Pinjarra   11 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

FESTIVE SEASON RACING SUNDAY DEC 21 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 29)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Solid tempo anticipated with Battle Commander leading the way. SHAZAIR (4) is a promising galloper who was beaten 1L at Belmont first up before winning a CL1 there over 1400m. It was a tough effort from the 13 barrier and the step up to the mile will hold no fears. Keeps a leading hoop and fitter she can go on with the job. FOREVER DREAMING (5) was quickly back on track when beaten 1L this grade at Belmont. She hasn't won at 1600m but gets her chance in this line-up. BATTLE COMMANDER (1) won at Ascot and then missed a nose at Belmont, before improving his figures again beaten 2.7L at Ascot over 1800m. Positions forward and gets in well with the 3kg allowance. He has claims as well. BONDI BAY (3) will be fitter and is much better than the form line suggests. Up to the mile helps and he's placed 2/2 third-up. Has the inside barrier, and Brad Parnham goes on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Shazair.
1 71129 BATTLE COMMANDER
PAUL JORDAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs L F Jordan, C R Hobbs, Mrs M L Vines, LMA Carver, J I Ings, J D Atherton, Mrs T Hughes, Mrs D A Keens, D S Keens, T Pack & A G Tuxford
Most recently 9th of 15 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on November 29 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Mississippi Dawn carrying 58.5kg at $41. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 14 at Belmont Park 0Mwly on November 12 over 1600m, nose behind Golden Dore carrying 58kg at $4.80. Right in the mix.
4
CASSEY MARTINAN
Maroon, Gold Star And Sleeves, Maroon Armbands, Gold Cap
2 51675 OMERTA GRACE
JASON MILLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
N M Brown, G Antenucci, P J F Groom & Jason Miller Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: J F Miller)
At the latest run 5th of 15 at this track Cl3 on November 30 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Our Mate Archie carrying 58kg at $31.
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Green, Dark Blue Stripes And Cap
3 56x00 BONDI BAY
SHARON MILLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S L Miller, D J Bow, A G Brennan, G A McTaggart, A D Ashe, G R Stephen, N D Caporaso, S G Laudreth, G L Montague & R M Long
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 11th of 13 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on November 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Fast Harry carrying 57kg at $61. Second-up 11th of 15 at this track Grandstand Cup on November 30 over 1500m, 6 len behind Deamber carrying 56kg at $71. Won’t spend a cent in the run from the inside gate. Fitter and should be ready to show more.
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B PARNHAM
Black, Yellow Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
4 60x51 SHAZAIR
PAUL ROBERTS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
River Run Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M O'Callaghan)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Belmont Park Cl1 on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Pure Obsession carrying 58kg at $3.10. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Belmont Park Cl1 November 19 over 1400m defeating Itzabeast with 58kg at $16. Rates to win again.
7
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Navy Blue, Light Blue Star, Light Blue With Gray Stars Sleeves And Cap
5 06484 FOREVER DREAMING
COLIN WEBSTER
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
C H Webster, Mrs L P Webster, B R Webster, Boomgate Racing (Mgr: R M O'brien), GWD Martin, Ms N N Moran, M R Luzi, Mrs J M Luzi, P R Luzi & Mrs A M T Luzi
At the latest run came from midfield; 4th of 16 at Belmont Park Cl3 on December 3 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Itzabeast with 57.5kg at $17. The run before that ran last of 8 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on November 8 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Hoba West with 55.5kg at $31. An inside draw is a big advantage. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner.
3
T TURNER
Dark Blue, White Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Red Cap With Blue Peak
6 7x850 ONLY EYES FOR HIM
SUE OLIVE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Gold Front Thoroughbred Breeding & Racing (Mgr: A J Olive)
Last start 10th of 14 at Geraldton Rtg 57+ on November 26 over 1407m, 6 len behind Snippety Legend carrying 57.5kg at $17. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Belmont Park Cl3 on November 12 over 1200m, 2 len behind Maalis Song with 58kg at $71. Worth a look.
10
MADI DERRICK
Gold, Black Double 'V' And Horseshoe, Black Armbands, Gold Cap With Black Horseshoes
7 48240 HIS EMINENCE
PETER BAMFORD
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
P R Bamford & W E Skuthorp
Most recently 10th of 15 at this track Grandstand Cup on November 30 over 1500m, 6 len behind Deamber with 55kg at $201. The start before that 4th of 8 at Laverton Laverton Cup on October 26 over 1600m, 17 len behind Boab Boy carrying 55kg at $8.50. Comes into this in ordinary form. Not keen at all.
6
KRISTY BENNETT
Red, White Maple Leaf
8 17x88 SIROTA
JOSHUA KRISPYN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
J W Sheridan, H J Reynolds, J S Kostanic, T Finerty & A J Omacini
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 12 at Bunbury Cl3 on November 4 over 1705m, 8 len behind Point Rocks with 57kg at $10. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Bunbury Cl3 on November 13 over 1675m, 6 len behind Point Rocks with 57kg at $41. Hard to see him playing a role.
9
LUKE CAMPBELL
Red, Green Strips, Black Sleeves, Green Cuffs, Black Cap
9 06900 GAV HAS SPOKEN
BRETT MATHEWS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs C D Hannagan, B A Williams, Mrs S Kirou & A E Williams
Last start 13th of 15 at this track Cl3 on November 30 over 1600m, 7 len behind Our Mate Archie carrying 51.5kg at $101. The race before that ran last of 12 at Geraldton Cl2 on November 16 over 1400m, 12 len behind Battle On Battler carrying 55.5kg at $17. Hard to entertain.
5
JADE MC NAUGHT
Black, Multi Coloured Spots
10 24870 SIDE SHOW
DYLAN BAIRSTOW
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
M W Bairstow, D H H Hounsfield, T D Spencer, D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham, One For The Road (Mgr: P E Pickering), J M Pivac, M G Taylor, P J Nuttall, M J Shan, P F Wilson, S D Carruthers & T N Hollands
Most recently 10th of 15 at this track Cl3 on November 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Our Mate Archie with 55kg at $31. The run before that 7th of 11 at York on November 9 over 1920m, 5.5 len behind Point Of Luck with 61kg at $4.60. Happy to overlook.
2
J WHITING
Blue, Orange V, White Sleeves With Orange Chevron
11 00x40 WINNING ACES
ANGELA JOHNSTON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, W B Ryan, Mrs P A Ryan, R J Marston, Mrs M G Marston, Mrs F K Middleton, A Middleton & Mrs L M Sikirich
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Northam Rtg 46+ on October 30 over 1100m, 2 len behind Rock Of Kaha carrying 57kg at $9. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 at Belmont Park Cl3 C&G on November 19 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Touretto with 54kg at $81. Hard to have.
8
KESHAW DHURUN
Red, Black Ace Of Spades, White Sleeves, Red Cuffs, White Cap, Red Peak And Black Spade