Northam   04 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

LIQUOR BARONS NORTHAM HANDICAP 1000m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: +7m Entire. (Pent: 7.40)  

Made In Mexico to find the front in the small field. MADE IN MEXICO (2) resumed with a narrow defeat at Pinjarra and is back on track. Comes back a level and is proven second-up. He has plenty up his sleeve, and Pike is a key jockey switch. GIRLS DAY OUT (7) is a threat. Impressed on debut, winning a Maiden here and resumed with a narrow defeat at Belmont. The form stacks right up, and she can keep improving. LATER ALLIGATOR (3) resumes off tries at Listed level, over further. May find it a bit short, but he has good ability and will come late. IMAPAGETHREE GIRL (5) resumes and has switched from a Victorian stable. She has won 2/4 fresh and 2/2 this distance. She can use an inside gate and has to be kept safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Made In Mexico.
1 209x7 OREGON HIKER
BRETT POPE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B E Pope
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 8 at Belmont Park Westspeed 0Mwly on May 24 over 1000m, 6 len behind My Hidden Universe carrying 58kg at $20. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Belmont Park Cl1 September 4 over 1000m in soft going defeating Top Of The Walk with 58.5kg at $9. Can't see him turning things around.
1
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Green, Black Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
2 205x3 MADE IN MEXICO
ADAM DURRANT
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
A G Durrant, D J White, M J Beard, F F Fairthorne (Jnr), P T Haines, C D Salmeri, C J Sibraa, F Agostino, E R Cain, A R Browne, S M Borman & Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan)
Second-up. First-up after two months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Pinjarra 0Mwly on May 14 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Galaxy Affair with 56.5kg at $3.20. Previously second-up second last of 15 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ on February 15 over 1000m, 10 len behind Rocking Gem with 58kg at $11. Go close.
6
WILLIAM PIKE
Gold And Green Stripes, Gold Cap
3 5158x LATER ALLIGATOR
RYAN HILL
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Wilson
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Ascot in the LR J C Roberts March 22 over 1800m, 6 len behind Sail Session with 54kg at $15. On debut won by 2.25 len Albany Mdn January 31 over 1230m defeating Alotta Dane with 56.5kg at $8. Can run into it.
7
VICTORIA CORVER
White, Royal Blue Stripes, White Sleeves, 3 Royal Blue Diamonds, White Cap
4 7500x EMPRESS OF INDIA
MS S BAKRANICH
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs K L Morley
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Ascot Westspeed Final December 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Janny with 56.5kg at $41. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Belmont Park Cl1 September 4 over 1000m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Oregon Hiker carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Risking.
3
J WHITING
Dark Blue, White Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 46x5x IMAPAGETHREE GIRL
MACK HALL
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss C Young, R D Hall, Kratzie Racing No.2 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), T L Brown, M Neville, Roz & Doz Racing (Mgr: R D Falconer) & I Barbour
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 7 at Bendigo Bm64 on December 15 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Divino Cavallo carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 10 at Bendigo F&M Bm64 on April 21 2024 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Pretty Tavi carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Ran 3rd in a trial at Lark Hill over 950m on May 19. Has claims if presented on song.
2
JARRAD NOSKE
White, Old Gold Diagonal Hearts, Sleeves And Cap
6 x435x LIFEISBUTADREAM
JAYSON HINES
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J D Hines & D W Hines
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Bunbury Cl5 January 26 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Magnasonic with 54.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Ascot Cl3 December 18 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Valsassina carrying 58kg at $4.40. A bold return is likely.
7
HOLLY WATSON
Yellow, Red Stars, Yellow, Blue And Red Stripe Sleeves, Red Stars Cap
7 1x3 GIRLS DAY OUT
DANIEL MORTON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs C Morton, Mrs Bennett, Hot Frocking Divas, Belle Sorelle, Ms H White, Mrs K Barsanti, Best of Luck, Mrs D Hewitt, Mrs S Hewitt, Mrs A Jones, KeKeMe, Mrs C Machell, Ms A Tottle, Ms R Greenaway, Ms G Greenaway, Mrs T Anderson, Mrs B Calvert, Ms J Giorgi, Mrs C Madaschi & Mrs D McArthur
Second-up. Promising on debut ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at this track 3yo Mdn September 15 over 1100m defeating God's Gate with 55kg at $9. Returned from break sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly on May 21 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Lucky I Am carrying 57kg at $5.50. Looks tough to beat.
5
LUKE CAMPBELL
Hot Pink, Baby Pink Heart And Sleeves, Hot Pink Hearts, Baby Pink Hearts Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
8 680x9 CHOICE BID
KELLIE GRANTHAM
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs K L Grantham, S Fallow & Miss T L De Campo
Second run back. First-up after about 18 months 9th of 12 at Pinjarra Cl3 on May 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Chop Suey carrying 55.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on October 28 2023 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Triple Jay with 53kg at $41. Yet to score second up and others are preferred.
4
LUCY FIORE
Dark Blue, Red Star, Seams And Star Cap