Northam 25 Jun 2026
GOING: G
|
COUNTRYWIDE INSURANCE MAIDEN 1100m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 20) Rail: +7m Entire. (Pent: 7.60) |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bubbles In Rio is expected to lead at a keen tempo. BADGER BOB (2) is on debut today but has shown promising signs at the trials across two campaigns. Pike was on board for his latest trial where he won and this looks a favourable set-up for him today. Finds a winnable race on debut and can make an impact straight away. GREYT RUBY (7) missed in a photo finish first-up at York before a 3.6L at Belmont last time out. This looks to suit her much better and a better draw this time around can see her back to her best. Form out of her last start has been good and she can make her presence felt. BUBBLES IN RIO (4) comes into this without a trial, but she ended last campaign in good order and can return in similar fashion. Should be prominent from the inside draw and will give them something to catch. INSOFARAS (12) won't be far away on debut. ACQUIRED TASTE (8) can make an impression on her return to racing. SUGGESTED PLAY: Badger Bob can make a winning start to his career.
|
||||
| 1 | x3x0x |
CHE FIGATA
J L WATSON 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG K R Watson, B S Hammond, P R Brown, T J Mcgillivray, J E Reiners, J Gentiluomo, B J Ryan, The One One Pod 1 (Mgr: B J Ryan), J P Rainoldi, NATSONE (Mgr: P Atkinson), D Hardiman, P D Ryan, S Hiscock, P Khoury, K Massey, L B Mcmanus, D E Price & W J Crilly Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation ran second last of 13 at this track Mdn on October 30 over 1100m, 11 len behind Door Buster with 58kg at $9. First up last campaign came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Belmont Park Mdn on March 5 2025 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Mister Raffles with 57kg at $2.50. Runner-up in a Belmont Park trial over 1000m on June 8. Prefer to see how he returns. |
10 B LOUIS |
|
| 2 |
BADGER BOB
STEELE CASEY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Burnt Elephant (Mgr: R Hadley), D J Clark, B Walker & GR Walker Gelding by Snippetson facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Lark Hill over 1050m on June 2. Has shown plenty of talent at the trials and he can make a statement on debut. |
3 WILLIAM PIKE |
|
|
| 3 | 0x |
RED ZED
KIRSTEN MELIS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 13 at Bunbury Mdn on November 4 over 1200m, 10 len behind Publicise carrying 58kg at $2.90. Looks all set for a effective return. |
12 |
|
| 4 | 6422x |
BUBBLES IN RIO
DAVID HARRISON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs J B Harrison, Mrs M L Donovan, Mrs S J Piper, Mrs K S Piper-Hyman, Mrs I M O'Malley, Mrs D L Justins, Mrs C A Holly, Ms K E Thompson, Mrs K D O'Meara, Mrs S Longmuir, Miss C Longmuir, Mrs N Haynes & Mrs P D Atwell Resumes. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Geraldton Cl2 December 27 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind In Situ carrying 58kg at $5.50. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Bunbury Mdn September 29 over 1000m, 2 len behind Galway Shawl with 54kg at $6.50. Can pick up from where she left off. |
1 J WHITING |
|
| 5 | 249x5 |
SHIMARI
COLIN WEBSTER (JNR) 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B P Lee Second run back. First-up after 10 months 5th of 14 at Bunbury Mdn on June 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Common Touch carrying 56kg at $31. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on August 7 over 1300m, slow going 2.25 len behind Crows with 56kg at $12. Not keen. |
4 T TURNER |
|
| 6 | 4398x |
SHE'S SOME CRAIC
PHILLIPA ELLIOTT 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Miss P K Elliott, D E Aiken & Mrs R Elliott Resuming after a spell of nine months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at this track Mdn October 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hoya Destroyer carrying 56kg at $41. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn May 1 2025 over 1300m, 13 len behind Big Karri with 55.5kg at $101. Solid top-three proposition. |
5 MS J VALAS |
|
| 7 | 40x27 |
GREYT RUBY
RHYS RADFORD 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG W W Hams, Mrs J A Hams, B A Smith, Mrs C J Radford, W A Hall, Mrs E B Hall & D Ashworth Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at York on May 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Classic Royale with 57.5kg at $7.50. Last start led to the turn then faded 7th of 14 at Belmont Park Mdn on June 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Reminiscence with 56kg at $26. Can improve. Can bounce back to her best. |
2 JORDAN TURNER |
|
| 8 | 935x |
ACQUIRED TASTE
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside 3yo Mdn March 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kat Five with 55kg at $3.80. On debut ninth of 12 at Bunbury Mdn February 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Unfortunate Lad with 55kg at $7. Worth consideration on resumption. |
11 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
|
| 9 | 3 |
SAPPHIRE DAWN
SUMMER DICKSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG S M Brand & P Lakos Was at long odds at debut, 3rd of 14 at Bunbury Mdn on June 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Common Touch carrying 56kg at $26. Prefer in something a little easier. |
6 AUSTIN GALATI |
|
| 10 | 80x |
SOPHIA'S KISS
DION LUCIANI 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs M H Daly She is resuming after a 14 months break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Pinjarra Mdn April 16 2025 over 1600m, 13 len behind Shamilian Miss carrying 55.5kg at $41. On debut eighth of 13 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn April 3 2025 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Tousled Crown carrying 55.5kg at $51. Prefer to see how she returns. |
10 S O'DONNELL |
|
| 10 | 80x |
SOPHIA'S KISS
DION LUCIANI 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs M H Daly She is resuming after a 14 months break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Pinjarra Mdn April 16 2025 over 1600m, 13 len behind Shamilian Miss carrying 55.5kg at $41. On debut eighth of 13 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn April 3 2025 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Tousled Crown carrying 55.5kg at $51. Prefer to see how she returns. |
10 S O'DONNELL |
|
| 11 | 0x |
GUARD THE GOLD
CHRIS STELMACH 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Mrs D L Trobe, Ms J M Diederich, J T Stelmach, A M Jones, J D Simpson, Mrs M A Simpson, A J Simpson & Miss S A Simpson Resuming after a break; only one run when ran second last of 12 at Bunbury 3yo Mdn on February 26 over 1200m, 18 len behind So Much Serenity with 55kg at $71. Prefer to see how she returns. |
7 A HEARN |
|
| 12 |
INSOFARAS
SIMON A MILLER 2YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG S A Miller, C J Russell, P Coci, Mrs K J Williamson, Ms J A Banks, S Zaccaria, J P D'arcy, E G Ritchie, A J L Durnin, S Litton, D C Litton, Mrs M L Litton, I J Lonie, J Beer, M Lucror & B Toole First starter by Victor Ludorum - Quatenus. Hasn't set the track alight with her trials leading into today's race. Finds the right race to feature on debut. |
9 CHLOE AZZOPARDI |
|
|
| 13 | 565x9 |
WEMBLEY STADIUM
RYAN HILL 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P V Morley Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Bunbury 3yo Mdn on June 11 over 1000m, slow going 15 len behind Dance On Son carrying 57kg at $31. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Terang 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 2 over 1200m, 3 len behind Triple Salute with 58kg at $13. Outclassed. |
8 B PARNHAM |
|