Pinjarra   09 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

NEVILLE PARNHAM HANDICAP 1600m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

Genuine tempo from Rock In Wonder leading Idyllic Ruler. Neville Parnham will be looking to win his own race with DECISION MAKER (7) following a strong come-from-behind effort at Belmont last start. He draws a much better gate this time and he's shown the wet track isn't an issue. Can land a touch closer in the run and land the knockout blow. IMPRESSIVE JEWEL (12) dropped back from the Belmont Oaks to win her maiden in good fashion over 1650m at Belmont last start. She put up a solid rating in doing so when sitting up on the speed. This is tougher, but Pike hops on and she'll be tough to run down with no weight on her back. BE AWESOME (5) quickened the best over 2025m to score last start and while he drops in trip today, that wasn't a staying test by any means. He was a good winner over this trip prior and he can land in a handy position from the gate. Can bring up the hat-trick. NOBLE CONNECTION (3) is racing in good order and can land the hat-trick. CATCH THESE HANDS (4) was strong first-up and can improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Decision Maker can get the job done.
1 1x936 OUTSPOKEN LAD
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Pearce Racing (Mgr: D Pearce), T D Forrest, Mrs S M Rickson, M B Brennan, B K Willison, B C Horan, Bindaree Racing (Mgr: C Campbell), Mrs S Clark, C D Salmeri, Mrs S L Salmeri, Miss A R Salmeri, Miss E R Salmeri, S Norsworthy, Miss T Frizzell, J Boxer, S Matthews, A Fisher, Miss H Allison & D Wilson
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Grad Hcp 60+ on August 2 over 1600m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Gage Roads carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Bunbury 0Mwly on July 19 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Linden's Gold carrying 58.5kg at $18. Has ability and is one of the chances.
1
CHANEL COOPER
Red, White Pearce Racing Logo, Royal Blue Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 38165 IDYLLIC RULER
JIM P TAYLOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, Ms M A Clarke, S W Brown, A P Comenos, A Di Lallo, S Di Lallo, P A Gatti, D Hogan, B Kinsman, K S MILLS, M L Pellizzari & Ms R Pracilio
At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 26 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Amjaad with 56.5kg at $26. Before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 12 at Northam Wa Day on June 2 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Madame Magic carrying 56.5kg at $20. Struggling a bit and will need to lift.
7
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Green, Gold Hoops, Quartered Cap
3 27x11 NOBLE CONNECTION
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo), O J Hubber, S A Norsworthy, A J Duffy, R M Viney, B Marshall, R C Peterson, A G Stark & Stable Mannas (Mgr: Mrs S V Dawe)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 1.2 len at Pinjarra Cl1 July 9 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Let Sparks Fly carrying 60kg at $15. Last start settled well back; won by a neck at Pinjarra Cl3 July 23 over 1500m in the wet defeating Showlas with 59.5kg at $8.50. Watch for him flying late in the race.
6
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Red, White Pearce Racing Logo, Royal Blue Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 834x5 CATCH THESE HANDS
MITCHELL PATEMAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Pateman, M P Dixon, Mrs L Elliss, D Terry, B Thornley, K Johnson, Mrs A J Dixon, J J Watson, K Clarkson, A R Catalano, V Napoli, N Catalano, C D Salt, C N Wells, Ms M P Hunter, Ms M Smith, M & D Wake (Mgr: D B Wake) & M B Draper
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 14 at Bunbury 0Mwly on July 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Linden's Gold with 57.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Albany Rtg 58+ on November 16 over 1500m, 5 len behind Beautiful Baroque with 61.5kg at $11. Looks an improver second-up.
5
TAJ DYSON
Black, Cerise Maltese Cross, Cerise Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 63011 BE AWESOME
MS S BAKRANICH
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
Belhus Racing Uluru (Mgr: P V Morley)
Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Pinjarra Rtg 50+ July 23 over 2025m on a rain affected track defeating Ilgiro Delmondo with 60kg at $6.50. The start before that won by 1.75 len at Pinjarra Cl1 July 9 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Soldier Of God carrying 58kg at $21. Back in trip shouldn't matter and he won't be far away.
3
JADE MC NAUGHT
Dark Blue, White Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
6 60x26 ROCK IN WONDER
RYAN HILL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs E A Van Merwyk & A J Van Merwyk
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 13 at Northam Cl3 on June 26 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Fancy Red carrying 59kg at $6.50. Second-up faded in the straight 6th of 14 at Bunbury 0Mwly on July 19 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Linden's Gold carrying 56.5kg at $3.40. Can improve. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
2
VICTORIA CORVER
Orange, Black And White V, Black And White Armbands, Orange Cap
7 x7124 DECISION MAKER
NEVILLE PARNHAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, R C Pearson, M J Fagan & D K Lee
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at this track Cl3 on July 30 over 1650m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Kervette carrying 59.5kg at $4. Before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Northam Cl1 on July 24 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Heavenly Lady with 60kg at $5.50. Can get the job done with a better gate today.
4
B PARNHAM
Yellow, Maroon Seams And Cap
8 0x391 HE'S ARCHIE
CHRIS STELMACH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J T Stelmach, P W Ward & Mrs L E Ward
At the latest run settled well back; won by 1.2 len at Bunbury All Weather Cl3 July 31 over 1500m defeating One Punch with 55kg at $20. The start before that 9th of 13 at Bunbury Westspeed Plat on July 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Asphalt carrying 54kg at $81. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
8
A HEARN
Lime Green, Black Diamond, Lime Green Cap
9 29x60 ROMMEL'S GODDESS
NEVILLE PARNHAM
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo), Smartnet Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: P G Cooke) & Miss S Mateu-Sanchez
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Northam Cl3 on July 16 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Kervette with 57kg at $19. Last start second last of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Grad Hcp 60+ on August 2 over 1600m, in the wet; 10 len behind Gage Roads carrying 54kg at $31. Not doing enough to warrant consideration.
3
S PARNHAM
Royal Blue And Lime Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Cap
10 292x0 BLUE CARD
PAUL JORDAN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs L F Jordan, L N Pratt, Miss L Carver, A Carver, A G Tuxford, B Downie, G M Downie, C Hannigan, J D Atherton, T J Morley, G G Highway, G C Dickie, D R Harding & Ms J M P Byrne
Second run back. First-up after 11 months ran last of 13 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 26 over 1300m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Amjaad carrying 54kg at $101. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 63+ on January 20 2024 over 2200m, 4 len behind Captain Pluto with 55kg at $51. Yet to score second up and others are preferred.
9
LISA STAPLES
Maroon, Gold Star And Sleeves, Maroon Armbands, Gold Cap
11 x3751 HEAVENLY LADY
BRETT POPE
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
B E Pope, Mrs J C Ashworth, JD McMullan, A Kemble & R E Ryder
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Northam Cl1 July 24 over 1600m in soft going defeating Decision Maker carrying 56kg at $12. The run before that 5th of 12 at Pinjarra Cl1 on July 9 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Be Awesome carrying 56kg at $4.80. Last-start winner worth including.
12
S O'DONNELL
Green, Black Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
12 22841 IMPRESSIVE JEWEL
ASHLEY MALEY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
D Moore, A W Maley, M J Rodgers, R Princi, B M White, K J White, S R White, D Graham, S J Delmenico, D Spence, Elvira Park (Mgr: D Moore) & R Spence
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track Mdn July 30 over 1650m on a rain affected track defeating Cantilever with 56kg at $1.95. The race before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Bunbury in the LR Belmont Oaks on July 12 over 2019m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Fancy Red with 56kg at $31. Strong maiden winner last time and can go on with the job.
10
WILLIAM PIKE
Black, Red Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap