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1
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12:29
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HAHN SUPER DRY MAIDEN 1200m
Anticipating good pressure with many of these facing the starter for the first time. Tricky. COUNTRY GOD (2) was a big Belmont trial winner and was well supported in an Open 2 at Ascot on debut but only battled. Resumes today gelded and owning another Belmont trial win. Chris Parnham has been with him all along and a bold return is on the cards. MESSINA (6) is on a quick backup and Pike rides. He strikes at 30% with the Simon Miller yard and we can anticipate a much sharper effort. CALL ME FROSTY (4) showed enough on debut to suggest he will be right in it. He'd trialled well into that. QUEEN SELYSE (5) was plainer at Northam but resumed in solid order and fitter should be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Country God appeals on what we've seen. |
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2
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01:04
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KWIK N KLEEN MAIDEN 1200m
Tricky one to map with a number of first starters but over this trip there is good speed anticipated. Another tricky contest. GUARANTOR (3) trialled well but looked a run short in an Ascot in an Open 2 on debut. He settled well back at Northam following and worked past tired runners to place distantly. He will be fitter and his gate is more advantageous today. This doesn't look overly hard and he gets his chance. WHY SHE STAYED (7) resumes again and three back impressed in an Ascot Open 2 on debut. She has an inside gate and her trials have been sharp. Gives every indication she's back on track. BRADBURY'S MOMENT (2) found Twisted Steel much too good at Northam on debut but covered the others. He was expected to need it and would have come on. Maps well and has the jockey switch to 23% stable striker Chris Parnham. KILDANGAN PRINCE (6) debuts with the blinkers on and Pike is a key jockey engagement. He's been a while getting to the races but found a forward run won't surprise. The betting will be key. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Guarantor. |
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3
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01:39
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TABTOUCH PAST THE POST PAYOUTS MAIDEN 1200m
Without a great deal of early pace evident Cashmere Kid may lead the way over Spare A Prayer. Competitive, ENCHANTED STAR (9) resumed at Northam and made up a stack of ground when narrowly beaten after an awkward start. She may have to do it the hard way again but CJP sticks and the longer sprint will suit. PETER GUNN (1) debuted in the same race and finished alongside the above. He settled even further back and charged home. He will jump from a handy gate today and is sure to have come on. A live hope as well. LUNCH IN PARIS (7) resumes off two narrow defeats here. That form stacks up and Pike is a key jockey booking. A bold return is likely. SPARE A PRAYER (5) resumes and won a recent trial by a space against one competitor. Has a low gate and showed enough on debut to keep onside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Enchanted Star. |
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4
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02:14
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SWAN DRAUGHT HANDICAP 1400m
Solid tempo with Spice Is Right leading from Supido Express and Cash Flow. SETAGAYA (10) resumes with a near miss at Northam and then went back and won her Maiden with authority, backed off the map. Has a wide gate to contend with today but the top rider stays aboard and fitter she can take the next step. NOBLE CONNECTION (5) resumes and if he's presented forward he can threaten. He was beaten a long neck at Ascot two back over a mile and has trialled twice for his return. CJP can manage the awkward barrier and the betting will be key. SUPIDO EXPRESS (2) resumed at Bunbury with a solid effort in a touch stronger. He has plenty up his sleeve and has been kept on the fresh side. Gets in well with Cooper's 3kg claim and has to be considered. CASH FLOW (7) wasn't far away at Northam in stronger and is ready to show his best. If he does he'll be in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Setagaya appeals most. |
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5
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02:52
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TUCKEYS MITRE 10 PINJARRA HANDICAP 1600m
Highly Spoken has the pace to lead in what is likely to be a moderate tempo. Competitive. ONLY US (5) also presents third up and is at his best over this distance. He will give away a start but rates up to this and can come hard. SOLDIER OF GOD (3) resumes with a comfortable Maiden win at Northam as favourite (slow surface) and then found an Open 3 a bit rich here on a heavy track. Lifted his numbers again and maps better today. Fitter and he gives every sign that the step up to the mile will suit. ACES TO WIN (6) stepped up to this trip at Northam and just missed. Has an awkward gate but gets in well with the 3kg claim and should be right around the mark. LEAD BY EXAMPLE (8) will be better when she gets up to a middle distance, but the mile suits second-up and she's a capable galloper worth keeping onside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Only Us. |
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6
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03:32
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TABTOUCH WATCH RACE REPLAYS HANDICAP 1200m
Let's Talk should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. LET'S TALK (3) is speedy and missed a lip on the Scarpside and then 1L here in stronger over 1000m. The longer sprint suits and he gets in well with the 3kg claim. He's capable of controlling the race and can make it four wins from nine starts. SILENT AMARDA (11) resumed at Northam with a Maiden win and is sure to build on that. Draws well and Pike sticking aboard demands attention. This is harder, but he has plenty of scope for improvement. DONT WAIT FOR LUCK (5) rwsumes and flies fresh. Owns a Lark Hill trial win and a bold return is likely. ALMA MATER (7) peaks and is knocking on the door. Needs a good ride from an outside gate but he will be around the mark at a price if he does. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Let's Talk. |
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7
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04:12
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BRIDGETOWN JIGSAW PUZZLE GALLERY HANDICAP 1200m
Lucky I Am is expected to burn across and lead from the wide draw. LUCKY I AM (2) is a leader who missed a whisker here as favourite looking to win four on the trot. She has to skip across from a wide gate today, but gets in well with the 3kg claim and can win with average luck. COME ON EMMA (8) was well supported first up but looked a run short. Came off two nose defeats at Ascot and the longer sprint suits. She's right up to this and is a player. MAGICASH (7) is a lightly raced improver who can make the finish if the awkward barrier is managed. RUN PATTIE RUN (5) won at Bunbury off a long break coming hard from back in the field and then couldn't make up the ground here following in stronger. Presents fitter and if things go her way she can get some of the money. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Lucky I Am. |
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8
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04:47
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RACING @ PINJARRA 23 JULY HANDICAP 1400m
Solid tempo with Thermosphere Lad, Looks and Run D'affaire Run going hard, closely attended by Boab Boy. SIMPLY THINKIN' (3) was back on track when narrowly beaten here 11 days ago with Pike aboard and he remains in the saddle. The gate is a touch sticky but will be managed. Go close. THERMOSPHERE LAD (4) has laid a solid foundation and has won 2/2 third-up. He may skip over and control the race and is sure to give a sight. MANHATTAN STRIP (6) won at Northam this grade first-up and then worked into a place at Northam. Keeps Chris Parnham and will be fitter again. He should enjoy a soft run from the inside barrier. A player. SURF PATROL (8) has been knocking on the door and carries 3kg less in stronger. Maps for the run of the race and CJP replaces Chris Parnham. Can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Simply Thinkin'. |
