the services of experienced jockey Chris Parnham. However, the long layoff and lack of soft track experience are concerns.
Riva Aquarama represents value as an unraced runner from the experienced D L Morton stable. Drawn well in barrier 6 with a light weight, there's potential for a strong debut performance. While the lack of form is a concern, the unknown factor and advantageous conditions make this a speculative value selection.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Riva Aquarama | 6 | Luke Campbell | D L Morton | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Guarantor | 5 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 56kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 4 | Xentaro | 3 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Nistirith | 2 | Holly Watson | D M Luciani | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Lady Money Talk | 4 | Shaun O''Donnell | S V Vahala | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Saam Time Lucky | 7 | Jason Brown | N D Parnham | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Memphis Minx | 1 | William Pike | Simon Miller | 54kg | $3.90 |
| 8th | 2 | Hagrid | 9 | Brayden Gaerth | Luke Fernie | 56kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Gentleman''s Code | 8 | Chanel Cooper | S & J Casey | 53kg |
The filly benefits from a weight advantage and a good barrier draw. While inexperienced, the combination of form and conditions make her the top pick.
Arizona Sky, while unraced, has strong connections with a top stable and jockey. The inside barrier draw is advantageous for a likely front-runner. However, the lack of race experience introduces some uncertainty.
The inside barrier and likely early speed are positives. However, the long break since the last run and unplaced finish introduce some risk.
The wider barrier and top weight are concerns, but the combination of speed and experience make it an interesting longshot.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Zourun Run | 5 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 54kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | The Crimson Pirate | 1 | Brad Parnham | D L Morton | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Arizona Sky | 2 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Who''s Bent | 3 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 10 | Bangalong | 4 | Keshaw Dhurun | N D Parnham | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 3 | About Turn | 8 | Brayden Gaerth | Simon Miller | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Pure Mac | 6 | Luke Campbell | Sue Olive | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Yandy Blue | 9 | Jason Brown | J P Taylor | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Hold My Wine | 7 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 56kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Playing Free | 10 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Circus Angel | 11 | Jade Mc Naught | Luke Fernie | 54kg |
Muzza's Gift showed plenty of promise on debut, finishing a close second. The inside draw is advantageous on this track, and with natural improvement expected second-up, she looks well-placed to break through. The soft track should suit, and the booking of William Pike is a significant positive.
Beyond The Wall has been knocking on the door with consistent place finishes. While the wide barrier and top weight are concerns, the booking of Chris Parnham and overall consistency make him a strong contender.
The soft track should suit, and she's well-weighted at 55kg.
The booking of William Pike is significant, and the inside barrier draw is advantageous. The addition of tongue tie and winkers could spark improvement, and the filly is well-weighted.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Miss Valmalenco | 9 | Jessica Valas | Summer Dickson | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Beyond The Wall | 11 | Chris Parnham | Luke Fernie | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 7 | Coupe Deburj | 12 | Luke Campbell | D L Morton | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Likes To Chant | 10 | Kate Pateman | G C Ballantyne | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Shimari | 3 | Jordan Turner | C H Webster | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Muzza''s Gift | 2 | Natasha Faithfull | Hayden Ballantyne | 55kg | $3.40 |
| 7th | 5 | Zed Hot Express | 1 | William Pike | J F Miller | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 12 | Kazkasini | 6 | Troy Turner | C H Webster | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Sesh Time | 4 | Joseph Azzopardi | Robert Gulberti | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 11 | I''ll Tell Al | 8 | Keshaw Dhurun | G J McPherson | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Lash Out | 7 | Rebecca Bayliss | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Revolving | 5 | Sharni Webster | N D Parnham | 52kg |
Has proven soft track ability and a favorable weight. While drawn slightly wide, the horse's tactical versatility should overcome this.
Pingers is showing improving form with a strong 2nd place finish last start. The wide barrier is a concern, but the improving form and suitability for midweek provincial racing make this horse a strong contender.
While facing a class rise, the consistent recent form and potential on soft tracks make this horse a solid contender. The lack of race experience is a concern but balanced by the strong recent performances.
The improving form and good barrier draw are positives, but the class rise and limited race experience are concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Countess Of Kenna | 9 | Natasha Faithfull | Hayden Ballantyne | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Pingers | 11 | William Pike | Misty Bazeley | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Ginger Morpheus | 4 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 60kg | $2.15 |
| 4th | 3 | Sniper''s Son | 5 | Holly Nottle | Josh Brown | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Lipstick Jungle | 7 | Jefferson Tsang | Russell Stewart | 53.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Point Of Conflict | 12 | Joseph Azzopardi | A G Durrant | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Playful Star | 8 | Luke Campbell | N D Parnham | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Reggio Calabria | 10 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Talk To Wyn | 1 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | J P Taylor | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 12 | Fuzzybox | 2 | Holly Watson | A W Maley | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Great Edition | 3 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Scenic Wings | 6 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 58kg | $31.00 |
The filly is well-weighted and has shown ability on soft tracks. Despite being first-up, her class suggests she can overcome the inside draw and should be too good for this field.
Boab Boy brings consistency and recent racing fitness to the table. While carrying top weight, he has soft track experience and a good draw. His place record suggests he'll be in the finish, even if winning might be a challenge against some lighter-weighted rivals.
Desert Dancing comes off a recent win and is on an upward trajectory. The light weight and soft track ability are positives, but she faces a class rise here.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Desert Dancing | 6 | Joseph Azzopardi | Robert Gulberti | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Nicely Played | 1 | Chris Parnham | Luke Fernie | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 2 | Lost Gravity | 9 | Ava Catarino | Misty Bazeley | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Go Go Grommet | 8 | Jordan Turner | C & M Gangemi | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Boab Boy | 2 | Jefferson Tsang | Simon Miller | 57.5kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 8 | Something Royal | 3 | William Pike | D M Luciani | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Canny Coni | 4 | Holly Watson | Sue Olive | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Extreme Love | 7 | Brayden Gaerth | A G Durrant | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Trooper Phoenix | 5 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 4 | The Top Bar | 10 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | A G Durrant | 55.5kg |
Quick Cookie presents as the top selection with improving form, a significant weight advantage, and proven ability on soft tracks. While facing a class rise, her lightweight and consistent form make her a strong contender.
Highland Flair shows consistent form and a strong affinity for soft tracks, making him well-suited to today's conditions. His recent strong performance and suitability to the distance are positive factors. However, the wide barrier and weight carried are slight concerns. Overall, he presents as a solid second choice with potential to challenge for the win.
Ocean Ranger benefits from a significant class drop and the services of top jockey William Pike. His consistent form and advantageous barrier draw are positives. However, the long break since his last run and lack of experience at this track are slight concerns. The class drop makes him a genuine contender, albeit with slightly less confidence than the top two selections.
Argyle Star offers value as a soft track specialist with a very light weight and advantageous inside barrier. Her recent good performance and proven ability in higher class races suggest potential for improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Highland Flair | 13 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | H S McLaren | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Barecove Rock | 10 | Troy Turner | Ray Miller | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Hot Like Chili | 8 | Brayden Gaerth | G C Ballantyne | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Romantic Ruler | 11 | Shaun O''Donnell | Ms K Fleming | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Holdout | 3 | Natika Riordan | N D Parnham | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Ocean Ranger | 2 | William Pike | Ms A King | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Quick Cookie | 5 | Holly Nottle | Ryan Hill | 54.5kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 9 | Mr Bling | 12 | Kristy Bennett | Ms D Baillie | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 3 | What''s The Point | 9 | Chris Parnham | Luke Fernie | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 11 | Argyle Star | 1 | Sharni Webster | Mack Hall | 51kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Akai Akuma | 6 | Damien Boutet | Mack Hall | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Ahrea | 7 | Ryan Hill | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Blazing Gun | 4 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 59kg |
Superfluous presents as the top selection with strong recent form, a significant class drop, and the services of William Pike. While first-up, the soft track should suit, and the horse has shown ability to perform fresh. The wide barrier is a concern, but Pike's skill should mitigate this issue.
Girls Day Out has been racing consistently and boasts an impressive record on soft tracks. The inside barrier draw is a significant advantage, and Brad Parnham is a strong jockey booking. While facing a slight class rise, her recent form suggests she's up to the task.
King Hit drops significantly in class and has a strong record on soft tracks. The addition of visors for the first time could spark improvement, and Shaun O'Donnell is an experienced jockey. The wide barrier is a concern, but the class drop and gear change make him a solid contender.
He's been racing consistently and should appreciate the soft track conditions. The inside barrier is a significant advantage, and Brandon Louis is a capable jockey. While facing a class rise and carrying top weight, his consistent form and the favorable conditions make him an attractive each-way proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Kervette | 8 | Chanel Cooper | D M Luciani | 53kg | $20.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Shaula | 7 | Jason Brown | Ms K Warwick | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Girls Day Out | 2 | Brad Parnham | D L Morton | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 5 | Superfluous | 5 | William Pike | Simon Miller | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 4 | Rapid Rock | 1 | Brandon Louis | B M Kay | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Rommel''s Goddess | 4 | Luke Campbell | N D Parnham | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Choux Shoe | 14 | Jefferson Tsang | Simon Miller | 53.5kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 2 | King Hit | 12 | Shaun O''Donnell | T M Andrews | 60.5kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 3 | Caporetto | 9 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Too Much Talk | 15 | Joseph Azzopardi | Jarrad Humphries | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Ancient Guidance | 10 | Holly Nottle | Ryan Hill | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| Scr | 8 | Precious God | 11 | Holly Watson | Ms P Wagg | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Karnup Queen | 6 | Hayden Ballantyne | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Flinders Lane | 13 | Hayden Ballantyne | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Like No Other | 3 | Ms S L Miller | 56kg |
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