Northam 28 Aug 2025
GOING: H(8)
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SUNDAY 26 OCT PROCON DEVELOPMENTS (AUST) NORTHAM CUP HANDICAP 1400m Track: Heavy 8 Rain (Max: 14) Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 8.50) |
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Good tempo expected with Girls On Fire, Urquharts Bluff and What's The Point rolling forward. CHAMPAGNE CRUSADER (5) was expected to win in stronger grade at Pinjarra but didn't fire on the heavy track. He'd followed his Maiden win with a 2L defeat at Belmont prior, and that reads well for this. Well-placed with the 3kg claim and this is winnable with average luck. GIRLS ON FIRE (9) was only beaten 1.7L at the back of her initial preparation and followed the second-up Maiden win with a nose defeat at Bunbury this grade/trip. Peaks now, and Chris Parnham stays in the saddle. She's likely to position forward and is a decent chance to bounce. THE LUCKY CHIP (4) has been busting to win and draws an inside barrier today. He hasn't won for a long while but can't be ruled out in this contest. GINGERS SISTER (6) resumed in solid order at Belmont and can run out the longer sprint this time around. In the mix with the extra fitness. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Champagne Crusader.
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URQUHARTS BLUFF
PAUL JORDAN 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs L F Jordan, R A G Vines, C Hannigan, Fab 50 (Mgr: D V Knowles), A Carver, Dr J A Vines, D Foti, G Sottile, G Locantro, A Terribile & A G Tuxford Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 10 at Belmont Park Cl1 on August 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Riva Aquarama with 60kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Ascot Cl1 on March 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sixinch Heels with 59kg at $15. Can do better this time. |
9 SHARNI WEBSTER |
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| 2 | 09x99 |
WHAT'S THE POINT
LUKE FERNIE 4YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG K Doak, L K Fernie & Miss M Manfredini Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 43 days. Resuming 9th of 12 at Pinjarra Cl3 C&G on July 9 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Repeater with 57.5kg at $6. Last start 9th of 11 at this track Cl1 on July 16 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Highland Flair with 59.5kg at $5.50. Doubt he can trouble these. |
11 BRAYDEN GAERTH |
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| 3 | 546x6 |
ALMAYA
MACK HALL 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Ms W S Lang Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last in a small field at Bunbury Cl1 on August 14 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Cheeto carrying 55.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at this track Cl3 on October 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Ayumi carrying 59kg at $4. Fitter but unlikely to threaten. |
2 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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| 4 | 60223 |
THE LUCKY CHIP
BRETT POPE 7YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG H Hodgkinson Racing well recently. At the latest run eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Bunbury Cl1 on August 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Cheeto with 58kg at $3.20. The race before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 14 at Belmont Park Cl1 on July 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Choux Shoe carrying 57kg at $8.50. Can make the finish. |
3 S O'DONNELL |
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CHAMPAGNE CRUSADER
SIMON A MILLER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs M L Litton, Mrs A L Oldring, Mrs A Butchart, Lucky Jewels, Ms D M Bettridge, Ms H Y Chan, Ms J A Morrissey, Ms G L Greenaway, Mrs L Watson, Ms L Wither, Mrs M Moylan, Mrs P M Guile, Ms T D Kershaw, Mrs E M Quinlivan, Mrs J J Steens, Southern Stars, Mrs Z A Lonie, Mrs K L Cann & Mrs D Morrone Most recently 5th of 12 at Pinjarra Cl1 on August 20 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Pat's Last Bang carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. Before that 5th of 10 at Belmont Park 3yo 0Mwly on August 6 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Zourun Run with 60kg at $8. A winning chance. |
6 JEFFERSON TSANG |
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GINGERS SISTER
STEVE WOLFE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG S J Wolfe, G J Green, R C Marrell, G W Marrell, H B Durston, Mrs J A Durston, C Pettit, N W Carter, Ms S Rickleman, Mrs A L McGruddy, G D Hann & N Hann Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 10 at Belmont Park Cl1 on August 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Riva Aquarama carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Albany Mdn on February 28 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Alotta Dane carrying 55kg at $3.10. Fitter and deserves consideration. |
1 S MCGRUDDY |
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KHUTOS
MS S BAKRANICH 5YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Belhus Racing Warrior (Mgr: P V Morley) Last start 10th of 12 at Pinjarra Cl1 on August 20 over 1300m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Pat's Last Bang with 57.5kg at $16. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track Rtg 46+ on July 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Cherokee Miss with 59.5kg at $3.50. Risking. |
4 J WHITING |
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TWELVE BELLS
CAMMERON ELLERY 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG C B Ellery Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Kalgoorlie Grad Hcp 60+ October 7 2023 over 1400m, 12 len behind Kick A Goal Son with 52kg at $26. Previously first up; with blinkers first time; fifth of 9 at Kalgoorlie Cl1 July 30 2023 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Primative carrying 59kg at $3. Will take benefit from this outing. |
7 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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GIRLS ON FIRE
MICHAEL LANE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Ms A Tan, Champagne Dolls (T Edwards), SLIPP 'C (Mgr: P Mayfield), Mrs J Walsh, Eileens (Mgr: Mrs P Johnston), Mrs R Reeves, L Turner, Mrs X Shen, Ms L Kang, Ms A Cliff, Mrs C Hurst, Berry and Co (Mgr: Mrs A Warner), Ms L Britton, Miss B Chisholm, Mrs P J Schmidt, Ms R Wake, Ms S Pickett & A Bassett Last start 2nd in a small field at Bunbury Cl1 on August 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Cheeto with 56.5kg at $3.90. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Bunbury All Weather Mdn July 31 over 1275m defeating Bagger Prince with 54kg at $1.30. Chance to bounce. |
8 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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SANDFIRE ROSE
ROBERT GULBERTI 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs R Gulberti, K G R McMullan, G Kerr, D Kemp, Mrs M A Davidson, Mrs S M Murdock, K M Norton, D J Bailey, Mrs E Locke, A J Watson, K Mehta, M V Kinsella, B M M Palmer, C L Parsons, B McDonnell, S Pigram & I D Whalley Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Belmont Park Cl1 on August 13 over 1650m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Barecove Rock carrying 55kg at $4.40. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at Belmont Park Cl1 on July 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Choux Shoe carrying 55kg at $21. Not far away last time. Prefer others. |
5 CHANEL COOPER |
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MOLLY'S MY PAL
BRAD GRAHAM 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Hptt Racing (Mgr: H Tyrrell), Miss K J N Tyrrell, Ms M Duffield & B P Graham Third-up today. First-up 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 46+ on July 24 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Best Of The Gods carrying 56kg at $41. Second-up 12th of 14 at Belmont Park Cl1 on August 6 over 1650m, slow going 14 len behind Triple The Chant carrying 55kg at $20. Looks safely held. |
10 KESHAW DHURUN |
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