Northam   26 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SWAN DRAUGHT MAIDEN 1100m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: True. (Pent: 7.30)  

Looks to be plenty of pace with Loona Dawn and Maxine's Wish battling for the lead. SETAGAYA (9) is another strong winning chance for the potent Pike-Durrant linkage. She missed a whisker here first-up off Lark Hill trial win. Fitter and can go one better. MAJESTIC PRINCESS (10) resumes with Chris Parnham sticking aboard and on song would be a threat. Placed at both starts last preparation in decent enough Maidens and will be naturally improved. She's likely to sit back and come late. VAIN UNIVERSE (11) resumed as a short-priced favourite here 18 days ago and didn't finish it off (slow to recover). Keeps the 4kg claim, but she has an outside gate to manage. That makes it awkward, but it may pay to follow the money. RARE HONOR (5) debuts, and his recent trials have been good. Has the inside barrier and is worth a betting watch. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Setagaya.
1 x825x CHEST OUT SWAGGER
MITCHELL PATEMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Pateman & Ms M P Hunter
Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn January 23 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Maxwhooshtapin carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Bunbury Mdn December 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Chino La Diva with 56.5kg at $3.60. May need it.
2
JARRAD NOSKE
Brown, White Hoops And Cap
2 90x ZANDON
JARRAD HUMPHRIES
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms K J Affleck
Resuming after a 14 months break. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw April 19 2024 over 1200m, 16 len behind Roadcone with 59.5kg at $151. On debut second last of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw April 6 2024 over 1100m, soft track; 13 len behind Nefertiti carrying 59.5kg at $81. Might be better off following this run.
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P CARBERY
White, Black Diamond Band, Diamond Sleeves, White Cap
3 0x8x CASHMERE KID
ELVA VAN MERWYK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs E A Van Merwyk
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 8th of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on December 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ocean Goddess carrying 58kg at $61. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Bunbury Mdn on June 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Teabiscuit carrying 58kg at $101. Trialled on June 16 at Lark Hill over 930m and finished fourth. Will take great benefit from this outing.
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S O'DONNELL
Orange, Black And White V, Black And White Armbands, Orange Cap
4 0 HIDDEN JEWELS
JARRAD HUMPHRIES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J S Humphries, N Humphries & Mrs J D Humphries
Jumped at big odds at debut, second last of 14 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn on May 22 over 1000m, 6 len behind Order Online carrying 57kg at $26. Doubt he will trouble these.
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J AZZOPARDI
White, Black Diamond Band, Diamond Sleeves, White Cap
5 RARE HONOR
BILL SPENCER
3YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
W E Spencer, Mrs Z A Spencer, Mrs M F Spencer & T W E Spencer
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Vert De Grece out of Rare Subject. Was second in a Belmont Park trial over 1000m May 26 then followed up with a fourth at Belmont Park in a 1000m trial on June 9. Watch for any market confidence.
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LISA STAPLES
Green, Tangerine Armbands And Cap
6 3045x MAXINE'S WISH
BRAD GRAHAM
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Dr R J Lukatelich, S R Davy, Dr M F Sturgeon, H J Langdon, S Erceg, J H Featherby, Mrs S M Rickson & M J Lukatelich
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn August 1 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Talk To Wyn with 56kg at $17. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Ascot Mdn May 1 2024 over 1000m, soft track; 2 len behind Oscar Charlie carrying 56kg at $6. Will need this hitout.
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MS S STARLEY
White, Dark Blue Wings, Collar And Cuffs, Quartered Cap
7 x4002 LADY MAYFLOWER
MISTY BAZELEY
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M D Skipworth & D E Skipworth
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn on June 12 over 1100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Aphrodite Magic with 56kg at $7. The race before that second last of 12 at Pinjarra Mdn on May 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Regal Service with 53kg at $31. Working up to a win. Not the worst.
9
LUCY FIORE
Gold, Red Maltese Cross And Cap
8 04233 LOONA DAWN
INDIANNA WEINERT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
R Husbands
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Carnarvon Mdn on May 17 over 1000m, 4 len behind Dream Illusion with 53.5kg at $6. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Geraldton Mdn on May 4 over 1207m, 1.4 len behind Our Little Gem with 52.5kg at $8. Not keen.
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A HEARN
Navy, Light Blue Crossed Sashes And Sleeves, Navy Stripe, Navy Cap, Light Blue Spot
9 434x2 SETAGAYA
ADAM DURRANT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A G Durrant, S J Burstall, Ms D L Giblett, Miss C R Gleeson, J D Screaigh, J L Pusey, L G Torpy, Miss T Smith, R Bocian, Always Chasing (Mgr: R Heywood), B M Williams, P J Dellar & C Heron
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd in a small field at this track 3yo Mdn on June 8 over 1000m, long-neck behind Scenic George carrying 55kg at $6. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Albany Mdn on January 5 over 1230m, 1.2 len behind Mistress Of Excess with 54.5kg at $2.70. Winning chance with the run under the belt.
5
WILLIAM PIKE
Gold And Green Stripes, Gold Cap
10 0x23x MAJESTIC PRINCESS
LUKE FERNIE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
R K Bavcevic, B C Micalizzi, M De Freitas & G Chilcott
Mare back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn January 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Count The Lot with 56kg at $2.60. Previously first up; second of 11 at Ascot Mdn December 18 over 1000m, 3 len behind Shmoov Moova carrying 56kg at $41. This is an ideal race to kick off. Should give a big sight.
10
CHRIS PARNHAM
Red, White Checks And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Collar And Cuffs, White Cap, Royal Blue Spot
11 24x5 VAIN UNIVERSE
SIMON A MILLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M Trevascus
Second run back. First-up after five months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track Mdn on June 8 over 1000m, 5 len behind Point Of Conflict with 52kg at $2.15. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Ascot Mdn on January 15 over 1000m, 3 len behind Snow God carrying 54.5kg at $6. Plenty of improvement to come.
11
JEFFERSON TSANG
Dark Blue, White Stripe, Quartered Cap
12 40x4x LOTSAMERIT
GREG WRIGHT
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
M H Begg
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 4th of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on January 23 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Prized Recruit carrying 56kg at $7.50. First up last campaign got back early second last in a small field at Ascot 3yo 0Mwly on February 15 2023 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Cut The Talk with 52kg at $26. Wait and see how she returns.
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NATASHA FAITHFULL
Lilac, Brown Sleeves And Cap
13 7 RIVER BEAUTY
HOLLY TAYLOR
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
W J Lee
At debut, settled back and ran on when 7th of 9 at this track Mdn on June 12 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Aphrodite Magic carrying 56kg at $16. Prefer to see her find some form before recommending.
3
HOLLY WATSON
Purple, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 SESSIONS STAR
COLIN WEBSTER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
C H Webster, Mrs L P Webster, D A Willis, Mrs T Willis, J J Gillis & B Jeakings
Filly by Sessions making her first appearance. Trialled on June 9 at Belmont Park over 1000m and finished fourth. Well held in recent trials.
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T TURNER
Red, White Hoops, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
15 9x009 MACHO ARQUERO
PHILLIPA ELLIOTT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss P K Elliott & DE Aiken
Third-up today. First-up got back early 11th of 16 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on May 28 over 1400m, 9 len behind Opportunistic with 58kg at $61. Second run from a spell sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at this track Mdn on June 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Aurora Queen with 58kg at $18. No easier here and doesn’t rate well enough.
8
Orange, Navy Blue Maltese Cross And Cap
16 600x0 DOLCE DIVA
JIM P TAYLOR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, KeKeMe (Mgr: Mrs M A Govan), A R Macalister, A Farawah, Mrs C Farawah, M C Desa, Mrs D Morrone & P Morrone
She is resuming after a eight months break. Not seen since she finished last of 11 at this track Mdn October 31 over 1000m, 8 len behind Rommel's Goddess carrying 54kg at $61. On debut sixth of 10 at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly September 11 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Desert Whisper carrying 55kg at $14. Prefer to see how she returns.
3
Dark Blue, Gold Eagles Insignia, Dark Blue Cap
17 00x00 LENNOX LASS
ANNE KING
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
G E Green & Ms J D Leach
Second run back. First-up after nine months second last of 11 at Bunbury Mdn on June 11 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Savage Dancer with 56kg at $91. Previously second-up got back early 9th of 14 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn on August 22 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Great Emotion carrying 55kg at $61. Not here.
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Dark Blue, White Star, Striped Sleeves