The mare has shown an affinity for soft tracks and gets significant weight relief. While yet to win, the drop in class and consistent performances make her the top selection.
Western Australia · Thursday 28 August 2025
Northam tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Northam. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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De Bortoli Family Winemakers Mdn
Begaafd has been knocking on the door with consistent placings and performs well at this track and distance. The gelding has soft track experience and draws the inside barrier which should be advantageous. The top weight is a concern, but overall form suggests a strong chance.
Ahh Choux is showing improvement with each run, including a strong second place last start. The class drop and weight relief are positives, but lack of experience at this distance is a concern.
The gelding is showing an improving form trend and has recent placing experience. While unproven at this distance, the consistent class level and soft track experience make it an interesting longshot in this field.
- 1st6Think QuickShaun O''Donnell$1.90
- 2nd8Ahh ChouxClinton Porter$6.00
- 3rd2ObscentinoSharni Webster$17.00
- 4th5Picture ScreenLaqdar Ramoly$17.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Think Quick | 9 | Shaun O''Donnell | D J Rudland | 56kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 8 | Ahh Choux | 8 | Clinton Porter | Holly Taylor | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Obscentino | 6 | Sharni Webster | Ms K D''Orsogna | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Picture Screen | 5 | Laqdar Ramoly | Meryl Hayley | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Chenara | 7 | Jessica Valas | R W Williams | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Begaafd | 1 | Steven Parnham | Summer Dickson | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Anytime Anywhere | 3 | Patrick Carbery | D R Harrison | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 9 | Porta Marciana | 4 | Jade Mc Naught | Ms A King | 56kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Midsummer Mist | 2 | Keshaw Dhurun | Mack Hall | 58kg | $21.00 |
Sunday 14 Sept ? Tunes At The Track Mdn
While yet to win, the gelding is improving and has the advantage of an experienced jockey. The wide barrier is a concern, but the likely fast tempo should suit his running style. The soft track is a question mark, but overall form suggests he's the one to beat.
Mr Kissinger presents as a strong contender despite being first up from a spell. Trainer Simon Miller is known for having horses ready to fire first up. The wide barrier and lack of wet track form are concerns, but the class drop and potential improvement make him a serious threat.
Being second up from a spell suggests potential for improvement, and the class drop is significant. However, the gelding is yet to win from two starts and has limited experience on wet tracks. The combination of recent speed and a favorable draw makes him a solid place chance with winning potential.
The gelding is second up from a spell, suggesting potential improvement, and has a favorable barrier for its likely front-running style. The significant class drop is a positive, and in a fast-tempo race, could steal an advantage.
- 1st1XentaroChris Parnham$3.10
- 2nd10Tabba Tabba BoomJoseph Azzopardi$19.00
- 3rd8Espresso TimeJason Brown$3.90
- 4th2Eye Of The FlyJason Whiting$9.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Xentaro | 9 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 10 | Tabba Tabba Boom | 3 | Joseph Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Espresso Time | 2 | Jason Brown | J P Taylor | 57kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 2 | Eye Of The Fly | 4 | Jason Whiting | G A Crispin | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Mr Kissinger | 10 | Clinton Porter | Simon Miller | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Last Mile | 7 | Luke Campbell | E A Martinovich | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Mahler''s Melody | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 11 | Working Class Girl | 8 | Elisha Whittington | D & B Pearce | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 3 | El Alamein | 6 | Craig Staples | P H Jordan | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Slip The Jab | 11 | Chanel Cooper | Luke Fernie | 55kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Mojo Mio | 1 | Holly Watson | D M Luciani | 57kg |
TABtouch Better Your Bet Mdn
Beyond The Wall stands out with consistent form and strong track record at Northam. While yet to win, its consistent placings and suitability to the likely race tempo make it a strong contender. The wide barrier is a concern but can be overcome with its early speed.
Swingman presents as an interesting prospect first up from a spell. The significant class drop and gear changes suggest improvement is likely. With a good barrier draw and lightweight, he should be able to lead or sit prominently in the run. However, the lack of proven first-up form and limited race experience add some risk.
Profound Benefit is a consistent performer with strong form at Northam and on soft tracks. However, the wide barrier and top weight are significant challenges. The unclear spell status adds uncertainty, but overall experience and consistency make it a solid place chance.
Rigatoni offers value as a lightly-raced filly second-up from a spell. While unplaced in both career starts, natural improvement is expected.
- 1st10SwingmanSteven Parnham$3.40
- 2nd12Bold FightJoseph Azzopardi$14.00
- 3rd6Long LaughVictora Corver$31.00
- 4th4Off GridTroy Turner$19.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Swingman | 5 | Steven Parnham | J P Taylor | 55.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 12 | Bold Fight | 9 | Joseph Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Long Laugh | 2 | Victora Corver | Ryan Hill | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Off Grid | 8 | Troy Turner | Ms J Erkelens | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Bondi Business | 7 | Jason Whiting | Ms S Bakranich | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 6th | 1 | Profound Benefit | 14 | Clinton Porter | A G Durrant | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Beyond The Wall | 10 | Jefferson Tsang | Luke Fernie | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Dashing Diva | 12 | Patrick Carbery | Simon Miller | 53.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Office Lady | 11 | Luke Campbell | Tiarnna Noske | 56kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Orkney Lad | 1 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Rigatoni | 13 | Chanel Cooper | Luke Fernie | 51.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Heilung | 4 | Holly Nottle | Jeremy Easthope | 53kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Who''s Bent | 6 | Brayden Gaerth | Mitchell Pateman | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | On Cue | 3 | Jessica Valas | R C McPherson | 55.5kg |
Sunday 5 Oct ? Sunday Sesh Mdn
The addition of blinkers should sharpen her up, and she's well-weighted. While inexperienced and unproven on soft going, her potential and likely improvement make her the top pick in this maiden field.
The good barrier draw and experienced jockey are positives. However, he's yet to win and is unproven on soft tracks. His first-up potential makes him a strong contender, but slightly behind Flaming Ronda.
Moonshine Queen is an unknown quantity but has several factors in her favor. The gear changes suggest improvement is expected, and she has a good barrier and light weight.
Her experience at the track is a plus, and she's due for a breakthrough.
- 1st10Swift TalkerBrayden Gaerth$4.20
- 2nd3Exquisite TasteClinton Porter$5.50
- 3rd7Flaming RondaLaqdar Ramoly$5.50
- 4th6Star AssaultKeshaw Dhurun$18.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Swift Talker | 11 | Brayden Gaerth | Simon Miller | 55.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Exquisite Taste | 2 | Clinton Porter | Michael Grantham | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Flaming Ronda | 7 | Laqdar Ramoly | Meryl Hayley | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Star Assault | 3 | Keshaw Dhurun | N D Parnham | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Moonshine Queen | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 53.5kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 9 | Miss Courageous | 6 | Madi Derrick | S & J Casey | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Torque Of War | 14 | Steven Parnham | Russell Stewart | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Galilea | 5 | Sasha Starley | B P Graham | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Miss Jimmada | 16 | Jason Whiting | G A Crispin | 53.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Oceanetta | 10 | Amy Jo Hayes | Michael Grantham | 51.5kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Macho Arquero | 13 | Jessica Valas | Phillipa Elliott | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 14 | Shimmery Star | 8 | Jade Mc Naught | S & J Casey | 53.5kg | $41.00 |
| 13th | 2 | Nek Minute | 12 | Angela Johnston | Angela Johnston | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 14th | 8 | I''ll Tell Al | 15 | Luke Campbell | Sky Ballinger | 56kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 15 | Bellona Girl | 1 | S W Barrass | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Designer Label | 9 | Natika Riordan | N D Parnham | 55kg |
Swan Draught Hcp (C3)
El Patron shows consistent form with 3 wins from 36 starts and a strong record at this distance (1 win from 5 starts). Recent form is solid with 2 placings in last 5 starts. Carries 58kg which is favorable compared to top weight. Main concern is soft track record (0 wins from 13 starts), but overall profile suggests strong winning chance.
Random Rewards has shown good recent form with a win 4 starts back and consistent placings. The mare has 3 wins from 31 starts overall, and while soft track form is a concern (0 wins from 4 starts), she has been racing consistently. The weight of 56kg is manageable.
Et Tu Brute is second up from a spell, with 0 wins from 4 second up starts. However, he has 1 win from 4 starts at this distance and is dropping slightly in class. Soft track form is a concern (0 wins from 4 starts), but the slight class drop and barrier 1 draw could be advantageous. Recent form is inconsistent but shows potential for improvement.
While his overall record is modest (1 win from 31 starts), he has soft track experience with 1 win from 11 starts on soft going. Recent form shows improvement, and the low weight of 54.5kg is advantageous.
- 1st3Just LeroyTroy Turner$4.80
- 2nd6Random RewardsJason Whiting$4.60
- 3rd1El PatronGiann O''Donnell$5.50
- 4th7The RoosterShaun O''Donnell$7.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Just Leroy | 8 | Troy Turner | Ms J Erkelens | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Random Rewards | 4 | Jason Whiting | Ms S Bakranich | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | El Patron | 7 | Giann O''Donnell | Simon Miller | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 7 | The Rooster | 2 | Shaun O''Donnell | Ms J Erkelens | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Mr Bling | 9 | Kristy Bennett | Ms D Baillie | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Henry Has Spoken | 5 | Jade Mc Naught | Ms S L Miller | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Aces To Win | 10 | Chanel Cooper | J P Taylor | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Royal Splendour | 6 | Chris Parnham | Raymond Vincent | 59kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Et Tu Brute | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | Dylan Bairstow | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Warralea Diamond | 3 | Damien Boutet | Diane Reed | 54kg |
Sunday 26 Oct ? Procon Developments (Aust) Northam Cup Hcp (C1)
Sly As A Fox presents as a strong second pick with impressive recent form and proven ability on soft tracks. The gelding carries a weight advantage over the top selection and has been consistently placing. While yet to win at this track/distance and stepping up in class, his current form suggests he's capable of handling the challenge.
Saintly Dancer rounds out the top three selections with consistent form and a good track record. The gelding is well-suited to the distance and carries a competitive weight. While yet to win on soft tracks and facing stronger competition, his overall consistency and track familiarity make him a solid contender.
Tiff Has Spoken stands out as the top selection with a strong class edge and excellent track/distance record. The mare has shown consistency in recent starts and performs well on soft tracks. While carrying top weight and drawn wide are concerns, her class and proven ability should overcome these challenges.
Sassy Missile represents the value selection with improving form and a significant light weight advantage. While yet to win at this level and unproven on soft tracks, the mare has potential for further improvement.
- 1st10Sandfire RoseChanel Cooper$11.00
- 2nd5Champagne CrusaderJefferson Tsang$5.00
- 3rd4The Lucky ChipShaun O''Donnell$5.50
- 4th9Girls On FireChris Parnham$3.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Sandfire Rose | 5 | Chanel Cooper | Robert Gulberti | 53kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Champagne Crusader | 6 | Jefferson Tsang | Simon Miller | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | The Lucky Chip | 3 | Shaun O''Donnell | Brett Pope | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Girls On Fire | 8 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 56.5kg | $3.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Almaya | 2 | Luke Campbell | Mack Hall | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | What''s The Point | 11 | Brayden Gaerth | Luke Fernie | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Molly''s My Pal | 10 | Keshaw Dhurun | B P Graham | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Khutos | 4 | Jason Whiting | Ms S Bakranich | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Gingers Sister | 1 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Twelve Bells | 7 | Natasha Faithfull | Cammeron Ellery | 57kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Urquharts Bluff | 9 | Sharni Webster | P H Jordan | 57kg |
Cup Packages Available Through TryBooking Hcp (C5)
Kiralui brings solid credentials into this race with a strong record at the distance and proven ability on soft tracks. The mare's recent form has been consistent, and she's well-weighted for this assignment. While the barrier draw is less than ideal and she's stepping up in class, her overall profile suggests she's a leading contender.
Fortune's Luck presents as a strong contender with a solid record at the track and distance, plus proven ability on soft going. The mare's form is trending upwards, and she gets in light at 53.5kg. While the inside draw and class rise are concerns, her overall profile suggests she's a genuine chance in this field.
My Jimmy brings a solid profile to this race with a good record at the distance and proven ability on soft tracks. His recent form has been consistent, and he's well-weighted. The wide barrier is a concern, as is the lack of wins at this track, but his overall form suggests he can be competitive in this field.
Abbou presents as an interesting value proposition. Despite a poor overall win strike rate, he's coming off a last-start win and shows an improving form trend.
- 1st7Impossible DreamHolly Watson$14.00
- 2nd11He''s ArchieJade Mc Naught$21.00
- 3rd9My JimmyNatasha Faithfull$4.80
- 4th4KiraluiShaun O''Donnell$3.00
- 4th12His EminenceTroy Turner$26.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Impossible Dream | 4 | Holly Watson | Raymond Vincent | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | He''s Archie | 11 | Jade Mc Naught | Ms C Stelmach | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | My Jimmy | 10 | Natasha Faithfull | Dylan Bairstow | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 4 | Kiralui | 3 | Shaun O''Donnell | D & B Pearce | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 12 | His Eminence | 8 | Troy Turner | C H Webster | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Abbou | 5 | Keshaw Dhurun | Mack Hall | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Estimator | 6 | Brayden Gaerth | Jade Tangaroa | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Fortune''s Luck | 1 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | A G Durrant | 53.5kg | $4.60 |
| 9th | 1 | Macciateau | 12 | Steven Parnham | Summer Dickson | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Got Lucky | 7 | Kristy Bennett | P J Bermingham | 56kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Kelora | 9 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Too Much Talk | 2 | Patrick Carbery | Jarrad Humphries | 56.5kg |
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