PINJARRA SCARPSIDE   02 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

MCA POLYTRACK HANDICAP 1400m

Track: SOFT 7     Rail: True.  

Expecting a strong gallop with Exceltrain and Kelvinater taking up the running over Little Silver. ON PATROL (9) just missed in a photo finish last start at Bunbury when flying home from last. His racing pattern is the niggle with him and he's drawn out again, though Parnham remains in the saddle and he boasts a strong third-up record. Can go one better this time around. LITTLE SILVER (6) was too good at Bunbury a fortnight ago when winning by 1L over this trip. He's won 2/5 third-up in the past and Faithfull was able to negate the wide draw last time out. Fitter again now and looks the main danger. KELVINATER (3) disappointed last start when back to 1200m here last week but had been in good form prior to that. Back out in trip may hold the key this time and a return to form is on the cards. PETROUCHKA (4) has been rarely sighted since her 3YO season, but that form still lingers in the background. She trialled nicely coming in and she has the class to feature in the finish. EXCELTRAIN (1) can give a bold sight with the 3kg claim up front. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with On Patrol to win.
1 4x724 EXCELTRAIN
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C S Pearce, T V Salmeri, C D Salmeri, Mrs S L Salmeri, Miss E R Salmeri, Miss A R Salmeri, Mrs C R Niall, Mrs M Rickson, P I Brown, Mrs S M Clark, A Russo Battagliolo, A P Alsop, G S Dawe, Mrs S V Dawe, Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan) & Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce)
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 16 at Bunbury Rtg 66+ on July 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Supernatural carrying 60kg at $21. The race before that 2nd of 16 at Northam 0Mwly on June 25 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Platinum Shot with 59kg at $4.40. Can give a bold sight.
4
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Yellow, Black Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
2 54087 CLASSIC ROGUE
STEELE CASEY
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
S R Casey, J R Harding, B Hardy, B J Spooner, G S Hooper, B Walker, Eseyon Racing (Mgr: J Casey), D J Clark, G R Walker, Ms P R Smith, R Hadley & V Ristovichis
At the latest run 7th of 14 at Pinjarra Rtg 72+ on July 5 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Lord Gannicus with 57kg at $71. Before that second last of 9 at Pinjarra Rtg 78+ on June 21 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Multinational carrying 54kg at $14. Others preferred.
7
CHANEL COOPER
Dark Blue, White Diamond Sash, Diamonds On Sleeves And Cap
3 61130 KELVINATER
FRED KERSLEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs J A Kersley
Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Want A Winner with 58kg at $16. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 14 at Pinjarra Rtg 70+ on June 28 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Drakaina carrying 57kg at $6.50. Happy to overlook his latest effort and expect him to return to form.
6
P CARBERY
Gold, Purple Yoke And Sleeves With Gold Seams, Collar And Cuffs, Gold Cap, Purple Seams
4 x5x7x PETROUCHKA
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Lynward Park Stud (Mgr: E Van Heemst), Mrs M E Van Heemst, T Van Heemst & C Van Heemst
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 7th of 11 at Pinjarra Rtg 70+ on February 15 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Captain Pluto carrying 56kg at $14. First up last campaign 5th of 13 at Ascot in the LR Jungle Dawn on November 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind The Boss Lady with 56.5kg at $61. Ran 3rd in a Lark Hill trial over 950m on July 14. Classy mare who can feature on resumption.
2
WILLIAM PIKE
Red, Green Maltese Cross And Cap
5 6686x AUTUMN REBEL
DARREN MCAULIFFE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), C M Rowston, M J Rowston, C M Perkins, A C Ritchie, K E Tatam, N Aylmore, G L Eiffler, R Tancredi, J McGill, T A Tatam, W R Williams, Mrs C Sheppard & K A Sheppard
Entire back from a spell of 16 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at Ascot in the G2 Watc Derby April 13 2024 over 2400m, 6 len behind A Lot Of Good Men with 56.5kg at $41. First up last campaign with blinkers first time; second of 9 at this track 3yo Plate September 30 2023 over 1400m, a nose behind Pleasure Cruise carrying 56kg at $14. Expecting a strong run fresh.
5
B PARNHAM
Yellow, Red Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 08x21 LITTLE SILVER
STEVE WOLFE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S J Wolfe, G D Hann, T C Guelfi, D J Britten, S M Flanigan, C D Salt, L A Benson, N J Lloyd, Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers) & Mrs M Wolfe
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 13 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ on July 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Timeless Gem carrying 57kg at $41. Second-up won by 1.0 len at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ July 19 over 1400m in soft going defeating Uncle Gerard with 57.5kg at $8. Too good last start and he can put his best foot forward again.
10
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
7 4269x HENCHARD
COREEN MAYNARD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
F H Maynard, Mrs L M Vrolyk, J A McBain, B K Willison, Miss K Lister & D J Reed
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ May 17 over 2100m, 7 len behind Bayhara carrying 60kg at $9. First up last campaign second last of 9 at this track Westspeed 0Mwly September 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind He's Gold with 57.5kg at $26. Form fair but looking to others.
1
C NICOLL
Dark Blue, Yellow Diamonds And Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
8 70645 MAMA TEMBU
SUMMER DICKSON
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss S C Dickson, J A Richards & B W Backhouse
Most recently 5th of 16 at Bunbury Rtg 66+ on July 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Supernatural with 56.5kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 15 at Pinjarra Rtg 66+ on June 21 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Arcadia Knight carrying 56kg at $17. Hard to have.
3
S PARNHAM
Black, Cerise Fleur De Lys, Light Blue Sleeves, Black, Cerise And Light Blue Quartered Cap
9 06x12 ON PATROL
SEAN & JAKE CASEY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
B J Durran, Mrs J H Durran & C J Durran
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming settled well back; won by a head at Pinjarra Westspeed 0Mwly July 5 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Paddy's Flyin' carrying 57kg at $3.60. Second-up 2nd of 14 at Bunbury 0Mwly on July 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Linden's Gold with 57.5kg at $7.50. Well placed. Resumed in good order and he can continue his run of form.
9
CHRIS PARNHAM
Gold, White Spots, Gold Cap, White Spots
10 1413x BAYHARA
JIM P TAYLOR
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
B D Renner, M Librizzi, M Obst, B W Renner, R K Cowl, B W Robartson, M R Congleton, Ms S K Gale & P J Adam
Resumes. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ May 24 over 2200m, 4 len behind Zaza Rock carrying 54.5kg at $3.30. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Geraldton Rtg 58+ December 15 over 1413m, 3.5 len behind Master Alex carrying 58kg at $19. Has claims if presented on song.
8
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Dark Blue, Yellow Quarters, Quartered Sleeves And Cap
11 x6207 ANCIENT GUIDANCE
RYAN HILL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S R Kirkup
Last start 7th of 10 at Pinjarra Cl3 on July 23 over 1500m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Where's My Lunch with 57.5kg at $4.40. The race before that ran last of 11 at Northam Cl3 on July 16 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Kervette carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Has been racing well. Winless over this trip and will need to lift.
11
VICTORIA CORVER
White, Royal Blue Stripes, White Sleeves, 3 Royal Blue Diamonds, White Cap