Northam   25 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G

AVON VALLEY TOYOTA MAIDEN 1300m

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

Genuine tempo with Spanish Armada leading the way. PEANUT BUTTER (1) finished off strongly from the back of the pack but found one better over 1100m at Bunbury. Today's set-up looks to suit him much better and he looks on the cusp of a maiden victory. Finds the right race today and can go one better. SPANISH ARMADA (5) ended last campaign in good order and looks ready to fire on resumption judging by his latest trial. May need some luck from the barrier, but is good enough to land the knockout blow if the breaks come. MIDNIGHT DEAL (10) jumped an equal favourite over 1300m on this course and CJP hops back on board for her return. She moved well in her latest trial and she looks set for a promising return. NEW DISCOVERY (12) was much sharper with the blinkers going on for his latest trial and they stay on for his debut today. Not to be discounted. FORGOTTEN SON (2) is next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Peanut Butter looks the one.
1 650x2 PEANUT BUTTER
BRANDON FIORE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
B P Fiore
Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd of 14 at Bunbury Mdn on June 11 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Common Touch carrying 58kg at $12. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Bunbury Mdn on November 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Conchetta's Dream with 58kg at $26. Strong return effort and he can go one better with that run under his belt.
1
JARRAD NOSKE
Black, Red Flower, Yellow Bees On Sleeves
2 5337x FORGOTTEN SON
A D MATHEWS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss L T Baker
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn April 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Effortlessly with 57.5kg at $7. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside 3yo 0Mwly March 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Bondi Lifesaver carrying 60kg at $15. Everything points to a effective return.
11
B LOUIS
White, Dark Blue Sash And Cap
3 535x0 AUSSIE REACTOR
TONY GIGLIETTA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Giglietta & P Lombardi
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on June 4 over 1200m, 12 len behind Market Snitz carrying 58kg at $11. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn on October 26 over 1400m, long-neck behind Dominatus with 57kg at $7. Hard to get excited about his chances.
10
S PARNHAM
Navy Blue, Aqua Diabolo, Quartered Cap
4 888x TANUNDA
FRED KERSLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J A Kersley
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Ascot W/Speed Mdn December 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind London's Rascal with 56.5kg at $201. On debut second last of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn November 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind Admire Astra carrying 54kg at $41. Expecting a bright return.
3
P CARBERY
Gold, Purple Yoke, Purple Sleeves With Gold Seams, Collar And Cuffs, Gold Cap With Purple Seams
5 64x SPANISH ARMADA
JIM P TAYLOR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A R Macalister, Mrs B A Macalister, Mrs K Wardle & C Rosier
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn December 31 over 1406m, 1.3 len behind Cosmic Treat carrying 57kg at $12. On debut sixth of 11 at Ascot W/Speed Mdn December 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Western Ace carrying 56.5kg at $21. Can resume with a bang.
7
J BROWN
White, Green Armbands And Cap
6 68x00 ELEGANT LIAISON
ASHLEY MALEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A W Maley, T W Churstain, C P Pearce, Mrs L P Boulton, N J Blechynden, J Rovacsek & C P Woodcock
Third-up today. First-up ran second last of 11 at Belmont Park Mdn on May 20 over 1000m, 10 len behind Jolson Al carrying 58kg at $101. Last start ran last of 10 at this track Mdn on June 1 over 1300m, slow going 27 len behind Mind Field carrying 58kg at $81. Can't recommend.
2
NATIKA RIORDAN
White, Green Collar, Green And Red Spot And Armbands, Green And White Cap
7 70x LEADER OF THE PACK
JORDAN ROLFE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J Rolfe, A J Faulkner, T P Rolfe, Miss C K De Groot & I T De Groot
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at York October 9 over 1200m, 10 len behind October Rox carrying 58kg at $20. On debut seventh of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn September 4 over 1100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Eternal Wine carrying 55kg at $31. Has claims if presented on song.
8
AUSTIN GALATI
Emerald Green, Black Sash, White Sleeves, White Cap
8 BAZAACTLY
SUMMER DICKSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P A Ellard, Miss K O'Leary, K A Ellard, Miss JK Dartnell, Mrs A L Francis, J M French, G Stack, MR Gersmanis, J S G Hilliard & D J Summers
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Exosphere out of Strathspey. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Lark Hill over 950m. Hard to tip him with any confidence at debut.
5
AUSTIN GALATI
Black, Cerise Fleur De Lys, Light Blue Sleeves, Black, Cerise And Light Blue Quartered Cap
9 I'M ALL MIGHTY
ROY ROGERS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs E S Strempel, M T Willmett & Ms J Lines
First starter by I'm All The Talk out of Our D'amour. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Prefer to see under race conditions.
9
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
White, Red Heart, White Sleeves With Red Hearts And Cap
10 70x MIDNIGHT DEAL
MICHAEL GRANTHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Peters Investments pty ltd
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn March 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sky Poet with 55kg at $4.20. On debut seventh of 12 at Belmont Park 3yo Mdn February 18 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Tycoon Dreamer carrying 55kg at $5. Nice trial coming in and she can feature in the finish.
4
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Cerise, White Crossed Sashes, Black Cap
11 700x TWENTY ONE ALL IN
ROY ROGERS
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
R B Rogers, Black Planet Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J C McGlew), Mrs L O'Farrell, T S Duffridge, G G Haggarty, E J O'Farrell, Mrs C A O'Farrell & Mrs J Whitelaw
Resuming after a 14 months break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Albany Mdn May 8 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Lordgivemestrength with 53.5kg at $151. On debut seventh of 10 at Albany Mdn March 27 2025 over 1100m, 6 len behind Gingerbread Girl carrying 53kg at $26. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
6
JORDAN TURNER
Red, Black Lightning Bolt
12 NEW DISCOVERY
RYAN HILL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
R P Hill & Miss R L Hill
Filly by Shooting To Win facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Lark Hill on June 15 over 400m. Recent trial suggests she can run well fresh.
5
B PARNHAM
Dark Blue, Light Blue Seams, White Sleeves, Light Blue Seams, Seams Cap