Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Thursday 4 September 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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Prince emerges as the standout selection with his recent maiden victory demonstrating clear improvement and ability to handle pressure. His Good 4 track record is perfect for today's conditions, and the fair Northam track negates any barrier concerns. Despite the class rise, his progressive form and proven track condition suitability make him the logical choice.
Native Flower's perfect Northam record makes her a serious threat despite the lengthy spell. Her first up statistics are impressive, and the track familiarity provides a significant edge. The inside barrier on Northam's fair track is ideal, and her distance record suggests she can handle the 1000m trip effectively.
However, his poor second up record is concerning, and the class rise presents a significant challenge.
The significant weight relief and gear changes suggest connections are targeting this race.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Prince | 6 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 59kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Seeyouatthesession | 3 | Madi Derrick | S & J Casey | 57.5kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 7 | Shakerato | 5 | Elisha Whittington | Justin Parsons | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Get Out Mick | 7 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Yannick Valenti | 52.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Native Flower | 2 | Jordan Turner | C H Webster | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Scenic George | 4 | Clinton Porter | D & B Pearce | 59kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Xentaro | 1 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 56kg |
Spicy Thang drops dramatically in class from Open company to Maiden level, carrying the lightest weight with a valuable 3kg apprentice allowance. The inside barrier suits Northam's fair track, and despite poor recent form, the class drop and weight advantage provide strong winning chances in this weaker provincial field.
Hyperreal shows excellent Northam form with consistent placings including a second at this track. Strong track specialist despite winless record offers solid each-way value.
Celebrity Angel represents the classic debut unknown with blinkers applied first time and an advantageous inside draw. The Pearce stable's reputation with debutants and gear changes suggest this filly is ready to perform. Light weight and barrier position provide tactical advantages on Northam's fair track.
The addition of blinkers first time and light weight provide hope for further improvement. Strong track form and recent progress make this mare a solid value proposition in a weak maiden field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Spicy Thang | 3 | Chanel Cooper | Luke Fernie | 51.5kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | Celebrity Angel | 2 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 53.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Hyperreal | 9 | Clinton Porter | Misty Bazeley | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Rare Elegance | 4 | Patrick Carbery | B A Miller | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Maxine''s Wish | 8 | Brad Parnham | B P Graham | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Mr Frodo | 6 | Victora Corver | G P Jones | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Wayfinder | 5 | Joseph Azzopardi | Simon Miller | 53.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 3 | My Monster | 1 | Keshaw Dhurun | Cooper Casey | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Shimari | 7 | Jordan Turner | C H Webster | 56kg | $21.00 |
Bondi Star stands out as the most logical winner based on recent form and fitness. Her last start second on Heavy 8 at Pinjarra demonstrates current ability and crucially proves she handles wet conditions.
The 29-day freshen-up and Brad Parnham booking indicate serious intent, making her a legitimate winning chance despite minimal exposed form.
Ribellato offers consistency and proven suitability to today's conditions. His recent second at Bunbury demonstrates current fitness, while his 4 starts at this track/distance combination show familiarity with the task.
She's Some Craic offers significant value through the class drop from Open company back to Maiden level.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Bondi Star | 7 | Steven Parnham | Summer Dickson | 56kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 9 | Miss Veuve | 6 | Brad Parnham | David Catarino | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 7 | She''s Some Craic | 9 | Joseph Azzopardi | Phillipa Elliott | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Ribellato | 8 | Holly Nottle | S W Barrass | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Bellona Girl | 5 | Jason Whiting | S W Barrass | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Rare Honor | 1 | Holly Watson | Bill Spencer | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Oui Oui Le Vet | 4 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms T Itzstein | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Wine Session | 2 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Justin Parsons | 56kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Secret Intent | 3 | Natasha Faithfull | T Triscari | 56kg |
Productive stands out with excellent recent form including two consecutive seconds, demonstrating current fitness and ability. The fair Northam track and suitable barrier draw provide the perfect platform for his first win.
Kentucky Drive offers excellent value with a significant class drop from Open company and strong recent form. Her perfect record on good tracks and light weight provide clear advantages.
Leafice showed significant improvement from debut to second start with a solid third at Bunbury. The inside barrier and light weight provide tactical advantages on Northam's fair track. Her improving trend and fresh condition suggest she's ready to take the next step forward.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Productive | 7 | Clinton Porter | D & B Pearce | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Ordashus | 3 | Rocky Cheung | R C McPherson | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Authorative | 4 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms T Itzstein | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Bred Not Brought | 2 | Jason Whiting | Ms S L Miller | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Zoomachino | 5 | Natika Riordan | N D Parnham | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Leafice | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | M L Lane | 53.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 5 | Designer Label | 9 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Kentucky Drive | 8 | Luke Campbell | Jordan Rolfe | 53.5kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Lucky Moon | 6 | Victora Corver | David Philp | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 4 | Kallahti | 10 | Keshaw Dhurun | N D Parnham | 58kg | $61.00 |
Brad Parnham's booking and the lugging bit addition indicate professional preparation. Northam's fair track characteristics should suit an unknown runner style.
Gingeriffic returns fresh from a long spell with the benefit of blinkers first time and an advantageous inside barrier.
Ripper Rupert offers the best winning chance with a significant class drop from Open company to Maiden level. The wide barrier is concerning but the class drop should overcome this.
While stepping up in class, she's moving into maiden company which may be easier than her recent restricted race. The Parnham booking adds credibility to this value chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Eternal Wine | 4 | Brad Parnham | M L Lane | 55kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 11 | Vivalda | 6 | Luke Campbell | D L Morton | 55kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 2 | True Fiction | 8 | Jason Whiting | D R Harrison | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Gingeriffic | 2 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Rockstar Queen | 7 | Jordan Turner | Simon Miller | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Mandible Magic | 1 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Leader Of The Pack | 9 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Jordan Rolfe | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Hot Headed | 11 | Joseph Azzopardi | Luke Fernie | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Hello Veneta | 5 | Clinton Porter | D & B Pearce | 55kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Ripper Rupert | 10 | Brayden Gaerth | Luke Fernie | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Esta Mirando | 3 | Chanel Cooper | G & A Williams | 53kg |
His good track form (1 win from 11 starts) and recent close second at Belmont Park demonstrate current fitness. Despite the wide barrier and top weight, the class drop provides a significant edge over this provincial field.
While her first up record shows 0 wins from 3 starts, she has managed placings fresh and the removal of the tongue tie could provide improvement.
Talk To Wyn showed encouraging improvement with a recent third at Pinjarra and has reasonable distance credentials with two thirds from four 1300m attempts. His light 56kg weight and good barrier provide tactical advantages on Northam's fair track, though his overall record remains a concern with just one career victory.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Talk To Wyn | 4 | Chanel Cooper | J P Taylor | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | What''s The Point | 6 | Brayden Gaerth | Luke Fernie | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 1 | Sniper''s Son | 8 | Brad Parnham | Josh Brown | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 4 | Crows | 2 | Keshaw Dhurun | N D Parnham | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Caraway | 1 | Tiana Murray | D L Morton | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Twelve Bells | 3 | Jefferson Tsang | Cammeron Ellery | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Zippy Zany | 5 | Holly Nottle | Takahide Ikenushi | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 7 | Classic Royale | 7 | Brandon Louis | Ms J Kelly | 57kg | $21.00 |
Manhattan Strip stands out as the clear winning selection based on his exceptional Northam record and proven ability at this exact track and distance. Despite carrying top weight and drawing wide, his track specialization and recent Class 5 victory at this venue make him the horse to beat. The Good 4 track conditions suit his profile perfectly.
The class rise is a concern, but her consistent nature makes her a reliable place chance.
Miss Wall Street brings compelling Northam form and distance expertise to this assignment. While her Good 4 track record is concerning, her proven Northam ability and the track's fair nature for all barriers make her a strong winning chance.
The light weight and track specialization make her a genuine value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Ishkur | 5 | Holly Nottle | Ms S Bakranich | 52kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Manhattan Strip | 8 | Clinton Porter | D & B Pearce | 60kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 3 | Bondi Plunge | 6 | Brad Parnham | D L Morton | 58.5kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 8 | Magnachine | 7 | Sharni Webster | N D Parnham | 52kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Covert Rose | 3 | Chanel Cooper | G & A Williams | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Kelora | 1 | Rocky Cheung | N D Parnham | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 2 | True Apostle | 2 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | D L Morton | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Miss Wall Street | 9 | Keshaw Dhurun | Mack Hall | 56kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Strictly Cash | 4 | Chris Nicoll | S J Ryan | 55kg |
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