Pinjarra   23 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

SWAN DRAUGHT HANDICAP 2025m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: +9m Entire.  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Couldhavebeen. Tough. BAY STREET (7) settled too far back off a wide barrier at Northam but was narrowly beaten at Scarpside prior, stepping up to this distance range. 28% stable striker CJP is reunited, and he's won on the galloper. Comes back in grade and his form generally reads well in this line-up. WHY ME (2) raced favourite in a CL3 at Bunbury over 1800m and got the chocolates. He's on a quick back-up, and should manage the longer journey. He maps well, and the 2kg claim brings him into it. ILGIRO DELMONDO (10) wasn't beaten far in a strong form race at Belmont over 2200m, before being spelled. She was quickly back on track second-up, beaten 1.4L at Northam over a mile. She has more to give and can't be ruled out. SKETTA (9) has a 3kg claim and handy barrier and is worth a look at a price. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Bay Street.
1 0x0x0 TIGER LINE
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs A D Williams, Benders Syndicate (Mgr: C Bush), J Miles, C J Graham, A D Young, A L Miles, A M Mullany, B Puckeridge, S Mannion, S Higgins, F Fernandez, B J Greenwood, R V Wilson, B Smith, S Boyle, Mrs D A Williams, D Lamond, Good Company Racing (Mgr: B Wingrove) & G B Donelly
Second-up today. Last start 13th of 16 at Northam Cl3 on June 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind True Player with 56.5kg at $61. At only start last preparation ran last of 11 at Ascot Cl3 on January 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sports Talk carrying 57kg at $26. Plenty of improvement to come.
3
CHANEL COOPER
Gold, Black W, Horse Overlay, Gold Sleeves, Black Seams
2 90741 WHY ME
BRANDON FIORE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Fiore Park (Mgr: B P Fiore), M D Martell, A T Dobson, D J Fiore, W R Clements, R Kelly, D J L Ramsay & Mrs C A Warwick
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Bunbury All Weather Cl3 July 17 over 1800m defeating Lady Ducati with 59.5kg at $3.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at Bunbury Cl3 on July 6 over 1675m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Odinaka carrying 58.5kg at $15. Back in the winners’ list and rates among the best hopes.
2
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Black, Red Flower, Yellow Bees On Sleeves
3 x6301 BE AWESOME
MS S BAKRANICH
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
Belhus Racing Uluru (Mgr: P V Morley)
Most recently won by 1.75 len at this track Cl1 July 9 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Soldier Of God carrying 58kg at $21. Before that ran last of 16 at Northam Cl1 on June 26 over 1600m, 12 len behind Vancouver Storm with 58kg at $11. May have turned the corner.
1
JADE MC NAUGHT
Dark Blue, White Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
4 4x767 COULDHAVEBEEN
SIMON BARRASS
6YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
S W Barrass, J Healy, T Healy, B G Philpott, B Philpott, P Benson-Lidholm & B D Dick
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track Cl1 on July 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Be Awesome with 57kg at $14. The run before that 6th of 16 at Northam Cl1 on June 26 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Vancouver Storm with 60kg at $41. Will need to improve significantly.
9
TAJ DYSON
Dk. Blue, Red Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 22544 WOZZECK
RHYS RADFORD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr F J Edwards & Mrs M E Edwards
Last start 4th of 11 at Northam 0Mwly on July 2 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Amazing Cheat carrying 56kg at $11. The race before that 4th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl5 on June 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind My Idol carrying 55kg at $12. Wait until he finds some form.
10
HOLLY WATSON
Red, White, Light Blue Vertical Thirds, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Red Cap
6 09x79 BOYZ LITE UP
NEVILLE PARNHAM
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
N D Parnham, M J Fagan, R W Jones, A R Jones, S N Jones, S J Fagan, M J Evans, D K Lee, C J Lee, G A Billington, R A Bennett, N Lester-Smith, A P Basire, A T Ishigami-Sims, E L Fagan, Gents 151 (Mgr: R Brown), A R Browne, E R Cain, B W Cocks & J W Cocks
Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Northam Cl3 on June 26 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Fancy Red with 57kg at $151. Last start raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at this track Cl1 on July 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Noble Connection carrying 59kg at $10. Can show more.
11
CHRIS PARNHAM
Yellow, Maroon Seams And Cap
7 54348 BAY STREET
MICHAEL GRANTHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss S J Fairhurst, K R Coatz, W E Nicholas & Miss T L De Campo
At the latest run 8th of 14 at Northam Rtg 54+ on July 2 over 2200m, 6 len behind Major Mario carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Rtg 54+ on June 19 over 2218m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Starwalker with 55.5kg at $5. In a suitable race and is a winning chance.
6
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Maroon, White And Silver G With Horsehead, White Seams, White Cap, Maroon Seams
8 0x337 IFF YOU'RE READY
JUSTINE ERKELENS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
J D Chalmers, Geisel Park Stud (Mgr: E G Rigg), A M Inglis, T A Morrow & Mrs L Dowling
Last start 7th of 11 at Northam Mdn on July 10 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Decision Maker carrying 56kg at $15. Before that 3rd of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on June 19 over 1500m, slow going 2 len behind Romantic Ruler with 56kg at $8. Disappointing last time and others rate better.
4
T TURNER
Light Blue, Red Armbands And Cap
9 x8770 SKETTA
FRED KERSLEY
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs J Kersley
At the latest run 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. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 14 at Northam Rtg 54+ on July 2 over 2200m, 4 len behind Major Mario carrying 55.5kg at $51. Rates well at best.
5
HOLLY NOTTLE
Gold, Purple Vee Yoke, Purple And Gold Seams Sleeves, Gold Collar, Cuffs And Cap, Purple Seams
10 96x05 ILGIRO DELMONDO
JUSTINE ERKELENS
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss S M Zucchiatti, A Kirke, J Figliomeni, P Figliomeni & D Millar
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 10th of 13 at Northam Cl3 on June 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fancy Red with 54kg at $31. Last start 5th of 12 at Northam Rtg 46+ on July 10 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Cherokee Miss carrying 57.5kg at $7. Risking here.
7
S O'DONNELL
Purple, White Fleur De Lys, Diamond Sleeves And Cap
11 x6009 TRAVEL WARNING
DAVID HARRISON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Bridge Patrol Lodge (Mgr: D R Harrison), L N Piper, Mrs S J Piper, R J Fuller, J G O'Brien, Miss M Northcott, Mrs A M Williams, D L Chester & A Oreb
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track Cl1 on July 9 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Be Awesome carrying 57.5kg at $41. The run before that second last of 16 at Northam Cl3 on June 25 over 1600m, 7 len behind True Player with 56.5kg at $151. Prepared to risk on recent form.
8
CHLOE AZZOPARDI
Orange And Yellow Hoops, Quartered Cap
12 x3700 PERCUSSION PRINCE
STEFAN VAHALA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
K Sutherland, Mrs J Paulin, R J Gibbs, Ms H L Forrest, M J Vahala, S Wake, Mrs S Italiano, T Bridgeford, R P Fitzgerald, B Sutherland, G J Carruthers, M Carruthers, HP Carruthers & D L Carruthers
At the latest run second last of 12 at Northam Rtg 46+ on July 10 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Cherokee Miss with 59kg at $4. The start before that second last of 16 at Northam Cl1 on June 26 over 1600m, 8 len behind Vancouver Storm carrying 58kg at $8. Not keen on his chances.
5
Black, Hot Pink Fleur De Lys, Pink And Light Blue Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 18790 HEAPS OF MOOLAH
MICHAEL MILLER
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
P R Gurney, Mrs C Gurney, C M Dewberry & M H Miller
Last start ran last of 12 at Northam Rtg 46+ on July 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Cherokee Miss carrying 57kg at $31. The run before that second last of 10 at Bunbury Westspeed Plat on June 14 over 1690m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Master Tactician with 55kg at $61. Tested again.
2
Dark Blue, White Star, Red And White Quartered Cap