Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Thursday 24 July 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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Midnight Star stands out with consistent form and proven ability on soft tracks. The filly's weight advantage and favorable barrier draw are significant positives for the conditions. While yet to win, her consistent placings and suitability for today's race make her the top selection.
The combination of an experienced jockey and suitable weight gives her a strong chance.
The addition of blinkers and likely on-pace position from barrier 1 could see further improvement. While less experienced than the top two picks, the combination of gear change and tactical advantage makes him a worthy consideration.
While yet to place, the combination of consistent form, class drop, and an experienced jockey makes her an intriguing value proposition in this field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Talkaway | 7 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 55kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | You Can Call Me Al | 1 | Keshaw Dhurun | G J McPherson | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Midnight Star | 4 | Clinton Porter | Michael Grantham | 55kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 9 | Zoomachino | 3 | Natika Riordan | N D Parnham | 52kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Peanut Butter | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | Brandon Fiore | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Likes To Chant | 2 | Kate Pateman | G C Ballantyne | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 5 | The Scholar | 6 | Brad Parnham | T Triscari | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 8th | 4 | Guns Away | 8 | Brayden Gaerth | Tania Burns | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Picture Screen | 9 | Laqdar Ramoly | Meryl Hayley | 57kg | $61.00 |
Nine Ball stands out with a strong recent run and significant class drop. William Pike's booking is a major positive, and the weight is ideal for soft conditions. Superior recent form and connections compared to other selections.
The light weight is ideal for soft conditions, and the barrier draw is favorable.
Toscano brings consistency and experience to the race. Well-drawn and likely to be on-pace, which could be advantageous. Jordan Turner is in good form. Main concerns are the top weight and lack of soft track form. Less upside than Nine Ball and Romance Calling, but a solid place chance.
The gelding should be fitter second-up and has soft track experience. While unplaced in both starts, natural improvement is expected.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Romance Calling | 4 | Jade Mc Naught | Luke Fernie | 53.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Toscano | 3 | Jordan Turner | C & M Gangemi | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Nine Ball | 6 | William Pike | Simon Miller | 56kg | $1.24 |
| 4th | 2 | Rare Honor | 2 | Lisa Bivemark | Bill Spencer | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Star Assault | 9 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Bondi Star | 1 | Joseph Azzopardi | Summer Dickson | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 4 | On A Winning Day | 8 | Luke Campbell | Bronwyn Mathieson | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 7 | So Many Stories | 5 | Clinton Porter | D & B Pearce | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Another Chant | 7 | Troy Turner | Tiarnna Noske | 58kg | $51.00 |
Despite the long break, the filly's form is improving and she's well-weighted. The soft track is a query, but her breeding suggests adaptability. Likely to get an ideal run from barrier 1, she stands out as the top pick.
Champagne Crusader is on an upward trajectory with recent soft track experience. The addition of blinkers could spark further improvement. While drawn wide, the gelding has a fitness edge over the top pick and could challenge strongly if the blinkers have the desired effect.
While yet to win, his form is consistent. The higher weight is a concern, but his recent performances suggest he's capable of handling it.
Mystacheeno offers value with the addition of blinkers and a strong jockey booking. While unproven on soft tracks and at the distance, the gear change could lead to significant improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Champagne Crusader | 10 | Clinton Porter | Simon Miller | 55.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 10 | Kentucky Drive | 5 | Luke Campbell | Jordan Rolfe | 53.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | I Love Lucy A Lot | 7 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Zandon | 9 | Joseph Azzopardi | Jarrad Humphries | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Lotsamerit | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | Greg C Wright | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Mystacheeno | 6 | Brad Parnham | Joshua Krispyn | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Bring Me A Frothy | 1 | William Pike | Simon Miller | 56kg | $2.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Delta Lass | 8 | Patrick Carbery | A D Mathews | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Nillygunaringya | 3 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Ducimus Prime | 2 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | B W Owen | 56kg | $17.00 |
The favorable barrier draw and weight advantage are significant positives. While inexperienced and unproven on soft tracks, the overall profile suggests strong winning potential.
Sherpa Express showed promise on debut in stronger company and has potential for improvement. The weight relief and inside draw are advantageous. While unproven on soft tracks and stepping up in distance, the strong connections and likely improvement make him a solid contender.
Le Beau offers value with consistent form and recent heavy track experience. The significant class drop is a major positive.
Crows presents value with recent good form and a favorable barrier draw. The weight advantage and potential for improvement are positives.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Sherpa Express | 3 | Brad Parnham | D & B Pearce | 55.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Lemmor | 6 | Shaun O''Donnell | Robert & Kate Witten | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Profound Benefit | 2 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Bradbury''s Moment | 4 | Clinton Porter | D L Morton | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Crows | 1 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Spare A Prayer | 8 | Laqdar Ramoly | Meryl Hayley | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Heilung | 7 | Natasha Faithfull | Jeremy Easthope | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Wine Session | 9 | Chanel Cooper | Justin Parsons | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Morf | 5 | Brayden Gaerth | Luke Fernie | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Le Beau | 11 | Jade Mc Naught | P J Naylor | 58kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Zandon | 10 | Jarrad Humphries | 58kg |
Ankareeda shows significant promise with improving form and proven soft track ability. The filly has placed in both career starts on soft tracks, suggesting suitability for today's conditions. Well-weighted and with William Pike in the saddle, she appears primed for a breakthrough win.
Think Quick has been knocking on the door with consistent form, including a recent placing. While yet to break through for a win, she appears well-placed in this field and represents good each-way value.
Ribellato brings consistent form to this race and the addition of blinkers could spark improvement. Well-weighted and drawn favorably, the gelding has a chance to break through for a maiden win. While unproven at the distance, his recent form suggests he's ready to step up.
The gelding is dropping significantly in class and has been consistently placing.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Triple The Chant | 4 | Joseph Azzopardi | Simon Miller | 56kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Think Quick | 2 | Shaun O''Donnell | D J Rudland | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Cantilever | 10 | Clinton Porter | Michael Grantham | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Ankareeda | 1 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 56kg | $2.45 |
| 5th | 2 | Ribellato | 5 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | S W Barrass | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Saucisson | 12 | Sharni Webster | Ms K D''Orsogna | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Noble Reign | 6 | Brad Parnham | Brett Pope | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 9 | Elegant Peak | 3 | Natasha Faithfull | S J Wolfe | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Classic Poetry | 7 | Damien Boutet | S V Vahala | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Macho Arquero | 11 | Luke Campbell | Phillipa Elliott | 58kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Extraordinary Girl | 9 | Lisa Bivemark | Rhys Radford | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Chest Out Swagger | 8 | Mitchell Pateman | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Cashmere Kid | 13 | Ms E Van Merwyk | 58kg |
Decision Maker stands out as the top selection with a strong soft track record and recent winning form over the same distance and track. Despite carrying top weight, the gelding's consistency and proven ability in similar conditions make him a solid contender. The advantageous barrier draw further enhances his chances in this field.
While untested at this distance, her soft track ability and weight advantage make her a serious contender. The class rise is a concern, but her potential for improvement keeps her high in the selections.
Cash Flow offers value as a consistent performer with proven ability over the distance and on soft tracks. The class drop is significant and should offset the wider barrier draw. While not as flashy as the top two picks, his reliability and suitability to conditions make him a solid each-way prospect.
Who Saz Yes represents value with improving form and a solid soft track record. While untested beyond 1400m, her recent performances suggest she's ready for the step up in distance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Heavenly Lady | 10 | Shaun O''Donnell | Brett Pope | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Decision Maker | 7 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Annie Warbucks | 12 | Natasha Faithfull | Jordan Rolfe | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Who Saz Yes | 8 | Joseph Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Quick Cookie | 1 | Victora Corver | Ryan Hill | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Setagaya | 4 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 58kg | $2.25 |
| 7th | 6 | Lead By Example | 6 | Chanel Cooper | Jeremy Easthope | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Metalic Marlin | 5 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Daniel O''Connor | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Bling Beach | 13 | Rebecca Bayliss | 55.5kg | $151.00 | |
| 10th | 3 | Cash Flow | 11 | Laqdar Ramoly | Meryl Hayley | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Glanced | 9 | Amy Jo Hayes | Michael Grantham | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Dandy''s Gem | 3 | Chloe Azzopardi | Embroja Lee Altieri | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Khutos | 14 | Ms S Bakranich | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Westcoast Express | 2 | C & M Gangemi | 54.5kg |
Delicate Ruler stands out as the top selection with a strong profile for soft track conditions and consistent recent form. The gelding benefits from a class drop and has a perfect record at this track. Despite carrying top weight, the advantageous barrier draw and proven soft track ability make him a prime contender.
Magnachine presents as a strong contender with consistent recent form and ideal conditions. While facing a slight class rise, her overall profile suggests she's well-equipped to challenge for the win.
Yougivemechills offers a solid proposition with consistent form and a good record on soft tracks. The gelding is well-weighted for the conditions and benefits from an experienced jockey. While drawn wider than ideal, his overall profile and soft track ability make him a strong contender in this field.
Maidmy Way represents excellent value, benefiting from a substantial class drop and carrying a light weight.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Magnachine | 5 | Sharni Webster | N D Parnham | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Delicate Ruler | 4 | Holly Nottle | J P Taylor | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Rock Dee Jay | 9 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | B M Kay | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Classic Ruler | 11 | Jade Mc Naught | Ms C Stelmach | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Maidmy Way | 6 | Ava Catarino | David Catarino | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Opal Tango | 7 | Shaun O''Donnell | Greg Cave | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Fantaxtic | 10 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 7 | He''sgotwings | 1 | William Pike | G J Kersley | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Yougivemechills | 8 | Jefferson Tsang | Simon Miller | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 10th | 3 | Tropical Sun | 12 | Chanel Cooper | Brett Pope | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Crimmo | 3 | Keshaw Dhurun | Mack Hall | 59kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Runforrob | 2 | P J Naylor | 57kg |
The advantageous barrier draw and strong jockey booking further enhance its chances. While rising in class is a concern, its overall profile suggests it's well-equipped to handle the challenge.
While unproven on soft tracks, its overall profile suggests adaptability. The slight class rise is a concern, but it's offset by competitive recent performances. The top weight is a challenge, but the experienced jockey is a plus.
Like No Other presents a strong case as the second pick, benefiting from a class drop and showing consistent form. The main concerns are its unproven soft track record and wide barrier, but the class drop could offset these factors.
Her soft track record is impressive, and she's dropping significantly in class. The advantageous barrier and light weight further enhance her chances. While recent form has been inconsistent, the return to preferred conditions could see a form reversal, making her an intriguing value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Best Of The Gods | 8 | Troy Turner | S J Wolfe | 60.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Westcoast Express | 7 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | C & M Gangemi | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Lady Negroni | 6 | Natasha Faithfull | Jeremy Easthope | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 11 | Abbou | 11 | Mack Hall | 56kg | $9.00 | |
| 5th | 9 | Molly''s My Pal | 9 | Jordan Turner | B P Graham | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 2 | The Agency | 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | T M Andrews | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Mine Host | 2 | Jason Whiting | Matthew Scott | 59kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Scenic Eclipse | 5 | Kate Pateman | C G Willis | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Westernize | 3 | Holly Nottle | Josh Brown | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Kings Flirt | 1 | Brayden Gaerth | Brett Mathews | 57kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Like No Other | 10 | Joseph Azzopardi | Ms S L Miller | 60kg |
Earth God stands out as the top selection, benefiting from a significant class drop while maintaining consistent form. His tactical speed and proven ability at Northam over 1100m are major advantages. The 59.5kg aligns well with soft track winning trends. While untested on soft, his class edge and likely front-running position mitigate this concern.
Magicash presents a strong case with her impeccable first-up record and proven soft track ability. The William Pike factor cannot be underestimated. While facing a class rise, her weight advantage and soft track prowess make her a serious contender. The main query is her first attempt at 1100m.
Rise To Glory has drawn the coveted barrier 1, which is crucial on soft tracks at Northam. His strong first-up record and ability to handle soft going are significant positives. The class rise is a concern, but his recent form and tactical advantage from the inside draw make him a solid contender in this field.
The 3kg claim from Chanel Cooper is significant, especially on a soft track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Earth God | 6 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | C & M Gangemi | 59.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 7 | Gold Maker | 9 | Jason Whiting | Ms D Riordan | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 8 | Magicash | 7 | William Pike | Takahide Ikenushi | 57.5kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Magic Belle | 4 | Chanel Cooper | J P Taylor | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Rise To Glory | 1 | Holly Watson | Sue Olive | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Too Much Talk | 5 | Joseph Azzopardi | Jarrad Humphries | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Lost City | 2 | Chloe Azzopardi | G & A Williams | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Magnum Class | 10 | Jade Mc Naught | P J Naylor | 58.5kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Amarlie Miss | 8 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | A G Durrant | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Magic To Exceed | 3 | Natika Riordan | S & J Casey | 58kg |
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