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Western Australia · Monday 27 April 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Pinjarra Scarpside. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The standout selection based on form analysis. Recent barrier trial win demonstrates fitness and the gelding has proven soft track ability. While first up presents some risk, the trial form and class suggest he can handle this grade.
Consistent performer who won well in this grade last time in Class 3 company. The Parnham combination is strong and he's proven at the distance. However, the soft track conditions are a major concern given his poor wet track record.
Honest performer who ran well when third at this track last start. The inside barrier is ideal for Pinjarra's leader-friendly bias and the Parnham/Lane combination is strong. Soft track conditions remain the major query.
Last start winner who showed good acceleration to win at this track. The step up in class is significant but the recent form suggests ability to compete.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Playing Quest | 1 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Jazalot | 6 | Lucy F Fiore | N D Dellar | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Artistry In Motion | 2 | Chanel Cooper | T M Wolfe | 58.5kg | $2.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Zorbrist | 3 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Gondrinkin | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | A W Maley | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | King Brew | 4 | Chad Caporn | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Bannered | 4 | Jason Whiting | D T McAuliffe | 57kg |
The William Pike booking is a significant positive, and her soft track form is solid. While she's yet to break her maiden, the consistent placings and distance suitability make her the most reliable winning chance.
Arizona Sky brings improvement potential as a lightly-raced second-up runner. The distance rise is a query, but his breeding suggests he should handle it.
The Steven Parnham booking is positive, though her inability to win remains a concern.
Thor's Angel represents value dropping back to maiden company after a competitive effort in Class 1. The strong Fiore family combination and soft track form provide hope, though limited experience is a concern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Midnight Star | 3 | William Pike | Michael Grantham | 56kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | King Of The Town | 1 | Holly Nottle | Summer Dickson | 56kg | $2.15 |
| 3rd | 3 | Arizona Sky | 6 | Chloe Azzopardi | G & A Williams | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Thor's Angel | 5 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Gold Enigma | 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Summer Dickson | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Mr Frodo | 10 | Natasha Faithfull | G P Jones | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Divine Currency | 8 | Brandon Louis | G P Poletti | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Classic Poetry | 9 | Taj Dyson | S V Vahala | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Lexgo Lady | 2 | Natika Riordan | Summer Dickson | 53.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Bhullar | 7 | Steven Parnham | R C McPherson | 56kg |
Boutique Belle presents the strongest winning chance based on recent form and connections. Her second placing at this track 11 days ago, combined with William Pike's booking and a favourable barrier draw, positions her well.
The significant class drop from metropolitan to provincial racing, combined with proven soft track ability and light weight, creates winning potential despite the challenging barrier draw and need to overcome the track's on-speed bias.
Her recent third at Pinjarra and previous placing at this track demonstrate suitability. The class drop from restricted company to maiden level provides a significant advantage, though the barrier draw presents some tactical challenges.
Prince Of Dala represents speculative value as a debut runner with quality connections. Brad Parnham's strong record at Pinjarra and the stable's preparation suggest confidence, while the wide barrier and unknown ability create risk.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Prince Of Dala | 13 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Valanne Dawn | 10 | Natika Riordan | C G Willis | 53kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Boutique Belle | 5 | William Pike | Michael Grantham | 55kg | $2.10 |
| 4th | 1 | Universal Talk | 9 | Laqdar Ramoly | Fenella Martin | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Beston Street | 8 | Joey Azzopardi | R W Price | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Bangalong | 3 | Rocky Cheung | N D Parnham | 52kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Photosynthesis | 7 | Jordan Turner | Colin Webster Jnr | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Push The Limits | 6 | Shaun O'Donnell | Jeremy Easthope | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Playing Messiah | 11 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Artie's Affair | 2 | Natasha Faithfull | Robert Gulberti | 57kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Premium Boy | 1 | Paul Harvey | T Triscari | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Playa Del Sol | 4 | Lucy F Fiore | D T McAuliffe | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Bought At The Bar | 12 | Mack Hall | 55kg |
Despite limited exposure, the booking of champion jockey William Pike is a significant positive signal. The Williams stable has an excellent record with Pike (18% strike rate), and this lightly-raced gelding showed enough in his debut to suggest improvement is likely. The wide barrier is manageable for Pike's tactical skills.
This War Chant gelding showed improvement when resuming last start and should strip fitter second up. The inside barrier draw is advantageous at this track, and while connections are unproven together, the horse's recent form suggests he's ready to break through.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Land Of Nod | 11 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Unimando | 10 | Chloe Azzopardi | Darren Taylor | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Bellona Girl | 3 | Jason Whiting | S W Barrass | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Valid Point | 4 | Paul Harvey | S J Wolfe | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 11 | Sister Mary | 1 | Lisa Staples | P H Jordan | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Quiet Goddess | 6 | Brayden Gaerth | J F Miller | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Star Assault | 12 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Hanselle | 7 | Brandon Louis | A D Mathews | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Pipe Down Chachi | 9 | Rocky Cheung | Daniel O'Connor | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Cousin Mortimer | 5 | Taj Dyson | Kirsten Melis | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 7 | So I Thought | 8 | Brad Parnham | D & B Pearce | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Kutenai | 2 | Cassey Martinan | Steele Casey | 53.5kg |
Elite jockey Pike's booking signals serious intent, while recent close second at Pinjarra demonstrates current ability. Wide barrier is the main concern but Pike's tactical skills should overcome this.
Recent placings show current form, and gear change removing cross-over nose band may help settling. Good barrier position suits on-pace style, though maiden status remains a concern.
Second up runner with proven improvement pattern and track suitability. Wide barrier is the main concern but second up fitness should help overcome this.
Lightly raced gelding resuming from long spell with previous close second suggesting ability. Good barrier position and first up record provide hope, though long break and limited experience create uncertainty.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Godless Storm | 5 | Lisa Staples | Diane Reed | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Cangrande | 6 | Steven Parnham | R C McPherson | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Lord Momo | 1 | Jarrad Noske | Brandon Fiore | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 6 | Special Counsel | 12 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 57.5kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Bondi Business | 11 | Cassey Martinan | Ms S Bakranich | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 12 | Big Mare | 10 | Holly Nottle | Cooper Casey | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 8 | I Love Ya Money | 2 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Yankee Ace | 4 | Taj Dyson | S V Vahala | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Miss Graphene | 7 | Shaun O'Donnell | Ray Miller | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Thomas Henry | 13 | Joey Azzopardi | R W Price | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Rear Of Class | 9 | Brayden Gaerth | Daniel O'Connor | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Admiral Azamour | 3 | Brandon Louis | Nakita Barber | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Willyabrup | 8 | Rocky Cheung | J J Miller | 55kg |
The gelding has shown ability on soft tracks and placed at this venue before.
The Parnham stable has her ready first-up, and the successful jockey partnership adds confidence.
While the inside barrier is typically poor at Pinjarra, his consistent pattern and distance suitability keep him competitive. The class rise is a concern but recent form suggests he can handle the step up.
Rebels offers value as a proven Class 1 winner returning from a long spell. His first-up record is strong, and the Victorian form lines suggest he has the class edge over most of these.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Brave Dragon | 8 | Paul Harvey | S J Wolfe | 58.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 8 | Dominant Force | 4 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Rebels | 9 | Chris Parnham | G F Webster | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Snip Of Romance | 3 | Natika Riordan | C G Willis | 52kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Toronado Rocket | 1 | Holly Nottle | D & B Pearce | 58.5kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Barney Rommel | 10 | Chanel Cooper | T M Wolfe | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Backchatting | 7 | Laqdar Ramoly | Fenella Martin | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Ellovaman | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | A W Maley | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Gokana | 6 | Jason Whiting | Ms J Mitchell | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Knockonheavensdoor | 2 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
The Chris Parnham booking despite no previous combination suggests stable confidence, and the filly appears well-suited stepping up to 1500m after consistent efforts in shorter races.
The filly has shown consistent form and should appreciate the step up in distance, though the class rise presents the main challenge.
Alabrae showed significant improvement when second at this track last start and appears to be finding his best form. The Noske/Vanmaris combination has a strong record together, and the gelding has shown he can handle this track and distance. The improving trend and recent placing suggest he's ready to break through.
The gear change could provide the edge needed at this level.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Bondi Star | 6 | Holly Nottle | Summer Dickson | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Effortlessly | 7 | William Pike | Michael Grantham | 57.5kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 5 | Joyoh | 4 | Chris Parnham | E A Martinovich | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Kat Five | 3 | Shaun O'Donnell | Brett Pope | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Sky Poet | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Alabrae | 2 | Jarrad Noske | Maddison Vanmaris | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 9 | The Lucky Chip | 10 | Elisha Whittington | Brett Pope | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Icandoit Onmyown | 5 | Jade Mc Naught | C G Willis | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Javelin Strike | 9 | Lucy F Fiore | L P Luciani | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Rosentrea | 8 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Takahide Ikenushi | 58.5kg |
Astro World presents as the standout selection with an outstanding first up record (1-1-1) and strong distance credentials (2-2-1 at 1400m). The booking of William Pike and addition of tongue tie suggests stable confidence. Despite the class rise, her proven ability fresh and at this distance makes her the most reliable winning chance.
Think Pink Daze brings excellent form credentials with outstanding strike rates and a strong recent second. The good barrier draw suits her on-pace style, though the jockey booking is a concern with Azzopardi winless in recent starts. Still represents solid each-way value.
Pony Up comes off a last start win and drops in class, which is always a positive angle. The good barrier draw and forward racing style suit Pinjarra's on-pace bias. Martinan's perfect record at the track, though limited, adds confidence to the selection.
The wide barrier is a concern but Johnston-Porter is riding well.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Think Pink Daze | 4 | Chloe Azzopardi | G & A Williams | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Astro World | 9 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 57.5kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | Miss Esprit | 7 | Taj Dyson | Kirsten Melis | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Just Gifted | 8 | Natasha Faithfull | T W Crosby | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Pony Up | 3 | Cassey Martinan | P H Jordan | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Housewife | 6 | Chanel Cooper | G & A Williams | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Ayumi | 10 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Holly Taylor | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Miss Valmalenco | 2 | Holly Nottle | Summer Dickson | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Line Of Thought | 1 | Rocky Cheung | N D Parnham | 51.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Time Connection | 5 | Lucy F Fiore | Brandon Fiore | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
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