PINJARRA SCARPSIDE   07 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

PKF PERTH - HYPERION STAKES 1600m

Track: SOFT 5     Rail: +3m Entire.  

From wide out Comfort Me can slide over and set up a genuine tempo. WESTERN EMPIRE (1) tried to go first-up into The Quokka and found them too sharp over the sprint trip. He's bypassed the Belmont Sprint and lobs here, up to the mile with 42-days between runs. Winkers come off and if he can return to his best form. Watch for him flying late. MAGNIFICENT ANDY (4) just missed over the mile in the Railway last campaign and now gets out to 1600m again this campaign. He was tough in the Belmont Sprint last start when beaten 0.4L from a wide gate. Draws well this time around and can go one better without surprising. YONGA LASS (16) had been flying under the radar this time in work and was strong to the line in the Belmont Sprint last start. Up to the mile is a big tick and she maps to get her chance again under CJP. On the cusp of winning a race and this may be her chance. BUSTLER (3) had his fans in the Belmont Sprint and getting up in trip should suit. Can bounce back. BUCKETS RIDGE (13) has moved well at the trials and the mile fresh is a big tick. SUGGESTED PLAY: Western Empire can get back to winning form.
1 291x9 WESTERN EMPIRE
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A D Williams, A Latassa & Ms S J Leury
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months 9th of 13 at Ascot Quokka on April 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jokers Grin carrying 58.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Winterbottom on November 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Overpass with 58.5kg at $4. Interesting campaign coming into this but he can bounce back.
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WILLIAM PIKE
Orange, White Checks, Quartered Cap
2 x8730 COMFORT ME
RHYS RADFORD
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr F J Edwards & Mrs M E Edwards
Useful type. At the latest run led to the turn then faded 10th of 16 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind The Boss Lady carrying 59kg at $14. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 2 len behind West Star with 57.5kg at $12. Better than he showed last start and can improve.
12
HOLLY WATSON
Red, White And Light Blue Vertical Thirds, White Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands, Red Cap
3 049x8 BUSTLER
NEVILLE PARNHAM
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo), N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, D K Lee & R L O'Bree
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 16 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 28 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind The Boss Lady carrying 59kg at $6.50. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Ascot in the G2 Lee Steere on November 9 over 1400m, neck behind Casino Seventeen with 59kg at $11. Had support in the Sprint and can improve out in trip.
4
S PARNHAM
Royal Blue And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Cap
4 2x422 MAGNIFICENT ANDY
STEPHEN MILLER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Trucking Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Reed)
Useful gelding. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 16 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 28 over 1400m, long-neck behind The Boss Lady carrying 59kg at $5. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind West Star carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Strong in the Sprint last start and can go one better.
5
B PARNHAM
Dark Blue, Yellow Diamonds And Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
5 x6180 TRIPLE MISSILE
DONNA RIORDAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Rapid Equine (Mgr: N D Irvine)
Last start got back early 12th of 16 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind The Boss Lady carrying 59kg at $21. Before that eased back early on 8th of 13 at Ascot Quokka on April 26 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Jokers Grin with 58.5kg at $101. Wide draw makes things tricky.
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J AZZOPARDI
Light Blue And White Checks, White Sleeves
6 471x4 HEMLOCK STONE
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P V Morley
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 16 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 28 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind The Boss Lady carrying 59kg at $61. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Belmont Park Grad Hcp 60+ on August 10 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Deferred carrying 56.5kg at $16. Very impressive first-up and can make an impression late in the race.
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P CARBERY
Dark Blue, White Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 x6000 MOOD SWINGS
GEORGE DUPRE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B D Evans
Most recently 13th of 16 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 28 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind The Boss Lady with 59kg at $201. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 13th of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 6 len behind West Star carrying 57.5kg at $51. Looks tested in this field.
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LUKE CAMPBELL
White, Red Spots, Orange Armbands, White Cap With Red Spots
8 1x8x6 A LOT OF GOOD MEN
TREVOR ANDREWS
4YO  B/BR  HORSE 59.0KG
T M Andrews, D A Houston, G W Rogers, B K Willison, P A Wildermoth, K D Land, M P Dixon, G C Dickie, C Valenti, B L Nutt, G Lyons, G R Williamson, B W Griffiths, J P Hetherington, A S Brennan, J A Smith, D P Andrews, R J Fuller, M J Ferguson & D D Gundry
Racing second-up today. Last start 6th of 16 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 28 over 1400m, 2 len behind The Boss Lady with 59kg at $81. At only start last preparation 8th of 16 at Ascot in the G3 Eurythmic on October 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Comfort Me carrying 58.5kg at $21. Solid run first-up and can build on that performance.
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JARRAD NOSKE
Dark Blue, White Epaulettes
9 800x0 RIVER RUBICON
STEVE WOLFE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
S J Wolfe, Miss K A Bloomfield, G T Evans, A Boodhna, V R Jury, P Smith, Mrs J E Smith, J Connolly, Ms R Maynard, S P Bargiev, K Johnson & River Rubicon (Mgr: D Pearce)
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 6 len behind West Star carrying 57.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Belmont Park Tabtouch on September 21 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Rokanori with 60kg at $8. Has to lift.
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B LOUIS
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
10 0x800 GINGER BAKER
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Greenfields Lodge Syn (Mgr: T M Patrizi)
At the latest run second last of 16 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind The Boss Lady with 59kg at $201. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind West Star carrying 57.5kg at $91. Prefer others.
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LAQDAR RAMOLY
White, Black Sleeves And Cap
11 26x00 BLACK FANTASY
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), G B Facey, M E Bai, G J Smith, O J Hubber, S G Bennier, A A Gotti, W J Cousins, Charrywood Racing (Mgr: C J McElroy), A H Price, Mrs C G Price, Best And Fairest 3 (Mgr: M A Shepherdson), B A Archibald, C D Salt, C L Madaffari, R W Facey & Miss L M Facey
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 12th of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind West Star carrying 56.5kg at $101. Last start 14th of 16 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind The Boss Lady carrying 59kg at $201. Would like to see some signs of life before specking.
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NATASHA FAITHFULL
Red, White Pearce Racing Logo, Royal Blue Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 1069x STARRY HEIGHTS
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Williams Breeding (Mgr: Mrs A D Williams), B J Greenwood, R V Wilson, D B Elzas, J Bernhard, L Holland, A J Davidson, B Holland, A Holland, S Martin, G L Sedgwick, B Thorneloe, R N Kemp, P J Richards, A J F Buhagiar, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), G B Ralston, T H McLernon & C W Chalwell
First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Ascot in the LR G A Towton December 7 over 2200m, 7 len behind Playhouse Patron carrying 59kg at $21. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Belmont Park Rtg 78+ July 13 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Triple Jay carrying 57.5kg at $26. Looks as though he'll need this run.
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CHLOE AZZOPARDI
Gold With Black W, Horse Overlay, Gold Sleeves With Black Seam, Gold Cap
13 1107x BUCKETS RIDGE
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P V Walsh, Jodianka Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs D E Ciprian), Bradley Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B G Bradley), W W Willcock, W W Hams, Mrs N L Gregson, D W Scott, C Ridge, Mrs R Vicki, B Strahan, M L Brown, R N Henchie, B A Ridge & N G Henchie
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Ascot in the LR G A Towton December 7 over 2200m, 2.75 len behind Playhouse Patron carrying 58kg at $5.50. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Belmont Park Rtg 72+ August 17 over 1400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Savage One carrying 59.5kg at $13. Progressed nicely last campaign and can return on a good note.
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J WHITING
Green, Red Sleeves, White Armbands, Red Cap
14 70x99 SEARCHIN' ROC'S
SHARON TAYLOR
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs H Grant & R Grant
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 9th of 16 at Ascot Joey on April 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Twain's Angel carrying 56.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell 9th of 16 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind The Boss Lady carrying 57kg at $51. Needs to lift.
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MS J VALAS
Grey And Pink Quarters, Grey And Pink Squared Sleeves, Pink Cap With Grey Squares
15 082x0 ADMIRATION EXPRESS
JASON MILLER
5YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs S Miller, R Bright, T Cowcher, C George, D & R Done, Mrs N Hall, L Chapman, J Miller, R O'dea, Freo Racing (Mgr: P Paino), Bean & Cone (Mgr: Ms M Adams), Nautical Drive (Mgr: G Trigg), D & S Trimboli, Ms T Jeffreys, Smartnet Investments (Mgr: P Cooke), Miss G Copland & Magpie Rangers (G Nottle)
Second-up. First-up after six months 11th of 16 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind The Boss Lady with 57kg at $71. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Belmont Park Rtg 78+ on June 1 2024 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Demolish with 58kg at $26. Can improve with the run under her belt.
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LUCY FIORE
Black, Pink Quarters, Quartered Cap
16 0x364 YONGA LASS
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
I G O'Connor, M W McCabe, Ms T A Harvey, A Loukes, Mrs G A Harvey & C K Harvey
At the latest run came from midfield; 4th of 16 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 28 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind The Boss Lady with 57kg at $18. The run before that 6th of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind West Star with 55.5kg at $26. Low flying this time in work and looks primed to knock off a big race.
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CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Pink, Dk. Blue Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
17 x39x0 DEVOTED
LUKE FERNIE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
L K Fernie, D P Venables, K Doak & Miss M Manfredini
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 7 len behind West Star with 57.5kg at $101. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Ascot Rtg 78+ on December 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind The Boss Lady with 59kg at $16. Others are preferred.
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JADE MC NAUGHT
Hot Pink With Black Leopard Print