Northam   25 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G

ZAX AND CO HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 20)   Rail: +7m Entire. (Pent: 7.60)  

Solid pace with Sunlit Fresco finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. SNIPER'S SON (2) settled close last start and got the job done, winning by 1.3L over this trip at Belmont when on the quick turnaround. This looks to set up similarly and he only rises 1kg after the claim of Riordan. Can bring up back-to-back wins. SESH (5) couldn't make it a hat-trick at Belmont last start but he wasn't disgraced in defeat. He's trending the right way and he looks to get all the favours again here. Can get back to winning ways. ADMIRE THE GIRL (4) tackled a stronger race before the break in a race that turned out to be a strong form reference. Pike sticks from her latest trial and she profiles as a very progressive talent on the rise. Tongue tie and crossover go on now and she can return with a bang. SOMETHING ROYAL (8) is better than she showed last start and she can't be discounted. CAPITOLA (1) is ticking along nicely and can't be left out of calculations in this suitable event. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sniper's Son can get the job done.
1 00x05 CAPITOLA
LUKE FERNIE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
L K Fernie, A Gilmore, T R Allen, M Hilleard, A Shapiro, P D Sangalli, W M Jolly, R K Bavcevic, C Moulas, Easy Money Racing (Mgr: R J Jeffrey), Peter Walsh Pty Ltd (Mgr: P V Walsh), P G Harding, Ms A M Cullimore, Mrs J M Evans & D S Law
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 10 at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ on May 9 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Kings Court carrying 56kg at $71. Last start 5th of 7 at this track Cl3 on June 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sesh carrying 60kg at $12. Third-up now and can strike.
7
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Pale Blue With Cerise Seams
2 73381 SNIPER'S SON
JOSH BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Josh Brown Racing (Mgr: J F Brown), S W Brown, G G Hunt & Miss C Forder
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Belmont Park Cl1 May 27 over 1000m defeating Solar Chant with 56kg at $4.20. The run before that 8th of 12 at Belmont Park Cl1 on May 20 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind A Summer Fling carrying 59kg at $13. Too good last time and can repeat the dose.
5
NATIKA RIORDAN
Green, Gold Hoops, Quartered Cap
3 006x0 SUNLIT FRESCO
TIM CROSBY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Dr B R Hunt & A A Hunt
Second run back. First-up after eight months faded in the straight ran last of 12 at Belmont Park Cl3 on June 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Poblano carrying 59.5kg at $18. Previously second-up ran second last of 11 at Belmont Park Rtg 66+ on August 30 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Scully with 54.5kg at $7. Second up record is strong but this looks a bit rich.
2
B PARNHAM
Light Blue, Purple Band, Striped Sleeves
4 x118x ADMIRE THE GIRL
JASON MILLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs S Miller, Miss C Craig, Miss J Craig, Mrs K Craig, The Maggies, Mrs P Italiano, Miss K Bunce, Ms R Webster, Mrs P Tilbrook, Miss T Allen, Mrs C Italiano, Mrs T Unsworth, Ms J Robinson, Ms T Jeffreys, Ms L Clifton, Ms M A St John, Miss C Brooks, Mrs K Davis, Mrs V Luttrell & Mrs K Money
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly May 21 2025 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lucky I Am with 58.5kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Pinjarra Scarpside 3yo Mdn April 25 2025 over 1000m defeating Luna Ballet carrying 55kg at $1.85. Off the scene for a while but trials suggest she can run well off the long break.
1
WILLIAM PIKE
Black, Pink Quarters, Quartered Cap
5 05114 SESH
RHYS RADFORD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M R Congleton, Mrs J L Congleton, D C Bushell, G F Bond, Mrs S Bond, D Bissett, Mrs B Bissett, Mrs D Pickett, S Pickett, G W Rigby, Mrs J N Rigby, M P Clucas, R J Smith, P N Clucas, M J Richardson, Mrs S Strom, M Strom & N Trolio
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 8 at Belmont Park Cl3 on June 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Mai Aloha carrying 56.5kg at $9. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at this track Cl3 June 1 over 1000m in soft going defeating She's Capitana with 55kg at $9.50. Racing in good order and can bounce back to winning ways.
4
T TURNER
Black, Brown Sleeves And Cap
6 6120x SMART RETURN
MACK HALL
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs D G Ramirez & Mrs C F Van Dongen
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Ararat Bm56 March 3 over 1300m, soft track; 14 len behind Superset with 58.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Mornington 0 - 62 December 5 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Rhia with 54.5kg at $19. Will take great benefit from this outing.
8
HOLLY WATSON
Red, White Aeroplane, Black Outline, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
7 59380 REAL SENOR
PHILLIPA ELLIOTT
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs R Elliott & Ms A J Adie
At the latest run ran second last of 13 at Belmont Park Cl3 on June 3 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Random Rewards with 54kg at $201. The start before that 8th of 11 at York on April 6 over 1500m, 8 len behind Tosen Impact carrying 55kg at $13. In a suitable race and should be in the mix.
6
MS J VALAS
Orange, Dark Blue Maltese Cross And Cap
8 x3837 SOMETHING ROYAL
KIERAN REGAN
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 55.0KG
T Mancini
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 8 at Belmont Park Cl3 on June 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Mai Aloha carrying 52.5kg at $41. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at York on May 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Sesh with 59.5kg at $11. Can bounce back to her best with the winkers replacing the blinekrs.
3
LAQDAR RAMOLY
White, Black Vee, Brown Armbands And Cap