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Western Australia · Wednesday 31 December 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Pinjarra. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Gets the services of William Pike today which is a significant jockey upgrade. Should settle midfield and with the fast tempo predicted, will be finishing strongly. The step up to 1300m looks suitable based on her finishing effort last start.
By The Wood has shown improvement in her two career starts, finishing fourth last time out at this track and distance. Gets in with just 54.5kg and has drawn ideally in barrier 2. The fast tempo should suit her running style.
Returns from a 189-day spell with blinkers applied for the first time, which could spark significant improvement. The Lane stable can produce runners ready to fire fresh, and with Chris Parnham aboard and just 54.5kg, she's worth including in calculations.
Table Talk finished a respectable fourth on debut at this track and distance just 10 days ago.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Poblano | 10 | William Pike | J F Miller | 56kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 12 | Autumn Gem | 9 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 54.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Table Talk | 6 | Troy Turner | Ms S Bakranich | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Jobeth's Prayer | 12 | Lucy F Fiore | Rebecca Bayliss | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Ginger Ted | 5 | Shaun O'Donnell | Ms J Clements | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Lacey Marie | 1 | Holly Watson | Ms S Bakranich | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 11 | By The Wood | 2 | Joey Azzopardi | R W Price | 54.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Diamond Choux | 11 | Clint Johnston-Porter | R W Price | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 1 | Just Rich Lika | 3 | Jessica Valas | Myra Ives | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Ducat | 7 | Kristy Bennett | C H Webster | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Purpleboots | 4 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | One Ginger Fox | 8 | Jarrad Humphries | 56kg |
Joyoh brings the strongest form credentials with consecutive thirds at this track and distance. The wide barrier is a concern but with Pike aboard she should get every chance.
Second-up today and should improve naturally. The light weight (53kg) is advantageous, and Holly Nottle's claim is valuable. The likely fast tempo should suit her running style, and she appears ready to take the next step in her development. Main danger to the top selection.
Common Touch brings consistent form with a 4th and 5th in his last two starts. The good barrier draw (3) should allow him to take up a forward position, which could be advantageous given the likely race pattern.
The light weight (52kg) is a major plus, and she has experience at the distance with three previous attempts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Cosmic Treat | 9 | Holly Nottle | D T McAuliffe | 53kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | Joyoh | 11 | William Pike | E A Martinovich | 55kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 1 | Common Touch | 3 | Lucy F Fiore | R W Price | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Spanish Armada | 10 | Jason Brown | J P Taylor | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Raylana | 1 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Funky Boy | 6 | Chris Parnham | S J Miller | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Somethink | 5 | Shaun O'Donnell | A W Maley | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Universal Impact | 8 | Jefferson Tsang | M Santich | 52kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Kody's Belle | 4 | Keshaw Dhurun | Mack Hall | 55kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Keri Commander | 7 | Victoria Corver | Ryan Hill | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Suparoo | 12 | Troy Turner | C H Webster | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Kingsley Town | 13 | Laqdar Ramoly | Aaron Pateman | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 12 | Our Enchantress | 2 | Holly Watson | Jeremy Easthope | 55kg | $51.00 |
Rising Fame comes off an impressive last-start win and brings a consistent record of 1-3-3 from 9 starts. Perfect 1-from-1 at this distance and draws the inside barrier which should give her every chance. The class rise is the main query, but she's racing like a horse ready to handle it.
Elegant Indi returns from a lengthy spell but has a solid first-up record and the services of William Pike from an ideal barrier.
Second-up today where she has a strong record, and despite being unproven at the distance, her finishing strength suggests she'll handle it. The wide draw is offset by her tactical speed, and she represents the most reliable winning chance.
His recent form is better than it looks on paper, and as a 3yo he has more improvement to come.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Elegant Indi | 2 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Beau's A Lad | 4 | Luke Campbell | Greg Cave | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Mistress Of War | 10 | Laqdar Ramoly | Ms K Kersley | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Soldier Of God | 5 | Troy Turner | P H Jordan | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Rising Fame | 1 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 3 | Winning Shuffle | 7 | Lucy F Fiore | Misty Bazeley | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Big Karri | 6 | Jefferson Tsang | Brett Pope | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Icandoit Onmyown | 3 | Joey Azzopardi | C G Willis | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Think Lika Winner | 8 | Brayden Gaerth | E A Martinovich | 57kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Cantrix | 9 | Holly Watson | Jamie Morgan | 58kg |
Coming off a maiden win at Ascot, this Simon Miller-trained mare has proven ability at the distance (3:1-2-0) and handles good tracks perfectly. While rising in class, her progressive profile and strong finishing ability should suit the likely fast tempo. The barrier is slightly awkward but with Clint Johnston-Porter aboard, she maps to get a good midfield position.
Magical Sequence returns from a spell with the advantage of William Pike in the saddle and a strong first-up record (2:1-1-0). This consistent mare has placed at her only attempt at Pinjarra and has shown ability in higher class races. The J F Miller stable typically has their horses ready to fire fresh.
Come On Emma brings solid credentials as a second-up performer with consistent recent form, including a placing last start at Ascot. With a strong record at the distance (8:1-1-2) and experience at Pinjarra (3:0-0-1), she should be well-suited to today's conditions. Joey Azzopardi retains the ride and while she's rising in class, her consistent profile and ability to run on strongly should be advantageous in a race with predicted fast tempo.
While disappointing last start, her previous runner-up finish at Belmont Park showed her ability, and she draws perfectly in barrier 3. The removal of the tongue tie could be a positive gear change, and her proven good track form (10:1-3-0) suits today's conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Magical Sequence | 10 | William Pike | J F Miller | 58kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 2 | Urquharts Bluff | 4 | Lisa Staples | P H Jordan | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Rock The Market | 8 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Simon Miller | 58kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Mavis Myrtle | 6 | Jade Mc Naught | C G Willis | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Backchatting | 2 | Natika Riordan | Fenella Martin | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Demetrious | 9 | Simone Altieri | Anthony Barton | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Favourite Songs | 3 | Holly Nottle | Ms S Bakranich | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Annie Warbucks | 11 | Natasha Faithfull | Jordan Rolfe | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Flying Choux | 1 | Jefferson Tsang | Brett Pope | 57kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Come On Emma | 7 | Joey Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Pygmalion | 5 | Chris Parnham | L P Luciani | 58kg |
Zorbrist presents as the standout selection with a strong second-up record and perfect barrier draw. The C. Parnham/N. Parnham combination is firing, and this progressive 4YO maps to get an ideal run just behind the speed in a race with genuine tempo.
Perfectly drawn in barrier 1, he should take up the running and prove hard to catch. While the class rise is a concern, his consistency (37% place rate) and tactical speed make him a genuine winning chance in this field.
Leniency brings strong credentials as a second-up specialist with a 40% win rate in this pattern. The wide barrier is a concern, but with the tongue tie going on for the first time and Troy Turner aboard, he can overcome this to be right in the finish.
Her recent 4th placing showed improvement, and from barrier 3 with a light weight of 54.5kg, she maps to get a perfect run midfield.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Universal Playboy | 6 | Simone Altieri | Anthony Barton | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Leniency | 11 | Troy Turner | C H Webster | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Only Eyes For Him | 5 | Patrick Carbery | Sue Olive | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Royal Gap | 10 | Natasha Faithfull | A W Maley | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Platinum Shot | 7 | Holly Nottle | D & B Pearce | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Zorbrist | 2 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Romming Danger | 3 | Chanel Cooper | G C Ballantyne | 54.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 8 | Miss Wall Street | 4 | Keshaw Dhurun | Mack Hall | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Sunbronzed | 1 | Cassey Martinan | D R Harrison | 56.5kg | $3.10 |
| 10th | 4 | Mars Mission | 8 | Jordan Turner | C & M Gangemi | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Some Sort | 9 | Elisha Whittington | Ms F J Hossell | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
Anna's Boy brings strong recent form with a close 2nd at Narrogin over 1720m just 11 days ago. The significant class drop from BM52+ to BM46+ is a major positive, and he's perfectly drawn in barrier 1. While his overall win rate is modest (7%), he has a solid place rate (23%) and should appreciate the fast tempo predicted.
Elite Fighter brings the strongest overall record with 7 wins from 47 starts and has won at this track before. While he'll carry top weight (59kg), he should be able to take up a forward position from barrier 6. If the pace isn't too strong, he could prove hard to run down.
Bankroll brings improving form with a 5th place finish last start over 1400m. While barrier 11 is challenging, he should appreciate the fast tempo as a backmarker. The main concern is his lack of experience at the 1600m distance, but his running style suggests he'll handle it.
The significant class drop is a major positive, and she's well drawn in barrier 4. While her overall win record is modest (6%), she has a solid place rate (26%) and should appreciate the fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Cherokee Miss | 9 | Troy Turner | Matthew Scott | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Side Show | 12 | Lucy F Fiore | Dylan Bairstow | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Delta Anne | 8 | Laqdar Ramoly | Ms C Stelmach | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Elite Fighter | 6 | Holly Nottle | Josh Brown | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Winning Aces | 10 | Keshaw Dhurun | Angela Johnston | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Expelliarmus | 7 | Patrick Carbery | Jessica Carbery | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Anna's Boy | 1 | Jefferson Tsang | Jarrad Humphries | 54.5kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 11 | Bankroll | 11 | Clint Johnston-Porter | B S Seinor | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Salary Man | 2 | Steven Parnham | Mack Hall | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 10th | 8 | Hot Chatter | 4 | Amy Jo Hayes | Sky Ballinger | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 11th | 5 | Shakerato | 5 | Shaun O'Donnell | Justin Parsons | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Diesel 'n' Dirt | 3 | Natasha Faithfull | N Parker | 55kg | $41.00 |
Endless Joy brings solid recent form with a close second at Albany (1900m) last start. Gets the perfect draw in barrier 1 which should allow her to secure an economical run. While she's yet to win at this distance, her recent performances suggest she'll handle it well. The class rise is a concern but the lightweight and perfect barrier position offset this. Expect her to be finishing strongly.
Neap Tide brings winning form to this race having scored over 2000m at Bunbury two starts back. While he failed to fire last start in stronger company, the drop back to this grade should suit. The engagement of William Pike is a significant positive, though the equal top weight is a concern. His racing pattern suggests he'll be suited by the likely fast tempo, allowing him to finish strongly.
Rebelnado brings the strongest recent form into this race with consecutive wins at Albany (1920m) and Pinjarra (2000m). Has proven ability at this track with a win from two starts and is clearly on an upward trajectory. While this represents a class rise, he's improving with each run and appears ready for this challenge. The wide barrier is a concern but his racing pattern should allow him to overcome it.
While she's yet to win beyond 1200m, her recent performances over 1500m-1600m suggest she's ready for this trip. The good barrier and light weight are additional positives.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Pony Up | 4 | Lisa Staples | P H Jordan | 55kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Final Call | 9 | Joey Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Endless Joy | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | Jordan Rolfe | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 2 | Neap Tide | 7 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Belle Journee | 8 | Laqdar Ramoly | Ms C Stelmach | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Lead By Example | 3 | Natika Riordan | Jeremy Easthope | 51kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Ah Kum | 10 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Ms S L Miller | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Ocean Ranger | 2 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms A King | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 8 | His Eminence | 11 | Kristy Bennett | P R Bamford | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Allegro Sonata | 5 | Steven Parnham | S V Vahala | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Rebelnado | 12 | Holly Nottle | D T McAuliffe | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Snip's Rock | 6 | Jefferson Tsang | Petra Kobzova | 51kg |
Progressive mare who scored impressively last start over 1800m at Ascot. The fast tempo should suit her closing style, and she appears to be improving with each run. While this is a class rise, she gets in well at the weights and appears ready for this challenge.
Consistent mare who has been racing well with a 4th placing last start at Pinjarra over 1600m. Has a good record at this track with two second placings from five attempts. Her midfield running style should be suited by the anticipated fast tempo, allowing her to finish strongly. While stepping up in class, her consistency and track record make her a genuine contender.
Experienced stayer who should take up a forward position from barrier 12. The main concern is the top weight of 59.5kg, but his tactical speed and staying ability make him a genuine chance. The fast tempo should allow him to find a position and his recent form suggests he's ready to perform.
Mare with a solid record at this distance range with three placings from four attempts at 2000m. Her last start 3rd in Open company at Ascot over 2200m reads well for this, and she drops to a more suitable weight. The fast tempo should suit her running style.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Amazing Cheat | 6 | Natika Riordan | Ms D Riordan | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Modelistic | 8 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Fioreyes | 10 | Natasha Faithfull | A W Maley | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Starwalker | 12 | Shaun O'Donnell | Ms J Clements | 59.5kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 4 | Bird On A Wire | 11 | Holly Nottle | Ms R Nairn | 55.5kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 8 | Vancouver Storm | 5 | Steven Parnham | Ms D Riordan | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Point Of Luck | 9 | Brandon Louis | G P Poletti | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Danea Rock | 4 | Jessica Valas | R C McPherson | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Striking Fella | 7 | Ava Catarino | P R Bamford | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Tak Goes Boom | 1 | Cassey Martinan | Ms S L Miller | 51kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Toni's Spirit | 2 | Jade Mc Naught | Dylan Bairstow | 57kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Who Told Kayla | 3 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms K Farrell | 54.5kg |
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