Pinjarra   22 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

BJS MECON HANDICAP 2000m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: +7m Entire.  

Heaps Of Moolah and Arnray can set an even tempo. ELEGANT INDI (9) stormed home in slick splits to score at Northam as favourite, getting the job done by 1.1L. Back to the 2000m journey today but that doesn't look an issue and Pike remains in the irons. Showed plenty of class last start and with more upside to come, she can go bring up back-to-back wins. STARWALKER (7) steps up to this trip for the second time in his career and was a winner at his only attempt over this trip. He was just too far back to threaten last start at Northam as favourite, but the form out of that race has already been franked. Can get back to winning ways. BEEJAY BOY (4) finished 2.8L off the winner at Northam when behind Starwalker last time out, but is a course and distance winner earlier this preparation. Cooper's claim comes in handy at he's right in the mix on recent performances. CHANTEL (5) is knocking on the door in recent efforts and should be thereabouts once again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Elegant Indi can go on with the job.
1 83538 GRAND RESERVE
DANIEL MORTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs C L Morton, Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: C B Mckenna), R M Waddell, M D Tarling, M Tarling, B A Turner, B A Archibald, B J Barsanti, Mrs K L Barsanti, M G Burrows, Low Flying Racing, S Mohamed, The Road Runner Racing (Mgr: B L Plummer), M W Smith, Ms A L Long & Dr J W Leggoe
Useful type. At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 10 over 2200m, 7 len behind Zaza Rock with 54.5kg at $10. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 26 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Fine Touch with 54.5kg at $5.50. Nicely placed and is among the chances.
5
B PARNHAM
Yellow, Light Blue Armbands And Cap
2 42002 ALBERICH
PAUL HUNTER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
P B Hunter
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Albany Rtg 58+ on May 8 over 1900m, slow going 5.5 len behind Famous Dain with 59.5kg at $19. The run before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Albany Albany Cup on April 20 over 2100m, slow going 11 len behind Filthy Habits carrying 55kg at $101. Winner will come from elsewhere.
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TAJ DYSON
Pink, White Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
3 39x10 CAMPFIRE JACK
STEPHEN MILLER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
K J Collins, M Muir & G Wood
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 April 25 over 1600m defeating Tousled Crown with 59kg at $26. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Northam Cl3 on May 11 over 1600m, 7 len behind Idyllic Ruler with 59kg at $11. Will need to do more.
3
S MCGRUDDY
Grey, Turquoise Shell, Sleeves And Cap
4 17936 BEEJAY BOY
ARTHUR H MORTIMER
4YO  GR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
A H Mortimer
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Northam Cl3 on May 11 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Idyllic Ruler carrying 59kg at $9.50. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside Diggers Cup on April 25 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Tiff's Lad carrying 57.5kg at $12. Can improve on the latest effort and is expected to be in the finish.
7
CHANEL COOPER
Grey, Orange Hoops And Cap
5 73443 CHANTEL
INDIANNA WEINERT
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms P R Floan
Recent form sound. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on May 3 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Redback Flyer with 56kg at $13. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Ascot 0Mwly on April 18 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Dug Another Hole with 56.5kg at $12. Working up to a win. Capable of fighting out the finish again.
4
A HEARN
Dark Blue, Orange Quarters And Sleeves, White Cap
6 24103 PURE CHINO
INDIANNA WEINERT
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
R A Robinson, A Simmonds, G Batson, Miss I Weinert & Ms S Cook
Useful type. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Albany Jericho Cup Qlf on April 27 over 3100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Deadly And Fast with 55.5kg at $8. The start before that 11th of 13 at Albany Albany Cup on April 20 over 2100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Filthy Habits carrying 55kg at $11. Definite winning chance. Sure to make her presence felt.
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BRAYDEN GAERTH
Turquoise, Black Lightning Bolt And Sleeves
7 35437 STARWALKER
JULIE CLEMENTS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
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 7th of 12 at Northam Cl3 on May 11 over 1600m, 3 len behind Idyllic Ruler with 58kg at $3.20. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 on May 1 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Le Messager carrying 58kg at $8. Rates highly and looks sure to feature.
6
J WHITING
Dark Blue, Red Rose, Red And White Striped Sleeves And Cap, Dark Blue Peak
8 62544 DO IT RIGHT
JODY MC LAUGHLIN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A E Fairhurst, L J McRostie & N C Withnell
Going well. Most recently 4th of 12 at Ascot 0Mwly on May 7 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Black For Cash carrying 55kg at $5.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at York on April 21 over 1920m, slow going 4.5 len behind Heaps Of Moolah with 59kg at $5.50. Well-placed so expect a lot more.
5
LUCY FIORE
Purple, Orange Stripes And Cap
9 x3731 ELEGANT INDI
ADAM DURRANT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Greenfields Lodge (Mgr: T M Patrizi)
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 1.1 len at Northam Mdn May 11 over 2200m defeating Kermelia with 55.5kg at $2.90. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Ascot Mdn on April 30 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Angel Shame carrying 55.5kg at $14. Looks hard to beat again.
11
WILLIAM PIKE
White, Black Sleeves And Cap
10 14318 HEAPS OF MOOLAH
MICHAEL MILLER
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
P R Gurney, Mrs C Gurney, C M Dewberry & M H Miller
Last start 8th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on April 30 over 2200m, 5 len behind Keggs Later with 53kg at $20. Before that won by 1.0 len at York April 21 over 1920m in soft going defeating Chuck A Luck with 54kg at $4. Can improve sharply.
9
AVA CATARINO
Dark Blue, White Star, Red And White Quartered Cap
11 920x0 ARNRAY
KIRRYN SCALLAN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
J A Hollington, Ms M J Hollington, P J Hollington, Mrs J L Hollington, Ms J Turner, G Turner, Mrs K M Johnson, B P Johnson, Mrs J M Allen & K A Allen
Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 12 at Ascot 0Mwly on May 7 over 1600m, 8 len behind Black For Cash carrying 55kg at $51. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Narrogin Rtg 52+ on March 21 2024 over 1900m, 0.7 len behind Beermullah carrying 58.5kg at $26. Out of his depth.
10
T TURNER
Black, White Diamonds, Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
12 85734 ANGEL'S MY NAME
GRAEME BALLANTYNE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs D S Ballantyne, G C Ballantyne, H Flood, M Wood & J Flower
Last start 4th of 12 at York on May 15 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Jolly Lace with 54kg at $9. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Albany Cl2 on April 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Where's My Lunch carrying 56kg at $3.60. Happy to overlook.
2
KATE PATEMAN
Light Blue, Maroon Checks And Cap
13 x0x00 TAVIOSA
GREG CARIGE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M A Carige & L E SWift
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 10 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on April 10 over 1190m, 18 len behind Cheryl's Shout carrying 59kg at $91. Second-up ran last of 13 at Ascot Cl1 on May 7 over 1600m, 11 len behind Mirrorschino carrying 57kg at $301. Can't see him figuring.
3
Yellow, Black Sash
14 46004 LUCKY HEART
TRACEY DIEDERICH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms T L Diederich, Mrs J I Lindsay, Mrs D M Cumbers, P P Taaffe, B J Walton & Mrs R M McIntosh
At the latest run 4th of 10 at York on May 15 over 1920m, 6 len behind Norma Stars carrying 56kg at $12. Before that ran last of 10 at York on April 21 over 1500m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Bay Street carrying 59kg at $8.50. Must improve off a last-start fourth over 1920m at York to feature in the finish.
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Dark Green, White Star, Maroon Sleeves, White Stars And Star Cap