Northam 05 May 2024
GOING: G(4)
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TABTOUCH NORTHAM STAKES 1300m Track: GOOD4 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: Out 5m Entire. |
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Mood Swings can work over from a wide gate to lead. The feature of the day and WESTERN EMPIRE (11) goes on top after a blistering return to the West. He was probably unlucky not to have won, but nobody missed him savaging the line late in the race. Can settle a touch closer from the alley this time with Pike remaining in the saddle. He's the one to beat. SALOON BAR (13) was super in The Quokka despite being 80-1 there, beaten just 1.7L. Chris Parnham hops in the saddle now and stepping out to this trip doesn't appear an issue. Big chance if he can run up to his last start figures. COMFORT ME (12) hasn't won for 911 days now but showed positive signs in The Joey last start and boasts a strong third-up record. Drawn ideally for Watson and he's sure to put his best foot forward. SUPER SMINK (14) was never a chance in The Quokka but she's deserving of another chance. Can bounce back. TRIPLE MISSILE (4) can be running over the top of them late if the pace is on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Western Empire.
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LET'S GALAHVANT
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Mrs D L Pearce, Mrs C R Niall, B M Niall, M White, M C Desa, P A Gatti, Ms C E Adams, R A Adams, C J Edwards & A P Radonich Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 16 at Ascot The Joey on April 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Magnificent Andy with 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track in the G3 Northam Stakes on April 30 2023 over 1300m, 5 len behind Dom To Shoot carrying 57.5kg at $26. Tends to improve sharply with a run under his belt but would need to to feature. |
14 P CARBERY |
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| 2 | 421x1 |
MAGNIFICENT ANDY
STEPHEN MILLER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Trucking Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Reed) Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield and won by a nose at Ascot The Joey April 20 over 1200m defeating Laced Up Heels carrying 58.5kg at $17. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Belmont Park Rtg 72+ September 16 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Let's Galahvant carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Won The Joey first-up with this race being the target at the beginning of the campaign. Live chance. |
9 B PARNHAM |
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| 3 | 076x0 |
STARTRADE
LOU LUCIANI 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs L P Allen & T G Allen Group 1 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after four months 13th of 16 at Ascot The Joey on April 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Magnificent Andy with 58.5kg at $151. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Ascot in the G3 Eurythmic on October 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Karli's Karma carrying 57.5kg at $51. Looking to others. |
4 J WHITING |
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| 4 | 60x58 |
TRIPLE MISSILE
G & A WILLIAMS 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Rapid Equine (Mgr: N D Irvine) Group 2 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 5th of 8 at Ascot in the G3 Roma Cup on April 6 over 1100m, 5 len behind Oscar's Fortune with 58.5kg at $16. Last start 8th of 14 at Ascot Quokka on April 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Overpass with 58.5kg at $61. Likely to get back from the draw but can be finishing off strongly. |
13 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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GINGER BAKER
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 6YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Greenfields Lodge Syn (Mgr: T M Patrizi) Second-up. First-up after five months from last on the turn 8th of 16 at Ascot The Joey on April 20 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Magnificent Andy carrying 58.5kg at $81. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Ascot Rtg 72+ on April 29 2023 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Bustler carrying 56kg at $21. Needs to go to another level now. |
6 T TURNER |
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MOJO RHYTHM
MITCHELL PATEMAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Ms E English-Ott & D Ott Group 3 winner. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Ascot in the LR Old Comrade on April 6 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Tin Chooks carrying 57.5kg at $7. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Ascot in the LR Grandstand on March 23 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Mood Swings carrying 55kg at $3.30. Blinkers go on today but the drop in trip is a niggle. |
2 JARRAD NOSKE |
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AZTEC RULER
STEFAN VAHALA 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A T Biacsi, D Angely, C J Biacsi, A Boyd, G J Carruthers, S K Linke, B J Nash, M W Naughton, K Sutherland, B Thomas, PG Little, B J Willox, K M Kwok, A J Lannen, K M M L D M (Mgr: R O'Connor), I G B Zhang & R Gao Most recently 6th of 16 at Ascot The Joey on April 20 over 1200m, 2 len behind Magnificent Andy carrying 58.5kg at $21. The race before that won by a neck at Bunbury LR Bunbury Stakes March 9 over 1400m defeating Red Fifty Three carrying 54kg at $5. Progressive but can feature without surprising. |
11 S PARNHAM |
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RED CAN MAN
STEPHEN WOLFE 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG S J Wolfe, P D Braimbridge, L A Benson, N W Carter, B W Wolfe, T Alvin, D Mcauliffe, T C Guelfi, K G Battison, N A Walton, K R Watson, C J Spiniello & N P Ryde Group 3 winner. Useful gelding. Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 16 at Ascot The Joey on April 20 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Magnificent Andy with 58.5kg at $9.50. Before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Ascot Rock Magic on March 23 over 1000m, 6 len behind Wild Belle carrying 56.5kg at $7. Improved getting out in trip last start and can again fourth-up into the campaign. |
5 J AZZOPARDI |
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MOOD SWINGS
GEORGE DUPRE 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG B D Evans Useful gelding. Most recently 11th of 16 at Ascot The Joey on April 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Magnificent Andy with 58.5kg at $41. Before that 4th of 10 at Ascot in the LR Old Comrade on April 6 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Tin Chooks carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Will need some luck but can improve stepping out in trip. |
12 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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REAL DANGER
D MORTON 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd At the latest run led to the turn then faded second last of 7 at Ascot in the LR S Gwynne on April 27 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Sapphire Street with 58.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Ascot M Charleson on April 13 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Baby Paris with 58.5kg at $3.50. Racing well of late but may need some luck in the run. |
10 JORDAN TURNER |
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WESTERN EMPIRE
G & A WILLIAMS 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs A D Williams, A Latassa & Ms S J Leury Group 1 winner. Second run back. First-up after eight months 3rd of 16 at Ascot The Joey on April 20 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Magnificent Andy carrying 58.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Caulfield in the G1 Memsie on September 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Mr Brightside carrying 59kg at $201. Back to his best last start and may have won with a touch more luck. Looks ready to get back to winning ways. |
3 WILLIAM PIKE |
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COMFORT ME
RHYS RADFORD 7YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Dr F J Edwards & Mrs M E Edwards Multiple Group 1 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Ascot in the G3 Roma Cup on April 6 over 1100m, 10 len behind Oscar's Fortune with 58.5kg at $21. Second-up 4th of 16 at Ascot The Joey on April 20 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Magnificent Andy carrying 58.5kg at $19. Is set to peak third-up and maps to get every chance. Drops in weight and can play a major role. |
1 HOLLY WATSON |
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SALOON BAR
D MORTON 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan) & Mrs C L Morton Useful gelding. At the latest run 5th of 14 at Ascot Quokka on April 20 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Overpass with 58.5kg at $81. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on March 30 over 1200m, nose behind Laced Up Heels with 60kg at $19. Surprised in The Quokka but showed plenty of strength. Out to this trip now and has serious claims based on his latest run. |
8 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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SUPER SMINK
D MORTON 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Mrs C L Morton, McHams, Ms A Tottle, R J Walker, C Madaschi, M P Madaschi, G A Baxter, A J L Durnin, Fewnicorns, F H R U S Racing, Get The Round In, A E Hayden, B Jardine, L N Langford, R W Pettigrove, Mrs D N Pratt, J J Byrne, Mrs J C Dunning, L Madaschi & P Still Group 2 winner. Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 14 at Ascot Quokka on April 20 over 1200m, 8 len behind Overpass carrying 54.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Ascot in the LR Burgess Queen on November 7 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Keshi Boom with 58kg at $1.50. Was first-up off a set back in The Quokka and was never a chance. Happy to give her another chance with a run under her belt. |
7 LUCY FIORE |
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POMPEY
G & A WILLIAMS 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG E A Galante Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 16 at Ascot The Joey on April 20 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Magnificent Andy carrying 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up won by 0.6 len at Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ August 12 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Sisu Warrior with 59kg at $8.50. Is undefeated second-up but needs to improve. |
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