Northam tips and results

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.80 · William Pike

Midnight Express comes off a strong 2nd placing at Bunbury over 1695m and gets the services of star jockey William Pike. The favorable barrier draw (5) should allow him to settle in a good position. The main concerns are his unproven status at this distance and the top weight of 58kg.

Our price $7.00 · SP $16.00 · Zephen Johnston-Porter

The gelding has previous experience at this distance with a strong 3rd placing two starts back over 2200m at Pinjarra. The engagement of experienced jockey Zephen Johnston-Porter is a positive, and the moderate tempo should suit his racing pattern.

Our price $7.00 · SP $6.00 · Brad Parnham

Golden Opera represents excellent value given her strong metropolitan form and class edge. First-up today after 173 days, but has a solid first-up record with 1 placing from 1 attempt. The significant class drop from Group racing to maiden level is the key factor, and Brad Parnham's booking suggests connections expect a forward showing.

Our price $9.00 · SP $13.00 · Holly Watson

I'm A Soulman brings consistency with 2 placings from 2 starts, most recently finishing second at this track over 1000m just 11 days ago. The slight step up to 1100m should suit based on his running style, and Holly Watson retains the ride. His proven soft track form could be valuable if conditions change.

Our price $3.80 · SP $9.00 · William Pike

Gets the services of champion jockey William Pike and has proven adaptable to both good and soft tracks. Despite the wide barrier, her racing pattern should allow her to find cover midfield and finish strongly.

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.80 · Holly Watson

The application of ear muffs (pre-race only), tongue tie and winkers first time suggests connections expect a forward showing.

Our price $12.00 · SP $12.00 · Joey Azzopardi

Profound Benefit is a consistent performer with strong track credentials (5:0-1-2) and has placed at this track and distance. Lacks a winning edge but consistently runs well and should be in the finish again.

Our price $3.50 · SP $7.00 · Taj Dyson

Second-up today after a solid 3rd at Bunbury over 1000m, he should improve with that run under his belt. Drawn perfectly in barrier 2, he'll likely take up a forward position and prove hard to catch despite the topweight of 58kg. The step up to 1300m looks suitable based on his racing pattern.

Our price $5.50 · SP $9.50 · Patrick Carbery

Who's Talking drops significantly in class after competing in metropolitan company, where he placed 3rd in a Restricted 0 Metro Win race last start. First-up from a spell but has the benefit of Patrick Carbery in the saddle. The addition of ear muffs for the first time could help him settle better.

Our price $2.80 · SP $2.80 · William Pike

Age Of Grace brings the strongest recent form, having won over this track and distance just 11 days ago. The 4YO mare is lightly raced but progressive, with 2 wins from 6 starts including a 1-from-1 record at both this track and distance. The class rise is the main concern, but she appears to be a mare on the up.

Our price $4.00 · SP $4.80 · Patrick Carbery

The 7YO mare won two starts back and has the benefit of Patrick Carbery in the saddle.

Our price $6.50 · SP $3.80 · Laqdar Ramoly

Snip Of Gossip comes off a last-start win in similar class and brings a strong record at Northam (1-1-1 from 5 starts) including a solid track/distance record (1-0-1 from 3). The 5YO gelding has drawn well in barrier 2 and should get a good run.

Our price $3.80 · SP $6.00 · Holly Nottle

Has been steadily improving with a 3rd placing two starts back at Northam over this trip. Gets a perfect draw in barrier 5 and carries just 55.5kg. The 5yo gelding is still lightly raced and appears to be hitting peak form at the right time.

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.70 · Clint Johnston-Porter

Alnaud brings solid recent form with a close 2nd last start at Bunbury over a similar trip. The 7yo gelding has been knocking on the door with consistent performances and gets the services of experienced jockey Clint Johnston-Porter.

Our price $4.20 · SP $4.80 · Natasha Faithfull

Countess Of Kenna brings strong credentials with a solid Northam record (3: 1-1-0) and excellent recent form, finishing a close 2nd last start. Her racing pattern suits the likely fast tempo, and she gets weight relief here.

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.00 · Joey Azzopardi

Golden Kathleen represents excellent value dropping significantly in class from her recent runs. Her consistent form includes a strong 2nd placing two starts back, and she should appreciate the likely fast tempo. While barrier 10 isn't ideal, her racing pattern suggests she'll get back and run on strongly. The quick backup is a positive, and her overall profile suggests she's ready to peak.