Northam 08 Jun 2025
GOING: G(4)
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RACING THURSDAY 12TH JUNE HANDICAP 1300m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 19) Rail: +8m Entire. |
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Showlas, Big Karri and Battle Fleet to battle for the lead at a strong tempo. CANTRIX (4) looks a nice filly on the rise and is well placed in this event. She flew home last start when snagged back under Watson, missing by 1.9L after an all-the-way win on debut. Up to 1300m isn't an issue and with plenty of improvement still to come, she can get back to winning ways. SHOWLAS (5) resumes today without a trial. She was very impressive to end last campaign, setting the tempo and proving tough to run down at Pinjarra prior to the break. 1300m first-up looks ideal and the 3kg claim has her right in the race. COULDHAVEBEEN (3) returns with one trial under his belt. He was good at Bunbury over 1400m first-up last campaign and while he has drawn wide, he's shown some speed in his career. Can put his best foot forward. ETERNAL ROMANCE (7) has been to the trials since a narrow debut win at Albany and there's no reason why she can't go on with the job. BIONDO (2) will be fitter for two trials coming in and can play a role. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen to be with Cantrix in the finale.
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BIG KARRI
BRETT POPE 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG B E Pope, Mrs N L Court & K W Court Most recently raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at Pinjarra Cl1 on May 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kimberley Rose carrying 59.5kg at $15. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn May 1 over 1300m defeating Costa Star carrying 57.5kg at $5. Has ability but others are better placed. |
2 J AZZOPARDI |
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BIONDO
D J RUDLAND 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D J Rudland, M Dorsa, R Gosatti, C De Quintal, N Vogel, B Reynolds, A Calginari, M Swart, A Bryson, L Aguilar & S L Poliwka Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Ascot Cl1 January 8 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Henry Has Spoken with 60kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign tenth of 15 at Belmont Park Mdn September 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind God's Gate with 58kg at $41. Expected to feature. |
7 CHANEL COOPER |
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COULDHAVEBEEN
SIMON BARRASS 6YO GREY GELDING 60.0KG S W Barrass, J Healy, T Healy, B G Philpott, B Philpott, P Benson-Lidholm & B D Dick Gelding back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Bunbury Cl1 September 12 over 1675m, 1.5 len behind Tribal Ruler with 60kg at $4. Previously first up; fourth of 13 at Bunbury Mdn July 25 over 1403m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Master Tactician with 58kg at $4. Everything points to a bright return. |
9 JARRAD NOSKE |
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CANTRIX
JAMIE MORGAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 58.0KG M A Harris, N R Harris, Mrs D J Harris, S K Land, Mrs K L Land, G A Slater, D G Okely, P D O'Brien & G I Wootton Lining up for just third start. At debut, won by 0.5 len at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn April 25 over 1200m defeating Our Paladin Al with 55.5kg at $21. Last start 2nd of 13 at Belmont Park Cl1 on May 21 over 1200m, 2 len behind Mighty Hosanna with 57.5kg at $6. Impressive of late. Progressing well and is sure to prove hard to beat. |
8 HOLLY WATSON |
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SHOWLAS
DAVID CATARINO 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG M D Phillips, D W Catarino & R Plowman Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Pinjarra Cl1 December 13 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Rommeo with 56.5kg at $14. On debut fifth of 14 at Bunbury 3yo Mdn November 14 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Helluva Goddess carrying 55kg at $151. Likely to measure up. |
4 AVA CATARINO |
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BATTLE FLEET
MACK HALL 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG M J D Hall Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Nowra Ctry Cl2 January 12 over 1400m. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Canberra Tab Fed Bm60 November 24 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Mountain Chatter with 59.5kg at $26. Has claims if presented on song. |
5 TAJ DYSON |
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ETERNAL ROMANCE
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 3YO GREY FILLY 57.0KG Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), G Harvey, B A Turner, Turtle Tote (Mgr: P A Martin), M R Pink, B J Barsanti, L D'ermilio, B D Ross, C A Sept, Ms S M Underwood, C J Petkovich & D M Petkovich Useful filly. Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at Albany Mdn April 20 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Great Deal with 55.5kg at $2.50. The race before that 8th of 16 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on April 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind Redback Flyer carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Major player on recent form. |
3 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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QUICK COOKIE
RYAN HILL 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG R P Hill & M J Wilson Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Albany Mdn on April 27 over 1230m, slow going 7 len behind Puro carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Kalgoorlie Mdn May 25 over 1300m defeating King Of France with 55.5kg at $12. One of the better chances. |
1 VICTORIA CORVER |
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UNLIKELY HERO
CHARLOTTE SKERRITT 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Miss C K Skerritt Last start second last of 13 at Belmont Park Cl1 on May 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mighty Hosanna with 58kg at $61. The start before that ran last of 10 at Albany Cl2 on April 27 over 1500m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Vomo Island carrying 59kg at $14. Unlikely to feature. |
10 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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HEAVENLY LADY
BRETT POPE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B E Pope, Mrs J C Ashworth, JD McMullan, A Kemble & R E Ryder Resumes after a break of 16 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Bunbury Cl1 February 4 2024 over 1690m, 2.5 len behind Savorski with 56kg at $6.50. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Bunbury Cl1 November 26 2023 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Crunchy Nut with 58kg at $15. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
6 B PARNHAM |
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RIVERCREST MAGIC
GRAEME BALLANTYNE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG mrs d s ballantyne Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 11 at Pinjarra Cl1 on May 14 over 1000m, 10 len behind Haida Gwaii with 54kg at $31. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Bunbury Cl1 on November 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sunlit Fresco carrying 57.5kg at $16. Will need to improve sharply to figure. |
11 J WHITING |
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SALARY MAN
MACK HALL 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG N G Hasch, Mrs S Zappia, P O'Neill, Ms S Stone, B Morris, P C Day, B A Styles, Mrs S Clarke, T Clarke, W Peake, M Wunnenberg, P S Mahony, Miss C A Wallbank, Ms C A Carr, N C Withnell, S R Bell, Mrs J P Bell, L J McRostie & A E Fairhurst Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Geraldton Rtg 58+ January 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sparkle Corner carrying 54kg at $41. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Narrogin Cl2 November 3 over 1190m, 2.5 len behind He's Archie carrying 56kg at $12. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
5 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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