Northam   04 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

WESTERN RACEPIX HANDICAP 2200m

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

Pray For Lucy is the likely leader and should be able to get there comfortably. KERMELIA (6) deserved her comfortable Maiden win at Pinjarra, after a near miss at this track/trip prior. She's enjoying the longer journeys and looks capable of taking the next step. BEAUTIFUL BAROQUE (1) went better than expected at Belmont, beaten 3.2L in stronger. She's still shy of her best, and can race well. ARNIE'S BOY (2) races forward, and the veteran is a hope on his 2.4L defeat in an Ascot 84, two back, STARWALKER (4) has been knocking on the door and will finish hard. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Kermelia.
1 25464 BEAUTIFUL BAROQUE
SAMANTHA FAITHFULL
5YO  GREY  MARE 60.0KG
Ms S J Faithfull, D Gilbert, R M Potter, I C Badger, L C Kingston, J S Pietrala & D A Brown
Last start 4th of 10 at Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ on May 17 over 2100m, 3 len behind Bayhara carrying 56kg at $41. Before that got back early 6th of 9 at Albany Rtg 58+ on May 8 over 1900m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Famous Dain with 58kg at $10. Well-placed to bounce back.
1
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Grey, Hot Pink Aboriginal Artwork Braces And Armbands, Hot Pink Cap
2 93548 ARNIE'S BOY
ASHLEY MALEY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A W Maley
Last start second last of 9 at Belmont Park Rtg 66+ on May 24 over 2200m, 8 len behind Zaza Rock with 54kg at $21. The race before that 4th of 7 at Ascot Rogan Josh on May 3 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Filthy Habits with 54kg at $101. Is capable on his day and is not out of it.
8
TAJ DYSON
White, Green Collar, Green And Red Spot And Armbands, Green And White Cap
3 x5611 MIRRORSCHINO
MS S BAKRANICH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Belhus Racing Maschino (Mgr: P V Morley)
Useful type. Most recently favourite; won by 0.9 len at Pinjarra Rtg 50+ May 14 over 2000m defeating Sir Duskin with 57.5kg at $2.70. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Ascot Cl1 May 7 over 1600m defeating Mistress Of War with 55.5kg at $6. Can go on with the job.
8
LUCY FIORE
Dark Blue, White Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
4 54373 STARWALKER
JULIE CLEMENTS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J R Clements, S Wirya, Ms S Berryman, R F Warn, Mrs D K Mitchell, C G Mitchell, Mrs N C McClorey, O M McClorey, Mrs G P Mitchell, G R Mitchell & N D Mitchell
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Pinjarra Rtg 54+ on May 22 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Grand Reserve carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track Cl3 on May 11 over 1600m, 3 len behind Idyllic Ruler with 58kg at $3.20. Well in the mix.
4
J WHITING
Dark Blue, Red Rose, Red And White Striped Sleeves And Cap, Dark Blue Peak
5 0x256 CHUCK A LUCK
RYAN HILL
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C A Harding
Last start got back early 6th of 9 at Belmont Park Rtg 66+ on May 24 over 2200m, 6 len behind Zaza Rock with 54kg at $81. The race before that 5th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on April 30 over 2200m, 2 len behind Keggs Later carrying 54kg at $18. Some hope.
2
VICTORIA CORVER
Dark Blue, Orange Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves, Horseshoe Cap
6 28221 KERMELIA
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
P V Walsh
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Pinjarra Mdn May 22 over 2000m defeating Declared Innocent with 56kg at $3. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn on May 11 over 2200m, 1.1 len behind Elegant Indi carrying 56kg at $3.30. Will take beating.
6
B PARNHAM
Green, Red Sleeves, White Armbands, Red Cap
7 x7667 COVENTRY REEF
REBECCA NAIRN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M Mallyon & Miss R L Nairn
Most recently 7th of 12 at Belmont Park Cl1 on May 21 over 1650m, 6 len behind Sheeza Sheila carrying 58.5kg at $31. The start before that 6th of 13 at Ascot Cl1 on May 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Mirrorschino carrying 58.5kg at $21. Will need to do a bit more.
7
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Dark Blue, Grey And Pink Checked Sash And Cap
8 00x36 KINELLINS LEGACY
LUKE FERNIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
K Doak, Miss M Manfredini, L K Fernie & Ms H M Rossiter
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 11 at York on April 21 over 1920m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Heaps Of Moolah carrying 58.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ on May 17 over 2100m, 6 len behind Bayhara with 54.5kg at $201. Risking.
7
WILLIAM PIKE
Hot Pink With Black Leopard Print
9 70730 EXPELLIARMUS
JESSICA CARBERY
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs J R Carbery, B S Sellars, J J M Carbery, J Todd, B Campbell, T Hill, Mrs T R Kays, C Carbery & Ms A M Buck
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ on May 17 over 2100m, 9 len behind Bayhara carrying 54.5kg at $31. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on April 30 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Keggs Later with 55.5kg at $5.50. Prepared to risk him on current form.
9
P CARBERY
Multi-Coloured Checks, White Collar, Sleeves, Cap And Pom Pom
10 42202 PRAY FOR LUCY
STEVE WOLFE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
S J Wolfe, A N Smith & Boy's Business (Mgr: G P Manley)
Most recently 2nd of 8 at Albany Cl2 on May 16 over 1900m, 3 len behind Snipperando carrying 56kg at $13. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Albany Cl2 on May 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Cherokee Miss with 57kg at $6.50. Others rate better.
5
LUKE CAMPBELL
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
11 647x1 TRULY SWEET
RAYMOND VINCENT
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs L M Vincent
Second-up. First-up after five months won by a neck at York May 15 over 1500m defeating Saucisson with 56kg at $8. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at this track Mdn on October 27 over 1600m, 10 len behind Lethal Weapon carrying 56kg at $151. Others appeal more.
3
LAQDAR RAMOLY
White, Dark Blue Vee, Halved Sleeves, Seams Cap