PINJARRA SCARPSIDE   09 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

J K WATTS MEMORIAL HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: +3m Entire.  

The race lacks early speed so doubt they will go too hard. ASTRO WORLD (8) showed plenty of promise in her debut campaign and has now switched to the Grantham barn. Anticipating that she's come on with the break and CJP rides after a partnering her in a nice trial recently. Needs some luck from a wide draw but she looks to have plenty of ability. MISTER RAFFLES (2) was building nicely before a disappointing effort up to 1400m in Saturday company most recently. He's been back to the trials since then and the drop back to this distance looks ideal. Can sit on the speed and bounce back to winning ways. CLASSIC RULER (4) was very good fresh at Ascot when sticking on over 1000m behind a subsequent winner. The form out of that race has stacked up and the rise in trip should suit. Will be close to the speed again and can land the knockout blow. I'M NIPOTE (1) is better than he showed last time out, but the form out of that race has been solid. Can feature. EXPOROSE (10) can be in the finish if she runs up to recent figures. SUGGESTED PLAY: Astro World can return a winner.
1 3725x I'M NIPOTE
BRAD SEINOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B S Seinor, Mrs A T Seinor, B Seinor & Miss M B Seinor
Resuming today after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at this track Cl3 January 12 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind No Peer with 59kg at $5. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Belmont Park Cl1 November 20 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Nonesospicy carrying 60.5kg at $21. This is an ideal race to kick off. Winning hope.
8
B PARNHAM
Maroon, Black Collar, Black And White Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
2 x2318 MISTER RAFFLES
BEN OWEN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Fox Farm (Mgr: Mrs M J Mcallister)
Last start 8th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 65+ on March 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Our Rocky Bay carrying 55kg at $19. Before that won by 1.75 len at Belmont Park Mdn March 5 over 1200m defeating Cap Cavour carrying 57kg at $2.30. Has ability and deserves another chance.
4
CHLOE AZZOPARDI
White, Brown Yoke And Armbands, White Cap With Brown Diamond
3 5550x RAZMAS
CAMPBELL MCCALLUM
5YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
A J Anderson, Mrs T M Anderson, Miss R P Anderson, A J L Durnin, S K Durnin, D M Green, Ms G L Greenaway, Ms J M Tana, D Holl, Miss F S Larder & Miss J E McVeigh
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Belmont Park Cl1 C&G November 13 over 1200m, 16 len behind On Patrol carrying 60kg at $81. First up last campaign third of 12 at Belmont Park Mdn August 21 over 1000m, soft track; 2 len behind Allentown with 58kg at $16. Will take great benefit from this run.
3
S O'DONNELL
Pink, Grey Shamrock
4 768x3 CLASSIC RULER
CHRIS STELMACH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J T Stelmach & W D Kendall
Second-up. First-up after four months held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Ascot Westspeed 0Mwly on March 22 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Jaz Session carrying 54.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Northam Cl1 on October 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind This'll Show Ya with 58.5kg at $9. Hard to beat.
1
JADE MC NAUGHT
Lime Green, Black Diamond, Lime Green Cap
5 1x805 IMAROCK GOD
GEORGE DUPRE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss S M Wilkins, P P Clarke, M J Kruize, S J Nugent, S L Brown, A J L Durnin, Ms D S Teale, D F Pitman, WalkerToTheStable (Mgr: R J Walker), Mrs K Giles-Stockbridge, Ms S Norman, M Nugent, L Nugent, Ms D M Mascord, W M Mascord, Mrs S A Wishart & Ms S Berryman
Most recently 5th of 13 at Pinjarra Cl1 on March 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Shoot To Fame with 59kg at $21. The start before that ran last of 13 at Ascot Cl1 on March 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind Queen's Sacrifice with 58.5kg at $26. Will need to improve sharply.
9
LUKE CAMPBELL
Blue, Purple, Pink And Cream Circles, Cerise Sleeves, Blue Cuffs, Cerise Cap With Pom Pom, Blue Peak
6 23452 SANCTIONS
DAVID HARRISON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Bridge Patrol Lodge (Mgr: D R Harrison), Mrs S J Piper, Mrs K S Piper-Hyman, O C Kiddie, W M Langley, B Morgan, C E Sullivan, G McNally, Ms L J Britton, R J Fuller, A J Haines, P J Haines & M Di Lena
Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at Ascot Cl1 on April 2 over 1100m, long-neck behind Uukhai carrying 58kg at $21. The race before that 5th of 8 at Pinjarra Rtg 46+ on March 23 over 1000m, 2 len behind Something Royal with 60.5kg at $1.45. Sound top-three prospects again.
11
J AZZOPARDI
Orange And Yellow Hoops, Quartered Cap
7 750x3 L'IL CAPRI
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
H J Borger
Second-up. First-up after five months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on March 15 over 1190m, 2 len behind Scenic Boom carrying 58kg at $5. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Bunbury Mdn September 12 over 1400m defeating Universal Hotness carrying 56kg at $2.90. Shaping up nicely and is worth including.
5
CHANEL COOPER
Gold With Black W, Horse Overlay, Gold Sleeves With Black Seam, Gold Cap
8 213x ASTRO WORLD
MICHAEL GRANTHAM
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters)
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Bunbury Cl1 F&M September 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind London's Image carrying 57kg at $1.60. On debut second in a small field at Bunbury 3yo Mdn August 15 over 1400m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Gi Gi Pops with 55kg at $10. Expected to feature.
10
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Cerise, White Crossed Sashes, Black Cap
9 14x5x TREBLE MAKER
PETER FERNIE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A M Inglis
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign eased back early on 5th of 10 at Ascot 3yo W/Speed Pln on December 23 2023 over 1200m, 6 len behind Leading Taddy with 54kg at $21. First up last campaign with blinkers first time; 2nd in a small field at Kalgoorlie Mdn on June 18 2023 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Aidan's Choice carrying 53.5kg at $4.50. Ran 3rd in a Belmont Park trial over 1000m on March 17. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
6
LUCY FIORE
Yellow, Black Star, Black And Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Black Stars
10 9x335 EXPOROSE
JIM P TAYLOR
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D R Bagley, Mrs M A Bagley, J D Bagley, B P Bagley & Mrs J L Criddle
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Ascot Rtg 46+ on March 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Winning Aces carrying 54.5kg at $2.40. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Belmont Park Cl1 on March 5 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Magali Magic with 52.5kg at $9. Major player on best form.
7
HOLLY WATSON
Black, Orange Maltese Cross, Armbands And Cap
11 0500x WONSHOT
MS J MITCHELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
G B Strachan & Mrs J A Mitchell
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Bunbury Mdn November 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Universal Hotness with 58kg at $101. First up last campaign 11th of 13 at Northam Mdn September 15 over 1100m, 9 len behind Our Mate Archie with 58kg at $101. Unlikely to feature today.
2
J WHITING
Red, Black Stripes, Orange Sleeves And Cap