Northam   28 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

DEBORTOLI FAMILY WINEMAKERS MAIDEN 2200m

Track: Heavy 8   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 8.50)  

Begaafd is likely to take charge and set a decent tempo. BEGAAFD (1) led and was back to form when narrowly beaten at Bunbury as favourite with Pike up. He will run along from the inside gate and the extra 200m shouldn't be an issue. He can break through. AHH CHOUX (8) has been racing at Bunbury and just missed three back, rating well before being outgraded in the Belmont Oaks and settling too far back the latest. She's suited and has been kept on the fresh side. CJP is a positive jockey engagement, and she's a decent chance. THINK QUICK (6) brings strong Northam form over a mile. Ready for the step-up to a middle distance and should be right in it. MIDSUMMER MIST (4) is on a quick backup and may be the best of the remainder. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Begaafd.
1 44262 BEGAAFD
SUMMER DICKSON
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
R W G Warr, Miss S C Dickson & C G Carr
Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at Bunbury Mdn on August 14 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Alnaud carrying 58kg at $2.90. The run before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Bunbury All Weather Rtg 50+ on July 31 over 2000m, 9 len behind Coventry Reef with 59kg at $14. A win is on the cards.
1
S PARNHAM
Cream, Lime And Bottle Green Swirl Stripes, Lime Sleeves, Lime And Bottle Green Quartered Cap
2 90303 OBSCENTINO
KERI D'ORSOGNA
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K D'Orsogna
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn on July 16 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Lakeview Lightning carrying 55kg at $31. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track Rtg 50+ on July 10 over 2200m, slow going 17 len behind Zera Blue carrying 52kg at $151. Prefer others.
6
SHARNI WEBSTER
Orange, Dark Blue Hoops, Orange Cap
3 x9309 ANYTIME ANYWHERE
DAVID HARRISON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Bridge Patrol Lodge (Mgr: D R Harrison), Mrs S J Piper, Mrs K S Piper-Hyman, K E Holly, Mrs C A Holly, R J O'Malley, G R Donovan, Mrs M L Donovan, R J Fuller, D R Archer, Lightning Bloodstock (Mgr: C Rosier) & T T L Racing (Mgr: S Archer)
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Belmont Park Cl1 on August 13 over 1650m, slow going 3 len behind Barecove Rock carrying 57kg at $31. Before that second last of 14 at Belmont Park Cl1 on August 6 over 1650m, slow going 17 len behind Triple The Chant with 58kg at $61. Risking.
3
P CARBERY
Royal Blue, White Lightning Bolt, Collar And Pom Pom
4 7063 MIDSUMMER MIST
MACK HALL
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M Hall
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Bunbury All Weather Mdn on August 21 over 1800m, 6 len behind Bella Violetta with 58kg at $21. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Kalgoorlie Mdn on August 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Bondi's Son with 55kg at $51. Find this a bit tougher.
2
KESHAW DHURUN
Brown, Light Blue Armband, Light Blue Cap
5 9x984 PICTURE SCREEN
MERYL HAYLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Northern Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs D M Hammarquist)
Most recently 4th of 7 at Bunbury All Weather Mdn on August 21 over 1800m, 8 len behind Bella Violetta carrying 56kg at $26. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track Mdn on August 7 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Zandon with 56kg at $51. Impossible to make a case.
5
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Lime Green, White Spots, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
6 28322 THINK QUICK
D J RUDLAND
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Precieux Parc (Mgr: Mrs S Ransome)
Racing well recently. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn on August 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Zandon carrying 56kg at $1.90. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on July 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Triple The Chant carrying 56kg at $5. Gets her chance to break through.
9
S O'DONNELL
Emerald Green, Royal Blue Spots, Striped Sleeves, Emerald Green Cap, Blue Spots
7 469x7 CHENARA
RICHARD WILLIAMS
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs S M Botica, Mrs W A Williams, G W Botica & A W Botica
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 8 at Bunbury All Weather Mdn on August 21 over 1275m, 18 len behind Disco Kicks with 56kg at $41. Previously second-up eased back early on 9th of 12 at Belmont Park Cl1 F&M on August 21 2024 over 1300m, slow going 7 len behind Champeze carrying 51.5kg at $101. She'll find this too tough.
7
MS J VALAS
Lilac, Black Horseshoes, Hooped Sleeves, Black Cap
8 44286 AHH CHOUX
HOLLY TAYLOR
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs N A C Retzlaff, Ms L M Newman & Mrs J Franklin
Last start got back early 6th of 9 at Bunbury All Weather Rtg 50+ on July 31 over 2000m, 11 len behind Sirota with 57kg at $18. The race before that 8th of 14 at Bunbury in the LR Belmont Oaks on July 12 over 2019m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Fancy Red with 56kg at $101. Major player at best.
8
BRAYDEN GAERTH
Red, Yellow Flamed Yoke, White Sleeves, White Cap
9 6 PORTA MARCIANA
ANNE KING
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
R R Attwell Snr
Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 7 at Bunbury Mdn on August 14 over 1675m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Prince Epaulette with 56kg at $26. Doubt she will trouble these.
4
JADE MC NAUGHT
Dark Blue, Orange Spot And Cap