Pinjarra   09 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

LEN PIKE HANDICAP 2000m

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

Lakeview Lightning, Beats Of War and Mr Talentino can set up a solid gallop. TRUE PLAYER (1) gets the tongue tie on for the first time today following a disappointing run in tricky conditions at Bunbury most recently. Up in trip now is a big tick with Pike remaining in the saddle. He's come through good form races all campaign and now looks poised to strike fourth-up. MR TALENTINO (9) stuck on well as the race favourite in easier company at this track last start but can go to another level now as he reaches peak fitness. The draw should see him in a handy position for O'Donnell and he's expected to put his best foot forward. SIROTA (11) was too good on the Fibre Sand at Bunbury last start when sitting on the pace and running away to win comfortably. That figure stacks up in this field and a repeat effort would see him right in the finish again. MANZOR MAGIC (3) won't be far away as he hits peak fitness. SUGGESTED PLAY: True Player gets the nod.
1 1x516 TRUE PLAYER
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mungrup Pty Ltd (Mgr: G R Williamson), R F Drage, Mrs K M Drage, N G Hasch, A J L Durnin, S Taylor, C R Todd, Mrs B A Todd, L R Vincent, G R Browne, G K Buckley, J Simpson, D Della Rocca, B Downie, Mrs A L Jones, Ms G King, Mrs S Clarke & T Clarke
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on July 12 over 1690m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Lano carrying 58kg at $3.40. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len at Northam Cl3 June 25 over 1600m defeating Amazing Cheat with 59.5kg at $4.40. Not far away last time. Looks poised to strike right up in trip now.
8
WILLIAM PIKE
Black, Green Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap, Black Diamonds
2 x8688 ALASKAN
NEVILLE PARNHAM
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo) & Smartnet Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: P G Cooke)
Last start 8th of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 26 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Famous Dain with 55kg at $16. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on July 12 over 1690m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Lano with 59kg at $6. Will need to improve sharply.
9
CHRIS PARNHAM
Royal Blue, Lime Green Diagonal Stripes And Cap
3 0x054 MANZOR MAGIC
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Belhus Racing Sunset (Mgr: P V Morley)
Most recently 4th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Rtg 66+ on August 2 over 2200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Dark Looks with 54.5kg at $3.70. The start before that 5th of 12 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on July 12 over 1690m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Lano carrying 57.5kg at $61. Can feature on the quick turnaround.
10
CHANEL COOPER
Dark Blue, White Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
4 x0293 LONG GENES
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss K M O'Heare, D A O'Heare, Mrs J Webster, M F Glazbrook, Ms J E Normandale, P J de Baugy, B D Hughes, Miss L Davidson, C J Kielman, Mrs J Kielman, S J Lally & G A Mabarrack
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Rtg 66+ on August 2 over 2200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Dark Looks with 54kg at $26. Before that 9th of 12 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on July 12 over 1690m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Lano with 57.5kg at $20. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
11
BRAYDEN GAERTH
Maroon, White And Silver G With Horsehead, White Seams, White Cap, Maroon Seams
5 x2874 ROCH LEGACY
JUSTINE ERKELENS
8YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
J A Glass & J B Lane
Most recently 4th of 10 at Pinjarra Rtg 50+ on July 23 over 2025m, slow going 1.4 len behind Just Leroy with 57.5kg at $3.80. Before that got back early 7th of 11 at Northam 0Mwly on July 2 over 1600m, 3 len behind Amazing Cheat with 57.5kg at $21. Has to be included on his latest performance.
4
B LOUIS
Yellow, Black Horseshoe, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 00x06 BEATS OF WAR
DARREN MCAULIFFE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), A C McGrath, GR Walker, R S Humphries, G McLearie, J F Hayes, N J Magro, A L Rowland, L G Rowland, C S Spiccia, C Baroni, A Spiccia, B W Graham, F Hough, M Jarvey, C M Perkins, S Fear, M S Griffiths & J McGill
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ on July 5 over 1412m, slow going 9 len behind Fancy Red with 55.5kg at $101. Last start 6th of 8 at Pinjarra Westspeed Plat on July 23 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Asphalt carrying 56.5kg at $41. Looking to others for the winner.
6
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Yellow, Red Striped Sleeves And Cap
7 02301 LAKEVIEW LIGHTNING
TANIA BURNS
6YO  BLACK  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms T M Burns & G W Pollitt
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at Northam Mdn July 16 over 2200m in soft going defeating Begaafd with 58kg at $10. The run before that second last of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on June 19 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sweet Surrender carrying 58kg at $26. Fitter and can measure up again.
4
MADI DERRICK
Maroon And Yellow Quarters, White Collar, Yellow Sleeves, Quartered Cap, White Peak
8 67156 VANCOUVER STORM
DONNA RIORDAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms D A Riordan, S K Lynch, P R Jeffreys, M A Harvey & Dr S L Crichton
Last start 6th of 10 at Pinjarra Rtg 50+ on July 23 over 2025m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Just Leroy carrying 59.5kg at $10. The start before that 5th of 12 at Bunbury Cl3 on July 6 over 1675m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Odinaka carrying 58kg at $19. Racing below his best and will need to improve sharply.
7
J AZZOPARDI
Light Blue, Orange Hoops And Cap
9 0x375 MR TALENTINO
CAMPBELL MCCALLUM
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
C D McCallum, C J McCallum, Mrs C A McCallum & Miss J E McVeigh
Most recently 5th of 10 at Pinjarra Rtg 50+ on July 23 over 2025m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Just Leroy with 58.5kg at $3.70. The race before that 7th of 12 at Bunbury Cl3 on July 6 over 1675m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Odinaka carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Not far away last start and can play a role again.
5
S O'DONNELL
White, McCallum Family Crest, Dark Blue And Yellow Stars Sleeves And Cap
10 26x63 OCEAN RANGER
SHARON MILLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms A Abdurachman & P D Fahy
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 11 at Northam Cl1 on July 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Highland Flair carrying 57kg at $5.50. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Bunbury All Weather Rtg 50+ on July 31 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Sirota carrying 55kg at $5.50. Capable on his day and can feature without surprising.
2
S PARNHAM
Teal, Cerise Checked Quarters, Turquoise Sleeves, White Stars And Cap, Turquoise Star
11 73431 SIROTA
JOSHUA KRISPYN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
J W Sheridan, H J Reynolds, J S Kostanic, T Finerty & A J Omacini
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Bunbury All Weather Rtg 50+ July 31 over 2000m defeating Wicked Cool with 56kg at $3.60. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Pinjarra Rtg 50+ on July 23 over 2025m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Just Leroy with 56kg at $8. Strong win last time out and can repeat the dose.
3
P CARBERY
Red, Green Strips, Black Sleeves, Green Cuffs, Black Cap
12 87704 SKETTA
FRED KERSLEY
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs J Kersley
Last start 4th of 10 at Pinjarra Rtg 50+ on July 23 over 2025m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Be Awesome carrying 53kg at $10. The start before that 10th of 12 at Northam Rtg 46+ on July 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Cherokee Miss with 59kg at $8. Wait until she finds some form.
1
JADE MC NAUGHT
Gold, Purple Vee Yoke, Purple And Gold Seams Sleeves, Gold Collar, Cuffs And Cap, Purple Seams