Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Thursday 5 March 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Pinjarra Scarpside. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Lord Arcadia presents the strongest winning chance based on his significant class drop from BM58+ company to maiden level. His narrow second at Geraldton last start demonstrates current form, and the return to blinkers should enhance his focus. The Johnston-Porter/Grantham combination has a strong 22% strike rate, and despite the distance rise, his breeding suggests staying ability.
His 2100m experience and class drop provide solid foundations, though he needs to overcome his maiden status and the wide barrier draw on this tight track.
His class drop and consistent recent efforts suggest he can be competitive, though he needs to break through for his maiden win.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Ahh Choux | 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Holly Taylor | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Faradio | 8 | Jason Brown | J P Taylor | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Lord Arcadia | 11 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 57kg | $2.35 |
| 4th | 12 | Sunday Mass | 12 | Holly Nottle | A G Durrant | 53.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 1 | You Can Call Me Al | 9 | Jason Whiting | G J McPherson | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 11 | Kody's Belle | 7 | Brayden Gaerth | Mack Hall | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 3 | My Tea | 10 | Holly Watson | Brett Pope | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Saisoku | 13 | Chris Parnham | S V Vahala | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Magic Carats | 1 | Alex Hearn | B R Larsson | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Principal Dealer | 6 | Natika Riordan | N D Parnham | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Choice Attraction | 5 | Troy Turner | Brett Pope | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Midsummer Mist | 2 | Alan Kennedy | Mack Hall | 58kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Mystacheeno | 3 | Brad Parnham | Joshua Krispyn | 57kg |
The Pierro filly has proven she can handle Pinjarra Scarpside's tight turns and uphill finish, and the strong Johnston-Porter/Grantham combination (22% strike rate) provides confidence. Her form progression from 9th to 3rd suggests she's finding her feet, and the good barrier draw should allow her to settle in a forward position to exploit the track's leader bias.
The Maschino filly is dropping significantly in class and draws the crucial inside barrier at tight Pinjarra Scarpside. Her form shows improvement second up from spells, and the class drop should see her competitive. However, jockey Jessica Gray's poor recent form (0% strike rate) is a concern.
The Starspangledbanner filly draws well in barrier 2 and has Brad Parnham aboard, who boasts a strong 19% strike rate at Pinjarra Scarpside. Second up from spell often sees improvement, and her form trend is positive despite being winless.
His Xcellence represents the classic debut runner value play with William Pike's booking signaling stable confidence. The strong Williams/Pike combination (18% strike rate) and first-time gear additions suggest the connections believe the horse is ready to perform.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Kat Five | 10 | Shaun O'Donnell | Brett Pope | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Newhaven Prince | 5 | Jarrad Noske | Tiarnna Noske | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Arctic Snow | 1 | Jessica Gray | S J Miller | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 8 | Elegant Ruler | 7 | Joey Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Acquired Taste | 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 55kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 10 | Playa Del Sol | 2 | Brad Parnham | D T McAuliffe | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 3 | Donatally | 8 | Jason Whiting | Ms S L Miller | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Direct Debit | 3 | Brayden Gaerth | E A Martinovich | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Kaikali | 9 | Jessica Valas | R W Williams | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 5 | His Xcellence | 6 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 57kg | $12.00 |
Xelcimus presents the strongest winning chance based on consistent recent form with three placings from four starts. The mare has shown steady improvement and maps to settle midfield from barrier 8, allowing her proven finishing kick to be effective in the rising straight.
About Turn offers strong second-up prospects from the ideal barrier draw. The gelding showed promise when placed first-up and the inside gate is crucial at this tight track.
Batista's selection is primarily based on William Pike's booking and the stable's confidence in stepping up to maiden company. Despite a poor last start, the gelding showed ability when third on debut and the quality jockey engagement suggests improvement is expected. The barrier allows tactical positioning.
The Johnston-Porter/Grantham combination has excellent statistics, and the inside barrier is crucial at Pinjarra. While debut form was modest, the gear change and quality connections suggest significant improvement is possible.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Sky Poet | 6 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Batista | 5 | William Pike | Simon Miller | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | About Turn | 1 | Jarrad Noske | Simon Miller | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 2 | Helios Amigos | 11 | Alex Hearn | Andrew Masters | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Blue Lupin | 10 | Lucy F Fiore | Robert Gulberti | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Beyond The Limits | 3 | Patrick Carbery | Sue Olive | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Sainty Cullity | 7 | Chris Parnham | Luke Fernie | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Redrye | 9 | Holly Watson | Kirsten Melis | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Cabrera | 12 | Troy Turner | Brett Pope | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Midnight Deal | 2 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 11th | 8 | Xelcimus | 8 | Keshaw Dhurun | H S McLaren | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 12th | 10 | Paul Party | 4 | Jason Whiting | A W Maley | 55kg | $91.00 |
The booking of in-form Lucy Fiore (30% recent strike rate) signals stable confidence. Barrier 7 provides tactical flexibility on this leader-biased track, and the filly appears to be progressing nicely through her grades.
Media Club gets the perfect barrier draw for this tight track and drops in class from restricted company. While first up from a long spell, the inside barrier and class drop provide significant advantages. Her consistent placing record suggests she can be competitive, though winning ability remains unproven.
Perfectly Proper represents significant class relief dropping from Group racing to maiden level. The wide barrier is concerning on this tight track, but the class drop and quality connections make her a major threat.
Two Up Boom represents the classic debut runner punt with quality connections. The William Pike booking and tongue tie application suggest the stable believes the horse is ready to perform first-up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Rosentrea | 4 | Holly Nottle | Takahide Ikenushi | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Rockstar Queen | 5 | Brad Parnham | Simon Miller | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Desert Ora | 7 | Lucy F Fiore | Michelle Hagley | 55kg | $2.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Media Club | 2 | Shaun O'Donnell | S & J Casey | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 1 | Gets The Girls | 12 | Jason Whiting | G C Ballantyne | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 6 | River Beauty | 3 | Chanel Cooper | R J Malpass | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Two Up Boom | 8 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Good Show | 6 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Maritime Dream | 10 | Troy Turner | Brett Pope | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Ordashus | 1 | Steven Parnham | R C McPherson | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Rare Elegance | 9 | Patrick Carbery | B A Miller | 56kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Perfectly Proper | 11 | Chris Parnham | D & B Pearce | 55kg |
The three-year-old gelding is second up from a spell which suits his pattern, and the barrier 5 draw allows tactical positioning. Strong jockey/trainer combination adds confidence.
Just Petty Cash ran an excellent second at Geraldton 14 days ago, showing strong improvement. The three-year-old filly carries the minimum weight of 53.5kg and has shown good form on similar track conditions. Holly Nottle's recent form adds confidence to this improving type.
The five-year-old mare has a consistent placing record and suits the distance. Despite the winless record, her recent improvement suggests she's close to breaking through.
Peter Gunn drops significantly in class after running in stronger company.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Peter Gunn | 12 | Keshaw Dhurun | S & J Casey | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Wheely | 5 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 57kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 9 | Just Petty Cash | 4 | Holly Nottle | M Nash | 53.5kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Shimmery Star | 9 | Madi Derrick | S & J Casey | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Bahnbougle Baby | 7 | Lucy F Fiore | Simon Miller | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Bhullar | 6 | Jessica Valas | R C McPherson | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Javelin Strike | 3 | Jason Whiting | L P Luciani | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Mt Magnet Gold | 8 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Next Destination | 1 | Brad Parnham | Joshua Krispyn | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Wonshot | 11 | Lisa Staples | Ms J Mitchell | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Chason Wins | 10 | Troy Turner | Brett Pope | 56kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Eight Count | 2 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 57kg |
Last start winner at this venue with Pike aboard represents the standout form reference. The inside barrier is crucial at this tight track, and the Pike/Durrant combination is proven. While the class rise is concerning, the track-specific form and tactical advantages make this the most reliable selection.
Needs luck from the barrier to be competitive.
Last start winner with a perfect record at 1600m and showing clear improvement. The distance suits perfectly and recent form is strong.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Chino Bay | 7 | Brayden Gaerth | S J Miller | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Elegant Indi | 1 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Reconnaissance | 3 | Brad Parnham | D T McAuliffe | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Ocean Goddess | 8 | Patrick Carbery | Jessica Carbery | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Mangifera | 9 | Lucy F Fiore | Robert Gulberti | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Do It Right | 5 | Elisha Whittington | Ms J McLaughlin | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Princess In Red | 2 | Chris Parnham | S & J Casey | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 1 | Apparatus | 4 | Chloe Azzopardi | Dylan Bairstow | 59kg | $15.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Fulmine | 6 | Holly Nottle | A G Durrant | 53.5kg |
His recent narrow second at Belmont Park showcased strong finishing ability, and the combination with Holly Nottle (15% strike rate with trainer) adds confidence. The step up to 1400m suits his racing pattern.
The wide barrier presents challenges at this tight track, but his class and strong connections provide confidence. The step up in grade is concerning but his raw ability suggests he can handle it.
The inside barrier is crucial at this tight track, and her 1400m record provides confidence. The class rise is the main concern, but her superior speed gives her a strong chance.
Cosmic Waltz represents value as a recent maiden winner with improving form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Peaceful Ruler | 9 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Media Mogul | 6 | Holly Nottle | D T McAuliffe | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 4 | Cosmic Waltz | 5 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Luna Ascending | 3 | Alan Kennedy | Ms A King | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 9 | Kleva Conned | 2 | Jason Whiting | A W Maley | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 6 | All Vital | 8 | Jessica Valas | G C Ballantyne | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Romance Calling | 4 | Chanel Cooper | Luke Fernie | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 1 | The Scholar | 1 | Steven Parnham | T Triscari | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| Scr | 8 | Geronimo Magic | 7 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 55.5kg |
His 1200m record is solid with 3 wins from 26 starts, and he's proven on Good 4 tracks. The forward barrier draw suits his racing style, though the class rise and top weight are concerns.
Shaka Zulu offers excellent value as a proven Pinjarra Scarpside performer with a strong second-up record.
Housewife brings strong class credentials and the booking of William Pike signals serious intent. Her record shows she can perform fresh, and the Williams stable is renowned for having horses ready first-up. The wide barrier is a concern at this tight track, but her class and connections make her a serious threat despite the lengthy spell.
Just Gifted represents excellent value with the crucial inside barrier at this leader-biased track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Prawns Eleven | 4 | Natika Riordan | Brock Lewthwaite | 57kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Just Gifted | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | T W Crosby | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Chino La Diva | 3 | Rocky Cheung | Daniel O'Connor | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Imperialize | 2 | Shaun O'Donnell | Brett Pope | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Mars Mission | 8 | Holly Nottle | Aaron Pateman | 53.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Schuhbeck | 6 | Ava Catarino | Ms K Farrell | 51kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Romming Danger | 5 | Jessica Valas | G C Ballantyne | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Shaka Zulu | 7 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Robert Gulberti | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Housewife | 9 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 56kg |
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