Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Thursday 6 August 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Northam. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Debutant elevated via structured proxy: Miller-Pike combination strikes at 18% with Pike excellent at Northam. Blinkers first time shows intent. Maps midfield in moderate tempo but can push forward. Clear top chance on connections and intent.
Standout form horse dropping sharply from Open grade where he placed at Ascot and Pinjarra. Maps to lead or dictate in moderate tempo, perfect for Northam's top-three-at-400m bias. First-up query exists but overall profile superior to exposed maidens.
Most consistent raced horse with a close Northam second on Good and solid recent fourth. Settles on-pace among the leaders which aligns with track positional bias. Brad Parnham is a positive booking.
Enormous value. Possesses the field's best career 600m time. Maps to lead from barrier 3 in a race favouring on-pace types.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Spanish Armada | 5 | Brad Parnham | J P Taylor | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 2 | Finitto Web | 3 | Brandon Louis | B G Lucas | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Sovereign Rock | 4 | Victoria Corver | Ryan Hill | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Magic Blue Point | 7 | Chris Parnham | S & J Casey | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Right Ripper | 1 | Holly Nottle | Josh Brown | 53.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Hamadryad | 9 | Jefferson Tsang | S P Proudfoot | 53kg | $91.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Chief Commander | 8 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Night Broker | 6 | William Pike | Simon Miller | 55.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3 | Talk Of Thrones | 2 | Clint Johnston-Porter | G W Dupre | 58kg |
Espresso Time is the clear form standout after a nose defeat at this exact track and trip a fortnight ago. Ideal second-up profile in a maiden that rewards recent placed form and 400m position.
Miss Bickmore maps perfectly from barrier 2 with Chris Parnham aboard (23% at Northam). Connections and map give her a genuine winning chance in a volatile maiden.
Call Me Invincible draws the rails and will settle handy under Brad Parnham for the powerful family stable.
Blinkers go on for the first time and she maps to settle midfield-handy from barrier 3.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Espresso Time | 10 | Chanel Cooper | J P Taylor | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Kute As Kan Be | 6 | Jefferson Tsang | Ryan Hill | 50.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Call Me Invincible | 1 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Miss Bickmore | 2 | Chris Parnham | D & B Pearce | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Profound Benefit | 9 | Tara Atherden | Brian Kersley | 54kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Magnificent Prince | 4 | William Pike | Annaya Pateman | 55.5kg | $2.90 |
| 7th | 6 | Chattahoochie | 3 | Holly Watson | Mack Hall | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Perfume Princess | 7 | Giaan O'Donnell | Simon Miller | 50.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Duke Of Athens | 8 | Austin Galati | Summer Dickson | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Kyoshi | 5 | Brandon Louis | S & J Casey | 58kg | $21.00 |
Clear form standout after a solid Open debut fifth beaten under three lengths with Pike. Significant class relief into this Maiden, top jockey retention and Josh Brown 31% combo provide strong intent. Northam maidens favour short well-found types that can settle handy; despite the gate he is the most reliable winning chance on evidence.
Fresh first-up for Andrews with Parnham booked and ear muffs removed.
Debutant from the capable Casey yard drawn perfectly in barrier one. Northam sprints reward inside gates that can hold a forward spot at the 400m.
Strongest debutant proxy via Chris Parnham (23% Northam) and Simon Miller.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Lake Baikal | 2 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Clear Assault | 1 | Laqdar Ramoly | S & J Casey | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Rocktex | 11 | Steven Parnham | T M Andrews | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Diggers Shout | 10 | William Pike | Josh Brown | 57kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 9 | Supersmash | 4 | Jason Li | N D Parnham | 52kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Rollwiththepunches | 8 | Natasha Faithfull | Brian Kersley | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Capall Gasta | 6 | Chloe Azzopardi | Daniel O'Connor | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Baldacci | 7 | Brad Parnham | T M Andrews | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Safe And Sound | 3 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms S L Miller | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Onguard | 5 | Jefferson Tsang | S & J Casey | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Profit Gal | 9 | Chris Parnham | Simon Miller | 55kg | $7.50 |
Lightly-raced progressive gelding fits the Northam maiden winner profile perfectly. Barrier 3 and slow tempo allow a perfect midfield-to-handy trail. Powerful stable-jockey combination signals intent. Trip rise is the query but upside remains clear in this low-quality field.
Produced his best form with a narrow 2nd at 2200m last start, confirming the trip. Lightly raced and still open to further improvement. Wide gate and backmarker map are negatives on a track that rewards 400m position, yet the raw form at the distance is the strongest in the field and keeps him a major threat if he gets clear.
Ran a solid 3rd at 2200m last start behind Sin City Boy and now gains the services of William Pike from the coveted barrier 1. Slow tempo and inside draw allow him to race handy where Northam winners come from. Form is ordinary overall but the last-start effort plus elite jockey booking make him a genuine each-way chance.
Gear changes look positive and she maps midfield.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Delicate Warrior | 4 | Austin Galati | D R Harrison | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 6 | He'snotallthere | 1 | William Pike | T W Widdeson | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | Sin City Boy | 11 | Patrick Carbery | B A Miller | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 7 | Consolidated | 7 | Brayden Gaerth | Ms T Itzstein | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Flavoursome | 10 | Chloe Azzopardi | Daniel O'Connor | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Yalda Night | 2 | Holly Nottle | Matthew Scott | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Crazy Carrot | 6 | Jason Whiting | Annaya Pateman | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Obscentino | 8 | Sharni Webster | Ms K D'Orsogna | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Thangoo | 3 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 10th | 9 | Lead Cinga | 5 | Kayla Holroyd | Carey Martin | 52kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 10 | War Colours | 9 | Cassey Martinan | Sky Ballinger | 54kg | $41.00 |
Maps perfectly as sole leader in a no-pace 1600m maiden where top-3 at 400m is key at Northam. Prior maiden form (2nd/3rds) was strong before the Listed flop which can be forgiven on class/distance/soft. Significant drop back to maiden with Parnham aboard makes him the form horse most likely to win.
Second-up for powerful Williams stable from the inside gate in a slow race. Distance rise is the query but overall profile and connections make her a clear leading chance behind the map leader.
Most reliable recent form in the race with three straight placings including a strong 2nd over 1675m last start. Barrier 2 allows a perfect trail in the slow tempo. Good/Soft ride similarly at Northam so the dry surface is no major concern. Solid each-way contender.
Insufficient race form but proxy signals are strong: 37% jockey/trainer combo, recent trial win over 1450m, and three gear changes first-up point to a ready runner. Middle barrier suits Northam profile.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Field Mistress | 2 | Brayden Gaerth | J F Miller | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 11 | Funky Time | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | Josh Brown | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Suparoo | 9 | Troy Turner | Colin Webster Jnr | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Producimus | 6 | Chloe Azzopardi | Darren Taylor | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Celestial Boom | 1 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 56kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 7 | Bangalong | 5 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 5 | History Supreme | 7 | Brad Parnham | Joshua Krispyn | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Bend It Like Becks | 8 | Chris Parnham | Luke Fernie | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 9th | 3 | Parish Play | 3 | Steven Parnham | S & J Casey | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 12 | By God He Is | 10 | Clint Johnston-Porter | A G Durrant | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Donatally | 11 | Jason Whiting | Ms S L Miller | 58kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Gracious Rose | 12 | Shaun O'Donnell | Ms J Clements | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Forever Victorious | 13 | Holly Taylor | 56kg |
Flying Maradona maps perfectly from barrier 1 as a likely leader/on-pace runner in a slow tempo race that favours those positions at Northam. Last-start Maiden win over this exact track and trip on Good 4 is decisive form. Pike and the Williams stable add intent and strike rate. Progressive lightly-raced profile suits Class 1.
Progressive 3yo profile and fitness are positives. However the slow tempo and midfield map are negatives at Northam where top-three at the 400m is key, and he is untested at 1300m. Still a major threat but map tempers win confidence versus the on-pace types.
Rising Fame settles on-pace from barrier 3 and will be prominent in a slow-run race that rewards leaders at the 400m. Excellent second-up stats and prior Northam 1300m placing give her strong claims. Consistent Class 1 place getter who rarely runs a bad race. Lacks a knockout win profile but maps too well and is reliable enough for the minors and each-way value.
Recent runs have been plain but on softer ground; Good 4 suits better.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Flying Maradona | 1 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 60kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 5 | Marcos | 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Luke Fernie | 57.5kg | $1.65 |
| 3rd | 3 | Artie's Storm | 7 | Laqdar Ramoly | S & J Casey | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Rising Fame | 3 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Next Destination | 6 | Brad Parnham | Joshua Krispyn | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Luna Ascending | 8 | Patrick Carbery | Ms A King | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Romance Calling | 5 | Chloe Azzopardi | Darren Taylor | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Saucisson | 2 | Jason Whiting | Ms K D'Orsogna | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Chest Out Swagger | 9 | Taj Dyson | Mack Hall | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
Art Session stands out on pure form with a recent Northam Class 5 victory and proven track affinity. Consistent profile and jockey combo give clearest winning chance despite topweight. Ideal progressive type for this provincial sprint.
Let's Talk offers solid on-pace claims with superior good-track stats and a likely lone or shared lead. Class drop from metro races and Northam win provide form foundation. Reliable each-way threat in open Class 5.
Desert Dancing brings reliable form and excellent Northam stats into this. Recent 4th in metro company superior to several rivals and prior C5 placing here. Wide gate and back map are clear negatives against the on-pace bias, capping win appeal, but consistency supports place claims strongly in this field.
Midfield map avoids worst of backmarker bias and first-up places offer hope.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Sesh | 1 | Troy Turner | Rhys Radford | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Yamashita's Gold | 2 | Austin Galati | Dylan Bairstow | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Art Session | 8 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Return Of The Mach | 3 | William Pike | A G Durrant | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Let's Talk | 7 | Chanel Cooper | J P Taylor | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Later Alligator | 6 | Victoria Corver | Ryan Hill | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Gold Vancouver | 5 | Laqdar Ramoly | Meryl Hayley | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Desert Dancing | 9 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Robert Gulberti | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 9th | 5 | Fantaxtic | 4 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Queen Of Hawks | 9 | Brad Parnham | D & B Pearce | 59.5kg |
Best-credentialed on pure form via class drop and recent competitiveness in stronger company. Settles midfield ideally for the projected fast tempo at Northam 1600m.
Reliable recent form and perfect map from barrier 2 make this a strong winning chance. Distance record and consistency suit the Northam 1600m profile on Good. Fast tempo allows a controlled midfield run into the race without early pressure.
Maps perfectly from the inside and brings genuine 1600m credentials plus a red-hot jockey. Fast tempo and late-card dynamics give this progressive midfielder a clear each-way shot.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Eternal Romance | 7 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 10 | Maximum Impact | 4 | Jade Mc Naught | B Monteleone | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Let Sparks Fly | 8 | Shaun O'Donnell | Sky Ballinger | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Angel's My Name | 12 | Jason Whiting | G C Ballantyne | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Shoot To Fame | 3 | Holly Watson | Mack Hall | 55kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Gondrinkin | 2 | Lisa Staples | A W Maley | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Side Show | 1 | Austin Galati | Dylan Bairstow | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Cosmic Eclipse | 10 | Troy Turner | Ms S Bakranich | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Hanafubuki | 9 | Chris Parnham | Aaron Mitchell | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 7 | Be My Belle | 6 | Chanel Cooper | Cammeron Ellery | 53.5kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Lathams Wish | 5 | Brad Parnham | P J Daly | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Bagger Prince | 11 | Brayden Gaerth | Cammeron Ellery | 57kg | $151.00 |
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