Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Thursday 2 July 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Pinjarra. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Despite being a maiden, the gelding has shown quality in two starts, finishing second most recently at Northam. William Pike takes over steering, a significant jockey upgrade for the Williams stable. Barrier 3 should allow a forward position in a race with a slow tempo, suiting Pinjarra's on-pace bias on soft ground. The only query is the soft track, but given the surface plays similarly to good, this is minor.
Mystic Chaos has been racing consistently, highlighted by a strong second over 1400m at Pinjarra Scarpside two starts back. She returns to Pinjarra proper where she has raced adequately without a win. The light weight of 55kg and barrier 4 allow her to settle on the pace in a race likely to be slow-run. Her soft track run was poor, but that may have been due to conditions.
Pembeton returns from a long spell but has been placed in stronger company, including a second in a restricted race at Belmont. He drops back to maiden grade here, which is a significant class advantage. Barrier 2 is ideal for a forward run, and Brad Parnham knows him well. The concern is his poor first-up record and the long layoff. If ready, he can feature but looks vulnerable fresh.
Fortunate Spirit is a lightly raced gelding who showed promise on debut when third at Bunbury over 1200m. He resumes this preparation with a first-up seventh at Northam, and should strip fitter second-up. The step to 1400m suits, and Holly Nottle is riding with confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Cosmo Ruler | 3 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 55kg | $1.30 |
| 2nd | 5 | Mystic Chaos | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | Misty Bazeley | 55kg | $6.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Field Mistress | 8 | Brayden Gaerth | J F Miller | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Fortunate Spirit | 6 | Holly Nottle | D R Harrison | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Funky Boy | 1 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Dellar | 57kg | $34.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Pembeton | 2 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 57kg | $9.30 |
| 7th | 8 | Summerchino | 7 | Jade Mc Naught | K J Reeves | 55kg | $54.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Charity Case | 5 | Austin Galati | Dexter Aiken | 57kg | $58.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Producimus | 9 | Troy Turner | Darren Taylor | 55kg |
Lord Momo has been a model of consistency without winning, but his recent 2nd on soft at Bunbury and string of placings at this level make him the most reliable winning chance. The step to 1400m suits and he maps to get a nice run.
William Pike is a huge positive and barrier 2 allows a cosy run.
Gold And Grey is progressing with each outing, notably a close 5th on soft and a solid 4th at 1400m last start. The inside barrier and potential to settle midfield make her a threat in an open maiden.
She caught the eye with a 3rd at 1200m two runs back before fading from a wide gate last start. The return to 1400m and barrier 1 with Lisa Staples (23% at Pinjarra) could see her bounce back. On a track that favours prominent runners, she maps beautifully.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | American Image | 2 | William Pike | Michael Grantham | 56kg | $1.40 |
| 2nd | 8 | Maschino Moon | 9 | Paul Harvey | D R Harrison | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Gold And Grey | 4 | Joey Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Lord Momo | 8 | Jarrad Noske | Brandon Fiore | 58kg | $6.60 |
| 5th | 4 | Youanmi | 1 | Lisa Staples | Rhys Radford | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Mr Universe | 3 | Laqdar Ramoly | N R Henry | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Uluru Miss | 10 | Natasha Faithfull | Robert Gulberti | 56kg | $38.00 |
| 8th | 6 | I'm Back Baby | 5 | Sharni Webster | D Miller | 53kg | $118.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Rear Of Class | 7 | Chloe Azzopardi | Daniel O'Connor | 58kg | $87.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Lady Enfield | 6 | Patrick Carbery | Mitchell Pateman | 56kg | $37.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Diamond Warrior | 9 | Natika Riordan | N D Parnham | 56kg |
True Fiction profiles as the most likely winner. He has a win and a placing from two starts at Pinjarra, handles soft ground well (1-1-1), and brings consistent recent form (2123). The slow tempo and on-pace bias at Pinjarra suit his racing style. The top weight is a concern but he carried 59.5kg to win here previously.
Buderim is an interesting runner first-up from a spell. He won impressively on soft ground at Albany and has place form at Pinjarra on heavy. The class rise is significant but he is lightly raced and open to improvement. Barrier 5 and light weight help.
Toronado Rocket is a key threat despite stepping up in class. The booking of William Pike (25% at Pinjarra) is a strong signal, and he has placed over this track/distance. He maps nicely from barrier 4 in a slow-run race. His soft form is unproven but not poor (placed once).
Leetron is the value play. He thrives on soft ground (2 wins, 2 placings from 6 starts) and comes off a solid 3rd at Belmont on Soft 6. The drop back to 1200m is a query but he has placed over 1200m before. Carbery rode him to that 3rd and retains the ride.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Leetron | 1 | Patrick Carbery | F R Kersley | 57.5kg | $8.70 |
| 2nd | 1 | True Fiction | 8 | Paul Harvey | D R Harrison | 60.5kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Buderim | 5 | Jarrad Noske | Brandon Fiore | 57kg | $5.80 |
| 4th | 2 | Catch Carter | 3 | Laqdar Ramoly | Meryl Hayley | 60kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 6 | Uncle Gerard | 7 | Austin Galati | J N Pateman | 57.5kg | $8.30 |
| 6th | 8 | Who By Fire | 2 | Jade Mc Naught | Ms M J Midgley | 54kg | $80.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Morf | 6 | Holly Nottle | Luke Fernie | 58kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 5 | Toronado Rocket | 4 | William Pike | D & B Pearce | 57.5kg |
Soso Lucky is the most reliable horse in the race with William Pike in the saddle. She handles wet tracks well and maps to be on the pace from barrier 5 in a slow-run race. Despite a poor last start on good ground, her soft track form and consistent place record make her the horse to beat. She should appreciate dropping back to 1200m and have too much class.
Desert Ora is a promising filly who handles soft ground exceptionally well, winning both her starts on the surface. She comes off a dominant Class 2 victory and should appreciate the step up in distance back to 1200m. The 56-day freshen up is a minor concern, but she maps well from barrier 4 and has the jockey who knows her best. She rates as the main danger.
Showlas is a durable mare who rarely runs a bad race, consistently placing in stronger company. She should get a nice run from barrier 3 and is proven over this distance despite no win at the trip. The drop to Class 3 suits, but her lack of winning ability and jockey’s poor recent form are negatives.
Ishkur is a consistent performer at this grade and comes off a respectable 4th at Pinjarra Scarpside. Holly Nottle is riding with confidence and the mare handles soft ground. She is an each-way danger and should be included in wider exotics.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Desert Ora | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | Michelle Hagley | 56.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Miss Altair | 1 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 58kg | $4.30 |
| 3rd | 5 | Ishkur | 7 | Holly Nottle | Ms S Bakranich | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Soso Lucky | 5 | William Pike | D & B Pearce | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 4 | Countess Of Kenna | 2 | Paul Harvey | B P Graham | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Showlas | 3 | Jarrad Noske | David Catarino | 59.5kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 7 | Offshore | 6 | Troy Turner | T W Crosby | 55.5kg | $25.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Superb Vintage | 8 | Holly Watson | Darren Taylor | 55.5kg |
Vexatious Rose is the most reliable runner in this maiden. She has placed in 8 of 10 starts, including a narrow second on Soft first-up. From barrier 1, she should lead or sit just off the pace, which is ideal at Pinjarra on Soft where on-pace runners dominate. The lack of a win is the only query, but she is the one they all have to beat.
Bangalong ran her best race last start when second over 1600m, suggesting the trip suits. Barrier 3 gives her every chance to settle handy, and Brad Parnham is a positive booking.
Midnight Deal showed enough first-up to suggest she can improve stepping to 1600m. William Pike is a significant positive, but the wide draw and lack of wet-track experience are concerns.
Rare Honor is a consistent maiden who often hits the board without winning. He ran second on Soft last start and has placed at 1600m. The biggest knock is his inability to win, but he can fill the minors and is worth a small investment.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Vexatious Rose | 1 | Shaun O'Donnell | Jeremy Easthope | 56kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | Delicate Warrior | 15 | Paul Harvey | D R Harrison | 58kg | $7.70 |
| 3rd | 11 | Bangalong | 3 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Rare Honor | 10 | Lisa Staples | Bill Spencer | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Valanne Dawn | 12 | Austin Galati | C G Willis | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Miss Graphene | 8 | Brandon Louis | Ray Miller | 56kg | $45.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Midnight Deal | 13 | William Pike | Michael Grantham | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 4 | He'snotallthere | 6 | Jason Li | T W Widdeson | 55kg | $28.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Consolidated | 7 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms T Itzstein | 58kg | $185.00 |
| 10th | 12 | War Colours | 11 | Cassey Martinan | Sky Ballinger | 54kg | $37.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Think She Sparks | 5 | Holly Nottle | Brandon Fiore | 56kg | $37.00 |
| 12th | 14 | The Lithgow Flash | 14 | Patrick Carbery | Mitchell Pateman | 56kg | $25.00 |
| 13th | 1 | Yalda Night | 9 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Matthew Scott | 56kg | $96.00 |
| 14th | 5 | Lucky Target | 4 | Jefferson Tsang | Ms C Stelmach | 55kg | $162.00 |
| 15th | 7 | Ignatian | 2 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 58kg | $73.00 |
| Scr | 15 | Mensesh | 1 | Natika Riordan | A W Maley | 54kg |
Pretty Devine is well-placed dropping from BM58+ to BM46+. Her soft track record (15:3-3-2) and distance form (3 wins from 11 at 1300m) align perfectly with Pinjarra's on-pace bias. Recent 3rd at Kalgoorlie shows retained fitness. Barrier 6 allows a forward position in a slow tempo.
Her soft track record (12:1-4-2) and recent 4th in Class 5 suggest she'll handle the drop. However, the wide draw over 1300m at Pinjarra is a concern in a slow tempo. Likely to settle midfield and rely on a strong finish. Worth including for place or each-way.
State Of Fury has the right map (barrier 4) to be prominent in a slow-run race. Her two placings at Pinjarra include a close second over 1300m at York. The cross-over nose band goes back on, which helped previously. Recent trial suggests she's ready to bounce back.
She has two wins on soft ground and the class drop from Class 5 to BM46+ is significant. Turner has a strong record with the stable. Each-way value for those looking for a roughie.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | State Of Fury | 4 | Holly Watson | Mack Hall | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Dominant Force | 8 | Rocky Cheung | N D Parnham | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Rebels | 1 | Sharni Webster | G F Webster | 56kg | $6.70 |
| 4th | 6 | Across Generations | 5 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Cosmic Eclipse | 10 | Cassey Martinan | Ms S Bakranich | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Pretty Devine | 6 | Laqdar Ramoly | Mack Hall | 59.5kg | $8.30 |
| 7th | 7 | Cherokee Miss | 2 | Troy Turner | Matthew Scott | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Three Grand | 11 | Chanel Cooper | Steven Burton | 57.5kg | $5.30 |
| 9th | 12 | One Target | 13 | Holly Nottle | Ms C Stelmach | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Mantua | 12 | Brad Parnham | Dylan Bairstow | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 13 | Norma Stars | 9 | Natasha Faithfull | Tina Glasson | 54kg | $33.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Bonny Rock | 3 | Jefferson Tsang | Mack Hall | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | No Peer | 7 | Joey Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 60kg |
Sandfire Rose has strong course and distance form, placing in both starts at Pinjarra 1400m. She handles wet ground (placed on soft, won on heavy) and is second up with jockey Holly Nottle in excellent recent form. The slight class drop and light weight make her a strong winning chance in a race lacking depth.
Last start winner at Pinjarra over 1300m in similar class. The 3yo is progressive and can settle on the pace in a slow-run race. However, his soft track record is poor (0-0-1 from 4 runs) and he has yet to win at 1400m. Still a solid place chance but query on surface.
Jazalot is consistent over 1400m with three seconds from eight starts at the trip. Barrier 3 gives him a good run. Jockey Laqdar Ramoly has a 25% strike rate with the trainer. The main concern is no soft track form, but he should peak fitness for this Class 3.
Lady Coco has a 48% place record and is partnered by Brad Parnham (38% with trainer). She has placed on soft ground and the gear changes (tongue tie first time, blinkers off) may spark a return to form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Bannered | 9 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | D T McAuliffe | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 9 | Pat's Last Bang | 11 | Natasha Faithfull | A W Maley | 55kg | $7.80 |
| 3rd | 5 | Sandfire Rose | 7 | Holly Nottle | Robert Gulberti | 56.5kg | $9.90 |
| 4th | 3 | Jazalot | 3 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Dellar | 58kg | $8.30 |
| 5th | 7 | Five Down | 5 | Holly Watson | Luke Fernie | 56kg | $6.70 |
| 6th | 2 | Awesome Force | 6 | Joey Azzopardi | R W Price | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Lady Kiki | 2 | Jefferson Tsang | Brandon Fiore | 51.5kg | $36.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Lady Coco | 4 | Brad Parnham | Joshua Krispyn | 56kg | $36.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Apparatus | 8 | Austin Galati | Dylan Bairstow | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 10th | 4 | Hang Glider | 10 | Troy Turner | S J Wolfe | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Angel's My Name | 1 | Tara Atherden | G C Ballantyne | 50kg | $98.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Diamond Light | 11 | Mack Hall | 54kg |
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